Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Saratoga County, New York

The 13 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Saratoga County, New York, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Van Patten Golf Club Teal tees · 4,138 yds · Rating 60.8 · Par 73Clifton Park	Clifton Park	73	98
2	Pioneer Hills Golf Course Red tees · 4,014 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 70Town of Milton	Town of Milton	70	100
3	Saratoga Golf & Polo Club Green tees · 1,963 yds · Rating 30.5 · Par 35City of Saratoga Springs	City of Saratoga Springs	35	103
4	The Edison Club Forward tees · 3,815 yds · Rating 62.6 · Par 72Rexford	Rexford	72	103
5	Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course Red tees · 4,346 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs	City of Saratoga Springs	72	107
6	Golf World Red tees · 4,446 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 72Town of Milton	Town of Milton	72	108
7	Saratoga National Golf Course Forward tees · 4,928 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs	City of Saratoga Springs	72	108
8	Airway Meadows Golf Club Gold tees · 4,948 yds · Rating 64.2 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs	City of Saratoga Springs	72	108
9	Fairways of Halfmoon Red tees · 4,587 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 72Town of Halfmoon	Town of Halfmoon	72	109
10	Brookhaven Golf Course Red tees · 4,776 yds · Rating 68.1 · Par 70Porter Corners	Porter Corners	70	115
11	Saratoga Lake Golf Club Gold tees · 5,031 yds · Rating 65.4 · Par 72Saratoga Springs	Saratoga Springs	72	117
12	Ballston Spa Country Club Gold tees · 5,505 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 71Ballston Spa	Ballston Spa	71	118
13	McGregor Links Green tees · 5,506 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs	City of Saratoga Springs	72	120

Saratoga County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Saratoga County, New York?

Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park is currently the easiest golf course in Saratoga County based on slope (slope rating 98).

How many ranked golf courses are in Saratoga County, New York?

32 golf courses in Saratoga County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 13 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Saratoga County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.