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Hardest Golf Courses in Rensselaer County, New York

The 7 most challenging golf courses in Rensselaer County, New York, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Rensselaer County

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1Country Club of Troy logo
Country Club of Troy
Black tees · 6,662 yds · Rating 72.5 · Par 71Troy
133
2
Mechanicville Golf Club
White/Blue tees · 6,113 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 72Town of Schaghticoke
133
3
Burden Lake Country Club
Blue tees · 6,435 yds · Rating 71.6 · Par 72Averill Park
132
4
Pheasant Hollow Golf Club
Blue tees · 3,433 yds · Rating 36.7 · Par 37Town of East Greenbush
124
5
Frear Park Municipal Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,188 yds · Rating 69.8 · Par 71City of Troy
123
6
Hoosick Falls Country Club
White/Blue tees · 5,214 yds · Rating 66.1 · Par 68Hoosick Falls
120
7
Dutchaven Golf Course
Blue tees · 2,703 yds · Rating 32.7 · Par 35Buskirk
107

Rensselaer County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Rensselaer County, New York?

Country Club of Troy in Troy is currently the hardest golf course in Rensselaer County based on slope (slope rating 133).

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

11 golf courses in Rensselaer County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 7 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

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

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.