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Hardest Golf Courses in Saratoga County, New York

The 13 most challenging golf courses in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County

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1
Saratoga National Golf Course
Professional tees · 7,241 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs
144
2
Saratoga Golf & Polo Club
Black/Blue tees · 6,063 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 70City of Saratoga Springs
136
3
Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course
Black tees · 7,145 yds · Rating 74.4 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs
134
4
Ballston Spa Country Club
White tees · 5,890 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 74Ballston Spa
133
5
McGregor Links
Gold tees · 6,643 yds · Rating 72.2 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs
132
6
The Edison Club
Blue tees · 6,501 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 72Rexford
129
7
Brookhaven Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,548 yds · Rating 72.2 · Par 71Porter Corners
128
8
Fairways of Halfmoon
Blue tees · 6,244 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 72Town of Halfmoon
127
9
Airway Meadows Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,309 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 72City of Saratoga Springs
126
10
Saratoga Lake Golf Club
Black tees · 6,138 yds · Rating 71.5 · Par 72Saratoga Springs
126
11
Van Patten Golf Club
Black tees · 6,762 yds · Rating 72.1 · Par 73Clifton Park
123
12
Golf World
Blue tees · 5,761 yds · Rating 68.3 · Par 71Town of Milton
119
13
Pioneer Hills Golf Course
Blue tees · 5,145 yds · Rating 65.7 · Par 70Town of Milton
105

Saratoga County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Saratoga National Golf Course in City of Saratoga Springs is currently the hardest golf course in Saratoga County based on slope (slope rating 144).

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 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 Saratoga 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.