Best public golf courses in Albany, NY

The best public golf course in the Albany area is Island Green Resort and Golf Club in Greenville. These 26 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Island Green Resort and Golf ClubGreenville, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,166 yds9.4
2. 2Pinehaven Country ClubGuilderland, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,496 yds9.3
3. 3Ballston Spa Country ClubBallston Spa, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,310 yds9.2
4. 4Normanside Country ClubDelmar, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,527 yds9.1
5. 5Capital Hills at AlbanyAlbany, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,332 yds8.9
6. 6Thunderhart Golf FreeholdFreehold, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,482 yds8.9
7. 7Schenectady Municipal Golf CourseSchenectady, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,500 yds8.8
8. 8Orchard Creek Golf ClubAltamont, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,623 yds8.8
9. 9The Bunker Mohawk HarborSchenectady, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,681 yds8.7
10. 10Stadium Golf ClubSchenectady, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,316 yds8.5
11. 11Mohawk River Country Club & ChateauRexford, NY · Public · 18 holes · 7,040 yds8.2
12. 12Eagle Crest Golf ClubClifton Park, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,866 yds8.0
13. 13Winding Brook Golf CourseValatie, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,314 yds7.7
14. 14Mohawk Golf ClubSchenectady, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,681 yds7.7
15. 15Saratoga Lake Golf ClubSaratoga Springs, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,266 yds7.6
16. 16Frear Park Municipal Golf CourseTroy, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,143 yds7.6
17. 17Western Turnpike Golf CourseGuilderland, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,392 yds7.3
18. 18Van Patten Golf ClubClifton Park, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,816 yds7.2
19. 19Sycamore Country ClubMacedon, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,574 yds7.0
20. 20Mechanicville Golf ClubMechanicville, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,087 yds6.5
21. 21Town of Colonie Golf CourseSchenectady, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,900 yds6.3
22. 22Olde Post RoadCastleton On Hudson, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,743 yds6.3
23. 23Olde Kinderhook Golf Club greens feesValatie, NY · Public · 18 holes · 7,292 yds6.2
24. Pheasant Hollow Golf CourseCastleton-On-Hudson, NY · Public · 9 holes · 6,190 yds7.9
25. Hillcrest Golf CourseDuanesburg, NY · Public · 9 holes · 6,264 yds7.1
26. Meadowgreens Golf CourseGhent, NY · Public · 9 holes · 6,022 yds6.7

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Updated October 2026