Golf courses in and near Lake George, NY cover a wide stretch of the region, from the mountains around the south end of the lake to Ticonderoga at its northern tip. More options sit south toward Saratoga Springs and north along the Hudson River.
Visitors can book a public 18-hole round, stay at a course with on-site lodging, or fit in a shorter nine-hole game. Some courses are about 10 minutes from the Lake George area, while others reward a longer drive with history or an unusual setting.
18-Hole Golf Courses Near Lake George Village
Several public courses near the village are set among Adirondack peaks, which makes the scenery a big part of the round.
High on the side of French Mountain, Top of the World Golf Course offers an 18-hole layout with views over Lake George and the surrounding mountains. The course is open to the public, and on-site lodging makes it an option for golfers who want to stay where they play.
About 5 miles east of I-87 Exit 20 on State Route 149, Queensbury Country Club maintains 18 holes surrounded by the Adirondack foothills. Practice facilities include a driving range and putting green, and riding carts, pull carts, and club rentals are available.
Historic Golf in Ticonderoga
Golfers exploring the north end of the lake can play Ticonderoga Golf Course, an 18-hole course established in 1925 and now in its second century of operation. The layout runs through the Lord Howe Valley between Lake George and Lake Champlain, with rolling terrain, elevation changes, and mature forest. Tee times can be booked online, and Seymour's Restaurant & Tap Room in the clubhouse serves lunch and dinner with views of the course.
Unique Golf Courses South of Lake George
Some courses are worth the drive for what surrounds the fairways. In Gansevoort, south of Lake George toward Saratoga Springs, Airway Meadows Golf Club has a small airport on the property, and its airstrip bisects holes 2 and 8. Golfers may see planes take off or skydivers land mid-round, and covered bridges add to the scenery. The New York Golf Course Owners Association once named it Course of the Year.
After a round, the Clubhouse Tavern serves pub starters and specialty sandwiches, including burgers made with local grass-fed Black Angus beef from the Heber farm.
Planning a Golf Trip Around Lake George
Amenities vary from course to course, so it helps to check before booking. Some offer full practice facilities and rental equipment, while others center on the round itself and a meal afterward.
Groups have several choices. Airway Meadows Golf Club hosts outings, tournaments, and corporate events, with breakfast spreads, picnic lunches, dinners, and dessert buffets available on request. Ticonderoga Golf Course also hosts tournaments, golf outings, and corporate events.
For beginner tips, dining ideas, and more ways to plan a round, see the Lake George Golf Guide.
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