Saranac Lake Sports & Outdoors

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This is a nicely manicured course that opens from June to October. The fairways are mostly wide open with a few young trees planted for decoration. The course is very hilly and provides a great deal of exercise for those who do not have a cart.
from the ads:
" The course was designed using the natural terrain to provide a wonderful golfing experience, with spectacular mountain views, pure mountain air and a memorable fragrance emanating form the balsams that line the course. Fully irrigated with bent grass greens, the course has a reputation as one of most carefully maintained and challenging resort courses in the Northeast."

It is 6000 yards from the short tees and 6800 on the long tees. Because of the hills, it plays like a much longer course and takes a good three hours to complete. Water is a hazard specifically on three holes and peripherally on two others. Some tees and greens are elevated to make club selection a bit tricky.
Even on the short tees it is a pretty difficult course for differs like my. The better than average player (like my friend Don) who hit fairly straight and where they aim will manage the course well. Power, unless it is controlled, will only get you into trouble with the long rough and undergrowth.

Greens fees are pretty stiff: $65 for 18holes with cart (which I suggest you use).

There is a small driving range and a pro shop on the premises.

Equipment: There is a nice pro shop where you can buy balls and tees and talk to someone about the course. The management requires decent attire (No tee shirts, tank tops or fishnet shirts, nor jeans or brief shorts.)