Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, New York
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Saratoga National Golf Club is a tournament-ready, upscale public golf course just minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. The course opened in 2001 and was designed by Roger Rulewich, a former apprentice of Robert Trent Jones Sr. The golf course sits on relatively flat land, filled with trees and water hazards. Sixteen tee shots require a forced carry, including each of the four long par 3s. Saratoga National Golf Club plays more than 7,200 yards from the championship tees, though there are four sets total.
The back nine features the signature par-3 15th hole, a shot to a peninsula green with a long, lake backdrop. Saratoga National Golf Club is most known for its outstanding facilities and service. The 33,000-square-foot clubhouse features a steakhouse and full locker room facilities. Golf carts include GPS, and green fees include range balls and spike replacement in your shoes if you wish.
Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 1
The par-4 first hole at Saratoga National Golf Club is relatively tame.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 5
The fifth hole at Saratoga National Golf Club is a par 3 over wetlands.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 10
The par-5 10th hole at Saratoga National Golf Club requires two forced perpendicular carries.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 14
The par-4 14th green at Saratoga National Golf Club is well defended by bunkers.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 15
The par-3 15th at Saratoga National Golf Club, with a lake backdrop, is the most photogenic of the 18 holes.
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Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga National Golf Club was designed by Roger Rulewich, a protege of Robert Trent Jones Sr.
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Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs - horse
Saratoga National Golf Club is located in horse country, evidenced by this horse statue at the halfway house grill.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - clubhouse
Saratoga National Golf Club boasts private club-worthy amenities, including a clubhouse with full locker rooms and a steakhouse.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 18
The 18th hole at Saratoga National Golf Club is a long, uphill par 4.
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Saratoga National Golf Club - hole 14
The par-4 14th hole at Saratoga National Golf Club requires a carry over marsh off the tee.
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