Golf Green Fees in Albany, NY
Golf green fees in Albany range from $22 at city-operated courses to $90 at upscale daily-fee clubs in Saratoga Springs and the Adirondack foothills. New York's Capital Region market spans Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties with 60+ public-access courses — the most concentrated public golf market in upstate New York. Albany County's municipal system (Capital Hills Golf Course, Hamagrael Golf Course) anchors the affordable tier at $22–38. The Saratoga Springs corridor — home of thoroughbred racing and a vibrant summer tourism economy — anchors the premium end at $65–90 with courses like Saratoga Spa Golf Course (state-owned, $30–55) and McGregor Links Country Club. The season runs May through October.
How much does public golf cost in Albany?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Albany average about $37 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $24 to $75. The most affordable tracked course is Holland Meadows Golf Course at $24 on weekdays. 29 courses allow walking. 4 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: Apr 27, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Albany
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Albany. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Holland Meadows Golf CourseCheapest | $24+cart | — | Yes |
| $25+cart | — | Yes | |
| $27+cart | $20 | Yes | |
| $28+cart | — | Yes | |
| $30+cart | — | Yes |
Holland Meadows Golf Course
$24
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedBay Meadows Golf Club
$25
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedWestern Turnpike Golf Course
$27
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedPar 29 Golf Course
$28
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedHidden Meadows Golf Club
$30
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed10
Courses under $50
11
Courses under $75
29
Walking-friendly courses
4
Twilight deal courses
7
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Albany
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Holland Meadows Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $24+cart | $27 | — | Yes | 4.3(93) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
Bay Meadows Golf Club public | $25+cart | $27 | — | Yes | 4.2(121) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
| $27+cart | $27 | $20 | Yes | 4.1(225) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 | |
Par 29 Golf Course public | $28+cart | $28 | — | Yes | 1.8(5) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Hidden Meadows Golf Club public | $30+cart | $30 | — | Yes | 4.2(138) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
Brookhaven Golf Course public | $30+cart | $45 | $12 | Yes | 4.6(123) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
| $33+cart | $35 | — | Yes | 4.5(244) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 | |
| $40+cart | $50 | — | Yes | 4.5(300) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 | |
| $40+cart | $45 | — | Yes | 4.3(126) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| $40+cart | $40 | — | Yes | 4.3(477) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 | |
| $50 | $62 | $32 | Yes | 4.4(126) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 | |
Normanside Country Club public | $75 | $100 | $50 | Yes | 4.6(352) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
Hiawatha Trails public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(23) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(329) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Colonie Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(23) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
The Country Club of Troy public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(81) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(218) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Saratoga Lake Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(134) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(333) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
PSG Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(11) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Hometown Golf and Social public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(8) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(116) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Kingsboro Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(65) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Briar Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(263) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(119) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Mohawk Golf Club resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(216) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(239) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Barney Road Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(135) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
The Bunker Guilderland public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(124) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Albany
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueHolland Meadows Golf Course | $24 | 4.3(93) | 0.179 |
| $25 | 4.2(121) | 0.168 | |
| $30 | 4.6(123) | 0.153 | |
| $27 | 4.1(225) | 0.152 | |
| $30 | 4.2(138) | 0.140 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Albany
4 courses in Albany currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
| Course | Twilight Rate | Weekday Rate | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Golf Course | $12 | $30 | Save $18 |
| Western Turnpike Golf Course | $20 | $27 | Save $7 |
| Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course | $32 | $50 | Save $18 |
| Normanside Country Club | $50 | $75 | Save $25 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Albany
29 of the 29 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Albany allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Meadows Golf Course | Allowed | $24 | $24 |
| Bay Meadows Golf Club | Allowed | $25 | $25 |
| Western Turnpike Golf Course | Allowed | $27 | — |
| Par 29 Golf Course | Allowed | $28 | — |
| Hidden Meadows Golf Club | Allowed | $30 | — |
| Brookhaven Golf Course | Allowed | $30 | — |
| Schenectady Municipal Golf Course | Allowed | $33 | — |
| Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau | Allowed | $40 | $40 |
| Winding Brook Golf Course | Allowed | $40 | — |
| Frear Park Municipal Golf Course | Allowed | $40 | $40 |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Albany change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.