49% match
For Gold tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Saratoga Lake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Saratoga Lake Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saratoga Lake Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.7
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Saratoga Lake Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Saratoga Lake Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cmackay@saratogalakegolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
35 Grace Moore Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
Course Description
Saratoga Lake Golf Club is a public, par-72 18-hole golf course located near Saratoga Springs, New York, tucked in the woods by Saratoga Lake. The facility serves local and visiting golfers with a championship-style course, golf lessons, and a clubhouse that supports dining and event hosting. It positions itself as a premier local golf destination in Saratoga Springs, offering outings, leagues, and a range of amenities including simulator bays and banquet spaces. The club emphasizes accessible play for all skill levels in the Albany-Saratoga region of upstate New York.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. Michael Ingersoll
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(133 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Saratoga Lake Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces precise iron work on crowds of par fours while long par fives build big scoring risks through bold or cautious choices amid steady bogey test pressures.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726138 yards5613 metersCR 71.5Bogey 94.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 570 | 130 | 331 | 157 | 321 | 484 | 292 | 312 | 2952 | 344 | 345 | 446 | 423 | 165 | 484 | 389 | 153 | 437 | 3186 | 6138 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725031 yards4600 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.1Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 490 | 115 | 297 | 103 | 273 | 392 | 247 | 240 | 2483 | 249 | 283 | 367 | 352 | 113 | 412 | 313 | 131 | 328 | 2548 | 5031 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725724 yards5234 metersCR 68.8Bogey 91.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 524 | 130 | 326 | 150 | 305 | 446 | 275 | 285 | 2791 | 301 | 327 | 407 | 402 | 141 | 446 | 353 | 144 | 412 | 2933 | 5724 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725044 yards4612 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.7 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 490 | 115 | 297 | 103 | 273 | 392 | 260 | 240 | 2496 | 249 | 283 | 367 | 352 | 113 | 412 | 313 | 131 | 328 | 2548 | 5044 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saratoga Lake Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring23%
Trajectory11%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
35% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Saratoga Lake Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saratoga Lake Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion13%
Aim12%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment19%
Aim15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
40% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
70% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
49% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment17%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment12%
67% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
75% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
18% match
For Gold tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
66% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment11%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
Precision15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision23%
Accuracy13%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
47% match
For Black tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Saratoga Lake Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Saratoga Lake Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Saratoga Lake Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Saratoga Lake Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Saratoga Lake Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saratoga Lake Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5584 yards. The back tees extend to 6138.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Saratoga Lake Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Saratoga Lake Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6138.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Saratoga Lake Golf Club and how should I play it?
Saratoga Lake Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Saratoga Lake Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6138.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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