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Saratoga Spa State Park reviews
4
0
Nine Baskets Making 18 Pleasant Holes
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 1, 2024
Played the course:once
Pros:
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Saratoga Spa State Park is a nine basket loop with two sets of poured concrete tees (A and B). It appears to have originally been a nine, with the second set of tees added later (based on the navigation signs not all the new ones are the "B"s. They've done some mixing).
The hole variety is surprisingly good, given that the layout is a loop around a large parking lot and the park pool. Relatively open out front (several making clever use of trees dotted around the grass areas), and a few holes using the thick woods in the back. It's all pretty flat, though #6A plays up to a raised green across a small valley.
Excellent signage, brooms and bag hooks at most tees. Note the distances on the signs - they differ considerably on a few holes compared to uDisc distances (I trusted the signs). There are small directional signs to help with next tee navigation, although a few take you to the "wrong" tee depending on which set you're playing. Not a big deal. The longest walk is from 6 to 7, and it's well-marked.
The "stars" are 6-8, which bring woods into play. Both 7A and 7B are pretty remarkable: tight gaps cut out of old growth forest, with pines towering high above, and a blanket of pine needles covering the narrow fairways
Saratoga Spa State Park is a nine basket loop with two sets of poured concrete tees (A and B). It appears to have originally been a nine, with the second set of tees added later (based on the navigation signs not all the new ones are the "B"s. They've done some mixing).
The hole variety is surprisingly good, given that the layout is a loop around a large parking lot and the park pool. Relatively open out front (several making clever use of trees dotted around the grass areas), and a few holes using the thick woods in the back. It's all pretty flat, though #6A plays up to a raised green across a small valley.
Excellent signage, brooms and bag hooks at most tees. Note the distances on the signs - they differ considerably on a few holes compared to uDisc distances (I trusted the signs). There are small directional signs to help with next tee navigation, although a few take you to the "wrong" tee depending on which set you're playing. Not a big deal. The longest walk is from 6 to 7, and it's well-marked.
The "stars" are 6-8, which bring woods into play. Both 7A and 7B are pretty remarkable: tight gaps cut out of old growth forest, with pines towering high above, and a blanket of pine needles covering the narrow fairways
Cons:
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- The layouts play across paved walking paths on several holes
- The layouts play across paved walking paths on several holes
Other Thoughts:
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~ There's only one par 4 (462' Hole 1B), the rest all being par 3's. The location and simple layout suggests this to be a beginner-friendly course, but some holes have some pretty serious distance for par 3's. Five of them are over 300' and 4B is 429': wide open, but a lot of ground to cover for a par 3. Most holes are open enough to welcome newbies but it's a lot of length for a beginner-friendly course.
~ The amenities and general conditions, the beautifully mowed grass that encompasses most of the fairways, and the variety provided by the really nice wooded holes make Saratoga Spa a solid 3.0. It kind of earns a higher rating for having only nine baskets because of all the good things it has going for it. Old reviews (with low ratings appropriate for the time) are out of date.
~ Fine (if a bit long in places) for beginners. Enjoyable for experienced players. By no means a destination course, but very pleasant for bagging. Show up off season or after 4:40pm to avoid the $10 parking fee.
~ There's only one par 4 (462' Hole 1B), the rest all being par 3's. The location and simple layout suggests this to be a beginner-friendly course, but some holes have some pretty serious distance for par 3's. Five of them are over 300' and 4B is 429': wide open, but a lot of ground to cover for a par 3. Most holes are open enough to welcome newbies but it's a lot of length for a beginner-friendly course.
~ The amenities and general conditions, the beautifully mowed grass that encompasses most of the fairways, and the variety provided by the really nice wooded holes make Saratoga Spa a solid 3.0. It kind of earns a higher rating for having only nine baskets because of all the good things it has going for it. Old reviews (with low ratings appropriate for the time) are out of date.
~ Fine (if a bit long in places) for beginners. Enjoyable for experienced players. By no means a destination course, but very pleasant for bagging. Show up off season or after 4:40pm to avoid the $10 parking fee.
3
0
Darot
Experience:
15.9 years
9 played
2 reviews
A good place to start 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 27, 2018
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Well marked with good tee pads, beginner friendly, good verity of holes
Cons:
park can get crowed on weekends and summer making it hard to play some holes, have to pay to enter park during peak season, little elevation change
Other Thoughts:
This is a really nice course for beginner players. The course has 9 holes with two (A and B) tee boxes per hole. The holes are well marked and easily navigated. Some holes (especially 8) can be hard to play during peak time as the basket is placed near a well used pavilion. Although you have to pay to enter the park there are several parking areas you can park for free at and walk to the course. There is a lot of potential in the park to expand the course
1
0
DDruziak
Experience:
13 played
3 reviews
In the process... 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 27, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
Beautiful area, high quality baskets, has a practice basket.
Cons:
As for right now,I understand this course is new and in progress. There are no signs up yet, and some tees aren't even marked.
Other Thoughts:
If you want to drive into the park.it's 8 dollars to get in..
But if you walk in or bicycle it's free. Felt like every hole was a par 3. Hole 1 ( blue tee) is in my opinion the best hole. Hole 2 could probably be a par 2. I wish they had shortened one hole to give another a true par 4 feel. Overall...happy to have another course in the area!
But if you walk in or bicycle it's free. Felt like every hole was a par 3. Hole 1 ( blue tee) is in my opinion the best hole. Hole 2 could probably be a par 2. I wish they had shortened one hole to give another a true par 4 feel. Overall...happy to have another course in the area!
