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· SARATOGA ·Saratoga NationalJUN 14, 2026· 518 GOLF HUB ·
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· GLENS FALLS ·Glens FallsAPR 28, 2026· 518 GOLF HUB ·
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· ADIRONDACKS ·The SagamoreWISH LIST
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Note from the Founder

Hey, I’m Kyle. I got tired of checking three different sites just to find out if a local course was open. So I built this one. No investors, no team. Just me and a love for Upstate golf.

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Post-Round

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58 Roosevelt Bar & Grill
Post-Round Spot
58 Roosevelt Bar & Grill
Saratoga Springs · Inside Saratoga Spa State Park, steps from the historic Victoria Pool. Burgers, quesadillas, Cali chicken bowls, outdoor porch. Named for 58 Roosevelt Drive. Open breakfast through early evening.
Airway Meadows Clubhouse Tavern
Post-Round Spot
Airway Meadows Clubhouse Tavern
Gansevoort · 65-seat rustic tavern with a view of the 9th green. Italian Black Angus Burger with grilled salami and provolone, the Country Club sandwich (spiced apples, turkey, Swiss on raisin bread), steaks, golden BBQ chicken. Classic Adirondack stop between Glens Falls and Saratoga.
Club Grill Steakhouse
Post-Round Spot
Club Grill Steakhouse
Bolton Landing · Upscale NY-style steakhouse above the historic Donald Ross course (1928) with Adirondack mountain views. Premium cuts, expertly prepared fish, handcrafted cocktails. The most formal post-round dining in the 518. Reservations required.
Cronin's Bar & Lounge
Post-Round Spot
Cronin's Bar & Lounge
Warrensburg · Operating since 1945. Patio with Hudson River and Adirondack mountain views. Famous wings and Reuben. Full bar, large-screen TVs. Seasonal April–November. One of the most scenic 19th holes in Upstate NY.
Heritage at Saratoga National
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Heritage at Saratoga National
Saratoga Springs · Upscale American contemporary inside the 33,000 sq ft clubhouse. Patio overlooks the 18th green. House-made pasta, steaks, elevated starters. Sunday Jazz Brunch is a local institution. Reservations recommended.
Martel's Restaurant & Bar
Post-Round Spot
Martel's Restaurant & Bar
Albany · Family-owned since 1994. Outdoor patio overlooks the 9th hole. Full bar, burgers, pizza, prime rib, haddock. Wednesday nights: half-price pizza. One of the best-known golf course restaurants in the Capital Region.
Mr. Brown's Pub
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Mr. Brown's Pub
Bolton Landing · Casual Adirondack pub at The Sagamore resort. The after-hours spot when the Club Grill closes — sports TVs, pub menu, relaxed crowd. Good for a post-round pint without the dress code.
Talon's Pub & Grille
Post-Round Spot
Talon's Pub & Grille
Clifton Park · Year-round marble bar with flat-screen TVs. Burgers, tacos, flatbreads, salads. Open 7am–7pm daily. One of the few course bars that stays open all winter in the 518.
The Hedge Bistro
Post-Round Spot
The Hedge Bistro
Guilderland · 6,000 sq ft clubhouse restaurant open to the public. Smoked BBQ, pub classics, full bar. The dance floor and event space give it energy beyond a typical golf bar.
The Porch
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The Porch
Saratoga Springs · Open-air gastropub overlooking the 18th green and infinity pool. Casual alternative to Heritage — wagyu smashed burger, lobster club, BLT Kobe dog, steak frites. Best summer spot on the course.

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4Steven B.26 courses
5Adam C.24 courses
6Ken H.22 courses
7Jason C.20 courses
8Jeff D.15 courses
9Clem15 courses
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