Lake George Golf Trip Planning Guide
Lake George pairs a Donald Ross resort course at The Sagamore with a summer lake-town scene — boat cruises, lakeside bars, and an old-school arcade strip. A scenic Adirondack base for a relaxed summer golf-and-lake trip.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
ALB (60 min drive)
$40–$215
$300/night
4 of 4
~$313/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Lake George. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Sagamore Golf Club — mountain, $120–$215 · 4.6★
Donald Ross 1928 design with narrow tree-lined fairways and Lake George views — the marquee round
The Log Jam — steakhouse, $$$ · 4.5★
Classic Adirondack log-cabin steakhouse with a big salad bar — the group dinner staple
Adirondack Pub & Brewery Taproom — brewpub
Roomy taproom with a full lineup of house beers — easy big-group hangout
Day 2
Top of the World Golf Resort — mountain, $50–$90 · 4.5★
Hilltop course with some of the best panoramic lake views in the region — fun, scenic, and a fair value
Lake George Boat Rental — full day, $60–$150/pp
Rent pontoons or a powerboat and run the lake — the centerpiece rest-day activity
Bistro LeRoux — upscale, $$$ · 4.5★
Polished bistro in Lake George for a step up from lakeside bar food
Duffy's Tavern — dive · Open late
No-frills Lake George Village dive — the late-night post-dinner spot
Day 3
Cronin's Golf Resort — parkland, $40–$70 · 4.4★
Family-run Adirondack track in Warrensburg — relaxed, walkable, and budget-friendly
Lake George Parasailing & Water Sports — half day, $60–$120/pp
Parasailing, tubing, and jet skis off the village docks
The Boathouse Restaurant — seafood, $$ · 4.4★
Waterfront dining and drinks with boat-up access in Bolton Landing
Lake George Beach Club — patio · Open late
Lakeside patio bar with music and a young summer crowd
Course-by-Course Guide
Lake George has 4 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Lake George has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house.
$500–$2000 /night
Lakefront homes along Lake George — Bolton Landing, Diamond Point, and the eastern shore
$300–$700 /night
The Sagamore Resort on Green Island in Bolton Landing
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Log Jam
$$$Classic Adirondack log-cabin steakhouse with a big salad bar — the group dinner staple
Bistro LeRoux
$$$Polished bistro in Lake George for a step up from lakeside bar food
The Boathouse Restaurant
$$Waterfront dining and drinks with boat-up access in Bolton Landing
Adirondack Pub & Brewery
$$Local brewery with a big taproom and pub menu in Lake George Village
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Adirondack Pub & Brewery Taproom
Roomy taproom with a full lineup of house beers — easy big-group hangout
Duffy's Tavern
Late nightNo-frills Lake George Village dive — the late-night post-dinner spot
Lake George Beach Club
Late nightLakeside patio bar with music and a young summer crowd
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lake George Boat Rental
Rent pontoons or a powerboat and run the lake — the centerpiece rest-day activity
Lake George Parasailing & Water Sports
Parasailing, tubing, and jet skis off the village docks
Saratoga Race Course Day Trip
In summer, day-trip to Saratoga's thoroughbred track or casino ~40 min south
Lake George Fishing Charter
Charter for lake trout and bass on one of the cleanest lakes in the Northeast
Getting There
Fly into Albany International Airport (ALB) — it's a 60-minute drive to Lake George. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Premiere Transportation (Albany) and Upstate Transit). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.