Lake Placid Golf Trip Planning Guide
Lake Placid offers stunning mountain golf surrounded by the Adirondack high peaks, with a charming Olympic village for apres-golf. Play tree-lined courses with mountain backdrops, then hit Main Street for craft beer and steaks. Best in summer when the weather is perfect and the courses are pristine.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
SLK (15 min drive)
$42–$139
$600/night
4 of 4
~$429/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Lake Placid. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Whiteface Club & Resort — mountain, $89–$139 · 4.5★
Classic 1898 Walter Hagen layout on the shores of Lake Placid with Adirondack peak views
The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn — upscale, $$$$ · 4.7★
AAA Four Diamond lakeside fine dining — the best dinner in town with a dress code
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery — brewpub · Open late
Original Lake Placid brewery right on Main Street — Ubu Ale is the flagship
Day 2
Lake Placid Club - Links Course — mountain, $79–$125 · 4.4★
Seymour Dunn design with panoramic mountain views from nearly every hole
Adirondack Brewery Tour — half day, $25–$50/pp
Hit Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Big Slide, and Great Adirondack Brewing in one loop
Smoke Signals — bbq, $$ · 4.5★
Texas-style BBQ in the Adirondacks with brisket, ribs, and a solid bourbon list
Zig Zags — dive · Open late
Legendary late-night spot with pool tables, darts, and cheap drinks after midnight
Day 3
Craig Wood Golf Course — mountain, $42–$65 · 4.4★
Municipal gem named after the 1941 Masters champ — affordable mountain golf with tight tree-lined fairways
Lake Placid Boat Tour — 2-3 hours, $35–$60/pp
Pontoon boat cruise on Mirror Lake or Lake Placid with mountain scenery
Big Slide Brewery & Public House — brewpub, $$ · 4.4★
Lake Placid's craft brewery with elevated pub food and a great outdoor patio
The Keg Lounge — sports bar · Open late
No-frills sports bar tucked in a hotel basement — locals and visitors mix it up
Course-by-Course Guide
Lake Placid has 4 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Lake Placid has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $600/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$900–$2200 /night
Lake Placid lakefront / Mirror Lake area
$600–$1500 /night
Saranac Lake / Ray Brook area (10 min from town)
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn
$$$$AAA Four Diamond lakeside fine dining — the best dinner in town with a dress code
Smoke Signals
$$Texas-style BBQ in the Adirondacks with brisket, ribs, and a solid bourbon list
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
$$Lake Placid's craft brewery with elevated pub food and a great outdoor patio
Lisa G's
$$Hearty Italian on Main Street — big portions, casual vibe, perfect post-round refuel
Great Adirondack Steak & Seafood
$$$Family tradition since 1987 serving steaks and seafood 365 days a year in the heart of the Adirondacks
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery
Late nightOriginal Lake Placid brewery right on Main Street — Ubu Ale is the flagship
Zig Zags
Late nightLegendary late-night spot with pool tables, darts, and cheap drinks after midnight
The Keg Lounge
Late nightNo-frills sports bar tucked in a hotel basement — locals and visitors mix it up
Dancing Bears Lounge
Cozy upscale lounge at the High Peaks Resort with craft cocktails and live music weekends
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Adirondack Brewery Tour
Hit Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Big Slide, and Great Adirondack Brewing in one loop
Lake Placid Boat Tour
Pontoon boat cruise on Mirror Lake or Lake Placid with mountain scenery
Olympic Bobsled Experience
Ride the actual 1980 Olympic bobsled track on a wheeled summer bobsled — pure adrenaline
Ausable River Fly Fishing
Guided fly fishing on one of the best trout streams in the Northeast
High Falls Gorge Hike
Easy group-friendly hike along the Ausable River with four major waterfalls
Getting There
Fly into Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) — it's a 15-minute drive to Lake Placid. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Adirondack Limo and Lake Placid Car Service). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.