Adirondack Park · Near Lake Placid & Saranac Lake
Visiting the Adirondacks?
Play a Round Worth the Drive.
Tupper Lake Golf Club is a public Donald Ross-designed course in the heart of the Adirondacks — just 30 minutes from Lake Placid and 15 minutes from Saranac Lake. If you’re visiting the area, it’s one of the best ways to experience a quieter, more scenic round away from the crowds.
An Easy Drive From Where You’re Staying
Close to the Action,
Away From the Crowds
Lake Placid
~30 minutes
Saranac Lake
~15 minutes
Old Forge
~1 hour
Plattsburgh
~1 hour
Malone
~1 hour
Potsdam / Canton
~1 hour
Why Play Here
A Donald Ross Course
Open to Everyone
Looking to play golf while you're in Lake Placid or Saranac Lake? Many courses in the area are private, crowded, or booked out days in advance. Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a different experience — a classic Donald Ross layout, open to the public, with the space and pace to actually enjoy your round.
Tupper Lake Golf Club is one of the top public golf courses near Lake Placid in the Adirondacks, with mountain views on nearly every hole and a more relaxed North Country feel than the busier resort scene.
Public course — no membership required
Walk-ons welcome · Cart and club rentals available
Driving range · Pro shop · Clubhouse restaurant on site
Open May through October · Dawn to dusk
Green Fees
Affordable for
Every Golfer
18 Holes Walking
$35
18 Holes Riding
$55
9 Holes Walking
$25
Twilight
From $20
A strong public golf value for visitors staying in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and across the Adirondacks.
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Make a Day of It
More Than Just
Golf
Staying in Lake Placid for a long weekend? Make a day of it — play a morning round at Tupper Lake Golf Club, grab lunch at the clubhouse, and spend the afternoon exploring the quieter side of the Adirondacks.
After Your Round
The Clubhouse Restaurant
Cold drinks on the patio with a view of the 18th green. Full bar, weekly specials, and a laid-back Adirondack atmosphere. Open to everyone.
Warm Up First
Driving Range & Pro Shop
Shake off the drive on the range before your round. Range balls $5. TaylorMade clubs, balls, and apparel in the shop.
Stay a While
Visit Tupper Lake
Hiking, paddling, fishing, and some of the best dark skies in the Northeast. Tupper Lake is worth building your whole trip around. visittupperlake.com
Planning a Round Near Lake Placid?
Give Us a Call.
Walk-ons welcome when available. Tee times are limited, so we recommend calling ahead, especially on weekends.
Questions before your round? Email us and we’ll point you in the right direction.