Seymour Dunn, the designer of the Saranac Inn course, would be proud if he could see his favorite course today. Though the Scottish layout remains as its Dunn originally intended, playing conditions have improved considerably, making the course more enjoyable than ever before. A state-of-the-art watering network combined with the latest in maintenance techniques and equipment, keeps the course meticulously maintained. No details are overlooked to make the course par-excellent, in fact one could almost practice putt on the bent grass tees. This, combined with a rich variety of settings and the beautiful bluebirds and other wildlife, make for an enjoyable round of golf.

The first hole would be a worthy finishing hole, but coming at the start of the round it demands your attention. It is of championship caliber and one of the best golf holes in the Adirondacks. A par will surely result in honors on the second tee.

Like all good courses the best of the finishing holes are strategic and somewhat deceptive. The 17th, a par 4 at 430 yards long is a great golfing hole, but it is an invitation to disaster if you don't keep your tee shot well to the left side of the fairway. The par 5, 18th with elevated green is a dramatic setting for a closing hole and deserves special judgement for your par and very special judgement for your birdie.

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,631

Greens Fees 2009 (includes cart):
US: $45 - $65
Canadian: $45 - $65

Cart: Required, included in greens fees
Golf Club Rentals: $15 - $25
Golf Lessons: $30; Children's Programs
Mens Slope: 128
Mens Rating: 72.1
Womens Slope: 128
Womens Rating: 73.5

Course/Additional Amenities:
The Saranac Inn Golf & Country Club was founded at the turn of the century and designed by renowned Scottish Pro and Architect Seymour Dunn. Fully irrigated with bent grass greens, the course has a reputation as one of the finest maintained and challenging resort courses in the northeast. Golf Digest 2008 four and one half stars.

The Saranac Inn is located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains along the shores of Upper Saranac Lake, only 20 miles from Lake Placid.

Reservations for tee times and proper golf attire required. Practice and Driving Range, Restaurant, Lounge and motel on course. Golf packages available. No coolers, no pets please. Golf carts required.

125 County Route 46
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-1402
E-mail: golf@saranacinn.com
Website:http://www.saranacinn.com



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