Welcome to Burden Lake Country Club
18-HOLE, PAR 72 GOLF COURSE
Burden Lake Country Club is a championship 18-hole, par 72 golf course located in Averill Park, NY - only 10 miles from Troy, NY and 15 miles from Albany, NY. We pride ourselves in having one of the most pristine golf courses in the Albany, NY area. Whether you decide to play the front 9, the back 9, or all 18 holes, our golf course can accommodate both beginner and experienced golfers. For those times you're looking to improve your golf skills, Burden Lake Country Club offers both a grass tee driving range and private lessons from our PGA staff. Public play is welcome! Please call ahead for a tee time.
INDOOR GOLF SIMULATORS
Even when the weather does not agree with your golf plans, you can still play a round at Burden Lake Country Club on our indoor virtual golf simulators. Featuring 60 different golf courses from around the world, anyone can play a quick 18 holes on one of our three screen or practice your swing on the driving range. Enjoy a bite to eat and some drinks from the bar while you play! Our indoor golf simulators are available for reservation up to one week in advance.
EAT AND DRINK WHILE YOU PLAY!
Our clubhouse bar and restaurant, Jack Kelly's Tavern by the Green, is open to the public year round for dining, socializing, and special events. We specialize in an extensive light menu to cater to the Golfers on a daily basis. Thursday and Friday Night, we offer Dinner Specials that include fresh cut Steaks, Pasta Dishes and a variety of Seafood as well. Depending on the time of year, we will also offer Prime Rib and Chateaubriand.
UPCOMING EVENTS & SPECIALS
11/15 - noon - 4 pm Tailgate Party
11/21 - 10 am Turkey Shoot Scramble
12/5 - 6 pm Holiday Wine Dinner (click here for menu)
12/18 - 6:30 pm Ugly Sweater Party Entertainment by the Greg Collins Band
2027 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Join Now and Save!
Our 2027 Membership Drive is underway! Take advantage of the biggest discounts on 2027 rates. Join now during our Fall Membership Drive for 2027 and save up to $300 off regular rates, plus receive free guest and cart passes to be used during the 2027 Season, and play the rest of 2026 for FREE!!
We offer a variety of memberships, including Junior (17 years old & under), College (18-25 years old), Young Adult (26-30 years old), Senior (60+) and Couples. Special discounts apply for Snowbirds, Families, and if you live outside Rensselaer County. Payment plans available. Call our Pro Shop at 518-674-1770 for more information or to process your 2025 Membership Application.
2027 JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS - TBA
Justin has an impressive background in golf and had spent the previous 12 seasons at Normanside Country Club as an Assistant Golf Professional before coming to us in 2022. Justin received his PGA Class A Membership in June of 2015. He is a proven winner in the professional ranks, raking up 30 wins over the last 8 years. Justin won 7 times in 2022 including winning the Northeastern NY PGA Player of the Year as well as the Vardon Low Scoring Average for 2022. His most impressive win came in August at Albany Country Club where he won the Professional National Championship Qualifier shooting -4 for two rounds which qualifies him for the National Championship this April in New Mexico on the Golf Channel. Justin was previously awarded the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year twice in 2016-2017 and in 2018 as well. He was named the Assistant Golf Professional Player of the year in 2018 and most recently was named the 2019 NENY PGA Roland Stafford Sportsmanship award winner.
Let Justin use his talent and teaching abilities to help you improve your golf game this season! Justin is available for individual and group lessons, offering different packages to suit your needs. Download flyer below for lesson pricing and packages.
