Capital Area Golf At Scenic Burden Lake Country Club

Burden Lake Country Club is a championship 18 hole, par 71 golf course located in Averill Park, NY (10 miles from Troy and 15 miles from Albany). Built in the 1920"s as a 12 hole golf course, part of the famous Totem Lodge Resort the course became 18 holes in 2000.  The Choquette Family has owned and operated the course since 1983.  Burden Lake Country Club operates as a semi-private golf facilty. We have a grass tee driving range for practice and golf instruction from our PGA staff. Our pro shop offers the logo clothing as well as the essentials for your golf game.  Public play is welcome, so please call ahead (518-674-1770) for a tee time.

Capital Area Golf Amenities

We are open in the winter for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Our clubhouse with its bar and restaurant, called Jack Kelly's Tavern by the Green, is open year round for dining and socializing. Tom Choquette, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, brings 30 + years of head chef experience to Burden Lake Country Club. We can accommodate weddings, bridal showers, golf outings and private parties. Call or stop by for information, 674-1770.