There are 2 golf courses in Albany, New York and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 42 golf courses within 20 miles of Albany, including 19 public, 10 municipal and 13 private courses. The oldest course in the Albany area is the Van Schaick Island Country Club opened in 1895. The longest course is Olde Kinderhook Golf Club, which is 7,259 yards. Albany Country Club is rated the best course near Albany.