There are 8 golf courses in Schenectady, New York and 5 are municipal courses. There are also another 37 golf courses within 20 miles of Schenectady, including 18 public, 9 municipal and 10 private courses. The oldest course in the Schenectady area is the Van Schaick Island Country Club opened in 1895. The longest course is Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau, which is 7,095 yards. Shaker Ridge Country Club is rated the best course near Schenectady.