All Things Saratoga 2008

[parsixfarms]

I don't know where you are coming from, but if you don't mind going north of Saratoga, I would recommend either Hiland or Kingswood, both about a half hour north of Saratoga. They are nice layouts, and on a weekday morning, the pace of play should be decent, and you should be able to reserve a tee time if you call in advance. Down in the Albany area, the best public course is probably Orchard Creek.

In Saratoga, the Saratoga State Park Course is a good bargain, but it is tough to get a tee time. Saratoga National is a tough track and pricey (over $100 per round), but also the best conditioned "public" course in the Capital District area.

[SentToStud]

Kelso wins 1965 Whitney

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.c...33/1/index.htm

[SentToStud]

Buckpasser wins '65 Travers

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.c...8930/index.htm

[blackthroatedwind]

I am particularly partial to the mini-golf course behind the Saratoga Mall. I am a little worried that my friend's 10YO son will have caught up to me this year. In my defense he is the best 10YO athlete in Saratoga.

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I am particularly partial to the mini-golf course behind the Saratoga Mall. I am a little worried that my friend's 10YO son will have caught up to me this year. In my defense he is the best 10YO athlete in Saratoga.

Andy - i know some in saratoga who may disagree with the above statement, are you sure you know ALL the top 10 yr old athlete's in Saratoga??

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by gales0678

Andy - i know some in saratoga who may disagree with the above statement, are you sure you know ALL the top 10 yr old athlete's in Saratoga??

No, but if you knew who I was talking about you might agree.

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

No, but if you knew who I was talking about you might agree.

possibly , make sure if you want to beat him don't concede any putts

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by gales0678

Andy - i know some in saratoga who may disagree with the above statement, are you sure you know ALL the top 10 yr old athlete's in Saratoga??

He probably knows all the waitresses.

[sumitas]

Anybody ever stay at the state park near Saratoga ?

[GPK]

Like Phil and Gales mentioned...the State Park course is fantastic and reasonable (I always say that when they only charge me cart fee )

If I remember, they only take tee times 1 week in advance. Just one word of advice though...don't play at 6:50AM, hungover, with 3 other drunks. BAAAAAAAAAAAAD IDEA

[DJK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I am particularly partial to the mini-golf course behind the Saratoga Mall. I am a little worried that my friend's 10YO son will have caught up to me this year. In my defense he is the best 10YO athlete in Saratoga.

Saratoga Mall? Do you mean the Wilton Mall? Gee, all these years and I didn't know it was there! Because I could totally do that Aug. 5.

(I remember an old mall once upon a time, could have been called Saratoga Mall, across the street from where WalMart is now.)

Edited because although I have been, at times in my life, a writer, I have never been a typist.

[SentToStud]

A great, lengthy piece from 1968, "The Mafia at Saratoga."

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.c...1804/index.htm

[sumitas]

Do they simulcast the T-breds from the Spa down the road at the harness track ?

I heard the Albany otb was nice for playing the Spa too.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by sumitas

Do they simulcast the T-breds from the Spa down the road at the harness track ?

I heard the Albany otb was nice for playing the Spa too.

I'm pretty sure they do. They simulcast about every other track in the country.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

A great, lengthy piece from 1968, "The Mafia at Saratoga."

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.c...1804/index.htm

Thanks for that SenttoStud. A very nice piece of historical fiction.

I've gotta say I have similar memories of such characters from attending tracks as a little kid in Cleveland in the late 1950's and early 1960's.


One of my greatest motivations for eventually jacking my bets up to the $50 and $100 level was so I could have a special window. I miss those days! They weren't around much longer after I could legally bet.

I actually remember a "Combine" window, just for bets across the board on a single horse.

Anyhow, a nice story from 1968, and thanks for sharing.

And I especially appreciate going to the SI Cover of that issue and seeing my 1968 Ohio State Buckeyes!

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.c...1786/index.htm

Here's a bit more on the author....and it's an OK read, too.

[XIIPointStables]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I don't know where you are coming from, but if you don't mind going north of Saratoga, I would recommend either Hiland or Kingswood, both about a half hour north of Saratoga. They are nice layouts, and on a weekday morning, the pace of play should be decent, and you should be able to reserve a tee time if you call in advance. Down in the Albany area, the best public course is probably Orchard Creek.

In Saratoga, the Saratoga State Park Course is a good bargain, but it is tough to get a tee time. Saratoga National is a tough track and pricey (over $100 per round), but also the best conditioned "public" course in the Capital District area.

I think we'll probably try to play in the area, but these are good places to check out and present to the rest of the crew. Thanks.

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

I think we'll probably try to play in the area, but these are good places to check out and present to the rest of the crew. Thanks.

the state spa course is by far the best value and closest to the track , it is a nice mix of holes with some tough greens