Burden Lake Country Club
162 Totem Lodge Road, Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-1770
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Upcoming Events

  • Fri, Feb 10 -- Valentine Weekend

    The weekend of the 10th, 11th and 12th of February, we will be serving some special dinners for 2. The choices are the Chateaubriand, Surf and Turf, Italian Seafood Saute or the Filet of Beef with Ahi Tuna. The Chateaubriand is a large portion of Beef Tenderloin cooked with a variety of vegetables and potatoes in a beef gravy. The Chateaubriand must be pre ordered due to the length of cooking time. The Surf and Turf is a large cut of Prime Rib with a variety of Haddock, Salmon and Shrimp. The Seafood Saute features lobster, shrimp, scallops and little neck clams. The Final choice is a large cut of Filet of Beef served with a pan seared Ahi Tuna Steak. All specials come with the Homemade Soup, Salad Bar and a variety of desserts. The price is just $40 a couple and reservations are recommended. Call 674-1770

  • Sun, Feb 12 -- Special Valentine Buffet

    On Sunday, February 12th, we will be serving a special buffet from 1 pm till 6 pm. The Buffet will consist of Homemade soup, Salad Bar, Roasted Red Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Dublin Salmon, Broiled Haddock, Chicken Parmesan, Baked Ziti, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Seafood Pot Pie and a carved Roast Beef. We will also include a variety of desserts. The cost is $15.95 for Adults and $7.95 for kids under 12. We will also have entertainment by Chris Podeswa from 3 pm till 6 pm. Please call 674-1770 for reservations.

  • Sun, Feb 19 -- Sunday with Triskele

    Sunday, February 19th, the ladies of Triskele will be performing from 3 pm till 6 pm. Come listen to some traditional Irish music and enjoy a pint or two. We will also be offering our Sunday Buffet featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage, Murphys Haddock, Seafood Pot Pie and a carved Roast Beef. The buffet is just $14.95. If you are looking for something lighter we also have a la carte, Corned Beef and Cabbage or Roast Beef and roasted red potatoes for just $8.95. Call 674-1770 for more information.


our sign on Totem Road in Winter
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 part of the famous Totem Lodge Resort the course operates as a semi-private country club. We have a grass tee driving range for practice and golf instruction from our PGA staff. Our pro shop offers the latest equipment and apparel from Callaway, Ping, Taylor Made, Adidas, NIKE, and Izod. Public play is welcome, so please call ahead (518-674-1770) for a tee time.

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 Restaurant, is open year round for dining and socializing. Tom Choquette, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, brings 20 + 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.

Golf Course News
Membership Drive 2012
Happy New Years! Right now we are offering a $250 savings if you join now. We will also give you a $50 gift certificate for the pro shop. If a payment plan suits you better, we offer an 8 month plan, january thru august, for just $225 a month. The Golf Course opens on March 29th, just 11 weeks from today! Please feel free to email us or give us a call at 674-1770 for more information.

Winter Golf Specials
If you plan to play more golf in 2012, we have some specials for you! Try our Fore Pack Deal or maybe a Twosome Package. The Fore Pack Deal is simple, you pay for 3 Greens Fees and the fourth is free! Weekdays are $90, value $120, and Weekends are $102, valued at $136. The Twosome Package includes Golf, Cart and $10 food or drink voucher. The Twosome Package is valued at $112, on sale now for just $80. These offers expire February 4th so don't wait too long! Send us an email or call 674-1770.

Happy New Year 2012

Happy New Year to all of you and your families! Im happy to see we made it through December with no significant snowfall and that January has entered with no signs of big snow in the forecast. Im hoping for a mild winter and of course a early start to the 2012 golf season next Spring! We are back to normal hours following the Holiday with the Golf Shop being open from 9am till 4pm Monday thru Friday and the restaurant being open Wednesday thru Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 12pm.

Our Cabin Fever Party will be held on January 21st beginning at 5pm and we are now accepting reservations for what is always a great event to break up the winter doldrums. The cost for the party is only $20 per person and includes the buffet, entertainment, and drink specials during the party. I wish you all the best for a prosperous and healthy New Year and I hope to see you all soon.

Have a great day

Brian