Capital Hills at Albany is an 18-hole public golf course in Rensselaer, New York, built in 1929 and designed by Devereux Emmet. It sits in the $ (budget) price range for golf in New York. The season runs Apr 1 to Nov 15. Tee times can be booked 1 day in advance. Guests are welcome.
Details like fees and seasons change, so call the course before you head out.