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.
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