Last July, it appeared that the days were numbered for The Links at Shirley. Newsday's Mark Herrmann reported at the time on the course's "bleak future," brought upon by economics and dwindling demand. Mel Mindich, the Links founder who invested millions in the construction of an immaculate and challenging course, had come to grips with […]
A master list of all Long Island public golf courses can now be found on the right side of the page in the "About Golf On Long Island" menu. It is separated by county and provides direct links to course websites or, when available, Golf On Long Island flyovers. As a reference tool for those
Below are lists of the 15 most difficult public golf courses on Long Island, from the two longest sets of tees, as determined by slope rating. Technically, slope and course rating are figures used for handicap purposes. However, in simple terms, the slope rating provides a general indication of how difficult a particular course plays
For those who place high importance on course yardage, below are lists of the 20 longest public courses on Long Island from the back and middle tees. On courses where more than three tees are used, the second-longest distances are used for the middle. These lists are provided for informational purposes. Distances are accurate as
[This flyover was updated on April 6, 2018.] Out of reach for many of the region's golfers, the twin forks of Long Island are generally associated more with wineries, vegetable stands and Hamptons extravagance than they are with public golf. On the South Fork, Montauk Downs attracts vacationers and golfers with a place to crash.
If you can't get out to the Brentwood or Holbrook Country Clubs in time to take advantage of their July coupon special, you will have an opportunity to pay discounted rates at both courses on a handful of days in August. Typically closed one day a week for outings, Brentwood and Holbrook are opening up
The Pine Hills Country Club is back at its original web home after spending a few months in hiding at a new but hard-to-find address. The site is up and running at www.pinehillsgolfproshop.com, though the temporary address — www.completegolf.biz — still directs users to the site. Information for the Heatherwood Golf Club can be found
SEE ALSO:Newsday: Eisenhower Red still one of Long Island's gems (9/29/2011)Observations: The Forgotten Greens of Eisenhower Red (6/10/2010) Eisenhower Park is a breath of fresh air in the heart of Nassau County. For golfers, the Red Course — the signature layout at this 54-hole facility — is a destination within a destination. All that separates
From now through the end of July, golfers 16 and under can play the Crab Meadow Golf Course for free with a paid adult after 5 p.m. Call (631) 757-8800 for details and reservations. Crab Meadow is a scenic course near the Long Island Sound in Northport. Its 481-yard par-5 eighth, highlighted by a pond
[This flyover was updated on September 30, 2022.] SEE ALSO:The Rock Golf Club in Wading River turns private two months into its revival (9/30/2022)The Rock Golf Club, formerly Great Rock, will reopen for play July 1 (6/25/2022)Observations: "New" 11th green at Great Rock Golf Club (6/12/2013)Closer Look: Great Rock #11Observations: Great Rock Golf Club's new