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Top Courses — By Slope Rating

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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 […]

Top Courses — By Yardage

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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

Flyover: Island’s End Golf & Country Club

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[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. 

Web Special at Brentwood & Holbrook CC

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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

Pine Hills CC returns to its old web home

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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

Flyover: Eisenhower Park – Red Course

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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

July is Family Month at Crab Meadow

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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

Flyover: The Rock Golf Club (formerly Great Rock)

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[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

Robert Moses Pitch-and-Putt Tourney to be held July 15

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Confident in your short game?  Show it off at the Robert Moses Pitch-and-Putt Tournament next Wednesday, July 15, at Robert Moses State Park in Babylon.  Entry fee for the event is $39 and includes a shirt, ball, breakfast and lunch.  Awards and prizes will be given for various feats.  Start time is 9:00, and in

July Special at Brentwood & Holbrook CC

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The Brentwood and Holbrook Country Clubs are treating area golfers to a special discounted rate for the month of July.  Play either Town of Islip course for $42, with cart included, through the end of the month.  To take advantage of the offer, each player must bring a printed website coupon and reserve their tee

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