Long Island Golfing Guide

Long Island has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the entire world. The problem for you and me is that not every Long Island golf course is public, and we’ll never get a chance to play many of them. Fortunately, there are a ton of Long Island public golf courses that are beautiful, challenging, and even world-renowned. Here is our Long Island golf course guide – 5 courses that everyone can play: 

Montauk Downs 

Situated at “the end”, Montauk Downs is one of the finest golf courses you will ever have the opportunity to play, and it has consistently been ranked one of the top public golf courses in the United States for years. The course is beautiful, challenging, and the shifting winds give you a different look every time you play it. You simply can’t miss this one, it is arguably the best Long Island golf course aside from Bethpage Black. 

Bethpage State Park 

What can be said about Bethpage that hasn’t been said before? This is arguably the pinnacle of public golf in the United States. The facility features five golf courses that include the famous Black Course from famed architect A.W. Tillinghast, which has hosted two U.S. Opens. While the Black Course might be too hard for many golfers, you should not miss out on the other courses. The Red has become a spectacular championship course in its own right, and can’t be missed. 

Eisenhower Park 

Eisenhower park should be at the top of the list for anyone looking to play one of the best public Long Island golf courses. The famed Red course was designed in 1914 by Devereux Emmet, and hosted the PGA Championship as far back as 1926. The White and Blue courses should not be ignored either, and are products of one of the most famous course architects Robert Trent Jones. The facility also has four nine-hole executive courses for golfers looking for a more relaxed round. 

Willow Creek 

Another course that many golfers might not know about, Willow Creek is another Long Island golf course that every player should play at least once. It has been recognized several times as one of the top semi-private golf courses available for the public to play, and you certainly will be challenged with its layout. 

Mill Pond 

Mill Pond is a pleasant treat, and is certainly one of the best Long Island public golf courses. It is always in great shape, and features a nice mix of course architecture throughout the round. On many holes you will feel like you are playing a links course, and then all of a sudden you will be navigating a few tree-lined holes and greens guarded by water.