Relatively unknown compared to its more famous neighbor Van Cortlandt, Mosholu is a classic 9-hole municipal course that admirably serves The First Tee and offers an affordable, well-conditioned, great option for New Yorkers looking to play a quick nine. I especially recommend this course to children and beginners. … More Review: Mosholu Golf Course
In an area relatively devoid of good public options, Orchards Hills is a solid yet short 9 hole course in good condition but often too busy and expensive for repeat visits. … More Review: Orchard Hills Golf Course
Well-known as America’s oldest muni, Van Cortlandt Park is often short and simplistic, but offers strong variety and a lot of history at a great value. I recommend this course to all visitors to New York who consider themselves golf architecture enthusiasts. … More Review: Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
Potentially a good course for novices to learn the game, the short and well-conditioned Orchards is a course experienced golfers will want to avoid with its cramped and disastrous layout. … More Review: The Orchards Golf Course
A classic design held back by poor conditioning and limited amenities, South Brooklyn’s Dyker Beach won’t break the bank but is not one of the better New York City munis. … More Review: Dyker Beach Golf Course
While Cabot Links often takes a backseat to its younger, more photogenic sister, this is still a world class course with a wonderful routing, an emphasis on the ground game, and a true links feel that so many North American courses fail to capture. I highly recommend both courses at Cabot to all serious golfers. … More Review: Cabot Links
While architecturally Patriot Hills could benefit from a stronger finish and better par threes, this mountainous course just north of New York City offers tremendous value and conditions as well as some terrific and memorable holes. I highly recommend this public course to all those in the Tri-state area. … More Review: Patriot Hills Golf Club
Glitzy, gorgeous, and unrelentingly fun, Wolf Creek is an architectural masterpiece and one that should be on every golfer’s bucket list. Purists may scoff at the cart requirement, lack of cohesiveness, and manufactured layout, but amateur architect Dennis Rider deserves a lot of credit for a building a course this brazen. Wolf Creek is not for everyone, but for many this will be an unforgettable experience. … More Review: Wolf Creek Golf Club
Wonderfully quirky, old-school, and surprisingly challenging, Shelter Island A.K.A. Goat Hill is a step back in time for the golfer. While this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, the wackiness and variety alone make this a worthy stop for this who appreciate interesting golf architecture. … More Review: Shelter Island Country Club
Although not quite the best course on the Cape, the exclusive seaside home of The Kennedy Family offers ample fun, several world-class holes, and spectacular views. Hyannisport is absolutely worth the play if you get an invite. … More Review: Hyannisport Club
