New York – Worldgolfer's Golf Course Reviews

Review: Pound Ridge Golf Club

September 8, 2026

Although the best public course in Westchester Country (almost by default), Pound Ridge is admittedly not one of Pete Dye’s better courses with a cramped, very penal layout set on rugged terrain. There are some good holes here and it is one of most unique public courses in the immediate NYC area, but I would only recommend this course to very skilled golfers who want a tough test and don’t mind the pricetag. … More Review: Pound Ridge Golf Club

Review: Grover Cleveland Golf Course

June 14, 2026

While it’s an interesting piece of trivia that Grover Cleveland hosted the 1912 U.S. Open, today’s course is a flat, easy, short municipal course with mostly bland architecture besides a few memorable original greens. This is a cheap option with a lot of history for locals but probably isn’t worth extended travel to see. … More Review: Grover Cleveland Golf Course

Review: Monroe Golf Club

April 20, 2026

A classic Donald Ross parkland design, Monroe is a wonderful course highlighted by excellent conditioning and standout greens and bunkering. This is an excellent members’ course that continues to improve and is absolutely worth a play if in the area. … More Review: Monroe Golf Club

Review: Silver Lake Golf Course

March 2, 2026

A typical NYC municipal course, Silver Lake features some fun land movement and greens, but falls into many of the pitfalls of other City courses with poor conditioning, tree overgrowth, and slow pace of play. This is a viable option for locals but not a course I’d recommend traveling to see. … More Review: Silver Lake Golf Course

Review: Otsego Golf Club

January 7, 2026

A historic 9-hole course in a gorgeous lakefront setting, Otsego is a somewhat simplistic design with limited amenities and average conditioning. I wouldn’t go out of my way to play here, but it is a viable addition to a day at Leatherstocking down the street. … More Review: Otsego Golf Club

Review: Wykagyl Country Club

November 17, 2025

A Ross/Tillinghast design characterized by small greens, wonderful rocky terrain, and old-school charm, Wykagyl is one of the best and most underrated courses in New York and a course absolutely worth seeing. … More Review: Wykagyl Country Club

Review: Forest Park Golf Course

October 22, 2025

An average design at best, Forest Park falls into many of the same pitfalls as other NYC munis with poor conditioning, brutal pace of play, and an overall tired feel. It serves its purpose for New Yorkers on a budget, those learning the game, or those with limited transportation, but isn’t a course I’d recommend otherwise. … More Review: Forest Park Golf Course

Review: Leatherstocking Golf Course

August 13, 2025

While Cooperstown is a primarily a baseball town, one of the best and most fun public courses in the region is located here in Leatherstocking. A classic Devereux Emmet design in a gorgeous lakeside setting, this quirky, old-school layout is well-worth a visit. … More Review: Leatherstocking Golf Course

Review: The Golf Club at Middle Bay

July 1, 2025

Located on Nassau County’s southern shore, Middle Bay is an interesting course that features a mixture of tree-lined parkland holes and linksy holes along the water as a result of its numerous architectural changes throughout the years. The course is well-conditioned, challenging, and offers great value and is one of the more underrated public courses in the New York City area. … More Review: The Golf Club at Middle Bay

Review: La Tourette Golf Course

May 26, 2025

While it suffers from similar conditioning and pace of play issues as other New York City munis, La Tourette’s classic design certainly places it among the best public courses in the City and makes it worth a play. … More Review: La Tourette Golf Course