Category: New York

Review: Quaker Ridge Golf Club

July 30, 2018

Although Quaker Ridge keeps a low-profile, those who have been fortunate to experience it firsthand know it is very well-deserving of its Top 100 status and is undoubtedly one of the best parkland designs in America. Characterized by numerous strong par fours, impeccable conditioning, and several unique quirks, I can’t say enough positive things about Quaker Ridge. This is a course I could play for the rest of my life and never tire of. … More Review: Quaker Ridge Golf Club

Review: Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point

November 30, 2017

Trump’s Ferry Point is a fantastic links-style course in the Bronx that is rightfully deserving of its Top 100 spot thanks to impeccable conditioning and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and Whitestone Bridge. While you’ll pay a premium New York price to play here, tourists should view this course as a closer, albeit slightly inferior, alternative to Bethpage. … More Review: Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point

Review: Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Black Course

July 24, 2017

Simply put, Bethpage Black is one of the best pure course designs in the world. The history, conditioning, and name recognition more than make up for lackluster amenities, and I found the course much more playable than people give it credit. Every serious golfer should experience the Black at least once in their lifetime. … More Review: Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Black Course

Review: Bristol Harbour Golf Club

April 18, 2017

Course Name: Bristol Harbour Golf Club Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr. (Front 9)/Rees Jones (Back 9) (1972) Location: Canandaigua, New York History: Built by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son Rees in 1972, this resort course offers lodging and dining as well as golf. With two very distinct nines, the front and back sides were switched in 2008 to … More Review: Bristol Harbour Golf Club

Review: Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Red Course

August 20, 2016

Course Name: Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Red Course Designer: A.W. Tillinghast (1935) Location: Farmingdale, New York History: Bethpage State Park is the largest government-owned golf complex in the country, with five courses sprawling out from the clubhouse. Along with the Blue, the Red Course was the first to open in 1935 as a WPA project. Immediately … More Review: Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Red Course