A stunningly gorgeous and fun C.B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor design on Long Island’s North Shore, The Creek is one of the most underrated courses in America and is a course I can’t recommend highly enough. The stretch of holes from 6-13 is as good as anywhere in the world, and the entire template-filled layout is unique and excellent. … More Review: The Creek
Despite limitations from a small property and housing development, Tyler Rae’s Spy Ring is a sporty and fun 9-holer with excellent greens, beautiful bunkering, and strong variety. It is a bit far from New York City, but is an excellent course to play if in the area and makes for an awesome 27-hole day with nearby St. George’s. … More Review: Spy Ring Golf Club
Characterized by small greens, uneven lies, and forced carries, Mansion Ridge is a scenic and challenging Jack Nicklaus design located about an hour northwest of New York City. This is one of the better public courses in the area but might be too penal and expensive to warrant multiple plays. … More Review: The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge
A solid and challenging municipal course that hosted the 1926 PGA, Eisenhower Red is worth a play for golf history enthusiasts and locals but is overall on the boring side. … More Review: Eisenhower Park Golf Course (Red Course)
A short and quirky private course in Westchester, Rye is a difficult course to evaluate. There are some excellent, unique holes and water views here but also a lot of mediocre and forgettable ones. It is definitely not one of the elite courses in the area but is worth a play for these greens, certain holes, and beautiful land movement. … More Review: Rye Golf Club
A fascinating linksy design on Long Island’s south shore, Lido Golf Club is undoubtedly the worst golf course ever named “Lido” but has some tough competition. It is one of the better public courses in the greater NYC area and is worth a play with its unique setting and difficult closing stretch. … More Review: Lido Golf Club
Sleepy Hollow members are fortunate to have this sporty 9-holer on property that features some original MacRaynor holes and is short and playable for the masses. Although not nearly as memorable or good as its world-class sister, I highly recommend an emergency nine here to get the full Sleepy experience. … More Review: Sleepy Hollow Country Club (Lower)
Architecturally, Pelham Bay is one of the most interesting and sophisticated of the NYC municipal options with its interesting greens and strategic bunkering. It is also more playable and fun than its neighbor Split Rock. However, Pelham falls into similar pitfalls as many NYC courses with very poor pace of play and suboptimal conditions. If you are interested in architecture and can look past a lengthy round, Pelham Bay is one of the better public options near the City. … More Review: Pelham Bay Golf Course
Newly rejuvenated by a landmark Gil Hanse renovation, Sleepy Hollow is once again one of the premier courses in America and is one of my absolute favorites. Golfers will love playing these fun template holes over a memorable and gorgeous terrain and an invite here is one to be savored. … More Review: Sleepy Hollow Country Club (Upper)
One of New York City’s best municipal courses, Bronx’s Split Rock is a challenging and tight layout featuring excellent greens and a classic design. I recommend it and its sister course Pelham Bay to visitors. … More Review: Split Rock Golf Course
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