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
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
A very unique public course that pays homage to the styles of eighteen classic golf architects, The Architects is more cohesive than you’d expect and provides some excellent holes and interesting golf history lessons at very competitive rates. This is one of my favorite public courses in New Jersey and is well-worth a play. … More Review: The Architects Golf Club
A welcome new addition to the New Jersey public golf scene, the municipal Old Bridge is an affordable, playable layout with a particularly notable set of greens. It is worth a play if in the area. … More Review: Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose & Lambertson
While it has a few fun moments, Mohegan Sun is overall rather boring and feels quite disjointed with all the recent renovations. It is still one of the better public courses in the area but is overpriced and not nearly as good as rival Lake of Isles. … More Review: Mohegan Sun Golf Club
While not perfect, Galloping Hill is one of the better public layouts and values in the greater NYC area and is worth a play with its hilly topography and strong challenge for better golfers. … More Review: Galloping Hill Golf Course
Reinvigorated by Stephen Kay’s 2021 renovation, Hendricks Field is an excellent municipal course located just outside New York City featuring a walkable, playable course with numerous template holes. It is on my short list of affordable publics I’d recommend in the greater New York City area. … More Review: Hendricks Field Golf Course
The oldest public course in New Jersey, the short but classic Weequahic is one of several quality offerings from the Essex County municipal system. It isn’t the best of the group, but is worth a play and offers good value for the area. … More Review: Weequahic Golf Course
Marine Park is clearly one of the best municipal courses in the NYC system with strong conditions, good value, and a linksy, seaside location, but is hurt by a flat terrain and somewhat repetitive layout. It is worth a play if in the area. … More Review: Marine Park Golf Course
Offering a strong challenge on a hilly property, great value, and classic template architecture from Charles Banks, Francis Byrne always had great bones but is even better after Stephen Kay’s renovation. It is a must play public course for those in the area. … More Review: Francis A. Byrne Golf Course
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