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Public golf in the Hamptons
Courses anyone can book, from the championship 18 at Montauk Downs to par-3 nines in wine country.
Cedars Golf Club
A charming nine-hole par-3 course in Cutchogue wine country, a favorite for a quick round between tastings.
Cherry Creek Golf Links
A daily-fee course in Riverhead best known for its 644-yard par-6 finishing hole.
Poxabogue Golf Center
A nine-hole, par-30 town course and the busiest driving range in the Hamptons, owned jointly by the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and sitting …
Rock Hill Golf & Country Club
A hilly daily-fee course in Manorville with elevation changes unusual for Long Island.
Sag Harbor State Golf Course
A wooded, peaceful nine-hole state course on Barcelona Neck, surrounded by bluffs and wetlands. Popular even with private-club members for a quick, sc…
Sandy Pond Golf Course
A laid-back nine-hole par-3 course of about 1,070 yards, perfect for beginners, kids and short-game practice.
Shelter Island Country Club (Goat Hill)
Shelter Island's public nine, nicknamed Goat Hill for its steep, rocky terrain and blind shots, with harbor views from the clubhouse deck.
Swan Lake Golf Club
A long, wide-open daily-fee course in Manorville, a convenient round on the drive out to the Hamptons.
Indian Island Golf Course
A Suffolk County course on the Peconic River estuary in Riverhead, with water views and some of the best-value 18 holes within reach of the Hamptons.
Island's End Golf & Country Club
A semi-private North Fork course in Greenport whose signature par-3 16th plays from a bluff over Long Island Sound.
Long Island National Golf Club
A links-style course on former Riverhead farmland, open to daily-fee golfers and popular for outings.
Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course
The best public golf in the Hamptons: a windswept, championship-length Robert Trent Jones layout near the tip of Long Island, regularly named one of t…
Pine Hills Golf & Country Club
A pine-lined Manorville course, about half an hour west of Hampton Bays.
FAQ
What is the best public golf course in the Hamptons?
Montauk Downs State Park, a Robert Trent Jones design regularly ranked among the best municipal courses in the U.S.
Are there public courses in Southampton or East Hampton?
Yes: Poxabogue (nine holes, par 30) in Sagaponack and the Sag Harbor State nine. For 18 holes, Montauk Downs or the Riverhead courses are your best bets.
How do I get a tee time at Montauk Downs?
Register with the New York State Parks golf reservation system, then book online or by phone as soon as times open. Summer weekend mornings go fast.