This is the tee time I seek out on a hot summer day. Timber Point Golf Course, Great River, N.Y. You can read more about its legendary template holes here. The conditioning is far from perfect, but Rock Spring is the definition of a hidden gem. One of two Seth Raynor designs open to the public in the U.S., this course is a fun challenge for golfers of all skill levels, and includes views of the New York skyline. But you might not be aware of Rock Spring, which is just 30 minutes from the Lincoln Tunnel. Rock Spring Golf Club, West Orange, N.J.- If you’re in the tri-state area looking for inspired golf course architecture, you already know about Bethpage State Park. Good luck hitting this par-3 green at Pound Ridge. More of a golf destination than a regular spot, Pound Ridge is fun and funky and very much worth your time. Pound Ridge Golf Club, Pound Ridge, N.Y.- The tee time is probably too expensive, but the golf is as interesting and different as anything you can find (publicly) in the New York Metro area. At $100ish, it’s worth the buy-in each time I visit. Still, it is exceptionally well-conditioned and maintained by the local government and considerably easier to stumble onto than its Long Island muni siblings (which move at a glacial pace during peak hours). The course itself is interesting, if not necessarily a strategic triumph. I’m very tempted not to share this gem because it’s one of the few tee times near my home that I can still get, but I’ll share anyway: if you’re on Long Island, Harbor Links is worth a stop. Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington, N.Y. James Colgan, news and features editorīethpage Black, a course that can host majors and force you to shoot well into triple digits. You’ll find something, and you’ll be glad you did. ![]() You’ll, of course, need a doctorate in schmoozeology to get a foursome at any of the five courses here on any day of the week, but take my tact: look the night before your desired day for cancellations. Fifteen minutes from my hometown, every time feels a bit like going home. Jack Hirsh, assistant editor Greater New York Areaīethpage State Park, Farmingdale, N.Y.- An oldie but a goodie, Bethpage is my absolute favorite golf experience in the United States. Former Penn State coach Joe Boyle used to tell his players he could put them on every green in regulation and you might not break 80. in the 1920s, some holes either no longer exist or have been absorbed by the Blue, but the greens of holes 6 through 14 are originals. While the longer (incredibly stretched out) Blue Course hosts the men’s team’s yearly tournament, the 6,300-yard White Course recently started hosting the women’s event. Right next to the state’s largest university, nothing could beat the $200-a-semester student White Course membership. Penn State White Course, State College, Pa. With rates topping out at $115, it’s also cheaper than some of the nearby options in New Jersey. Glen Mills is the exception with a championship-level test typically in as good of shape as some of the private clubs in the area. The Golf Course at Glen Mills, Glen Mills, Pa.- Philadelphia public golf typically leaves a lot to be desired. I used to play my high school team’s tryouts there, and now (I coach the same team) we can no longer use it because there aren’t enough tee times available. Yet the greens fees still max out at $75 on the weekend and $55 during the week. An old Donald Ross that the township has decided to turn into a showpiece. This is the best deal in Philadelphia golf. Jeffersonville Golf Club, Norristown, Pa. So where do our staffers like to tee it during those long summer days? (And yes, it’s a question they get often.) We asked a few, who live in different parts of the U.S., for their go-to summer golf courses. MORE: 8 amazing family-friendly golf resorts worth visiting this summerĪt GOLF, our job is also our hobby. ![]() ![]() So read up, then grab your clubs and bags. The goal here? To educate and motivate you for your next golf trip. Over the next week, our experts will name their favorite courses and resorts, we’ll look at the newest style trends, help you plan your next buddies’ trip, introduce you to people who can help you plan your golf getaways and more. Good news, everyone: Summer golf is right around the corner, and our summer trips package has you covered. From top right, clockwise: Rock Spring (N.J.), Rush Creek (Minn.), Corica Park (Calif.), Bethpage Black (N.Y.).
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