Long Island Golf

Scottyguy68 · February 20, 2019

Going to be staying in Farmingdale for about 7 weeks leading up to the PGA at Bethpage. There for a merchandising internship. Will have a few days off here and there and was wondering what the best public golf options are. I don't mind driving if its for a good course. Also would be interested in paying good money to play some of the privates that are on LI if anyone has connections.

And if anyone knows of the best pizza around me that'd be great! I've heard Umberto's is the best on LI but I am ignorant beyond that.

Biermug · February 21, 2019

This website lists all the Public Golf courses on long Island

https://www.golfonlongisland.com

Plenty of good Restaurants on Main street in Farmingdale about 5 minutes from Bethpage.

chas521 · February 21, 2019

Umberto [the owner] is a personal friend of mine as is his family. I would suggest it in a heartbeat. http://originalumbertos.com/ This is NOT an ad just some advice. As for golf course advice if you aren't concerned with a drive Willow Creek is a real nice course.

jjmurry · February 21, 2019

I know it's about a 30 minute drive from Farmingdale, but I enjoy the views of Crab Meadow in Northport. Go at sunset and you'll get a great view of the LI sound. As for pizza you can swing by on your way home from Crab Meadow and check out Spuntino off of Dix Hill's road. I'm from Virginia so I don't know what makes a good pizza, but I've enjoyed spuntino's every time I've had it

sailfishchris · February 21, 2019

Eisenhower- Red and White courses (both 18) Timber Point- Blue to Red (two nines) If you want to drive- Montauk Downs, Rock Hill, Willow Creek, Lido Beach Golf (if it's dry!) Pizza- King Umberto's in Elmont, Cinelli's in Franklin Square, Joe's Pizza and Pasta in Bay Shore

WillMK5 · February 24, 2019

Bethpage Red is my favorite. It usually opens by late March.

Chanceman · February 25, 2019

Bethpage Red is excellent but I would try to play Montauk Downs as well, out the end of LI.

chas521 · February 25, 2019

I agree with the Bethpage Red choice. I would think that it would make for a good choice for a LPGA tournament. Yes, they might "kill" it with the scoring but I still think it would make for a good choice. The Red may have the hardest starting hole on LI - par 4 460 that plays 490. I've played it at least 500 times and I have never seen anyone on the green in two. I'm sure it's been done many times but I've never seen it. I've seen the distance made but not on the green. I play it as a par 5. Just sayin'

WillMK5 · February 26, 2019

I also like Harbor Links. It's a little quirky and they have some pace of play issues. However, if you go at an off peak time I find it to be a fun time. I believe they open late March.

Scottyguy68 · February 26, 2019

Are there any courses with good views of either coast?

PC51 · February 26, 2019

Are there any courses with good views of either coast?

Timber Point, Blue 9. Can't get much closer to the water, on one of the best par-3s around to boot.

sailfishchris · February 26, 2019

Are there any courses with good views of either coast?

Timber Point Blue plays along the Great South Bay. Island's End is out on the North Fork has some great views of the LI Sound. Montauk Downs has some great views. If you can get on Maidstone it plays right on the Atlantic (private)