Description: Originally designed by Robert Trent Jones as a private golf facility, Hominy Hill was acquired by Monmouth County in 1977, but hasn't changed the class level.
(photo courtesy monmouthcountypark.com)
The course itself is fairly open, with some mid-length par-4s that make the mature rough a very undesirable place to be. The trees aren't sparse, but are far enough off the fairway that they don't always come into play (but add to the wonderful, parkland scenery). Accuracy is a must if you plan to score well.
The greens are fairly large, but are alsmot all elevated, with undulating putting surfaces. More than 120 bunkers defned both errant tee shots as well as wayward approaches, making for a challenging and enjoyable round of public golf that certainly feels private.
Reader Comments: A classic design that has stood the test of time ... The best public course I've ever played ... A straightforard, honest test of golf ... Very difficult and challenging par-3s ... A terrifici layout that tests all your skills ... Not too conducive to beginners.
Built: 2014 Architect: Jack Nicklaus & Sanford Golf Design Website:http://www.trumpferrypoint.com
The course sitting at the foot of the Whitestone Bridge (photo courtesy of Trump Golf Links)
Description: This is the first golf course to open in NYC since 1964, turning what was the Ferry Point Park landfill from an eyesore to an up-scale golfing destination. Sitting at the foot of the Whitestone Bridge in the Bronx, this 222-acre site had been a dumping ground since the 1940s. It’s now home to a golf course that offers a unique and unforgettable location, with a backdrop of the East River and Manhattan skyline. This is a links-style layout with a look and atmosphere that are indeed Scottish, while the surrounding visuals are uniquely New York.
Reader Comments: A wonderful new facility for the NYC area with its one of a kind location. The course is beautifully maintained and the practice area is top notch. Overall this is a good looking golf course. Unfortunately quite a few of our readers felt that the layout is not particularly interesting, with few memorable holes, and most of the others all looking very much alike. Most of the complaints however, were about the price. Nice, challenging course but not worth the money. Extremely pricey. Golf course is OK....price ridiculous.
