18-HOLE COURSE

Some of the natural bunkering that was Rees Jones' focus at Atlantic. (photo courtesy atlanticgolf.com)

Pro: Rick Hartman, PGA

Built: 1991
Architect: Rees Jones

Club House: 631-537-1818
Available for Tournaments or Golf Outings: Yes

Website: www.atlanticgolf.org

Description: The course Rees Jones built at Atlantic can best be described as "links-like." Most of the holes are framed by a stunning array of knobs, mounds and moguls that look as if they had been crafted over time by the hands of nature. The land rises and falls, rolls and ripples like the swells at sea, with tall fescue rough swaying and shimmering in the ever constant breezes and ever-changing lighting. Moguls to accentuate the target, and for the most part feature subtle rolls, rather than bold contours frame the greens. Large bunkers that take away half the entrance create a "dogleg" effect on the approach to most holes generally protect greens.

Directions:  Distance from Manhattan approx. 92 miles.
LIE (east) to exit 70, go right (south) to Rte 27 (east).  Proceed east on Rte. 27 for approx. 25 miles (past the town of Southampton, and just before entering the town of Bridgehampton) to Scuttlehole Rd., turn left and proceed approximately 2 miles to club on left.

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