18-HOLE COURSE

Top of the Throgs Neck Bridge visable in background. (photo courtesy of americangolf.com)

Pro: Steve Pyo, PGA

General Information and Pro Shop: 718-229-2570
Reservations: 718-225-4653
Reserved tee times are available for a fee of $4 extra per person and can be made up to 10 days in advance
Operated by: American Golf Corporation
Open: Year-round, weather permitting
Restrictions: Minimum age seven with adult
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: Yes Cost: $45
Credit Cards: Yes; Amex, MC, Visa
Club Rentals: $35 for 18 holes
Carts: Pull: $5; Power: $18.50 per person for 18 holes
Discounts: NYC resident seniors and juniors weekdays only, also for twilight play

Amenities:
Pro Shop: Full service
Lessons: Yes; Clinics: Yes

Driving Range: None
Practice Putting Green: None
Practice Chipping Area: None
Clubhouse: Yes; Showers: None
Lockers: Yes, for men and women
Snack Bar: Yes
Bar / Lounge: Yes
Snack Cart: Roams the course in season

Website: http://www.clearviewparkgc.com

GOLF COURSE

Built: 1925

Original Design: Willie Tucker

Redesigned in late-1930's after sale to New York State. 
Redesigned again in 1957 when land was seized to build the Clearview Expressway.

Description: This golf course was originally built in 1925 for the private Clearview Golf and Yacht Club, which then sold the land to New York State in 1931.  Between 1935-40, the State apparently redesigned the entire course.  Then they redesigned again in 1957, when the course had to sell off the eastern-most piece of its land to build the Clearview Expressway. The result is a simple golf course, very back-and-forth, with a nice view of the bridge..course we have today.

Which is, for the most part, a pretty good city course.  The terrain is relatively flat, but there are some rolling hills which make it interesting.  The fairways are pretty straight out and fairly open, and some are lined by large trees and light forest.  Greens are accessible, and are generally small and can be tricky (and bumpy).  American Golf Corporation has run the place since 1983, and they do their best to strive for the most rounds in the country every year.  Of course, that means if you've got something to do in five hours after tee off, reschedule.  Yet, overall, the course is a fun round for the beginner and intermediate golfer.

Signature Hole: No. 17, 395-yard Par 4.  A pretty straightforward par-4, but from the tee and most of the fairway, you have a beautiful view of the Throgs Neck Bridge and Long Island Sound.  City golf at its most scenic.

Reader Comments: This has to be the busiest golf course in America ... It’s packed even in the winter ... Sometimes impossibly slow play, but the views of the Throgs Neck Bridge are terrific.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 15 miles.
LIE (east) to Clearview Expressway. (north), to Willetts Point Blvd. (last exit before Throgs Neck Bridge), go left at light, 200 yards to course entrance on left.

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