18-HOLE COURSE

Original Stanford White clubhouse built in 1892 (photo courtesy Golf Guides USA)

Pro: Jack Druga, PGA

Opened: 1894
Architect: William Flynn
Club House: 631-283-1310
Available for Tournaments or Golf Outings: yes

In 1894 Shinnecock joined with four other golf clubs, The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, the Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island, the Chicago Golf Club in Chicago, Illinois, and the St. Andrew’s Golf Club in Yonkers, New York, to organize what soon evolved into the United States Golf Association.

The dogleg left 18th hole from behind the green.  (photo courtesy of golfclubatlas.com)

Hosted 4 U.S. Open Championships...1896 won by James Foulis, 1986 won by Raymond Floyd, 1995 won by Corey Pavin, and also in 2004 won by Retief Goosen.

Ranked #4 by Golf Digest Magazine in their latest ranking of ‘America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses’.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 90 miles.
LIE (east) to exit 70, go right (south) to Rte 27 (east).  Proceed east on Rte. 27 for approximately 16 miles to club on left.

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