18-HOLE COURSE

A look down on the unique bunkering of this Kay design. (photo courtesy hamletwillowcreek.com)

Ranked No. 20 in our Top 30

General Information, Golf Shop and
Reservations: 631-928-3680
Reserved tee times can be made up to seven days in advance
Run by: Privately owned and operated
Open: Year-round, weather permitting
Restrictions: Proper attire, no jeans, collared shirts and soft spikes only
Available for Outings: Yes
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: Yes; Cost: $40
Credit Cards accepted: All major cards
Discounts: For seniors and juniors; also for twilight and off-season play
Club Rentals: $35 for 18 holes

Amenities:
Pro Shop: Yes, full service
Lessons: Yes    Clinics: Yes         
Driving Range: Yes, grass range
Practice Putting Greens: Yes  

Practice Chipping Area: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Lockers / Showers: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Bar / Lounge: Yes
Snack Bar: On the course

Website: http://www.hamletwillowcreek.com

GOLF COURSE
Built: 2005
Architect: Steven Kay

Description: This beautiful and challenging layout is really another page is Steven Kay's portfolio of dramatic and interesting designs.  With the intent to test the skills of low-handicap golfers, this aesthetically pleasing and unique routing is also accessible for the intermediate player.

What many like to call "a contemporary design," this Kay track has hills, valleys and creeks meandering throughout the 152-acre site.  Water comes into play on eleven of the holes, which makes for an interesting and challenging go-around.  (Although, if natural terrain is your preference, then the fountains and pipe-fueled bubbling brooks may not be to your taste.)  There are a number of good, short par-4s, as well as some good, longer par-5s.  A real nice variety of holes.

The course has what management -- and many people who are regulars -- consider to be the four finest finishing holes on Long Island.  The start of which is the 547-yard par-5 15th hole, which plays over and around “Willow Creek” to a difficult elevated green.  Like most Kay designs, the bunkers are everywhere and they're great to look at -- as long as you don't end up in one that's halfway off the beaten path.

The approach to 18, with the fountain in front of the clubhouse.  (photo courtesy hamletwillowcreek.com.)

Signature Hole: No. 16, 174-yard Par 3.  Playing to a peninsula green that is only land-locked long and left, this troublesome one-shoter can destroy a good round real quick.  When the wind kicks up, it makes the club selection even harder, and the contoured green makes for some interesting putts.

Reader Comments: A shotmaker’s course that rewards accuracy... An enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels ... It doesn’t beat you up, but will keep you challenged throughout ... a good golfing experience.
Not maintained like it used to be...quite a bit of a disappointment.  5 and 5 1/2 hour rounds are getting to be the norm, what happened to management at this facility???  There are a number of better courses within 5 - 10 miles that offer better conditions and more enjoyable surroundings at less cost..check them out.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 58 miles.
LIE (east) to Exit 63.  Go left at light (north) and proceed for approximately 7 miles to Mt. Sinai-Coram Rd. and go right.  Club is approximately 1 mile down on  the left. When entering the property, make the first right to the clubhouse.

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