18-HOLE COURSE

The views of the Long Island Sound are great at Island's End. (photo courtesy islandsendgolf.com)

Ranked No. 29 in our Top 30

Pro: Bill Fish, PGA

General Information, Pro Shop
and Reservations: 631-477-0777
Tee times can be reserved up to seven days in advance
Owned and operated: By a stock corporation
Open: Year-round, weather permitting
Memberships: Available, call for information
Restrictions: Proper golf attire and non-metal spikes required
Available for Outings: Yes
Club Rentals: $20 for 18 holes
Credit Cards accepted: Yes, MC, Visa
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: Yes; Cost: $30 
Carts: Pull - $7;  Power - $25 per person
Discounts: Winter play (Nov.-March) and nine-hole rates

Amenities:
Pro Shop: Yes, full service
Lessons: Yes; Clinics: Yes
Driving Range: 30 grass tee areas
Practice Putting Greens: Yes
Practice Chipping Area: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Lockers: None    
Showers: Yes, for men and women
Restaurant: Yes
Bar / Lounge: Yes

Website: http://www.islandsendgolf.com/index.htm

GOLF COURSE
Built: 1961
Architect: George Heron

Description: Built on the beautifully rolling and rocky land that runs along north shore of Eastern Long Island, this track is a scenic delight.  There are many views of the Long Island Sound, most of the time with views straight across to Connecticut.  The course takes advantage of the terrain, and has a ton of nice foilage, tree-lined fairways and a moderate elevation changes.

Although it's not an overly demanding course, and it's not long by today's standards, when the wind kicks up off the Sound -- which it does quite often -- it can be a tough go-around.  The fairways are generally expansive, and the greens are subtle and always in good shape.  With a good amount of mounding, some well-placed bunkers, and a handful of doglegs, this is a enjoyable course for any level of player.

(photo courtesy islandsendgolf.com)

Signature Hole: No. 16, 210-yard Par 3.   This hole is the real gem of the whole course.  It's a breathtaking, beautiful par-3 that plays with cliffs overlooking the Sound all down the right side.  From this vista you can see the shores of Connecticut, and look down on the rocky beaches that lap up against the water.  The tee shot is to a well-bunkered, bowl-shaped green, which really plays second fiddle to the view.

Reader Comments: Beautiful and well kept ... Staff always makes you feel welcome, even if you're not a member ... No. 16 is one of the most gorgeous holes in the area ... Some of the best greens on Long Island ... Wind can make this a very difficult course for a beginner ... An enjoyable, scenic course for players of all skill levels.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 100 miles.
LIE, East to the end, Exit 73.  Follow Rte. 58 (east) approximately 4 or 5 miles and it becomes Rte. 25.  Continue on Rte. 25 into and through the town of Greenport.

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