18-HOLE COURSE

(photo courtesy golfmarinepark.com)

Pro: Evan Silkworth, PGA

Website: www.golfmarinepark.com

General Info &
Reservations: 718-252-4625     
Reserved tee times are available for
a fee of $4 extra per person and can be
made up to 7 days in advance
Run by: Marine Park Seaside Links LLC for
NYC Parks Department
Open: Year-round, weather permitting
Restrictions: Proper dress required
Available for Outings: Yes
USGA Computer ‘handicap’
system available: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes, Amex, MC,
Visa & Discover
Club Rentals: $35 for 18 holes
Discounts: NYC resident seniors and juniors, weekdays only; also for twilight play
Carts: Pull: $5;  Power: $37 for 18 holes

Amenities:
Pro Shop: Full service
Lessons: Yes; Clinics: Yes      
Driving Range: Yes, approximately 25 stalls, irons only
Practice Putting Green: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes      
Lockers / Showers: No
Restaurant: Yes
Bar / Lounge: Yes

GOLF COURSE
Built: 1963
Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

Re-designed: Stephen Kay

Description: Originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.  Marine Park is changing the way we think about public golf.  The course is undergoing a significant redesign under the leadership of Michael and Adam Giordano and course architect Stephen Kay.  Adding tall berms and fescue to the natural rolling landscape, the course has more visual impact and separation between holes.  When combined with putting greens long heralded as the best in the city, golfers of all skill level enjoy their day on the links.

As the longest course in NYC, Marine Park is home to the windy conditions associated with links style golf and is a true test to all golfers.  As the home of The Brooklyn Open Golf Championship, Marine Park Golf Course has established itself as a standout in the competitive golf community; providing a real tournament schedule, as well as the excitement of a major for everyone from pros to high handicappers.

The improvements don’t stop with the golf course, as a complete practice area loaded with technology and catering facility have been added.

Signature Hole: No. 5, 181-yard Par 3.  The recently renovated par three encircles the green with new mounding long and to the right, with bunkers on the front and left.  With the city skyline as the backdrop, this tee box may be the prettiest piece of real estate in all of Brooklyn.  As the shortest par 3 on the course, this hole packs plenty of challenge along with a beautiful setting.

Reader Comments: Great course for beginners, wide open and very forgiving.  When the wind is blowing, it's tough.  Kind of long.  The greens are the best anywhere in NYC. There have been some major changes in recent years, including a large driving range and some course alterations.  With the new management team beginning to take a pace-of-play risk by growing fescue grass, there is a chance that from this treeless expanse a real links-style course can emerge.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 12 miles.
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to Belt Pkwy (East - towards JFK Airport) to Exit 11N.  Follow to 2nd traffic light and make left to golf course.

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