Mill Pond Golf Course - Public 300 Mill Rd., Medford, NY - Suffolk Co.
18-HOLE COURSE
A look at one of three ponds at Mill Pond. (photo courtesy golfatmillpond.com)
Pro: Mike Darrell, PGA
Golf Shop and Reservations: 631-732-8249 Reserved tee times can be made up to seven days in advance. $3 reservation fee Run by: Fairway Golf Management, LLC Open: Year-round, weather permitting Restrictions: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Soft-spikes only. Proper golf attire required USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: Yes Available for Outings: Yes Discounts: Town of Brookhaven Residents can receive discounted green fees by purchasing a Resident Card at the Golf Shop. Additional discounts for seniors and juniors on weekdays, for twilight play, and for off-season play Credit Cards accepted: All major cards Club Rentals: $25 for 18 holes
Amenities: Pro Shop: Yes, full service Lessons: Yes; Clinics: Yes Driving Range: Yes, 30 tee areas
Course Fees
18 Holes w/ cart
Mon.-Fri.
Sat. & Sun.
Resident w/ card
$52
$57
Non-Resident
$60
$75
18 Holes walking
Mon.-Fri.
Sat. & Sun.
Resident w/ card
$35
$33 after 1pm
Non-Resident
$45
$44 after 1pm
Rates vary according to tee time and season.
Practice Putting Greens: Yes Practice Chipping Area: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Lockers / Showers: Yes Restaurant: Yes Bar / Lounge: Yes Snack Bar: On course at the turn Snack Cart: Roams the course in season
Website: http://www.golfatmillpond.com
GOLF COURSE
Built: 1997 Architect: William Johnson
Tees
Holes
Par
Yardage
USGA Rating
Slope
Blue
18
70
6304
70.0
117
White
18
70
5966
68.4
115
Gold
18
70
5156
65.2
112
Red
18
70
4831
68.1
109
Description:This course is a real treat, as it offers a fine links-style layout with the amenities and service of a private club. Although it's considered "links-style," Mill Pond also has groupings of trees that make for a real good mix of settings.
The par-70 course isn't very long by today's standards, but it is situated on over 120 acres of rolling hills that surround three lakes. The four sets of tees allow all golfers the opportunity to be challenged, but not overly intimidated. With well-placed bunkers, large undulating greens and water bordering seven holes, there is a premium on course management and ball placement. Most fairways provide generous landing areas and many of the greens are open in front, offering players the option to employ the bump-and-run (an ideology that has been lost on a lot of new “links-style” courses).
A look one of the interesting tee shots at Mill Pond. (photo courtesy golfatmillpond.com)
Signature Hole: No. 15, 454-yard Par 4. A difficult tee shot to a fairway guarded by a string of bunkers on the left and dense woods on the right. A long second shot plays to a large, well-bunkered green nestled into a cove of native pines. A good test of skill for any golfer.
Reader Comments:A very enjoyable round of golf ... Beautifully maintained, and they dealt with our outing wonderfully ... The whole experience was a real treat for public golf ... Not too tough, but great fun. One of the best practice facilities on Long Island.
Blue Tees
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Out
Par
4
4
5
3
4
3
4
4
4
35
Yards
378
398
478
152
322
178
396
409
400
3111
Handicap
10
6
2
18
16
14
12
4
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
In
Par
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
5
35
Yards
190
363
518
351
170
444
210
414
533
3193
Handicap
11
9
3
15
17
1
13
7
5
Total: 6304
Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 57 miles. LIE (east) to Exit 65 (Horseblock Rd). Stay on Service Rd. to 2nd traffic light and go left onto Bellport Ave. Proceed on Bellport Ave. to the end (approx. 1 mile) Mill Rd. and go left again 1/2 mile to course on your right.
