Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course

About Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more dramatically situated public course on Long Island than this windswept layout perched on the bluffs overlooking the Atlantic. The routing takes full advantage of the clifftop terrain, with several holes playing right along the water's edge where the ocean views are spectacular but the constant breeze demands serious club adjustments. The front nine winds through rolling dunes terrain inland, while the back nine delivers the real drama as it hugs the coastline, particularly the par-3s that play over natural ravines toward the sea. What sets this place apart from other Hamptons-area courses is its unpretentious, links-like character and the fact that walking is encouraged, letting you fully experience the coastal environment. The conditioning won't rival exclusive private clubs, but the bones of the course are excellent, and at this price point in Montauk, it's an absolute steal. That 4.5-star rating from hundreds of golfers tells you everything. This is a course that delivers memorable golf in one of the most beautiful settings on the East Coast, without the attitude or green fees you'll find elsewhere out here.

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