I was there before the pro shop attendant; and even before the sun.
I played lightning fast and pretty darn well, carding a 76 from the gold tees (6,238 yards, par 71, slope 126).
The course was pretty nice. As good as Montauk Downs? Almost. It's greens were truer, probably because it gets less play. It cost $89 (cart included) which is identical to Montauk now that I no longer get the massive NY State Resident discount.
Since it's a littler closer, the same price, and takes tee times, I think I am going to lean towards Long Island National from now on when I am in Southampton.
On the web, one review of this course said that it was expensive - $127 to play. Apparently, they drastically lowered their rates last year. Why is that?
Well, golf is a no-growth sport. People try it out; suck at it; get frustrated; and let their clubs rust in the garage. Then, about 20 years later, they try to sell their outdated sticks at a yard sale.
