So much watching, not enough playing! Some of the best golf courses in the country were constructed around the turn of the 19^th century — including Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in 1891, the Maidstone Club in 1894, and National Golf Links of America in 1911. But East End golf isn’t all about fancy private clubs. Here’s a guide to the best golf courses in the Hamptons.

Elite Private Golf Clubs in the Hamptons

On Golf Digest’s Top 100 Golf Courses for 2019, with four ranking in the top 40:

Shinnecock (number 4)

National (number 8)

Friar’s Head (number 15) 

Sebonac Golf Club (number 39)

The Maidstone Club (number 67)

The Bridgehampton Club (9-hole)

Westhampton Country Club

Quogue Field Club

South Fork Country Club

Noyac Golf Club

The Bridge: built on an old racetrack with gorgeous views.

Non-Equity Private Golf Clubs in the Hamptons

If you’re summering in the Hamptons and looking to get in a round before heading to the beach, you’re not out of luck. Pay the initiation fee and tee off on the same day.

Baiting Hollow Club

Long Island National Golf Club

Hampton Hills 

Public Golf Courses in the Hamptons

Montauk Downs 

Top 50 public courses by Golf Digest. Getting a tee time there may be tough, weekends tend to be very crowded. 

Indian Island Golf Club

Sag Harbor State Golf Course

Poxabogue Golf Center & 9-hole course

Islands End Golf Course

Sandy Pond Links

Maybe you're tuckered out from golf and you want to explore the area while your partner attends the tournament. 

Events

Goings on in the Hamptons on the weekend of the US Open 

Madoo Gardens: daytime garden market -free to public

Madoo annual benefit cocktail party 

Culture

Guild Hall

Parrish Art Museum

Children's museum of the east end

South fork nature center

Jackson Pollock / Lee Krasner House 

Farm Stands

Strawberry picking!! Do not miss.

Gardens

Madoo Gardens, Art Gallery, Conservancy & Shop

Marder's Nursey, Garden and Boutique

Longhouse Reserve

Parrish Art Museum Grounds

Bridge Gardens

Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge

WHAT TO PACK for a week in the Hamptons as a spectator at the US Open.

Weather can be iffy in June. Expect fog and chilly days as the east end is about 2 weeks behind NYC in blooming and weather. Shinnecock is a linksy course so it will be windy most of the time.

• Average High Temperature: 75°F to 78°F 
• Average Low Temperature: 57°F to 62°F 
• Rainfall: Moderate, with about 3–4 inches of rain spread over the month.
• Humidity: Starts to increase, with June 12 marking the beginning of the muggier season.
• Wind: Generally breezy, with average wind speeds around 11 mph, providing relief on warmer days

• Daytime: T-shirts, shorts, and light clothing are appropriate.
• Evenings: Due to coastal breezes and ocean temperatures, evenings can feel chilly, requiring light sweaters or jackets.

As a spectator you will not need to adhere to Shinnecock's country club dress code.

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND

Native Americans

The tournament is located on the hallowed grounds which was once the home of the Shinnecock Indian Tribe.

“You’ll pass the historic Shinnecock Indian Reservation on your way to the course—home to one of the oldest Native American communities in the U.S. While not open for casual tourism, visitors can respectfully engage with Shinnecock culture during public events like the annual Powwow.”

Preservation 

Since 1972, Group for the East End has led the way in protecting and restoring the environment of eastern Long Island through advocacy, conservation, and education.

Hamptons Hamlet Vibes:

Hedge was inspired while summering in the Hamptons; playing tennis, driving along the beautiful cherry tree lined lanes paralleling the ocean on the way to the golf course to meet friends for a quick round. The graceful homes hidden behind the tall privet hedges always inspiring us to work on our gardens. We want to share our slice of life out East with you. Depending on where you are staying, here is our list of favorite spots amongst each of the Hamptons towns to eat, shop and drink with adventures to have along the way from the locals.