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1053 Reviews (1053)
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499
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420
3 Stars
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2 Stars
27
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
94.6%
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966 out of 1053 reviews
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4.2
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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4.4
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.6%
Recommend this course
123 out of 130 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6819 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.7

The Golf Club at Middle Bay is located on Long Island's south shore overlooking the barrier islands of Jones Beach, Point Lookout, and Lido Beach. Nearly every hole looks out across water. Though the golf course is just an hour outside of New York City, you'll feel as though you've been whisked off to an out-of-town resort. The layout has a challenging design that will test your accuracy with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers. Wind will also be a factor on this golf course. The Golf Club at Middle Bay is a tough but fair layout that players of all skill levels will enjoy. In addition to the golf course, there is also a driving range available.

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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Alfred H. Tull (1955) Kipp Schulties (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No jeans, t-shirts, gym shorts, cargo shorts or sweatpants

Food & Beverage

Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2023 #20)

Reviews

4.4
1053 Reviews (1053)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 52
Bunkers 43
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 30
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 31
Worth the Drive 25
Convenient to the City 23

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/17/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, jerpac. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/16/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u00000994808. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, taciocarvalho. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Forward Tee Boxes need to be level!

Overall the course is in good condition and the pace of play is great. However, the forward tee boxes are sloped on many holes. Any chance you can address this? I have mentioned this to the starters and pro shop over the years and nothing has changed.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/17/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, sbny200. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting dangerous

Greens were great. Fairways were suffering in spots due to all the heavy rain. The 13th hole is by the driving range. There had to be 50 range balls in the 13th fairway. Only time till someone gets kinked. Do not play a yellow ball at 13!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, bob113. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/11/2023

Hello, u314164440858. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Golf Club at Middle Bay. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/17/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000007366166. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/31/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicest public golf course on the south shore of Nassau County

Course in nice shape. The pace of play was a little slow. Overall had a great day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/28/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, marconic. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Tees to green this course was in great shape and offered the best conditions I have seen in a long time. Facilities still being built but the staff provided excellent service. Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Robert4432978. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Left my pitching wedge on 18th green

Enjoy playing here, the starter Lou is a friendly and genuine guy. Usually a good pace of play.
Unfortunately this past time I left my pitching wedge on the 18th green, didn’t realize until the next day. Called and no one turned it in. Called a week later and still no one turned it in. F’n people suck.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate your kind words about our starter, Lou, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the loss of your pitching wedge. We take these matters seriously and will do our best to improve in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a fan

I’ll start out by saying I was probably a little too tough on the amenities because they are constructing a brand new club house which looks like it’s going to be great.
Unfortunately the layout of the course is really poorly designed. Lots of tees that are really pretty close within range of a bad shot. My group almost got hit 3 different times within 10 feet. Not to mention their driving range is wedged between 2 holes and one fairway was littered with practice balls. Some of their ponds need to be cleaned out because they’re just loaded with poop and it makes the front few holes smell like a sewage plant. Staff wasn’t friendly until we made some jokes to cheer them up. They were however on top of everything, they might not have been the nicest, but they did their jobs well, kept pace of play going and didn’t give us any trouble. Definitely not a course for beginners and overall a good price for what it is but I probably won’t try this one out again unless the better choices are gone.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hello, u314164165847. Thank you for visiting us at The Golf Club at Middle Bay and taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't quite live up to your expectations. We will share your feedback with our staff to make corrections and improvements. Any feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your future experiences at our course. Thanks again for choosing us.

Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, jameswu68. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hi, jameswu68. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Traps Need Sand not Dirt

The traps are very difficult due to challenging lips and deepness but hitting out of dirt and not sand makes them impossible for an amateur like me and detracted from an otherwise well played round. They were not fair withouit sand.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for your review, u229752176. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Golf Club at Middle Bay. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/06/2023

eddiehitzel, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/28/2023

Hello. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/26/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Golf Club at Middle Bay!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

On the Bay

Great course in an area where there are very few public courses. They would do well to continue with building of pro shop and club house.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u314160457815! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

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