frank73545

Since opening to the public Suneagles has been a nice place to play. What it lacked for condition was made up by access and the layout.

Now that there's a new owner, the conditions are greatly improved. It will take a few years to complete the restoration, but don't wait, play it now.

It may not be the classic Tillinghast courses of Wing Foot, Baltusrol, or Bethpage, but who gets to play those anyway? However, the layout is better than Forest Hills, Shackamaxon, or Suburban. All three are wonderful clubs with great Tillinghast designs, but Suneagles is more interesting.

The course is short, but the small undulating greens, with well places bunkers will challenge your approach shots, even with short irons.

If not for summer traffic on the Parkway, I'd play it more often. If you haven't yet do so. Be warned the 10th is playing from temp tees, doesn't ruin the experience, but some will be disappointed.

I have a thing for Tillinghast courses. I've played a bunch and find the experience enjoyable at all of them. Old Orchard is NOT one of his famous designs, but it's a sporty layout, with more than a few interesting holes.

It's got a little bit of everything, including an island green.

I play here a couple of times a year, the rates are reasonable, the pace of play is good, and getting a tee time easy.

Don't expect country club conditions or lots of amenities, it's a tee it up and play kinda place, low key and enjoyable.