South Shore Golf Course

The two times I played this course this year were April 12 and May 3 and both times I had to wait almost an hour after my tee time to play due to a heavy shortage of golf carts. There were open holes for periods of time, while we waited, especially the first hole, which was open for a half hour with no one teeing off. And they had the nerve to come to us for the cart in the end. I didn't finish playing all 18 on the 3rd because of it. I asked others if they had cart availability issues with this course and they said they did, on other dates. Poor management, at the beginning and throughout, with no marshals to keep it moving.

Golf itself was good except this is the fourth time I've played there this year. On every occasion the cats brakes do not work. Also the 19 hole is the reauson lots of golfers hang out. For such a good location the 19th hole has no ambiance at all, although the bartender was great the rediculous prices for drinks just means golfers just golf and go. Probably why silver lake is such a success as they have decent prices for drinks and a ambiance.

Carts horrible Goose droppings everywhere slow play

A neighborhood course which has a great layout friendly staff at check in course needs a lot of work players should repair ball marks but then again early in the season especially after a harsh winter.

I was amazed and disappointed to see the great amount of goose droppings as well as leaves on this course. That indicates to me that this course is neglected as far as upkeep this time of year. During the golf season this course is usually in great shape.

On staten island there are only 3 courses. 2 of them had outings on this day so everyone who wanted to play came to this course. The first tee was backed up with 6 foursomes waiting to tee off. It just doesn't seem right. Either you have organized tee times or not, it seemed that there was a lot of extra players. It wound up being a very long day. A 12:07 tee time became a 12:30 and couldn't even finish due to darkness at around 4:30. It seems to be an ongoing problem at this course, the play is always slow. I always see about 4 guys hanging out at the starters booth. Maybe a few of them should be out on the course to speed up play a little bit. I've played this course a few times this year and haven't seen any marshals on the course to speed up the play. One week I went through 5 carts due to no brakes, no reverse ,bad steering etc, I could go on and on......the course is in great shape but there are just too many problems that make for a very long and unenjoyable round of golf.

Played November 10...I was shocked to see how well the course was in....Must hand it to the ground crew for the job...nice course for the average golfers

It was a great day, busy because of the holiday but played in less than 5 hours. Course is well managed and is challenging.

once again, i gave this course a chance but i was let down like usual. cousre was nice for a fall day but pace of play is terrible. tee time of 2:20 and couldnt finish 18 holes due to the usual non golfer mentality of " its only them " on the course. played first four holes than had to swing around to play them again but still caught the foursome in front because of being inconsiderate. finished 9 regulation holes in 3 hours (played 13) and went to go off the fromt again not to be stuck behind bad golfers and was treated like trash by the "starter" wearing a NDA pullover. i was told if i wanted to play 18 holes i " shoulda came earlier". well since i shot -2 on the front my pace of play is sufficient to finish 18 holes in 2 hours but i can dral with 3 hours. after i was was talked down to and scolded by the guy whos just a tough guy " typical" , we swung back behind the foursome and continued to race the clock to bet sunset to no avale. we asked if someone could keep their pace of play up and was directed to call the club house. its mind boggling to me how no course on staten island has marshals that tell people you cant look for your ball for 15 mins and play ready golf. but as expected we miandered on into the darkness. 17 holes were play in regulation making it an unfinished 18 holrs in 4 1/2 hours. its also disgusting of how much these staten island "municipal courses" charge $50 USC , not pesos, to play a round of golf when it could be parralled to community service. thats the twilight fee too. $75 on weekend mornings!!! $50 during the week!!!! you can play rutgers in nj for $50 on a weekend and you have to keep the pace of play or they kick you off. its absurd how any course on staten island can charge more than $30 on their help yourself courses. GO TO JERSEY !!!!!!!

Slow play no rangers out directing groups. 2 players took 5 hours

Our tee times were 9:16 and 9:24. First group didn't get out till 10:14, and took over 5 hours to finish. No ranger on the course to keep groups moving and you can't continue to do 8 min tee times, most amateur players cannot sustain this pace.

Greens were not in good condition, right after aeration. Round took just over 5 hours. Value for the money is ok but for a couple more bucks you may actually putt and finish a round in just over 4 hours.

Simply put, the course is beat up. It's possible that because of a busy summer it was difficult for their crew to tend to the course's needs consistently. It isn't a terribly challenging course, though it is made complicated by the extremely slow pace at which I've played every time. I wish they wouldn't overbook, every time, and allow for a steady flow throughout the day. I will play there again, though I won't rush back.

Play was slow as all courses have been on Staten Island this year. Course was nice and greens fast. Still think Silver Lake is the best shape for public course on SI but South Shore has improved ALOT over the last year and is a nice break from the busy Silver Lake course. Needs some more water in play to be a bit more fun. Overall a good spot to play plus 10 bucks back when you return cart.

Had a lot of fun and played my best round ever. Would have put up a better score if south shore had watered the greens and put a few yardage markers in the fairway.

I grew up playing golf on this course in the early
seventies with persimmon woods & MaxFli Blue Dots/balata covered golf balls. The course layout
always intriqued me, but was a bit rough to say the
least. I was very surprised @ the present condition
of this great layout! So many improvements!!! I just
wish players would repair their ballmarks & divots
& show more respect & appreciation for Staten Is's
public courses I so highly recommend playing.

Teed off at 9:30, played in 4.5 hours. A little slow but compared to previous years a quick round.
Course was in great shape.

As a SI resident this is the first time playing the course in ten years or so.
The condition was good but crowded even for a 3:22 tee time.
We played only 15 holes in four hours,no ranger or cart person.
To add insult to injury the course collects ten bucks for the cart key.this is a first for this golfer and I have golfed in twelve states in the US and a few in Mexico.
Needless to say I forgot to tell my wife about the key and am out the ten bucks!

I had 9am tee times and there were 4 foursomes waiting ahead of me and i knew it was going to be a long day. 40 minutes in and I didn't even finish the second hole yet. They need to space out the times better. Clubhouse smells like mold.

Ive been playing this course for years but in the last year or two I have refused to play here because its was in horrendous shape. Until one of my coworkers said they got a new grounds keeper and he really fixed it up. And yes he did. The greens are in awesome condition. There are actual fairways. and for the most part the rough has grass where in the past it would have been weeds or hardpan dirt. In closing im really happy to see change for the better at SSGC. I always thought it had a fun layout and now it has to turf to match