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Thunderbird at Spring Lake Golf Club
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Situated in the heart of Long Island, Spring Lake Golf Club sprawls across 180 acres next to its namesake lake. There are two courses available at the club, the 18-hole Thunderbird and the nine-hole Sandpiper Course. The Thunderbird Course is characterized by its massive greens, most of which are lined with bunkers. Some of the fairways are wide and forgiving, but there are some narrower ones that require extra attention. At 7,035 yards from the back tees, there are a few holes that long hitters will enjoy but there are also some that will test your short-game skills. With the diversity among all of the holes, you may find yourself using all the clubs in your bag. Although Spring Lake's Sandpiper Course is only nine holes, it's just as intimidating as the Thunderbird.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7035 yards | 72.7 | 130 |
| Blue | 72 | 6445 yards | 69.9 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6011 yards | 67.9 | 120 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5366 yards | 72.2 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/129 | 447 | 364 | 208 | 572 | 379 | 172 | 428 | 421 | 531 | 3522 | 337 | 518 | 373 | 200 | 451 | 365 | 170 | 460 | 577 | 3451 | 6973 |
| Blue M: 70.7/125 | 423 | 338 | 187 | 520 | 349 | 153 | 394 | 399 | 512 | 3275 | 326 | 497 | 343 | 180 | 411 | 344 | 158 | 421 | 549 | 3229 | 6504 |
| White M: 68.6/120 | 394 | 314 | 158 | 481 | 324 | 128 | 377 | 381 | 493 | 3050 | 315 | 463 | 318 | 154 | 392 | 310 | 142 | 390 | 519 | 3003 | 6053 |
| White/Red M: 66.5/115 W: 71.3/121 | 394 | 314 | 135 | 383 | 266 | 128 | 377 | 381 | 493 | 2871 | 315 | 463 | 318 | 125 | 298 | 310 | 142 | 390 | 431 | 2792 | 5663 |
| Red W: 68.1/114 | 314 | 295 | 135 | 383 | 266 | 112 | 363 | 345 | 470 | 2683 | 304 | 447 | 296 | 125 | 298 | 297 | 129 | 305 | 431 | 2632 | 5315 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 8 |
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Perfect condition
This is one of my favorite courses in Suffolk county. For an average to decent golfer like myself it is just challenging enough without being unfair. I played it on July 16th and it was in near perfect condition.
Very good course. Unconcerned staff.
Course conditions are very very good. Pro shop staff however has had a poor reputation for customer concern for many years. More than half a dozen different golfers I have met have told me of their dissatisfaction with staff treatment.
Bring your confirmation #
Booked tee times for $45 per player. When we got to the course they said it would be $58 per player. Advised we booked on line at golfnow for $45 and showed them te confirmation # and print out. A mgr came out and again said it was $58 ,I told we would not pay for $58, he then said I guess I'll give to you for $45, and then said "you should thank me ". I asked why when that was the price we booked it for. He continued to be a bit of a wise guy after that. Don't go there, go to nearby Rock Hill, Swan Lake, Pine Hills, nicer courses and friendlier staff
Excellent layout
Park like setting on Long Island. Course is well maintained and has some interesting holes. A good choice for the intermediate player. We got out just before a Golf Channel outing and played in 4.5-4.75 hours.
If only the staff cared......
I had a 6:20am tee time. Arrived at course at 6am and proceeded to pro shop, only to find out from starter that pro shop doesn't open until 6:30am. Someone explain to me how you book 6:20am tee times and "open" at 6:30am! In addition, the starter let a single go out before the shop opened because he needed to be somewhere. Don't we all? Once open, the women behind the counter was just plain rude.
If the staff was half as nice as the course layout and condition, this would always be a must play. Once we teed off, we played in under 4 hours. It is a must to play early, as we walked off 18, there were 3 groups waiting to tee of on 1st tee.
I recommend this course because of the layout and conditions and NOT because of the staff.
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