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4.2
1280 Reviews (1280)
5 Stars
612
4 Stars
503
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
87.6%
Recommend this course
1169 out of 1280 reviews
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3.7
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.1%
Recommend this course
80 out of 94 reviews
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Course Highlights
This South Shore waterfront layout consistently earns praise for its lush, well-maintained fairways and strategic hole angles near the water. Personable staff and a smooth pace of play make this an outstanding value for Long Island golfers.

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

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Reviews

4.2
1280 Reviews (1280)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 53
Bunkers 43
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
Advanced Golfers 30
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 32
Worth the Drive 26
Convenient to the City 23

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/25/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u475212339! 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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/01/2021

Hi, pjc115. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this place

Nice views off the water. Tough when the winds are blowing but great condition. Fun round especially for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/25/2021

Hi, QygywiocNsJP0dOXtOch. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Bay

Greens are TRUE glass carpets right now and they have the fairways mowed down so tight it’s like a true links on the front nine. Unbelievable early season shape. One of my favorite public layouts on Long Island for over 15 years. Course is only going to get tougher throughout the season. But if you like consistent true and fast greens, Middle bay will never disappoint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/25/2021

Hi, matthew6886736. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Greens

The Grounds Crew do an amazing job. Approach shots need to be close or a 2 putt can easily turn into a 3 with quick greens. First few holes start off very open and forgiving .... if the wind is under 10mph. As the course goes on accurate tee shots helps avoid water hazards. Par 5s can be long due to the wind...but Birdies are available throughout the round....Back 9 starts with Scenic 220 par 3 then a short par 4 on the 10th ... the back 9 seems to have a few more tighter fairways then the front ... the course is fun and a good test for all golfers.... but play from the proper tees .... or you’ll pay for it, and so will other golfers on the course behind you. Don’t be that guy that can’t put aside their Pride. Overall this a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/25/2021

Hi, jguitar29. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you 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
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

While the conditions were nearly perfect for the round, the greens were extremely fast, almost too much so. My prior ideas about Middle Bay was that it used to be a country club so we went expecting a sit down meal to be available, and it was not. The course was well manicured and taken care of. The holes are very close to one another and it was crowded today. It seemed like there were a lot of near misses with the other golfers and ourselves.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/18/2021

Hi, ekmrose. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/18/2021

Hello, louismarett27. Thank you for visiting us at The Golf Club at Middle Bay. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

Played on a Wednesday afternoon. Coarse is in very good shape. They maintain this Coarse very well. Great Staff. Always fun and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/18/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, johara13! 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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Pah2LnL! 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 166
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day of golf.

Despite my own play, I thoroughly enjoyed the round. The starter cooperated by letting me play through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2021

Hi, u229752176. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Golf Club at Middle Bay.

Played On
Reviews 145
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great course; but bird issues

The grass is growing in on this excellent course- great layout and the greens were rolling perfectly. A lot of divots need healing but other than that fairways were wonderful. Only complaint was the 6000 geese enjoying the course as well... sometimes interfering with play. As it is a course on the water, it naturally welcomes water fowl, but this was excessive. Not a big huge deal, but it can get on the nerves a bit.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/10/2021

Hello, NZIENTARSKI. Thank you for visiting us at The Golf Club at Middle Bay. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Benpath! 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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Pah2LnL! 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 20
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Hi, Morenojo1954. 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 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Immaculate greens

I’ve played here several times in the past and I’ve never seen the greens so immaculate. They rolled true and quick firm but accepting of high shots. The wind was howling today!!! Never experienced it, balls oscillating on the green and such. Very challenging. Oh and the seagulls on the second hole are bullies. One stole my ball and dropped it in the bay. Great course, great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Hi, u000001816566. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! 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
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u2928153! 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 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

COURSE HAS CHARACTER, BOSSES DO NOT!

Nice course, we listened to instructions of starter on pace of play, which they say should be four hours. After playing nine holes in two hours a comment was made by the ranger that the groups behind us were complaining about the pace? He tells us he thought our pace was just fine, however his "bosses" were complaining and we need to pick up the pace. He also made a comment about our abilities to play the game and that must have had something to do with our questionable pace. Therefore the bosses can take their golf course and shove it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/10/2021

Thank you for taking to the time to post a review of our course. We always welcome and appreciate any and all feedback. I am sorry to hear that this issue, ruined what was an otherwise positive experience on our course. . We pride ourselves on our pace of play and instruct our rangers to monitor each group’s pace to ensure the course maintains a pace that is acceptable to our standards. I apologize, if you feel that any issue was addressed less than professionally and I will look into and handle it to avoid any such occurrences in the future. I would be more than happy to discuss this further. Please feel free to call me directly at 516-766-1880 and ask for Aileen. Look forward to the opportunity to address any of your concerns.

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Commented on 05/07/2021

Hello, Paul8944577. Thank you for visiting us at The Golf Club at Middle Bay. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course by the Bay

Well maintenance, pace just right not too bad,

All staffs were friendly !

Nice view, but parking a little too far to walk to the pro shop !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/30/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Golfworld! 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Middle bay

Nice course, friendly staff. Pace of play was very slow

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/25/2021

Hello, u083162125. Thank you for visiting us at The Golf Club at Middle Bay. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/27/2021

Hi, EllenSzot. 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!

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