Nassau Country Club

Review

“Nassau CC has been touched by many architects including most recently Tom Fazio's group. Fazio's group succeeded in making the course very difficult, lengthening many holes and stretching the course to well over 7000 yards as a par 70. Now quite difficult, Fazio's group also made the bunkers uniform and had them built in Augusta National style, scalloped and with shaved edges. While the bunkering is certainly unique, I'm not sure it fits with the course and takes away from aesthetics a bit. Nassau is in excellent condition, with extremely firm and fast greens and fairways that run for miles. Notable holes include the stretch from 5-9, including some really strong par fours and a very memorable par 3 5th that plays as a long carry to a green surrounded by a moat of bunkers. New York and Long Island in particular is extremely deep and competitive. While Nassau is not at the top, it is a very worthwhile play and certainly has its strengths."

2023