Patrick Koenig
Patrick Koenig
Roger Ferris + Partners
Patrick Koenig
Patrick Koenig
Patrick Koenig
The Bridge
Overview
The Bridge, which opened in 2002 and is one of the newest clubs in the Hamptons, has an initiation fee nearing $1.5 million. Yet it is anything but a hidebound, traditional club. Wearing jeans, cargo shorts or a cap turned backward is not only OK, it's encouraged, if that's how you want to express yourself. The glass-walled, modernistic clubhouse (pictured) looks like a turbine engine spun out of control. The most spectacular views of the Rees Jones course and Peconic Bay are not from the dining room but from the expansive locker rooms, because that's where members hang out most.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked Top 20 in New York from 2003-2009; Top 25 from 2011-2012 & since 2015; Top 30 from 2013-2014.
2023-'24 ranking: 18th.
Previous ranking: 21st.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“The Bridge is a vibe, and has a more eclectic and artsy feel than other illustrious Long Island clubs. The course may not rival some of the best on the island, but it still makes for a pleasant round. The recent addition of waste bunkers on the course, which replace wooded areas, make it more playable for the average player."
Read More2024
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“This course is on 500 acres. The distance between holes is immense, so there is a sense of privacy on this course with only one home, the owner's. The views from the very modern-looking clubhouse out over Noyac Bay and Shelter Island Sound are breathtaking. The Rees Jones course has undergone some changes, especially to the bunkers and the one green they moved. It is a very expensive and private club and if you get an invitation--go."
Read More2024
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“Fascinating Club and course built on an old race track with plenty of leftover remnants inspired by racecars. The course is modern, big, and brawny, with a difficult walk up and down impressive land movement for Eastern Long Island. The Bridge features fantastic firm, fast conditions and presents beautifully with gorgeous bunkering and views of Noyack Bay from several holes. It is a very challenging golf course, playing longer with many holes playing uphill and into the wind, but the fairways are sufficiently wide and kudos to the ownership for converting scrubby fescue into sandy waste areas this offseason to improve playability and pace of play. This is an excellent course and experience and one that would probably rank higher if it weren't sitting next to some of the best courses in the world."
Read More2024
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“In a geographical that is concentrated with some of the best golf courses in the US, The Bridge certainly holds it's own. The course has a lot to offer, with changes in undulation, twists and turns, and greens that are firm and fast. The landscape presents a beautiful aesthetic and the history as a former racetrack is unique, with reminders present throughout the course. The challenge is tough but the round is fun."
Read More2024
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“Firm turf and great roll here so it's a great place to play golf. I feel like an opportunity was missed as this location is amazing - a gorgeous hill on Long Island. The routing goes straight up and down the hill all in order to setup a couple fantastic views. No holes were laid out across the hill to test your ability on different slopes."
Read More2022
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“Cool "artsy" vibe with a surprisingly good golf course that has been heavily modified from the original Rees Jones design. Would be a fun club to play regularly."
Read More2018
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“Potentially a great golf course. If all of the tee boxes are open, The Bridge has lots of different looks to it. Significant elevation which is hard to find on long island and sweeping views of the bay. If the tees boxes are not all open for play the course can be a little repetitive in length and design. Conditioning is right up there with the big boys in the area. The views from the clubhouse are spectacular so be sure to grab lunch after and spend some time on the outdoor patio. Be aware that the locker rooms also make use of the views and include a full wall of windows looking outside. There's also a good chance of running into a celebrity so dress to impress. There's even a rumor that it has an indoor Formula 1 simulator."Take it to The Bridge"
Read More2018
