Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Overview
When it was conceived in the early 1920s, The Creek was considered “The Million Dollar Club” because of the wealth of its exclusive membership. The line that writer Royal Cortissoz wrote upon its 1923 opening remains true today: “The distinctive character of this course lies in its range.” It opens with holes framed by trees, mainly lindens that line the entry drive, then moves onto a bluff that overlooks Long Island Sound. At the turn, holes play adjacent to the shore, offering fresh takes on two of C.B. Macdonald’s most exciting template holes. The 10th, a dogleg along the sea, is his version of the Leven (of Lundin Links in Scotland), while the 11th is not just a Biarritz green, but an island Biarritz green. Other Macdonald favorites are also at The Creek, including the Eden, Redan and Short.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked since 2013.
Previous ranking: 133rd.
Highest ranking: 129th, 2023-'24.
Best in State: Ranked Top 15 in New York from 1997-2001 & 2007; Top 20 from 2003-2005 & since 2009.
2023-'24 ranking (and previously): 16th.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“A wonderful mixture of parkland, heathland, and links golf. Very special golf course painted by Macdonald, Raynor, and Hanse."
Read More2024
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“Strong aesthetics & character with great routing as you play down towards the water (holes 6-12) with unique green on the toughest handicap hole #6. Fun/risk reward on the drivable par 4 hole #10 leading to the massive island green on the par 3 hole #11. Very tricky green on short par 3 hole #17 & finishing 18th par 5 straight back up the hill."
Read More2024
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“Classic Golden Age C.B. Macdonald design with terrific views of Long Island Sound. Fast, firm, undulating template green complexes provide great challenge when trying to post a score here. Fun course to play with a friendly, welcoming staff. Don't hesitate if offered the invitation to play here."
Read More2023
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“A really fun and varied set of holes. If you've never seen them before, read about the following hole templates before coming out: Leven, Biarritz, short hole, punchbowl."
Read More2023
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“The Creek is such an amazing course. Holes 1 through 5 aren’t anything special but holes 6 to 18 make The Creek one of my favorite golf courses in the world. The Creek is located down the street from Piping Rock Club. The 10th hole runs parallel to the private beach club that the members also own. If you ever have a chance to play there, make sure to play. You will be stoked just like I was."
Read More2023
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“The Creek is a true hidden gem on the north shore of Long Island. The club is set on a majestic hill overlooking Long Island Sound. The course initially plays into the trees for the first 6 holes and is but a prelude to a crescendo that begins on the 7th hole, where the course begins its journey to the water and back. The 10th and 11th holes are truly spectacular as is the club house which overlooks the majority of the course. A mush play if you can get an invite."
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“A private course with a tale of two environments, the first 5 holes are in land but once the hill is crested for # 6 the player can see the entire course with many good holes, some template ones, some hills and some flat. A fun course."
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“This CB McDonald design offers the traditional template holes integrated into a unique landscape, with parts of the course offering different styles (parkland, links and beach). Lots of fun and a nice challenge."
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“The Creek has an impeccable layout and offers a lot of options on the approach and greens. Tee shots offer some forgiveness which allows some creativity coming into the greens. A remarkable setting and as you journey through the property, the scale surmounts up the 6th hole tee shot. One of the most stunning holes in all of golf. For what this course offers - I wouldn't surprised to see it break into the top 100 in the coming years. An absolute dark horse of Long Island."
Read More2023
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“CB McDonald, 1923 Recently renovated by Gil Hanse A beautiful location located in Locust Valley, New York on the north east portion of Long Island Classic old school architecture representing his template holes. The greens are a bit too quick for the undulations, probably not what architect intended. The 6th hole is where the course gets most interesting, especially the back nine."
Read More2023
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