Towers Country Club

This 1920s A.W. Tillinghast design proves that championship golf doesn't require 7,000 yards, stretching to just 6,400 from the tips while demanding every club in the bag through its strategic bunkering and subtle green complexes. The parkland layout threads between mature oaks and maples on Long Island's gently rolling terrain, with the architect's signature cross-bunkers still punishing wayward drives nearly a century later. Public access to authentic Tillinghast architecture remains rare in the New York metro area, making this a must-play for anyone serious about experiencing golden age design principles.