The Links @ Shirley

This Robert Trent Jones-designed public track on Long Island delivers authentic links-style golf without the ocean views, carving through rolling terrain that mimics Scottish moorland with deep pot bunkers and firm, fast conditions. The windswept layout punishes wayward drives with thick fescue and rewards strategic positioning, particularly on the par-4 14th where a blind approach demands local knowledge. Jones crafted something special here—a true test that plays much tougher than its yardage suggests when the prevailing winds kick up.