SMITHTOWN LANDING GOLF COURSE LLC

The rolling Long Island terrain here presents a deceptively demanding test where elevation changes and mature oak stands force strategic club selection on nearly every approach. Wind off the nearby sound adds another layer of complexity, particularly on the exposed back nine where three par-4s play significantly longer than their yardages suggest. What elevates this daily-fee gem above the crowded Long Island market is the routing's clever use of natural contours—you'll find yourself hitting from uneven lies that reward good course management over raw distance.