CRAB MEADOW GOLF COURSE

The rolling Long Island terrain delivers a surprisingly stern test through mature oak and maple corridors that frame generous landing areas before demanding precision into well-protected greens. Dick Wilson's 1960s design philosophy shines brightest on the par-4 14th, where an elevated tee shot over wetlands sets up a nerve-testing approach to a green that slopes dramatically toward the hazard. This municipal gem proves that public golf on the Island can challenge even single-digit handicappers when the wind picks up off the Sound.