SCHONEY HILLS

The rolling Nassau County terrain delivers genuine elevation changes that most Long Island tracks can only dream about, with the par-4 12th plunging 60 feet from tee to green through a corridor of mature oaks. This public gem punches well above its weight class with thoughtfully positioned bunkers and undulating greens that reward precision over power—a refreshing contrast to the target-golf mentality plaguing too many modern layouts. Smart golfers will appreciate how the routing takes full advantage of the natural topography, creating sight lines and approach angles that feel organic rather than manufactured.