Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Overview
When it was conceived in the early 1920s, The Creek was considered “The Million Dollar Club” because of the wealth of its exclusive membership. The line that writer Royal Cortissoz wrote upon its 1923 opening remains true today: “The distinctive character of this course lies in its range.” It opens with holes framed by trees, mainly lindens that line the entry drive, then moves onto a bluff that overlooks Long Island Sound. At the turn, holes play adjacent to the shore, offering fresh takes on two of C.B. Macdonald’s most exciting template holes. The 10th, a dogleg along the sea, is his version of the Leven (of Lundin Links in Scotland), while the 11th is not just a Biarritz green, but an island Biarritz green. Other Macdonald favorites are also at The Creek, including the Eden, Redan and Short.
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Awards
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked since 2013. Highest Ranking: 133rd, 2021-2022. Current Ranking: 133rd.
Best in State: Ranked Top 15 in New York from 1997-2001 & 2007; Top 20 from 2003-2005 & since 2009. Current Ranking: 16th since 2019.
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Review
“A fantastic and underrated C.B. MacDonald club on Northern Long Island, the Creek is a highly memorable and fun course. While it is accurate the first 4 holes are the weakest on the course, the layout really starts to shine beginning on the 6th, a downhill par 4 with a punchbowl green and incredible reveal of the water. From here, the course runs back and forth along the water playing in the sandy dunes. Featuring a number of templates, some of these holes have to be seen to be believed like the island Biarritz 11th and Short 17th playing over a graveyard. The course is short for good golfers but it's hard to imagine a more fun summertime round than the Creek Club."
Read More2022
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“Idyllic setting for a well-conditioned course that starts with some tree-lined holes followed by dunes-like terrain as the course falls to the bay and then returns up the hill. Plenty of challenge, but little to discourage lesser players. A classic old-style course not to be missed if the opportunity to play arises."
Read More2021
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