One of the better golf value courses around ($35 walking is a great deal!). Not very long (6k yards or so), rather small greens and some holes are pretty narrow but very playable. For the most part the fairways and greens are in good shape. Tee boxes can use a touch up but still fine. If you play early (before 8AM) will usually finish in 4 hours.
5 months ago
Played this track two days ago (08/01/2024) and I was pretty happy with a 13 over 85 score on this relatively benign and short (Par 72, 6,173 yards from the tips) Devereux Emmet track (he also designed Garden City CC, a NY top 10 among private tracks).
All-in-all, for $27 (3PM true twilight rate: $23 + $4 reservation fee), it was more than worth the 26 mile trip to play one of the oldest tracks on Long Island albeit the difficulty level was down a couple of notches and the course was a bit beat-up with more than several bare spots, dusty cart paths and poorly maintained bunkers c/o Mr. Fox.
On the positive side of things, the tee boxes were in good shape and the greens were significantly smaller but ran true so I think that I've fared pretty well with smallish greens based on my track record on similar tracks this year.
Based on my recent experience, I think Emmet's course still has the bones of a good track despite the obvious lack of maintenance, but I hope that the town invests more to keep it in better condition.
As a bonus, I was also able to pick up a couple of spectators of the 4-legged variety (see pic below) for a few holes.
I may even assign some blame on Mr. Fox here for costing me a stroke on hole # 12, where I had a downhill stance due to the burrow from his den that was situated in the greenside bunker.
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with my score, so it's still all good in Mr. Fox's neighborhood.
Going in, I expected to shoot a low score due to the relatively easy rating (69.3/124), but I still had to grind to eke out a decent score.
One other thing that I noticed is that the facility has two working shower stalls, but whoever thought it was a good idea to use it as a storage area must have a screw loose.
I think if the stalls were maintained properly, they'd be more useful for golfers who'd be traveling from far away to play this good track.
Side notes:
[1] No driving range
[2] Shower stalls inoperable
[3] Putting green available
[4] Do not feed the wild life except for Mr.
Fox's brother, who was limping from one
of its hind legs.
[5] Excellent walking course with no
barriers or ropes. Tee boxes were close
to previous holes.
a year ago
I regret to write this because I've enjoyed a few rounds earlier this season here, but I can't begin to explain how displeased I was by the conditions considering the amount I was charged for a round at $65 per person. The tee boxes along with the fairways we're in shambles with a large amount of crabgrass, poor maintenance. The greens had large creators in them in many places and no not divot marks full on 2" deep holes. I would highly advise to avoid this place as they have nerve to charge the rates they charge with the extremely poor conditions of the course is purely criminal and they should be ashamed. I understand the summers can be brutal but the pictures will show why I'm so disgruntled. Please keep in mind I didn't think to take out my camera late into the round so the images you see aren't even the worst this course has to offer. It's obvious they don't care about their clientele or the course. I pray this saves a few people who work hard for their money from it being spent on a place that is wayyy below par!!! Absolutely disgraceful!!!
3 years ago
Unfortunately, the season is coming to an end and I just wanted to shout Brentwood out as one of favorite courses. All of the staff from the pro shop to the 19th hole servers are great people.
Onto the course, it’s a relatively easy and well maintained place. Wide open side by side fairways so you won’t lose your balls too often unless they go over a fence or deep in the trees. The greens are in great condition. There aren’t any geese to worry about thanks to the foxes that are roaming freely (careful, they’ll steal food out of your cart).
This place is rarely packed.. we’re always starting on time or 10 minutes early. And we always make the trip out to Brentwood bc it’s always a good time. Can’t wait til next season
3 years ago
I had a genuinely frustrating experience during my round today. My group of three had a 4:10 PM tee time, and we were looking forward to a relaxing round after a long day of work. The front nine went as expected, but things took a turn at the tenth hole.
We were suddenly pressured by a grounds crew performing green maintenance. They were closely trailing us in a truck and a tractor, creating a tense atmosphere with their presence and noise. It felt as if we were being rushed off the course, leaving no room for the enjoyment and focus that golf requires. Private conversations were impossible, and our concentration was constantly broken.
I completely understand that maintenance is necessary, but the way it was handled showed little regard for players on the course. It seemed the crew was more concerned with finishing their shift than respecting our time and space.
I hope in the future, the management will consider scheduling maintenance in a way that doesn’t disrupt the experience for paying guests. Golf is meant to be therapeutic and enjoyable—not something that feels rushed and stressful.
I sincerely hope this encounter is not reflective of Brentwood’s usual standards. I would hate to never return over something so small that tarnished what would have otherwise been a wonderful experience. This beautiful course has such potential, and it would be such a shame if some mistakes in its management tarnish its reputation.
9 months ago
