Baiting Hollow · United States · New York
Friar's Head
Friar's Head Course holds a prominent position in New York golf. It is a major modern creation nestled in the dunes of Long Island. Located in Baiting Hollow, in the New York region, this course is set on coastal dune terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a quintessential American golf experience, with its unique history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Friar's Head Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
links · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,450 m · 2002
At a glance
Friar's Head Course holds a prominent position in New York golf. It is a major modern creation nestled in the dunes of Long Island. Located in Baiting Hollow, in the New York region, this course is set on coastal dune terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a quintessential American golf experience, with its unique history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Friar's Head Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
Geography & setting
Friar's Head Course is situated in Baiting Hollow, in the New York region of the United States. The course unfolds across coastal dune terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the precise nature of the soil, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Une création moderne majeure sur les dunes de Long Island.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 71, and measures approximately 6450 meters from the championship tees. The course expertly leverages its coastal dune environment to shape its angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Rankings
- #23
Practical information
- Official website
- www.friarshead.org/