Montauk Downs was originally developed in 1927. Robert Trent Jones Sr. redesigned the present course in 1968 with assistance from his son, Rees. Montauk Downs was named in 2013 as a ‘Top 10 Best Municipal Course in U.S.’ by Links Magazine!
With both the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island Sound located nearby, the golf course is one of the windiest locations in the country and weather conditions can make the course play differently each day. Most of the holes have small greens that require precision approach shots over bunkers and there are five water hazards on the course.
The 12th hole at Montauk Downs is considered one of Long Island’s toughest holes. The 228 yard par 3 has an elevated tee and green, requiring players to carry a deep valley of fescue grass. The green is guarded by three sand traps, including two deep bunkers in the front.
The park also has a swimming pool and tennis courts.