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Crab Meadow Course

Crab Meadow Golf Course

Northport, NY, USA
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brendanhohner
Joe Mohen
Coach Kev
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18 holesPar 726,598 yds75.8/131

About this course

Crab Meadow Golf Course occupies a scenic waterfront property on the north shore of Long Island in Northport, overlooking Long Island Sound. The course was originally designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in 1962 as a municipal facility operated by the Town of Huntington. Mitchell routed the layout to take advantage of the natural terrain and water views, creating a course that blends parkland and links-like characteristics across its varied topography. The course features several holes that play along or near the shoreline, offering views across the Sound and exposure to coastal winds that can significantly affect play. The routing moves through rolling terrain with mature trees framing many holes, while others present more open, windswept character. The property's elevation changes and natural contours provide strategic interest throughout the round. Stephen Kay undertook renovation work at Crab Meadow to restore and enhance Mitchell's original design intent while modernizing certain features. As a public facility, the course serves a broad range of golfers from the Long Island area and remains a popular destination for its combination of accessibility, scenic setting, and solid design values. The layout provides a genuine test of golf in a coastal environment without the exclusivity or expense of nearby private clubs, making it a valued resource for municipal golf in the region.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

3934

Best in World

3691

Best in USA

196

Best in NY

Quick facts

Location
Northport, NY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1963
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,598 yards
Difficulty
75.8/131
Course Vaults score
5.7

Getting there

The journey to Crab Meadow Golf Course begins at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or nearby MacArthur Airport (ISP) on Long Island, each roughly forty-five minutes to an hour from the club depending on traffic patterns across the Queens or Nassau corridor. From either hub, the route traces eastward through the suburban spine of Long Island before veering north toward the North Shore's quieter villages, where the landscape gradually softens into the rolling terrain and waterfront character that defines Northport. The final miles wind through tree-lined residential streets that open onto the club's gently undulating grounds overlooking Northport Harbor, a serene arrival that feels worlds removed from the metropolitan sprawl left behind.

FAQ

Common questions about Crab Meadow

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Crab Meadow has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.

Crab Meadow was designed by William F. Mitchell and Stephen Kay.

Yes. Crab Meadow is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Crab Meadow is 72.

Crab Meadow plays 6,598 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Crab Meadow is 131.

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