
Hamlet Course
Hamlet Golf & Country Club


About this course
Hamlet Golf & Country Club, nestled in Commack, Long Island, embodies a classic suburban golfing experience with a vibrant social atmosphere. Built during a boom in residential golf communities, the course offers a respite from the surrounding bustle, prioritizing camaraderie and accessibility. The parkland-style course, designed to be forgiving from the tee, features tree-lined fairways and strategically placed water hazards that penalize errant approaches. While not overly long, it rewards smart course management and precise iron play, particularly on the challenging par-3s. Hamlet is known more for its active membership and strong local presence than any national acclaim. It serves as a hub for the Commack community, hosting regular tournaments, social events, and thriving junior programs. The clubhouse is known for its bustling bar scene, and the club’s lobster nights are a social highlight, drawing members for both the quality of the seafood and the lively atmosphere.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NY
Quick facts
- Location
- Commack, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Stephen Kay
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,462 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Most arrivals to Hamlet Golf & Country Club touch down at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, a quick fifteen-minute drive north through the wooded residential stretches of central Suffolk County. Those flying into the New York metro area's larger hubs - JFK or LaGuardia - should anticipate roughly an hour's eastbound journey along the Long Island Expressway, trading urban density for the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods of Commack. The final turn off Veteran's Memorial Highway leads through a landscape of modest suburban grace, where the club's understated entrance offers a discreet retreat from the bustle of the island's western corridor.

FAQ
Common questions about Hamlet
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hamlet has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Hamlet was designed by Stephen Kay.
Hamlet is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Hamlet is 70.
Hamlet plays 6,462 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hamlet is 132.



