Island's End Golf & Country Club

Island's End Golf & Country Club sits on the North Fork of Long Island near Greenport, a maritime village known for its working waterfront and vineyard-dotted countryside. Herbert Strong designed the course in the 1960s during a period when he was active on Long Island, creating layouts that worked with the region's relatively flat terrain and coastal exposure. Strong, who also designed several other courses in the New York area, typically emphasized strategic bunkering and green complexes that rewarded thoughtful play over raw distance. The course occupies land characteristic of the North Fork's agricultural plain, with modest elevation changes and open views toward Peconic Bay and Shelter Island Sound. The routing takes advantage of prevailing winds off the water, which can significantly influence club selection and shot shaping. Mature trees frame many holes, though the layout retains enough openness to maintain its links-influenced character in exposed areas. Island's End serves a membership drawn largely from seasonal residents and year-round North Fork families, reflecting the area's blend of summer retreat culture and local community. The club operates as a traditional country club with golf as its centerpiece, complemented by social and dining amenities typical of mid-century Long Island clubs. The course remains a quiet fixture in the region's golf landscape, offering a straightforward test of golf in a setting defined more by maritime atmosphere than dramatic landforms.