The Golf Club at Middle Bay

Middle Bay occupies a waterfront site in Oceanside on Long Island's South Shore, where tidal marshes and bay views shape the character of play. The course was originally designed by Alfred H. Tull, a regional architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century who worked on several layouts across the New York metropolitan area. More recently, architect Kipp Schulties undertook renovation work to update the design while respecting the property's natural constraints and routing. The layout reflects the challenges of golf in a coastal Long Island setting, where prevailing winds off the Atlantic and Middle Bay influence club selection and strategy throughout the round. The relatively flat terrain typical of barrier island topography is punctuated by water features and marshland that come into play on several holes. Golfers navigate a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with the proximity to tidal waters creating both scenic backdrops and strategic hazards. The Golf Club at Middle Bay serves the South Shore golfing community as a private facility. Like many clubs in the densely populated Nassau County corridor, it provides a retreat from urban surroundings while remaining accessible to members from Brooklyn, Queens, and western Long Island. The course reflects the evolution of golf in this region, where land pressures and environmental considerations have long influenced design and maintenance practices.