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Middle Bay Course

The Golf Club at Middle Bay

Oceanside, NY, USA
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18 holesPar 726,819 yds78.1/138

About this course

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.

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.

3027

Best in World

2793

Best in USA

152

Best in NY

Quick facts

Location
Oceanside, NY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1955
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,819 yards
Difficulty
78.1/138
Course Vaults score
6.9

Getting there

The Golf Club at Middle Bay lies just beyond the eastern edge of New York City, most easily accessed via John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), a mere twenty-minute drive to the south. Long Island MacArthur Airport offers a quieter alternative for private arrivals, though JFK's proximity and connectivity make it the natural gateway. The approach traces the southern shore of Long Island, slipping past suburban thoroughfares before arriving at the club's discreet entrance along the marshlands and tidal flats of Middle Bay - a surprising pocket of coastal tranquility within reach of Manhattan's towers, yet a world apart in character and seclusion.

FAQ

Common questions about Middle Bay

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

Middle Bay has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 48 logged golfers.

Middle Bay was designed by Alfred H. Tull and Kipp Schulties.

Yes. Middle Bay is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Middle Bay is 72.

Middle Bay plays 6,819 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Middle Bay is 138.

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