
Noyac Course
Noyac Golf Club

About this course
Noyac Golf Club sits on the eastern end of Long Island near Sag Harbor, occupying land that reflects the rolling, wooded character typical of the Hamptons region. The course was originally designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in the 1960s as a nine-hole layout serving the local community. Over subsequent decades, the course has undergone renovations and expansions, with work by Stephen Kay and Ross Forbes helping to refine the routing and playing characteristics while maintaining the intimate scale of the property. The layout moves through a mix of mature trees and open corridors, with modest elevation changes that provide natural definition to the holes. The property's relatively compact footprint requires thoughtful shot-making rather than overwhelming length, and the design emphasizes accuracy and course management over pure power. Several holes play along or across natural drainage areas that add strategic interest to approach shots and recoveries. Noyac functions as a semi-private facility, serving both members and outside play during certain times. The club maintains a low-key, accessible atmosphere compared to some of the more exclusive establishments elsewhere in the Hamptons, appealing to golfers who prioritize playability and a straightforward golf experience. The setting offers views of the surrounding woodlands and occasional glimpses of the tidal waters that characterize this part of Long Island, providing a quiet retreat from the busier resort courses in the area.
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
- Sag Harbor, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1963
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William F. Mitchell, Stephen Kay, Ross Forbes
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,886 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/135
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to Noyac Golf Club unfolds across the East End of Long Island, typically beginning with arrival at either LaGuardia (LGA) or MacArthur/Islip (ISP), the latter offering a more direct route via a ninety-minute drive east through the Hamptons' tree-lined lanes and past the quiet villages that define this stretch of the North Fork. For those arriving by private aircraft, East Hampton Airport (HTO) sits just minutes away and provides the discretion befitting this understated enclave. The final approach winds through Sag Harbor's maritime landscape - salt marshes and glimpses of Peconic Bay giving way to the club's secluded grounds - where the transition from seasonal resort bustle to the calm, manicured fairways of Noyac marks an arrival into one of the region's most deliberately private golfing sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Noyac
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Noyac has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
Noyac was designed by William F. Mitchell, Stephen Kay, and Ross Forbes.
Noyac is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Noyac is 72.
Noyac plays 6,886 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Noyac is 135.



