
Pines/Valley (Alternate) Course
Colonial Springs Golf Club




About this course
Colonial Springs Golf Club sits in East Farmingdale on Long Island, where suburban development meets the region's characteristic flat to gently rolling terrain. Arthur Hills designed the facility in the late twentieth century during a period when Long Island saw significant golf course construction to serve the area's growing population. The club operates as a public facility, making it accessible to a broad range of golfers in the Nassau County area. Hills, known for his work across the northeastern United States, typically emphasized playability for varied skill levels while incorporating strategic bunkering and water features where the landscape allowed. At Colonial Springs, the Pines and Valley nines can be combined in an alternate eighteen-hole routing, offering variety for regular players. The names suggest some differentiation in character—likely tree-lined corridors on the Pines nine and more open, lower-lying terrain on the Valley—though the overall property shares the modest elevation changes common to this part of Long Island. The course serves both daily-fee players and members in a region where golf remains popular despite space constraints. East Farmingdale's proximity to major roadways makes Colonial Springs a practical option for golfers throughout Nassau and western Suffolk counties. The layout reflects the practical considerations of Long Island public golf: manageable length, straightforward maintenance, and routing that accommodates steady play throughout the season.
Quick facts
- Location
- East Farmingdale, NY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,001 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.9/139
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
The journey to Colonial Springs Golf Club begins at one of the tri-state region's major hubs - either LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark Liberty (EWR) - followed by a straightforward drive east across Long Island, roughly forty-five minutes to an hour depending on traffic patterns and the time of day. For those arriving by private aviation, Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale sits mere minutes from the club's gates, offering the discretion and convenience that discerning members expect. The final approach transitions from the suburban corridors of central Long Island into the quieter, more verdant landscape of East Farmingdale, where tree-lined fairways and the club's understated entrance signal arrival at one of the Northeast's most storied private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Pines/Valley (Alternate) at Colonial Springs Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pines/Valley (Alternate) at Colonial Springs Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Pines/Valley (Alternate) was designed by Arthur Hills.
Pines/Valley (Alternate) at Colonial Springs Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pines/Valley (Alternate) is 72.
Pines/Valley (Alternate) plays 7,001 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pines/Valley (Alternate) is 139.






