Red at Sunken Meadow State Park

Sunken Meadow State Park's Red Course occupies a distinctive setting on Long Island's North Shore in Kings Park, where public golf has been available since the mid-20th century. Alfred H. Tull designed the layout as part of a larger multi-course facility within this New York State park property, which overlooks Long Island Sound. The course serves a high-volume municipal role, providing accessible golf to residents and visitors in the greater Long Island region.

The routing works across rolling terrain characteristic of the North Shore's glacial topography, with elevation changes that distinguish it from the flatter courses found elsewhere on Long Island. Mature trees frame many holes, and the property's natural contours create variety in stance and approach angles. As a state park course, Red operates within a more rustic framework than private clubs in the area, with straightforward conditioning and a focus on playability for golfers of varying skill levels.

Sunken Meadow's three nine-hole courses—Red, Blue, and Green—can be combined in different eighteen-hole configurations, giving regulars options for repeat play. The facility attracts a steady stream of public players drawn by reasonable rates and the park's broader recreational amenities, including beach access and hiking trails. The courses reflect the democratic tradition of New York's state park golf programs, where design serves function and accessibility rather than championship ambition.