
Red/Blue Course
Timber Point Golf Club

About this course
Timber Point Golf Club sits on a peninsula jutting into the Great South Bay on Long Island's south shore, occupying land that was once part of a larger estate. The course was designed by Harry Colt and Charles Alison in the late 1920s, part of their notable American work during that period. The property's natural setting provides water views and exposure to coastal winds that influence play throughout the round. The routing takes advantage of the peninsula's topography, with holes moving through varied terrain that includes some elevation change unusual for Long Island's barrier island region. The layout features the strategic bunkering and green complexes characteristic of Colt and Alison's design philosophy, requiring thoughtful course management rather than simply overpowering the holes. Several holes play along or near the bay, where wind direction becomes a significant factor in club selection and strategy. Timber Point operates as a public facility within the Suffolk County park system, making this Golden Age design accessible to a broad range of golfers. The course has maintained much of its original character despite the decades, with the natural landscape and water views remaining central to the experience. The combination of historical design pedigree, scenic coastal setting, and public accessibility gives Timber Point a distinctive place among Long Island's golf courses.
Quick facts
- Location
- Great River, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Designer(s)
- Harry S. Colt, C. H. Alison
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,641 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.5/127
Getting there
Most visitors to Timber Point Golf Club arrive through one of New York's three major gateways - JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark Liberty - though the journey from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma shaves the drive to under thirty minutes. The route south and east from the city traces the spine of Long Island, trading the density of the boroughs for the quieter, tree-lined stretches of the South Shore, where suburban roads give way to salt marsh and tidal creek. As you approach Great River, the landscape opens to reveal glimpses of the Great South Bay, and the final turn onto the club grounds feels like a crossing into another era - a secluded municipal treasure perched on a narrow peninsula where golf has been played since 1923.

FAQ
Common questions about Red/Blue at Timber Point Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Red/Blue was designed by Harry S. Colt and C. H. Alison.
Yes. Red/Blue at Timber Point Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Red/Blue is 72.
Red/Blue plays 6,641 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Red/Blue is 127.
Red/Blue is a 18-hole course.




