Sands Point at Sands Point Golf Club

Sands Point Golf Club occupies a prominent peninsula on the North Shore of Long Island, approximately twenty-five miles from Manhattan. A.W. Tillinghast designed the course in the 1920s during his most prolific period, when he was creating many of his celebrated layouts in the metropolitan New York area. The property sits on elevated terrain with views across Long Island Sound, and the routing takes advantage of the natural contours and coastal setting that characterize this stretch of shoreline.

Tillinghast's design reflects his characteristic strategic approach, with fairways that reward positioning and greens that demand thoughtful approach play. The course features the rolling topography typical of the North Shore, with holes moving through varied elevation changes and mature tree corridors. Several holes play along or toward the water, incorporating the coastal landscape into the round. The bunkering shows Tillinghast's preference for bold, visible hazards that frame landing areas and guard green complexes.

The club has maintained a traditional private membership since its founding, serving families from the surrounding Gold Coast communities and the broader New York metropolitan area. Sands Point represents one of several Tillinghast designs that remain in the Long Island area, contributing to the region's rich golf architecture heritage. The course has undergone periodic updates over the decades while preserving the essential character of Tillinghast's original routing and design principles.