Sands Point at Village Club of Sands Point

The Village Club of Sands Point occupies a distinctive setting on the North Shore of Long Island, where the peninsula extends into Long Island Sound. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the course, bringing his characteristic strategic approach to this waterfront property. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography and proximity to the Sound, with several holes offering views across the water. Jones, who maintained offices in nearby Montclair, New Jersey, completed numerous designs throughout the New York metropolitan area during his prolific mid-century career, and Sands Point represents his work in this affluent Gold Coast region.

The course layout reflects Jones's design philosophy of rewarding accurate play while providing options for golfers of varying abilities through multiple tee placements. The property's elevation changes and mature tree-lined corridors create definition between holes, while the coastal location introduces wind as a regular factor in club selection and strategy. The terrain includes both elevated and lower-lying areas, typical of Long Island's glacially-formed landscape.

The Village Club functions as a private country club serving the Sands Point community, an area historically known for grand estates and waterfront properties. The club provides traditional country club amenities beyond golf, including social and dining facilities that serve as a gathering place for members. The course remains a regional example of Jones's extensive portfolio of designs across the northeastern United States.