Amagansett Golf Club delivers a century’s worth of local charm and Gil Hanse strategy in a compact, creative package. Expect a memorable mix of short par 4s and testing par 3s, ideal for golfers who favor brains over brawn.
Amagansett Golf Club marries a century of East End tradition with Gil Hanse’s modern shotmaking philosophy. The routing uses compact property to full effect, weaving in short, clever par 4s and bruising par 3s—most notably the 264-yard 14th that is both infamous and beloved. Greens feature subtle tilts and deceptive runoffs, rewarding strategic thinking and steady nerves. The result: a fun-first experience that asks more about your nerve than your muscle.
Hanse’s expansion and renovation have injected strategy and contour into every corner, melding old and new into a genuine East End original.
Starting with a meaty par 4, the 431-yard opener sets the tone with a fairway that demands respect and a green that shrugs off casual approaches. There’s little time to settle—play smart right out of the gate.
Favor accuracy over distance, setting up a long iron or hybrid to a guarded green.
Miss left off the tee and you’re blocked; green-side miss can mean a quick bogey.
Maintained and cared for by a dedicated crew, with reliable greens and true putts.
Usually brisk except on peak weekends; the compact routing keeps groups moving.
Friendly, quirky, and down-to-earth with a members-first spirit and zero pretense.
Standard country-club casual; check with shop for outlier rules.
East End wind and sudden chill changes are common—layer up if storm clouds threaten.
Public times fill up fast during Hamptons peak travel; plan your tee slot well in advance.
Reading bounces and using slopes near greens can pay off; bring loft, but trust a bump-and-run when in doubt.
Confirm any updates on the back nine or unusual maintenance schedules—they’ve renovated recently.
Amagansett Country Club founded as a nine-hole member club
Gil Hanse expands course to 18 holes
Club celebrates centennial, '100 Years of Golf'
Back nine renovation led by Hanse begins
Renovated back nine reopens; club renamed Amagansett Golf Club
Amagansett began life in the Roaring Twenties, carving out nine holes for the summer set before Gil Hanse wove in his strategic genius with the full 18. Today, it’s a place where locals still celebrate a century of community fairway lore.
Few par 3s demand a full wood or hybrid in the Hamptons, but Amagansett’s 264-yard 14th does just that—and it’s all carry with little room for error. This one-shotter is burned into members’ memories and defines the test.
A 3-year Hanse-led project modernized the back nine and delivered new greenside fun without erasing the club’s old soul. Members toasted the relaunch by replaying the stretch and swapping rebuild stories in the clubhouse.
The club opened as a nine-holer in the Roaring Twenties.
Its official centennial was celebrated in 2021—historic for the Hamptons scene.
Gil Hanse’s expansion and redesign nearly doubled the course footprint in 2000.
The 14th is one of the region’s longest—and most daunting—par 3s.
Locals affectionately call the course a ‘hidden gem’ for its blend of fun and challenge.
Arguably the best affordable public golf on the East End—challenging, fun, and scenic.
One of America’s oldest, most revered championship venues—see it if you have a connection.
A bucket-list C.B. Macdonald masterpiece nearby.
Modern luxury and stunning views—extraordinary if you can gain access.
Bold, contemporary design with East End prestige—unique if you can wrangle a round.
Amagansett or East Hampton for convenience; Montauk if you want beach-town flavor and easy access to Montauk Downs.
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