St. George’s offers pure, old-school shotmaking with a pedigree that places it among Long Island’s best. It’s a course crafted for variety and strategy—not just brute force—and every round offers a masterclass in precision, clever angles, and timeless design.
Look for the hand-lettered Emmet plaque near the 1st tee—an original artifact honoring the architect’s direct involvement.
St. George’s is Golden Age parkland distilled—rolling terrain, cunning use of natural ground movement, and a routing that reveals strategic options on nearly every hole. Emmet’s original bones produce classic angles, varied green contours, and bold bunkering, all freshly sharpened by Gil Hanse’s meticulous restoration. The layout’s compact acreage belies a test demanding both thought and execution; risk/reward tension and recovery options define the round from the first tee through the uphill finish.
Devereux Emmet’s vision is apparent on every hole—subtle deception, creative use of topography, and bold green complexes combine to shape a timeless test fully restored and respected by Gil Hanse.
This colossal par 5 demands three solid strikes to reach home, with shifting wind and a narrowing landing zone on the approach. The hole's gently rising fairway and well-protected green make it a true test for all but the longest hitters.
Plan your layup smartly—forcing the green in two tempts disaster, while a well-placed second leaves a comfortable wedge in.
Miss the fairway left or right and you'll contend with deep rough or bunker trouble, turning par into a real grind.
Fast, firm fairways and well-kept greens, especially after recent conditioning upgrades.
Efficient, private-club pacing; expect rounds under 4.5 hours.
Classic, understated, and historic—traditional Long Island private club ambiance with Golden Age charm.
Standard private-club attire expected; collared shirts and proper golfwear required.
Firm greens and cunning bunkers reward controlled spin and tight distance management.
Walking is encouraged—the course is compact but undulating; a lightweight bag will serve you well.
Sloped and subtle, the greens can be lightning fast by afternoon—even members are sometimes surprised.
You’ll play every club more than once; practice both high, soft shots and creative bump-and-runs.
Course opens as a Devereux Emmet original design.
Gil Hanse completes a historic restoration, reviving Emmet's Golden Age features.
Hosts Long Island Amateur.
Hosts NYS Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur championships.
Devereux Emmet personally picked the land, designed every hole, and even spent a decade serving as greens chairman while winning the club championship three times. This deep personal connection sets St. George’s apart from even his other designs.
Gil Hanse’s 2011 restoration brought back Emmet’s bold bunkering and natural corridors, transforming the tactical landscape and injecting the course with a fresh strategic spark that modern players rave about.
The club has hosted 11 national open titles and key New York amateur championships, serving for generations as a proving ground for the region’s best up-and-coming talent.
Course founder Devereux Emmet lived on property and directly managed early course upkeep.
Gil Hanse’s restoration revived bunkers hidden for decades, bringing the course back to its original visual drama.
The club’s trophy case includes titles from 11 different regional and state-level ‘open’ championships.
Players joke about the 'Emmet bounce'—subtle kicks off firm fairways shaped by the property’s natural undulations.
America’s toughest muni and a pure test for the public golfer—tournament conditioning and drama.
Modern architectural marvel—an unforgettable Long Island dunes/parkland blend.
The classic’s classic—sea air and Golden Age brilliance.
Quirk, variety, and Emmet’s adventurous green sites set on the North Shore.
Historic CB Macdonald strategy and elite setting—architecture fans' dream.
Stony Brook or Port Jefferson for convenience to St. George’s and North Shore golf; or Garden City if anchoring with Bethpage and Nassau County classics.
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Why it matches: If St. George's Golf & Country Club is your kind of course, Texarkana Country Club is worth a look because it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: Radrick Farms Golf Course is a natural next stop after St. George's Golf & Country Club: it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: What links these two? A comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character — a familiar feeling, expressed in Vesper Country Club's own setting.
Prestigious U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup host
Classic New England routing
Host of LPGA and Metro events
Community Sentiment
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