Friar's Head Golf Club
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 7,100yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 2002
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Modern
History
Friar's Head Golf Club, opened in 2002 on Long Island's North Fork bluffs above Long Island Sound, is Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's most celebrated East Coast work. The course occupies a former potato farm perched dramatically above the Sound, and the architects used the elevation changes and exposed topography to create a course channeling the spirit of great Scottish links. Wide fairways, deep bunkers, and greens that spill off the edges reward the full bag of shots. It entered Golf Digest's Top 100 almost immediately and has steadily climbed into the top 15, recognized as one of the finest courses built in the 21st century.
Signature Hole
14th hole, par 4, 464 yards — a sweeping downhill dogleg with panoramic views of Long Island Sound
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Friar's Head Golf Club public or private?
Friar's Head Golf Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Friar's Head Golf Club?
Friar's Head Golf Club was designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2002.
Where does Friar's Head Golf Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Friar's Head Golf Club ranks #14 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Friar's Head Golf Club?
The signature hole at Friar's Head Golf Club is the 14th hole, par 4, 464 yards — a sweeping downhill dogleg with panoramic views of Long Island Sound.