Arcadia Long Island Golf – Historic Hamptons Courses & Coastal Views

Arcadia: Long Island Golf, A Hamptons Tradition

When golf found its footing on Long Island in the late 19th century, it opened a gateway to a timeless pastime that now spans three centuries. Arcadia invites you to explore a region where more than 130 courses thread along Atlantic bays and tidal inlets, offering a mix of championship layouts and welcoming municipal greens.

In the Hamptons, famed clubs perch above glistening shorelines, while public clubs carve tight, rolling fairways that test a range of games. The area’s storied architects—A. W. Tillinghast, Devereux Emmet, Seth Raynor, and C. B. Macdonald—left a lasting imprint on many of Long Island’s most celebrated courses, shaping fairways that demand thoughtful strategy and precise iron play.

What you’ll experience

• Coastal scenery with sea breezes that temper a round on bright, sunlit days
• A spectrum of layouts from dramatic cliffside holes to shorefront greens
• World-class tournaments and exhibitions that highlight top-tier competition
• Iconic designs that showcase architectural character and historical significance
• Both private clubs and accessible public courses for flexible itineraries

Why Long Island is a compelling golf destination

• Long Island hosts the country’s most popular municipal facility, Bethpage Black, a centerpiece known as “the People’s Country Club”
• Historic courses charting a course through the area’s rolling terrain and tidal views
• A robust golfing culture tied to centuries of play, from early clubs to modern championships
• An inviting mix of scenic drives, maritime towns, and instructional opportunities for all levels

Whether you’re plotting a weekend escape, a tournament-focused itinerary, or an architecture-leaning round, Arcadia aims to connect you with the region’s golf heritage and its breathtaking coastal ambiance. The experience remains centered on possibility—each course presents a distinct mood, each round a chance to savor the sport’s history, and each visit something memorable rather than guaranteed results.