Back Nine Press – The Golf Courses of Long Island | Photography & Essays

Overview

From the outskirts of Queens to the far reaches of the Hamptons, The Golf Courses of Long Island guides readers along an 118‑mile corridor of storied greens and dramatic coastal scenery. This intimate celebration of the island’s golf landscape blends sweeping photography with engaging writing to illuminate the character of each course, both public and private, old and new.

The book pairs Patrick Koenig’s lush, painterly photographs with Peter L. Gray’s informative and entertaining prose. The result is a visual travel companion that invites you to pause, study the layout, and imagine your next round along Long Island’s legendary fairways and clubhouse traditions. It’s a thoughtful addition for readers who appreciate design, landscape, and the mood of great golf environments.

Included is a curated lineup that spans iconic venues such as Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the National Golf Links of America, Sebonack, Maidstone, Bethpage Black, and beyond. The collection also highlights works like Piping Rock Club, The Creek, Friar’s Head, Garden City Golf Club, and Fishers Island Club, among others. Each stop offers a unique sense of place—coastal breezes, windswept dunes, polished greens, and the quiet dignity of private clubs alongside celebrated public layouts.

Whether you’re planning a golf-focused road trip, building a personal library of golf architecture, or simply seeking coastal photography with a sporting thread, this book acts as both muse and guide. It invites readers to imagine the textures of turf, the tilt of a green, and the rhythm of a course that has hosted champions and weekend players alike.

What you’ll discover

• A visual tour of signature layouts, from rolling fairways to dramatic greenside bunkers.
• Insightful notes by Peter L. Gray that explain design choices and course histories.
• A curated mix of public and private courses, old and new, reflecting Long Island’s golf diversity.
• Vivid photography by Patrick Koenig that captures light, texture, and water features.
• Practical travel inspiration for planning a Long Island golf itinerary.

Who should read this

• Golf enthusiasts planning a regional trip or wishlist drive on Long Island.
• Architecture and landscape design fans who appreciate layout nuances and course storytelling.
• Collectors of coffee-table books looking for striking photography paired with accessible writing.
• Gift buyers seeking a distinctive sports book for fans of championship courses.