Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Suffolk County, New York

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Suffolk County, New York, ranked by the lowest slope rating from each course's men's tees. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

How this ranking is built

Slope rating measures how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer than for a scratch golfer. Each course is ranked by the lowest slope rating above 55 from its men's tees. Women's ratings are used only where a course publishes no men's rating. Where a course has both, its 18-hole rating is used rather than a nine-hole one. 41 of the 75 public and municipal golf courses listed in Suffolk County, New York have a slope rating on file, taken from each course's published scorecard.

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Hardest public courses in New York Every rated course in New York

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Heatherwood Golf Club White tees · 3,775 yds · Rating 59.4 · Par 60Centereach	Centereach	60	95
2	Rolling Oaks Country Club White tees · 4,110 yds · Rating 60.6 · Par 65Rocky Point	Rocky Point	65	107
3	Shelter Island Country Club White tees · 5,024 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 64Shelter Island Heights	Shelter Island Heights	64	107
4	Fishers Island Club Green tees · 4,015 yds · Rating 59.8 · Par 60Fishers Island	Fishers Island	60	108
5	Laurel Links Country Club Family Tee 1 · 3,295 yds · Rating 57.4 · Par 56Town of Southold	Town of Southold	56	110
6	South Fork Country Club Gold tees · 4,643 yds · Rating 63.4 · Par 70Amagansett	Amagansett	70	110
7	Timber Point Golf Course Gold tees · 5,667 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 72Brentwood	Brentwood	72	111
8	Gull Haven Golf Club White/Blue tees · 5,336 yds · Rating 65.2 · Par 70Central Islip	Central Islip	70	112
9	Mill Pond Golf Course Gold tees · 5,156 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 70Medford	Medford	70	114
10	Spring Lake Golf Club Hybrid tees · 5,663 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 72Town of Brookhaven	Town of Brookhaven	72	115
11	Southampton Golf Course Yellow tees · 5,968 yds · Rating 67.9 · Par 70Town of Southampton	Town of Southampton	70	115
12	Indian Island Golf Course Gold tees · 5,689 yds · Rating 67.5 · Par 72Riverhead	Riverhead	72	116
13	Tallgrass Golf Club Gold tees · 5,613 yds · Rating 67.5 · Par 71Shoreham	Shoreham	71	117
14	Huntington Country Club White tees · 5,199 yds · Rating 65.5 · Par 69Town of Huntington	Town of Huntington	69	118
15	Port Jefferson Country Club Gold tees · 5,485 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 72Port Jefferson	Port Jefferson	72	118
16	Middle Island Country Club Yellow tees · 5,980 yds · Rating 68.6 · Par 70Town of Brookhaven	Town of Brookhaven	70	118
17	Westhampton Country Club Green tees · 4,935 yds · Rating 65.4 · Par 70Village of Westhampton Beach	Village of Westhampton Beach	70	119
18	Indian Hills Country Club Gold tees · 5,147 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 72Town of Huntington	Town of Huntington	72	119
19	Swan Lake Golf Club Gold tees · 5,865 yds · Rating 68.4 · Par 72Manorville	Manorville	72	119
20	Quogue Field Club White/Red tees · 5,186 yds · Rating 66.5 · Par 72Quogue	Quogue	72	120
21	Bellport Country Club White tees · 5,539 yds · Rating 68.0 · Par 71Village of Bellport	Village of Bellport	71	120
22	Crab Meadow Golf Course Silver tees · 5,568 yds · Rating 66.6 · Par 72Town of Huntington	Town of Huntington	72	120
23	Pine Ridge Golf Club White tees · 5,612 yds · Rating 67.5 · Par 70Town of Brookhaven	Town of Brookhaven	70	120
24	Southward Ho Country Club Gold tees · 5,570 yds · Rating 67.1 · Par 71Brentwood	Brentwood	71	121
25	Brentwood Country Club White tees · 5,835 yds · Rating 67.8 · Par 72Brentwood	Brentwood	72	121

Suffolk County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Suffolk County, New York?

Heatherwood Golf Club in Centereach is currently the easiest golf course in Suffolk County based on slope (slope rating 95).

How many ranked golf courses are in Suffolk County, New York?

111 golf courses in Suffolk County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating above 55 from each course's men's tees. Women's ratings are used only where a course publishes no men's rating. Where a course has both, its 18-hole rating is used rather than a nine-hole one. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Suffolk County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.