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See the full story · 1 sourcesGolfweek has released its 2026 ranking of the nation's best classic golf courses , and more than a dozen New York courses made the list.
The ranking evaluates the top 200 U.S. golf courses that opened before 1960, based on ratings from Golfweek's panel of course evaluators. Earlier this month, Golfweek similarly ranked the nation's best modern golf courses and four New York golf courses were among the best, according to the rankings.
Why does Golfweek split rankings between modern and classic? Simple - they are two very different eras.
In considering both categories, each course must receive at least 25 ratings from panel members to be eligible, according to Golfweek. Only rounds played within the past 10 years are considered, helping ensure courses continue to meet the publication's standards over time.
Here's which New York classic golf courses are some of the best in the country.
Classic New York courses in Golfweek's top 100
To be considered a classic course by Golfweek , the course has to have opened before 1960 in the U.S.
"The Classic style of architecture was basically natural with intimate routings that enabled holes to cling to native landforms," according to Golfweek. "Greens were built from native soil that was pushed up and shaped, giving Classic designers enormous freedom to build oddly shaped putting surfaces with more contour than typically seen in the Modern era, when green speeds became much greater."
Here's more on the 17 classic golf courses in New York within Golfweek's top 100.
National Golf Links of America
2026 ranking: No. 4
Average rating: 9.25
Where the course is located: 149 Sebonac Inlet Road, Southampton
Who designed the course: Charles Blair Macdonald
When the course opened: 1911
Type of course: Private
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
2026 ranking: No. 5
Average rating: 9.21
Where the course is located: 200 Tuckahoe Road in Southampton
Who designed the course: William S. Flynn, Howard C. Toomey
When the course opened: 1931
Type of course: Private
Fishers Island Club
2026 ranking: No. 9
Average rating: 8.78
Where the course is located: 20449 East Main Road, Fishers Island
Who designed the course: Seth Raynor
When the course opened: 1926
Type of course: Private
Winged Foot Golf Club (West)
2026 ranking: No. 16
Average rating: 8.40
Where the course is located: 851 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck
Who designed the course: A.W. Tillinghast
When the course opened: 1923
Type of course: Private
Maidstone Club
2026 ranking: No. 24
Average rating: 8.10
Where the course is located: 50 Old Beach Lane, East Hampton
Who designed the course: William H. Tucker, Willie Park Jr.
When the course opened: 1899
Type of course: Private
Bethpage State Park Golf Course (Black)
2026 ranking: Tied for No. 27
Average rating: 7.99
Where the course is located: 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale
Who designed the course: A.W. Tillinghast
When the course opened: 1935
Type of course: Daily fee/municipal
Garden City Golf Club
2026 ranking: No. 29
Average rating: 7.96
Where the course is located: 315 Stewart Ave., Garden City
Who designed the course: Devereaux Emmet, Walter J. Travis
When the course opened: 1901
Type of course: Private
Oak Hill Country Club (East)
2026 ranking: Tied for No. 30
Average rating: 7.93
Where the course is located: 145 Kilbourn Road, Pittsford
Who designed the course: Donald Ross, Andrew Green
When the course opened: 1926
Type of course: Private
Sleepy Hollow Country Club
2026 ranking: Tied for No. 32
Average rating: 7.91
Where the course is located: 777 Albany Post Road, Briarcliff Manor
Who designed the course: Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor
When the course opened: 1913
Type of course: Private
Winged Foot Golf Club (East)
2026 ranking: No. 37
Average rating: 7.87
Where the course is located: 851 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck
Who designed the course: A.W. Tillinghast
When the course opened: 1923
Type of course: Private
Piping Rock Club
2026 ranking: No. 39
Average rating: 7.83
Where the course is located: 150 Piping Rock Road, Locust Valley
Who designed the course: Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor
When the course opened: 1913
Type of course: Private
Quaker Ridge Golf Club
2026 ranking: No. 42
Average rating: 7.78
Where the course is located: 146 Griffen Ave., Scarsdale
Who designed the course: A.W. Tillinghast
When the course opened: 1926
Type of course: Private
The Creek
2026 ranking: Tied for No. 53
Average rating: 7.64
Where the course is located: 1 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley
Who designed the course: Charles Blair Macdonald, Seth Raynor
When the course opened: 1925
Type of course: Private
Glens Falls Country Club
2026 ranking: No. 72
Average rating: 7.35
Where the course is located: 211 Round Pond Road, Queensbury
Who designed the course: Donald Ross
When the course opened: 1912
Type of course: Private
St. George's Golf and Country Club
2026 ranking: Tied for No. 73
Average rating: 7.34
Where the course is located: 134 Lower Sheep Pasture Road, Setauket
Who designed the course: Devereaux Emmet
When the course opened: 1917
Type of course: Private
Country Club of Buffalo
2026 ranking: 76
Average rating: 7.33
Where the course is located: 250 Youngs Road, Williamsville
Who designed the course: Donald R...
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