Calling all Staten Island residents and visitors! It’s time to take your golf clubs out because its National Golf Month! There are plenty of activities to do outside during the summer and Staten Island has impressive options for the avid golfer, including a wide variety of courses and plenty of tee times to fit your schedule. Take advantage of the best golf courses that Staten Island has to offer.
Silver Lake Golf Course
Silver Lake Golf Course is located on 915 Victory Boulevard in Staten Island, New York 10301. This golf course is open all year long to the public. Not only does this golf course have gorgeous views, but it also has a remarkable patio to enjoy a drink and a meal. Visit the Veranda for a farm fresh breakfast or after tee time for a quiet relaxing dinner.
The golf course has a glamorous setting for special events and is the place to unwind with family and friends. This golf course also accommodates outings and has a total of 18 holes. If you have a party of 60 or less it’s called a straight tee and it’s available Monday thru Friday for $65. If you want to straight tee on weekends or holidays it’s $80.
Another outing option is called modified shotgun and it can host between 60 and 110 people, for either an 8:00am or 1:00pm start time, for $75. The last outing is called a full shotgun and that’s with 144 players, at the same start times, as modified shotgun, but for $70 (110 players for guarantee close of the course). These are usually the price ranges for the majority of the courses. For information visit this link.
The incredible views of Silver Lake Golf Course.
The Veranda at Silver Lake Golf Course. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Silver Lake Golf Course. Photography credit to Elitephotographyny.
La Tourette Golf Course
La Tourette Golf Course is another beautiful golf course located on 1001 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306. For a taste of old world charm, you can check out the restored historic manor house which serves as the clubhouse. This golf course has a 6,692 yard layout with incredible views and a driving range to practice or perfect your swing. The nature surrounding the course makes it simply delightful for friends and family to have a wonderful morning or afternoon.
It is the perfect blend from an abundance of history to the perfected service and maintenance. Many think of this golf course as completely romantic for a wedding, as well. The location is extremely dreamy for the perfect wedding, so inquire by visiting this link for your next special event. For tee times, prices, membership info and events click this link right here.
La Tourette Club Building.
La Tourette located in Historic Richmond Town.
Players practicing before their tee time.
Only golf course with a practicing space.
South Shore Golf Course
Another one of the best golf courses that Staten Island has to offer is South Shore Golf Course and it is located on 200 Huguenot Avenue Staten Island, NY 10312. This particular course has newly re-constructed tees, perfect access to the tees from the cart paths, and various turf improvements making it one of the best courses on the island.
Set at a staggering 6,268 foot course length over the beautiful South Shore location, the views while playing are second to none. In order to have a sense of the American dream please click this link for tee times and more info about the course.
Beautiful entrance to South Shore Golf Course.
Gorgeous course located in South Shore.
Richmond County Country Club
Last but certainly not least, is the Richmond County Country Club and it is located at 135 Flagg Place Staten Island, NY 10304. The property was acquired by the Clubhouse from the lavish estate of Junius Brutus Alexander, a shipping magnate who enjoyed watching his ships enter New York Harbor from his porch. Originally an establishment for fox hunting, today the RCCC is a 124-acre golf course that sits in the heart of Todt Hill and is the oldest private country club in New York City.
The RCCC is a traditional, family-oriented, full service country club that boasts first class amenities including a championship 18-hole golf course with spectacular Atlantic Ocean views, pro shop, driving range and practice area, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a snack bar and two clubhouses (main and golf).
What’s also unique about this course is once a player reaches the ninth green and the tenth tee, they will be able to take in the sweeping views of the entire property. Playing golf is not just a sport but it lulls the player to complete relaxation and an escape from reality. This country club hosts a piece of world heritage. The oldest medal in American golf, called The Hunter Medal, is awarded and has been tussled every year since 1895. For more information on their membership and information please click the link.
Stunning day on the Richmond County Country Club.
Blue skies only at the Richmond County Country Club.
xoxo,
SIL