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The Creek Club was nicknamed the 'Million Dollar Golf Club' upon opening in 1923, reflecting its lavish construction and elite status among New York society.
About
The Creek, a storied private course on Long Island’s Gold Coast, was designed by Charles B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor in 1923. This par-70 layout is celebrated for its blend of parkland and seaside holes, iconic golden age features, and epic Long Island Sound vistas. Fast greens, strategic bunkers, and world-class routing make it a truly memorable test for serious golfers.
Caddie Tip
Accuracy is everything at The Creek—position your tee shots to avoid the prevalent out-of-bounds and allow for best angles into complex green structures. When on the seaside holes, read the subtle breaks carefully as wind off the Sound often affects short-game touch and approach shots. The downhill 6th and its severe green call for precise club selection.
The Main Challenge
The toughest stretch at The Creek is the transition from the 6th to the 8th holes, where uneven lies, swirling coastal winds, and daunting elevation changes meet ultra-fast, undulating greens. Combined with penal rough and strategic bunkering, this creates significant challenges and demands exceptional course management.
The Good
Members rave about the breathtaking transition from inland parkland to the seaside stretch by Long Island Sound, especially from the 6th through 14th holes. The course showcases superb strategic variety, golden age design flourishes, and consistently high conditioning—combined with privacy and exclusivity that make every round feel special.
The Not So Good
Some golfers find the routing’s long walks between certain holes and elevation changes physically demanding compared to flatter Long Island courses. Strict policies and a highly formal environment occasionally deter those who prefer a more relaxed or accessible club culture.
Signature Hole:
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6
The 6th hole, a par 4, is The Creek’s most famous and challenging. At 481 yards, it plunges steeply downhill toward the Long Island Sound, with out-of-bounds left and fescue right. The approach plays to a striking reverse Redan green that funnels shots to the front right, demanding strategic placement and bold putting.
Clubhouse
The historic clubhouse features full-service dining, classic locker rooms, and expansive terraces with sweeping views of the Sound. Additional amenities include private event spaces, men’s and women’s lounges, and attentive staff, reflecting the course’s prestigious private club status.
Practice Facilities
The Creek offers member-only practice areas with grass tee driving range, high-quality short game targets, and an extensive putting green. These facilities are meticulously maintained to match the course's playing surfaces, making them excellent for serious practice and warm-ups.
Dress Code:
Prestigious
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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