Another fine test of golf is the Robert Trent Jones -designed Hominy Hills GC in Colts Neck, New Jersey. This 1925 design by Charles Banks is a stunning collection of deep bunkers, elevated green platforms and exaggerated landforms. It has been markedly upgraded of late, with a smart looking clubhouse. Water comes into play on 15 holes, and the views of Fairfield County and the lower Berkshires make nearly every hole a joy. Next door to Richter Park is one of Metro New York's secret golf courses, a reclusive place called Morfar that is owned by a consortium of insurance companies and maintained as an exclusive retreat, replete with overnight lodges.
Legend has it that tee times are slated hourly, and that a day with six groups is considered busy.
Marginally more accessible for golfers with business in New York City are a pair of spanking new private clubs in Westchester County. CC of Purchase is a Jack Nicklaus design near the junction of Routes 684 and 287 that rolls through dense woods and many wetlands. Just above the Tappan Zee Bridge is a new Tom Fazio design called Hudson National GC . The main thing is that it looks great, which is what Fazio designs are all about. Folks call it the poor man's Shinnecock .