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The Maidstone Club
was designed by
Willie Park Jr, twice
winner of the Open
Seven years after
opening, Sebonack
played host to the
US Women’s Open
MAIDSTONE CLUB
40°57'16.9"N 72°11'03.6"W
Architect: Willie Park Jr (1891)
Signature hole: 9
The vibe: Fighting for the limelight with
its neighbors – Shinnecock Hills and
The National – this course is as close
to traditional links golf as you get in
the US with a stunning clubhouse
overlooking the ocean.
SEBONACK
40°54'26.9"N 72°27'24.7"W
Architects: Tom Doak, Jack Nicklaus
(2005)
Signature hole: 18
The vibe: A modern imposter next
to its traditional neighbors, its
design beautifully uses the shores
of Peconic Bay resulting in a course
worthy of its prestigious zip code.
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