Montauk Downs Golf Course

Good morning, everyone. The course is closed today due solely to the weather. Stay healthy and be safe,

We are open with carts today, perfect day for golf. twilight begins at 1, last tee time at 4. Enjoy your day!

Morning folks! Open with carts today, the wind is down a bit so it’ll be a little more comfortable than yesterday. Come get some fresh air and enjoy this Sunday. They are rolling the greens as I post this. Yet another reason to come down!

Good morning, golfers, happy Saturday. We are open with riding carts today. Twilight starts at 1:00, last tee time is at 4:00. Come down and get some fresh air, it's a little breezy, but a great day!

The annual Titleist Reward program runs from 3/19 through 4/19. Buy 3 dozen personalized balls and get the 4th free. Give us a call at the shop to place your order.

Happy Wednesday, golfers. Open with carts today, it’ll be a great golf day with low winds and pushing 50 degrees, with new pin placements! Spring is right around the corner so tune up that game! The new Maverick irons demos are in so give us a call to set up a session if you’re interested, 631-668-1100.

Open at 8 today with carts. New pin placements today as well! It’s a chilly start to the day but we have a few groups out there already. It’s going to be a beautiful day. Come on down and start your Sunday right!

Good morning golfers! Another beautiful spring-like day to work on your game. We are open with carts, come down and enjoy these next couple of days, and check out the sales in the pro shop. Enjoy your Tuesday.

FOMD HANDICAP FUNDRAISER We are looking forward to another great golf season here at The Downs. We are very appreciative of your support of the FOMD in the past and hope to have another successful season raising money for the ongoing renovation and restoration of the golf course. One way that you can contribute to the ongoing projects is by renewing your 2020 GHIN for $100 through Montauk Downs. Official score posting for this area of the country begins on April 1st. This don...ation mis tax-deductible. Once again, the FOMD is sponsoring two events; Saturday, July 11th - Friends of Montauk Downs Saturday, August 22nd - FOMD Club Champioship Finally, we hope to announce a new project that we will be raising money for that will benefit the course and make your experience here at The Downs even more enjoyable. Sincerely, Douglas Maxwell, FOMD Chair Mark Fretto, Head Golf Professional

We will be open today at 9:30, with carts. Twilight rates start at 1pm. Enjoy your Monday, looks like we have a few days of good golf weather coming so come on out and enjoy it!

Little chilly start to the day, but we will be open at 10am, no riding carts. Enjoy your Sunday!

Open with carts again today, really blowing out there so come work on your knock down shot. Enjoy your Saturday!

Reservation / Tee Time info: To register for the tee time reservation system, visit parks.ny.gov/golf. You will need a NYS driver's license or a NYS non-drivers ID to register as a NY resident. Once registered, NYS residents can book tee times up to 7 days in advance beginning at 7pm. Registered non-residents up to 5 days. Non-registered players may also call 631-668-5000 ext. 0 for same day play beginning at 8am.... Call 631-668-5000 for additional info.

There are 2 more weeks of the reduced winter pricing. In season rates will begin on Saturday March 21st. The following pricing is in effect for the pro shop, pricing is for 18 and 9 holes. Twilight pricing is the same as 9 holes. GOLF CARTS - $21/$15 PUSH CARTS - $6/$4 CLUB RENTALS - $40/$20... The following is the green fee pricing in season, also effective on March 21st:

Course status reports will be posted daily. Keep checking back for updates on new apparel, equipment and services. The 2020 Spring lines will begin arriving shortly. Spring is right around the corner, time to tune up your game!

We are open today at 8am, no riding carts. Light wind but picking up as the day goes on. Come on down and enjoy a round while the winter rates are still in effect!

Morning everyone, we are open today with carts. Charlie’s crew is cutting the greens as we speak. Get in a round while they’re rolling nice and smooth. Mid 40s today with a chance of shower later in the afternoon.

She's got serious skills. Tania Tare showing the TOUR pros how it's done. #TOURVault

Happy Thursday, folks! Open with carts today, the wind is a little down from yesterday so come on down and enjoy. Two more weeks of winter rates (we will post the date of change and new green fees and cart rates that will be in effect on the 21st of the month). Come hit some balls or get a round in.

Ways to activate your Handicap: Contact [email protected] / 631-668-1100 Join the 2020 Montauk Downs Men’s and Ladies League information packet- 10% discount if paid by January 31st, 2020. Donation to the FOMD- More information to come in March... USGA Handicap System to World Handicap System - Change Summary 5 Biggest changes The Handicap Index calculation is changing Net Double Bogey will replace ESC Safeguards have been added to protect your Handicap Index You will have a Playing Handicap You will have more responsive Handicap Index updates The Metropolitan Section posting season will begin on April 1st, 2020 For more detailed description of the changes please click on the below link. https://www.usga.org//usga-golf-world-handicap-system-five

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Not sure what to get this holiday season... Call the shop at let us help you with that 631-668-1100 / [email protected]

We are open today at 8 with carts again. It’s going to be a mild day but a bit breezy (it is Montauk, after all). Come enjoy a round and check out the shop while you’re here, all clothing is 20% off and selected items up to 40%. Enjoy your Wednesday!

Beautiful summary on how to pick the right ball for you... short read and worth it, not just for your game, but maybe your pocket

Grips every year, a new wedge every 3... It looks like that's what Golf Digest experts are calling for. We beat the PGA Tour Super Store for new club prices and we regrip, so we can always help you out.

THIS IS AMAZING! GM__Golf

Happy Halloween!

Would this be a good time to mention... We carry waterproof gear...Would this be a good time to mention... We carry waterproof gear...

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Did you know... you can demo ANY club in the shop, either on the range or out on the course. - Your Friends at Montauk DownsDid you know... you can demo ANY club in the shop, either on the range or out on the course. - Your Friends at Montauk Downs

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So hot off the presses there's not even a mention of these on the Titleist website. The NEW Titleist -ProV1X is a low spin, firmer version of the ProV1X $47.87 dz / $12.43 slv

Maybe our water proof Ecco shoes would have been a better choice. New fall styles have arrived, try them out yourself, just not IN the water

No shot is impossible. #MondayMotivation

PING Offers Rebates for new club purchases for Active Duty, Active Reserves & Military Retirees of the US Armed Forces. Pair PING's rebate with our low prices and save. If you are in the market for new clubs, allow us to perform a professional club fitting to find the right club and take advantage of this discount. ... Call to schedule an appointment 631-668-1100

Friends of "The Downs" On Saturday, August 24th, the FOMD will be hosting the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT. Net proceeds from this event will be used towards the ongoing renovation & restoration of your club "THE DOWNS". CHAMPIONS will be acknowledged from the following FLIGHTS:... CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: Open to all, play is from BLUE TEES. tee times will be assigned between 7:10am and 8am. Lowest Gross score will determine winner. In the event of a tie, a SUDDEN DEATH PLAYOFF WILL ENSUE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PLAY OF THIS FLIGHT. "A" FLIGHT: Course handicap 13-17 from WHITE TEES. Lowest Gross score determines winner "B" FLIGHT: Course handicap 18-24 from WHITE TEES. Lowest Gross score determines winner "C" FLIGHT: Course handicap 25 & above from WHITE TEES. Lowest Gross score determines winner. LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: Open to women with a USGA Index. Champions will be awarded in LOW GROSS & LOW NETFLIGHTS. CALLAWAY FLIGHT: Mixed flight for players without USGA INDEX. Lowest Net Callaway score will determine winner. JUNIOR FLIGHT: Open to all juniors aged 17 & under. Lowest gross score will determine the winner. The cost of the event is $275 for adults, $225 for juniors and includes the following: greens fee, golf cart, range balls, breakfast, BBQ lunch, on-course beverage cart and prizes. In addition there will be a Awards Ceremony, Cocktail Party with open bar beginning at 4:30 till 6pm. Signup by calling/emailing the Pro Shop. Thank you in advance for your support. Kevin Smith Head Golf Professional Montauk Downs Golf Club Class A-1, PGA of America 631-668-1100

The end of another great day!

Ladies & Gentlemen Gov Cuomo has announced that on Saturday, July 20th, NYS Junior Golfers under the age of 18 can play many of the courses throughout NYS for FREE. I applaud the Governor on this program to help grow The Game and reach our Future Players. At Montauk, besides making times online or walking on beforehand, Juniors may partake in a 9-hole golf tournament that I will be running on Saturday. Tee times are 3:21, 3:30, 3:39 and 3:48. Juniors will receive a compliment...ary warm up bucket of range balls, a logo ball and logo ball marker. Prizes will be awarded. Please call or email the Shop to secure a spot in this event. Juniors playing at other times of the day will still be entitled to a warm up bucket of balls, logo ball and logo ball marker. Consider taking your child, grandchild or other family member out for a round of golf on the 20th and support The Game of Golf. Kevin Smith Head Golf Professional Montauk Downs Golf Club Class A-1, PGA of America 631-668-1100

Friends of The Downs Your overwhelming support and generosity that you bestowed upon Cynthia & Constantine in their time of need was truly amazing. With close to 500 boxes sold and other cash donations received, over $14,000 has been raised to date. These funds will be allocated towards rent, travel expenses and other pressing bills that become due. Minus a weekly paycheck, these funds will go a long way to help stabilize a very tough financial situation for the family while ...Cynthia recovers. They are very thankful for you including them in our "Family". On a personal note, I cannot say it enough, "I have the best Membership, any Golf Professional could ever ask for". I thank all of you for being you. The Raffle winners are as follows: 1st- Larry Lefkowitz 18 Holes of golf with two of his friends and myself followed by lunch at Dureya's Dock 2nd- Lexa Tuma 9 Hole Playing Lesson 3rd- Karen Legotti 1hr Golf Lesson 4th- Craig Clausen Cultured Pearl Earrings donated by Jim Sheridan Again thank you very much as I am touched by your support for one of our family members Kevin Smith

Jr Golf. Start ‘m young and keep them playing for life!

FRIENDS OF THE DOWNS ON SATURDAY, JULY 13TH THE FOMD WILL BE HOSTING IT'S 1ST OF TWO FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENTS THIS SUMMER TO BENEFIT THE ON-GOING RENOVATION & RESTORATION OF YOUR COURSE, "THE DOWNS". THE PRICE PER GOLFER IS $210, WHICH INCLUDES: GREENS FEE, GOLF CART, RANGE BALLS, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, BBQ LUNCH AND ON-COURSE REFRESHMENTS.... DUE TO YOUR SUPPORT, THE FOMD RECENTLY CONTRIBUTED $90,000 TOWARDS THE INSTALLATION OF A BATHROOM/LIGHTNING SHELTER LOCATED ON HOLE #7. THIS PROJECT SHOULD BE COMPLETED OVER THE COMING WEEKS. THE FOMD ASKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO FINANCE THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP ROUND-OUT OUR FACILITY. THEY ARE: 1. DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT-GAME AREA BY THE TENNIS COURTS. 2. ERECTING A YEAR-ROUND TEACHING FACILITY IN THE BACK RANGE. THIS BUILDING WILL BE HEATED/COOLED TO AFFORD GOLFERS THE ABILITY TO WORK ON THEIR GAME, NO MATTER THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE FACILITY WILL ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH A LAUNCH MONITOR/SIMULATOR. AS YOU SEE, THE FOMD IS COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS THAT WILL ENHANCE EVERYONE'S EXPERIENCE HERE AT "THE DOWNS". PLEASE JOIN US ON JULY 13TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Kevin Smith Head Golf Professional Montauk Downs Golf Club Class A-1, PGA of America 631-668-1100

Here are just a few of the new Ladies JoFit items that are in for the summer. Perfect to pair with our new Ladies Revo Sunglasses or FootJoy Spectrum Leather Gloves. JoFit Designed to function. Designed to flatter. Designed to Fit. UPF 50 fabric is soft and breathable.

The qualifying event at Sunken Meadow on July 22nd. This is the closest on the island, but you can check out other dates and locations on the website. There's still time for juniors to register, but don't wait. Remember registration is free. www.drivechipandputt.com

"FRIENDS OF THE DOWNS" AS WE HAVE ALL COME TO KNOW, "THE DOWNS" IS A SPECIAL PLACE, MADE UP OF DIVERSE/ ECLECTIC PERSONALITIES. THE COURSE BLENDS THEM TOGETHER TO FORM WHAT I HAVE APPRECIATED FOR THE 30YRS THAT I HAVE BEEN HERE TO BE "THE BEST MEMBERSHIP" ANY PRO COULD WISH FOR. ALL OF YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY GENEROUS IN THE PAST WHEN I HAVE ASKED YOU TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR YOUR CLUB "THE DOWNS". TODAY, I AM ASKING FOR THAT SAME OUT-POURING OF GENEROSITY FOR A VERY... PERSONAL ISSUE THAT HAS ARISEN HERE. ON JUNE 3RD AN EMPLOYEE HERE AT "THE DOWNS" NAMED CYNTHIA, WHO HAS BEEN MAINTAINING THE INTERIOR OF OUR CLUBHOUSE FOR THE PAST FEW SEASONS SUFFERED A MAJOR STROKE AND HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED SINCE AT STONY BROOK HOSPITAL. HER HUSBAND CONSTANTINE IS A MEMBER OF CHARLIE'S GREENS CREW. TOGETHER THEY EPITOMIZE THE HARD WORK AND EFFORTS PUT IN BY ALL STAFF MEMBERS THAT WORK HERE TO MAKE "THE DOWNS" OUR SPECIAL PLACE. CYNTHIA WALKS TO/FROM WORK, CONSTANTINE BIKES BACK & FORTH. NEITHER HAS HEALTH INSURANCE. WITH CYNTHIA SICK, CONSTANTINE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO KEEP UP WITH PAYING RENT AND OTHER BILLS. HE HAS BEEN SPENDING A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY IN TRAVELING TO VISIT HIS WIFE. I AM PUTTING TOGETHER A RAFFLE TO HELP OFFSET/COVER THEIR NEEDS. RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE $20 PER BOX AND THE FOLLOWING PRIZES AVAILABLE: 1ST- THE WINNER CAN INVITE 2 ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO JOIN ME FOR 18 HOLES OF GOLF. ALL FEES ARE COVERED INCLUDING LUNCH AT DUREYA'S DOCK. 2ND- 9 HOLE PLAYING LESSON WITH ME 3RD- 1HR LESSON WITH ME THE RAFFLE WILL TAKE PLACE ON JULY 4TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Kevin Smith Head Golf Professional Montauk Downs Golf Club Class A-1, PGA of America 631-668-1100

Good morning from Pebble Beach. Enjoy the 119th playing of the U.S. Open.

You might not want to run the course, but you're welcome to walk it

Four rounds at Jack's Place is never enough.

Rules Question of the Week: During the round, a player may access local weather information online. Answer: http://usga.org/rolexrulesqotw

All smiles on Monday at Bethpage. Tiger Woods is chasing win No. 82.

Happy Mother's Day

Spring has finally sprung! Hole 5

If you are eastward bound... Check out golf from a different perspective... The film is narrated by Bill Murray and is a visual tour de force, shot on the iconic courses of Pebble Beach, Augusta National, St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Prestwick, Ballybunion and Lahinch.

Touchdown Tony Romo! The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback holes out for eagle at the par-5 7th. He's 2-under early at the AT&T Byron Nelson.

Montauk Down’s Kevin Smith, head golf professional in Ireland!

Birthday celebration at The Downs

May the course be with you... Happy Star Wars Day!

Don't forget to check your bag...

If you are in the hospitality industry and looking for package deals... Reach out if you have any questions.

Living on the edge of the bulkheads. Anything can happen. #TOURVault