what time is fresh meadows golf course

by Lesley Hill 8 min read

Is Fresh Meadow a good golf course?

Designed by Charles Hugh Alison, Fresh Meadow is a good golf course. With the clubhouse positioned at the highest point on the course, it is routed around a couple of hills producing some very good holes. The course has excellent placement and number of bunkers.

What year was Fresh Meadow Golf Club built?

The club’s new course opened in 1923 and was designed by A. W. Tillinghast. Fresh Meadow hosted the PGA Championship in 1930, won by Tommy Armour, and the 1932 U.S. Open, won by its former club pro Gene Sarazen.

Why Choose Fresh Meadow?

Our premiere services along with exquisite Clubhouse decor, challenging golf course, outstanding tennis and pool programs make Fresh Meadow a fun filled place for our members and their families to celebrate milestone events and create special memories to last a lifetime.

What are the hours of the clubhouse and driving range?

The Clubhouse and Golf Course are open from sunrise to sunset during golf season. The Driving Range is open from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm seven days a week. Choose your time and pay for your round now and enjoy a seamless, low interaction experience at the course.

When was Fresh Meadow Country Club established?

Fresh Meadow Country Club was established in the early 1920s at Flushing in the New York borough of Queens. The club’s new course opened in 1923 and was designed by A. W. Tillinghast. Fresh Meadow hosted the PGA Championship in 1930, won by Tommy Armour, and the 1932 U.S. Open, won by its former club pro Gene Sarazen.

What is the front nine of the golf course?

The front nine is a little bland, with a good start to the first four holes and then a little repetitive with the exception of the eighth hole. 10 – par 5 of 575/550 playing downhill to a double dogleg where the land tilts to the left and some good changes in the terrain.

Is FMCC a good golf course?

Today, FMCC is a beautiful course, which occupies a wonderful piece of land. However, it is a prime example of the negative influence of Augusta National on golf course conditioning in the US. The 18 holes are almost uniformly green, the fairways and greens being overwatered.

Is Fresh Meadow a good golf course?

Designed by Charles Hugh Alison, Fresh Meadow is a good golf course. With the clubhouse positioned at the highest point on the course, it is routed around a couple of hills producing some very good holes. The course has excellent placement and number of bunkers. It is a course that one could play every day and not tire of it. It does not have quite the challenge of some other courses due to somewhat generous fairways, yet it has a high rating due to the difficulty of the greens which are excellently sloped.

Did Sarazen resign from Fresh Meadow?

According to club history, “Sarazen resigned his position at Fresh Meadow and took a similar position at nearby Lakeville. Sarazen believed the ‘home pro jinx’ had cost him the 1930 PGA, and he was taking no chances.”. In 1946 the club sold its Queens property for housing development and purchased Lakeville Golf & Country Club, its present course.

How far in advance can you book a golf tee time?

Members may book tee times up to fourteen (14) days in advance at all participating courses unless otherwise stated herein or as determined by any particular participating course from time to time. Members may enjoy unlimited access to practice ranges, including range balls, at all participating courses.

Is there a guarantee that a specified number of courses will always participate in the program?

There is no guarantee that a specified number of courses, or that specific course will always participate in the Program. Each member agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the participating course the member is visiting.

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