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Maidstone Club

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The Maidstone Club is a private club in East Hampton, New York, founded in 1891, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States. The current 18-hole links-style course was largely designed by Willie Dunn Jr., with later revisions by Seth Raynor and others. The layout follows the Atlantic shoreline of eastern Long Island and features coastal dunes, wind exposure, and natural fescue grasses characteristic of traditional links golf. The club hosted the 1968 U.S.

Women's Open, won by Susie Berning.

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When was the Maidstone Club in East Hampton founded?

The Maidstone Club was founded in 1891, making it one of the oldest seaside golf clubs in the United States. It features a links-style layout that runs along the Atlantic Ocean coast of Long Island, New York.

Can the public play the Maidstone Club golf course?

No, Maidstone is an exclusive, highly private club and does not offer public tee times. Access is strictly limited to its members and their guests who have been invited to the facility.

Who designed the current layout of the Maidstone Club?

While the club dates back to the 19th century, the iconic links-style layout was significantly shaped by architect Willie Dunn in 1898. The routing beautifully utilizes the windswept dunes and oceanfront property.

What makes Maidstone Club historically significant in American golf?

It is recognized as one of the premier seaside golf clubs in the U.S., famous for its unspoiled coastal dunes. Its age and traditional links design set it apart from other prestigious clubs in the Hamptons.

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