Golf Course Review
Riverhead, NY
18 holesPar 72premium / private
#9 in Americacommunity rating
Friar's Head Golf Club in Riverhead, NY offers 18 holes of par 72 golf shaped by the design expertise of Coore & Crenshaw. Set on Long Island's North Fork, the course features rumbling terrain and world-class design that appeals to serious golfers seeking a refined experience. Membership remains selective, keeping play intimate and exclusive.
The club ranks among the most coveted on Long Island and across the Northeast. On First Loop, Friar's Head holds the #2 ranking in New York and ranks #9 nationally, reflecting its standing among golfers who value design integrity and conditioning.
Coore & Crenshaw on Long Island's North Fork. Rumbling terrain, world-class design, and very few get inside.
Friar's Head Golf Club is rated 9.5/10 by real golfers on First Loop. Ratings are based on head-to-head Elo comparisons — no editorial bias.
Friar's Head Golf Club is a golf course located in Riverhead, New York. It is a 18-hole, par 72 course.
Friar's Head Golf Club is ranked #9 in America by the First Loop community. Rankings are determined by Elo head-to-head comparisons from verified golfers, not magazine editors.
Friar's Head Golf Club is one of the highest-rated golf courses in America — a must-play according to the First Loop community.
Friar's Head Golf Club is categorized as premium / private ($$) based on First Loop community data.
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Rankings updated May 2026