La Tourette Golf Course and Staten Island Rent a Car

Get ready to visit a course that sets the standards high for all other city courses when you travel with your Staten Island Rent a Car. Located in a large park area in Staten Island, La Tourette Golf Course was opened in 1928 and designed by David L. Rees. Managed by the American Golf Corporation, this New York course offer 6, 500 yards of golfing from the longest tee and par 72 course. It is a favorite among pros and the locals for its challenging holes and well maintained facilities.

A historical charm

When you enter the beautifully restored 1870s three- story brick manor house which acts as La Tourette’s club house, training center, and driving range, you know you are somewhere special. The course consists of hills and valleys that overlook the historic Richmond Town. Drop by the full size driving range for a warm up before you begin your round or check out the Nike training center when you travel with your Staten Island Rent a Car. To improve its course, the La Tourette Golf Course is undergoing major work on drainage and re-construction of the Par 3 third hole. So make sure to keep your eye out for its completion the next time you travel with your Staten Island Rent a Car.

New York’s Best Golf Course

Visit one of New York City’s greatest public courses when you travel with your Staten Island Rent a Car. This 18-hole course offers a challenge to even the experienced golfer and is not too damaging on the wallet. La Tourette Golf Course boasts a course rating of 71.3 and a slope rating of 116. Other amenities that you will find at La Tourette Golf Course when you travel with your Staten Island Rent a Car include power cart rentals, full service pro shop, pull carts, rental clubs, full service snack bar, chipping greens, and putting greens.

Teeing off for a good cause

La Tourette Golf Course is the perennial host to the New York City Amateur. They are also the home of the annual March of Dimes Celebrity Golf Fund Raiser which draws visitors from all over to see a variety of celebrities try out their game. So make sure to check it out with your Staten Island Rent a Car.

Some tips to help you out

Keep your eye out for La Tourette’s signature third hole, a par over a brook. The fifth hole, also offers a challenge to the experienced golfer, a 438 – yard par with a dogleg. The 16th hole is a 397 par 4 that requires an accurate drive in order to avoid the ball rolling into the tree line. Once you manage to hit up to the elevated two tier putting green, be careful of the bunkers on both sides and the challenging putting surface.

Before you go…

La Tourette Golf Course is located on 1001 Richmond Hill Rd. Rates start as low as $18.00 to as high as $50.75 depending on the time and day of the week you visit. By far the cheapest is on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays NYC Resident Twilight Walking. La Tourette also offers Tee Time Specials, so make sure to check out their website before heading out with your Staten Island Rent a Car.

For more information on La Tourette Golf Course when you visit with your Staten Island Rent a Car check out their official website at www.latourette.americangolf.com or call them at 718 351 1889. You can make reservations at www.nycteetimes.com or by calling 718 225 4653 (GOLF).

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