The Smithtown Landing Men’s Golf Association (SLMGA) is an organization that provides a social and competitive golf experience among its members. We are a Member Club of the MGA and all tournament play is governed by the Rules of Golf as published by the USGA, including the USGA’s Pace of Play Program. To be considered for membership the following requirements are recommended:
- Applicants should be (not required to be) a resident of the Smithtown Township or Own a business in the Smithtown Township.
- Applicants must have a current Town of Smithtown Golf & Pool Card only if you are a Smithtown Township resident in order to play at Smithtown Township Resident rates.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applications will be reviewed and approved by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors.
- Applicants must have an Active USGA handicap index of 24.0 or less.
Your request will be reviewed only after the attached application is completed and returned to the membership chairman. You will be contacted ASAP. Please feel free to email any questions to: SLMGA Membership Chairman
Q: What does my membership include?
A: Access to the members portal which contains detailed league information including but not limited to the Tournament schedule of events, ability to register for participation in Tournament events, Tournament results and Tournament history. Also included in your membership is our Club Championship reception luncheon (Members only) typically held at Smithtown Landing CC on the outdoor patio overlooking the golf course. Additionally, we have our annual awards Dinner Reception (Members only) typically held at the Smithtown Landing Golf Club. Your membership also includes your fee for your GHIN number with the USGA and access to the GHIN system for maintaining your handicap (ghin.com).
Q: How Many Tournaments does the club run each season?
A: The total number of tournaments can vary from year to year, but on average two tournaments per month are offered. There is a requirement to play in at least (5) tournaments throughout the year.
Q: Am I able to select the golfers I play with in the tournaments?
A: There are a few tournaments that you are able to select who you play with, but the majority of the tournament groupings are randomly selected by the computer. We are a social club and wish to promote the fostering of new friendships.
Q: As a member do I have access to preferred tee times on non-tournament weeks?
A: No, we are only afforded tee times on tournament weekends.
We may accept applications for enrollment during the year.
- Full season members: based on availability, are accepted from February through June 30th. Applicant must have an active USGA handicap index.
- Mid-season members: based on availability, are accepted after June 30th and must have an established USGA handicap to be considered. Dues for mid-season members are pro-rated and applicants may begin playing in events after June 30th.
If you are interested in joining the SLMGA, please complete an SLMGA Membership Application and email it to the Membership Chairman. You will be contacted ASAP. You can also see the schedule of events for 2024 on the menu bar at the top of this webpage to get a sense of what a "normal" season schedule looks like. Thank you for your interest in the SLMGA. Follow us on Instagram: @slmgapr
The SLMGA is honored to be have been awarded the privilege to marshal some of the premeir events on Long Island:
The 15th Hole at the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, the 15th hole at 2004 U.S. at Open Shinnecock Hills, the 16th hole at the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, the 17th Hole at the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the 5th Hole at the 2018 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, and the 9th Hole at the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. To find out more about SLCC click here: Smithtown Landing Golf Course
