Local Rules
Embedded ball relief
An embedded or plugged ball through the green may be lifted and dropped no nearer the hole without penalty.
Out of bounds and lost ball alternative
For holes 4, 5, 8, 9, 16 and lost balls on all holes, the published local rule allows a two-penalty-stroke alternative relief procedure when applicable.
Cart paths and service roads relief
Free relief is available from designated cart paths and service roads parallel to holes 5 and 8, at the nearest point of relief not closer to the hole.
Sand trap smooth and place
Smooth and place in sand traps, but do not touch the ball if it is a fried egg lie.
Water hazards lateral
All water hazards are lateral and carry a one-stroke penalty.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Plan for changing lies in sand, water hazards, and defined path or service-road relief. The course combines practical public-golf accessibility with the coastal Long Island landscape. RC Links at West Sayville is an 18-hole public course on Long Island, offering an accessible layout near the South Shore with established club rules for common course conditions and competition play. A Long Island public course with accessible parkland character
Major Risks
Changing conditions The course is open year-round; seasonal conditions can affect rollout and green response. Nine-hole rhythm A shorter format still requires a clear plan for each hole and a steady pace.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm the active blue tee setup and current course guidance. Favor landing zones that open the next approach around mature pines. Use the rolling ground to plan predictable lies rather than chase every yard. Ask the golf shop about temporary rules, carts and same-day conditions. Position through the rolling pine corridors
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Based on official club information. LOW
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Current conditions not verified Confirm today’s opening status, active tees, cart guidance and any temporary rules with the golf shop before play. Public course information is verified, but no current standing Local Rules bulletin was found. The course profile is verified; confirm today’s setup and temporary instructions on arrival.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Whispering Pines Pinckney in 30 seconds The course sits in a wooded, gently rolling 365-acre setting. Enjoy the seclusion Mature pines and fairway edges make placement important. Use the pine corridors Several tee options let you choose an appropriate challenge. Match the tee A peaceful Pinckney course where rolling wooded terrain and mature pines reward composed target selection.
Regulations
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