montauk landsports

golf

Over this past winter the Montauk Downs renovated and improved their 18-hole golf course. ItÕs open all year weather permitting with a $36 fee on weekdays, $41 on weekends (from Memorial Day through Labor Day; out-of-state residents pay $72 on weekdays and $82 on weekends). Summer tee times (May 21 Ð August 5), 5:30am - 7pm; (August 6 Ð September 9), 6am - 6:30pm. Call for tee times in the off-season as they change during the year. Also offering a driving range, putting green, a pro shop which offers private lessons and clinics for adults and kids, and a grill room open for breakfast and lunch. For advance reservations, call the Tee Time Reservation system (668-1234) up to two days in advance. Those with a N.Y.S. Driver's License or N.Y.S. ID can call (668-1234) and register up to seven days in advance. A limited number of walkÐon spots available on a first-come first-serve basis each morning. For those who prefer a game of miniature golf, Puff & Putt in the Village (668-4473) offers the whole family a waterfront miniature golf range.

horseback riding

Ride over acres of parkland and on the beach at Deep Hollow Ranch (668-2744) near Third House. Also pony rides and English & Western lessons. At Rita's Stables, a family-operated business for 30 years, Rita Foster offers trail rides for all skill levels, evening private rides, special 1/2 hour rides for families and kids 5 and over, a petting farm, pony rides, and a summer Pony Camp for children. Call for reservations. She will also bring her pony and petting farm to your home for a birthday party or very special occasion. (668-5453)

tennis

Montauk Downs State Park (668-5000) maintains six Har-Tru courts renting for $16 per hour. A pro shop offers private lessons and clinics for adults and children from mid-May through mid-September. East Hampton Town maintains courts at two locations, one on South Erie near the corner of Embassy in the Village and the Montauk Racquet Club off West Lake Drive. Weekend reservations required Memorial Day thru the end of June, then daily until Labor Day. Same day reservations in person at the courts for $10 per hour, Seniors $5. Lessons and pro shop at Old West Lake Drive location (668-2015).

bicycling

Bring your own bike or rent one and take a leisurely tour of Montauk. Wide side lanes on most highways make bicycling on the East End particularly enjoyable. Mountain bikers can enjoy scenic rides over thousands of acres of parkland for the best mountain biking on Long Island. Bike trails in Hither Woods such as Talkhouse Trail and Serpent's Back offer several levels of difficulty. For those who prefer their biking on asphalt, take your bike to Camp Hero State Park. Lovely roads curve through wooded areas passing W.W. II buildings. Visit the Montauk Bike Shop in the Village (668-8975,) to rent or buy trail bikes or road bikes, for advice on the best trails and routes, trail maps, organized rides, and other helpful information.

running and hiking

Running and speed walking are popular throughout the year. Over 5,000 acres of public beaches and parkland provide ample opportunity for long nature walks. The Montauk Bike Shop has information on organized runs. See our Trails Section for more information.

triathlon

This relatively new sport dates to 1978, even though its individual components are ancient; swimming, cycling, and running. In 1983 a local Montauk motel owner, fisherman, and surfer, Robert Aaron staged one of the first triathlons, the Mighty Montauk. The popular Robert Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon is held every June. Montauk is a perfect place to stage a triathlon, and two others follow, the Sprint Triathlon held in July, and the Mighty Montauk Half Ironman held in October. The Montauk Bike Shop sells equipment and offers advice.

skateboarding

Skate Park near the Village on Essex Street, a supervised park for skateboarders, is open from 9am to dusk in season. The park is free. Forgot your gear? Air & Speed Surfshop in the Village can set you up with boards and gear. (668-0356)