Bethpage Green Golf Course - Golf Course in Farmingdale, NY

Grade Breakdown

Overall A 92/100

Course Condition A 95/100

Design & Challenge A 96/100

Amenities C 70/100

Value B 85/100

Service B 80/100

Reputation A 98/100

About This Course

Bethpage Black is the most famous of the five courses at Bethpage State Park, but the Green Course offers a unique, challenging experience that has earned it a reputation as one of the toughest municipal courses in the United States. It features narrow fairways, thick roughs, and fast, undulating greens that demand precision from every shot. While it lacks the luxury amenities of private clubs or resort courses, its world-class design and pristine condition make it a pilgrimage site for golfers seeking a true test of skill.

Course Info

Holes 18

Par 72

Yardage 6,834

Slope 155

Course Rating 140.0

Type Municipal

Designer George C. Thomas Jr.

Year Built 1928

Terrain Hilly

Walking Cart Only

Green Fees

Weekday $35

Weekend $40

Practice Facilities

driving range putting green chipping area

Signature Hole

Hole 16 (Par 3) is widely considered one of the most difficult par-3s in the world, featuring a narrow fairway and a green that plays much larger than it looks.

Details

Address Round Swamp Rd, Farmingdale, NY

City Farmingdale, NY

Website http://www.nysparks.com/golf-courses/...

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Not Recommended

This course is generally not recommended for beginners due to its punishing rough, narrow fairways, and fast greens that can be unforgiving of mistakes. The thick grass off the fairway will quickly penalize errant shots, making it a frustrating experience for those still developing their fundamentals.

Play from the forward tees if available to reduce yardage
Focus on accuracy over distance as missing the fairway is costly
Take extra time on approach shots to avoid landing short in the rough

Intermediate Recommended

Intermediate golfers will find this course highly rewarding and challenging, offering a true test of shot-making and course management. The narrow fairways demand precision off the tee, while the fast greens require careful reading and precise approach shots.

Club up on approach shots to avoid running into trouble
Holes 16 and 18 are signature challenges that will define your scorecard
Manage your pace of play carefully as the course can become congested

Advanced Recommended

Advanced players seeking a championship test will find Bethpage Green to be one of the toughest municipal courses in the country. The narrow fairways, thick roughs, and deceptive greens provide a strategic challenge that rewards precision and patience.