Bethpage State Park — Black Course
Overview
Why it matters
Bethpage Black is public golf with a warning sign and a heavyweight’s shoulders. The course is long, broad, and relentless, moving through Long Island parkland with bunkers and elevated greens that make every yard feel earned.
Its appeal is democratic but not casual. Players line up for the privilege of being tested by a course that has humbled major champions, then walk off with the same exhausted grin. Bethpage offers a rare luxury for serious golfers: access to genuine championship architecture without the velvet rope.
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Par
71
Yardage
7,468
Holes
18
Opened
1936
Green fee
$75–$250
Difficulty
10/10
Architect
A.W. Tillinghast and Joseph H. Burbeck
Inside Loop rating
4.7 / 5
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Reader reviews
Trusted reads from the field.
Daniel Ortiz
★★★★★
The hardest public round I have played, and also one of the most satisfying from the first tee onward.
Rachel Kim
★★★★★
Demanding, crowded, and absolutely worth it; the scale feels major from the opening hole.
Dine like a champion
Local tables worth planning around.
Inside Loop pairs every great tee time with restaurants that respect the same destination rhythm: provenance, service, and a room with memory.
Explore travel pairingsConcierge-confirmed
The LakeHouse
Long Island coastal American
Waterfront comfort, seafood, and polished post-round ease
Pair Bethpage State Park — Black Course with The LakeHouse for a refined itinerary built around exceptional golf, regional flavor, and a slow luxury finish.