Bethpage State Park (Black Course)

Farmingdale, New Yorkpublic
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
7,297 yds
Rating / slope
77 / 152

Course Scorecard

Tees pinned
HOLE123456789OUT
Championship4303892055174514085532104183581
Men's4293541584614233865021913853289
Women's4263461284384013764891522933049
Par44354453436
Tee ratings on file: Championship 76.6/144 · combination yardages pending verification · Men's 73.8/135 · combination yardages pending verification · Women's 77/152 · combination yardages pending verificationVerified member scorecard totals 7,297 yds; tee ratings on file may reflect a distinct USGA tee combination.This list reflects verified data on file; the course may publish additional tees or combinations.

Hole-by-Hole Visual Directory

18 Holes

Select any hole to open the caddie gameplan, shot dispersion, and 3DEP LiDAR green contours.

Coaches & junior players

Tournament Scouting Pack

Hole-by-hole tournament tee prep, LiDAR green slopes, and a printable caddie brief for Bethpage State Park (Black Course).

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Tournament & club ops

Tournament Field Packet

Field guide and player-plan scope for an event at this venue — confirmed from your brief during paid onboarding ($299/event).

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About Bethpage State Park (Black Course)

Course Story

Standing as A.W. Tillinghast's crowning achievement and one of America's most formidable public golf courses, Bethpage Black represents the pinnacle of championship golf design accessible to everyday players. This legendary Long Island layout earned its place in golf history by becoming the first publicly owned course to host a U.S. Open in 2002, where Tiger Woods claimed victory at 3-under par on a layout that demands nothing short of complete golf mastery.

The Black Course embodies Tillinghast's architectural philosophy of rewarding precision over power, featuring his signature broad-shouldered fairways that appear generous from the tee but reveal their true character through strategic bunkering and demanding approach shots. At 7,297 yards from the tips with a par of 71, this is a course that tests every aspect of your game across its thoughtfully distributed layout of four par-3s, eleven par-4s, and three par-5s.

Caddie Intelligence

Course Strategy & Gameplan

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Tactical DNA & Fairway Corridors

Master Gameplan

Bethpage Black is a walking-only public championship layout where heavy rough, deep bunkers, and narrow angles reward disciplined tee shots and committed iron play. Standing as A.W. Tillinghast's crowning achievement and one of America's most formidable public golf courses, Bethpage Black represents the pinnacle of championship golf design accessible to everyday players. This legendary Long Island layout earned its place in golf history by becoming the first publicly owned course to host a U.S. Open in 2002, where Tiger Woods claimed victory at 3-under par on a layout that demands nothing short of complete golf mastery. This release uses existing draft hole strategy and mapped geometry context; confirm daily tees, pins, and conditions on site.

Year-Round Reference

Seasonal Playing Conditions

🌱Spring (March – May)

Course typically plays longer due to softer conditions

☀️Summer (June – August)

Firm and fast conditions affect roll-out

🍂Fall (Sept – Nov)

Watch for changing wind patterns

❄️Winter (Dec – Feb)

Reduced roll requires club adjustments

🏆Tournaments & Competitions

Local Events & Tournaments

Active championships, qualifiers, annual invitationals, and junior tour competitions hosted at Bethpage State Park (Black Course).

Championships & Qualifiers

State amateur competitions, USGA qualifiers, match play invitationals, and club majors.

State Open📅Annual · JulyQualifiers OnlyMet PGA

New York State Open

Official Event Info

The premier state open championship in the Northeast, matching top PGA club professionals and elite amateurs against A.W. Tillinghast's fearsome public masterpiece.

Recent Champions
YearWinnerScore
2024Danny Balin-5
2023Peicheng Chen-6
2022Mike Ballo Jr.-4
State Open📅Annual · AugustQualifiers OnlyMGA

Met Open Championship

Official Event Info

The Metropolitan Golf Association's flagship 54-hole stroke play championship, regarded among the top regional open tournaments in golf.

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