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Bethpage State Park: Black Course

A.W. Tillinghast (1936)

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Holes

Par

Yards

7,468

Peak Fee

$180

About Bethpage State Park: Black Course

The Black Course at Bethpage State Park is one of Americas most famous public courses, designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1936. Host of the 2002 and 2009 US Open and the 2024 Ryder Cup, it is the only publicly owned course to host these major championships. The tee sign famously warns that the course is extremely difficult and only highly skilled golfers should attempt it. At over 7,400 yards through dense hardwood forest with punishing rough and deep bunkers, it delivers on that promise.

How much does it cost to play Bethpage State Park: Black Course?

Bethpage State Park: Black Course's peak-season green fee is around $180 per round. Off-peak rates vary by season. Call the pro shop for current shoulder pricing. Cart, range balls, and caddie fees are typically separate. Estimate the full NY State Parks Trail trip cost

What is Bethpage State Park: Black Course known for?

Bethpage State Park: Black Course has earned Americas 100 Greatest Public Courses (#4) and Ryder Cup Host (2024). It's one of 2 nationally ranked courses at NY State Parks Trail in Scramble's catalog.

🏆Americas 100 Greatest Public Courses (#4), Golf Digest
🏆Ryder Cup Host (2024), PGA of America
🏆Ryder Cup Host (2025), PGA of America
🏆US Open Host (2002, 2009), USGA

Who designed Bethpage State Park: Black Course?

Bethpage State Park: Black Course was designed by A.W. Tillinghast, opening in 1936. The par-71 layout plays 7,468 yards from the back tees. Bethpage State Park: Black Course is part of NY State Parks Trail in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.

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