Bethpage Black New York
Bethpage Black is a par-71 public course in New York, playing 7,486 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 78.0 and slope of 155. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast (1936). Bethpage Black is the A.W. Tillinghast-designed public course famous for its first-tee warning sign, hosting the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens and the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,486 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.0 / 155 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Architect | A.W. Tillinghast |
| Year | 1936 |
| Location | New York, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.7487, -73.4458 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,465 | 71 | 77.5 | 155 |
| White | 6,738 | 71 | 74.2 | 148 |
| Yellow | 6,220 | 71 | 71.4 | 144 |
| Forward | 6,220 | 71 | 76.8 | 150 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 77.5/155 | 430 | 389 | 230 | 517 | 478 | 408 | 553 | 210 | 460 | 3675 | 502 | 435 | 501 | 608 | 158 | 478 | 490 | 207 | 411 | 3790 | 7465 |
| White 74.2/148 | 429 | 354 | 158 | 461 | 423 | 386 | 525 | 191 | 385 | 3312 | 434 | 421 | 432 | 543 | 149 | 430 | 457 | 195 | 365 | 3426 | 6738 |
| Yellow 71.4/144 | 426 | 346 | 128 | 438 | 401 | 376 | 489 | 152 | 293 | 3049 | 377 | 412 | 403 | 472 | 136 | 417 | 431 | 178 | 345 | 3171 | 6220 |
| Forward 76.8/150 | 426 | 346 | 128 | 438 | 401 | 376 | 489 | 152 | 293 | 3049 | 377 | 412 | 403 | 472 | 136 | 417 | 431 | 178 | 345 | 3171 | 6220 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,465 yards, 77.5/155)
Course rating 6.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,738 yards, 74.2/148)
727 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (6,220 yards, 76.8/150)
1,245 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.8 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 608 yards. 55 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 158 yards. 136 from the Yellow tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 3 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethpage Black known for?
Bethpage Black is known for its iconic first-tee warning sign advising only highly skilled golfers to play. This A.W. Tillinghast design is one of America's toughest public courses, with punishing rough and massive bunkering, and has hosted the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens and the 2025 Ryder Cup.
What is the slope and rating of Bethpage Black?
Bethpage Black has a course rating of 78.0 and slope of 155 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 76.8 with a slope of 150.
How long is Bethpage Black?
From the back tees, Bethpage Black plays 7,486 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bethpage Black?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 478-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bethpage Black?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (7,465 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (6,220 yards).
Is Bethpage Black public or private?
Bethpage Black is a public golf course in New York. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bethpage Black?
Nearby courses include Colonial Springs Golf Club (East Farmingdale), Peninsula Golf Club, The Woodside Club, Bergen Point Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Bethpage Black?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bethpage Black with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bethpage Black?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bethpage Black for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bethpage Black have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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