The Black Course at Bethpage State Park
The famed Black Course at Bethpage State Park is perhaps the most prestigious of public golf courses in New York. There are 18 holes at this course, which have been host to the U.S. Open Golf Championship in both 2002 and 2009. A.W. Tillinghast was responsible for the design of the Black Course (along with three other courses in the park). The Black Course is one of the most difficult courses in the state, with narrow fairways and very high rough. It has a slope of 140 and a course rating of 73.1. Par is 71, and as of November 2009, an 18 hole round at the Black Course was between $100 and $120 per person.
The Black Course at Bethpage State Park
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 249-0701
nysparks.state.ny.us/golf-courses
Durand-Eastman Park Golf Course
The Durand-Eastman Park Golf Course is a part of the town of Rochester, New York. This public golf course overlooks Lake Ontario. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1935. There are 6,003 yards of golf to play on this par 70 course, and the course has a rating of 68.2. Tee times can be booked by contacting course management or visiting the Durand-Eastman Park Golf Course website. As of November 2009, 18 holes at this golf course costs approximately $20 per person.
Durand-Eastman Park Golf Course
1200 Kings Hwy N
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-0110 x2
golftheparks.com
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
The Sleepy Hollow Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 68 course with 4,720 yards of golfing available to course participants. Sleepy Hollow has a 62.3 course rating and a slope of 98, making it an excellent course for both novice golfers and those with an intermediate level of experience. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course was designed by Ed Waller and opened in 1950. There are excellent banquet facilities available for public or private usage. The bar and restaurant offer excellent views of the first and 18th greens. Though memberships are available for some of the course's services and amenities, the public is welcome for green fees of approximately $19 for 18 holes or $29 for an all-day pass.
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
8600 Country Club Dr
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 336-4110
sleepyhollow-golf.com
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