NYC Metro Area
Bethpage Red
Classic public parkland
Red is not the consolation prize. It is the course that makes the trip work when Black consumes all the oxygen. Play it before Black if the group needs a warm-up; play it after Black if the group wants a proper comparison.
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The take
Red is not the consolation prize. It is the course that makes the trip work when Black consumes all the oxygen. Play it before Black if the group needs a warm-up; play it after Black if the group wants a proper comparison.
Best for
The second serious Bethpage round
Watch out
Underestimating it because Black is next door
How to play it
Must play / the smart companion to Black
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Real Tillinghast feel
- Excellent opening hole
- Strong test
- Easier to fit than Black
- Very good value
Watch-outs
- Overshadowed by Black
- Still not gentle
- Tee times can be competitive
Signature holes
1, 4, 13, 17, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
2026 posted public range: roughly $43-$48 for NYS residents and $90-$100 for non-residents, with twilight/reservation fees varying by status.
Best season
Best windows: May-June and September-October Summer: playable but humid; Long Island and Montauk traffic can turn ugly Spring: strong value, but conditions and wind
Caddies / walking
Black is the walk that defines the trip.
Replay priority
Very high
Booking move
Bethpage is the planning spine.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best windows: May-June and September-October Summer: playable but humid; Long Island and Montauk traffic can turn ugly Spring: strong value, but conditions and wind can vary
Jan
39F / 26F
Sun Low; rain Medium
Feb
42F / 28F
Sun Low; rain Medium
Mar
50F / 35F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Apr
61F / 45F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
71F / 55F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
80F / 65F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Google review
4/5 - 8 months ago
Very good but entire golf operation now overwhelmed by Ryder Cup prep. Everything is closed.
Waaayyyy too expensive for riding cart rental. One rents a satellite connected, app filled, & another bullseye for MORE ADVERTISING. My goodness! Busy busy busy.
Satellite is great fo
Very good but entire golf operation now overwhelmed by Ryder Cup prep. Everything is closed.
Waaayyyy too expensive for riding cart rental. One rents a satellite connected, app filled, & another bullseye for MORE ADVERTISING. My goodness! Busy busy busy.
Satellite is great fo
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5/5 - 4 years ago
Today played the bethpage Red course. Wow !! Beautiful course, well kept, well maintained. Its pleasure to played the Red. Its very hats to get tee times at bethpage
Very lucky to locked the red course. Beautifully maintained, All holes are long, but fun to.play
Beautiful vi
Today played the bethpage Red course. Wow !! Beautiful course, well kept, well maintained. Its pleasure to played the Red. Its very hats to get tee times at bethpage
Very lucky to locked the red course. Beautifully maintained, All holes are long, but fun to.play
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5/5 - 5 months ago
Awesome walkable course. Beautiful in the fall. Best bang for your buck in the area for residents.
Awesome walkable course. Beautiful in the fall. Best bang for your buck in the area for residents.
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