NYC Metro Area
Bethpage Yellow
Public parkland
Yellow is the safety valve. There is no shame in using it for a casual day, but there is shame in flying a serious group to New York and pretending Yellow is part of the core rotation.
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The take
Yellow is the safety valve. There is no shame in using it for a casual day, but there is shame in flying a serious group to New York and pretending Yellow is part of the core rotation.
Best for
Casual players, emergency extra rounds, nine-hole use
Watch out
Using it when Red or Blue is available
How to play it
Depth play / easiest Bethpage option
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Affordable
- Easiest walk
- Convenient
- Useful for mixed groups
Watch-outs
- Least essential Bethpage course
- Limited trip identity
- Can feel like filler
Signature holes
1, 6, 11, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
2026 posted public range: Yellow/Green/Blue rates roughly $38-$43 for 18 holes, with 9-hole/twilight options and 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
Low
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
User signal
Ratings, reviews, and group notes.
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA
Google review
5/5 - 2 years ago
Played: August 30th, 2023
Tee Time: 8:54am
Finish Time: 1:30pm*
* Play slowed early due to a torrential downpour. Otherwise, a solid pace of play.
Tee Boxes: End of summer condition (fair at best)
Fairway are Very Good condition
Greens are a very fair pace, although a few are
Played: August 30th, 2023
Tee Time: 8:54am
Finish Time: 1:30pm*
* Play slowed early due to a torrential downpour. Otherwise, a solid pace of play.
Tee Boxes: End of summer condition (fair at best)
Fairway are Very Good condition
Greens are a very fair pace, although a few are
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Google review
5/5 - 3 years ago
Gorgeous course for only $28 if you're a resident playing 9-holes walking. Definitely use the online system for booking tee times!
Gorgeous course for only $28 if you're a resident playing 9-holes walking. Definitely use the online system for booking tee times!
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Google review
4/5 - a year ago
The 10th and 11th holes are under renovation for Ryder Cup. They are shortened to 3 hole courses. The other holes were great like always.
The 10th and 11th holes are under renovation for Ryder Cup. They are shortened to 3 hole courses. The other holes were great like always.
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