Bethpage Red
Plan your round at Bethpage Red
The Red Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale is a par 70 designed by A. W. Tillinghast and opened in 1935, and it plays about 7,092 yards from the back tees. It is one of five public courses at the state park on Long Island. Most holes bend left or right and are defined by bunkers rather than water, and the greens are small and round.
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by A. W. Tillinghast
- Opened 1935
Course strategy
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Bethpage Red hole by hole
Hole 1
459
yds ·Regulation
A long, nearly bunkerless straightaway par 4 that opens the round.
Hole 2
387
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
368
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
158
yds ·Regulation
A par 3 to a pudding-bowl green, one of the course's best-known holes.
Hole 5
510
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
337
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
154
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
378
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
449
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
416
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
432
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
189
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
385
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
421
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
438
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
535
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
153
yds ·Regulation
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
401
yds ·Regulation
A par 4 with an elevated tee and an elevated green.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 459 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 387 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 368 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 158 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 510 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 337 |
| 7 | 3 | 17 | 154 |
| 8 | 4 | 11 | 378 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 449 |
| Out | 35 | 3,200 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 416 |
| 11 | 4 | 14 | 432 |
| 12 | 3 | 16 | 189 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 385 |
| 14 | 4 | 4 | 421 |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 438 |
| 16 | 5 | 6 | 535 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 153 |
| 18 | 4 | 10 | 401 |
| In | 35 | 3,370 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,570 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 127 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time through the Bethpage online reservation system
- Call the pro shop on (516) 249-4040 to confirm first tee times for the season
- The Red Course season runs April 1 to November 29, weather permitting
- Carts can be rented; the last cart goes out about an hour before sunset
Arrival & check-in
All five Bethpage courses start from the clubhouse area. The pro shop opens between 4:30 am and 7:00 am depending on the season and first tee times fall between 6:30 and 8:00 am, so call the pro shop to confirm the current schedule.
Carts & walking
Golf carts are allowed on the Red Course and can be rented, weather permitting. The last cart goes out about an hour before sunset.
Practice facilities
A driving range is open daily whenever the courses are open, weather permitting.
Food & drink
The Heritage Club runs the on-course refreshment stands and the Public House and Bar. Halfway houses open about two hours after the first tee time and close about 90 minutes before the last one.
Policies
The Red Course is open from April 1 to November 29, weather permitting. Tee times are booked online through the Bethpage reservation system, which is linked from the state parks golf page.
Quick answers
Bethpage Red at a glance
How many holes does Bethpage Red have, and what's the par?
Bethpage Red has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, at 6,570 yards.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Bethpage Red?
Yes. This guide covers Bethpage Red hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Bethpage Red?
Bethpage Red was designed by A. W. Tillinghast and opened in 1935.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bethpage Red?
Golf carts are allowed on the Red Course and can be rented, weather permitting. The last cart goes out about an hour before sunset.
What practice facilities does Bethpage Red have?
A driving range is open daily whenever the courses are open, weather permitting.
What food and drink does Bethpage Red have?
The Heritage Club runs the on-course refreshment stands and the Public House and Bar. Halfway houses open about two hours after the first tee time and close about 90 minutes before the last one.
How do you book a tee time at Bethpage Red?
Call the course at (516) 249-4040.
Where is Bethpage Red?
Bethpage Red is at 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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