Finding a great place to play in New York doesn't always mean having a club membership. From historic city courses you can reach by subway to one of the most iconic public courses in the country, New York offers plenty of places to get a round in. We rounded up five of our favorites, plus what to know before you book your tee time.
01 - VAN CORTLANDT PARK | BRONX
A true New York classic. Opened in 1895, Van Cortlandt is known as the oldest public golf course in the country. Tucked inside Van Cortlandt Park, it offers an easy escape from the city without actually having to leave it
$36 - $70 varies by day/time/season
TRANSIT SCORE: ★★★★★
Subway accessible, short walk
02 - MARINE PARK GOLF COURSE | BROOKLYN
A links-style course along Jamaica Bay with wide open fairways, waterfront surroundings, and plenty of wind to keep things interesting. At over 7,000 yards from the back tees, it offers a full championship style round right in Brooklyn.
$54 WEEKDAY · $70 WEEKEND
TRANSIT SCORE: ★★★☆☆
Subway + bus required
03 - DYKER BEACH GOLF COURSE | BROOKLYN
A Brooklyn stable for more than a century, Dyker Beach pairs a classic parkland layout with views toward the Verrazzano Bridge. It's also one of the easiest courses on our list to reach without a car.
$43 WEEKDAY · $56 WEEKEND
TRANSIT SCORE: ★★★★★
Subway accessible, short walk
04 - PELHAM BAY & SPLIT ROCK GOLF COURSES | BRONX
Why choose one when you can have two? Pelham Bay and Split Rock make up New York CIty's only 36-hole public golf facility. Pelham Bay offers the more approachable round, while Split Rock brings tighter fairways, hills, and a little more of a challenge.
$51 WEEKDAY · $76 WEEKEND
TRANSIT SCORE: ★★★★☆
Subway accessible, moderate walk
05 - BETHPAGE BLACK GOLF COURSE | FARMINGDALE, LONG ISLAND
Put this course on your bucket list. Bethpage Black has hosted the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and most recently, the 2025 Ryder Cup, but remains open to the public. It's famously difficult, walking-only, and not necessarily the course for a casual Sunday round, but that's part of what makes it worth the trip.
NYS RESIDENT
$70 WEEKDAY · $80 WEEKEND
NON-RESIDENT
$140 WEEKDAY · $160 WEEKEND
TRANSIT SCORE: ★★☆☆☆
LIRR + rideshare recommended
Whether you're looking for an easy round in the city or ready to take on Bethpage Black, consider this your starting point for golf in New York. Pick a course, book a tee time, and we'll handle what to wear.
