Bethpage Black Green Fees and Tee Times
What it costs to play one of the best public courses in the world, host of the 2025 Ryder Cup. Indicative 2026 green fees, the booking window and how to get on.
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What it costs to play Bethpage Black
Bethpage Black is the rare championship course where the headline number is the green fee, not the membership. As a guide, nonresidents pay around 140 USD on weekdays and 160 USD on weekends in 2026, while New York State residents play for roughly half that. For a public course that has hosted two US Opens, the 2019 PGA Championship and the 2025 Ryder Cup, it is one of the great bargains in the game.
The catch is access rather than price. Tee times are released through the state reservation system, residents get the earlier window, and the famous overnight line in the parking lot is part of the course's folklore. Below is the current fee picture, how the booking system works, and what to expect from one of the hardest public tests anywhere. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Bethpage Black at a glance
- Opened
- 1936
- Designer
- A.W. Tillinghast
- Type
- Public parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 7,468 yds
- Walking
- Walking only
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Bethpage State Park and leading course databases. The Black Course was designed by A.W. Tillinghast with Joseph Burbeck and opened in 1936, a par 71 of about 7,468 yards, played walking only.
Green fees in 2026
| Rate | Weekday | Weekend and holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresident | About 140 USD | About 160 USD |
| New York resident | About 75 USD | About 85 USD |
| Twilight, nonresident | About 88 USD | About 100 USD |
| Reservation fee | About 5 USD per player | About 5 USD per player |
Indicative 2026 rates. Resident and nonresident pricing, twilight windows and reservation fees are set by New York State Parks and change with the season, so always confirm directly before booking.
How to get a tee time
Bethpage runs on the New York State Parks reservation system, online and by phone. New York residents with a registered account and Empire Passport can book the furthest ahead, nonresidents get a shorter window, and a block of times is released day to day for the early risers and the parking lot regulars who queue overnight in peak season.
Weekday mornings are the most attainable for visitors, and shoulder months from April to early June and September to October offer the best mix of conditions and availability. Have flexible dates, book the moment your window opens, and consider a weekday to dodge the weekend premium. If you want the round secured as part of a wider New York or East Coast golf trip, our concierge can build it in.
Bethpage is walking only, the rough is penal and the course measures well over 7,400 yards, so it rewards fit, confident players. A caddie or a forecaddie is worth it for first timers. Read our companion guide on how to play Bethpage Black and the full Bethpage Black course profile for the hole by hole detail.
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Bethpage Black questions
How much does it cost to play Bethpage Black in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees for nonresidents run about 140 USD on weekdays and 160 USD on weekends and holidays, with twilight rates near 88 and 100 USD. New York State residents pay far less, around 75 USD weekday and 85 USD weekend, and a small per player reservation fee applies to advance bookings. Rates change each season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Who designed Bethpage Black and what is the par?
The Black Course opened in 1936 and is credited to A.W. Tillinghast with park superintendent Joseph Burbeck. It plays as a par 71 of about 7,468 yards from the championship tees and is walking only, with no carts permitted.
How do you get a tee time at Bethpage Black?
Tee times are booked through the New York State reservation system by phone or online. Residents may book further ahead than nonresidents, and a limited number of times are released day to day. Demand is high, so plan early and have backup dates ready.
Is Bethpage Black worth it?
For a public course that has hosted two US Opens, a PGA Championship and the 2025 Ryder Cup, the green fee is one of the best values in championship golf. It is a long, brutal test, so it suits confident ball strikers who want a genuine major venue at a public price.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.