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Some of the best courses and golf values in New York can be found within state parks, including the famed Black Course at Bethpage State Park -- site of two previous U.S. Opens and the 2019 PGA Championship and future site of the 2025 Ryder Cup; the Robert Trent Jones-designed Green Lakes, James Baird and Montauk Downs courses; the championship course at Saratoga Spa and many more!

Ryder Cup 2025
From the legendary Black Course at Bethpage State Park on Long Island to the championship layout at Saratoga Spa State Park in the Capital Region and the rolling terrain at Green Lakes State Park near Syracuse, New York State Parks offer some of the best and affordable public golf experiences in the country. With 27 courses located at 19 scenic locations State Parks’ golf program welcome everyone from seasoned golf pros to first-time players. The 2025 season is historic, as Bethpage State Park, affectionately known as “The People’s Country Club,” will proudly host the prestigious Ryder Cup for the very first time, from September 23-28. As we count down to this iconic event, discover the many other state park courses throughout the Empire State, which offer scenic views, challenging fairways, and championship-level play. Discover your next round on the Road to the Ryder Cup.

For more information, visit the Ryder Cup websiteLeaving New York State Parks.

Reserve A Tee Time

Reserve a Tee Time in Our New System – It's Easy! Just register once to create an account and then login to make a tee time at any of these courses!

  1. Select a course from the list below
  2. Enter your information to register (or login if you've already registered)
  3. Reserve a tee time
  4. Hit the links and enjoy!
Reserve a tee time at these select courses:

Call for reservations for golf courses not listed above

Golf Gift Card
  • Consider a gift card for the golfers in your life, or to make cashless payments easier. Available for select courses.
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