New York Golf

If you are an avid golfer who enjoys a round even when you are on vacation, you need not worry about finding a course in New York City, for the city is equipped with public golf courses and facilities in all its five boroughs. New York residents usually require a permit to play at the public golf courses that form a part of the city’s Park and Recreation system and visitors to the city also have to acquire a permit by paying additional charges to play at the city’s various courses and driving ranges. The various list of charges and fees availed by the city’s golf courses are available on the website of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

Manhattan

Chelsea Piers Golf
Pier 59
23rd Street and Hudson River Park
Phone no: (212) 336-6400

The Chelsea Piers Golf Club is part of the multi-sport recreation facility located at Chelsea Piers which is situated on the extreme west side of Manhattan, between 17th and 23rd Streets along the Hudson River. The Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment complex offers a variety of athletic activities like golf, skating, batting cages, bowling, gym and even a spa. The complex also hosts several event hosting spaces and is a popular spot for parties and other social events.

The golf club at Chelsea Piers is Manhattan's only year-round, outdoor golf driving range that offers golf enthusiasts a chance to perfect their game and also take lessons from golf professionals who are on hand at the club. This multi-tiered facility features an automatic ball tee-up system, 52 heated and weather protected hitting stalls on four levels, two full swing simulators, a 200 yard net enclosed artificial turf fairway , a 1,200 square foot putting green, an indoor putting studio and sand bunker and a Golf Academy. The Chelsea Golf Club is open to public though it also offers various membership programs as well.

Randall’s Island Golf Center,
1, Randall’s Island Park.

The Randall’s Island Golf Center offers a driving range and miniature golf. This facility that extends over 25 acres overlooks the East River and uptown Manhattan. The Randall’s Island golf center forms a part of the Randall’s Island sports facility that offers sports camps, batting cages, miniature golf, golf lessons and even event spaces for hosting parties and corporate events.

The Randall’s Island golf center is equipped with 78 hitting stalls which are located on two levels, an 36- hole landscaped miniature golf course, a short game area with bunker, grass tees and a 320 yard grass landing area.

The Bronx

Mosholu Golf Course
3545 Jerome Avenue((E. 213th Street) & Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467

The Mosholu Golf Course opened in 1925 and this facility features 3,253 yards of golf. The Moshulu Golf Course facility includes a nine-hole course, a driving range, practice greens, chipping greens and a clubhouse with a classroom or meeting space. The Mosholu Golf course is accessible by the New York City subway via the no.4 train at the Woodlawn Road stop which is the last stop on this route.

The Pelham/ Split Rock Golf Course
Shore Road North of Bartow Circle
Phone no: (718) 885-1258

The Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses offer New York City’s only 36-hole facility. Both these courses are enclosed within Pelham Bay Park which is the largest park in New York City. The Pelham Bay Park golf course which features a links-style layout was built in 1901. This course is suitable for both beginners and experienced golfers while its sibling, Split Rock Golf Course is a championship golf course which sports a more challenging John Van Kleek layout.

Turtle Cove Golf and Baseball Complex,
1, City Island Road, Bronx
Phone no: (718) 885-2646

The Turtle Cove Golf and Baseball complex offers a driving range and an 18-hole miniature golfing course along with other facilities like batting cages, children’s rides, indoor games and a party room.

Van Cortlandt Golf Course
Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South
Phone no: (718) 543-4595

The Van Cortlandt Golf Course is located in the north Bronx area close to the Yonkers border. This golf course which affectionately referred to as ‘ Vanny’ by the locals is easily accessible by the no.1 subway line at the Van Cortlandt Park and 242nd street station and the no.4 train at Woodlawn road station. This Bronx golf course which opened in 1865 was developed by a group of wealthy men who hoped to make it a private course. The Van Cortlandt Golf course which boasts of the longest par fives in the city has hosted several celebrity golfers like Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Joe Lewis and the Three Stooges. This course which is housed in a park like setting has been upgraded in recent years and now hosts new greens, new tee boxes and improved bunkers.

Queens

Clearview Park Golf Course,
202-12 Willets Point Boulevard
Phone no: (718) 229-2570

This golf course is located at the Throgs Neck Bridge in the borough of Queens and this course is favored by most golfers as it has a layout that is suitable for players of all levels. The Clearview Park Golf course is equipped with newly constructed forward, mid and back tees and a brand new 8000 square foot putting green. This 18-hole golf course is also equipped with a bar and a party room which provides the perfect setting for parties and corporate events.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Passarelle Ramp at Willets Point Station
Corona Park, Queens
Phone no: (718) 271-8182

The Flushing Meadows Golf Center is located the Flushing Meadows- Corona Park sports facility in Queens which also hosts the Shea Stadium and the United States Tennis Center. This miniature golf facility consists of an 18-hole "Pitch & Putt" golf course and a modern mini-golf course which is adorned with waterfalls, bridges and streams. The Flushing Meadows Corona Park facility is the only golfing facility in New York City which offers golfing at night for both its golf courses are equipped with lighting for play at night. The Flushing Meadows Corona Park facility is easily accessible by the number 7 train of the New York City subway network.

Forest Park Golf Course
101 Forest Park Drive
Phone no: (718) 296-0999

The Forest Park Golf Course is located in the Woodhaven area of Queens. This course was originally designed by Tom Bebdolo in 1896 but it was redesigned by Stephen Kay in 1995. This golf course which extends over 6000 yards features tree lined fairways, elevated greens and three water holes.

Douglaston Golf Course
6320 Marathon Parkway
Phone no (718) 428-1617

The Douglaston Golf Course is situated at the highest point in the borough of Queens and it offers a country club setting as it was once a country club, the North Hills country club before it became a public golf course in the 1960’s. The Douglaston Golf Course was redesigned and upgraded by noted architect Stephen Kay in 2004. This golf course is also accessible by the New York City subway via the F train to Jamaica at the 169th Street station.

Kissena Golf Course
Kissena Park
164-15 Booth Memorial Avenue
Phone no: (718) 939-4594

The Kissena Golf Course is located in the Flushing area of Queens. This course extends over 4,665 yards and is a relatively short course that is in fact is quite challenging for the average golfer. This course is easily accessible by the New York City subway and bus lines via the number 7 and E trains and the Q65 public bus.

Alley Pond Golf Center/ Golden Bear Golf Center
Alley Pond Park,
232-01 Northern Boulevard
Phone no: (718) 225-9187

The Alley Pond Golf Center is a driving range which has been serving golfers for many years. This large and busy facility offers 75 hitting stalls which are forever crowded and busy. Thirty of these stalls are heated and weatherproofed for all weather use. The Alley Pond Golf Center also has two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a well stocked golf shop.

Brooklyn

Dyker Beach Golf Course
Dyker Beach Park
Seventh Avenue and 86th Street
Phone no: (718) 836-9722

The Dyker Beach Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course with a par value of 71 which is located in the borough of Brooklyn. This golf course is also easily accessible via the R train of the New York City Subway network. The Dyker Beach Park which hosts this golf course is a major hub of recreation in Brooklyn that is popular with park-goers all ages.

Marine Park Golf Course
Marine Park
2880 Flatbush Avenue, near Belt Parkway
Phone No: (718) 252-4625

The Marine Park Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1964 and at 7000 yards this course is the longest in the city. This golf course is accessible by New York City’s mass transit system via the no. 2 or no.5 trains and the Q35 bus.

Staten Island

LaTourette Golf Course
Richmond Parkway
1001 Richmond Hill Road
Phone no: (718) 351-1889

La Tourette Golf Course overlooks rolling hills and valleys of Richmond Town and this golf course features a championship course that extends over 6,692 yards. The Le Tourette golf course also features a driving range and a historic manor house that serves as the course’s club house. This course also features clipping and putting greens and a full service pro-shop.

South Shore Golf Course
200 Huguenot Avenue
Staten Island,
Phone no: (718) 984-0101

South Shore Golf Course is a beautiful golf course that is set amongst rolling hills on the southern shore of Staten Island. The South Shore Golf Course features an 18-hole course that measures 6317 yards from the longest tees which gives it a par of 72. This course which opened in 1933 has a course rating of 69.9 and a slope rating of 113.

Silver Lake Golf Course
Silver Lake Park
915 Victory Boulevard near Forest Avenue.
Phone no: (718) 447-5686

The Silver Lake golf course is an 18-hole golf course which offers 6,050 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 69. This golf which was designed by John Van Kleek opened in 1929. This course has a course rating of 68.8 and a slope rating of 108.