
Bergen Point Course
Bergen Point Golf Club


About this course
Bergen Point Golf Club sits on the south shore of Long Island in West Babylon, occupying land that reflects the region's characteristic flat-to-gently-rolling coastal plain terrain. Designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in the 1920s, the course represents the work of a prolific architect who shaped numerous layouts across the New York metropolitan area during the golden age of American golf course construction. Mitchell's designs typically emphasized strategic bunkering and green complexes suited to the modest topography available on Long Island sites. The course plays through a landscape of mature trees and modest elevation changes, with routing that takes advantage of the property's natural features while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels. Like many municipal and daily-fee courses in the region, Bergen Point serves a diverse golfing population and maintains a practical, unpretentious character. The layout requires thoughtful club selection and course management rather than overwhelming length or dramatic hazards. Bergen Point operates as a public facility, contributing to the rich tradition of accessible golf on Long Island, where numerous courses serve both local residents and visitors exploring the area's extensive golfing options. The club provides a straightforward test of golf in a setting shaped by decades of play and the steady maturation of its landscape plantings.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NY
Quick facts
- Location
- West Babylon, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William F. Mitchell
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,722 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.2/126
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
Bergen Point Golf Club sits on Long Island's South Shore, most readily accessed via LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or Newark Liberty International (EWR), each roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the clubhouse depending on traffic patterns across Queens or through the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. For those departing from Manhattan, the drive via the Southern State Parkway offers a more direct passage eastward into Nassau County, a journey of approximately 30 to 40 minutes that gradually transitions from urban density to the quieter residential and waterfront character of West Babylon. The final miles unfold along local roads that edge closer to the Great South Bay, where salt marshes and modest waterfront homes signal arrival at this understated gem of Long Island golf. Bergen Point Golf Club itself occupies a rare parcel of bayfront property, its understated entrance befitting a club that has long valued discretion and tradition over fanfare.

FAQ
Common questions about Bergen Point
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bergen Point has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
Bergen Point was designed by William F. Mitchell.
Yes. Bergen Point is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bergen Point is 71.
Bergen Point plays 6,722 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bergen Point is 126.



