Bethpage Black’s infamous reputation often overshadows its equally challenging, albeit less talked about, sibling: Bethpage Red. Carved into the rolling terrain of Farmingdale, NY, Red offers a demanding test of golf on a course that, while sharing the same state park roots, boasts its own distinct identity. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast during the Golden Age of golf architecture, Bethpage Red presents a parkland layout characterized by strategic bunkering, subtly contoured greens, and demanding approaches. While not as relentlessly punishing as its more famous counterpart, Red requires precision and strategic thinking, rewarding thoughtful play rather than pure power. A particularly interesting feature is how Tillinghast cleverly integrates water hazards into the design, demanding accurate tee shots and calculated risk assessment to avoid the drink. Although it hasn't hosted the same major championships as the Black Course, Bethpage Red remains a vital part of the Bethpage State Park experience and New York golfing lore. The club and its setting has been a staple of generations of public golfers from NYC and Long Island looking to cut their teeth on a classic test of golf without the pretense found at private clubs.