Yellow at Bethpage State Park Golf Course

Bethpage Yellow offers a respite from the Black Course’s brutish reputation, providing a playable, engaging experience for golfers of all levels. Set within the rolling Long Island parkland, the course offers a gentler test than its famed sibling, without sacrificing strategic interest.

Designed alongside the other Bethpage courses in the 1930s, Yellow reflects the Golden Age principles of course architecture, emphasizing natural contours and strategic shot-making over sheer distance. It's a course of doglegs and subtly undulating greens. There's no major tournament pedigree to lean on here; Yellow serves as a reminder that public golf can be both accessible and thoughtfully designed.

While the Black Course draws the spotlight, Yellow quietly embodies the everyday spirit of Bethpage. It's the course where countless rounds have been played, where weekend foursomes hone their games, and where the joy of golf is celebrated without pretense. And on a good day, you can grab a surprisingly good hot dog at the turn.