GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.6
1194 Reviews (1194)
5 Stars
381
4 Stars
496
3 Stars
169
2 Stars
77
1 Stars
71
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.2
70.1%
Recommend this course
978 out of 1194 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.7%
Recommend this course
40 out of 60 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
Consistently well-maintained conditions make this island course stand out among local public options, with challenging greens and a memorable finishing hole. Friendly, helpful staff earn high marks from longtime regulars and first-time visitors alike.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6304 yards
Slope 119
Rating 70.4

Silver Lake Golf Course sits along Staten Island's North Shore, offering a scenic and challenging layout that is one of the five boroughs' best-kept secrets. The course has a classic layout with postage stamp-sized greens and narrow fairways. At just over 6,000 yards from the back tees, the golf course appears shorter than it plays. The tight layout demands accuracy throughout especially on the lengthier holes, of which there are several. The course offers interesting risk-reward opportunities and holes 12 through 14 are considered by locals the "Amen Corner" of the North. The entire layout will test your shot-making abilities. In addition to the challenging round, Silver Lake is known for having consistently excellent conditions with some of New York's best greens, which is why it has garnered a strong following among local players.

Book a Tee Time at
Silver Lake Golf Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Van Kleek

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

3.6
1194 Reviews (1194)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 47
Patio Dining 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 46
Elevation Changes 38
Undulating Greens 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 50
Advanced Golfers 23
Walkers 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 58
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 6

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Solid course

Nice overall course, which is in good condition. Carts are in good condition with usb chargers. Bar cart comes around frequently, in addition to the full bar / restaurant at the club house. Course layout is a little tight at times. They could space out tee times more to prevent waiting but overall good course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/24/2021

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Silver Lake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Rude staff

Went to play with a group of beginners . The staff without saying a word to us previously told us not to come back because we were taking too long.The course was ok, average at best and with the rudeness of the staff they will not get my money or my recommendation ever again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/24/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Best Public course in NY metro area

I love this course

Hats off to Doug and his team. He does a trendies job.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/28/2021

Your feedback is important to us! Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Longest round of my life

First time ever leaving a review because of how slow the pace was at this course. 5 hour and 45 minute round is just absurd and shows they either don't know how to book properly or don't know how to manage the pace of play. MY guess would be both. 4 group backups on tee boxes were very common so I got to talk to a ton of people!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/28/2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars but we hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid NYC Public Course

This was my 3rd or 4th time playing Silver Lake and I am always pleased by the round’s end. Started at noon and there was a lot of waiting involved, typical of almost any city course. Right now they’re aerating the greens which can bode for unpredictable putting. At the same time, the layout is short but nice with some elevated tee boxes and fairway undulation and average lengthwise when played from the tips. Overall, a good course for the price and the convenience and will return in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/27/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Silver Lake Golf Course. We look forward to having you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/26/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Silver Lake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

The Swamp is Gone

Kudos to Doug and his staff. At long last the back nine has lost the flooding that has been present for years.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/26/2021

We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Silver Lake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Way over booked and cart charge

Way over booked 5 1/2 hour round with a 20$ cart fee, used to be my favorite course in the area now not so much

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/21/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff. Thanks for visiting Silver Lake Golf Course! We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/21/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/21/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Silver Lake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Waste of Money - On Track for 10 Hour Round

Started 10 minutes behind our tee time, which isn't horrible. But pace of play from there was atrocious. Waited at least 10-15 minutes at each hole. It was already 3 hours and we were only hole 8. I am a city golfer so i am accustomed to waits but this was egregious. At the turn we found THREE groups waiting to tee off still. If we kept at it we would have been on track for a 8-10 hour round. We found the first hole opened so the starter let us tee off there again. We cruised through the first 3 holes only to find another RIDICULOUS back up at hole 4. There were 3 groups backed up and 4 hours in we just gave up.

In terms of conditions was told the greens were aerated over a month ago and not to worry about their conditions. Got there and they were more sand than green. Over all very disappointing experience. Better off taking an extra 20 minutes to travel to a Jersey course - can actually golf a full round for the same price!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/20/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/20/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Silver Lake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Recovering From Aeration

Course is in decent shape for an NYC course and it was packed on Sunday. Greens were still sandy and recovering from aeration, but they should be looking good in a few weeks time. A couple holes on the back 9 have some fairways in pretty rough shape just due to being in low spots and collecting water but you can see that the course is working to grow grass and get better drainage in these areas. Since many holes run next to each other, there tends to be some crossover between folks trying to get back on the correct fairway, but it's early in the season so everyone is still brushing off the rust.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/22/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/20/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Meh...

I’ve played this course so many times and I used to think it was the time of the season that effected the course conditions. But I’m realizing it doesn’t matter what month it is, the course always seems to need work. That being said it’s not in horrible condition. BUT $70 !! I don’t think I’ll be back. I’d rather pay a toll and drive 45 min to NJ courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/22/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Silver Lake Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/19/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Muddy 14-17

I played the back 9. Holes 14-17 were way too muddy and it always seems to be like that.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/19/2021

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Silver Lake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Truely unacceptable

Staten island golf has become a real shame. So much potential, so little TLC. This course has never handled water well- so I can forgive that. However the greens and tee boxes need a ton of attention over the next weeks to consider this course playable. I will be back, but hopefully to better course conditions

.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/22/2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Silver Lake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/22/2021

Thanks for leaving us a review! We're glad you enjoyed your time at Silver Lake Golf Course and hope you'll come see us again soon.

Nearby Courses
Bayonne, New Jersey
Private
5.0
1
Staten Island, New York
Private
5.0
2
Brooklyn, New York
Municipal
3.1631559451
629
Staten Island, New York
Public
3.5934766063
645
Jersey City, New Jersey
Private
5.0
4
Staten Island, New York
Public
3.0745174664
651
Jersey City, New Jersey
Public
4.256686298
480
Newark, New Jersey
Public
4.0386523897
552
Union, New Jersey
Private
5.0
3
Brooklyn, New York
Municipal
4.1694716776
974
Kenilworth, New Jersey
Public
4.3695725202
298
Kenilworth, New Jersey
Public
4.5384416925
151
Golf Packages
The Monster Golf Club

Resorts World Catskills Stay & Play Package

Click Below
MONTICELLO, NY | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Resorts World Catskills Casino and golf at The Monster at Resorts World Catskills.

Resorts World Catskills Stay & Play Package

Click Below
MONTICELLO, NY | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Resorts World Catskills Casino and golf at The Monster at Resorts World Catskills.
Seaview Golf Club - Bay Course

Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package

CLICK BELOW
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Seaview Hotel - Destination by Hyatt and golf at Seaview Golf Club - Bay & Pines Courses.

Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package

CLICK BELOW
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Seaview, A Dolce Hotel and golf at Seaview Golf Club - Bay & Pines Courses.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account