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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
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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
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3.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.1%
Recommend this course
39 out of 59 reviews
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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.

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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
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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

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible conditions

Course did not drain at all from heavy rains 2 days ago. Every single fairway was soaked.

Greens were sandy.

No order for teeing off...everyone just lined up at the first tee box. No one even asked our group what time we had. We teed off 15 minutes past our time.

Nearly every fairway had more than 4 balls because of errant shots. Fairways are very close to each other.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/22/2017:
Hi martinek88, Thank you for golfing with us! Your feedback is appreciated. We're sorry to hear course conditions were not up to par during your round. Our staff is working hard to improve playing conditions as we head into season. Hopefully, you can return over the summer so we can improve your 2 star experience.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course, Great Deal

When other courses are packed Silver Lake has openings. Very good prices also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/13/2017:
Hi u029832595, Thank you for the 4 star review! We're happy you found a good value with us. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Hi u673917040, Thank you for the 5 star review! Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slow pace of play and terrible management

I read awesome reviews about this place and decided to head over from queens. This course is about an hr away from where I am and it was a waste of time, toll, money.

Our tee time was set for 12:15 and we got there at 11 only to find out it was backed up 1hr+.

We were also double booked with a walk on group of three.

Tee time was 12:15, we tee'd off at 1:30. Pace of play was dreadful and had to wait on the tee box for a minimum of 15 mins before being able to tee off.

We didnt get to finish our round. Terrible course time management. They should learn to get a better system thag works. Needless to say, everyone was annoyed at the delay and pace of play. I do not recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/01/2017:
Hi daejyi5, We're sorry to hear about your late start and inconsistent pace of play during your round. Please reach out to the pro shop with any further concerns. We would like to see you back on the course to improve your experience for next time. Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/03/2017:
Hi tonestone, Thank you for the 5 star review! Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/03/2017:
Hi Guyfred, Thank you for the 4 star review! Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very nice course. Easy to get on. Friendly staff.

Only problem is geese droppings.. I understand it's

Winter so really not much the club can do about that.

Will play again anyhow weather permitting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/29/2016:
Hi u000006513958, Thank you for the 4 star review! We're happy to hear you had an easy time getting on the course and experienced good customer service. Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

enjoyed the round and pace. course was in good shape especially for the time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/29/2016:
Hi t0nys, Thank you for the 5 star review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your day on the course with good pace of play. See you soon! Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lifelong Islander

Ever since this course has left the American Golf Corporation it has done nothing but improve year to year. Current management has done nothing but put their heart and soul into every bit of this course. From what is was 10 years ago to what it is today is like night and day. The greens are in impeccable shape. In prime season they can rival that of any country club greens. Many of the holes have been lengthened to make the course more challenging. Although it is not the longest course around, it is the most difficult. This is a shotmakers golf course which relies heavily on positioning of your tee shot and working approach shots from left to right and right to left. So many nuances have been added to the layout and character of this golf course, it is truly the hidden gem of Staten Island golf.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/21/2016:
Hi NYCgolfer1, Thank you for commenting on the progress we've made over the years! We appreciate taking time to provide feedback. Always good to hear about the excellent course conditions, especially on the greens. You provide good analysis for strategy during a round at Silver Lake. Additionally, It's great to be a "hidden gem". We'll see you back at the course soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

just can't get you off on time

another round, another 45 minute delay from scheduled tee time. Tee time was 8:30am Saturday, no frost delay. Arrived with playing partner at 7:45, was told we could not check in or pay and told to come back at 8:30. I said that was the time we were supposed to tee off, so she said come back at 8:25. We came back at 8:25, paid, then got in line behind 8 carts. As we progressed to the front of the line, we were then told to back the cart out of line to allow two other groups to jump ahead of us as they were last minute additions to a men's club (that was not on tee sheet at all). I just can't take this course anymore. They just absolutely cannot get you out within 30 minutes of your tee time! Goodbye.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/29/2016:
Hi u000007982283, We're sorry to hear your experience was affected by pace of play. Our staff works to get every golfer out on time. Unfortunately, busy days can cause delays. We hope you decide to come back and try us one more time. Please feel free to reach out to the pro shop with any additional concerns. Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice round of golf.

Course in excellent condition. Gorgeous fall day; had a wonderful round (except for my golfing skill).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/21/2016:
Hi aker19, Thank you for the 5 star review! We're enjoying the Fall weather and excellent course conditions as well. Golfing skill is never needed for a great day! That's why we love the game. See you soon! Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great city course, but...

Course is always well maintained, course offers stuff for both beginners and more advanced players, and staff is nice. My only complaint is the mismanagement of tee times and pace of play. On more than one occasion my tee time has teed off 45min to 1hr late. That's unacceptable. Understand they have golf groups that get priority, but if I book a tee time that is available on line I shouldn't get the the course and start an hour late. Either they are offering too many tee times or they are slotting walk ins ahead of tee times. 5+ hour rounds are a given in the city but tacking on an hour for poor management is a day killer.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/03/2016

Hi u000005515893,

Thank you for the four star rating! We appreciate you leaving feedback on your experience as well. We will work at improving the pace of play as we know that can be frustrating for our golfers. We apologize for this and hope you'll come back soon to give us another chance at exceeding your expectations.

All the best,

Silver Lake Management

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Terrible Course Management

We arrived for a 7:52 tee time to find about twenty people waiting to tee off. Turns out the course allowed people to book 6AM-6:30 AM tee times even though it was dark and they were not open. So we had to wait almost 40 minutes to tee off. Then because of how many people were there we waited at every hole.

Never going back

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/10/2016:
Hi mjsisko, We're sorry to see this review come in. We understand your frustration and will assess the situation for next time. We hope to see you again. Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dave

Nice course, I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/10/2016:
Hi DAVID9951425, Thank you for the 5 star review. We look forward to seeing you for your next round! Best, Silver Lake Management
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
N Y N J Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Non Outing Shotgun Start

Overall course conditions were acceptable. Greens were in above average condition, not great but playable. The course was wet when I played due to rain showers the previous night. Layout has lots of hills with a good mixture of holes that makes you play every club in the bag. The weirdest part was they are trying something new with a shotgun start in the morning. Not sure how much of a difference it made in pace of play but kudos to them for experimenting and thinking out of the box.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
fc963f86-9692-52c5-9417-ae360af27c9b
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi TeeRNJ,

Thank you for your feedback on our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and we are happy to know you enjoyed your round. We hope to see you back again soon!

Best,

Silver Lake GC Management

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Solid option

Friendly staff. Ease of commute back to Manhattan with shuttle from club house. Greenkeeper is the owner of the course - always a good sign.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
fc963f86-9692-52c5-9417-ae360af27c9b
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi Ole7132476,

Thank you for the positive five-star review! We are happy to know you enjoy our course as well as our staff. We hope to see you back soon!

Best,

Silver Lake GC Managment

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a good time

Greens are in poor shape and the are dirt piles on fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/25/2016

You should come back soon. Greens are back from being aerated, Beautiful.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Shape !

Very Good condition...little slow...will be back !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
fc963f86-9692-52c5-9417-ae360af27c9b
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi davyduz,

Thank you for your positive four-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the condition of the course and look forward to having you back for your next round!

Best,

Silver Lake GC Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great staff

Pretty well maintained for the price. Greens were good. Great pace of play, but it was a Monday afternoon.

Only complaint is no range to warm up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
fc963f86-9692-52c5-9417-ae360af27c9b
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi mustafaj,

Thank you for your positive five-star review! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to know you enjoyed your round! Looking forward to seeing you back again soon!

Best,

Silver Lake GC Management

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gem hidden in Staten Island

Great course that is immaculately maintained. Slightly challenging with tight fairways and great greens. It's a little pricy but I played on a weekday and had the course to myself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
fc963f86-9692-52c5-9417-ae360af27c9b
Commented on 09/26/2016

Hi Keith2139601,

Thank you for your positive five star review! We are thrilled to know you enjoyed the condition of the course. We hope to see you back again soon!

Best,

Silver Lake GC Management.

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