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Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
483
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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Course Highlights
As the oldest public golf course in the United States, this tree-lined layout delivers a genuinely historic round with well-maintained greens and a highly regarded course design. Friendly, attentive staff and strong value for money make it a rewarding destination for golfers of all levels.
About
Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6002 yards
Slope 119
Rating 68.5
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 70 | 6002 yards | 68.5 | 119 |
| Back (W) | 70 | 6002 yards | 73.7 | 121 |
| Middle | 70 | 5558 yards | 66.7 | 117 |
| Middle (W) | 70 | 5558 yards | 71.2 | 121 |
| Front (W) | 70 | 4799 yards | 66.6 | 115 |
Scorecard for Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 68.5/120 | 370 | 619 | 172 | 364 | 345 | 295 | 222 | 318 | 391 | 3096 | 475 | 174 | 572 | 172 | 391 | 302 | 292 | 190 | 338 | 2906 | 6002 |
| Blue M: 66.7/118 | 354 | 559 | 156 | 350 | 325 | 279 | 204 | 304 | 375 | 2906 | 452 | 153 | 550 | 156 | 353 | 254 | 282 | 172 | 280 | 2652 | 5558 |
| Red W: 66.8/113 | 329 | 454 | 134 | 320 | 285 | 236 | 178 | 257 | 302 | 2495 | 428 | 125 | 453 | 141 | 282 | 207 | 264 | 132 | 272 | 2304 | 4799 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1895
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Available Facilities
Clubhouse
Reviews
4.0
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by EsquireJo22 on 07/12/2026
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Photo submitted by travellingcari on 07/04/2025
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How beautiful! Photo submitted by jeeminnlee on 10/17/2024
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Photo submitted by xZAppsBsjtNMoNSA1Kn1 on 08/05/2023
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Photo submitted by Smr87 on 06/30/2023
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Photo submitted by Yoingolf on 11/17/2022
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Photo submitted by PeteGolf on 02/13/2022
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Photo submitted by u975388270 on 10/31/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159884920 on 07/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161708091 on 06/16/2021
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Photo submitted by Edmal on 03/25/2021
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Photo submitted by silverbackster on 03/01/2020
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Photo submitted by silverbackster on 03/01/2020
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After half the groups had teed off and there was still 4 or 5 in front of us. And we were on time. Photo submitted by null on 09/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Unsafe place to play!
My girlfriend played today as a single and around the 14th hole, 4-5 youths, late teens, early 20's, harassed her by first taking her cart temporarily and then frightened her when she protested loudly (with absolutely no one else around to help!). Very upset to say the least and when she later saw an employee, he acknowledged that the place is 'unsafe'.
Players, especially women be warned!
And NYC Parks Dept. better take notice and take appropriate measures before someone gets seriously hurt.
Conditions Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Old Faithful
Once again, Van Cortland Park, the oldest public course in the U.S., lived up to its promise -- a quick escape from NYC and a fun round of golf -- even possible on the spur of the moment. I left work a little before 3 pm, was on the course by 3:30, and was able to get almost a full round in by 5:30! Wow!
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 03/06/2022
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 03/08/2022
Reviews 199
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
winter golf
It's a winter golf day, fifty's and windy, not bad.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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