{ "schema_version": "2.0", "last_updated": "2026-10-12", "base_url": "https://bookthetee.com", "region": "nyc", "region_name": "NYC metro (public-access courses)", "count": 20, "courses": [ { "id": "nyc-bethpage-state-park-black-course", "slug": "bethpage-state-park-black-course", "name": "Bethpage State Park - Black Course", "lat": 40.74866, "lng": -73.44575, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Farmingdale", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": "Bethpage Black, Winding Road, Old Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, 11804, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 1, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NY", "position": "1" }, { "source": "Golf Digest", "year": null, "list": "America's 100 Greatest Public", "position": "7" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #1 NY public; Golf Digest #7 America's 100 Greatest Public; U.S. Opens 2002/2009, 2025 Ryder Cup; very hard, walking only, can book once per 28 days.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 30, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 70, "green_fee_max": 160, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "$140 weekday / $160 weekend non-NY resident; $70/$80 NY resident; +$5 booking fee per player (2026 NYS Parks fee sheet, via Birdie Report/GOLF.com)", "website": "https://parks.ny.gov/visit/golf-courses/bethpage-state-park-golf-courses", "booking_url": "https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/19765/2431", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "foreUP", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": "walking_only", "resident_rules": "Non-NY residents pay ~2x resident rate; NY residents need NYS Parks Empire Pass/ID for resident rate; one booking per 28 days.", "caveats": [ "Walking only; one booking per 28 days.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/bethpage-state-park-black-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://parks.ny.gov/visit/golf-courses/bethpage-state-park-golf-courses", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2854158382" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-bally-s-golf-links-at-ferry-point", "slug": "bally-s-golf-links-at-ferry-point", "name": "Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point", "lat": 40.81485, "lng": -73.83211, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Bronx", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": "Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point, 500, Hutchinson River Parkway, The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, 10465, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 2, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NY", "position": "3" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #3 NY public; Nicklaus links course with skyline views, closest top course to Manhattan; hole 8 currently closed for casino construction.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 10, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 193, "green_fee_max": 283, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Non-NYC resident $246 Mon-Thu / $283 Fri-Sun; NYC resident $193/$231 (official rates page; site says fees reduced during construction)", "website": "https://casinos.ballys.com/golf-links-ferry-point/", "booking_url": "https://casinos.ballys.com/golf-links-ferry-point/tee-times-and-rates.htm", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "NYC residents get lower rate.", "caveats": [ "Hole 8 closed for casino construction.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/bally-s-golf-links-at-ferry-point.html", "source_urls": [ "https://casinos.ballys.com/golf-links-ferry-point/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/976095" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-bethpage-state-park-red-course", "slug": "bethpage-state-park-red-course", "name": "Bethpage State Park - Red Course", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Farmingdale", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 3, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NY", "position": "T6" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 T6 NY public; strong Tillinghast course, much easier to book than the Black.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 30, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": null, "green_fee_max": null, "currency": null, "fee_note": "Unknown exact; non-NY residents pay 2x the resident rate on Red/Black (NYS Parks 2026 FAQ)", "website": "https://parks.ny.gov/visit/golf-courses/bethpage-state-park-golf-courses", "booking_url": "https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/19765/2431", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "foreUP", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Non-NY residents pay 2x the resident rate.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/bethpage-state-park-red-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://parks.ny.gov/visit/golf-courses/bethpage-state-park-golf-courses" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-crystal-springs-resort-ballyowen", "slug": "crystal-springs-resort-ballyowen", "name": "Crystal Springs Resort - Ballyowen", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Hamburg", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 4, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "1" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #1 NJ public; links-style course with fescue on open upland farmland.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 47, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 75, "green_fee_max": 190, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Prices change with demand: ~$75-$190 with cart in 2026 (GolfForKings guide); a Sept 2026 GolfNow tee time was $147.99", "website": "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/golf/courses/ballyowen", "booking_url": "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/golf/reservations/tee-times", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Crystal Springs uses dynamic pricing; price changes with demand.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/crystal-springs-resort-ballyowen.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/golf/courses/ballyowen" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-neshanic-valley-golf-course", "slug": "neshanic-valley-golf-course", "name": "Neshanic Valley Golf Course", "lat": 40.52791, "lng": -74.71738, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Neshanic Station", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": "Neshanic Valley Golf Course, Farmsedge Road, Neshanic Station, Branchburg Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, 08853, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 5, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "3" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #3 NJ public; 27-hole Hurdzan-Fry county course, links-like with wetlands; great value.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 45, "holes": 27, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": null, "green_fee_max": null, "currency": null, "fee_note": "Standard non-resident rate not found; GolfNow example $60.51 (Apr 2026). Optional non-resident county ID card $240/yr gets you registered rates (official site)", "website": "https://www.neshanicvalleygolf.com/", "booking_url": "https://www.neshanicvalleygolf.com/public-or-non-registered-tee-times/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Non-registered golfers book 3 days ahead; non-resident county ID card ($240/yr) gives registered rates.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official public/non-registered tee-time page (TeeItUp, Somerset County); unregistered golfers book 3 days ahead.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/neshanic-valley-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.neshanicvalleygolf.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/698906445" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-rock-spring-golf-club", "slug": "rock-spring-golf-club", "name": "Rock Spring Golf Club", "lat": 40.76777, "lng": -74.26845, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "West Orange", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": "Rock Spring Golf Club at West Orange, 90, Rock Spring Road, Saint Cloud, West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, 07052, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 6, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "4" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #4 NJ public; classic hilltop course very close to the city.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 17, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": null, "green_fee_max": null, "currency": null, "fee_note": "Unknown: prices change daily; only West Orange resident rate published ($33 walk) + $25 cart (official site)", "website": "https://rockspringgolf.com/", "booking_url": "https://rockspringgolf.com/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "Chronogolf", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Daily-fee golfers book 7 days ahead; West Orange residents get resident rate.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Booking via Chronogolf widget embedded on the official homepage; daily-fee golfers book 7 days ahead.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/rock-spring-golf-club.html", "source_urls": [ "https://rockspringgolf.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39680135" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-pound-ridge-golf-club", "slug": "pound-ridge-golf-club", "name": "Pound Ridge Golf Club", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Pound Ridge", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 7, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NY", "position": "11" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #11 NY public; dramatic Pete Dye course, no residency rules; closed Tuesdays.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 42, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 175, "green_fee_max": 265, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Peak weekend $265 before 1pm / $190 after; weekday $175; cart + range included (official site)", "website": "https://www.poundridgegolf.com/", "booking_url": "tel:+19147645771", "booking_method": "phone", "booking_platform": "phone", "phone": "+1-914-764-5771", "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "No residency rules.", "caveats": [ "Phone-only booking.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Phone-only tee times: 914-764-5771. No official online booking page found. Closed Tuesdays.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": null, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/pound-ridge-golf-club.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.poundridgegolf.com/" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-the-knoll-west-course", "slug": "the-knoll-west-course", "name": "The Knoll - West Course", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Boonton", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 8, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "T7" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 T7 NJ public; 1929 Charles Banks classic course. Semi-private: non-members can't play before 4pm unless with a member.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 27, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 105, "green_fee_max": 115, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Non-member $105 weekday / $115 weekend + tax, half cart included (official site)", "website": "https://www.knollgolfclub.com/west-course", "booking_url": null, "booking_method": "phone", "booking_platform": null, "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Semi-private: non-members only after 4pm unless with a member.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Semi-private: non-members cannot play before 4pm unless with a member. No official online booking page found; call the club.", "booking_verified": false, "booking_url_status": null, "last_verified": null, "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/the-knoll-west-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.knollgolfclub.com/west-course" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-the-golf-club-at-mansion-ridge", "slug": "the-golf-club-at-mansion-ridge", "name": "The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Monroe", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 9, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NY", "position": "13" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #13 NY public; Jack Nicklaus Signature course, recently renovated, run by Troon.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 45, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": null, "green_fee_max": null, "currency": null, "fee_note": "Unknown (standard rates not published in sources found)", "website": "https://www.mansionridgegc.com/", "booking_url": "https://www.mansionridgegc.com/book-a-tee-time/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/the-golf-club-at-mansion-ridge.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.mansionridgegc.com/" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-hominy-hill-golf-course", "slug": "hominy-hill-golf-course", "name": "Hominy Hill Golf Course", "lat": 40.27447, "lng": -74.19955, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Colts Neck", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": "Hominy Hill Golf Course, Mercer Road, Bucks Mill, Colts Neck Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, 07722, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 10, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Robert Trent Jones Sr. county course; hosted 2 USGA Amateur Public Links; long-time NJ public favorite (not on Golfweek 2025 NJ top 15, so ranked by my judgment).", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 38, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 57, "green_fee_max": 87, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Weekend peak walking: $87 for non-passholders / non-residents with a Golf Pass, $57 non-resident with Player Pass; +$6 prepaid booking fee for non-passholders (Monmouth County 2026 fee schedule)", "website": "https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=3859", "booking_url": "https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/20290#/teetimes", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "foreUP", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Non-passholders book 2 days ahead, +$6 prepaid booking fee; Golf/Player Passes lower rates.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Monmouth County Park System official ForeUP reservation system (linked from county site); non-passholders book 2 days ahead, +$6 prepaid fee.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/hominy-hill-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=3859", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/40144959" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-richter-park-golf-course", "slug": "richter-park-golf-course", "name": "Richter Park Golf Course", "lat": 41.4124, "lng": -73.52056, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Danbury", "region": "CT", "country": "US", "full": "Richter Park Golf Course, 100, Aunt Hack Road, Aunt Hack, Mill Plain, Danbury, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06811, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 11, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses CT", "position": "7" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #7 CT public; excellent, scenic city-owned course.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 55, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 95, "green_fee_max": 105, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Non-resident $95 Mon-Thu / $105 weekend, cart included (official 2026 rates)", "website": "https://www.richterpark.com/", "booking_url": "https://www.richterpark.com/request_tt/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Resident and non-resident rates differ.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/richter-park-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.richterpark.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/43434973" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-crystal-springs-resort-crystal-springs-course", "slug": "crystal-springs-resort-crystal-springs-course", "name": "Crystal Springs Resort - Crystal Springs Course", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Hamburg", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 12, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "9" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #9 NJ public; hilly, demanding course on quarry land.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 47, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 70, "green_fee_max": 175, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Prices change with demand: ~$70-$175 for resort courses (GolfForKings 2026 guide)", "website": "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/", "booking_url": "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/golf/reservations/tee-times", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Crystal Springs uses dynamic pricing.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/crystal-springs-resort-crystal-springs-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-crystal-springs-resort-wild-turkey", "slug": "crystal-springs-resort-wild-turkey", "name": "Crystal Springs Resort - Wild Turkey", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Hamburg", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 13, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "12" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #12 NJ public; Roger Rulewich course with mountain views.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 47, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 70, "green_fee_max": 175, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Prices change with demand: ~$70-$175 for resort courses (GolfForKings 2026 guide)", "website": "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/", "booking_url": "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/golf/reservations/tee-times", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Crystal Springs uses dynamic pricing.", "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/crystal-springs-resort-wild-turkey.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.crystalgolfresort.com/" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-bethpage-state-park-blue-course", "slug": "bethpage-state-park-blue-course", "name": "Bethpage State Park - Blue Course", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Farmingdale", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 14, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Tillinghast-era state-park course, no non-resident surcharge; solid fallback when Black/Red are full (not nationally ranked).", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 30, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": null, "green_fee_max": null, "currency": null, "fee_note": "Unknown exact; no residency surcharge on Blue/Green/Yellow (NYS Parks 2026 FAQ)", "website": "https://parks.ny.gov/visit/golf-courses/bethpage-state-park-golf-courses", "booking_url": "https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/19765/2431", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "foreUP", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "No residency surcharge.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/bethpage-state-park-blue-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://parks.ny.gov/visit/golf-courses/bethpage-state-park-golf-courses" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-heron-glen-golf-course", "slug": "heron-glen-golf-course", "name": "Heron Glen Golf Course", "lat": null, "lng": null, "geocode_source": null, "address": { "locality": "Ringoes", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": null }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 15, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "Golfweek", "year": 2025, "list": "Best public courses NJ", "position": "13" } ], "summary": "Golfweek 2025 #13 NJ public (Hunterdon County).", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 50, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": null, "green_fee_max": null, "currency": null, "fee_note": "Unknown", "website": "https://www.heronglen.com/", "booking_url": "https://heron-glen-golf-course.book.teeitup.golf/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "TeeItUp", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Linked from official site heronglen.com.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/heron-glen-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.heronglen.com/" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-galloping-hill-golf-course", "slug": "galloping-hill-golf-course", "name": "Galloping Hill Golf Course", "lat": 40.68516, "lng": -74.28182, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Kenilworth", "region": "NJ", "country": "US", "full": "Galloping Hill Golf Course, Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey, 07033, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 16, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Renovated Union County course close to the city; not nationally ranked (ranked by my judgment).", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 17, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 55, "green_fee_max": 70, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Listed rates without a card: weekend $70 open / $55 twilight; weekday $66 (official rates page; residency category unclear). Non-resident 7-day card $200", "website": "https://www.gallopinghillgolfcourse.com/", "booking_url": "https://www.gallopinghillgolfcourse.com/request-tt/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Non-resident 7-day card ($200) available.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/galloping-hill-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.gallopinghillgolfcourse.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/227731" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-saxon-woods-golf-course", "slug": "saxon-woods-golf-course", "name": "Saxon Woods Golf Course", "lat": 40.98404, "lng": -73.76006, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Scarsdale/Mamaroneck", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": "Saxon Woods Golf Course, Colonial Greenway, Colonial Acres, Heath Ridge, Village of Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York, 10804, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 17, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Best-regarded of the Westchester County courses, open to non-residents (my judgment; not nationally ranked).", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 22, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 55, "green_fee_max": 75, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Without a Park Pass: weekend $55 walk / $75 cart (pro shop site; may not be current for 2026) + $3 booking fee", "website": "https://golf.westchestercountyny.gov/", "booking_url": "https://golf.westchestercountyny.gov/golf-now-non-resident/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "course website", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Lower rates with Westchester Park Pass.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Official booking page as listed in source data.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/saxon-woods-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://golf.westchestercountyny.gov/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/122853432" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-marine-park-golf-course", "slug": "marine-park-golf-course", "name": "Marine Park Golf Course", "lat": 40.59738, "lng": -73.91247, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Brooklyn", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": "Marine Park Golf Course, 2880, Flatbush Avenue Greenway, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11234, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 18, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Robert Trent Jones Sr. NYC course, windy and links-like; cheap, easy to get to (merit: value).", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 13, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 56, "green_fee_max": 70, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Weekend 18 holes $70 before 2pm / $56 after; +$6 booking fee; +$8 non-resident fee (NYC Parks/course rates, 2026)", "website": "https://www.golfmarinepark.com/", "booking_url": "https://marineparkridepp.ezlinksgolf.com/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "EZLinks", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "+$8 non-resident fee.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Candidate EZLinks booking link found on official golfmarinepark.com, purpose unclear; NYC Parks reservations: https://www.nycgovparks.org/facility/golf/reservations", "booking_verified": false, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": null, "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/marine-park-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.golfmarinepark.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/557813589", "https://www.nycgovparks.org/facility/golf/reservations" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-dyker-beach-golf-course", "slug": "dyker-beach-golf-course", "name": "Dyker Beach Golf Course", "lat": 40.61293, "lng": -74.01912, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Brooklyn", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": "Dyker Beach Golf Course, Poly Place, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11228, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 19, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Historic, busy NYC course; value pick, books up to 10 days ahead.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 10, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 56, "green_fee_max": 70, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Weekend 18 holes $70 before 2pm / $56 after + $6 booking fee (NYC Parks rates, 2026); non-resident surcharge unconfirmed", "website": "https://www.dykerbeachgc.com/", "booking_url": "https://dyker-beach-golf-course.book.teeitup.com/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "TeeItUp", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": "Non-resident surcharge unconfirmed.", "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Linked from official dykerbeachgc.com; books up to 10 days ahead.", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/dyker-beach-golf-course.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.dykerbeachgc.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/199103470" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "nyc-split-rock-golf-course-pelham-split-rock", "slug": "split-rock-golf-course-pelham-split-rock", "name": "Split Rock Golf Course (Pelham/Split Rock)", "lat": 40.87926, "lng": -73.80209, "geocode_source": "OpenStreetMap Nominatim", "address": { "locality": "Bronx", "region": "NY", "country": "US", "full": "Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course, Hutchinson River Parkway, The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, 10475, United States" }, "region": "nyc", "rank": 20, "rank_sources": [ { "source": "editorial", "year": null, "list": "bookthetee editorial judgment", "position": null } ], "summary": "Tight, wooded NYC course, the tougher of the two at Pelham Bay; value pick.", "approx_distance_mi_manhattan": 14, "holes": null, "par": null, "yardage": null, "green_fee_min": 56, "green_fee_max": 70, "currency": "USD", "fee_note": "Weekend 18 holes $70 before 2pm / $56 after + $6 booking fee (NYC Parks rates, 2026)", "website": "https://www.pelhamsplitrock.com/", "booking_url": "https://pelham-bay-split-rock.book.teeitup.com/", "booking_method": "online", "booking_platform": "TeeItUp", "phone": null, "walking_allowed": null, "resident_rules": null, "caveats": [ "Prices are approximate; confirm on the official site before booking." ], "booking_notes": "Linked from official pelhamsplitrock.com (Pelham Bay & Split Rock share booking).", "booking_verified": true, "booking_url_status": 200, "last_verified": "2026-10-12", "page_url": "https://bookthetee.com/courses/split-rock-golf-course-pelham-split-rock.html", "source_urls": [ "https://www.pelhamsplitrock.com/", "https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/7121399" ], "last_updated": "2026-10-12" } ] }