84 • Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course

Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course - Public
Van Cortlandt So. & Bailey, Bronx, NY

18-HOLE COURSE

photo courtesy golfnyc.com)

Pro: Paul Sliva

General Information
and Pro Shop: 718-543-4595
Reserved tee times are available 10 days in advance on-line, and 7 days in advance on the telephone for an add’l fee of $4 per person
Run by: Golf NYC
Open: Year-round, weather permitting
Discounts: NYC resident Seniors & Juniors weekdays only, also for twilight play, early-bird 9 hole specials
Carts: Pull - n/a Power - $37 for 18 holes

Parking: $3
Restrictions: proper golf attire and non-metal spikes only
Available for Outings: yes
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: yes Cost: $35
Credit Cards accepted: Amex, MC, Visa
Club Rentals: $22 for 18 holes

Course Fees
18 Holes	Weekday	Weekend
Everyone	$39	$50

Amenities:
Pro Shop: yes, full service
Lessons: yes      Clinics: yes
Driving Range: none
Practice Putting Green: none
Practice Chipping Area: none
Clubhouse: yes
Lockers / Showers: yes, for men & women
Restaurant: yes
Bar / Lounge: yes
Snack Cart: on course at 12th hole
Website: www.golfnyc.com

18-HOLE COURSE

Tees	Holes	Par	Yardage	USGA Rating	Slope
Back	18	70	6002	68.3	122
Middle	18	70	5558	66.7	119
Front	18	70	4799	67.7	115

Built: 1895
Architect: Tom Bendelo
Recently re-designed: Stephen Kay

Description: This is the oldest public golf course in America. It has several distinguishing characteristics, including two Par 5’s over 600 yards. The course ends with what is called the back four “hill holes” that will test any golfer’s skill, and stamina, if walking.

Signature Hole: #2. A 620 yard (back tees), par 5. A long, accurate drive is required. It’s normally three good shots to reach green, for the better players. For short hitters, it’s at least 4 shots to the green. Take 5 or 6, smile and move on.

Comments: the new management team has spent considerably to improve overall playing conditions at this facility...it’s terrific, get out and play it and see for yourself...enjoy.

Back Tees	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out
Par	4	5	3	4	4	4	3	4	4	35
Yards	370	619	172	384	345	295	222	318	391	3096
HDCP	11	1	17	5	9	13	3	15	7
	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In
Par	5	3	5	3	4	4	4	3	4	35
Yards	475	174	572	172	391	302	292	190	338	2906
HDCP	4	16	2	18	6	10	14	8	12
									Total: 6002

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 11 miles.
FDR Dr. to Rte. 87, Major Deegan Exp. (North), to Exit 10 (W. 230th St.), go right & then a quick left onto Bailey Ave., follow for 3/4 of a mile to club.

By Subway: Take the #1 train to last stop (242nd St.), enter park to the right of the station, walk 3 blocks thru park to the course.

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