Bethpage State Park (Black)
Farmingdale, NY, United States
What Should You Expect to Shoot?
These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.
Championship
Rating 77.5 · Slope 154 · Par 71 · 7,468 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 91 | +20 |
| 10 | 20 | 98 | +27 |
| 15 | 27 | 104 | +33 |
| 20 | 34 | 111 | +40 |
| 25 | 41 | 118 | +47 |
| 30 | 47 | 125 | +54 |
Back
Rating 75.0 · Slope 148 · Par 71 · 6,915 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11 | 86 | +15 |
| 10 | 17 | 92 | +21 |
| 15 | 24 | 99 | +28 |
| 20 | 30 | 105 | +34 |
| 25 | 37 | 112 | +41 |
| 30 | 43 | 118 | +47 |
Middle
Rating 72.5 · Slope 140 · Par 71 · 6,391 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 80 | +9 |
| 10 | 14 | 86 | +15 |
| 15 | 20 | 93 | +22 |
| 20 | 26 | 99 | +28 |
| 25 | 32 | 105 | +34 |
| 30 | 39 | 111 | +40 |
Forward
Rating 74.0 · Slope 135 · Par 73 · 5,800 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 81 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 87 | +14 |
| 15 | 19 | 93 | +20 |
| 20 | 25 | 99 | +26 |
| 25 | 31 | 105 | +32 |
| 30 | 37 | 111 | +38 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Yards | 430 | 389 | 230 | 517 | 478 | 408 | 553 | 210 | 420 | 3,635 | 502 | 435 | 501 | 608 | 161 | 478 | 490 | 207 | 411 | 3,793 | 7,428 |
| Stroke Index | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Holes That Decide Your Round
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.
Pre-Round Checklist for Bethpage State Park (Black)
Your Game Plan for Bethpage State Park (Black)
The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.
Tee Sets
Championship
- Yards:
- 7,468
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 77.5
- Slope:
- 154
Back
- Yards:
- 6,915
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 75.0
- Slope:
- 148
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,391
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 72.5
- Slope:
- 140
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,800
- Par:
- 73
- Course Rating:
- 74.0
- Slope:
- 135
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Bethpage State Park (Black)?
Bethpage State Park (Black) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 7,428 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,635 yards), back nine par 35 (3,793 yards).
What is the longest hole at Bethpage State Park (Black)?
The longest hole is hole 13, a par 5 playing 608 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Bethpage State Park (Black)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 408 yards.
What should I shoot at Bethpage State Park (Black)?
Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.