Bronx, New York · Westchester & Hudson Valley
Pelham Bay & Split Rock
Two 18s in NYC's largest park: Pelham Bay dates to 1901, and Split Rock is the 1936 WPA course Bobby Jones praised, with a 1776 battle wall by the 6th.
- 18Holes
- 71Par
- 6,480Yards
- BronxLocation
About Pelham Bay & Split Rock
This is New York City's only 36-hole public facility, two separate 18s inside Pelham Bay Park. Pelham Bay is the friendlier one: wide fairways, par 71, a 70.7 rating and 124 slope, and a two-tiered green at the 4th. Split Rock is the one people come for. It's par 70 but rates 70.0 with a 129 slope, on hillier ground with tighter, tree-lined fairways, and GOLF.com (2020) called it tree-lined without being too tight, with big greens full of knobs, mounds and plateaus.
Pelham Bay's roots go back to 1901, and the original course was laid out by civil engineer Lawrence Van Etten. In February 1934 the WPA started rebuilding it and building Split Rock on the other side of the railroad tracks; of the $3.5 million spent, $2.8 million went straight to workers. John Van Kleek, the Parks Department's architect for its New Deal courses, redesigned both. Bobby Jones played in 1936 and told the New York Times the work at Split Rock was splendid.
The history runs older than golf. In 1776 Massachusetts Patriots ambushed British and Hessian troops from behind stone walls at the Battle of Pell's Point, and those walls are still on Split Rock, visible from the 6th hole. Both courses share a 1936 Greek Revival clubhouse with a Grill Room, and deer, turkey and fox are regulars. There's no driving range, just a putting and chipping green, so warm up accordingly.
It's one of 20 courses Yoink watches in the Westchester & Hudson Valley area, and the closest alternative is Pelham Bay Golf Course (Bronx), about 2 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
Booking a tee time at Pelham Bay & Split Rock
Book online up to 10 days ahead; each booking carries a $6 reservation fee. Cancel at least 24 hours out or you pay the full green fee, and no-shows and short-shows are charged the same way. It's a NYC Parks course, so city rates apply: as of April 1, 2026, 18 holes before 2 p.m. is $54 on weekdays and $70 on weekends, with a cart at $44 per two. City residents get the resident rate with photo ID and proof of residency. The course is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; pro shop (718) 885-1258.
How to get a tee time at Pelham Bay & Split Rock
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Golf courses near Pelham Bay & Split Rock
- Pelham Bay Golf Course (Bronx) · Pelham Bay, Bronx · 2 mi
- Split Rock Golf Course (Bronx) · Pelham Bay, Bronx · 3 mi
- Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point · Bronx · 4 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course · Bronx · 4 mi
- Harbor Links Golf Course · Port Washington · 5 mi
- Mosholu Golf Course · Bronx · 5 mi
- Clearview Park Golf Course · Bayside, Queens · 5 mi
- Douglaston Golf Course (Queens) · Douglaston, Queens · 6 mi
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Pelham Bay & Split Rock FAQ
Where is Pelham Bay & Split Rock?
Pelham Bay & Split Rock is in Bronx, New York, in the Westchester & Hudson Valley area — about 2 miles from Pelham Bay Golf Course (Bronx).
Who designed Pelham Bay & Split Rock?
Pelham Bay & Split Rock was designed by Both courses redesigned by John Van Kleek.
Is Pelham Bay & Split Rock open to the public?
Pelham Bay & Split Rock is municipal (NYC Parks course; city rate table applies), run by American Golf Corporation runs the facility's website and operations.
How many holes is Pelham Bay & Split Rock, and what's par?
Pelham Bay & Split Rock is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 71, 6,480 yards.
How do I get a tee time at Pelham Bay & Split Rock when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Pelham Bay & Split Rock in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Pelham Bay & Split Rock?
Nearby options include Pelham Bay Golf Course (Bronx), Split Rock Golf Course (Bronx) and Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point. Yoink watches 20 courses in the Westchester & Hudson Valley area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- nycgovparks.org · government
- nycgovparks.org · government
- pelhamsplitrock.com · official
- pelhamsplitrock.com · official
- golf.com · media
- pelhamsplitrock.com · official
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