Silver Lake Golf Course in Staten Island, New York, USA | GolfPass
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3.8
1138 Reviews 1138 Reviews
5 Stars
367
4 Stars
479
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
77.9%
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942 out of 1138 reviews
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3.8
22 Reviews 22 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
81.8%
Recommend this course
18 out of 22 reviews
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3.7
88 Reviews 88 Reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
71.6%
Recommend this course
63 out of 88 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6304 yards
Slope 119
Rating 70.4

Silver Lake Golf Course sits along Staten Island's North Shore, offering a scenic and challenging layout that is one of the five boroughs' best-kept secrets. The course has a classic layout with postage stamp-sized greens and narrow fairways. At just over 6,000 yards from the back tees, the golf course appears shorter than it plays. The tight layout demands accuracy throughout especially on the lengthier holes, of which there are several. The course offers interesting risk-reward opportunities and holes 12 through 14 are considered by locals the "Amen Corner" of the North. The entire layout will test your shot-making abilities. In addition to the challenging round, Silver Lake is known for having consistently excellent conditions with some of New York's best greens, which is why it has garnered a strong following among local players.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Van Kleek

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
1138 Reviews (1138)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 47
Patio Dining 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 46
Elevation Changes 38
Undulating Greens 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 50
Advanced Golfers 23
Walkers 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 58
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

One of my favs in 5 Boros

Course is well maintained- greens roll true. No range, small putting area- well run facility. Nice old warm charm including bar and dining area

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course on Staten Island

Silver Lakes is IMO the best track on Staten Island, fun course to play with some challenging holes but can certainly shoot low if you manage play properly. The only thing I can really knock this course for is pace of play. Not sure if they need to eliminate some tee times or have a couple extra rangers patrolling the course to make sure people aren’t taking a year to hit their next shot.

Bottom line: Great course (Covid pretty much killed value with demand for golf increasing) good amenities, fun atmosphere, BUT don’t tee off after NOON or you won’t finish 18 before it gets dark

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Only thing missing...

There's no driving range to warm up for the round. Heads up on other golfers from the other tee boxes, a few ball landed within 5 yards of where My friends an I was standing out on the fairway. Overall, the course is challenging, currently aerating the greens but in good condition compared to other public courses. Will definitely play at this course again soon I hope.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced for no reason

I’ve played silver lake plenty of times and I just find it absolutely ridiculous that they have the nerve to charge $73 for a round and then $16 per person for a cart…. For $90 I’d rather pay the toll and play a nicer course in NJ for a similar if not cheaper price

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Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Public Course

I am new to the East Coast and I have been trying to explore my public course options. Silver lake was honestly great. With an exception of some snow (I went shortly after a storm) it was in phenomenal shape. The course layout was also amazing; however, the staff stole the show. The staff was extremely friendly and took great care of me. I have no complaints regarding this course and I would absolutely recommend this to anyone around the area.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not ADA Friendly

I have a handicap that limits me to 9 holes with a cart. Other courses have 9 hole rates, why can’t the ones on Staten Island?

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens

The greens were in great shape and the fastest they’ve ever been since I started playing there 3 years ago. Some tee boxes a little beat up, but it was the end of the season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All was and is good!!!

As usual all is good too many leaves but then again I was out there in the afternoon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My Favorite Course on SI

I play this course quite often, and it’s always in pristine condition! So I left something of value in the cart, and didn’t realize until I got home. I called the course and spoke to “Bruce” I believe he said his name was. I explained what I left and he went above and beyond to talk to another employee and stated they found what I was missing! Thank you, Bruce, for your professionalism and to Silver Lake Golf Course “The Working Man’s Country Club”!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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