Glen Head Country Club
Course at a glance
Glen Head Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Glen Cove, New York (11545). The course was designed by Devereux Emmet and opened in 1923. From the Black tees, Glen Head Country Club plays to 6,700 yards at par 71. The course offers 10 sets of tees ranging from 5,223 to 6,700 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 73.2, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 74% of rated golf courses in New York. It is a private club; access is generally limited to members and accompanied guests. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. Hazards include 61-70 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Glen Head Country Club are not open to the public; play is arranged through a member.
About Glen Head Country Club
Glen Head Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Glen Cove, New York (11545). The course was designed by Devereux Emmet and established in 1923. From the Black tees, the course plays to 6,700 yards with a par of 71. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 73.2.
Walking is permitted.
Glen Head Country Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 137, putting it in the upper half of courses in New York for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 5,223 to 6,700 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in New York typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
71
Length
6,700
Slope
137
Rating
73.2
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
137
This Course
130
NY Average
113
US Average
Based on 527 rated courses in New York
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 137 | 73.2 | 451 | 363 | 527 | 217 | 350 | 378 | 225 | 421 | 386 | 3318 | 373 | 350 | 170 | 377 | 468 | 564 | 153 | 466 | 461 | 3382 | 6,700 |
Blue | 135 | 72.8 | 451 | 363 | 527 | 206 | 350 | 378 | 220 | 414 | 386 | 3295 | 373 | 350 | 170 | 349 | 438 | 502 | 153 | 466 | 453 | 3254 | 6,549 |
White/Blue | 134 | 72.1 | 426 | 363 | 527 | 186 | 350 | 361 | 182 | 400 | 386 | 3181 | 373 | 340 | 151 | 349 | 428 | 492 | 153 | 466 | 438 | 3190 | 6,371 |
White | 133 | 71.4 | 426 | 330 | 511 | 186 | 342 | 361 | 182 | 400 | 375 | 3113 | 360 | 340 | 151 | 340 | 428 | 492 | 120 | 449 | 438 | 3118 | 6,231 |
SilverMen's | 125 | 69.1 | 408 | 279 | 438 | 173 | 335 | 353 | 150 | 378 | 361 | 2875 | 356 | 331 | 141 | 330 | 422 | 440 | 105 | 406 | 424 | 2955 | 5,830 |
SilverWomen's | 137 | 74.1 | 405 | 276 | 436 | 170 | 335 | 353 | 146 | 378 | 361 | 2860 | 354 | 311 | 138 | 330 | 422 | 438 | 102 | 406 | 424 | 2925 | 5,785 |
Red | 131 | 71.6 | 405 | 276 | 433 | 170 | 335 | 303 | 146 | 236 | 279 | 2583 | 354 | 331 | 138 | 274 | 422 | 438 | 102 | 402 | 350 | 2811 | 5,394 |
GoldWomen's | 129 | 70.5 | 405 | 276 | 433 | 170 | 245 | 303 | 146 | 236 | 279 | 2493 | 354 | 331 | 127 | 274 | 425 | 438 | 102 | 402 | 350 | 2803 | 5,296 |
Green | 118 | 66.1 | 408 | 279 | 438 | 173 | 245 | 303 | 150 | 235 | 279 | 2510 | 356 | 331 | 141 | 274 | 340 | 440 | 105 | 406 | 350 | 2743 | 5,253 |
GoldMen's | 117 | 66.0 | 406 | 278 | 436 | 170 | 242 | 303 | 149 | 235 | 279 | 2498 | 354 | 331 | 127 | 274 | 340 | 438 | 105 | 406 | 350 | 2725 | 5,223 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 | ||
| HCP | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Glen Head Country Club offers 10 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 6,700 | 137 | 73.2 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,549 | 135 | 72.8 | 5-15 |
White/Blue | 6,371 | 134 | 72.1 | 5-15 |
White | 6,231 | 133 | 71.4 | 5-15 |
Silver | 5,830 | 125 | 69.1 | 12-22 |
Silver | 5,785 | 137 | 74.1 | 12-22 |
Red | 5,394 | 131 | 71.6 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,296 | 129 | 70.5 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,253 | 118 | 66.1 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,223 | 117 | 66.0 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Glen Head Country Club
Glen Head Country Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, access at Glen Head Country Club is generally controlled by the club. Contact the facility to confirm its current member and guest policy. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Head Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Glen Head Country Club is a private golf course located in Glen Cove, NY. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does Glen Head Country Club have?expand_more
Glen Head Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1923. The course was designed by Devereux Emmet.
What is the yardage at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
From the White/Blue tees, Glen Head Country Club plays to 6,371 yards (par 71). The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 5,223 to 6,700 yards.
What is the slope rating at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
The Black tees at Glen Head Country Club have a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 73.2. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Glen Head Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.glenheadcountryclub.org/ or call 516-676-4057 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Glen Head Country Club offer?expand_more
Glen Head Country Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Glen Head Country Club located?expand_more
Glen Head Country Club is located at Cedar Swamp Rd in Glen Cove, NY 11545. You can reach them at 516-676-4057.
What is the difficulty level at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
Glen Head Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 137. It plays harder than 74% of golf courses in New York. The average slope rating in New York is 130. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
Glen Head Country Club offers 10 tee sets. Black tees (6,700 yards, slope 137) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Gold tees (5,223 yards, slope 117) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Glen Head Country Club should play the Gold tees, which play 5,223 yards with a slope of 117. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Silver tees (slope 137, rating 74.1) at Glen Head Country Club would have a course handicap of 18 and an expected score of approximately 92. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Glen Head Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Glen Head Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.