About Piping Rock Club
Piping Rock Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Village of Matinecock, New York (11560). The course was designed by Charles Macdonald and established in 1911. From the Championship tees, the course plays to 6,866 yards with a par of 71. The Championship tees carry a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.8.
Walking is permitted.
Piping Rock Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 134, 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 16 tee sets ranging from 4,997 to 6,866 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
6,866
Slope
134
Rating
73.8
Course Difficulty Analysis
134
This Course
130
NY Average
113
US Average
Based on 540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Championship | 134 | 73.8 | 408 | 425 | 187 | 445 | 310 | 552 | 450 | 445 | 227 | 3449 | 555 | 181 | 403 | 300 | 450 | 437 | 398 | 155 | 538 | 3417 | 6,866 |
Gold | 132 | 73.2 | 399 | 414 | 182 | 440 | 306 | 552 | 440 | 426 | 223 | 3382 | 538 | 170 | 392 | 300 | 437 | 411 | 388 | 149 | 545 | 3330 | 6,712 |
Gold/Blue | 129 | 71.8 | 399 | 414 | 174 | 397 | 306 | 552 | 412 | 384 | 223 | 3261 | 490 | 170 | 363 | 293 | 437 | 372 | 388 | 149 | 518 | 3180 | 6,441 |
Blue | 129 | 70.9 | 391 | 375 | 174 | 397 | 299 | 521 | 412 | 384 | 211 | 3164 | 490 | 162 | 363 | 293 | 393 | 372 | 361 | 140 | 518 | 3092 | 6,256 |
Macdonald | 128 | 70.3 | 400 | 360 | 178 | 375 | 271 | 526 | 444 | 363 | 220 | 3137 | 455 | 156 | 373 | 302 | 396 | 358 | 368 | 142 | 440 | 2990 | 6,127 |
Blue/White | 127 | 70.1 | 391 | 375 | 164 | 380 | 299 | 521 | 369 | 359 | 211 | 3069 | 474 | 162 | 354 | 285 | 393 | 338 | 361 | 140 | 502 | 3009 | 6,078 |
White | 132 | 74.3 | 377 | 360 | 164 | 380 | 292 | 426 | 369 | 359 | 186 | 2913 | 474 | 154 | 354 | 285 | 377 | 338 | 321 | 121 | 502 | 2926 | 5,839 |
White | 126 | 69.0 | 377 | 360 | 164 | 380 | 292 | 426 | 369 | 359 | 186 | 2913 | 474 | 154 | 354 | 285 | 377 | 338 | 321 | 121 | 502 | 2926 | 5,839 |
Red/White | 129 | 72.6 | 377 | 360 | 157 | 338 | 292 | 426 | 364 | 312 | 186 | 2812 | 440 | 154 | 345 | 256 | 377 | 305 | 321 | 121 | 447 | 2766 | 5,578 |
Red/White | 123 | 67.8 | 377 | 360 | 157 | 338 | 292 | 426 | 364 | 312 | 186 | 2812 | 440 | 154 | 345 | 256 | 377 | 305 | 321 | 121 | 447 | 2766 | 5,578 |
Red | 127 | 71.7 | 359 | 345 | 157 | 338 | 250 | 420 | 364 | 312 | 180 | 2725 | 440 | 144 | 345 | 256 | 337 | 305 | 316 | 101 | 447 | 2691 | 5,416 |
Red | 122 | 67.0 | 359 | 345 | 157 | 338 | 250 | 420 | 364 | 312 | 180 | 2725 | 440 | 144 | 345 | 256 | 337 | 305 | 316 | 101 | 447 | 2691 | 5,416 |
Red/Yellow | 125 | 70.3 | 359 | 345 | 130 | 321 | 250 | 420 | 334 | 306 | 180 | 2645 | 391 | 144 | 294 | 248 | 337 | 268 | 316 | 101 | 416 | 2515 | 5,160 |
Red/Yellow | 119 | 65.9 | 359 | 345 | 130 | 321 | 250 | 420 | 334 | 306 | 180 | 2645 | 391 | 144 | 294 | 248 | 337 | 268 | 316 | 101 | 416 | 2515 | 5,160 |
Yellow | 123 | 69.3 | 333 | 290 | 130 | 321 | 246 | 415 | 334 | 306 | 148 | 2523 | 391 | 126 | 294 | 248 | 332 | 268 | 303 | 96 | 416 | 2474 | 4,997 |
Yellow | 117 | 65.2 | 333 | 290 | 130 | 321 | 246 | 415 | 334 | 306 | 148 | 2523 | 391 | 126 | 294 | 248 | 332 | 268 | 303 | 96 | 416 | 2474 | 4,997 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 | ||
| HCP | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Piping Rock Club offers 16 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Championship | 6,866 | 134 | 73.8 | 0-5 |
Gold | 6,712 | 132 | 73.2 | 0-5 |
Gold/Blue | 6,441 | 129 | 71.8 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,256 | 129 | 70.9 | 5-15 |
Macdonald | 6,127 | 128 | 70.3 | 12-22 |
Blue/White | 6,078 | 127 | 70.1 | 12-22 |
White | 5,839 | 132 | 74.3 | 12-22 |
White | 5,839 | 126 | 69.0 | 12-22 |
Red/White | 5,578 | 129 | 72.6 | 20-30 |
Red/White | 5,578 | 123 | 67.8 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,416 | 127 | 71.7 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,416 | 122 | 67.0 | 20-30 |
Red/Yellow | 5,160 | 125 | 70.3 | 20-30 |
Red/Yellow | 5,160 | 119 | 65.9 | 20-30 |
Yellow | 4,997 | 123 | 69.3 | 25+ |
Yellow | 4,997 | 117 | 65.2 | 25+ |
Amenities at Piping Rock Club
Piping Rock Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Piping Rock Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piping Rock Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Piping Rock Club is a public golf course located in Village of Matinecock, NY. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Piping Rock Club have?expand_more
Piping Rock Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1911. The course was designed by Charles Macdonald.
What is the yardage at Piping Rock Club?expand_more
From the Blue/White tees, Piping Rock Club plays to 6,078 yards (par 71). The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,997 to 6,866 yards.
What is the slope rating at Piping Rock Club?expand_more
The Championship tees at Piping Rock Club have a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.8. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Piping Rock Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Piping Rock Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Piping Rock Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Piping Rock Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Piping Rock Club offer?expand_more
Piping Rock Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Piping Rock Club located?expand_more
Piping Rock Club is located at Piping Rock Rd in Village of Matinecock, NY 11560. You can reach them at 516-676-0460.
What is the difficulty level at Piping Rock Club?expand_more
Piping Rock Club is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 134. It plays harder than 65% 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 Piping Rock Club?expand_more
Piping Rock Club offers 16 tee sets. Championship tees (6,866 yards, slope 134) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Yellow tees (4,997 yards, slope 117) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Piping Rock Club?expand_more
Beginners at Piping Rock Club should play the Yellow tees, which play 4,997 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 Piping Rock Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Red/White tees (slope 129, rating 72.6) at Piping Rock Club would have a course handicap of 19 and an expected score of approximately 90. This is calculated using the USGA 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 Piping Rock Club?expand_more
A typical round at Piping Rock Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.