Low winter rates are only here for a few more weeks, and once they're gone, it's not long before peak-season prices kick in again. One way to stretch out the season of saving is by signing up as a member of Golfing Magazine's Free Golf Program.
The mag is currently offering its annual Early Bird Special, a $39 subscription rate that entitles you to a certificate good for "free" rounds at nearly a dozen area courses. Only cart fees are required. The Early Bird deal is available through April. Participating courses will be announced later in the spring.
Last season the Free Golf Program included ten courses — Brentwood CC, Dix Hills Park, Glen Cove, Great Rock, Gull Haven, Harbor Links, Heatherwood, Holbrook CC, Island's End and Pine Hills. Certificates are valid for one round at each course until the end of 2012.
Visit the Golfing Magazine website or call (516) 822-5446 to sign up.