Don't be fooled by cooler temps — golf season is still in its prime in October. Lucky for still-active golfers, at many area courses, it's not priced that way.
Below is a sampling of some of the rate specials available this fall around Long Island. For the most up-to-date rates, call the courses directly or visit course websites.
Great Rock: $49 weekdays, $39 after 1 p.m., $29 after 3 p.m.; $49 weekends after 1 p.m., $39 after 3 p.m. (cart included with all rates)
Swan Lake: $45 weekdays with cart, $35 to walk; $55 ride / $44 walk on weekends and holidays (all rates include breakfast or lunch)
Spring Lake: $56 to ride, $40 to walk on weekdays; $51 to ride, $35 to walk after 12 p.m. on weekends; twilight rates begin at 12 p.m. all week
Long Island National: $59 to ride weekdays before 2 p.m., $49 after; $59 to ride on weekends after 2 p.m.
Mill Pond:
$50 to ride, $40 to walk on weekdays before noon; $52 to ride on weekends before noon ($42 after) — all rates
cheaper for Brookhaven residents with discount card
Middle Island CC: $49 to ride, $39 to walk on weekdays ($40/$30 before 8 a.m. and after 12 p.m.); $65 to ride on weekends ($55 after 12 p.m., $45 after 2 p.m.)
Bergen Point: $30 for Suffolk residents, $42 for non-residents all week after 11 a.m. (cart included)
Cherry Creek Links/Woods: $57 to ride, $42 to walk weekdays before 2 p.m. ($42/$30 after); weekends $52 to ride, $40 to walk after 2 p.m.