If you want to play golf in the 2013-14 winter season, it seems you either need a plane ticket or a very vivid imagination for daydreaming. This offseason has been more about polar vortexes than putting practice.
In the event there is ever an available day to play golf before the 2014 regular season arrives, here are a few courses to consider with winter deals. For full details about rates and course conditions, contact the course pro shops or visit their websites. Note that these do not represent discounted rates at all courses:
- Mill Pond: $50 to ride, $40 to walk on weekdays before noon ($40/$30 after); $52 to ride on weekends before noon ($41 after) — all rates cheaper for Brookhaven residents with discount card
- Cherry Creek Links: $40 to ride, $30 to walk on weekdays; $50/$40 on weekends (Woods Course closed during winter)
- Pine Hills: $45 to ride, $35 to walk on weekday mornings, $55 on weekend mornings (riding only); $35/$25 PM weekdays, $45/$35 PM weekends
For a primer on winter golf in general and a sampling of offseason rates from previous seasons, refer to Winter Golf on Long Island. Also check out 2013-14 Winter Rates Roundup I for other offseason specials.