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For some people, Thanksgiving doesn't begin until the start of the Macy's Parade, while others might not recognize Turkey Day until opening kickoff in Detroit.
Meanwhile, for a small portion of frost-resistant Long Island golfers, the holiday begins upon shotgun tee-off at one of the local golf courses hosting Thanksgiving events. Concerns about missing the opening round of appetizers or the first few turnovers by the Lions are unnecessary — the focus for these holiday outings is on morning golf at an efficient pace. Most courses throw in breakfast and hot drinks as part of the early tee time.
Last week we highlighted Mill Pond's annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shootout, a popular event that typically sells out. Click the link for full info.
Brentwood Country Club will send everyone out with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. $42 for 18 holes and cart. Call (631) 436-6060 to reserve a spot.
Cherry Creek Links is offering golf, cart and continental breakfast for $50. Breakfast will be served at 8:00, with shotgun start following at 9:00. Call (631) 369-6500 to reserve.
Spring Lake Golf Club will hold a scramble event that tees off at 8:00. Golf, cart and breakfast for $55 per golfer. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:00. Call (631) 924-5115 for a spot.
Pine Hills Country Club is pitching discounted rates on Thanksgiving, and will follow with a Black Friday Shotgun on November 27. The Friday event tees off at 9:00 and will include cart, raffles and a sleeve of Srixon golf balls for $45. Call (631) 878-7103 to sign up.
Pine Ridge Golf Club has scheduled a shotgun start for 9:00. Golf, cart and range balls will cost $59, with the opportunity to win prizes on the course. Call (631) 331-7930 to register.
Stonebridge Golf Links is offering a $45 rate with cart. Shotgun tee time is 8:30.
Harbor Links will hold its seventh annual holiday Turkey Shoot, scheduled for a 9:00 tee time. Golf, cart and breakfast is $55 for Town of North Hempstead residents; $65 for non-residents. Call (516) 767-4816.