There are signs of spring after all — golf course reopening dates.
St. Patrick’s Day is typically the unofficial reopening day for Long Island’s seasonal golf courses, but a true winter complete with blizzards and subzero temps has changed the outlook in 2026.
Nevertheless, Long Island’s golf courses are preparing to launch for spring, even it’s wet and muddy at the start. Given the snow cover that’s still lingering, it might take until mid-March just to get a full view of the opening schedule. By the turn to April, most courses should be open for play, barring the usual late starters like Bethpage Black and Eisenhower Red.
The following is a list of tentative 2026 opening dates for Long Island’s seasonal golf courses. (Year-round courses remain open as the weather allows and are not included here unless they’ve posted a specific opening date.) Courses will be added or updated as information becomes available. Be sure to check back through March for the latest info.
*All dates listed below are subject to change. Call the courses directly for updated dates and times.
2026 GOLF COURSE REOPENINGS:
- Bethpage Green – March 14 (tentative)
- Timber Point – March 20
- West Sayville – March 20
- Bethpage Red – April 1
- Bethpage Black – April 15
[This post was updated on March 4, 2025.]