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Bethpage Black’s dark July dates

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Bethpage State Park's Black Course will be closed sporadically through the month of July for scheduled maintenance and the New York State Open. The Black will be dark every Monday for maintenance (open July 5 on a holiday schedule), as well as Tuesday, July 6, Thursday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 28. From July 19 […]

Play with 4, pay for 3 at Tallgrass on July 4th

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Grab three of your golfing buddies, add the American trio of red, white and blue, and keep a few extra Founding Fathers in your wallet this July 4th at one of Long Island's top public courses. The Tallgrass Country Club is offering a pay-for-three holiday special for all foursomes this Independence Day, provided someone in

Observations: Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club

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[NOTE: After a routing change during the 2012 season, Wind Watch #1 below is now #10.  For info about the course change, follow this link.] Not satisfied with holding the (unofficial) title of highest elevated teebox on Long Island, the folks at Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club decided to rise to even loftier heights

Free Sunday Clinics at Tallgrass Country Club

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Polish your game at the Tallgrass Country Club this summer, where pro Phil Tita and his staff will hold free player-development clinics every Sunday through Labor Day.  Each one-hour clinic begins at 2 p.m. and includes a demonstration and mini-lesson.  Sessions rotate each week and cover iron play, chipping, putting, woods and sand play. The

Play Nine & Dine at Great Rock GC and Blackwells Restaurant

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The Great Rock Golf Club in Wading River is making it easier for golfers to play their cut shots and slice their king cuts, all without loading clubs back in the trunk.  A "Nine & Dine" special, available every day after 3 p.m., combines a half-round on one of Long Island's newest courses with dinner

Observations: Pine Ridge Golf Club

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Written by Rob Dimino Conditions at the Pine Ridge Golf Club in Coram were close to perfect when I visited last Tuesday, June 8.  Greens ran as pure as I can recall on any area course, and faster than expected.  Rough was penal but fair.  The four-hole stretch from #11 through #14 is a beast. 

Observations: The Forgotten Greens of Eisenhower Red

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The term "historic" is often tossed around like a busted tee.  At times in the sports world it seems anything that results in a putter or trophy held high in triumph is described as a historic "one for the ages." But the Red Course at Eisenhower Park has earned the adjective — a walk on

American Patriot Heroes Fund Outing, June 15 at Stonebridge Golf Links

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The American Patriot Heroes Fund, an organization devoted to providing aid and assistance to all veterans, will hold its first annual golf outing on Tuesday, June 15 at Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club in Hauppauge.  Entry fee is $195 per golfer and includes lunch, dinner, top-shelf open bar, prizes and on-course contests.  The golfing

Brentwood, Holbrook deal extended through June

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The $42 golf-and-cart special that the Brentwood and Holbrook Country Clubs ran in May will remain valid through the month of June.  Players can take advantage of the deal at either Town of Islip course by making a tee time online and bringing a printed coupon to the pro shop.  The special rate is valid

Observations: Mill Pond Golf Course

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Long Island was blessed with perfect weather on Memorial Day Weekend, and while thousands headed east to ring in the summer on Hamptons and Montauk beaches, plenty of folks gathered their playing partners and instead made their way to an Island golf course.  On Sunday afternoon, I took a ride to Medford for the first

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