Lido Golf Club will be aerating fairways and greens beginning tomorrow, August 19, until Friday, August 21. The waterside course along Reynolds Channel will remain open for play during aeration. Check the Lido website for any updates.
[This flyover was updated on June 7, 2022.] SEE ALSO:Observations: Swan Lake Golf Club, 4/29/2012Observations: Swan Lake Golf Club, 11/24/2010 [NOTE: Swan Lake Golf Club flipped its front and back nines in April 2019. The following flyover reflects the current routing.] When time allows, most players prepare for a round by grooving their swing at the range
The Brentwood and Holbrook Country Clubs continue to demonstrate that they are two of the more wallet-friendly courses on Long Island. Last month the clubs announced that their respective outing days — Mondays at Brentwood, Tuesdays at Holbrook — would be open for public play in August at a discounted rate. Now another August special
A master list of all Long Island public golf courses can now be found on the right side of the page in the "About Golf On Long Island" menu. It is separated by county and provides direct links to course websites or, when available, Golf On Long Island flyovers. As a reference tool for those
Below are lists of the 15 most difficult public golf courses on Long Island, from the two longest sets of tees, as determined by slope rating. Technically, slope and course rating are figures used for handicap purposes. However, in simple terms, the slope rating provides a general indication of how difficult a particular course plays
SEE ALSO:Newsday: Eisenhower Red still one of Long Island's gems (9/29/2011)Observations: The Forgotten Greens of Eisenhower Red (6/10/2010) Eisenhower Park is a breath of fresh air in the heart of Nassau County. For golfers, the Red Course — the signature layout at this 54-hole facility — is a destination within a destination. All that separates
From now through the end of July, golfers 16 and under can play the Crab Meadow Golf Course for free with a paid adult after 5 p.m. Call (631) 757-8800 for details and reservations. Crab Meadow is a scenic course near the Long Island Sound in Northport. Its 481-yard par-5 eighth, highlighted by a pond
[This flyover was updated on September 30, 2022.] SEE ALSO:The Rock Golf Club in Wading River turns private two months into its revival (9/30/2022)The Rock Golf Club, formerly Great Rock, will reopen for play July 1 (6/25/2022)Observations: "New" 11th green at Great Rock Golf Club (6/12/2013)Closer Look: Great Rock #11Observations: Great Rock Golf Club's new
The Brentwood and Holbrook Country Clubs are treating area golfers to a special discounted rate for the month of July. Play either Town of Islip course for $42, with cart included, through the end of the month. To take advantage of the offer, each player must bring a printed website coupon and reserve their tee
Beginning Wednesday, junior golfers will have the opportunity to play free golf at the Spring Lake Golf Club in Middle Island. Players 14 and under can turn their swings loose for free on the Sandpiper course when accompanied by a paying adult this summer. The deal is valid on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and