In the News

The Golfer’s Journal podcast and magazine piece examine past, present and future of Lido-inspired golf

18-hole, In the News, Nassau Courses, Origins, South Shore, Voices of Long Island Golf

December 6, 2021

Lido Beach golf both past and present, as well as local, national and even international, is the subject of the most recent podcast just published this month by The Golfer's Journal and narrated by New York sports and golf writer Brett Cyrgalis. If none of that seems to make much sense and the connection between […]

Seven Long Island courses make Golf Magazine’s World Top 100 for 2021-22

18-hole, 18-hole, Bethpage, In the News, Nassau Courses, North Shore/Central, Suffolk Courses

November 24, 2021

Just ahead of Thanksgiving, Golf Magazine has reminded Long Island golfers that there are plenty of reasons to be grateful this holiday season. Seven reasons, to be exact — that's the number of Long Island golf destinations included on Golf's list of Top 100 Courses in the World for 2021-22. Most notable for public players,

Pine Hills in recovery mode as weekend tornado takes out 100 trees

18-hole, In the News, Suffolk Courses

November 16, 2021

[UPpost_date: 18-hole play will resume on Saturday, November 20.] The tornadoes that touched down in parts of Long Island this past weekend did nothing more than set off loud cell-phone alarms for most local residents, but at least one area golf course is in recovery mode after one of the rare twisters caused extensive tree

Bethpage Black remains in top 10 in Golf Digest’s 2021 Public Courses list

18-hole, Bethpage, In the News, Nassau Courses, North Shore/Central

September 24, 2021

With the 2021 Ryder Cup at the forefront of the golf world this week, the host of the 2025 Ryder Cup made a tiny bit of news ahead of this year's competition, with Golf Digest releasing its list of America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. The Black Course at Bethpage State Park, New York's only

Newsday: Florida buyer would preserve, upgrade Peninsula GC upon sale

9-hole, In the News, Nassau Courses, South Shore

August 26, 2021

The Florida-based buyer who has offered more than $4 million to purchase Peninsula Golf Club in Massapequa told Newsday this week that he plans to keep the property a golf course and make improvements to the grounds and facilities upon acquisition of the site. Holding up the sale, however, is Oyster Bay Town's own rumored

Crab Meadow renamed for supervisor who helped develop town golf courses

18-hole, In the News, Suffolk Courses

August 14, 2021

Huntington Town has renamed Crab Meadow Golf Course to honor the former town supervisor who played a key role in developing Huntington's parks system and two municipal golf courses. Robert J. Flynn, Huntington supervisor from 1959 to 1965, was instrumental in the town's creation of municipal parks and recreational facilities in the early 1960s, preserving

X-Golf indoor simulator venue to open Westbury location in November

For Beginners, In the News, Indoor Golf, Off-Course Destinations

August 3, 2021

Topgolf is not the only national golf and entertainment chain planting its first flag on Long Island this season. California-based X-Golf, an industry leader in golf simulator technology with more than 20 indoor golf centers nationwide, will open a Westbury location this November at Samanea New York, formerly known as the Mall at The Source,

It’s official: Topgolf Long Island set to open this Friday, July 30

For Beginners, In the News, Off-Course Destinations

July 26, 2021

After years of rumors and government approvals followed by months of pandemic-related construction delays, an opening day for Topgolf Long Island is finally on the schedule. Topgolf Holtsville, New York's first venue in the international golf, entertainment and nightlife chain, will open for business this Friday, July 30. The new facility stands tall as a

Topgolf Long Island now hiring as summer grand opening approaches

For Beginners, In the News, Indoor Golf, Off-Course Destinations

July 7, 2021

The parking lot is paved with lines painted. A new sign stands at the entrance, and a "Now Hiring" banner waves at the top of the three-story building's nearly finished exterior. Topgolf Long Island — New York's first in the international golf/entertainment chain — is nearing its debut. There is no official opening date just

Tee times open to public at formerly private Tam O’Shanter Club

18-hole, In the News, Nassau Courses, North Shore/Central

June 9, 2021

The clock is ticking on the Tam O'Shanter Club in Brookville, and public golfers have access to tee times this summer and fall at the formerly private golf course, which is shutting down for residential development later this year. Reservations are available only on GolfNow. Standard-rate tee times range from $75 to $105 with cart.

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