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Massive Jones Beach restoration project will signal the end of its oceanside golf course

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New York State is preparing to announce a $65 million Jones Beach restoration project that will renovate old, historic structures and add new food and recreation facilities, according to Newsday.  The park's pitch-and-putt golf course, closed since Hurricane Sandy, will be replaced by one of those new additions. Bordered by the beach on the south […]

Pitch & Putt uppost_date: Robert Moses State Park Golf Course open again, Cedar Beach open, Jones Beach closed

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Robert Moses State Park on Fire Island reopened this morning for the first time since the grounds and its main traffic circle were heavily damaged last October by Hurricane Sandy.  Included in the grand reopening is the pitch-and-putt golf course at the west end of the barrier-beach park.  The golf course, accessible at Field 2,

Newsday: Long Island golf business not booming

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[Read Golf On Long Island's take on the Newsday article:  Newsday report features false data to support negative view of Long Island golf industry] The business of golf on Long Island is "in the rough" according to a report published Thursday on Newsday.com. Newsday's Ted Phillips said the Long Island golf industry is "shrinking" thanks

Hurricane Sandy Uppost_date: State parks on Long Island closed until further notice

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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced Wednesday that all state parks on Long Island are closed until further notice.   Golfers wondering when they can play at affected state-park courses, which include Bethpage, Montauk Downs and Sunken Meadow, should visit the NYS Parks website or check back here at

Flyover: Sandy Pond Golf Course

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[This flyover was updated on December 20, 2022.] [UPDATE:  Beginning in March 2023, Sandy Pond will go by the new name Sandy Pond Links and feature changes to the layout and facilities.  Further information can be found here.  This flyover will be updated after the course's reopening.] The nine holes that make up the Sandy

Flyover: Cedars Golf Club

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"Blink and you'll miss it" is a handy way to describe the peaceful seclusion of the Cedars Golf Club, though it's not entirely accurate.  Even if your eyes are taped wide open, you still won't stumble upon the course.  Truth is, unless you live on the North Fork, are roaming the quiet residential streets south

Golf On Long Island “Visitor’s Guide” now available

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With The Barclays teeing off at Bethpage Black next month, plenty of guests — many with golf bags in hand — will soon be arriving on Long Island on top of the area's typical crop of summer travelers and tourists.  Earlier this season, Golf On Long Island published its "Visitor's Guide" with these guests in mind.  

New York State jacks up 2010 golf fees; senior rates to rise as much as 42%

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Until April 1, Long Island golfers can take advantage of Golfing Magazine's Early Bird Special on its annual Free Golf Program.  For $39, participants in the program receive a certificate good for single rounds at several area courses as well as a one-year subscription (five issues) to the magazine.  The 2010 program will likely include

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