Following up on yesterday's news about flooding at Timber Point, the White Course is due to reopen for play tomorrow, September 1. The Blue Course, which sustained saltwater and seawall damage from Hurricane Irene, is expected to be ready for golfers as soon as Friday, September 2. Timber Point's Red Course has been open all […]
It's only natural for golfers with a competitive streak to shoot for personal benchmarks when they're out on the course and playing above their standard. Breaking 80, touching 90, keeping it under 100 — whatever the goal may be, usually somewhere around the turn, players in the midst of one of their finer rounds will
The fourth hole at Stonebridge Golf Links is the first of the course's very diverse, interesting par-3s. It's also home to the course's namesake footbridge. Sure, it's not quite as historic or glamorous as Augusta National's Hogan and Nelson bridges — and you're typically crossing it only if your tee shot settled woefully left or
Bethpage Black is in the Sweet 16. The NCAA Tournament references live on thanks to Golf Digest's Fans' Choice field-of-64 competition in which the country's top public courses are pitted against one another and advanced by reader vote. Last week, the famed Black Course clobbered #10-seed The Harvester (Rhodes, IA) by a 134-37 vote to
The first round turned out to be a squeaker. Riding high on the recent announcement that The Barclays will be heading to Bethpage next summer, the Black Course might be primed for a more resounding victory in Round 2 of Golf Digest's Fans' Choice poll. Voting is open at GolfDigest.com for the second-round matchup between
Voting is open in Golf Digest's Greatest Public Courses first-round matchup between Bethpage Black and the Hawktree Golf Club of Bismarck, North Dakota. Head over to GolfDigest.com anytime between now and Sunday, May 29, to cast your vote for the local favorite. The magazine is allowing fans to choose which course is truly America's Greatest
Chances are you've already met Spring Lake Golf Club head pro and director of golf Cristy Jurgens (nee Grzymala). If not, on your next visit to the 27-hole course in Middle Island, she'll likely be there to ring you up, send you out to the starter and make a suggestion or two on equipment. Mark
Lido Golf Club in Lido Beach will start the morning with shotgun starts on Thursday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 and 7:45 a.m., respectively. All public golfers are invited to reserve a spot and will be charged based on residency. Complimentary lunch will be provided. The course will be closed after the
Good news for anyone who's ever found themselves "in jail" at the heavily wooded Spring Lake Golf Club in Middle Island. The 27-hole facility is providing wayward shooters with a little bit of breathing room this season and in the future by removing some trees around the course. According to Spring Lake golf director and
Tax Day is Monday. In the spirit of saving money, drop by the Brentwood and Holbrook Country Clubs this weekend or any other time through the end of April to take advantage of a "Welcome Back" spring discount. Both Town of Islip municipal courses frequently offer special rates. This month, you can ride anytime after