Long Island public golf courses to try
A golfer tees off at Bethpage Golf Course. Credit: Jeff Bachner
Tee up — and off — at a host of public golf courses that are open to all. Hours listed are for peak season play, weather permitting.
Best bets for golf courses
- For longer courses: Middle Island Country Club in Middle Island has 27 holes.
For shorter courses: Gull Haven in Central Islip, Peninsula Golf Club in Massapequa and Bay Park in East Rockaway all have nine holes.
For year-round golfing: Merrick Road Park in Merrick and Cherry Creek Golf Links in Riverhead are open all year.
NASSAU PUBLIC COURSES
Kids play mini-golf at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
SUFFOLK PUBLIC COURSES
Ani Chakrabarti of Northport practices his swing at the driving range at Crab Meadow Golf Course on Feb. 13. Credit: Rick Kopstein
Clowds and light rain didn't stop these golfers from teeing off Timber Point Golf Course in Riverhead on Sept. 2, 2020. Credit: James Carbone
