NYC, Bethpage, carless, tough economy - save $

[nevets88]

For those of you who take the LIRR to play Bethpage, on a lark, I tried walking from the station to the clubhouse today. It's not a bad walk - about 20-25 minutes - and it was pretty toasty out there today. I'd lighten my bag 2 or 3 pounds next time, but it's something I'll be trying more often.

For a perspective on the price, if you walk, and you already have an unlimited Metrocard, the cost to get to Bethpage is the same as it is to take the van to the range at Randall's Island.

[pjsnyc]

For those of you who take the LIRR to play Bethpage, on a lark, I tried walking from the station to the clubhouse today. It's not a bad walk - about 20-25 minutes - and it was pretty toasty out there today. I'd lighten my bag 2 or 3 pounds next time, but it's something I'll be trying more often.

Around what time did you get there? Which day of the week?

[nevets88]

I tried it on a weekday, but it doesn't matter when you get there, the walk takes the same amount of time.

I really don't need to save money that badly, but it's another option that's available.

Most people are probably thinking, uh-huh, I'll take the cab, thank you.

[InTheTwenties]

For those of you who take the LIRR to play Bethpage, on a lark, I tried walking from the station to the clubhouse today. It's not a bad walk - about 20-25 minutes - and it was pretty toasty out there today. I'd lighten my bag 2 or 3 pounds next time, but it's something I'll be trying more often.

How'd you do? What did you shoot? What was the condition of the course? I'm looking to play bethpage in a few weeks- to test my self against tough conditions. I've been getting a lot of birdies on my usual course... Cant wait to triple bogey bethpage!