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Can you play 9 at Bethpage?

Usually if I am going to play 9, I will go to Timber Point (East Islip / Great River) or if I am pressed for time Gull Haven (just to swing and get practice). I usually play nine if I can find a way to sneak out of work early or if I am bored on an early afternoon on the weekend. I thought you could only play 18 at Bethpage? Do they have 9 hole rates?

I tried to get a tee time at Bethpage a few times but with no luck. I made an effort for Friday - asked for 11:00 and got a 2:45 but figured that would be to late in the day to get the round in if it was booked up that heavy. My friends are coming in from the Bronx so I had to think of them too.

Sunken Meadow is a nice change though from the South Shore courses I play; Timber Point, West Sayville, Brentwood and Bergen Point. I like the hills and landscape opposed to the deadly wind at Timber Point's Blue. Being that it is State, my friends and I like because of the cost. If I go to the city or they come on to the Island, it ends up costing us MUCH more money if we play Suffolk or City courses. Bethpage and Montaulk are the only others around in regards to State.

Have you played Black? I am terrified of it! It is my goal for the seaon though. I want to get the nerves and the skills to attempt to play it. I hear it is awesome. My Uncle who shoots mid-80's usually played Balck and scored a 112. He said he was lost on the course. I keep the avatar to remind me of my goal.

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They have 9 hole rates on the Yellow and Blue courses.The Black is a great course that puts a lot of pressure on your driver.You must carry the ball 230 in the air or it will be a loooooooong day.You will use every club in your bag and if the rough is up bring lots of balls.