Bethpage Black

[Guest]

What's the best way for a single, coming from Massachusetts, to get on the Black during the week?

[Finn07]

Please dont take this the wrong way but if your index is a 36 you probably wont want to play the Black, you will not enjoy it. Aside from that, im pretty sure you have to 1) Be registered with the tee time system, and 2) Have a NYS Drivers License. There is a general number you can call at 516-249-0700 and they will be able to help you.

[Guest]

Thanks. And I am a 6. Haven't updated my profile.

[Finn07]

Thanks. And I am a 6. Haven't updated my profile.

Your gonna have a great time then. Bring a camera, there are some nice pictures to take.

[nevets88]

Easy way - check for a cancellation by phone. Try calling a day or two before and just keep dialing - you might get lucky.

Hard way. Get there as early as you can. If you leave MA at 5ish, you can probably get there around 9ish, depending on traffic, and where in MA you are, but that's a big if. LIE traffic is awful. Maybe you can take a ferry from CN to LI? That would make your trip much more stress free.

So lets say you get there at 9 - I guess (anyone out there please correct me if I'm wrong) you can probably get a tee time for 1pm-ish. The range and practice area is not much to write home about - you can drive 45 minutes out east to one of those quaint sleepy towns near the sound and relax there.

This might actually be much easier during a weekend - less traffic.

[doublesuited77]

monday thru Thursday, just show up. As long as there isn't an private event going on, you should be able to get on, especially as a single. Friday can be a bit tougher to get on and the weekends much harder.

i've never not been able to get on during the week.