Getting onto Bethpage black before the open

[Jemehl]

First i hope this is were something like this should be posted.

Second Has anyone been able to get a tee time within the last few weeks... i Have been trying daily to get on before they close for the open. Anyone have any luck, or any advice ?

[NorCalGolfer]

My advice is to qualify for the Open if you want to play there.. I've read in past Opens the courses close several weeks even months in advance.

[Jemehl]

My advice is to qualify for the Open if you want to play there.. I've read in past Opens the courses close several weeks even months in advance.

No its open till may 31st this year.. I have played before and it is exactly how people say it is, So i was just wondering if anyone had any luck recently or if they have any tips for me

[iWALK18]

How hard is it normally to get onto the black?

A bit off topic:
Can you basically just show up and play one of the other courses?

[Jemehl]

How hard is it normally to get onto the black?

Last year it was not so hard to get a tee time.. i called like 2 times a day and by the second or third day got it.. this year i am calling daily and cant get anything. If you live in new york for the other courses what i suggest you do is get your self in the tee time system. What you need to do is fax a copy of your ny driver's license AND write or type out all of the information that appears on the front of it, plus your telephone number (an email address would help, too), in case the image is unreadable via the fax. The number to fax is 516-753-0413... They say you should be in the system within 72 hours.. The next step is calling the tee time system - 516-249-0707 .. You need your driver license id number when you call, But if you do all this you should be able to get onto the other courses, and even black you just have to get lucky.. GOOD LUCK

[wrx_junki]

Just called the reservation hotline and they had a tee time available for Sunday.
They had a single available for 9:39AM.
I just reserved a tee time for 11:36AM for two.

[Jemehl]

on What course ? Black ? if so what you do b/c i wanna get on

[wrx_junki]

Yes the Black. Just call the hotline and press a bunch of 1's for Black, Sunday, Single, and 0800* for the time. I'm thinking someone cancelled today due to the 30MPH winds due on Sunday.

[wrx_junki]

Just cancelled my Black tee time for Sunday a reserved Red for tomorrow AM. I am in no shape to be playinig the Black and with the winds that high it'll make it a huge struggle.

[Jemehl]

i tried to get the 2 some for 11 they were gone.. That single for sunday is still out there if anyone want. i really would like to get on the course before the open, if anyone has a tee time enjoy it

[FLOG4]

I played the Black last saturday with my son. I showed up at 5:30pm Fri night for Sat play. I got last two spots available for walk ons. Reservations next to impossible to get right now unless you have a phone with priority routing. First 6 teetimes every day for walk ons. Day I was there 12 guys were up from NC. They played Red friday and left cars in slots for play for sunday. Was great night as majority of guys hanging were friendly. Had nice dinner in club few brewskis and ......smooth 95 from back tees. Son who is scratch had a great 79. Good Luck

[flap]

I played the Black 2 weeks ago on a Tuesday after the the huge rains on Monday night.When I got there they had me at 920 but they moved me up to the second time 8:09.They had a single playing behind us and a twosome behind him.Many people seem to be cancelling if the weather looks iffy so I would suggest to try on days that they say do not look to good.JUST KEEP CALLING.

[Guest]

I will be passing through the area on this thursday night. What time do you think i'd need to arrive on Thus in order to get on as a single on friday morning. This will be my only chance... moving back to california (can't wait to get back to Harding Park!!!)

Thanks for the input in advance.

AJ

[Jemehl]

EARLLYYYY.. I Think the course closes on the 31st so if i was you i would say noon thursday, And that may be to late but you never know

[FLOG4]

When convenient swing by pull into parking spot and ask folks already lined up. You'll have your answer. Guys hanging will share a brewski or two and there's a decent meal to be had and you might have a great time. Anything's possible as a single....Good Luck

[DavidFehertysBike]

Everytime ive played there in the last few years i have just walked in as a single and gotten on. Its wasnt really that hard to play there until recently. Im in the parks system, but i chose just to do it that way.

If youre not a resident, my recommendation would be forget about the Black for at least a year, maybe two. Its just going to be over-ran with trophy hunters for the forseeable future. The Blue is just as good as the Black, anyway. Try that one.

[Guest]

Yeah i think i may swing by as soon as i can on Thursday evening, and if it looks like I'm out of luck, I'll head into the city and visit some friends. Thanks for the help - Andy

[catfell]

Yipeee!

I'm playing this Sunday, and we got the time by calling like any other civilian (and NY state resident).

So it's not impossible, but difficult.