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It dropped a little, 2-3% fewer rounds played according to my quick in the head  calculation. 26-27K rounds. It's a high green fee course, would be interesting to see comparisons to similar courses in Westchester. Doesn't a typical course get 45K rounds? The NYC munis I read get over 100K rounds. And I don't agree with the weather assessment of course representative. 2016, not a rainy summer, mild winter. 

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I believe this topic has been discussed at length but golf transcends politics.

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I'm nearby and have yet to play there, it's certainly not about politics, would love to go but the price is just too much, it's a top course so the cost is justified but can't do it, maybe for a special day.

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$175 = 1 round of golf for an NYC resident at Ferry Point

$175 = 5.5 rounds of golf at Van Cortlandt.

 

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1 hour ago, MrDC said:

it's a top course

Not IMO. The course is well maintained, and has a good practice facility, but it's hardly a top course, even for the area. It's pretty monotonous, and the views are below average for most of the round. Bethpage Black is a much better value, especially for NYS residents. $80 on weekends.

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$50 to practice on the range and it's mats only. Just... No...

I'm complaining because I'm living in an area where practice facilities for the normal person is just abominable.

 

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9 minutes ago, nevets88 said:

$50 to practice on the range and it's mats only. Just... No...

I'm complaining because I'm living in an area where practice facilities for the normal person is just abominable.

I imagine it's to discourage people from coming to the course just to practice.  It probably isn't $50 for range balls if you're playing.  

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That's true. Apparently, it's not uncommon for mats only. And for some reason, in the NYC area, most public ranges that have grass have it on weekends only.

 

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So pull carts are out because it is a "bad look", but practice carpet is ok. Go figure. 

NYC is an interesting place to visit, but I sure wouldn't want to live there.

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