New York City

🏖️ Background

📅 When to Go

• Prime golf season runs from April to mid-November.
• Winter golf is rare — most courses close or operate with frozen ground.
• Simulators and indoor practice facilities become essential in colder months.

Upcoming Events

• Ryder Cup – Bethpage Black (September 2025): Expect full sellouts and heavy demand for Bethpage access during and around this time.

✈️ Getting There

• 🚗 Drive: Access to courses varies from 15 minutes (Dyker Beach) to over an hour (Bethpage, NJ).
• ✈️ Airport: JFK, LGA, or Newark (EWR) depending on location
• 🚌 Shuttle Tips: Public transit can get you to Dyker Beach, Van Cortlandt, or Forest Park. For most others, you’ll need a car, car rental, or rideshare.

⚠️ Course Conditions

⏰ Tee Time Tips

• Weekday morning rounds are best for pace of play.
• Dyker and Van Cortlandt can be reached by subway — great for car-free golfers.
• Expect slow rounds on weekends; book early or play twilight to avoid crowds.
• Bethpage is public but requires early planning — walk-up lines are famous but exhausting.

💡 Destination Tips

• Without a car, use simulators during the week and aim for early or twilight muni tee times on weekends.
• Chelsea Piers has a full range but is pricey ($30–$50 per bucket). Good for quick reps.
• Simulators like Five Iron Golf or Golfzon are common, especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
• Monthly golf costs can run $200–$400 for practice and play if you go weekly.