Long Island Greens Fees

Hey LI Golfers,

So what's it going to be?

Are the powers that be going to give the struggling Long Island public golfer a break on this season's greens fees? Or are they going to increase their fees and get what they can from the guy who's going to find it a bit tougher to shell out $50 or up to $110 for his weekly round of golf.

One promotion I've seen is "Bring four golfers and pay for three". Not a bad idea for the golf courses, based on the theory that they get a full foursome who will spend money on F & B and perhaps a less expensive brand of cigar from the pro shop's humidor.

I've also seen clubs advertise "10 Rounds for $450". Not bad if you have the $450 to shell out at one time and then have to wait to see what tee times their members have taken, before you even decided if/when you were going to play.

Here's a tip to make the rounds you'll be fortunate to play on the many great Long Island courses this season. Take a lesson from your local PGA Teaching Professional. They'll help you lower your score and lose less golf balls in the process.

See you on the tee box.

Chuck T