Comments on: How to Get on Bethpage Black, Site of the 2009 US Open http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979 Where to Play, Where to Stay...and What to Pay Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:52:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jeff G http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1658 Jeff G Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:52:56 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1658 I am going to be in NY the first week in August. I am looking forward to the chance to play Bethpage Black. I will be playing during the week as early as I can. I am going to be a single and will probably get a caddie there onsite. I was wondering what time should I arrive to get in line? I probably will be taking a cab to get there since my family will be taking the rental car. Is there a better way? And once I get there since I won't have a car to hold a spot what are my options? What method is best to get a caddie do they assign one to you or do you pick one out of their caddie crew? Thanks for any information.... Is it still crazy hard to get on the course? I am going to be in NY the first week in August. I am looking forward to the chance to play Bethpage Black. I will be playing during the week as early as I can.
I am going to be a single and will probably get a caddie there onsite. I was wondering what time should I arrive to get in line? I probably will be taking a cab to get there since my family will be taking the rental car. Is there a better way? And once I get there since I won’t have a car to hold a spot what are my options? What method is best to get a caddie do they assign one to you or do you pick one out of their caddie crew?
Thanks for any information….

Is it still crazy hard to get on the course?

]]> By: Monte B http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1650 Monte B Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:35:15 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1650 The Black course doesn't open till mid April. The other courses will be open though. The Black course doesn’t open till mid April. The other courses will be open though.

]]> By: Rick http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1641 Rick Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:40:05 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1641 I will be in NYC mid March 2010 (travelling from overseas). Does anyone know when the course opens again? Thanks. I will be in NYC mid March 2010 (travelling from overseas). Does anyone know when the course opens again? Thanks.

]]> By: Sean http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1371 Sean Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:12:31 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1371 What's the chance of a single just showing up mid-week this time of year and being able to get out on the course (black)? Thank you! What’s the chance of a single just showing up mid-week this time of year and being able to get out on the course (black)?

Thank you!

]]> By: Sam C http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1362 Sam C Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:35:34 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1362 Thanks for the great info. I have a question for you all..... I am planning on playing black next weekend, and since it is later in the year do you advise showing up around 4:30am on saturday if we are planning on playing sunday? Also, does it matter how many ppl are in our group? We will be going up there with 3 people, but I read somewhere that you have to wait till you get a fourth (assuming we would have to snag a single thats in the car line) until you can get your tee time. Is that true? Thanks for the help! Thanks for the great info. I have a question for you all….. I am planning on playing black next weekend, and since it is later in the year do you advise showing up around 4:30am on saturday if we are planning on playing sunday? Also, does it matter how many ppl are in our group? We will be going up there with 3 people, but I read somewhere that you have to wait till you get a fourth (assuming we would have to snag a single thats in the car line) until you can get your tee time. Is that true?
Thanks for the help!

]]> By: James http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1353 James Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:42:11 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1353 I played the black last year on October 15 and they had just aerated and top dressed the greens. I plan on playing next week hoping they adhere to the same schedule. Does anyone know if they plan on aerating and/or top dressing the greens/fairways/tees next week? I played the black last year on October 15 and they had just aerated and top dressed the greens. I plan on playing next week hoping they adhere to the same schedule. Does anyone know if they plan on aerating and/or top dressing the greens/fairways/tees next week?

]]> By: Adam D http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1332 Adam D Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:35:32 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1332 Secured a tee for next Thursday at 12:33pm...can't wait. I must have called over a dozen times starting around 6:57pm. I finally got through, I suggest rehearsing your call prior to the real thing. I now have memorized my ID number and my SS #. Where else can you play a venue where professionals play...think about it. Who plays hockey at MSG or football at the Meadowlands. For us NY residents we are truly lucky to have such a pristine course in our backyard. Secured a tee for next Thursday at 12:33pm…can’t wait. I must have called over a dozen times starting around 6:57pm. I finally got through, I suggest rehearsing your call prior to the real thing. I now have memorized my ID number and my SS #.

Where else can you play a venue where professionals play…think about it. Who plays hockey at MSG or football at the Meadowlands. For us NY residents we are truly lucky to have such a pristine course in our backyard.

]]> By: Tony G http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1328 Tony G Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:31:04 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1328 I plan on playing on Monday.This information was very helpfull. Thanks.. Tony.. I plan on playing on Monday.This information was very helpfull.
Thanks..
Tony..

]]> By: PaulR http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1327 PaulR Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:11:46 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1327 Played the black today. Tee time: 12:42. Took us 5 1/2 hours. Shot 88 and am proud to say I did so using the same ball for the entire round. I used my 3 wheel speedcart. I know many have mentioned how difficult the course is to walk. The best way to describe walking the black is BRUTAL!!! All of us in my group were 49 to 52. We all labored to finish the round. That being said, I am thrilled that we decided to play. It is an amazing course. In my opinion, the caddie fee 100 per bag (including tip) is without question reasonable. This is a very difficult course to carry a bag (or two). When we went in to pay, I noticed they have monitors that display the available times. We were in there at 10 AM and I could see 2 available times for a single to play (11:30 ish and 2 ish). So a single should certainly get out (mid week anyway). I am not sure about the weekends. I didnt notice any campers in the parking lot. But, the lot is significant in size. I doubt it would be a problem. I drank 120+ ounces of G2 gatorade. It wasnt enough!!! Bring as my water as you can carry. The guys in my group carrying their bags were limited on how much fluid they could carry. My 3 wheel cart allowed me to carry several bottles. That was a big advantage. Also, there really was no restrictions on where I could wheel the cart. I typically could skirt the fringe around the green with the cart. I found it to be the best way to walk and play the course. Played the black today. Tee time: 12:42. Took us 5 1/2 hours. Shot 88 and am proud to say I did so using the same ball for the entire round. I used my 3 wheel speedcart. I know many have mentioned how difficult the course is to walk. The best way to describe walking the black is BRUTAL!!! All of us in my group were 49 to 52. We all labored to finish the round. That being said, I am thrilled that we decided to play. It is an amazing course.

In my opinion, the caddie fee 100 per bag (including tip) is without question reasonable. This is a very difficult course to carry a bag (or two).

When we went in to pay, I noticed they have monitors that display the available times. We were in there at 10 AM and I could see 2 available times for a single to play (11:30 ish and 2 ish). So a single should certainly get out (mid week anyway). I am not sure about the weekends.

I didnt notice any campers in the parking lot. But, the lot is significant in size. I doubt it would be a problem.

I drank 120+ ounces of G2 gatorade. It wasnt enough!!! Bring as my water as you can carry. The guys in my group carrying their bags were limited on how much fluid they could carry. My 3 wheel cart allowed me to carry several bottles. That was a big advantage.

Also, there really was no restrictions on where I could wheel the cart. I typically could skirt the fringe around the green with the cart. I found it to be the best way to walk and play the course.

]]> By: Anne D. http://www.golfvacationinsider.com/cr/bethpage-black-golf-course/how-to-get-a-tee-time-on-bethpage-black-1979#comment-1319 Anne D. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:34:05 +0000 http://s68847.gridserver.com/?p=1979#comment-1319 Are campers and trailers allowed in the parking lot if you want to stay overnight? Are campers and trailers allowed in the parking lot if you want to stay overnight?

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