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Clearview Park Golf Course
202-12 Willets Pt. Blvd.
Bayside 718-229-2570
18 hole, par 70; Hours sunrise – sunset, 7 days a week. It is a public New York City golf course, so NYC residents get a card for $6 and can use it at all city courses. $8 extra charge for nonresidents. Weekend greens fees $38 for city residents; $46 for nonresidents.
Services: Gas carts, pull carts. Clubhouse is undergoing renovation, so “we are operating out of trailers till autumn,” said Lorraine Mancuso, who works in the pro shop. “I think this course is still the most heavily played course in the country,” she added.
To make reservations at any of the 8 American Golf courses call 718-225-4653 or go to www.nycteetimes.com and make a reservation online.
Douglaston Golf Course
6320 Marathon Pkwy.
Douglaston 718-224-6566
Situated at the highest point in the borough, it offers views of the Manhattan skyline. Original golf course was designed by architect Willie Tucker in 1927 and renovated by Steven Kay in 2004. Course 18 holes, par 67; Hours: sunrise – sunset, 7 days. NYC public rates apply.
Services: Full service snack bar, pro shop, now adding a patio. Outings in conjuction with Douglaston Manor next door. “It's the best course in the city right now,” said Lou Cuoco, who works in the pro shop. USGA rating: 65.5 / 110 men, 62.1/106 for women. Use www.golfnyc.com for reservations.
Forest Park Golf Course
101 Forest Park Drive
Woodhaven 718-296-0999
NYC public course, 18 holes, 6,000 yds par 70 course.
Hours: sunrise-sunset; 7 days week, weather permitting. Services: Clubhouse, snack bar, gasoline carts but they're not required. Fees are set by city. Weekdays $31 per person for a city resident, senior citizen over 62, $15.50 per person to walk; gas carts $32 for two, $18 for single.
Nonresidents $3 per person more. www.golfnyc.com, for Forest Park and Douglaston, make reservations up to 14 days ahead.
USGA ratings: men 116 at white tee, 120 at blue, women (red tee) 120
Global Golf Inc. at Kissena Park
164-15 Booth Memorial Ave.
Flushing 718-939-4595
www.nycgolfreservations.com
NYC course, 18 hole, par 64. Hours: dawn to dusk; full bar, snack bar, happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 p.m. Fees: vary. Average $30. Carts available.
Flushing Meadows Golf Center
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
718-271-8182
Pitch & Putt Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round. In mid-May, lights go on and hours will be extended. Pitch and Putt (Par 3 – 18-hole lighted course) allows experienced golfers to sharpen their approach shots, while allowing inexperienced golfers to experience the game.
Miniature golf 8 a.m to 7 pm. These hours will also change in mid-May when the lights go on. If full-swing golf isn't your game, the miniature golf course allows family and friends to come together and enjoy a round of mini-golf.
Lighted 18 holes, 40 yds. and 8 yds. Rents clubs and sells balls. No reservations. Great course for beginners and intermediates. Public transit No. 7 train to Willets Point stop. Conveniently located in Flushing Meadows Park, home of the US Open Tennis and the New York Mets.
Golden Bear Golf Center At Alley Park
232-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston
718-228-9187
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days. Last mini golf bucket sold at 10 p.m.
Retail pro shop.
