Driving ranges on LI where you can perfect your swing
Golfers work on their swings at the Southampton Golf Range. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
Practice your swing at these Long Island driving ranges and be par for the course.
Best bets for driving ranges:
FOR STATE PARKS: Bethpage, Montauk Downs and Sunken Meadow have courses where you can perfect your swing.
FOR COUNTRY CLUBS: Holbrook and Middle Island country clubs are open until dusk.
FOR AFFORDABLE PLAY: Dix Hills Park Golf Course is $5 per bucket; Rock Hill Golf and Country Club is $5 for 45 balls; and Smithtown Landing is $5 for 35 balls.
NASSAU
BETHPAGE STATE PARK GOLF COURSE 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Farmingdale. Hours: Dawn-dusk April-Nov., weather permitting. Features: 30 stalls; artificial turf mats, pro shop, PGA lessons, club rental. Fee: $7 small bucket, $10 large bucket. More info: 516-249-0700, parks.ny.gov
CANTIAGUE PARK GOLF COURSE West John Street, Hicksville. Hours: Peak season 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; open daily all year, weather permitting. Features: 36 bays (including heated and covered stalls). Fee: $7 for 40 balls, $9 for 60 balls. More info: 516-571-7082, nassaucounty.gov
Golfers refining their swing at the driving range at Eisenhower Memorial Park in East Meadow. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
EISENHOWER PARK GOLF COURSE Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Hours: Peak season 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Wed., all year, weather permitting. Features: 60 stalls, lighted, artificial turf mats, club rentals. Fee: $7 for 40 balls, $9 for 60 balls. More info: 516-572-0337, nassaucountyny.gov
GLEN COVE GOLF COURSE 109 Lattingtown Rd., Glen Cove. Hours: 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Sun. April-Nov.; 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Sun., Dec.-March. Features: 21 covered, lighted and heated stalls. Fee: $4 for 32 balls, $7 for 64 balls, $12 for 128 balls. More info: Office: 516-676-0550; pro shop: 516-671-0033; restaurant: 516-200-9603; glencovegolfclub.com
HARBOR LINKS GOLF COURSE 1 W. Fairway Dr., Port Washington. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Features: 40 stalls, artificial grass tees (lessons only), practice greens, lessons. Fee: $8 small bucket, $12 medium bucket, $15 large bucket, $18 jumbo bucket. More info: 516-767-4816, harborlinks.com
LIDO GOLF CLUB 255 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach. Hours: Dawn-dark daily, weather permitting. Features: 23 stalls, 3 covered; 3 target greens, sand trap, cafe, grill. Fee: $8-$9. More info: 516-889-8181, lidogolf.com
Merrick Road Park Golf Course on Clubhouse Road in Merrick has a driving range in addition to a nine-hole course. Credit: Barbara Alper
MERRICK ROAD PARK GOLF COURSE 2550 Clubhouse Rd., Merrick. Hours: 6 a.m.-dusk all year, weather permitting. Features: 22 stalls, 160-yard driving range, irons only. Fee: $9 for 50 balls, seniors $8 for 50 balls. More info: 516-868-4650
NORTH WOODMERE GOLF COURSE Branch Boulevard, North Woodmere. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, all year, weather permitting. Features: 22 bays with a range of about 200 yards; golf instruction available. Fee: $7 for 40 balls, $3 club rental. More info: 516-571-7814, nassaucounty.gov
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY GOLF COURSE 1 Southwoods Rd., Woodbury. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. April-Oct., weather permitting. Features: 29 stalls, mats, lessons. Fee: $7 small bucket, $16 medium bucket, $21 large bucket. More info: Golf: 516-677-5980; driving range: 516-364-3600
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BERGEN POINT COUNTRY CLUB AND GOLF COURSE 69 Bergen Ave., West Babylon. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March-Dec., weather permitting. Features: 20 stalls. Fee: $7 for 45 balls. More info: 631-661-8282, bergenpointgolfcourse.com
CHERRY CREEK GOLF LINKS 900 Reeves Ave., Riverhead. Hours: Dawn-dusk, open all year, weather permitting. Features: 25 stalls, grass tees, with practice bunker. Fee: $10. More info: 631-369-6500, cherrycreeklinks.com
Ani Chakrabarti of Northport practices his swing at the driving range at Crab Meadow Golf Course. Credit: Rick Kopstein
CRAB MEADOW GOLF COURSE 220 Waterside Ave., Northport. Hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily May-Sept., then schedule varies. Features: 18 stalls. Fee: $10. More info: 631-757-8800, crabmeadow.com
DIX HILLS PARK GOLF COURSE 575 Vanderbilt Pkwy., Dix Hills. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Fee: $5 per bucket. More info: 631-499-8005, dixhillsgolf.com
FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE DRIVING RANGE Melville Road and Route 110, Farmingdale. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily April-Nov. Features: 25 stalls, target greens and flags. Fee: $8 small bucket, $11 medium bucket, $13 large bucket, $16 extra-large bucket ($1-$2 discount on all for seniors, staff and students). More info: 631-420-2621, 631-420-2482, farmingdalesports.com
HEARTLAND GOLF PARK 1200 Long Island Ave., Edgewood. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Features: 92 stalls (42 heated), golf school, club rental, automatic tees. Fee: $10-$100. More info: 631-667-7400, heartlandgolfpark.com
HOLBROOK COUNTRY CLUB 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook. Hours: 7 a.m.-dusk, weather permitting. Features: 16 stalls, artificial turf mats. Fee: $6 for 50-60 balls. More info: 631-467-3417, holbrookccgolf.com
INDIAN ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB 661 Riverside Dr., Riverhead. Hours: 7 a.m.-dusk Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-dusk Sat.-Sun. Features: 25 stalls, artificial turf mats; clubs provided, available for rent. Fee: $8 for 40 balls, $16 for 70 balls. More info: 631-727-7776, indianislandcountryclub.com
ISLAND’S END GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 5025 Rte. 25, Greenport. Hours: 7 a.m.-dusk all year, weather permitting. Features: Grass tees, practice bunker, chipping area and putting green. Fee: $15 small bucket, $20 large bucket. More info: 631-477-0777, islandsendgolf.com
MIDDLE ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB 275 Yaphank-Middle Island Rd., Middle Island. Hours: dawn-dusk all year, weather permitting. Features: 12 stalls. Fee: $7 bucket. More info: 631-924-3000, middleislandcc.com
MILL POND GOLF COURSE 300 Mill Rd., Medford. Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Features: Single baskets and range cards available. PGA professional lessons available. Fee: $9 small bucket, $13 medium bucket, $16 large bucket. More info: 631-732-8249, golfatmillpond.com
MONTAUK DOWNS STATE PARK GOLF COURSE 50 S. Fairview Ave., Montauk. Hours: Dawn to dusk year-round, weather permitting. Features: 12 stalls, clinics, pro shop. Fee: $7 for 40 balls, $10 for 70 balls. More info: 631-668-1100, parks.ny.gov
PINE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 2 Country Club Dr., Manorville. Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, all year, weather permitting. Features: Grass tees for 40-50 tee boxes (artificial turf mats in winter), bunkers, chipping-putting area. Fee: $10 for 90 balls or 7 buckets for $50. More info: 631-878-4343, pinehillsgolfing.com
PINE RIDGE GOLF CLUB 2 Golf Course Dr., Coram. Hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, all year, weather permitting. Features: Open space with 18 mats. Fee: $8 per bucket. More info: 631-331-7930, pineridgegc.com
POXABOGUE GOLF COURSE 3556 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, March-Dec. Features: 75-station range, covered stalls, mats and grass; practice bunker, short game area. Fee: $10 for 50 balls, $17 for 100 balls, $24 for 150 balls; club rental available. More info: 631-537-0025, poxgolf.com
ROCK HILL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 105 Clancy Rd., Manorville. Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun., weather permitting. Features: Grass range, lessons. Fee: $6 for 45 balls, $12 for 90 balls. More info: 631-878-2250, rockhillgolf.com
SHELTER ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB 26 Sunnyside Ave., Shelter Island Heights. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Features: 7 stalls. Fee: $10 per bucket. More info: 631-749-0416, shelterislandcc.org
SMITHTOWN LANDING COUNTRY CLUB 495 Landing Ave., Smithtown. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Features: 20 stalls, artificial turf. Fee: $5 for 35 balls. More info: 631-979-6534, michaelhebron.com
New York City resident Andrew Merrill works on his swing during a weekend outing to the Southampton Golf Range. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
SOUTHAMPTON GOLF RANGE 668 County Rd. 39 (Route 27), Southampton. Hours: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Features: 30 stalls, grass hitting area. Fee: $8 for 30 balls, $15 for 75 balls, $18 for 105 balls. More info: 631-283-2158
SPRING LAKE GOLF CLUB 30 E. Bartlett Rd., Middle Island. Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Features: Grass tees serving 20, pro shop. Fee: $8 for 45 balls. More info: 631-924-5115, springlakegolfclub.com
SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK North end of Sunken Meadow State Parkway, Kings Park. Hours: Sunrise-sunset all year, weather permitting. Features: 24 stalls, artificial turf mats, pro shop. Fee: $7.50 per bucket. More info: 631-269-5351, parks.ny.gov
TIMBER POINT GOLF COURSE 398 Great River Rd., Great River. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. Features: 25 stalls, artificial turf mats, lessons, rental. Fee: $8 for 45 balls, $16 for 90 balls. More info: 631-581-2401, timberpointgolfcourse.com
TOP GOLF 5231 Express Dr. N., Holtsville. Hours: 10 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-midnight Sun. Features: Three floors and 100 large bays for interactive golf. Food and cocktails available. Fee: $40-$62 an hour per bay. Each bay accommodates up to six players. More info: 631-977-7645, topgolf.com/us/Holtsville
WEST SAYVILLE GOLF COURSE 200 Montauk Hwy., West Sayville. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily May-Labor Day. Vary rest of the year. Features: 37 stalls, artificial turf mats, lighted range, lessons, pro shop; clubs provided. Fee: $8 for 51 balls. More info: 631-567-1704, westsayvillegolf.com
WIND WATCH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 1715 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy., Hauppauge. Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Features: Grass tees serving 20-30. Fee: $7 for 40 balls. More info: 631-232-9850, hamletwindwatch.com
