9-HOLE PAR-3 COURSE
Golf course lighted at night in season

(photo courtesy heartlandgolfpark.com.)

General Information: 631-667-7400
Reserved tee times are available at any time in advance.  Walk-ups are first come, first serve
Run by: Privately owned and operated
Open: Year-round, weather permitting
Restrictions: Soft spikes only
Available for Outings: Yes
Discounts: For Seniors and Twilight play

Website: http://www.heartlandgolfpark.com/index.html

Amenities:
Pro Shop: None  
Lessons and Clinics: Yes           
Driving Range: Yes, 92 stalls
Practice Putting Greens: Yes
Practice Chipping Area: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes

Bar / Lounge: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes, open for lunch

GOLF COURSE
Built: 1995
Architect: Replica course

Description: This course, as it remakes some of the most famous
par-3 holes in the world, is an absolute treat for all levels of golfer. 
If you're just learning, it's short enough and forgiving enough to be
enjoyable.  If you're a golf nut and a decent player, than you'll instantly recognize some of these remakes --

like No. 10 at Winged Foot West, No. 13 at Merion East, and No. 4 at National Golf Links of America.  Although the holes are shorter than their originals -- and sometimes not as representative as a purist would like -- this place is, well, just very cool.  For every golfer, whether they're engaged the history of the game or not, this is a must-see.

Signature Hole: No. 9, 132-yard Par 3.  This is a replica of No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass in Florida, where they play the Players Championship every year.  It's an island green, with water surrounding on every angle.  The difference between Heartland and Sawgrass is that Heartland has a waterfall, to boot!  (Just in case replicating Sawgrass isn't man-made enough for you?!).

Reader Comments: I've learned to play the game here and I like it a lot ... I'm never going to get out on to some of the great golf courses of the world, as this is my little taste ... Some holes are as genuine to the originals as I'd like, but it doesn't subtract from the pure enjoyment out there.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 38 miles.  
LIE east to Exit 53S (Sagtikos Pkwy.), to Exit S3 (Pine Aire Dr.), go left at light, and then make your first right onto Long Island Ave.  Course is across from the Deer Park train station.

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