Golf

With the popularity of golf increasing by leaps and bounds, Town of Hempstead residents and visitors should know that their township is home to many of the finest municipal and private golf courses in the country. These include the town's demanding 9-hole course in Merrick, and the superlative 18-hole Lido Golf Course. Our courses are as challenging as they are picturesque.

9-Hole Public Courses

Merrick Golf Course

Conveniently located just east of the Meadowbrook Parkway and south of Merrick Road in Merrick, this challenging nine-hole, MGA-rated, par-36, 3,200-yard course offers golfers the opportunity to use all their clubs. To view more information about the Town of Hempstead's Merrick Golf Course, please click here. Visit hempsteadtown.com/merrickgolf for reservations.

Bay Park Golf Course

First Avenue, East Rockaway
Waiting Time: (516) 571-7244
Ticket Office: (516) 571-7242

This executive-type 9-hole course is excellent for beginners and those who wish to improve their game. It features short but challenging holes. Services on site include pull cart rentals, putting green and chipping area. Tee off time varies; call for information. Open from mid-April to late December. Open 7 days a week (open 7:00 AM; last tee time 6:28 PM).

North Woodmere Golf Course

1750 Hungry Harbor Rd, North Woodmere
Waiting Time: (516) 571-7813
Office: (516) 571-7814 or (516) 571-7815

This 9-hole course is an excellent beginner course providing hand carts,& motor carts, driving range and putting green. The course is open all year long, weather permitting. Open 7 days a week. First tee off 6:28 AM. Last tee off ticket sold at 7:30 AM in season.

18-Hole Public Courses

Lido Beach Golf Course

View more information about the Town of Hempstead's Lido Beach Golf Course.

Eisenhower Park Golf Courses

1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
Waiting Time: (516) 572-0330
Main Office: (516) 572-0327
Driving Range: (516) 572-6337
Ticket Office: (516) 572-0328
Reservations: (516) 542-GOLF
Click here for rates and more information.

The largest complex on Long Island contains three 18-hole courses (White, Red and Blue). On location& are a pro shop, restaurant, cart and club rentals, driving range and putting greens. This course is open year round from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. 9-hole course available; call for further information.

The Golf Club at Middle Bay

3600 Skillman Avenue, Oceanside
Reservations: (516) 766-1880

This originally private club's course was designed by Alfred H. Tull in 1955 with its scenic views of Long Island's waterways. It has been host to many prestigious tournaments. Open 7 days a week, March-December, Middle Bay offers both 9-hole and 18-hole courses, as well as a driving range, putting green and short game area. Call for specific rates not listed and for information on phone or online reservations.

Miniature Golf

Jones Beach State Park Miniature Golf Course

Parking Field 4, Wantagh
(516) 785-1600

Five Towns Mini-Golf & Batting Range

570 Rockaway Turnpike, Lawrence
(516) 239-1743

Eisenhower Park Miniature Golf Course & Batting Range

1899 Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow
(516) 572-0407

Resident with a Leisure Pass: $9 for those 13 years of age and older, $6 for seniors with Leisure Pass; $6 for all children (under 13 years of age). Non-Leisure& Pass holders: $13.

Arthur J. Hendrickson Park Miniature Golf

123 West Merrick Rd, Valley Stream NY
(516) 872-6003
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Discounts for youths(15 and under) and seniors (60+)

Wantagh Park Miniature Golf Course

1 King Road, Wantagh
(516) 571-7460

Pitch and Putt at Nickerson Beach

880 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach
(516) 571-7700