New York Golf Course Tee Times

With a choice of more than 200 private golf courses, New York rightfully claims to be one of the best golfing destinations of the country. Though a little more expensive than the public golf courses, these private clubs offer a host of exclusive facilities, lush greens and well maintained turfs that can turn your golfing day into a great experience. Some of these country clubs offer a sleeve of golf balls while others may provide you with golf carts (the fee in that case is included in the tee times fee).

In other words, each New York private golf course has something unique to offer. For example, the Somers Pointe Golf Club has 27 holes course designed by Geoffrey Cornish. The daunting hills and the natural ponds of the course make the game more challenging and its scenic path through native woods offer breathtaking views. Similarly the Bartlett Country Club hosts a number of events like WGA Game Night and Live on the Patio Friday (during the summer) where both golfer and non-golfers can have fun with their friends. Apart from its lush green 18-hole golf course, this country club offers swimming pools and tennis courts especially for the non-golfers.

Now that you know what the New York golf courses can provide you with, it's time to book your tee times!

Booking New York golf course tee times ahead of times is no more an issue; all you need to do is book them online. Almost all the private golf courses in New York maintain online presence. In addition you can call for the services of the golf networking sites. These sites maintain a great database of private golf clubs around the country and you can book golf tee times directly from the site. However, you need to be a member of these golf networking sites to avail their services. Based on the type of membership, some of such sites also offer discount golf tee times and other privileges.

Another advantage of booking tee times through these golf networking sites is that you can shop around for the best suitable deal while using a single platform. The courses and available tee times will vary from one club to another and some can even offer more extras than the others. In fact, the fees too may vary dramatically at times. And speaking of fees, you usually have two payment options 鈥?pay with your credit card at the time of booking the golf tee times or make the payment at the time of arrival to the club.

While discussing New York golf course tee times let me tell you that they are subject to market forces. Just like every other commodity the amount that you will have to pay for the tee time will depend on the demand for that particular club. And since some private clubs in New York are in more demand than the others, tee times booking is done on 鈥榝irst come first served' basis. Generally the tee time fees are higher during the weekends. Also remember to bring the print out of your online reservation form as you will have to present the slip at the pro shop while checking in.

There is another factor that you need to consider before booking online golf tee times. Such reservation cannot usually be canceled; the amount that you have already paid is non-refundable. Though you can change the golf tee times, it is rescheduled only in case of inclement weather.