Golf on Long Island: July 2021

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July 26, 2021

It's official: Topgolf Long Island set to open this Friday, July 30

After years of rumors and government approvals followed by months of pandemic-related construction delays, an opening day for Topgolf Long Island is finally on the schedule.

Topgolf Holtsville, New York's first venue in the international golf, entertainment and nightlife chain, will open for business this Friday, July 30. The new facility stands tall as a distinctive landmark beside the Long Island Expressway just west of Nicolls Road (exit 62), its entrance located along the westbound service road.

Details of this week's opening remain vague, but what's more clear are the features and amenities that Topgolf Long Island will offer -- 102 climate-controlled hitting bays directing players toward computerized targets, along with free WiFi, more than 200 TVs and a rooftop terrace. A full-service restaurant and bar will turn out classic grill fare and comfort food (and kid-friendly options) to pair with seasonal cocktails and local beer (Great South Bay, Montauk, Blue Point and Long Ireland are listed among featured local breweries). Private event space and meeting rooms are expected to attract groups and area businesses.

Unlike traditional driving ranges, Topgolf offers pricing by the hour, and the bays are designed to accommodate groups of up to six players. Hourly prices range from $40 in the morning to $60 after 5:00 p.m., with all rates slashed by half on Tuesdays, and unlimited play available on weekday mornings. Topgolf also offers additional discounts to healthcare workers, teachers, first responders and military personnel.

Players can reserve bays in advance on the Topgolf website or through the Topgolf app, though only a small number of times are available for advance purchase.

Topgolf Long Island has been in the works since 2017, when Brookhaven Town approved zoning changes to a former Holtsville industrial site. The years-long process of community hearings and planning board meetings led to an initial target opening date of early 2021, but the pandemic halted construction for much of 2020 and pushed the opening back until this summer.

Check back for details on this week's opening.

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July 15, 2021

Free summer golf for kids at Spring Lake's Sandpiper Course

Spring Lake's junior golf special is back this summer, offering Long Island kids the opportunity to tag along with an adult for nine holes at no cost.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August, kids under the age of 14 play a free round with each paying adult. The special covers nine holes on Spring Lake's Sandpiper Course, home to the facility's namesake lake and signature hole.

Book online at the Spring Lake website or call the course at (631) 924-5115 for additional info and reservations. Cart fees are not included, proper attire is required.

For more information on Spring Lake's Sandpiper Course, check out the course flyover.

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July 07, 2021

Topgolf Long Island now hiring as summer grand opening approaches

The parking lot is paved with lines painted. A new sign stands at the entrance, and a "Now Hiring" banner waves at the top of the three-story building's nearly finished exterior. Topgolf Long Island -- New York's first in the international golf/entertainment chain -- is nearing its debut.

There is no official opening date just yet, but barring any surprise delays, Topgolf Long Island will open in mid-summer just west of Nicolls Road in Holtsville. Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle told Golf On Long Island this week that the company still projects a grand opening between late July and the first half of August.

"Turf is down, and the exterior is just about done," LaValle said. "Things are moving along quickly."

On site, there is plenty of activity as construction workers, contractors and employees move in and out of the fully Topgolf-branded facility. A look through the glass-paneled walls reveals ground-floor hitting bays with couches and TV screens, with bright-green turf and target flags in the distance. Netting is complete and stands prominently over the Long Island Expressway at exit 62.

Behind the scenes Topgolf is currently hiring for food-service, cleaning and maintenance positions. In its initial project announcement, Topgolf estimated it would bring 500 jobs to Suffolk County.

The triple-tiered Holtsville range will offer 102 climate-controlled hitting bays with TVs, food/drink service and WiFi, as well as live music, year-round events, golf instruction and dining, in addition to the innovative, arcade-style targets and gaming features that Topgolf facilities are known for. It will also include private rooms for corporate events and parties.

According to price information on the Topgolf website, hourly rates for each bay range from $40 to $60 depending on time of day, with half-price rates available on Tuesdays. Bays are designed to accommodate up to six players.

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