Kaluhyat Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York is featured in this New York Golf Podcast episode from Golf Podcasts USA. Discover a public New York golf course known for Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, dramatic elevation changes, award-winning credibility, tournament history, and Turning Stone’s full resort dining experience. A strong fit for golfers searching New York golf, Verona golf, Turning Stone golf, public golf in New York, and golf travel ideas.

​The New York Golf Podcast spotlights Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, New York — a public championship golf course with premium Saratoga Springs golf energy, polished course conditions, scenic Upstate New York golf character, and a real restaurant destination at Heritage at Saratoga National.

This New York golf episode highlights why Saratoga National Golf Club is one of the New York golf courses worth knowing for golfers searching for public golf in New York, Saratoga Springs golf, Upstate New York golf, public golf near Saratoga Springs, New York golf travel, championship public golf, and New York golf courses with food and drinks.

Saratoga National gives golfers a different kind of New York public golf experience with public access, destination-town energy, a championship-style layout, scenic property setting, restaurant dining, lunch and dinner service, and a post-round atmosphere that makes the day feel bigger than just a tee time.

Listen to the New York Golf Podcast on the Golf Podcasts USA network for more New York golf course spotlights, public golf features, golf travel ideas, and local golf stories from across the state.

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is one of the most important golf courses in America and the host site of the 2026 U.S. Open.

In this spotlight on the New York Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Shinnecock Hills stand out — major championship history, massive name recognition, classic architecture, and its role in putting Southampton and Long Island at the center of the golf world.

If you are searching for Shinnecock Hills, 2026 U.S. Open, New York golf, Southampton golf, Long Island golf, or major championship golf history, this episode gives you a quick look at one of the biggest golf stories in the state.

This is not a public golf course, so this spotlight is about championship relevance, course identity, and New York golf history rather than a public-play recommendation.

The New York Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Search New York golf podcast to find the show, or explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org.

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​Bethpage Black is one of the most iconic public golf courses in the United States and a defining part of New York golf. In this Course Spotlight from the New York Golf Podcast, Brett Smith breaks down what makes Bethpage Black such a legendary test and one of the most recognized names in American golf.
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Located in Farmingdale, New York at Bethpage State Park, Bethpage Black is known for its championship-level difficulty, large-scale bunkering, long demanding holes, and the famous warning sign that greets golfers before the first tee. This is a public golf course with a major championship reputation, having hosted U.S. Opens and PGA Championships, and it continues to attract golfers from across the country.

This episode covers:

• Why Bethpage Black is one of the toughest public golf courses in the United States
• What makes it a bucket-list golf experience
• Who should play Bethpage Black
• Why it matters to New York golf

If you’re searching for New York golf, Bethpage Black, public golf in New York, or golf courses in New York, this episode is for you.
⛳ Bethpage State Park Golf Courses:
https://parks.ny.gov/golf/bethpage/

The New York Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. To find more shows, visit golfpodcasts.org or simply Google your state and the words “golf podcast.”

​Plan your trip:
golfpodcasts.org/expedia

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​Michael Ambriz, VP of Operations for World Long Drive, joins Golf Podcasts USA to discuss how World Long Drive local qualifiers work, how golfers can move through the three-step qualifying process, and why long drive continues to grow through golf expos, PGA TOUR Superstores, and live fan events. This episode is a great fit for New York golf fans who follow competitive golf, golf technology, indoor golf, swing speed training, and equipment innovation. We also talk about the athleticism of long drive, specialized driver setups, and the excitement surrounding local qualifiers and the road to the World Long Drive Championships. If you follow New York golf, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.

​The Players Championship 2026 is here, and Golf Podcasts USA is calling Scottie Scheffler to win at TPC Sawgrass. In this short golf preview, Brett Smith talks about why The Players is considered the unofficial 5th major, what makes TPC Sawgrass such a pressure-packed test, how the island green at 17 can change everything, and why Scottie feels like the right pick against one of the strongest fields in golf. If you follow PGA Tour golf, golf betting storylines, golf news, and major championship-level events, this Players Championship preview is for you. Golf Podcasts USA is the voice of local golf in all 50 states. Just Google your state plus golf podcast and find the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​Jack Dillon joins Golf Podcasts USA for our “In My Opinion” segment — a short-form golf business and golf industry commentary series featuring smart voices from across the game.

Jack is a two-time author, Golf Inc. Magazine contributor, and longtime golf business expert. In this episode, we talk about golf growth, course hospitality, player development, off-course golf, and how the industry can do a better job keeping new golfers engaged for the long term.

We also discuss why courses need to stay connected to golfers after the round, how group instruction and better hospitality can help retention, and what operators, brands, and media companies should be thinking about over the next 90 days.

Learn more about Jack at www.youdontknowjackd.com

Read his Golf Inc. commentary here: https://golfincmagazine.com/commentary/

Golf Podcasts USA is America’s only local golf podcast network, with golf podcast coverage in all 50 states and beyond. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​Monique Thoresz, PGA — Director of Instruction at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York — joins the New York Golf Podcast to share practical golf tips you can use immediately. Monique coaches golfers of all levels and is passionate about junior development and helping committed athletes build a clear improvement plan.

On her PGA Coach profile, Monique is a Class A PGA of America Member, a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher to Watch, a U.S. Kids Master Professional, and a four-time GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional. She was also honored as the 2024 Met PGA Teacher of the Year and received the 2017 Met PGA Player Development award.

We talk simple coaching keys, practice priorities, and how to improve without overcomplicating your swing — great for anyone searching New York golf, NY golf tips, or a golf podcast that actually helps your game.

Quaker Ridge Golf Club: https://quakerridgegc.org/

Monique on PGA Coach: https://www.pga.com/coach/moniquethoresz

​Golf Podcasts USA was featured by FORE! Fridays from PGA of America Women’s Clinics—a big credibility moment for the network. In this short update, Brett Smith shares what “local at scale” means, what the feature highlighted, and what’s coming next across all 50 states—including our shift to shorter, on-demand mini-episodes (golf news, course spotlights, and tips). We also touch on Masters Week—opening day for golf in most of the country—and how brands can plug in at peak season.

Read the feature: https://www.pgawomensclinics.com/so/bePn3LjVy?languageTag=en
Partnerships / Masters Week timing: https://golfpodcasts.org/brett

​Golf Podcasts USA is America’s local golf podcast network — covering golf stories, course spotlights, and golf culture across all 50 states (plus destination feeds).

In this episode, Brett Smith interviews Aboo Tayub, founder of Golf Business Technology, to break down the future of golf technology — and why simulator golf and tech-integrated range golf are becoming major “entry points” for new golfers.

We talk about the indoor golf boom, what stood out at the PGA Show, and how the driving range experience is evolving into a more social, gamified form of “range golf.” We also get into virtual tournaments, what formats like TGL signal about where the sport is headed, and how operators are using technology to make golf more accessible and more fun.

Topics covered:

Simulator golf and the rise of indoor golf

Tech-integrated driving ranges + range gaming

Social sim golf, gamification, and virtual tournaments

AI in equipment and the future of golf tech

Data-driven fitting and what “proof” looks like (results you can measure)

Swing data that translates to on-course improvement

Coaching technology, including remote coaching

Apps and tools like PuttView for reading greens and improving putting

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