Welcome to the Golf Podcasts USA Network

Welcome to Episode 1 of the New York Golf Podcast, hosted by Brett Smith (@golfpodcasts). We start where New York golf legends are made—Bethpage Black—and build a statewide playbook you can use all season. Learn how to secure tee times, the best months and times of day to play, what gear setup works in NY wind, and 36-hole pairings around NYC, Long Island, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks.

In this kickoff, Brett breaks down:

Bethpage essentials: reservation paths, practice plans, pace, and survival tips for the Black.

Public “best-you-can-play” hits (Montauk Downs, Van Cortlandt, Leatherstocking, Turning Stone) and how to sequence a 2–3 day itinerary.

Local conditions: green speeds, rough height, coastal wind vs. inland breeze, and what it means for wedge gapping and ball selection.

Travel logistics: where to stay/eat near courses, traffic timing, and rain/shoulder-season strategies.

Budgeting: greens fees by region, replay rates, and value plays when Bethpage is booked.

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