I'm heading through NY State from Canada on a bit of a road trip for a charity outing in a couple weeks and was planning to stop at Bethpage at some point, with hopes of playing the Black course for the first time.
I have a couple of questions for the experts, since I know how difficult it usually is to book a game on the Black, especially for one that lives out of state (and in my case, out of country!).
1. As a single, is it best for me to just show up early in the morning one day and ask the starter/pro shop to put me out with the first available threesome? Or, do I have to call ahead of time to book myself in with another group?
2. Since this might be my only crack at the place, do I try to play two rounds on the Black in one day or is it worth the effort to try to play one of the other courses on site? If so, which of the other courses is considered the must-play?
If there are any other hints or tips you can provide about the facility, I'd very much appreciate it!
Many thanks!