Coronavirus: 2 Town Of Huntington Golf Courses To Reopen

NORTHPORT, NY — A pair of Town of Huntington golf courses, Crab Meadow and Dix Hills, are reopening Saturday with safety measures taken to protect golfers and staff, Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci announced Thursday.

The measures, being taken due to the new coronavirus, are:

• Raised cups; golfers will not need to remove flags
• Rakes removed from sand traps
• All transactions taking place through a window
• Tee times spaced out to 10-minute intervals
• One golfer per cart required
• Disinfecting of all carts and pull carts upon return

"Our golf courses have put social distancing, logistical, and disinfecting measures in place to make sure our facilities are a safe place to get out of the house, enjoy fresh air and exercise," Lupinacci said.

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Crab Meadow Golf Course is an 18-hole course at 220 Waterside Road, Northport. Call 631-757-8800 or email info@crabmeadow.com.

Dix Hills Park Golf Course has nine holes and is at 575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. Call 631-499-8005 or email info@dixhillsgolf.com.

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