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USOpen Golf: Booking a Golf Vacation for the 2009 USOpen
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If you're planning to visit Farmingdale, NY for the 2009 USOpen Golf Tournament, then keep reading for some travel and planning trips that will help your golf vacation go a little smoother.
About Bethpage State Park
This year's U.S. Open is taking place at the Bethpage State Park, a facility known for its five world-class and public golf courses. The Open will be taking place at the Black Course, which also hosted the Open in 2002.
The park also offers tennis facilities, hiking trails, picnicking, biking and horseback riding.
Places to Stay in Farmingdale, NY
Farmingdale is a small community, but there are numerous hotels and lodging facilities all within 30 miles of the Black Course and Bethpage State Park. These include:
Courtyard Republic Airport Long Island
This Marriott hotel is the closest hotel to the U.S. Open and serves both Farmingdale and Melville. The rooms are decent and the hotel offers a 24-hour fitness facility, free wireless Internet, and an outdoor patio and fire pit for guests. During the open, the hotel will be operating shuttle services to and from the course.
Hilton Long Island
Located in Melville, the Hilton Long Island is just a short drive from the USOpen golf course in Farmingdale, NY. It's a full-service hotel offering an on-site restaurant, 24-hour room service, a fitness center, wireless Internet and numerous meeting facilities.
Fourpoints by Sheraton Plainview, Long Island
Newly renovated and just 20 minutes from the course, this Sheraton Four Points hotel is new, fresh and modern. The hotel offers a fitness facility, wireless Internet, 24-hour front desk and concierge, free parking, room service and shuttles to and from the U.S. Open.
Other Things to Do in Farmindale, NY
There's more to do in Farmindale than see the U.S. Open. If you have a few extra days, try checking out the American Airpower Museum, take a drive to the Hamptons or visit AdventureLand. Adventureland is a family theme park that features 30 rides and attractions that are great for the kids.
Getting to Farmingdale, NY
There is an airport in Farmingdale, NY, but it's small and not easily accessible unless you're flying by private or corporate aircraft. Your best bet is the La Guardia airport which is about 30 miles or 40 minutes from Farmingdale, NY.
Getting US Open Tickets
If you're planning to attend the USOpen golf tournament, you must first submit an application for a random drawing. The deadline for applications has already passed. If you do not have a ticket, you may be able to purchase at the gate or obtain tickets through a third-party vendor.
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