North Hempstead Supervisor May W. Newburger has announced that the tee-time reservation cards for the new Harbor Links golf course will be available for sale beginning Thursday, July 9.

"With the Arnold Palmer Golf Management Company, we've brought a top-flight management team on board for golfers in North Hempstead," says Supervisor Newburger. "Now we're prepared to make tee-time reservation cards available to the public."

Beginning on Thursday, July 9, the Harbor Links tee-time reservation cards will be available at the Physical Activities Center (P.A.C. building) in Senator Michael J. Tully Park. The cards will be sold seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.To accommodate commuters, Supervisor Newburger has also authorized evening sales of the tee-time cards, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Supervisor Newburger reminds the public that three proofs of residency are needed in order to be eligible to purchase the resident tee-time card. Residents will need a driver's license, the section, block and lot number of their property (found on the deed or property tax bills and receipts) and a copy of a current utility bill.

Tee-time reservation cards afford golfers the chance to set their tee-times in advance of the general public. Town residents who purchase tee-time cards will be able to make a reservation to golf on Harbor Links six (6) days in advance; non-residents who purchase a reservation card will be able to make a reservation five (5) days in advance.

The fees for the tee-time reservation cards are as follows:

1998 Resident $35

1998 Non-Resident $70

1999 Resident $50

1999 Non-Resident $100

1998-99 Resident (Discount) $75

1998-99 Non-Resident (Discount) $150

"I encourage any interested golfers to take full advantage of our special two-year discount for a 1998-99 tee-time reservation card," Supervisor Newburger stressed.

Directions to the PAC at Senator Tully Park

From the North: Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 34S. Drive approximately one mile south on New Hyde Park Road to the intersection of New Hyde Park Road, Marcus Avenue and Union Turnpike. Make a left on Marcus Avenue and drive to the intersection of Marcus Avenue, Hillside Avenue and Denton Avenue. Go through the intersection and bear right on Denton Avenue. Drive on Denton Avenue past the Spring Rock Golf Center to the first traffic light. At the light make a right onto Evergreen Avenue. Drive down Evergreen Avenue. Senator Michael J. Tully Park will be on the right, just opposite New Hyde Park Memorial High School.

From the South: Take Jericho Turnpike to Denton Avenue. Travel north on Denton Avenue for approximately 1/2 mile until you reach the intersection with Evergreen Avenue. Make a left onto Evergreen Avenue. Drive down Evergreen Avenue. Senator Michael J. Tully Park will be on the right, just opposite New Hyde Park Memorial High School.

Information: For additional information, call the Harbor Links Hotline at 767-4800 or visit the Town of North Hempstead website at www.northhempstead.com.