Mangano Announces Complementary Playing Time At Eisenhower Park Driving Range On May 7

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County is teaming up with the Salisbury Golf & Learning Center and the Metropolitan PGA to sponsor four hours of free playing time at the Eisenhower Park driving range on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition, the day’s activities will include free golf lessons and golf club fittings; a display of demonstration clubs from major golf manufacturers; and playing tips from PGA pros affiliated with local private clubs and the staff from the Salisbury Golf & Learning Center.

“This is a great event for golfers as they prepare for the 2011 playing season,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “We’re providing free playing time on one of the finest driving ranges in this area, along with the opportunity to get some pointers from the pros. The event will follow on the heels of the Long Island Marathon and marks the start of an event-filled spring and summer in our parks.”

The Eisenhower Park driving range, open daily, includes 60 bays with a range of more than 400 yards to the far fence. The Salisbury Golf & Learning Center is located at the range and is open daily beginning in May. The Center provides individual, group and private lessons, as well as a 1,500-square-foot fully stocked golf shop with PGA-trained custom club fitters. For more information, call (516) 222-2620 or visit www.eproshop.org.

In addition to the driving range, the Eisenhower Park golf facility has three 18-hole courses, including the championship Red course. For Eisenhower golf information, call (516) 572-0327/28.

Centrally located in East Meadow off Merrick Avenue, 930-acre Eisenhower Park is the flagship of the Nassau County Parks system, providing the full range of recreational activities. For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks, or call 516-572-0200.