18 Makeshift Fairways Take Over Hidden Village Alleys

Sea Cliff, NY · October 10, 2026

Saturday mornings around here reward anyone who takes the long way down to the shoreline. Grab an extra layer before heading out—overcast skies won't stop the morning buzz from filling the sidewalks.

The Lead

Sea Cliff’s quietest alleys and pocket parks transformed into an 18-hole fairway this weekend as the Good of the Village Association brought back its biannual Golfing Through Sea Cliff tournament. Roughly 100 residents across 18 foursomes navigated the makeshift par-three layout, which has wound past historic homes, tucked-away green spaces, and neighborhood overlooks for nearly two decades.

The tradition began eighteen years ago when local college freshman Michael Lennon started an informal game using telephone poles and street corners as targets. Today, under the guidance of event chair Gwynne Lennon, the community scramble raises crucial funds for civic beautification while giving neighbors an up-close walk through terrain visitors rarely stumble upon. Organizers are now tallying final scores and proceeds, putting the clubs away until the biannual maps roll out again in two years.

Local Pulse

Village Challenges Harbor Power Cable Impact City Hall Sea Cliff filed state reports warning underwater utility work could harm hundreds of thousands of harbor shellfish.
Weekend Procession Prompts Neighboring Road Closures Roads Police will divert traffic along Glen Cove's Pearsall Avenue today during church festivities, so drivers should plan detours.

Today's Outlook

High 70°F · Low 49°F — Overcast
- Mild afternoon air keeps walks pleasant, but pack a jacket for when temperatures dip.

What's On Around Town

Today

Deep Roots Farmers Market Village Square (100 Village Sq), Glen Cove, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free Fresh regional produce, baked treats, and specialty provisions downtown.
Humanity, Kindness, and Love Walk Village Square, Glen Cove, 1:00–2:00 PM · Free A community stroll promoting neighborhood compassion and shared civic connection.
North Shore Historical Museum Annual Gala Webb Institute (298 Crescent Beach Rd), Glen Cove, 6:00–10:00 PM · $150–175 Historic Braes Mansion hosts dinner festivities celebrating America's 250th milestone.

Tomorrow

Mill Neck Manor Apple Festival Mill Neck Manor (40 Frost Mill Rd), Mill Neck, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Chloe Halpin Live Garvies Point Brewery (1 Garvies Point Rd), Glen Cove, 1:00 PM
Long Island Fall Festival Heckscher Park (2 Prime Ave), Huntington, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM · Free

Monday

Long Island Fall Festival Heckscher Park (2 Prime Ave), Huntington, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · Free
Cozy Fall Cooking Workshop What's Cooking (30 Audrey Ave), Oyster Bay, Noon–2:00 PM · $65

Spotlight & Story

Glen Head Hardware
- Operating at 21 Glen Head Road since 1935, this family-run mainstay outlasted big-box competitors through old-school problem solving. Current owner Rocco Romito still keeps the shop stocked for quirky Victorian repairs, complete with on-site window screen rebuilding and custom hand knife-sharpening.

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