Golfers will save 50 percent off regular golf fees at five Westchester County-owned  public golf courses on opening day only, Wednesday, March 14, to mark the 50-year anniversary of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation.

The five courses are Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; Maple Moor in White Plains; Saxon Woods in Scarsdale; and Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, both in Yonkers. Hudson Hills is not included in the offer.

The courses will open weather and conditions permitting. There is no rain date for the offer. Only walk up reservations will be accepted on March 14 with first come, first served; no advance reservations; Twilight, super twilight and back nine rates not included.

The five participating courses are Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; Maple Moor in White Plains; Saxon Woods in Scarsdale; and Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, both in Yonkers. Hudson Hills is not included in the offer.

Tee Time Reservation System and Online Reservations
The tee time reservation system will be available beginning Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. by calling (914) 995-GOLF (4653) or online at www.westchestergov.com/golf. The first day of available reservations will be March 15.

This year's greens fees include a $2 increase necessary to provide the same quality services and conditions county courses offer. Greens fees for 18 holes with a Westchester County Park Pass are: weekends and holidays, $35; weekdays, $31; seniors and juniors (weekdays only) $24. Greens fees without a park pass are: weekends and holidays, $45; weekdays, $41. Twilight, super twilight and nine-hole discounts are available. Golf cart fees are separate. Fee structure for Hudson Hills is available online at www.hudsonhillsgolf.com.

E-Z Reserve Update
Any remaining available E-Z Reserve spots for 2012 will be sold at the courses. E-Z Reserve enables golfers with a Westchester County Park Pass to block out a regular Saturday or Sunday tee time for a period of 25 weeks.

Two New Restaurants Tee Off at Mohansic and Dunwoodie
Mohansic Golf Course in Yorktown Heights will be the place for fresh, healthy food when the Mohansic Grill and Lounge opens its doors on the first day of the season on March 14, weather and conditions permitting.

Lary and Anne Savino, the owners of the new eatery, are no strangers to regular golfers at the course. Lary has been a member of the Mohansic Golf League for more than 15 years. He has been in the restaurant business for over a decade.

The first day of the season will also feature the premiere of Fairways at Dunwoodie, featuring great food and beverages for the hungry golfer. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Parks, the restaurant will offer a free buffet to golfers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Before and after your game make sure to check out the fine restaurants at all the golf courses.