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Bots Disrupt Bethpage Tee Time Reservations, Report Reveals

10/25/2025

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The New York State Inspector General's report says automated bots are securing tee times at Bethpage State Park, harming the reservation system.
The report notes little evidence of tee-time resales despite bot activity.
The state parks office has implemented a $5 booking fee and two-factor authentication.
The report recommends limiting cancellations and flagging suspicious accounts.
The parks office maintains there is no widespread misuse of the reservation system.

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The New York State Inspector General's report says automated bots are securing tee times at Bethpage State Park, harming the reservation system.
The report notes little evidence of tee-time resales despite bot activity.
The state parks office has implemented a $5 booking fee and two-factor authentication.
The report recommends limiting cancellations and flagging suspicious accounts.
The parks office maintains there is no widespread misuse of the reservation system.