Monmouth parks now offer winter golf rates

The Monmouth County Park System is offering a special rate of $12 for the 2008-09- winter golf season at Bel Aire Golf Course in Wall and Shark River Golf Course in Neptune.

This special ends March 14. The $12 rate is available to both county residents and nonresidents.

Shark River will offer temporary tees and greens on its 18-hole golf course. The regular season tees and greens will be available at Bel Aire. Weather permitting, both courses will be open 7 days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 732-842-4000 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.