I guess the FedEx guy knew about that. 914.864.3000 They were tight knit and although my teachers wanted one of my classmates to be friends with me because we are intellectual peers, her parents soon forbade her from coming to my house. Westchester is where the greatest golfers of every age, from Harry Vardon and Gene Sarazen to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, teed it up in the most important tournaments of their day. Thank you Jessica for writing this poignant reflection. The club stumbled financially, however, and the county bought it in 1955, made substantial improvements, and opened it to the public in 1957. Public. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelsons heart. Sam Snead took the $5,000 first prize, beating out soon-to-be greats ByronNelson and Ben Hogan, among others. Westchester Golf & County Club Maintenance Private Clubs Golf Courses (561) 734-3204 12440 S Jog Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33437 9. Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. Willow Ridge recently completed major course and clubhouse renovations to enhance its already-stellar reputation. It was taboo for the Christian girls to date a Jewish boy. It was here that the first national amateur championship was played, not to mention the first national Open tournament that included professionals. Set alongside a nature reserve, Hollow Brook challenges golfers with length, elevation changes, and multiple large water hazards. What about the other point of view? Well told. Change). Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck Second, Jewish country clubs were, on average, more luxurious and expensive than gentile clubs. I like that you ended with Never Again because I believe everyone should be reminding themselves of that sentiment everyday. You might be being a bit hard on your younger self. All rights reserved. They have a nice pool with a divingmore, First of all, Siwanoy is not a restaurant, it's a country club. Private. It is blocked out with emotions. Let's just put it this way: take a look at the photos and keep inmore, Tamarack is a exceptional country club in Greenwich, CT. MGA Historian Dr. William Quirin wrote, Westchester golfers have been blessed by the convergence of hilly, forested terrain and the genius of visionary golf course architects who created a roster of courses unequaled in the United States. We couldnt agree more. Call to undefined function theme_linktree(), Re: The golf courses of the "historically Jewish clubs", Quote from: Mike Golden on September 04, 2008, 12:12:52 PM, Quote from: Matt_Cohn on September 04, 2008, 03:32:30 AM, Quote from: Jed Peters on September 04, 2008, 01:19:14 PM, Quote from: Brian Cenci on September 04, 2008, 08:25:14 AM, http://briarwoodcountryclub.com/fw/main/Club_History-5.html, Quote from: Jed Peters on September 04, 2008, 02:29:05 PM, Quote from: SL_Solow on September 04, 2008, 05:08:11 PM, Quote from: Steve_ Shaffer on September 05, 2008, 08:05:14 AM, Quote from: Mike Golden on September 04, 2008, 07:46:39 PM. This continued even after I revealed that I was Jewish. It not only has an interesting version of the Biarritz but also holes such as a Capestein, Alpsberg, Redanowitz and the Schmear. Nearly every hole plays up, down, or over a hill to make it one of the most interesting courses in the county. Each week one boy was chosen to recite Kaddish in Hebrew and one girl would recited in English. Dazzled at the opportunity, and thinking only of Superman with his wavy black hair and chiseled cheekbones, I was thrilled to be her guest. I dont think he truly understood it either. In our home lived the very essence of Tikkun Olam. This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Probably, your guilt blocked it out. Very well written and something many of us can relate to, even if not to the particular form of bigotry (anti Semitism). A great read! I understand your continued anger at remaining silent I wonder if its possible that your silence served a greater purpose sort of like queen Esthers silence and hiding of her religion something to consider. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Ive never been more Jewish! This is a painful memory, but I think you should forgive yourself for not speaking up and asking what your friend meant by telling you not to act too Jewish. You were young. I often read your posts and find comfort that even though antisemitism is very prevalent today, the adults in the room are trying to stop the hateful rhetoric and educate those who have tainted and dangerous views. Golf Roars in the Twenties Id already dealt with a few of my husbands less enlightened acquaintances, and had no problem saying anything. Jess- I think embarking on your military career was a life of service and seeking justice. The second PGA Championship in Westchester was held at Pelham Country Club in 1923. You nailed it when you wrote that its hard enough for an adult to come up with a quick come back let alone a teenager. I felt how good itmore, Last week I was on the grounds of this country club on a beautiful fall day.more. J. C. Snead, nephew of Sam Snead and eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, was an assistant teaching pro at Century from 1964 to 1967. All rights reserved. I guess its time for me to weigh in with respect to the Chicago area. Im a person who likes to understand. Our experiences as children shape our values as adults. A persistent legend has it that the tunnel under the Metro-North tracks near the club entrance was built to accommodate the Babes dash to Yankee Stadium on game days. It even had me guessing at the classmate who so wounded you. It IS tough to respond in the moment and, as I have written, my silence has burned within me for decades since then. Here are some more photos. @Regina Your comment juxtaposing childhood innocence when it is met by ignorant comments really hits home. She was clearly unable to appreciate Siegal and Shusters story of Kal-El (Supermans original name, translated from Hebrew as The Voice of God) the outsider, who, despite all his powers on earth, grew up knowing he was different than everyone around him. 18-hole Golf course; Tennis Courts (clay courts in the winter bubble) Paddle Tennis Courts; Squash Courts; Pool; Dining (2 restaurants) Bowling Alley; Trap Shooting; Gym; Youth summer camps/programs for children ages 5-13 years old; Does Greenwich Country Club offer trial memberships? Willow Ridge underwent even more transformations. because while I was surrounded by plenty of Jewish people during childhood, it was not until years later that I realized being Jewish is such an intrinsic part of my identity. It was built in 1917 by disgruntled members of Apawamis, but closed during the Great Depression. I went to public school in 9th grademy first encounter with non-jewish kids. @tinaoliver I want to thank you for your tender and insightful comment on my essay. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all more thoughtful about how we can handle those experiences differently in the moment. There was a thread some years ago about Jewish clubs and we discovered quite a few in the UK. Public. Julien J. Soubiran, former president, referred the matter to the club office. I was taken aback. How much Jew is too much? Tillinghast design hosts the Mittelmark Invitational, a top tournament for select young golfers. If you love golf, Westchester Country Club provides the facilities and caring employees that compare favorably to any club in the world. Westchester Country Club continues to be among the few clubs to preserve a distinctive tennis tradition, protecting and maintaining five beautifully manicured grass courts. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. Your frame of reference doesnt contain the oh, this is what I should say or do The anger is still there, years later. 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights And by the way, I had never thought of myself as A Jewish rich kid until that moment. Thanks for sharing this memory. Your essay is truthful and accurate about what you faced and what most Jews have faced in one way or other. When Mount Kisco Golf Club closed during World War II, many of the members joined Lawrence Farms Country Club, and the club became todays Mount Kisco Country Club. Our kids are always watching and as parents we are modeling behaviors that our children will emulate. And what did she mean anyway? A pattern of exclusion by most private sports clubs in the New York metropolitan area of Jewish and Negro members, on the basis of unwritten rather than written regulations, emerged today from a spot survey by the New York Times of club membership policies. Project MUSE is a leading provider of digital humanities and social sciences content, providing access to journal and book content from nearly 300 publishers. many thoughts and memories from youth to adulthood. Public. (LogOut/ The simulator also features a multi-sport function offering a variety of sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey and more to indulge interest for all. The first Westchester club to stage a fully recognized national championship was Ardsley Country Club, which hosted the third US Womens Amateur in 1898. Rockrimmon by RTJ in Stamford, CT on the Pound Ridge, NY border and Preakness Hills in NJ are historically Jewish but I believe they have opened up over the years like many of those mentioned before. It would have been funny if you strode up to Christopher Reeve and asked Do you think its appropriate for a non Jewish actor to play a Jewish character?, Only one note: If Duke Schirmer had read the first three paragraphs he would have suggested show dont tell. Using dialog maybe? You were a guest. Rye, NY 10580. Rees' vision was to liven our classic & historic golf course while upgrading playability & the overall golf experience. Prior to this, the course had no rough, and balls would roll a long way after landing. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. Bill Shakespeare had it right. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? Designed by county golf architect Tom Winton and opened in 1931, this course offers a rolling, wooded landscape along with a practice green, driving range, and pro shop. Its important that her voice is out there ! Our club was incorporated on November 1, 1913, under the name Gedney Farm Country Club. - Mickey Mantle. My research has revealed only these courses are nationally rated: "Some of us worship in churches, some in synagogues, some on golf courses " Adlai Stevenson. Stunned into silence, I failed to respond. Frequent topics included: books (Art Spiegelmans Maus); philosophy (Bertrand Russell, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli); art (Picassos Guernica); and politics lots of politics; music, too. The Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour) made Sleepy Hollow a regular stop from 1986 to 1993. This incident took place when I was a bit older than middle school. Thanks. Their membership is by invitation only. (I kept wondering who the friend was.) At the same time we cannot kid ourselves that the heroes in our families we admire so much, like you, had their own moments of indecision and missteps. It's great for special occasions or after a day playing golf. You were eager for an experience that you would treasure. The Great Depression and World War II took a toll on the growth of golf everywhere, but the game in Westchester fully recovered. Not enough money then and, even if there were, membership in a country club just didnt fit our European Jewish socialist Bundist ethos. Maybe so but I have to think that people so casually ignorant like the woman in your example and the one in mine will never be attuned enough to recognize their ignorance tossed out in a familiar comfortable way as if the remarks were not laden with cruelty couched in a casual offhanded barb. My kids were horrified, and it was a complete shock to me that we were living amongst people who had that impressed upon them, although given the current situation in the US it probably shouldnt have been. Relatively new owners have transformed this course into one of the most challenging in the county. Engineers is 79 in Best Classic. The impact is obvious here where the memory has stayed with the author for decades, and the experience is still as vivid now as it was then. So I never said anything. I confessed to my wife that had she been attacking people of color or any other group, I would have been vehement in my defense. And Im certain I speak for numerous others. You learned . Dick Wilson did part of it and I believe it was Joe Finger who did the other, but I'm working from a weak memory. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. However, one of my favorite courses in the entire state regardless of affiliation is Banyan Golf Club. Your friend was Irish Catholic? Had she heard or been taught that Jews killed Christ? Founded in 1892 as Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, AJH is the official publication of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS), the oldest national ethnic historical organization in the United States. Jack Nicklaus redesigned the course in 1983. . The club hosted the first Met Open to be held in Westchester in 1909, an event considered a major tournament at the time. I passed your essay on to my kids maybe it will give them a little heads-up or courage or conviction to take positive action and stay true to themselves always. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. My grandparents in St. Louis had to belong to a Jewish country club; they were not welcome at a Christian country club. I was too young and ignorant to be mad, or sad, or hurt. Ah it was a different time. A club similar to Banyan in SE FL is The Falls Club that also has a Joe Lee course. Gene Borek, a Yonkers native who served as Metropolis head pro for 25 years before retiring in 2005, played in 11 PGA Championships and 10 US Opens, and was one of the most respected professionals in the game. The Briar Hall Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, once a predominantly Jewish club, is now open to anyone who can pay, according to Bernard Rabin, co-owner Copyright 2023 by Westchester Hills Golf Club. Mount Vernon Barbell Health Clubs 3. A bargain for the price of membership. In a raucous trial, the prosecution lost the case on a narrow interpretation of the statute that forbade disturbance of the peace of the day, thus establishing every Yonkers golfers legal right to pursue par whenever he or she chooses. Third came Sprain Lake in Yonkers, which was opened in 1929. You pose interesting questions in your writing. The sheer fact that this experience lives so vivid today in the authors memory, gives me an unwavering assurance of the change shes making to improve our world today! Members at the time included steel mogul and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and architect and bon vivant Stanford White. I agree with Saras comment above, in middle school it is tough to respond to a situation like that, even as an adult it could be. That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. Was the outcome fair? Some had a few Jewish members. I absolutely love the point you make about Siegel and Shusters uniquely Jewish creation of Superman. 914.328.5047 914.231.3461 I hope our childrens generation have not had similar ones. You cant form the thoughts. Wykagyl was founded in 1898 as the Pelham Country Club, but moved to New Rochelle in 1904 and changed its name accordingly the following year. Terry Lavin, in the North Subs of Chi-town you forgot about Northmoor - surrised no Rossies caught that! With golf events, private and group instruction, and a challenging course marked by a two-tiered pond and waterfall, Hampshire Country Club has something for every golfer. I think this writer should recognize and value all she has held with her, what she passes on, rather than focusing on what she didnt say during adolescence. The members werent happy with the way their course compared to nearby Winged Foot, however, so they retained A. W. Tillinghast to create a new layout. The PGA of America, with 27,000 members today, has strong ties to several early clubs in Westchester. What are people saying about country clubs in Westchester County, NY? "One of the oldest golf courses in the country. Tillinghast and several legendary designers' marks on the course remain intact. Sleepy Hollow Country Club was founded in 1911 by some of the nations most prominent business leaders at the pinnacle of Americas Gilded Age. Most evenings at our dinner table, my brother, my parents, and I (and on weekends my grandparents) discussed ideas. The club offers catering services for weddings, golf outings, bat mitzvah and, From Business: Alpine Country Club, located in Demarest, N.J., offers a variety of recreational facilities and services throughout the state. Me: Yes, dad, a country club. This classic A.W. Hall of Fame record aside, golfers around the world owe Gene Sarazen a big debt of gratitude for his invention in 1932 of the modern sand wedge. 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