The first was Mohansic Golf Course in Yorktown, which opened in 1925 on land deeded to the county by New York State. Type Private. I was to be an active participant in negating myself. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. But your dad would have been funnier. Maple Moor in White Plains was acquired in 1925. Members at the time included steel mogul and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and architect and bon vivant Stanford White. My grandparents in St. Louis had to belong to a Jewish country club; they were not welcome at a Christian country club. Thats because I recognized that horrible feeling when your very being is challenged, at the level of your DNA. Thank you Jessica for writing this poignant reflection. When I finally biked miles to his house one morning, he couldnt hang out because his dad told him he didnt want that Jewish rich kid being seen with his son. (LogOut/ Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Health Clubs Sports Complexes 5. And I agree, we do learn a lot from pain and adversity and this is one of those lessons that stuck. Jack Nicklaus redesigned the course in 1983. By 1892, the jolly crew had moved four blocks north on Palisades Avenue to an orchard where they laid out a new course with an apple tree next to the first tee. Id already dealt with a few of my husbands less enlightened acquaintances, and had no problem saying anything. With critically acclaimed titles in history, science, higher education, consumer health, humanities, classics, and public health, the Books Division publishes 150 new books each year and maintains a backlist in excess of 3,000 titles. Tillinghast. I agree with what others have said about how hard as a young teen it would have been to know what to say or how to respond in the moment, and even as adults there are times we dont know how to handle those situations. 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. Let the picturesque views of the golf course serve as the backdrop and our newly remodeled clubhouse provide a welcoming environment for you and your guests. It was here that the first national amateur championship was played, not to mention the first national Open tournament that included professionals. Its learned, children (and adults) do not naturally come up with that themselves. 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. The original course had 27 holes, but the club lost nine of them when I-684 was built. Donald Ross designed the 18-hole course that saw Long Jim Barnes win the first PGA Championship in a final match over Jock Hutchinson in 1916. I reconnected with extended family, attending and planning huge family seders. He was there. 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. Your friend, well, she will have her own memory from that day seeing Superman but she will never possess the feeling, that you so beautifully own, of what being Jewish means to you. From Business: Founded in 1908, Pelham Country Club is a family-oriented facility in New York. Brother Mike came to Knollwood as head pro in 1943 after playing on tour for 18 years. Webly country club to acknowledge in its name any obvious Jewish con nectiontwo clubs in the Baltimore vicinity, and facilities in Miami Beach; Montgomery, Alabama; New Orleans; San Antonio; and Louisville. Even in its infancy, golf in Westchester was far from a mens-only pastime. ACDelco provides high-quality car parts for all major vehicle systems, as well. Irony indeed. For our family? My mother used to sunbathe topless on the back patio of our ten-acre home way out on a country road. Aberdeen Country Club Tennis SP Tennis That sh*t wouldnt fly today, so dont judge yourself too harshly. Im glad we are friends from across the sea and I hope to meet you one day. They must have members from other denominations/ethnic groups, right? 7 Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale 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. Known as one of the most difficult courses in the county, Trump National is also one of the most picturesque. Im a person who likes to understand. Also in the archives are the minutes of the third meeting, held on March 30, 1889, which report that Mrs. John Reid and John Upham defeated the twosome of Carrie Law and John Reid in a match earlier that day. From my limited understanding, Sunningdale in N.Y. is worthy of study on many levels. And, yet, you didnt say anything likely because you wanted to be a proper host as she was in your home. I think the way we treat others is very telling of our role models and parental figures in our formative years. Not far from Century in Purchase is Old Oaks Country Club, which began in 1925 as the Progress Country Club and went through several iterations until merging with the Oak Ridge Club in 1936. In the early 1980's, the first irrigation system was installed on the golf course. I really enjoyed your piece. I cannot, for the life of me, remember if I got to recite it in Hebrew or if I even decided not to recite it at all. What a powerful and meaningful story. The division also manages membership services for more than 50 scholarly and professional associations and societies. 234 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills I think sometimes we are so shocked (especially at a young age), that we dont even know how to react and have to process. The modern terms microaggression and macroaggression are completely inadequate when framed against the backdrop of the worlds most horrific offense. 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. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? It has touched me deeply. Later, I drafted an email chiding our guest, but never sent it, figuring that the lesson was mine to learn. Sometimes in relation to not speaking up for myself and sometimes for not speaking up for others. It has moved me to tell my own frustrating tale. Both of my children readily identify as Jewish, even my (technically) non-Jewish stepson came home from school one day proudly proclaiming that he and Hannah were the only Jews in his class. The club closed during the Great Depression, but was acquired by a group of African-Americans and reopened as the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club in 1937. A bargain for the price of membership. 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. They played an exhibition over three improvised holes with John Upham, and golf in Westchester sprouted from there. You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. Our Jewishness, my Jewishness, was not a fancy fur coat pulled out of the closet to wear on the high holy days. They had not only an opulent clubhouse, but also a yacht basin with a private dock and their own railroad depot, not to mention a golf course built by 20 men and 50 teams of horses. Peter Alliss was the pro there for quite a few years. 914.698.8400 It is obvious now. So does the memory of Carnoustie's foreboding. I also have experienced burning moments of silence that have stayed with me. Julien J. Soubiran, former president, referred the matter to the club office. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. Built by a whos-who of businessmen headed by William Rockefeller, Sleepy Hollow has some of the most spectacular Hudson River views in the county along with a 140-room mansion, once the home of members of the Vanderbilt family. I felt frozen in time with you as you experienced the ignorance and prejudice not fit for an adult, at such a tender age. Books I think their staying power helps us become who we are. 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. But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains Welcome to Brae Burn Country Club. I am a Jew and no one will ever force me to hide my identity. How can we make things better? But I remained silent. My heart goes out to the younger you and what you endured. I didnt like it at all, but I did learn some things. Westchester Hills also features practice facilities including a driving range and two large greens to fine-tune your short game. That turned out to be Willie Dunn, the pro at Shinnecock Hills, who also designed the original Ardsley Casino course (now Ardsley Country Club) and became its first club pro when it opened in 1896. In 1924, Westchester Hills had a minor clubhouse fire. . Architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.s last design, Anglebrook features inviting fairways and huge greens but demands strategic play and deft putting to score. I felt something twist in my gut. Indeed, 39 posted responses, so far, is much higher than on other posts Ive read. HFS provides print and digital distribution for a distinguished list of university presses and nonprofit institutions. The Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour) made Sleepy Hollow a regular stop from 1986 to 1993. He won 39 times on tour. 940 Winnewood Road, Pelham Manor I also love to write poetry. 18 High Ridge Road, Pound Ridge Apawamis was also the original home of the PGA Tours Westchester Classic, which began as a one-day pro-am to benefit United Hospital in Port Chester in 1952. It brought back many memories, when just for a moment you feel less than. Thank you for sharing. Our Governor's Day event is something we look forward to each year to relive the long history of Westchester Hills Golf Club! WebWestchester Country Club. Moments before meeting Christopher Reeves and a bomb is dropped. The event included lunch, a golf tournament, and a black tie dinner. In 1961, the first annual Governor's Day was held at Westchester Hills to honor past and present board members. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feelings. 914.271.7600 Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. It opened a door for youto all the past struggles of your people. The commandment. "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing your whole life." Thank you Jessica for this beautiful and poignant piece on what it feels like to be a Jew a lot of the time. At the Country Club with Superman. The club also earned a distinctive place in Westchester golf history in 1901 when Benjamin Adams was arrested for playing golf on the course on a Sunday. YP, the YP logo and all other YP marks contained herein are trademarks of YP LLC and/or YP affiliated companies. Paul Runyon, aka Little Poison, won two PGA Championships while serving as head pro from 1931 to 1943. 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. Other clubs which reported, usually reluctantly, that they had neither Jewish nor Negro members, included the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N. Y. ; The Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, N. Y. and The Meadowbrook Club in Jericho, L. I. Martin Barry, general manager of the Westchester County Club in Rye, N. Y. , said there were Jewish but no Negro members. Private. The Roaring Twenties saw a burst of golf-course creation in Westchester that further cemented the countys place in the annals of the game. Probably not. On the one hand Jewish religious practice is weaker in northern Westchester than in areas closer to New York Salems10thhole (above) and6thhole (below). Greenwich Country Club states they are your home away from home and that's exactly the vibe you get. Address 339 Pine Road, Briarclliff Manor, NY 10510. Im so shocked this type of thing happened to you as well although I suppose I shouldnt be. And, in fact, the individual that prompted me to write this essay told me years later that she didnt understand what was wrong with the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia where Heather Heyer was murdered by neo-Nazis shouting Jews will not replace us. She proudly told me over the phone that she herself might have been at that rally and when I tried to explain to her, incredibly still giving her the benefit of the doubt, how wrong and evil those neo-Nazis were, she seemed to get it but as her subsequent social media posts demonstrate she hasnt learned a thing and has clutched tightly to her prejudices. This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Well because were surrounded by it and we dont necessarily want to live in Israel plenty of anti semitism in that part of the world as well. 914.734.1500 This is a must read. Sorry it took pain to birth this in you but that is how becoming one is birthed. No upcoming events. There is the Standard Club in Alpharetta, Georgia as well. Never one to let such slips go unchallenged, I missed such a cue about six years ago when my wife and I invited a seemingly charming woman we met in her used bookstore to visit us in our home. Private. I have a good memory, but I seem to have blocked this out. Very beautiful story that encapsulates the age old conundrum regarding how much anti semitism and discrimination Jews in the diaspora are willing to put up with. 914.995.9200 Very nice use of a memory to make a broader statement. Thinking about it now, I wonder why she chose me and not any of her other friends. Daughter of an immigrant Jewish mother from the foothills of the Himalayas and a South Bronx born Puerto Rican Jewish father, Jessica Ursell is a veteran officer of the United States Air Force, poet, attorney, and progressive political activist. I realize now that she was a bit of a hanger-on and someone who struck me as wanting to impress. My brother-in-laws widowed grandmother changed their surname from Israel to a WASP surname so that they would be able to move to a gated community in the East. The Westwood CC near Buffalo is also a historically-Jewish club! The Westchester Country Club (or Westchester Biltmore Country Club) was founded in 1922 by John McEntee Bowman, who hired Walter Travis to design two golf courses in the Town of Harrison, New York, as a luxury resort hotel . The West Course was designed for championship play and has hosted PGA tournaments Generally, only a few negative votesin some clubs, only oneneed be cast to blackball an applicant. Your family legacy, replete with tragedy, loss, resilience, heroism and amazing achievement against all odds, more specifically pegs you not only as a Jew, but a Jew with a particular yerushe. that is the norm. My children and family experienced antisemitism in school and in our town only 10 years ago. Sleepy Hollow Country Club was founded in 1911 by some of the nations most prominent business leaders at the pinnacle of Americas Gilded Age. And that is where my anger comes in. Age, hopefully, does bring wisdom and I will never be a bystander in the erasure of my essence as a proud Jewish woman. Sam Snead took the $5,000 first prize, beating out soon-to-be greats ByronNelson and Ben Hogan, among others. 914.245.5588 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. American Jewish History I look forward to reading more of Jessicas work. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. 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It resonated with me so much as did the idea of your writing a letter after the fact and then not sending it because you felt the lesson was yours to learn. Tikkun olam. At home we werent religious. Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. 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. Bright and sunny. Located in the heart of New York States prestigious Westchester County, Brae Burn has been a cherished part I assume you were around middle-school age; its hard enough to come up with an immediate, clever and pointed response to similar comments as an adult. The Club began as a recreation facility associated with a nearby resort hotel called the Gedney Farm Hotel. I also really love what you wrote about her casual thoughtless bigotry being a gift of a life lesson and a perfect memory full of literary device. I think thats a really good reframing of how to think about this incident. And more relevant. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity to where you are searching, expertise in the specific services or products you need, and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business's suitability for you. I am invited when I visit Greenwich. 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. 914.738.2730 When she says never again, you say it with her because her story is our story. Their sons, born in the 1920s, went to a post private school, but for school dance or whatever, they could only date Jewish girls. I suppose questioning can often be a good reflex. Filmmaker D. W. Griffith was a founding member, and Babe Ruth joined soon after. Many that self-servingly believe they have no discriminatory inclinations are so insensitive they dont even notice the slights that they inadvertently hurl at friends and acquaintances. WebGuest Information. Nearly every hole plays up, down, or over a hill to make it one of the most interesting courses in the county. Stunned into silence, I failed to respond. That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. Tillinghast course has some of the most pronounced elevation changes in Westchester golf. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. Knollwood was a nationally known tournament site in the early days of the game. Sorry for this experience but it sounds as though, even at such a young age, the impact and repercussions of this one moment helped you coalesce a perspective that was helpful in forming who youd eventually become. Quaker Ridge is the home of the Hochster Memorial Tournament, one of the most prestigious amateur invitational tournaments in the metropolitan area, held to honor William Rice Hochster, the clubs first president who lived near the first hole and was known to offer corrective lessons in golf etiquette when he observed infractions. The only lesson that I can take from this event that still burns on the walls of my consciousness all these years later, the only lesson that I can draw strength from today, is that one must never be a bystander, nor must one ever participate in self erasure. The organization was founded in 1916a time when professional golfers lacked the social status of the amateur players of the day. I do think that (especially girls, shy girls) react by not reacting. The PGA held its first championship at Siwanoy Country Club, which was founded in 1900 by a group of Mount Vernon golfers who played on a nine-hole course in Tuckahoe they reached by trolley. This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Golf Roars in the Twenties John Reid was elected the clubs first president. 914.231.3490 Bringing readers all the richness and complexity of Jewish life in America through carefully researched, thoroughly accessible articles, American Jewish History (AJH) is the most widely recognized journal in its field. The founding members included John Jacob Astor (who died a year later on the Titanic), William Rockefeller (brother of John D. Rockefeller), and Frank Vanderlip (president of the City Bank of New York, the forerunner of todays Citigroup). In fact, cant most Jews relate in some way to the experience Jess so artfully describes? Perhaps a simple, What exactly do you mean by that? might have been enough to throw this girl, who was, I am certain, not as knowledgeable or thoughtful as her guest, off her high horse, and maybe even make her (if not on the spot, possibly later) consider the reductive and prejudiced nature of her comment. Together, they formed the United States Golf Association and named Tallmadge its first secretary. 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. We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. Also designed by Tom Winton, Sprain Lake is unique for its rolling and narrow layout with an abundance of water hazards. The Best 10 Country Clubs near me in Westchester County, New York. Our ancestry & family guide us into who we become in time as we grow. 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