It was there that the first National Amateur Golf Championship was held in October 1894, when L. B. Stoddard of Saint Andrews defeated Charles B. Macdonald of Chicagoone of the best golfers of the time and later known as the father of golf-course architecture (he designed Sleepy Hollow Country Clubs courses, among many other great tracks). The club hosted the first Met Open to be held in Westchester in 1909, an event considered a major tournament at the time. The course also moved inland from the river and was revised by Donald Ross, Alister MacKenzie, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. 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. It was completed in 1893 at a cost of $850,000a huge sum for the timeand retains today the original character and features of the design by architect Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Your frame of reference doesnt contain the oh, this is what I should say or do The anger is still there, years later. Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. It should be noted that Hollywood and Engineers were not originally Most evenings at our dinner table, my brother, my parents, and I (and on weekends my grandparents) discussed ideas. And she asked me if I wanted to join her so that we could see Superman in person. Hope, where it remains today. You might be being a bit hard on your younger self. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The course changed from a wide open "bomb it anywhere" course to more of a position course. 914.834.0992 914.941.8070 I will go back and sign in to comment there as well. I need to clarify that this incident took place after middle school. At any rate, it is an inspiring, thoughtful and thought-provoking piece of writing. Copyright 2022 Westchester Jewish Council. Known as one of the most difficult courses in the county, Trump National is also one of the most picturesque. My heart goes out to the younger you and what you endured. The survey found that, like the West Side Tennis Club which barred Nobel Prize winner Ralph J. Bunche and his son because they are Negroes, there were no clubs with specific religious or racial bans in their constitutions or by-laws. 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. Love you and thanks for sharing. Not enough money then and, even if there were, membership in a country club just didnt fit our European Jewish socialist Bundist ethos. What was right? I guess its time for me to weigh in with respect to the Chicago area. Im ashamed of myself and my inaction. The Best 10 Country Clubs near me in Westchester County, New York. Private, Photos courtesy of Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Our childhood innocence is often unprepared for such ignorance. But Im precise and I value clarity. In retrospect I think it boiled down to not wanting to throw a guest out of our home; something to do with the rules of hospitality though good manners is a two-way street. Jay Gould, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J. Pierpont Morgan, William Rockefeller, and other notables of the Gilded Age established the club in 1895 on the banks of the Hudson River as the Ardsley Casino. The division also manages membership services for more than 50 scholarly and professional associations and societies. 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains Sorry it took pain to birth this in you but that is how becoming one is birthed. WebJudaism in northern Westchester presents an uneven pattern. Host of five U.S. Public. Water hazards and bunkers come into play on nearly every hole. 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. For a long time I didnt fully understand what had happened, and out of shame I kept it to myself. Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. Silence. Regarded as one of the countys more challenging courses, Mohansic is a test to even the most experienced golfers. To paraphrase the brilliant Elie Wiesel, Jews are the only people of antiquity to have survived antiquity as a people. Salems10thhole (above) and6thhole (below). it would have been a fraction of the embarrassment and betrayal you felt! Your anger is palpable and understandable. Isnt it our shared story of encountering antisemitism directly or indirectly, of finding our voices in adulthood and being more well equipped to confront bigotry and hatred? In 2012 Troon Golf Management was hired and our membership took on a large project to renovate the clubhouse, halfway house, outside patio and pool locker rooms. 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). Quaker Ridge hosted the Walker Cup and Century and Old Oaks are regular sites for US Open qualifying. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Today, stories like Jesss help me to speak out against bigotry and antisemitism and for that I am grateful. Willie won the US Amateur twice, the British Amateur once, was captain of the US Walker Cup team, and president of the Metropolitan Golf Association. Member Lawrence Van Etten, a prominent civil engineer who designed many residential communities in New Rochelle and later the original course at Wykagyl, laid out the first 18 holes at Knollwood, a par-69 test at 5,305 yards. And as you can read in the essay, the fact that I was silent has been a smoldering fire within me for decades so Im very glad I was able to release this piece out into the world. WebExperience the Metropolis Lifestyle An Endless Array of Family Activities Link Club History Link Contact Us Link Golf Course Link Guest Info Metropolis Country club 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, NY 10607 (914) 949-4840 Contact Us Employment 2023 Metropolis Country Club. A. Tuesday through Sunday, Mornings and Afternoons the following attire is permitted in the dining and bar areas: Casual Attire, Golf and appropriate Tennis Attire. So much can be learned from our own personal history, even if it means experiencing anger and regret when looking back on past situations. In 1953 our membership decided to add a swimming pool to our list of amenities offered. I grew up in a similar environment in similar circumstances. "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing your whole life." The 1920s is also when most of Westchester Countys public courses were built. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. What a beautifully written story. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Great golf course, great caddies who know the course, greatmore, Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892. The members at Westchester Hills Golf Club have a full calendar of events and newly renovated amenities to keep them busy all year round. We entered the club but, amazingly, I dont remember seeing Christopher Reeve. One club manager, who asked not to be identified, said his club had some Jewish members but that they were members of families which had converted to Christianity. It not only has an interesting version of the Biarritz but also holes such as a Capestein, Alpsberg, Redanowitz and the Schmear. As a reader, I felt like you were talking to me and I was very engaged and eager to continue reading(please write some more). 914.764.5771 Driving range and practice green are available. Our ancestry & family guide us into who we become in time as we grow. On November 14, 1888, following some golf and a jolly dinner, Reid, Upham, and three other friendsHenry Tallmadge, Kingman Putnam, and Harry Holbrookofficially formed St. Andrews Golf Club of Yonkers [now The Saint Andrews Golf Club]. Irony indeed. It has touched me deeply. Sometimes antisemitic words are thrown around carelessly: Dont Jew me down, You people are so good with money but ignorance is no excuse. Metropolis Country Club in White Plains was established in 1922 and became the home of head pros with admirable records as playing professionals. At home we werent religious. Engineers is 79 in Best Classic. The fifth county course, Dunwoodie Golf Course, is actually the oldest, having been established in 1906 as a private club that claimed Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as members. We ended up hanging out mostly with the Protestants or with families who summered in the town, who were more cosmopolitan. What a powerful and meaningful story. Your memory is far greater than a superfluous one. Every Seder, as I watched my grandmothers treasured cousin ladle out the matzoh balls for the chicken soup, I saw the numbers on her arm. I like that you ended with Never Again because I believe everyone should be reminding themselves of that sentiment everyday. It brought back many memories, when just for a moment you feel less than. @Regina Your comment juxtaposing childhood innocence when it is met by ignorant comments really hits home. Westchester Country Club. The 75-room mansion includes a ballroom, library, formal dining room, and 18 guest rooms, as well as the golf pro shop and locker rooms. Westchester Country Club and Winged Foot Golf Club opened in 1922 and 1923, respectively, preceded in 1921 by Bonnie Briar Country Club in Larchmont, where artist Norman Rockwell was a charter member and Delmonicos managed the kitchen. Box 229 Purchase, NY 10577 No use in being harsh on oneself in these moments. Private. The story drew my interest from the start and kept it to the end. One of which was Friday night Kaddish. Noted architect Frank Moore created a new Northern Italian-style structure which opened on April 15, 1926. For one, the Jewish clubs put great stress on charity; a prospective member is expected to be philanthropic (one club in the New York area requires that an applicant must have given at least $10,000 to United Jewish Appeal). There is the Standard Club in Alpharetta, Georgia as well. I wonder what their home life was really like and am thankful that I grew up in a family with deep roots to the Jewish religion, that denounced any kind of prejudice against anyone. The story taught me a very important lesson. Willie and Mike Turnesa, two of seven brothers who made an indelible mark on Westchester golf, were affiliated with Knollwood one as an amateur, the other as a professional. The blithe ignorance and the way the edict, Dont act too Jewish, slid so smoothly off her tongue still smolders in my mind to this day. More like I valued the unconventional, and whatever seemed different from the norm automatically held a sort of appeal for me. 914.669.5485 Sadly, Im not surprised to hear this experience. Enjoyed the reading & can relate. Address 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. As we try to forgive others their trespasses, so we must forgive ourselves when we falter. The county acquired it from IBM and opened the new course in 2004. In 2000 our membership decided it was necessary to built a kids area and kids pool at the club. The first Westchester club to stage a fully recognized national championship was Ardsley Country Club, which hosted the third US Womens Amateur in 1898. Terry Lavin, in the North Subs of Chi-town you forgot about Northmoor - surrised no Rossies caught that! That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. That is until I heard that Christopher Reeve was going to film a public service announcement for the Special Olympics at one of the country clubs in our town. Great piece, Jessica. Address 339 Pine Road, Briarclliff Manor, NY 10510. I always had a family member that had a Greenwich Country Club membership. Rees' vision was to liven our classic & historic golf course while upgrading playability & the overall golf experience. 914.862.5283 The Rosenbergs. This is a piece of real depth. It's 162 acres and definitely a family favorite.more, Anyway, back to the country club. Westchester Hills Golf Club dates all the way back to 1913 when it was designed by the first Head Pro, Peter Clark. Type Private. It is blocked out with emotions. A. W. Tillinghast was commissioned in 1916 to create the course on property where the British army camped in 1776 before defeating George Washington in the Battle of White Plains. Its important that her voice is out there ! Private. Its funny (ironic?) I knew this because a friend (and I use the term loosely especially in retrospect) told me about it because her Irish Catholic parents did have a membership at the club. Thank you sharing and reminding everyone to not be silent. DISCOVER ALL WE CAN OFFER Play Our Video Club Life I can relate to so many aspects of it! The first time I heard the expression to Jew one down, was from my former mother-in -law. The Jewish Writing Project is now ranked as one of the "Top 50 Jewish Blogs" on the web. Was the outcome fair? The club has two 18-hole courses designed by Walter Travis as well as a parthree course and extensive practice facilities. The instantaneous decision you made helped shape your approach to people as you grew older. 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. In our home lived the very essence of Tikkun Olam. We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. 99 Biiltmore Avenue, Rye Being Other. Music was always playingoften classical, sometimes Gregorian chants, many times jazz, and those symphonic tangos beloved by my dad. I mentioned it to my Dad who simply replied with a shrug Thats the Irish for ya! (unkowingly teaching me that two can play at that game). Saxon Woods Golf Course in White Plains was added in 1931. No upcoming events. Knollwood was a nationally known tournament site in the early days of the game. 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck Its learned, children (and adults) do not naturally come up with that themselves. I am sorry that this may have been one of the things that contributed to it. American Jewish History I love that your piece shows what a few words can do to someone, the harm that it can instill and the long-lasting effect it can have. For our community? Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. This is a very well written piece. Our Governor's Day event is something we look forward to each year to relive the long history of Westchester Hills Golf Club! I like to go back and unravel events and have them make sense. YP, the YP logo and all other YP marks contained herein are trademarks of YP LLC and/or YP affiliated companies. Private Clubs. She and I werent really that close. Im a person who likes to understand. Explore the courses, review the details, and find out which course you should play next. The New York Athletic Club, frequently in the news for its tight bars against Jews and Negroes, proved to be the most difficult club from which to get information. It was a great place to hang their coats, not to mention a wicker basket with snacks and libations. His prize was $500 and the Wanamaker trophy, which had been donated by Rodman Wanamaker. Here are some more photos. Fenway is one of the toughest short courses in Westchester. I think sometimes we are so shocked (especially at a young age), that we dont even know how to react and have to process. I use to play a "historically African American" public club in North Chicago (Foss Park). None of the clubs queried in the survey had Negro members. Franklin Hills is 63 in Best Classic. ACDelco provides high-quality car parts for all major vehicle systems, as well. 10 Old Jackson Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson Preferred listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. I wish I would have read it fifty years ago. 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. Private. This story hits home not only because Jessica is my friend and I know the person she writes about, but because it is my story too, just with different characters and details. What touched me even more deeply was that you cant remember if you even saw Christopher reeves. In 1924, Westchester Hills had a minor clubhouse fire. "Some of us worship in churches, some in synagogues, some on golf courses " Adlai Stevenson. I went to public school in 9th grademy first encounter with non-jewish kids. Private. So I never said anything. Tillinghast. It sits on a non-descript piece of land but has a great 17th and a tricky 18th. Still, we can piece together some general impressions. YP advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top, side, or bottom of the search results page. I wasnt really considered Outside just because I was Jewish, it was more because I was not from a conservative Swiss-Italian Catholic family. Arthur Fenn from Aiken, Georgia, who later became the first American-born golf professional, won two invitational tournaments there in 1897. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? This piece is so well-written and thought-provoking. Ive been sitting here trying to compose an adequate response to your comment and Im struck by the idea of composure. These comments were meant to discomfit during what should otherwise have been a pleasant comfortable experience. Although clearly an awful experience for you as would be for anyone, I wonder how much it influenced your ability to stand up for what is right. For my birth family, the solution was to move to a community that was predominantly Jewish. You may not have been ready to confront that situation as a young person but you are a fighter today for all that is just. And more relevant. I too remember hanging out and riding bikes in the summer between 7th and 8th grade with a good friend in those same neighborhoods (back when 12 year-olds could ride around all day miles from home with no means of contact). Public. Eloquent, thoughtful beautiful and relevant! You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. 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. YP advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top, side, or bottom of the search results page. It was built in 1917 by disgruntled members of Apawamis, but closed during the Great Depression. Sometimes in life we forget who we really are for the sake of others and have to fight within ourselves for survival. Architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.s last design, Anglebrook features inviting fairways and huge greens but demands strategic play and deft putting to score. Very nice use of a memory to make a broader statement. I didnt know how to respond. Public. That is not to say it is alright, but we do learn a lot through pain and adversity. Dad: A country club? John Reid was elected the clubs first president. The event included lunch, a golf tournament, and a black tie dinner. You provide a gratifying social context that illustrates both the sad reality of innocent young people forced by events to live in an environment of ignorance and prejudice. All 18 tees and many bunkers have recently been renovated and upgraded. And for me, once I was an adult and had children of my own, the solution was to move to New York City, which has a large Jewish population. Im so shocked this type of thing happened to you as well although I suppose I shouldnt be. I mean Im a Jew. 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. Private Golf Club sites by MembersFirst | Terms of Use | Privacy | Request My Information. Lake Merced Country Club in San Francisco, CA is one of note as well--but was hacked by Rees Jones' firm (IMHO). No do-overs. I suppose questioning can often be a good reflex. You could assign Century Country Club in Purchase to the earliest dates of Westchester golf history, since it was originally organized in 1898 in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx. Type Private. Their sons, born in the 1920s, went to a post private school, but for school dance or whatever, they could only date Jewish girls. Broadmoor in Indianapolis is a real pearl. I was sent to ask the head partner of the camp for a decision. Not just architectural history, but more importantly, to study why ill-conceived changes got made and how to recognize that failed process and learn from it. I didnt say a word. The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. You learned . Luxury chaise lounges, day beds, dining patio, and pool bar are among the upgrades to the facility. 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. 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. The PGA of America, with 27,000 members today, has strong ties to several early clubs in Westchester. 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. 300 Underhill Road. WebBest Country Clubs in Westchester County, NY - Knollwood Country Club, Greenwich Country Club, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Tamarack Country Club, Westchester 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. A golf club.more, The Round Hill Club is a wonderful property, club steeped in old world charm. For our family? Also, in a funny way your friends casual thoughtless bigotry actually was a gift. Call to undefined function theme_linktree(), The golf courses of the "historically Jewish clubs", Re: The golf courses of the "historically Jewish clubs", Quote from: Bruce Leland on September 03, 2008, 07:57:08 PM, Quote from: Jed Peters on September 03, 2008, 07:47:10 PM, http://www.alpinecc.org/Files/Library/TheNewCourseofAldecress.pdf, Quote from: Ash Towe on September 03, 2008, 10:12:33 PM, Quote from: Bob_Huntley on September 03, 2008, 09:47:57 PM, Quote from: Philip Young on September 03, 2008, 07:49:18 PM, Quote from: Jed Peters on September 03, 2008, 11:52:21 PM. As I recall, I was between the ages of 16 and not more than 18 when this happened. I did not go to that event, but I vaguely remember him coming to town and the surrounding buzz. I reconnected with extended family, attending and planning huge family seders. 1128 North Street, White Plains 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 There were pioneering clubs throughout Westchester. Lighthorse Harry Cooper won 31 times on tour before joining Metropolis as head pro from 1953 to 1978. I also remember, with a very uncomfortable feeling, events and situations that I was faced with anti-Semitic/anti-Israel sentiment and my action/reaction was lacking or even non existent White came there in 1916 and served as head pro from 1922 to 1927. WebGuest Information. Loved your bio. 914.967.6161 Thinking about it now, I wonder why she chose me and not any of her other friends. I say this story only to show that 1) it was prevalent and 2) doing absolutely nothing is the go-to solution for middle schoolers. But I remember some incidents from decades ago when a business trip took me out of my New York cocoon to St. Louis, Missouri and a well-meaning woman at a social affair organized to greet my arrival asked me, What church do you belong to? And I remember another incident from around the same time when I got off an airplane in Minneapolis, Minnesota and saw no one who looked like me. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook When it was my turn, I said I wanted to recite it in Hebrew as I knew it very well, and I didnt think it was fair not to give a girl a chance. In addition to the previously mentioned Green Oaks in Pittsburgh (Verona actually), which is a Donald Ross, there is Westmoreland which is a 27 hole facility in Export, east of the city. Jessica Ursells excellent memoir has obviously touched a lot of nerves and memories. Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. After marrying a non-Jew, living in an area where Jews are not abundant, I have been able to more fully appreciate and embrace my Jewishness, and to stand up for what it means to me and to my family, to my children. Am israel chai! And, in truth, I know that it was obvious even then. Many of the early members were from the entertainment industry and included Albert Warner of Warner Bros. and Moe Gale, who ran the William Morris talent agency. They might have just recently gotten around to getting a handful of gentiles in theremany of the members also belong to Palm Beach CC and there was some tension for years with the Eveglades Club. With supreme river views from the second-highest elevation in the county, Hudson National was the first club ever to host three Metropolitan Golf Association events in its first eight years. 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. What a wonderful essay, looking back at childhood memories and decisions with an experienced perspective. Here are some more photos. I suppose, despite her familys membership at the country club, she didnt have many close friends. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelsons heart. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. I dont think he truly understood it either. I was so moved after reading Jessicas essay It really hit home for me. Charles B. Macdonald, assisted by Seth Raynor, designed the golf course, which was later tweaked by A. W. Tillinghast. You learned a life lesson and were given a perfect memory full of literary device. Westchester Country Club hosted annual PGA Tour events for nearly 50 years and in 2015 was the site of a PGA of America major, the first KPMG Womens Westchester Country Club 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, New York 10580. Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to where and how this author was raised by her Jewish family in suburban Westchester County. Its particularly known for a spectacular man-made waterfall. When will we ever learn? Vanderlip was the creator of the club, which he founded on property he and Rockefeller had purchased from Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt Shepard, a granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt. In 1961, the first annual Governor's Day was held at Westchester Hills to honor past and present board members. Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale is perhaps the best golf course in Westchester to never host a modern major tournament, although it did stage the 1997 Walker Cup. Julien J. Soubiran, former president, referred the matter to the club office. But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." And then it happened. Location. I didnt like it at all, but I did learn some things. Private. 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