Why do we have to put up with any? Interesting that you wrote about Queen Esther. Anyway, your blog post was quite successful because it evoked memories and feelings of those two life experiences and your description of your family life resonated and was vivid. This is an essay to read and reread and to share with young people of any faith. Hogan won the Westchester Open in 1940. It was won by Gene Sarazen, a Harrison native and Westchesters greatest homegrown golfer, who had won both the PGA and the US Open the year before. A great read! I really enjoyed your piece. That was that. Some of the most devilish greens I have ever played. As we try to forgive others their trespasses, so we must forgive ourselves when we falter. In 1953 our membership decided to add a swimming pool to our list of amenities offered. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practicesof the time they were published. It was here that the first national amateur championship was played, not to mention the first national Open tournament that included professionals. A number of truly spectacular courses have opened in Westchester in the last two decades. Fenway Golf Club opened in 1922 in Scarsdale with 27 holes designed by Devereux Emmet, who also laid out Bonnie Briar, Rye Golf Club, Hampshire Country Club, and Lake Isle Country Club. If you wish to go international, in Leeds, England, Moor Allerton was predominantly jewish. The original Casino was razed in 1936. My children and family experienced antisemitism in school and in our town only 10 years ago. You did, indeed, wonder why this friend invited you to go with her to the country club since you and she werent close. Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. The countys sixth owned and operated course, Hudson Hills Golf Course, was built on the site of Sunset Hills, a course opened in New Castle in 1926. Wow I just read your comment. 914.478.3500 Am israel chai! I too like to figure out the why of things. Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. Private Golf Club sites by MembersFirst | Terms of Use | Privacy | Request My Information. So I never said anything. MUSE delivers outstanding results to the scholarly community by maximizing revenues for publishers, providing value to libraries, and enabling access for scholars worldwide. The Pine Hollow Country Club at Oyster Bay in distant Suffolk county on Long Island was described by manager William Yasher Koache, Sister! (I kept wondering who the friend was.) 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. 914.941.8070 914.231.3490 It hit you like a punch to the solar plexus and you did what we all have done. In 2021, the area surrounding the pool was renovated to capture a resort style feel. Minutes from White Plains, this critically acclaimed golf course is considered one of the most difficult nine-hole courses in the county. Extensive course revisions in recent years have made this perennial Westchester favorite even more attractive and a greater challenge to golfers of all skill levels. 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. But if you can tell the story to a child or grandchild, it can be a blessing. Read the latest issue of Westchester magazine for FREE! Hopkins Fulfillment Services (HFS) 980 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577; Mailing Address: P.O. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? Loved your bio. Insider's Guide to Country Clubs in Westchester - Suburbs You might be being a bit hard on your younger self. Golf and Saint Andrews continued to grow. 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. HFS clients enjoy state-of-the-art warehousing, real-time access to critical business data, accounts receivable management and collection, and unparalleled customer service. The only course in Westchester designed by legendary Pete Dye, Pound Ridge features a distinctive layout lined with rock walls, nature preserves, and glorious vistas. 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. For our family? Im relatively new to this site, having been referred by a friend in Philadelphia. Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck I've enjoyed many delicious meals here. Most evenings at our dinner table, my brother, my parents, and I (and on weekends my grandparents) discussed ideas. It is obvious now. How much Jew is too much? But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." Golf Roars in the Twenties And then it happened. And that is where my anger comes in. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. I did not go to that event, but I vaguely remember him coming to town and the surrounding buzz. How sad for the person who invited you to that event, that they hadnt learned to respect all religions, and that they werent taught that those words or thoughts of theirs were harmful. . It was in the Knollwood grill room that, according to local lore, Jones met with club member Clifford Roberts and discussed the creation of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National. Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. History of Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck. The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Your actions or inactions that day did not change or detract from the person you are and were meant to be. The PGA of America, with 27,000 members today, has strong ties to several early clubs in Westchester. I read Jessica Ursells story about Superman at the Country club. I mean Im a Jew. Keep a pulse on local food, art, and entertainment content when you join our Westchester newsletter. 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. Type Private. I cant wait to read what Jessica does next. I woke up as they say. Private. The first USGA-sanctioned US Amateur Championship was held the next year at Newport CC, and he won handily. An original Tiffany window lights its grand staircase, and the view of the Hudson River may well be the finest in the county. They also offer a lighted driving range and practice greens. Until the death in 2012, Bud Treacy attended all but one of the Governor's Day events. I look forward to reading more of Jessicas work. 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. 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. Eloquent, thoughtful beautiful and relevant! Funny story: When I was a second grader and went after school to Yiddish shul we performed a Purim play and for years I always thought I played the role of Queen Esther until decades later when I looked at the photos and saw I was one of her attendants. Macdonalds loss prompted him to denounce the championship because it wasnt run by a national organization, so later that year, Saint Andrews secretary and founding member Henry Tallmadge invited representatives of four other leading clubs, the Chicago Golf Club, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Newport (Rhode Island) Golf Club, and the Country Club of Brookline, Massachusetts, to dinner at the Calumet Club in New York City. The granddaughter of survivors of the Holocaust, Soviet gulags, and a descendant of a Tano great-grandma, she understands in her bones what happens when intolerance, indifference, and ignorance take root in society. Could your young self have disabused her of those? Not adequately, anyway. In our home lived the very essence of Tikkun Olam. 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. The first was Mohansic Golf Course in Yorktown, which opened in 1925 on land deeded to the county by New York State. The course has seen numerous important competitions, but none bigger than the Westchester 108, a six-round event with the richest purse on tour in 1938 a magnificent $13,500. I suppose, despite her familys membership at the country club, she didnt have many close friends. With irrigation came tall rough surrounding narrow fairways. 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). We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. Sometimes in relation to not speaking up for myself and sometimes for not speaking up for others. Being Other. To paraphrase the brilliant Elie Wiesel, Jews are the only people of antiquity to have survived antiquity as a people. 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. As for the story, I do wish you would have told your friend no and then gone on to exaggerate your Jewishness as publicly as possible just so that she could have felt embarrassed and betrayed. 100 Shadow Tree Lane, Briarcliff Manor I need to clarify that this incident took place after middle school. 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Great golf course, great caddies who know the course, greatmore, Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892. 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. The modern terms microaggression and macroaggression are completely inadequate when framed against the backdrop of the worlds most horrific offense. It sits on a non-descript piece of land but has a great 17th and a tricky 18th. 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? Tom Winton, official golf architect for the county Parks Commission, designed the four courses (along with Mount Kisco and several other area courses), although A. W. Tillinghast claimed to have been the original designer for Saxon Woods. Surprisingly, I fit right in. Thanks, Jessica, for touching us all. It was really different time. Westchester Country Club Home Owners Association, Westchester Golf & County Club Maintenance. Charles B. Macdonald, assisted by Seth Raynor, designed the golf course, which was later tweaked by A. W. Tillinghast. I must have seen him. ACDelco provides high-quality car parts for all major vehicle systems, as well. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Nice work Jessica, what a thought-provoking piece! WebSunningdale Country Club. "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing your whole life." It gave you backbone. WebWestchester Country Club Home Owners Association Private Clubs Website 22 YEARS IN BUSINESS (561) 733-5806 12241 Fairway Pines Dr Boynton Beach, FL 33437 8. What a wonderful essay, looking back at childhood memories and decisions with an experienced perspective. Never before nor since have I remained silent in the face of injustice or aggressions micro and macro. I didnt say a word. Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. Known as one of the most difficult courses in the county, Trump National is also one of the most picturesque. (LogOut/ Jessica writes with wonderful, bright clarity and optimism. The fact is that because of centuries of pogroms and because of the Holocaust, Jews constitute only a small percentage of the worlds population. Unfortunately, the story feels close to the heart and not uncommon. Jessica writes with confidence and depth tackling issues that were right in our faces as Jewish kids in the 70s in mostly no. 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. 914.738.2730 This piece brings the event full circle. Its awful to know that people we went to school with harbored such prejudice whether born out of ignorance or malevolence. The instantaneous decision you made helped shape your approach to people as you grew older. IllBePhrank 4 yr. ago. Just as we were about to enter. It is very well written. The Club began as a recreation facility associated with a nearby resort hotel called the Gedney Farm Hotel. All rights reserved. One day Patty Prendergast (wow, I still remember her name from over 60 years ago! 300 Underhill Road. She never came to my home after school, and I never went to hers. Brother Mike came to Knollwood as head pro in 1943 after playing on tour for 18 years. - Mickey Mantle. Very well written and thank you for sharing. Relatively new owners have transformed this course into one of the most challenging in the county. 914.995.9200 Im quite honored to read your memory as it helps me to rejoice in feeling whole and knowing Im not alone. Private. It is blocked out with emotions. That was strange. How does one prepare for such micro and macro aggressions? To be sure I wasnt a contrarian in the sense that I chose the opposite out of sheer obstinacy. The second PGA Championship in Westchester was held at Pelham Country Club in 1923. 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. Ravisloe and Lake Shore in the Chicago burbs were very much Jewish clubs back in the day. Private. 290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers I mean Im a Jew. Growing up for me was different than for you. Also designed by Tom Winton, Sprain Lake is unique for its rolling and narrow layout with an abundance of water hazards. I would not be me without being Jewish. 914.734.1500 American Jewish History Adolescence is awkward enough without being Other and being placed in possibly humiliating situations! This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Willow Ridge underwent even more transformations. She and I werent really that close. Members at the time included steel mogul and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and architect and bon vivant Stanford White. Westchesters claim to being the birthplace of American golf is based on much more than being home to Saint Andrews, the oldest golf club in America. Lake Merced Country Club in San Francisco, CA is one of note as well--but was hacked by Rees Jones' firm (IMHO). It not only has an interesting version of the Biarritz but also holes such as a Capestein, Alpsberg, Redanowitz and the Schmear. I very much enjoyed reading this piece. 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. Copyright 2023 Westchester Jewish Council. Dumbfounded, I just said oh, and slowly left. 7 Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale Everyone speaks highly of it Oak Ridge CC in Hopkins MN is a fine old course that should be included here. One of the things I tell my kids is that we are not defined by our mistakes but by how we move forward from them, how we fix them, how we make them right, how we do better next time. Now Mike Golden's photo shows EXACTLY what i'd like to see out there! Our membership started growing with more and more young families and that is still the case today. But your dad would have been funnier. 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