Each and every summer season we look forward to a packed swimming pool and kids area. Golf and Saint Andrews continued to grow. There are probably scores of predominantly Jewish clubs in South Florida-with almost all of them being on flat, uninteresting terrain. What about the other point of view? 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. They were Bohemian and liberal. So I never said anything. Greenwich Country Club states they are your home away from home and that's exactly the vibe you get. we start to learn who we are. 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). 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. Even though we were similarly equiped with a laser sharp self-awareness and keen sense of situation, a hallmark of our secular Jewish upbringing, you were still unprepared for the baked in anti-semitism. And then it happened. Age brings about wisdom and we look back, using that wisdom to reflect on how we wished we had done things differently but do not be so harsh on yourself as those tender years are the ones in which we seek the most security and approval from others. 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 Championship. The first Westchester club to stage a fully recognized national championship was Ardsley Country Club, which hosted the third US Womens Amateur in 1898. But I can see this shaping who you are today. 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. Until the death in 2012, Bud Treacy attended all but one of the Governor's Day events. They played an exhibition over three improvised holes with John Upham, and golf in Westchester sprouted from there. And, yet, you didnt say anything likely because you wanted to be a proper host as she was in your home. Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. One day Patty Prendergast (wow, I still remember her name from over 60 years ago! @Adam S. Oh my goodness! I think those moments that we are silent, or silenced, haunt us as much, if not more than those times we regret our words. 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. "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing your whole life." Seth Raynor designed a longer course that opened in 1926 and features a 19th hole that not only takes players back to the clubhouse at the end of their round, but serves as a perfect way to settle wagers. Broadmoor in Indianapolis is a real pearl. When she says never again, you say it with her because her story is our story. So, in camp, which was Jewish style but not religious, we had an abbreviated Friday night service every week. Private. Water hazards and bunkers come into play on nearly every hole. Hollywood is 83 in Best Classic. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece and how the author let her feelings and the moment come to life in such a short essay. Our membership started growing with more and more young families and that is still the case today. 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. The original course had 27 holes, but the club lost nine of them when I-684 was built. Private. Many thanks to the writers who have shared their work with us and have helped create a supportive online community for Jewish writers. Golf and country clubs offer bowling, Greek nights, summer camps, and, to the disgust of older members, facilities for sales meetings that include a day on the links, in the pool and on the courts. And I was absolutely shocked into silence. Very well written and something many of us can relate to, even if not to the particular form of bigotry (anti Semitism). With unspoiled wetlands, natural elevation changes, and abundant wildlife, its no surprise that course designer Gary Player calls GlenArbor his masterpiece. 99 Biiltmore Avenue, Rye Jewish neighborhoods. 914.738.2730 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. How much Jew is too much? Your blood is Jewish and now every fiber, thought, dream and breath is one. 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. 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. 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. 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. Phone: 914.967.6000. 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). 234 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills Its classic layout and entertaining amenities are something that all members and their guest are sure tomore, An incredibly beautiful place with a large hotel building and adjoining territory, of course it is a pity that I was at work here But for a couple of days. 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. I always had a family member that had a Greenwich Country Club membership. The story taught me a very important lesson. Your memory is far greater than a superfluous one. I didnt like it at all, but I did learn some things. The Bedford Tennis Club added golf in 1896; Scarsdale Golf Club opened in 1898; Waccabuc Country Club in 1912; and Blind Brook, where President Dwight Eisenhower was a member, was built in 1915. WebBest Country Clubs in Westchester County, NY - Knollwood Country Club, Greenwich Country Club, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Tamarack Country Club, Westchester Our golf course renovation & re-design, by world renowned course architect Rees Jones, was debuted to our membership in Spring 2022. Thats because I recognized that horrible feeling when your very being is challenged, at the level of your DNA. Also, in a funny way your friends casual thoughtless bigotry actually was a gift. I soon realized that quite a few other parents did see me that way even if they were totally fine with it. And she asked me if I wanted to join her so that we could see Superman in person. But your dad would have been funnier. Westchester Hills also features practice facilities including a driving range and two large greens to fine-tune your short game. 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. And by the way, I had never thought of myself as A Jewish rich kid until that moment. AFTER you have the maturity and guts to handle it, you know what? Ravisloe and Lake Shore in the Chicago burbs were very much Jewish clubs back in the day. Market Watch: Relive The Gatsby Age In This Historic And Storied Manor. At the time, I couldnt completely identify that it was in part because of my Jewishness, but I knew I was different. 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. Thank you Jessica for this awesome read. 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. Mr. Healy said he did not have the authority to answer such questions and that only "the top man, " the president, Joseph J Lordi, could supply the information. Our youngest Westchester Hills members are still utilizing that same kids pool with mushroom today! 99 Biltmore Avenue Rye New York 10580 Westchester Next Event. Adolescence is awkward enough without being Other and being placed in possibly humiliating situations! Its practically part of our DNA. Originally a family farm, Maple Moor was expanded into an 18-hole golf course in 1925 by the Westchester County Parks Commission. Thank you Jessica for this beautiful and poignant piece on what it feels like to be a Jew a lot of the time. It would be a big mistake to not mention the course at Del Boca Vista, Phase 2, an original design of Morty Seinfeld and Cosmo Kramer. All 18 tees and many bunkers have recently been renovated and upgraded. Jessica writes with confidence and depth tackling issues that were right in our faces as Jewish kids in the 70s in mostly no. Silence. The employees are professional and friendly. I must have seen him. Private. By the time Saint Andrews started hosting tournaments, a handful of other Westchester clubs were in their nascent stages. The Pine Hollow Country Club at Oyster Bay in distant Suffolk county on Long Island was described by manager William Chadwicke as "non- sectarian " He added that about 90 percent of the members were Jewish and that no members were Negroes. You now understand from your own experience, who you are on a much deeper level. Public. Bright and sunny. Architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.s last design, Anglebrook features inviting fairways and huge greens but demands strategic play and deft putting to score. 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. At Westchester Hills, our members value a year-round experience. so dont feel like you let yourself down. Thank you. Prior to this, the course had no rough, and balls would roll a long way after landing. What was right? It was really different time. Request Permissions, Published By: The Johns Hopkins University Press. Thank you Jessica. 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. In the early 1980's, the first irrigation system was installed on the golf course. It wasnt as though she had given me her edict weeks before so I would have the chance to respond and, hopefully, decide that even Superman wasnt worth compromising my integrity and my sense of self. Your anger is palpable and understandable. Me: Yes, dad, a country club. 300 Underhill Road. 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). I played The Standard Club in Alpharetta about 3 years ago and it is an interesting layout on rolling terrain. I very much enjoyed reading this piece. Hogan won the Westchester Open in 1940. Two clubs, Mount Kisco Country Club and Willow Ridge Country Club, exemplify the way golf clubs have evolved in changing economic and social conditions. My heart goes out to the younger you and what you endured. The Jewish clubs listed are the mollowing: Beach Point, Broadmoor Country, Centertown, Century Country, City Athletic, Columbia Club of New York, Westchester Hills Golf Club. You became one, not part of the many but one. Our childhood innocence is often unprepared for such ignorance. I didnt see it coming. My experience of being Other was from being blond, blue eyed, and not an Italian Catholic in the very small town where we were the only Jewish family. Humble beginnings Jessica, that was beautifully said.Thank you for sharing that. ft, a full bunker renovation, irrigation replacement & various other elements to enhance aesthetics & shot variety for golfers of all-skill levels. WebCelebrating Jewish Arts & Culture; Community & Security Initiatives; Connecting with Elected Officials; Westchester Country Club. 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. For our family? 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. https://screenrant.com/superman-secret-hebrew-name-jewish-kal-el-moses/#:~:text=Kal%2C%20or%20%D7%A7%D7%9C%2C%20means%20%22,This%20does%20not%20necessarily%20mean, Thank you for sharing this little slice of your life expressed with the unapologetic, viceral immediacy you characterize yourself with. For a long time I didnt fully understand what had happened, and out of shame I kept it to myself. And, of course, we never heard from our guest again. The club stumbled financially, however, and the county bought it in 1955, made substantial improvements, and opened it to the public in 1957. A golf club.more, The Round Hill Club is a wonderful property, club steeped in old world charm. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. There were pioneering clubs throughout Westchester. HFS provides print and digital distribution for a distinguished list of university presses and nonprofit institutions. Third came Sprain Lake in Yonkers, which was opened in 1929. Some of the most devilish greens I have ever played. It reminds me of something that happened when I was about 11 years old. 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. 914.231.3490 A public course and two private ventures followed (and failed) until, in 1965, the current club was founded. I really enjoyed reading this, and learning from Jessicas story. 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. I felt frozen in time with you as you experienced the ignorance and prejudice not fit for an adult, at such a tender age. 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. Too often those in under represented groups stay silent so as to not draw more negative attention to themselves, and it eats away at our souls and humanity. Not sure if they have opened up over the years. This story is a great representation of how young Jews are no stranger to prejudice and ignorance. Very nice use of a memory to make a broader statement. Beautiful writing and very resonant. I was taken aback. My grandparents in St. Louis had to belong to a Jewish country club; they were not welcome at a Christian country club. Just beautifully writtenand does it ever resonate with me! 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. The A.W. Sometimes in life we forget who we really are for the sake of others and have to fight within ourselves for survival. It all began when John Reid, a Scottish-born businessman in Yonkers, gathered some friends at a cow pasture on Lake Avenue on a warm February day. So does the scenic wonder of Turnberry and the haunting incredibility of Prestwick, and the pleasant deception of Troon. WebDiscrimination aside, Jewish country clubs generally differ from their Christian counterparts in a couple of ways. Naturally my favorite place is the dining room. The Jewish Writing Project is now ranked as one of the "Top 50 Jewish Blogs" on the web. Copyright 2022 Westchester Jewish Council. Still, we can piece together some general impressions. 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. WebWestchester Country Club. Sometimes in relation to not speaking up for myself and sometimes for not speaking up for others. 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. Specializing in golf tournaments, family celebrations, and business functions, Westchester Hills Golf Club is the perfect venue for any event. By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org, Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923. I would like to think that if time were able to stand still and you had been able to take a minute or two or however long it took for you to process those words, you WOULD have reacted differently, but the moment had passed. Nothing is so permanent as change, as someone once said, and that certainly applies to golf in Westchester. I guess the FedEx guy knew about that. 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. Our ancestry & family guide us into who we become in time as we grow. Dumbfounded, I just said oh, and slowly left. They also offer a lighted driving range and practice greens. 7 Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale The club opened in 1918 and soon became the home of numerous luminaries of the time, including Louis Gimbel and Samuel Bloomingdale of department store fame, along with composer George Gershwin, who sported a 10 handicap. Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. 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. This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. 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. This Jack Nicklaus signature design features undulating greens and several tree-lined dogleg fairways. But if you can tell the story to a child or grandchild, it can be a blessing. WebSunningdale Country Club. I always have a good experience and can't wait to return! Personally, I never expended any brain cells on whether we should try to join one of the several country clubs in our little exclusive enclave edged against the water of the Long Island Sound. Project MUSE is a leading provider of digital humanities and social sciences content, providing access to journal and book content from nearly 300 publishers. 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. It is a fine course that underent a renovation by Arthur Hills a few years ago. Im so ashamed and angry that my silence constituted a negation of my essence. 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. Dining Rules. Jessica Ursells excellent memoir has obviously touched a lot of nerves and memories. The clubs history includes two notable caddies, Ed Sullivan and Gene Sarazen, who worked there together in the early 1900s. It offers championship golf, tennis, swimming,, this course is ok but the range was mostly sand. 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. The golf course is beautiful. Here are some more photos. Site by Clubessential Options Close Site Options Probably, your guilt blocked it out. 100 Shadow Tree Lane, Briarcliff Manor 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 day finally arrived. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. Second, Jewish country clubs were, on average, more luxurious and expensive than gentile clubs. Everyone was tall and blonde. 1995 American Jewish Historical Society WebJudaism in northern Westchester presents an uneven pattern. All Rights Reserved. I remember having friends who belonged to the country clubs, and though I knew that these places had traditionally denied membership to Jews, I also wanted to be included in my friends activities. Public. We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. And, in truth, I know that it was obvious even then. 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. 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. Your words hold a tremendous power to educate and to heal. Nor were there yearly pilgrimages to synagogue on Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, let alone on any of the other holidays. No do-overs. Great golf course, great caddies who know the course, greatmore, Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892. Quaker Ridge hosted the Walker Cup and Century and Old Oaks are regular sites for US Open qualifying. It has touched me deeply. 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. Thinking about it now, I wonder why she chose me and not any of her other friends. In fact, had I had any time to think about it, it wouldve been obvious that acquiescing to her demand would be the very antithesis of everything that Superman represents. 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. Of course for our own self-survival we must develop protective armor. I love personal pieces like this and the way she conveyed her feelings brought it all together and gave it life .. Salems10thhole (above) and6thhole (below). I woke up as they say. The Cliffs Climbing + Fitness 12 Health Clubs By AriFan04 His assistant (who was under 18) was also amazing, well poised, and interested in making sure we understood climbing 2. Dad: You know what Marx said about country clubs! An original Tiffany window lights its grand staircase, and the view of the Hudson River may well be the finest in the county. Fax: (914) 723-0243 [email protected] Site powered by ForeTees Club Central Web. From Business: Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club is a country club community that offers entertainment, arts, and cultural and social activities. 100 Route 202, Lincolndale That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. 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. 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 I would not be me without being Jewish. But Im precise and I value clarity. And more relevant. Nothing. What a wonderful essay, looking back at childhood memories and decisions with an experienced perspective. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | [email protected]. In that moment I became a bystander in her attempt to have me erase my essence. I wonder if there is a protestant/catholic divide in Scotland or Ireland? WebWestchester Country Club 99 Biltmore Avenue Rye, NY 10580 Phone: 914.967.6000 2021 Westchester Country Club. 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