Our membership started growing with more and more young families and that is still the case today. Lighthorse Harry Cooper won 31 times on tour before joining Metropolis as head pro from 1953 to 1978. New York City protected us. Brilliant writing, Jessica. I concur with SL Solow's economic analysis on the changes taking place within "historically Jewish clubs" and all clubs in Chicago with respect to membership policies. I like that you ended with Never Again because I believe everyone should be reminding themselves of that sentiment everyday. Im so shocked this type of thing happened to you as well although I suppose I shouldnt be. So does the scenic wonder of Turnberry and the haunting incredibility of Prestwick, and the pleasant deception of Troon. 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]. 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. The offense you experienced at the club at the hands of an acquaintance completely oblivious to the historical context of her comment, burned inside you because of your particular brand of Jewish DNA forcibly mutated by fire and ash. The course plays long and tough but includes some of the most picturesque holes in the county. Dad: GROUCHO!!!. Learn More. Increasing membership and the evolving standards of the game led the club to move to Grey Oaks on the Saw Mill River, a larger property where they could build a nine-hole course. Many thanks to the writers who have shared their work with us and have helped create a supportive online community for Jewish writers. 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. It's 162 acres and definitely a family favorite. This informs me that in addition to being rightly sensitive to attacks however subtle we Jews are a thoughtful people who search for Truth and answers. Charles B. Macdonald, assisted by Seth Raynor, designed the golf course, which was later tweaked by A. W. Tillinghast. Not adequately, anyway. It was here that the first national amateur championship was played, not to mention the first national Open tournament that included professionals. They must have members from other denominations/ethnic groups, right? 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. The members at Westchester Hills Golf Club have a full calendar of events and newly renovated amenities to keep them busy all year round. (LogOut/ 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. WebGuest Information. Thinking about it now, I wonder why she chose me and not any of her other friends. 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. All rights reserved. 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. American Jewish History 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. 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. In 2021, the area surrounding the pool was renovated to capture a resort style feel. Public. His fellow Scot, Robert Lockhart, had brought some hickory-shafted clubs and gutta-percha balls back from a business trip to their native land. Navigating through Here are some more photos. Explore the courses, review the details, and find out which course you should play next. In 1953 our membership decided to add a swimming pool to our list of amenities offered. 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. Irony indeed. For a long time I didnt fully understand what had happened, and out of shame I kept it to myself. The trick in life is to learn when to and when not to deploy that armor.. all the while knowing that human failings inevitably mean we cannot get it right 100% of the time. The organization was founded in 1916a time when professional golfers lacked the social status of the amateur players of the day. 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. 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. It was even here where the dubious tactic of hitting a second ball off the first tee if you didnt like your first onea Mulligangot its name. Maple Moor in White Plains was acquired in 1925. I very much enjoyed reading this piece. Public. Private. In the Westwood thread that I started about 2 months ago, there was this comment: "Westwood was built as the Jewish equivalent of St. Louis CC" This has prompted me to ask about the courses of these clubs. Frequent topics included: books (Art Spiegelmans Maus); philosophy (Bertrand Russell, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli); art (Picassos Guernica); and politics lots of politics; music, too. His prize was $500 and the Wanamaker trophy, which had been donated by Rodman Wanamaker. At seventy-five years young, Im still asking Why when I try to understand Evil in its many forms. The day finally arrived. Here are some more photos. Unfortunately, the story feels close to the heart and not uncommon. The employees are professional and friendly. 10 Country Club Drive, Purchase Jessica, Jack Nicklaus redesigned the course in 1983. The A.W. WebWestchester Hills Golf Club is a family-friendly private golf club located in White Plains, NY. Maybe somebody could post a link to it. Rehashing this incident decades later with my husband, he pointed out that as a non-member of the club the only way I could see Christopher Reeve was if I went with her. @nuritanderson Dear Nurit, Thank you so much for your comment and understanding my anger. 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. (212) 923-2813. I too like to figure out the why of things. Just as we were about to enter. I will go back and sign in to comment there as well. I guess the FedEx guy knew about that. It struggled under several different ownership groups until it finally closed in 1982 and the property was sold for development. Love you and thanks for sharing. Our ancestry & family guide us into who we become in time as we grow. John Archbold, John D. Rockefellers chief lieutenant at Standard Oil, was the first president of Knollwood Country Club, which organized in 1894 on grounds developed by New York attorney Augustus Gillender in Elmsford. I guess its time for me to weigh in with respect to the Chicago area. Luxury chaise lounges, day beds, dining patio, and pool bar are among the upgrades to the facility. But the good revelation is that there are sites like this one which allow us to share and discuss our thoughts. It reminds me of something that happened when I was about 11 years old. Thank you for sharing. We entered the club but, amazingly, I dont remember seeing Christopher Reeve. The Rosenbergs. That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. Type Private. Interestingly enough, Caddies are referred to as 'Schleppers'-has anyone played there recently? I wasnt really considered Outside just because I was Jewish, it was more because I was not from a conservative Swiss-Italian Catholic family. I wonder if there is a protestant/catholic divide in Scotland or Ireland? Thats because I recognized that horrible feeling when your very being is challenged, at the level of your DNA. 290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers But I really wonder what you could have said that would have made this individual realize how ignorant and insulting her words and attitude were. It is a fine course that underent a renovation by Arthur Hills a few years ago. Jessica provides a beautiful example of how subtle yet impactful hate can be. No do-overs. It was here that the games national organizations, the USGA and the PGA of America, established their roots. held at Quaker Ridge in Westchester County. (LogOut/ A lesson everyone should learn from. Phone: 914.967.6000. As we get older, we have the tools and have learned to speak out strongly against anti-semitism. This is such a relatable and honest piece of writing. What a beautifully written story. Unlike me, she craved approbation whereas I rather rejoiced in the opposite. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practicesof the time they were published. WebWestchester Country Club 99 Biltmore Avenue Rye, NY 10580 Phone: 914.967.6000 2021 Westchester Country Club. It happens. Their sons, born in the 1920s, went to a post private school, but for school dance or whatever, they could only date Jewish girls. we start to learn who we are. If you wish to go international, in Leeds, England, Moor Allerton was predominantly jewish. Thank you Jessica for writing this poignant reflection. Still, while you may have been silent and I agree with your husband, that was understandable given the context you did not allow yourself to buy the premise that there was/is such a thing as too Jewish. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all more thoughtful about how we can handle those experiences differently in the moment. And by the way, I had never thought of myself as A Jewish rich kid until that moment. Two clubs, Mount Kisco Country Club and Willow Ridge Country Club, exemplify the way golf clubs have evolved in changing economic and social conditions. Our golf course renovation & re-design, by world renowned course architect Rees Jones, was debuted to our membership in Spring 2022. Could your young self have disabused her of those? This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. I suppose questioning can often be a good reflex. One of the largest publishers in the United States, the Johns Hopkins University Press combines traditional books and journals publishing units with cutting-edge service divisions that sustain diversity and independence among nonprofit, scholarly publishers, societies, and associations. Tillinghasts greatest courses. 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. This swimming pool is still one of the biggest staples at Westchester Hills today for all members. You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. This is a piece of real depth. 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. I soon realized that quite a few other parents did see me that way even if they were totally fine with it. Also, in a funny way your friends casual thoughtless bigotry actually was a gift. I woke up as they say. 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. 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. Some had a few Jewish members. And that is where my anger comes in. New York, 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 golf course was designed by a legendarymore, this needs to be saidAbout a month ago, I was at the Brae Burn Country Club for a wedding and gotmore, This country club is awesome. It not only has an interesting version of the Biarritz but also holes such as a Capestein, Alpsberg, Redanowitz and the Schmear. None of the clubs queried in the survey had Negro members. 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. The 1920s is also when most of Westchester Countys public courses were built. More silence. The Club decided to build a new fireproof clubhouse with an internal sprinkler system. Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Health Clubs Sports Complexes 5. It was not something skimming the edges of our skin but bone deep. It hit you like a punch to the solar plexus and you did what we all have done. Jessica drew me in at the first sentence and kept me holding my breath until the last word. 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. I attended a private summer camp. Located in the heart of New York States prestigious Westchester County, Brae Burn has been a cherished part And she asked me if I wanted to join her so that we could see Superman in person. 940 Winnewood Road, Pelham Manor My daughter asked for latkes and Chanukah candles. Sam Snead took the $5,000 first prize, beating out soon-to-be greats ByronNelson and Ben Hogan, among others. They were tight knit and although my teachers wanted one of my classmates to be friends with me because we are intellectual peers, her parents soon forbade her from coming to my house. Public. Francis Ouimet, winner of the milestone US Open of 1913, played at Knollwood, as did the legendary Bobby Jones, who at one time held the course record with a round of 68. 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. 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. @Sara Kandler Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on my piece. 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. 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. One of which was Friday night Kaddish. Westchester Hills Golf Club dates all the way back to 1913 when it was designed by the first Head Pro, Peter Clark. 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. John Reid was elected the clubs first president. Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. 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. Thank you for so eloquently sharing this searingly honest and heartbreaking experience. It is obvious now. Sometimes you made me laugh but I also felt your pain and disappointment. I did not go to that event, but I vaguely remember him coming to town and the surrounding buzz. Address 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. 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