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. Where the very best golf architects displayed their artistry. Books Regardless of the decade, the club has been home to several players who made their marks on the game, including one Ben Hogan, who was an assistant pro at Century. WebTrump National Golf Club - Westchester. This continued even after I revealed that I was Jewish. I like that you ended with Never Again because I believe everyone should be reminding themselves of that sentiment everyday. Our experiences as children shape our values as adults. 914.698.8400 We couldn't be happier with the renovations that were done and we thank our entire membership for their help and support! Until the death in 2012, Bud Treacy attended all but one of the Governor's Day events. Jessica drew me in at the first sentence and kept me holding my breath until the last word. The great irony of all of it is that the only thing I remember from this event is that I stayed silent. 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? It offers championship golf, tennis, swimming,, this course is ok but the range was mostly sand. A number of truly spectacular courses have opened in Westchester in the last two decades. Private. The beautiful lighting throughout the stonework makes the new space a perfect spot for transitioning from day to night. I look forward to reading more of Jessicas work. 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. 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]. 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. 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. Unlike me, she craved approbation whereas I rather rejoiced in the opposite. I hope our childrens generation have not had similar ones. One day Patty Prendergast (wow, I still remember her name from over 60 years ago! I read Jessica Ursells story about Superman at the Country club. But this was my mother in law!! I've not played it, but I've heard good things. It brought back many memories, when just for a moment you feel less than. You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. 1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers For a long time I didnt fully understand what had happened, and out of shame I kept it to myself. 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. If you have the opportunity to play golf here or enjoy a meal, I know you will agree. The club stumbled financially, however, and the county bought it in 1955, made substantial improvements, and opened it to the public in 1957. - Mickey Mantle. Jessica. (212) 923-2813. 99 Biltmore Avenue Rye New York 10580 Westchester Next Event. 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. Together, they formed the United States Golf Association and named Tallmadge its first secretary. Jessica writes with confidence and depth tackling issues that were right in our faces as Jewish kids in the 70s in mostly no. 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. Your innocence ripped from you, your story is now available as a voice for those of us who have felt voiceless, just as you did. Our membership started growing with more and more young families and that is still the case today. In 1897, the club purchased new property where it could build an 18-hole course at Mt. The day finally arrived. Site by Clubessential Options Close Site Options Irony indeed. The course is open year-round and also offers a practice green and a catering facility. Private. HFS clients enjoy state-of-the-art warehousing, real-time access to critical business data, accounts receivable management and collection, and unparalleled customer service. Read the latest issue of Westchester magazine for FREE! 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. At Westchester Hills, our members value a year-round experience. This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. 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. 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. 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. Host of five U.S. Your memory is far greater than a superfluous one. Love you and thanks for sharing. 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 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. Golfers are treated to a beautiful view of much of the 7,000-yard course on the first tee, and can choose four sets of tees to match their unique skill level and playing style. I did not go to that event, but I vaguely remember him coming to town and the surrounding buzz. And, yet, you didnt say anything likely because you wanted to be a proper host as she was in your home. It is blocked out with emotions. 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. All rights reserved. I felt how good itmore, Last week I was on the grounds of this country club on a beautiful fall day.more. Am israel chai! By the time Saint Andrews started hosting tournaments, a handful of other Westchester clubs were in their nascent stages. Well told. Oh how enlightening Dont be too hard on yourself as you were a young girl back then and thinking with your heart instead of with your heart, mind and soul. A public course and two private ventures followed (and failed) until, in 1965, the current club was founded. There is the Standard Club in Alpharetta, Georgia as well. Or you lack the words, or the experience to answer back. Generally, only a few negative votesin some clubs, only oneneed be cast to blackball an applicant. Please feel free to share any other writing with me. 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. Automatic and visceral. Private. To thine own self be true, I love this essay! There was a thread some years ago about Jewish clubs and we discovered quite a few in the UK. Their membership is by invitation only. 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. 914.231.3490 This is a very well written piece. I reconnected with extended family, attending and planning huge family seders. I would also like to add that as a Gentile, I learned a lot too. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook 844.211.0512 Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Me: Yes, dad, a country club. Phone: (914) 723-3200. I am filled with sympathy for the younger you. Ravisloe and Lake Shore in the Chicago burbs were very much Jewish clubs back in the day. In that moment I became a bystander in her attempt to have me erase my essence. Ah it was a different time. I will go back and sign in to comment there as well. John Reid was elected the clubs first president. 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. I love the way this piece was written. Westchester Hills Golf Club. 120 Cabrini Blvd. 914.834.0992 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). Driving range and practice green are available. 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? 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. The club has hosted three Met Opens, including the 1936 edition when a young assistant club pro from Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey named Byron Nelson beat the games top players to begin his legendary professional career. You pose interesting questions in your writing. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all more thoughtful about how we can handle those experiences differently in the moment. The original course had 27 holes, but the club lost nine of them when I-684 was built. However, one of my favorite courses in the entire state regardless of affiliation is Banyan Golf Club. 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. Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. Great piece, Jessica. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. That was strange. Public. Your anger is palpable and understandable. Brilliant writing, Jessica. 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. A club similar to Banyan in SE FL is The Falls Club that also has a Joe Lee course. My parents werent only not Italian and Catholic. Wow I just read your comment. P.O. I think their staying power helps us become who we are. Explore the courses, review the details, and find out which course you should play next. Dad: A country club? Im glad we are friends from across the sea and I hope to meet you one day. I was, therefore, dependent on her grace for a once in a lifetime experience. We entered the club but, amazingly, I dont remember seeing Christopher Reeve. 914.723.6000 We werent elite, even though my parents were elated as they moved us out of the Amalgamated Workmens Circle housing in the Bronx to the cushy azalea filled suburbs of Westchester. The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. 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. The club has two 18-hole courses designed by Walter Travis as well as a parthree course and extensive practice facilities. This course begins with 473 yards of intimidation, a long par four that sets the tone for play on this Westchester classic designed by Devereux Emmet and A.W. 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. The bans are applied through membership selection procedures which begin with the requirement that applicants must be proposed by members. 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. We made them and we lit them. You were eager for an experience that you would treasure. It was a great place to hang their coats, not to mention a wicker basket with snacks and libations. I was so unnerved by this that I called my mother. 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. With my dad it would have been: What a beautifully written story. Indeed, 39 posted responses, so far, is much higher than on other posts Ive read. 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. I need to stand up for injustices and not remain silent for fear of conflict. My Jewish self was not something I ever questioned then or now. Copyright 2022 Westchester Jewish Council. Our childhood innocence is often unprepared for such ignorance. 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. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. In our home lived the very essence of Tikkun Olam. 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. Im quite honored to read your memory as it helps me to rejoice in feeling whole and knowing Im not alone. But if you can tell the story to a child or grandchild, it can be a blessing. 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. Located in the heart of New York States prestigious Westchester County, Brae Burn has been a cherished part I played The Standard Club in Alpharetta about 3 years ago and it is an interesting layout on rolling terrain. The first USGA-sanctioned US Amateur Championship was held the next year at Newport CC, and he won handily. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. It moved to Westchester in 1904 on the site currently occupied by Metropolis, then to Purchase in 1922. others cruelties, 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. Sometimes antisemitic words are thrown around carelessly: Dont Jew me down, You people are so good with money but ignorance is no excuse. Western clubs in Omaha, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles and San Mateo rounded out the list. 914.231.3481 Private Golf Club sites by MembersFirst | Terms of Use | Privacy | Request My Information. Opens and a PGA Championship as well as numerous other national tournaments, Winged Foot features two of A.W. Engineers is 79 in Best Classic. 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. Many thanks to the writers who have shared their work with us and have helped create a supportive online community for Jewish writers. Thinking about it now, I wonder why she chose me and not any of her other friends. (LogOut/ (I kept wondering who the friend was.) The Rosenbergs. Here's a link to the site if you'd like to check it out: Sarasota-Manatee Jewish News (Sarasota, FL), CLAL-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Toba Abramczyk (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Ilan Braun (Le Tour-du-Parc, Brittany, France), Elaine Freilich Culbertson (Philadelphia, PA), Natalie Zellat Dyen (Huntingdon Valley, PA ), Dina Ripsman Eylon (Thornhill, Ontario, Canada), Anna Gersman (Schomberg, Ontario, Canada), Pamela Jay Gottfried and Jonah Gottfried (Atlanta, GA), Naomi Gross (Tel Aviv, Israel) and Shira Sebban (Sydney, Australia), Amy Krakovitz, Leah Kwiatskowski, Isaac Turtletaub, Sam Friedman, Jason Garfinkle, Sam Cohen, Isabelle Katz, and Olivia Weidner (Charlotte, NC), Esther D. Kustanowitz (Los Angeles , CA ), Kayla Schneider-Smith (Rishon LeZion, Israel), Carol Westreich Solomon (Montgomery Village, MD), Ellen Sue Spicer-Jacobson (Bala Cynwyd, PA), Olivia Wiznitzer (Washington Heights., NY). 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. Private. Moral of the story: Always act as bravely and courageously as Queen Esther. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? The Roaring Twenties saw a burst of golf-course creation in Westchester that further cemented the countys place in the annals of the game. 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. How can we make things better? The Apawamis Club in Rye began as a social club in 1890, but added a rudimentary nine-hole golf course in 1896. Dining Rules. 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. The instantaneous decision you made helped shape your approach to people as you grew older. @Billy Cohen I am very touched by the tender and thoughtful nature of your comment. Learn More. 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. 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 opened a door for youto all the past struggles of your people. I throughly enjoyed this essay. The Club began as a recreation facility associated with a nearby resort hotel called the Gedney Farm Hotel. 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. According to Sports and 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. Your poignant and well-written essay references the prejudices that I think most, if not all, Jews have encountered in one way or other. Still, we can piece together some general impressions. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. This story is a great representation of how young Jews are no stranger to prejudice and ignorance. 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. 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. On the one hand Jewish religious practice is weaker in northern Westchester than in areas closer to New York we start to learn who we are. 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. Barney, I'm glad you enjoyed your day at Briarwood; I couldn't find the link on your post. Just as we were about to enter. I dont think he truly understood it either. Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. Two clubs, Mount Kisco Country Club and Willow Ridge Country Club, exemplify the way golf clubs have evolved in changing economic and social conditions. Change). 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. Im so ashamed and angry that my silence constituted a negation of my essence. 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. Jack Burke Jr. was head pro for two years before he left to play on tour full-time where he won both the Masters and the PGA Championship. During luncheon, the woman began railing against the dirty Orthodox Jews who summered in her New Hampshire town of Bethlehem. I just didnt think about it. After all, a club is a business. 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. 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. I suppose questioning can often be a good reflex. I really understand that. 808 Weaver Street, Larchmont These were the same clubs that 50 years earlier had signs saying no dogs no Jews or so the talk went. Westchester Golf & County Club Maintenance Private Clubs Golf Courses (561) 734-3204 12440 S Jog Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33437 9. Maple Moor in White Plains was acquired in 1925. 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. 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. Location. Your writing is accomplished and I found your story both moving and fascinating. Tillinghast design hosts the Mittelmark Invitational, a top tournament for select young golfers. Aberdeen Country Club Tennis SP Tennis 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. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practicesof the time they were published. Water hazards and bunkers come into play on nearly every hole. No shame in that!! The division also manages membership services for more than 50 scholarly and professional associations and societies. Arthur Fenn from Aiken, Georgia, who later became the first American-born golf professional, won two invitational tournaments there in 1897. Three years later, it moved to its present location and built an 18-hole course that Ben Hogan once called the toughest short course I have ever played. The club hosts one of the longest-running golf events in America, the US Senior Golf Association annual championship, which started there in 1905. Public. You learned a life lesson and were given a perfect memory full of literary device. So often our conversations turned to justice. Founded in 1892 as Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, AJH is the official publication of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS), the oldest national ethnic historical organization in the United States. It was a private nine-hole course that the county expanded to 18 holes and opened in 1927.

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