Pound Ridge Golf Club, Delamar Greenwich Harbor Announce Stay-and-Play
Package Includes New York’s Only Pete Dye Course, Waterfront Accommodations
Pound Ridge Golf Club – an hour north of Manhattan in Westchester County – and Delamar Greenwich Harbor announce a stay-and-play package combining New York’s only Pete Dye-design with waterfront accommodations.
The package includes a Friday or Saturday night stay at the hotel and one round of golf. Rates start at $550 (single-occupancy) and $729 (double-occupancy). Guests also receive:
• Golf shoe and club rental, including current model Titleists, Nikes and Cobras
• A $20 food and beverage voucher for the clubhouse
• 10% off all golf shop merchandise
• Continental breakfast
• A bottle of champagne/wine delivered to their room
• Invitations to the hotel’s private wine and cheese reception
• A yacht cruise featuring views of the Greenwich Harbor, its islands and the famous houses lining the shore
“The rolling terrain and tree-lined fairways of Pound Ridge combined with the coastal ambiance of our boutique hotel create the perfect experience for discerning golfers who want to play one of the elite courses in the U.S.,” says Samantha Stout, Delamar Greenwich Harbor’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Delamar Greenwich Harbor features 82 deluxe rooms and suites hard on the Harbor. Designed to evoke old world charm, it houses a full service spa by Elemis, 500 feet of private dock and an award-winning restaurant and bar, L'escale.
“This stay-and-play is an ideal one-night escape for those living in the Tri-State area, or an exciting addition to any New York City leisure or business trip,” says Ken Wang, Pound Ridge’s owner.
A strategic blend of challenging driving holes and intriguing risk/reward approach shots have earned Pound Ridge a spot alongside TPC Sawgrass, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Whistling Straits and Harbour Town in Dye’s pantheon of work.
GOLF Magazine recently named Pound Ridge its “No. 1 U.S. Open-Worthy Public Course,” adding to a list of world-class accolades from Golf Digest, Golfweek, AskMen.com, Rolex and LINKS Magazine.
For reservations: www.delamargreenwich.com, 866.335.2627.
About Pound Ridge Golf Club
Opened in 2008, Pound Ridge Golf Club is the only course in New York designed by the legendary Pete Dye. Located in Westchester County, it is less than an hour north of New York City and less than 15 minutes from Stamford and Greenwich, Connecticut. Pound Ridge Golf Club is the premier high-end, public course in the metropolitan New York area.
Crafted by Dye, his son Perry and long-time Dye construction manager/lead shaper Michael Langkau, Pound Ridge Golf Club is a full bentgrass facility, hewn from 172 acres of magnificent cliffs, streams and wooded hills. Dramatic rock formations and boulders were left on-site, creating one of the most visually stunning settings for golf in the U.S. More than 14,000-linear-feet of rock wall surrounds trees, wetlands and water hazards. These frame contoured fairways which wind through hardwood forests and fescue mounds leading to open meadows with picturesque green complexes.
Pound Ridge Golf Club plays to a par-72 and houses five sets of tees and measures 7,165 yards. It boasts a practice range, short game area and putting green. The property features some of the highest points in Westchester County, with a number of tee boxes offering expansive vistas of the surrounding countryside. Notable holes include the par-5, 13th – home to “Pete’s Rock,” a giant boulder that rests in the middle of the fairway – and the par-3 15th – dubbed “Headstone” – which is flanked on the right by a large rock outcropping that protrudes into the elongated, 9,000-square-foot green.
Recent accolades for Pound Ridge Golf Club include:
• “No. 1 U.S. Open-Worthy Public Course, 2012” – GOLF Magazine
• “No. 1 New York City Area Golf Course, 2010” – AskMen.com
• “America’s Best New Courses, 2009” – Golf Digest
• “Top Ten You Can Play, No. 2, 2008” – GOLF Magazine
• “Best New Courses, 2008” – LINKS Magazine
• “America’s Best New Courses, 2008” – Golfweek
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Pine Hollow's Mike Meehan Wins Third Long Island Open at Bethpage Red
With a final round 68 Meehan thought he had won the event (he was told on 16 he had a two shot lead) but it would take a three hole playoff for him to finally capture his third Long Island Open title.
Three times in the past five years (2008, 2009, 2012) Mike has raised the winning trophy.
Nowadays Mike is busy with his Head Professional duties at the Pine Hollow Country Club -- usually waking up at 5am and getting to the course. He beat Matt Dobyns in the playoff who is also taking on the challenges as a first year Head Pro at the Fresh Meadow Club.
Both Meehan and Dobyns finished one stroke ahead of Joe Saladino who was trying to become the first amateur to win the Long Island Open since 1928.
Three's a charm -- congratulations Mike!
Three times in the past five years (2008, 2009, 2012) Mike has raised the winning trophy.
Nowadays Mike is busy with his Head Professional duties at the Pine Hollow Country Club -- usually waking up at 5am and getting to the course. He beat Matt Dobyns in the playoff who is also taking on the challenges as a first year Head Pro at the Fresh Meadow Club.
Both Meehan and Dobyns finished one stroke ahead of Joe Saladino who was trying to become the first amateur to win the Long Island Open since 1928.
Three's a charm -- congratulations Mike!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Haft2Laugh Comedy Performs at Indian Hills Country Club
It was a packed house at the Indian Hills Country Club as its members and guests enjoyed a night of “Dinner & a Show” presented by Haft2Laugh Comedy Productions. With four of Long Island’s most talented comedians everyone was treated to a night of filled with laughter.
Eric Haft started the night off as the MC and Host. His imitations of Sylvester Stallone, Christopher Lloyd (Jim in Taxi), Marlon Brando, and an unforgettable rendition of dinner specials in an Italian restaurant was a fantastic start to a great night.
Following this opening bit Peter Bales, a long time professional comedian here on Long Island nailed it with his interaction with the crowd. Following Peter was the #1 Long Island Comedian (voted on by Long Island Press readers) Rich Walker. His comic recollection of his trip to Disney World just brought down the house.
Headlining the night was the amazingly talented and witty Carie Karavas. Carie is a comedy superstar in the New York tri-state area and she was shining this night with her fast delivery and family situations that everyone could relate to.
The night was so good Indian Hills is already talking about having another for its members in the fall.
Jeannine Harrington of Indian Hills said this about Haft2Laugh Comedy Productions and the night, ”I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t sure what kind of response we would get from the members. Well, it turned out great. The comedians were fabulous, the members had a great night, and working with Haft2Laugh was fabulous.”
Eric Haft started the night off as the MC and Host. His imitations of Sylvester Stallone, Christopher Lloyd (Jim in Taxi), Marlon Brando, and an unforgettable rendition of dinner specials in an Italian restaurant was a fantastic start to a great night.
Following this opening bit Peter Bales, a long time professional comedian here on Long Island nailed it with his interaction with the crowd. Following Peter was the #1 Long Island Comedian (voted on by Long Island Press readers) Rich Walker. His comic recollection of his trip to Disney World just brought down the house.
Headlining the night was the amazingly talented and witty Carie Karavas. Carie is a comedy superstar in the New York tri-state area and she was shining this night with her fast delivery and family situations that everyone could relate to.
The night was so good Indian Hills is already talking about having another for its members in the fall.
Jeannine Harrington of Indian Hills said this about Haft2Laugh Comedy Productions and the night, ”I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t sure what kind of response we would get from the members. Well, it turned out great. The comedians were fabulous, the members had a great night, and working with Haft2Laugh was fabulous.”
Thursday, May 10, 2012
MOTHER'S PLAY FOR FREE AT TALLGRASS GOLF CLUB
MOTHER'S PLAY FOR FREE AT TALLGRASS GOLF CLUB
On Mother's Day, your mom plays FREE with your paid greens fee after 12 noon!
Tallgrass Golf Course Ranked 2nd on Long Island in Golfweek's Best Public Access Courses New York State 2010, 2011 and 2012.
A Gil Hanse Design.
For more information or to book a tee time call the pro shop at (631) 209-9359 or visit us at www.tallgrassgc.com
On Mother's Day, your mom plays FREE with your paid greens fee after 12 noon!
Tallgrass Golf Course Ranked 2nd on Long Island in Golfweek's Best Public Access Courses New York State 2010, 2011 and 2012.
A Gil Hanse Design.
For more information or to book a tee time call the pro shop at (631) 209-9359 or visit us at www.tallgrassgc.com
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A Pet Project
If you would classify yourself as a ‘dog person,’ raise your hand. I see a multitude of hands in the air. Even if you don’t currently have a lovable canine in your house, most of us can’t help but melt like a snow cone on a warm day at the sight of a cute doggie.
To the right, you can see yours truly and Winston, the second soft-coated Wheaten Terrier we have made a part of our lives. Rescuing two dogs is an incredible experience… The joy they bring to our lives is amazing. One of my favorite memories with Bailey (our first rescue, who is now running around on the golf course in heaven) was when we went to my golf club during the winter, and watched him enjoy all that free space.
Winston has never actually been ON a golf course, but has visited many as I take him along in the car to the multitude of fabulous courses on Long Island. And yes, there is a longtime connection between dogs and golf. Many course pros and superintendents through the years have brought their friendly pooches with them to the course, and found that they can chip in to help as well, whether it be chasing geese or simply entertaining the members. This is our rather unique cover story for the issue you’re reading right now. From the legacy of dogs at Inwood Country Club to the friendly Fido’s elsewhere, these hard-working and precious pups are worth their weight in milk bones.
But there are other things to bark about in this issue of Golfing Magazine. Now that the colder months are here, we daydream about traveling elsewhere to enjoy time on the course. You’ll find travel profiles about places to play and stay in San Diego and Carlsbad, California, as well as a wonderful account of golf in Italy as provided by noted sports psychologist Dr. Tom Ferraro. Even our own “Breakfast Ball” hacker, David Weiss, recounts a memorable winter ‘buddies’ golf trip that included his own Mom.
We also bring you up close & personal to two women of golf – one of whom you’ve heard of, Natalie Gulbis, who spent some quality time on Long Island not so long ago … and someone else you will be hearing more of, Denise Martorana, who is one of the most talented and accomplished golfers on Long Island.
When it comes to on-the-course action, we have highlights of some of the most dramatic events of the 2011 season, including the Carey Cup competition at Bethpage, and the Nassau Invitational at Nassau Country Club – both of which featured incredible performances by the two best amateur golfers in our area, Joe Saladino and Mike Miller.
We also provide a recap of a wonderful golf gathering we called the “Golfing Magazine Extravaganza.” On a beautiful October afternoon at Cedarbrook Country Club, dozens of you joined us for a great day of golf, food, and fun. We plan to hold SEVERAL of these outings in 2012, so stay tuned for more information!
Of course, during the winter months, we’ll need to keep our minds on the game … and to do that, we offer valuable instructional advice from our stable of experts. This includes the importance of being custom fit for the most important club in your arsenal – no, not the driver. We’re talking about your PUTTER. For most high handicappers, it is the most overlooked stick in your bag.
Whatever the winter holds for us weather-wise, we can always stay connected to the game we love. We can start counting the days to the start of the 2012 golf season, with the promise that the best is yet to come.
To the right, you can see yours truly and Winston, the second soft-coated Wheaten Terrier we have made a part of our lives. Rescuing two dogs is an incredible experience… The joy they bring to our lives is amazing. One of my favorite memories with Bailey (our first rescue, who is now running around on the golf course in heaven) was when we went to my golf club during the winter, and watched him enjoy all that free space.
Winston has never actually been ON a golf course, but has visited many as I take him along in the car to the multitude of fabulous courses on Long Island. And yes, there is a longtime connection between dogs and golf. Many course pros and superintendents through the years have brought their friendly pooches with them to the course, and found that they can chip in to help as well, whether it be chasing geese or simply entertaining the members. This is our rather unique cover story for the issue you’re reading right now. From the legacy of dogs at Inwood Country Club to the friendly Fido’s elsewhere, these hard-working and precious pups are worth their weight in milk bones.
But there are other things to bark about in this issue of Golfing Magazine. Now that the colder months are here, we daydream about traveling elsewhere to enjoy time on the course. You’ll find travel profiles about places to play and stay in San Diego and Carlsbad, California, as well as a wonderful account of golf in Italy as provided by noted sports psychologist Dr. Tom Ferraro. Even our own “Breakfast Ball” hacker, David Weiss, recounts a memorable winter ‘buddies’ golf trip that included his own Mom.
We also bring you up close & personal to two women of golf – one of whom you’ve heard of, Natalie Gulbis, who spent some quality time on Long Island not so long ago … and someone else you will be hearing more of, Denise Martorana, who is one of the most talented and accomplished golfers on Long Island.
When it comes to on-the-course action, we have highlights of some of the most dramatic events of the 2011 season, including the Carey Cup competition at Bethpage, and the Nassau Invitational at Nassau Country Club – both of which featured incredible performances by the two best amateur golfers in our area, Joe Saladino and Mike Miller.
We also provide a recap of a wonderful golf gathering we called the “Golfing Magazine Extravaganza.” On a beautiful October afternoon at Cedarbrook Country Club, dozens of you joined us for a great day of golf, food, and fun. We plan to hold SEVERAL of these outings in 2012, so stay tuned for more information!
Of course, during the winter months, we’ll need to keep our minds on the game … and to do that, we offer valuable instructional advice from our stable of experts. This includes the importance of being custom fit for the most important club in your arsenal – no, not the driver. We’re talking about your PUTTER. For most high handicappers, it is the most overlooked stick in your bag.
Whatever the winter holds for us weather-wise, we can always stay connected to the game we love. We can start counting the days to the start of the 2012 golf season, with the promise that the best is yet to come.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
You Can Feel It.
Spring turning into summer, with the hope of great golf weather to come. This spring has been wildly inconsistent, with one week of gorgeous weather followed by a week of showers and downpours, leading to more than a few postponed outings and rounds with your buddies. That’s why we need to make every nice golf day count. And what better way to do it than with free greens fees.
In this issue, we profile the 10 Long Island golf courses that are a part of this year’s Golfing Magazine ‘Free Golf’ program. With words and glorious photos, we give you a taste of these varied and terrific courses, all of which offer unique challenges for enjoyable rounds of golf. There’s still time to subscribe and get in on the action. If you’ve played these courses before, no doubt you’re eager to return… and if there are courses on the list you’ve never tried, this is a perfect opportunity to experience a new venue.
Also in this issue, we have our cover story which spotlights someone who has become synonymous with Bethpage State Park. The longtime director of the park, Dave Catalano, has retired after 45 years with State Parks and a list of accomplishments that includes hosting two U.S Opens at Bethpage Black. For the tens of thousands of us who, in person, watched golf’s best try to tame the Black on two separate occasions, along with all of us who’ve tried to do the same ourselves, we owe a large debt of gratitude to Dave for all his incredible work over the years. We caught up with Dave at his recent retirement party which was held – where else – at Bethpage’s Carlyle on the Green.
As for YOUR golf game, you’ll find information in the pages ahead that are designed to sharpen your skills, with instructional tips for the physical, mental, and even nutritional aspects of the game.
When it comes to equipment, it might just be time to look at the clubs in your bag, and think about getting some new ones. Many of us have thought about doing it the ‘right way’ – to actually be custom fit for a new set – and in our “Breakfast Ball” column, our own David Weiss shares his own custom-fitting experience with us. David calls it an ‘eye-opening, educational and somewhat sobering experience.’ Yes, the monitors and computer read-outs will tell you where your deficiencies are, but you also learn how new, custom-fit clubs can make a substantial difference. Listen… if this can help David, it can help anyone.
This issue also includes our updated ‘golfing planner’, with a list of upcoming Charity Outings and recaps of some successful outings already played. Don’t forget about the important information from the Executive Women’s Golf Association, also known as the EWGA, with the largest chapter on the country thriving right here on Long Island.
So, we’re off and running. We’re well into the 2011 golf season, with many great rounds ahead of us, and much to do. As always, we’re here to help, because any day you can get out there to play is indeed a day to remember.
In this issue, we profile the 10 Long Island golf courses that are a part of this year’s Golfing Magazine ‘Free Golf’ program. With words and glorious photos, we give you a taste of these varied and terrific courses, all of which offer unique challenges for enjoyable rounds of golf. There’s still time to subscribe and get in on the action. If you’ve played these courses before, no doubt you’re eager to return… and if there are courses on the list you’ve never tried, this is a perfect opportunity to experience a new venue.
Also in this issue, we have our cover story which spotlights someone who has become synonymous with Bethpage State Park. The longtime director of the park, Dave Catalano, has retired after 45 years with State Parks and a list of accomplishments that includes hosting two U.S Opens at Bethpage Black. For the tens of thousands of us who, in person, watched golf’s best try to tame the Black on two separate occasions, along with all of us who’ve tried to do the same ourselves, we owe a large debt of gratitude to Dave for all his incredible work over the years. We caught up with Dave at his recent retirement party which was held – where else – at Bethpage’s Carlyle on the Green.
As for YOUR golf game, you’ll find information in the pages ahead that are designed to sharpen your skills, with instructional tips for the physical, mental, and even nutritional aspects of the game.
When it comes to equipment, it might just be time to look at the clubs in your bag, and think about getting some new ones. Many of us have thought about doing it the ‘right way’ – to actually be custom fit for a new set – and in our “Breakfast Ball” column, our own David Weiss shares his own custom-fitting experience with us. David calls it an ‘eye-opening, educational and somewhat sobering experience.’ Yes, the monitors and computer read-outs will tell you where your deficiencies are, but you also learn how new, custom-fit clubs can make a substantial difference. Listen… if this can help David, it can help anyone.
This issue also includes our updated ‘golfing planner’, with a list of upcoming Charity Outings and recaps of some successful outings already played. Don’t forget about the important information from the Executive Women’s Golf Association, also known as the EWGA, with the largest chapter on the country thriving right here on Long Island.
So, we’re off and running. We’re well into the 2011 golf season, with many great rounds ahead of us, and much to do. As always, we’re here to help, because any day you can get out there to play is indeed a day to remember.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Spring is here… and it’s about time!
By any measure, it was a miserable winter. The Christmas weekend blizzard kicked it off, and led to the snowiest January on record; nearly three feet of snow in January alone, erasing all thoughts of playing any winter golf until the snow cover melted – and that took more than two months.
Those of us who didn’t sneak away for a warm-weather golf trip have waited patiently. But now, the new golf season is here. And we’re ready to hit the ground running, with our bag of clubs resting on our shoulders.
Despite a harsh winter, many of our area golf courses are in superb shape to start the season. The credit goes to the unsung heroes of courses public and private: The golf course superintendent. In the cover story in our first issue of 2011, we hear from four course superintendents who are among the best – not only on Long Island, but anywhere in the country. They share their expertise and philosophy on how they manage to meet the challenges and ever-changing conditions each season. For a superintendent, there really is no ‘down time.’ And these four ‘course magicians’ also pass along some advice on how to take care of our own lawns – even if we don’t have a finely manicured putting green in our backyard.
Getting courses in shape is one part of the equation. We also need to get our swings in synch. Our team of local professionals provides tips on everything from swing speed to putting to how to handle defeat in a match – something we hope is only a rare occurrence for you.
In this issue, we also lay out your ‘golfing planner’ for months to come; a comprehensive Charity Outings calendar will take you from spring to summer with a multitude of events to choose from, all for a good cause. You’ll also find the season calendars for the Met PGA and LIGA, as well as important information for those of you considering membership in the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association), of which the largest chapter in the country is right here on Long Island.
On the lighter side, our own ‘resident hacker’, David Weiss, sprinkles in some random thoughts on heading back to the golf course as he confronts the most intimidating sign posted on any course in the world - and that sign is right here in our own backyard.
A final few words to those of you who may face a delay in returning to the golf course as you rehab from off-season surgery. I literally feel your pain. The numbers on back pain are staggering: 80% of all working Americans will be affected by back pain at some point in their lives. Last year, back pain sufferers spent $86 billion dollars looking for relief. In my case, I opted for the ‘last resort’ of surgery to deal with severe disc problems, with four screws and two rods inserted into the bones of my spine.
Recovery is slow, and physical therapy is a must. My goal is to start playing again on July 4th. To all of you who are working hard to swing that club again, here’s hoping we meet on the golf course this summer. In the meantime, let’s keep our heads in the game by doing all we can to prepare for our return – and to a great degree, that’s what this issue of Golfing Magazine is all about.
There’s a phrase commonly used during spring training in baseball: ‘Hope springs eternal.’ In fact, that expression can apply to nearly everything in life as the winter turns into spring… and for us golfers, it means the new season is here.
Those of us who didn’t sneak away for a warm-weather golf trip have waited patiently. But now, the new golf season is here. And we’re ready to hit the ground running, with our bag of clubs resting on our shoulders.
Despite a harsh winter, many of our area golf courses are in superb shape to start the season. The credit goes to the unsung heroes of courses public and private: The golf course superintendent. In the cover story in our first issue of 2011, we hear from four course superintendents who are among the best – not only on Long Island, but anywhere in the country. They share their expertise and philosophy on how they manage to meet the challenges and ever-changing conditions each season. For a superintendent, there really is no ‘down time.’ And these four ‘course magicians’ also pass along some advice on how to take care of our own lawns – even if we don’t have a finely manicured putting green in our backyard.
Getting courses in shape is one part of the equation. We also need to get our swings in synch. Our team of local professionals provides tips on everything from swing speed to putting to how to handle defeat in a match – something we hope is only a rare occurrence for you.
In this issue, we also lay out your ‘golfing planner’ for months to come; a comprehensive Charity Outings calendar will take you from spring to summer with a multitude of events to choose from, all for a good cause. You’ll also find the season calendars for the Met PGA and LIGA, as well as important information for those of you considering membership in the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association), of which the largest chapter in the country is right here on Long Island.
On the lighter side, our own ‘resident hacker’, David Weiss, sprinkles in some random thoughts on heading back to the golf course as he confronts the most intimidating sign posted on any course in the world - and that sign is right here in our own backyard.
A final few words to those of you who may face a delay in returning to the golf course as you rehab from off-season surgery. I literally feel your pain. The numbers on back pain are staggering: 80% of all working Americans will be affected by back pain at some point in their lives. Last year, back pain sufferers spent $86 billion dollars looking for relief. In my case, I opted for the ‘last resort’ of surgery to deal with severe disc problems, with four screws and two rods inserted into the bones of my spine.
Recovery is slow, and physical therapy is a must. My goal is to start playing again on July 4th. To all of you who are working hard to swing that club again, here’s hoping we meet on the golf course this summer. In the meantime, let’s keep our heads in the game by doing all we can to prepare for our return – and to a great degree, that’s what this issue of Golfing Magazine is all about.
There’s a phrase commonly used during spring training in baseball: ‘Hope springs eternal.’ In fact, that expression can apply to nearly everything in life as the winter turns into spring… and for us golfers, it means the new season is here.
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