From Business: Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club is a country club community that offers entertainment, arts, and cultural and social activities. I dont think he truly understood it either. 914.669.5485 Westchester Hills Golf Club. These were the same clubs that 50 years earlier had signs saying no dogs no Jews or so the talk went. I do think that (especially girls, shy girls) react by not reacting. Our new simulator room will cure the winter blues and keep your swinging smooth all winter. So, in camp, which was Jewish style but not religious, we had an abbreviated Friday night service every week. 777 Albany Post Road, Briarcliff Manor Private. The countys sixth owned and operated course, Hudson Hills Golf Course, was built on the site of Sunset Hills, a course opened in New Castle in 1926. 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. In the early 1980's, the first irrigation system was installed on the golf course. Private. All Rights Reserved. Some of the most devilish greens I have ever played. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Fenway Golf Club opened in 1922 in Scarsdale with 27 holes designed by Devereux Emmet, who also laid out Bonnie Briar, Rye Golf Club, Hampshire Country Club, and Lake Isle Country Club. 914.698.8400 Second, Jewish country clubs were, on average, more luxurious and expensive than gentile clubs. Are there any "historically Jewish" public clubs in the country? Greenwich Country Club states they are your home away from home and that's exactly the vibe you get. Thats real and worth telling. Why do we have to put up with any? Really powerful and moving account of how were made to compromise who we are to fit in to a world we never really want to be a part of. This story is a great representation of how young Jews are no stranger to prejudice and ignorance. 808 Weaver Street, Larchmont Im relatively new to this site, having been referred by a friend in Philadelphia. 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. we start to learn who we are. Our kids are always watching and as parents we are modeling behaviors that our children will emulate. Driving range and practice green are available. The Westchester Country Club (or Westchester Biltmore Country Club) was founded in 1922 by John McEntee Bowman, who hired Walter Travis to design two golf courses in the Town of Harrison, New York, as a luxury resort hotel . The West Course was designed for championship play and has hosted PGA tournaments P.O. YP, the YP logo and all other YP marks contained herein are trademarks of YP LLC and/or YP affiliated companies. 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? Here are some more photos. 914.995.9200 Phone: 914.967.6000. A blizzard stopped the fun soon after, but when the ground thawed in April, the men moved to a 30-acre meadow owned by the neighborhood butcher, John Schotts, at North Broadway and Shonnard Place (across the street from St. Michaels Ukrainian Church today) where they could lay out a six-hole course. 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. Sleepy Hollow Country Club was founded in 1911 by some of the nations most prominent business leaders at the pinnacle of Americas Gilded Age. I woke up as they say. 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. 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. WebGuest Information. The Jewish Writing Project is now ranked as one of the "Top 50 Jewish Blogs" on the web. I realize now that she was a bit of a hanger-on and someone who struck me as wanting to impress. In 1926, another course was built to serve Lawrence Farms, a residential community. I've enjoyed many delicious meals here. so dont feel like you let yourself down. Daughter of an immigrant Jewish mother from the foothills of the Himalayas and a South Bronx born Puerto Rican Jewish father, Jessica Ursell is a veteran officer of the United States Air Force, poet, attorney, and progressive political activist. The clubs history includes two notable caddies, Ed Sullivan and Gene Sarazen, who worked there together in the early 1900s. The county acquired it from IBM and opened the new course in 2004. That is not to say it is alright, but we do learn a lot through pain and adversity. Great reminder that it is hard not to act too Jewish Whatever that means. - Mickey Mantle. It has various golf courses and, From Business: Find ACDelco auto parts for your vehicle at Country Club Services in Yonkers, NY. Thank you Jessica for this awesome read. The division also manages membership services for more than 50 scholarly and professional associations and societies. A golf club.more, The Round Hill Club is a wonderful property, club steeped in old world charm. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. This Jack Nicklaus signature design features undulating greens and several tree-lined dogleg fairways. Your actions or inactions that day did not change or detract from the person you are and were meant to be. The first time I heard the expression to Jew one down, was from my former mother-in -law. Maple Moor in White Plains was acquired in 1925. 99 Biltmore Avenue. @Adam S. Oh my goodness! Im so shocked this type of thing happened to you as well although I suppose I shouldnt be. 99 Biltmore Avenue Rye New York 10580 Westchester Next Event. Jess- I think embarking on your military career was a life of service and seeking justice. Thank you Jessica. I have also had a few similar experiences that I still berate myself over. He won 39 times on tour. Your blood is Jewish and now every fiber, thought, dream and breath is one. The Palestinians. Specializing in golf tournaments, family celebrations, and business functions, Westchester Hills Golf Club is the perfect venue for any event. It IS tough to respond in the moment and, as I have written, my silence has burned within me for decades since then. 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. It was so thought provokingI cant stop thinking about it and sharing with others. Salems10thhole (above) and6thhole (below). What are people saying about country clubs in Westchester County, NY? "One of the oldest golf courses in the country. Tillinghast and several legendary designers' marks on the course remain intact. 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. Dan Jenkins. others cruelties, It moved to Westchester in 1904 on the site currently occupied by Metropolis, then to Purchase in 1922. Thank you. Their membership is by invitation only. From my limited understanding, Sunningdale in N.Y. is worthy of study on many levels. Public. It is extremely well written and utilizes beautifully descriptive allusions and connections that were inspired by the trauma. 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. Sorry it took pain to birth this in you but that is how becoming one is birthed. You became one, not part of the many but one. For the world? Unfortunately, the story feels close to the heart and not uncommon. You were a guest. @nuritanderson Dear Nurit, Thank you so much for your comment and understanding my anger. 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. The course features fairways lined with mature trees, rolling hills, and contoured greens. That means that many people dont know any Jews literally none at all but have absorbed some of the poisonous allegations that fed genocide. New York City protected us. I just didnt think about it. @Regina Your comment juxtaposing childhood innocence when it is met by ignorant comments really hits home. I'm really fortunate that over the years I have enjoyed the golf course with my family. Who knows, maybe we could even talk to him! Hope, where it remains today. Our Jewishness, my Jewishness, was not a fancy fur coat pulled out of the closet to wear on the high holy days. 914.231.3461 Mount Vernon Barbell Health Clubs 3. It was won by Gene Sarazen, a Harrison native and Westchesters greatest homegrown golfer, who had won both the PGA and the US Open the year before. And I want to understand my emotions all of them especially why, after more than three and a half decades, I still have this smoldering anger at what happened and my response to what happened (or should I say my unfortunate, frustrating, and maddening lack of response) when I went to see Superman at the country club in the mid-1980s. What a powerful and meaningful story. 1995 American Jewish Historical Society 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). Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. After she left, I was astounded that I failed to reprimand her let alone ask her to leave our home. Box 249 Scarsdale, NY 10583. WebWestchester Country 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. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelsons heart. Also designed by Tom Winton, Sprain Lake is unique for its rolling and narrow layout with an abundance of water hazards. 10 Country Club Drive, Purchase 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. It was not something skimming the edges of our skin but bone deep. From Business: Founded in 1908, Pelham Country Club is a family-oriented facility in New York. Bill Shakespeare had it right. I have a good memory, but I seem to have blocked this out. Where the very best golf architects displayed their artistry. Love you and thanks for sharing. Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. The Sleepy Hollow clubhouse is as magnificent as the golf course. Member Lawrence Van Etten, a prominent civil engineer who designed many residential communities in New Rochelle and later the original course at Wykagyl, laid out the first 18 holes at Knollwood, a par-69 test at 5,305 yards. Your frame of reference doesnt contain the oh, this is what I should say or do The anger is still there, years later. How sad for the person who invited you to that event, that they hadnt learned to respect all religions, and that they werent taught that those words or thoughts of theirs were harmful. The current head pro at Metropolis, Craig Thomas, broke the competitive course record at Bethpage Black during the 2007 New York State Open. 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. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Our membership started growing with more and more young families and that is still the case today. Broadmoor in Indianapolis is a real pearl. It has moved me to tell my own frustrating tale. When I finally biked miles to his house one morning, he couldnt hang out because his dad told him he didnt want that Jewish rich kid being seen with his son. Hogan won the Westchester Open in 1940. 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. Adults are allowed to wear Neat Collarless Pullovers (no sweat shirts). I think the way we treat others is very telling of our role models and parental figures in our formative years. Four top professional golfers of the day were invited to play a competition of their own on the course, with a first-prize gold medal and $100 going to the champion. 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. With warehouses on three continents, worldwide sales representation, and a robust digital publishing program, the Books Division connects Hopkins authors to scholars, experts, and educational and research institutions around the world. There were pioneering clubs throughout Westchester. Sam Snead took the $5,000 first prize, beating out soon-to-be greats ByronNelson and Ben Hogan, among others. All rights reserved. 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. This story hits home not only because Jessica is my friend and I know the person she writes about, but because it is my story too, just with different characters and details. 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). 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). My grandparents in St. Louis had to belong to a Jewish country club; they were not welcome at a Christian country club. With a completely renovated clubhouse; new locker rooms and dining rooms, and an 18-hole course overlooking the rolling hills of North Salem, this club grows in popularity every year. 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. The insidious nature of anti-Semitism, or any type of hate for that matter, comes through clearly. 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. 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 friend was Irish Catholic? Had she heard or been taught that Jews killed Christ? Here are some more photos. I was in my late sixties at the time and had a lifetime of protesting prejudice behind me. I went to the Yeshiva Academy in Harrisburg, PA from kindergarten till 8th gradewith the same handful of Jewish kids who Im still friends with to this day. Our childhood innocence is often unprepared for such ignorance. You write that you were in your 60s when this happened to you and that you had a whole lifetime of experience responding to such remarks. I played an event at Northmoor a few years backfast greens and the renovation they did made it an OK course. The original course had 27 holes, but the club lost nine of them when I-684 was built. This was not an Orthodox enclave but a secular community in suburban Philadelphia where many Jews had settled. The Club began as a recreation facility associated with a nearby resort hotel called the Gedney Farm Hotel. Thank you Jessica for this beautiful and poignant piece on what it feels like to be a Jew a lot of the time. I absolutely love the point you make about Siegel and Shusters uniquely Jewish creation of Superman. This piece brings the event full circle. It took a while before I fully recognized and accepted that in many ways, they were not my people and I was not theirs. The original Casino was razed in 1936. 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. That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. This is a very well written piece. It gave you backbone. Dad: GROUCHO!!!. This is an essay to read and reread and to share with young people of any faith. (I kept wondering who the friend was.) Luxury chaise lounges, day beds, dining patio, and pool bar are among the upgrades to the facility. I understand your continued anger at remaining silent I wonder if its possible that your silence served a greater purpose sort of like queen Esthers silence and hiding of her religion something to consider. At the Country Club with Superman. Im ashamed of myself and my inaction. it would have been a fraction of the embarrassment and betrayal you felt! By the 1960s, five new clubs had sprung up (Hampshire, Brynwood, Brae Burn, and Rye) and two more (Somers Pointe and Lake Isle) were added in the 1970s. Change). Rees' vision was to liven our classic & historic golf course while upgrading playability & the overall golf experience. The commandment. According to Sports and The first was Mohansic Golf Course in Yorktown, which opened in 1925 on land deeded to the county by New York State. Lighthorse Harry Cooper won 31 times on tour before joining Metropolis as head pro from 1953 to 1978. What a wonderful essay, looking back at childhood memories and decisions with an experienced perspective. 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. It is also considered the home of the Westchester Golf Association, which was founded in 1916, and today provides more than a million dollars in college scholarships on a need basis to caddies every year. Type Private. The bans are applied through membership selection procedures which begin with the requirement that applicants must be proposed by members. 914.967.6161 1060 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor because while I was surrounded by plenty of Jewish people during childhood, it was not until years later that I realized being Jewish is such an intrinsic part of my identity. True Championz Martial Arts Health Clubs 4. Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. You did, indeed, wonder why this friend invited you to go with her to the country club since you and she werent close. By the time Saint Andrews started hosting tournaments, a handful of other Westchester clubs were in their nascent stages. @Sara Kandler Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on my piece. Tom Winton, official golf architect for the county Parks Commission, designed the four courses (along with Mount Kisco and several other area courses), although A. W. Tillinghast claimed to have been the original designer for Saxon Woods. The Best 10 Country Clubs near me in Westchester County, New York. I use to play a "historically African American" public club in North Chicago (Foss Park). . I was sent to ask the head partner of the camp for a decision. Web1. I very much enjoyed reading this piece. Please feel free to share any other writing with me. Regarded as one of the countys more challenging courses, Mohansic is a test to even the most experienced golfers. Moments before meeting Christopher Reeves and a bomb is dropped. Two clubs, Mount Kisco Country Club and Willow Ridge Country Club, exemplify the way golf clubs have evolved in changing economic and social conditions. 18 Bloomer Road, North Salem There was a thread some years ago about Jewish clubs and we discovered quite a few in the UK. I met other families who had Jewish background. Extensive course revisions in recent years have made this perennial Westchester favorite even more attractive and a greater challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Willow Ridge underwent even more transformations. I throughly enjoyed this essay. Westchester Country Club and Winged Foot Golf Club opened in 1922 and 1923, respectively, preceded in 1921 by Bonnie Briar Country Club in Larchmont, where artist Norman Rockwell was a charter member and Delmonicos managed the kitchen. Our experiences as children shape our values as adults. Private. His prize was $500 and the Wanamaker trophy, which had been donated by Rodman Wanamaker. I didnt know how to respond. Private. Prejudice and ignorance sometimes reveal themselves at unexpected times: from the mouth of a stranger, a work associate, or even a friend. Thus, we are taken by surprise; ambushed, as it were. Private. 914.698.4610 You learned a life lesson and were given a perfect memory full of literary device. AFTER you have the maturity and guts to handle it, you know what? Your writing is so captivating. Some had a few Jewish members. Project MUSE is a leading provider of digital humanities and social sciences content, providing access to journal and book content from nearly 300 publishers. Public. Brilliant writing, Jessica. The second PGA Championship in Westchester was held at Pelham Country Club in 1923. He was there. The renovation included green expansions of over 20,000 sq. Music was always playingoften classical, sometimes Gregorian chants, many times jazz, and those symphonic tangos beloved by my dad. The men might I like to go back and unravel events and have them make sense. A club similar to Banyan in SE FL is The Falls Club that also has a Joe Lee course. 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. Interesting that you wrote about Queen Esther. I didnt go to Hebrew school. Until the death in 2012, Bud Treacy attended all but one of the Governor's Day events. Im very glad I was able to release this story into the world and reading all these comments I see its impact and for that I am grateful. Fenway is one of the toughest short courses in Westchester. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Most evenings at our dinner table, my brother, my parents, and I (and on weekends my grandparents) discussed ideas. Nice work Jessica, what a thought-provoking piece! Great golf course, great caddies who know the course, greatmore, Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892. 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. Superman the Superman of Truth Justice and the American way was Siegel and Shusters uniquely Jewish creation, so how could she demand that I suppress my Jewish self? Our club was incorporated on November 1, 1913, under the name Gedney Farm Country Club. Relatively new owners have transformed this course into one of the most challenging in the county. I played The Standard Club in Alpharetta about 3 years ago and it is an interesting layout on rolling terrain. Other clubs which reported, usually reluctantly, that they had neither Jewish nor Negro members, included the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N. Y. ; The Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, N. Y. and The Meadowbrook Club in Jericho, L. I. Martin Barry, general manager of the Westchester County Club in Rye, N. Y. , said there were Jewish but no Negro members. 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