DISCOVER ALL WE CAN OFFER Play Our Video Club Life And that is where my anger comes in. Designed by county golf architect Tom Winton and opened in 1931, this course offers a rolling, wooded landscape along with a practice green, driving range, and pro shop. I realize now that she was a bit of a hanger-on and someone who struck me as wanting to impress. Lake Merced Country Club in San Francisco, CA is one of note as well--but was hacked by Rees Jones' firm (IMHO). The modern terms microaggression and macroaggression are completely inadequate when framed against the backdrop of the worlds most horrific offense. Jewishness was less of my identity than Jessicas but this same feeling of angst permeated me for weeks (a lifetime for a middle schooler). Great golf course, great caddies who know the course, greatmore, Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892. In fact, had I had any time to think about it, it wouldve been obvious that acquiescing to her demand would be the very antithesis of everything that Superman represents. I passed your essay on to my kids maybe it will give them a little heads-up or courage or conviction to take positive action and stay true to themselves always. All rights reserved. Macdonald was elected vice president and walked away happy. 914.949.4840 Jesss story reminds me of my own first direct encounter with blatant and violent antisemitism growing up in the same community. Not enough money then and, even if there were, membership in a country club just didnt fit our European Jewish socialist Bundist ethos. 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. I dont think he truly understood it either. The Roaring Twenties saw a burst of golf-course creation in Westchester that further cemented the countys place in the annals of the game. Jessica writes with wonderful, bright clarity and optimism. Everyone speaks highly of it Oak Ridge CC in Hopkins MN is a fine old course that should be included here. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? Sarazen, born Eugenio Saraceni, was a major rival of Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen, and is one of only five golfers to win all four majors in his lifetime (the others are Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods). So much can be learned from our own personal history, even if it means experiencing anger and regret when looking back on past situations. WebSunningdale Country Club. Not just architectural history, but more importantly, to study why ill-conceived changes got made and how to recognize that failed process and learn from it. With supreme river views from the second-highest elevation in the county, Hudson National was the first club ever to host three Metropolitan Golf Association events in its first eight years. Was the outcome fair? 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. Second, Jewish country clubs were, on average, more luxurious and expensive than gentile clubs. 99 Biltmore Avenue Rye New York 10580 Westchester Next Event. I am filled with sympathy for the younger you. Our golf course renovation & re-design, by world renowned course architect Rees Jones, was debuted to our membership in Spring 2022. Leewood Golf Club opened in 1922 in Eastchester. I felt something twist in my gut. 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. It gave you backbone. However, one of my favorite courses in the entire state regardless of affiliation is Banyan Golf Club. We entered the club but, amazingly, I dont remember seeing Christopher Reeve. 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. Project MUSE I didnt know any other members. I think when you went to see Christopher Reeve, it was actually Wonder Woman meeting Superman. 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. Bill Shakespeare had it right. Never one to let such slips go unchallenged, I missed such a cue about six years ago when my wife and I invited a seemingly charming woman we met in her used bookstore to visit us in our home. At seventy-five years young, Im still asking Why when I try to understand Evil in its many forms. I have also had a few similar experiences that I still berate myself over. Thank you for taking the time to comment. This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. I do think that (especially girls, shy girls) react by not reacting. Your blood is Jewish and now every fiber, thought, dream and breath is one. The Palestinians. Oliver Rodgers, president of the Meadow Club in Southampton, L. I. , said there were no Negro members but declined to say whether there were any Jewish members. It's 162 acres and definitely a family favorite. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook 914.328.5047 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). The event included lunch, a golf tournament, and a black tie dinner. Confronting your own memory was at least as difficult as confronting a childhood friends betrayal. 290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers I need to stand up for injustices and not remain silent for fear of conflict. Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. WebJudaism in northern Westchester presents an uneven pattern. We made them and we lit them. Public. Jessica drew me in at the first sentence and kept me holding my breath until the last word. Even with my kids far from home, I light candles and celebrate/honor Jewish holidays and life with my friends. Public. 914.241.0700 Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Health Clubs Sports Complexes 5. - Mickey Mantle. 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. After all, a club is a business. I was sent to ask the head partner of the camp for a decision. Their sons, born in the 1920s, went to a post private school, but for school dance or whatever, they could only date Jewish girls. So, in camp, which was Jewish style but not religious, we had an abbreviated Friday night service every week. Minutes from White Plains, this critically acclaimed golf course is considered one of the most difficult nine-hole courses in the county. 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? Phone: (914) 723-3200. The fact is that because of centuries of pogroms and because of the Holocaust, Jews constitute only a small percentage of the worlds population. A beautifully written, moving, powerful piece. They have a nice pool with a divingmore, First of all, Siwanoy is not a restaurant, it's a country club. Until the death in 2012, Bud Treacy attended all but one of the Governor's Day events. 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. What a beautifully written story. This discussion group is best enjoyed using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. Wykagyl was founded in 1898 as the Pelham Country Club, but moved to New Rochelle in 1904 and changed its name accordingly the following year. Private. But what, unfortunately, wasnt strange was that your friend had absorbed, perhaps unconsciously, prejudices against Jews along with warped notions of Jewish behavior. 300 Underhill Road. She and I werent really that close. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. I think their staying power helps us become who we are. The club also earned a distinctive place in Westchester golf history in 1901 when Benjamin Adams was arrested for playing golf on the course on a Sunday. This story is a great representation of how young Jews are no stranger to prejudice and ignorance. The original Mount Kisco Golf Club opened in 1917 on property north of the current course. Probably, your guilt blocked it out. The first Westchester club to stage a fully recognized national championship was Ardsley Country Club, which hosted the third US Womens Amateur in 1898. Eloquent, thoughtful beautiful and relevant! If you wish to go international, in Leeds, England, Moor Allerton was predominantly jewish. The club hosted the first Met Open to be held in Westchester in 1909, an event considered a major tournament at the time. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. Lighthorse Harry Cooper won 31 times on tour before joining Metropolis as head pro from 1953 to 1978. The first was Mohansic Golf Course in Yorktown, which opened in 1925 on land deeded to the county by New York State. At Westchester Hills, our members value a year-round experience. Thank you for sharing this wonderful essay, Jessica. 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights 914.941.8070 . 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. In 1924, Westchester Hills had a minor clubhouse fire. They leave their used paper cups everywhere around town, she said, in addition to other anti-Semitic remarks. I also have experienced burning moments of silence that have stayed with me. 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. Even in its infancy, golf in Westchester was far from a mens-only pastime. 1128 North Street, White Plains 940 Winnewood Road, Pelham Manor NYAC is in the city and not as hard to join. 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. 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. 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains 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. Aberdeen Country Club Tennis SP Tennis Westchester Country Club Home Owners Association, Westchester Golf & County Club Maintenance. Anyway, your blog post was quite successful because it evoked memories and feelings of those two life experiences and your description of your family life resonated and was vivid. I really enjoyed reading this, and learning from Jessicas story. 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. It moved to Westchester in 1904 on the site currently occupied by Metropolis, then to Purchase in 1922. Private. Unfortunately, the story feels close to the heart and not uncommon. You pose interesting questions in your writing. Its learned, children (and adults) do not naturally come up with that themselves. Private. The Jewish Writing Project is now ranked as one of the "Top 50 Jewish Blogs" on the web. 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. For our family? HFS clients enjoy state-of-the-art warehousing, real-time access to critical business data, accounts receivable management and collection, and unparalleled customer service. Some of the most devilish greens I have ever played. Luxury chaise lounges, day beds, dining patio, and pool bar are among the upgrades to the facility. There was a thread some years ago about Jewish clubs and we discovered quite a few in the UK. It was taboo for the Christian girls to date a Jewish boy. I think this writer should recognize and value all she has held with her, what she passes on, rather than focusing on what she didnt say during adolescence. 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. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. 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. 914.231.3481 Specializing in golf tournaments, family celebrations, and business functions, Westchester Hills Golf Club is the perfect venue for any event. I guess the FedEx guy knew about that. 980 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577; Mailing Address: P.O. 914.967.6161 At any rate, it is an inspiring, thoughtful and thought-provoking piece of writing. So does the scenic wonder of Turnberry and the haunting incredibility of Prestwick, and the pleasant deception of Troon. Only one historically Jewish club, Scarsdales Quaker Ridge, has been perennially ranked among Golf Digests coveted top 100 American golf courses, although some of this may be a product of biases toward the longstanding elite (and invariably WASP-dominated) courses (I can think of three Philadelphia area historically Jewish clubs that It was really different time. The course changed from a wide open "bomb it anywhere" course to more of a position course. In fact, cant most Jews relate in some way to the experience Jess so artfully describes? It was completed in 1893 at a cost of $850,000a huge sum for the timeand retains today the original character and features of the design by architect Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. My heart goes out to the younger you and what you endured. But I failed here. Thanks for sharing this memory. I felt frozen in time with you as you experienced the ignorance and prejudice not fit for an adult, at such a tender age. What about the other point of view? It is obvious now. Who knows, maybe we could even talk to him! Set alongside a nature reserve, Hollow Brook challenges golfers with length, elevation changes, and multiple large water hazards. 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. 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. Sometimes in relation to not speaking up for myself and sometimes for not speaking up for others. 914.834.0992 New York, Water hazards and bunkers come into play on nearly every hole. 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. Jack Nicklaus redesigned the course in 1983. The first USGA-sanctioned US Amateur Championship was held the next year at Newport CC, and he won handily. @nuritanderson Dear Nurit, Thank you so much for your comment and understanding my anger. 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. 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. You missed Tillinghast's Alpine (originally named Aldecress) in New Jersey. I use to play a "historically African American" public club in North Chicago (Foss Park). Every Seder, as I watched my grandmothers treasured cousin ladle out the matzoh balls for the chicken soup, I saw the numbers on her arm. (212) 923-2813. Your writing is so captivating. Tillinghast course has some of the most pronounced elevation changes in Westchester golf. Of course for our own self-survival we must develop protective armor. Facilities include a recentlyrenovated driving range, practice bunker, and professional putting green. Private. 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. Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck 7 Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale Westchester Country Club 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, New York 10580. But if you can tell the story to a child or grandchild, it can be a blessing. I was between the ages of 16 and not more than 18. It has moved me to tell my own frustrating tale. Could your young self have disabused her of those? Your memory is far greater than a superfluous one. 914.864.3000 Being Other. Thats because I recognized that horrible feeling when your very being is challenged, at the level of your DNA. In 2021, the area surrounding the pool was renovated to capture a resort style feel. Read the latest issue of Westchester magazine for FREE! But this was my mother in law!! Nothing. It was a private nine-hole course that the county expanded to 18 holes and opened in 1927. Id been married for a couple years already. So all the kids nearby attended the orthodox Hebrew school. 99 Biltmore Avenue. In 1953 our membership decided to add a swimming pool to our list of amenities offered. Address 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. But I can see this shaping who you are today. 99 Biiltmore Avenue, Rye At home we werent religious. Our club was incorporated on November 1, 1913, under the name Gedney Farm Country Club. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. Address 401 Ridgeway, White Plains, NY 10605. Ive never been more Jewish! 808 Weaver Street, Larchmont Irony indeed. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. WebTrump National Golf Club - Westchester. Unlike me, she craved approbation whereas I rather rejoiced in the opposite. Golf Roars in the Twenties These were the same clubs that 50 years earlier had signs saying no dogs no Jews or so the talk went. I was in my late sixties at the time and had a lifetime of protesting prejudice behind me. Adding a business to Yelp is always free. It is very well written. The club stumbled financially, however, and the county bought it in 1955, made substantial improvements, and opened it to the public in 1957. Jewish country clubs are country clubs whose members are predominantly Jewish, having been excluded from other elite social clubs during periods of rising anti-Semitism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The organization was founded in 1916a time when professional golfers lacked the social status of the amateur players of the day. 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. 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. 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. I also remember, with a very uncomfortable feeling, events and situations that I was faced with anti-Semitic/anti-Israel sentiment and my action/reaction was lacking or even non existent Known as one of the most difficult courses in the county, Trump National is also one of the most picturesque. 914.698.8400 That sh*t wouldnt fly today, so dont judge yourself too harshly. Bravo. I dont remember what I wore, but I know I must have dressed with particular care. It reminds me of something that happened when I was about 11 years old. I went to public school in 9th grademy first encounter with non-jewish kids. 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. I was, therefore, dependent on her grace for a once in a lifetime experience. 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. Third came Sprain Lake in Yonkers, which was opened in 1929. Let's just put it this way: take a look at the photos and keep inmore, Tamarack is a exceptional country club in Greenwich, CT. The Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour) made Sleepy Hollow a regular stop from 1986 to 1993. Bright and sunny. Public. No upcoming events. They might have just recently gotten around to getting a handful of gentiles in theremany of the members also belong to Palm Beach CC and there was some tension for years with the Eveglades Club. Tikkun olam. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelsons heart. https://screenrant.com/superman-secret-hebrew-name-jewish-kal-el-moses/#:~:text=Kal%2C%20or%20%D7%A7%D7%9C%2C%20means%20%22,This%20does%20not%20necessarily%20mean, Thank you for sharing this little slice of your life expressed with the unapologetic, viceral immediacy you characterize yourself with. Our new simulator room will cure the winter blues and keep your swinging smooth all winter. Private. 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. 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). For a long time I didnt fully understand what had happened, and out of shame I kept it to myself. I was so unnerved by this that I called my mother. I grew up in a similar environment in similar circumstances. I think we all have times like this, where we cant quite recall the outcome. 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. You cant form the thoughts. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. From Business: Founded in 1908, Pelham Country Club is a family-oriented facility in New York. It offers championship golf, tennis, swimming,, this course is ok but the range was mostly sand. To be sure I wasnt a contrarian in the sense that I chose the opposite out of sheer obstinacy. 914.245.5588 914.271.7600 The fifth county course, Dunwoodie Golf Course, is actually the oldest, having been established in 1906 as a private club that claimed Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as members. Private Clubs. This piece brings the event full circle. This phenomenon is happening throughout the country. The Best 10 Country Clubs near me in Westchester County, New York. I was taken aback. So often our conversations turned to justice. But I remained silent. HFS provides print and digital distribution for a distinguished list of university presses and nonprofit institutions. Me: Karl Marx wrote about country clubs? 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. And then it happened. 914.738.2730 Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. There were pioneering clubs throughout Westchester. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity to where you are searching, expertise in the specific services or products you need, and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business's suitability for you. Arthur Fenn from Aiken, Georgia, who later became the first American-born golf professional, won two invitational tournaments there in 1897. Thanks. It would be a big mistake to not mention the course at Del Boca Vista, Phase 2, an original design of Morty Seinfeld and Cosmo Kramer. All rights reserved. Automatic and visceral. 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. The course also moved inland from the river and was revised by Donald Ross, Alister MacKenzie, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. And by the way, I had never thought of myself as A Jewish rich kid until that moment. Horace Rawlins, winner of the first official US Open in 1895, preceded him. WebBest Country Clubs in Westchester County, NY - Knollwood Country Club, Greenwich Country Club, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Tamarack Country Club, Westchester Tillinghast design hosts the Mittelmark Invitational, a top tournament for select young golfers. This is an essay to read and reread and to share with young people of any faith. 123 North Street, Harrison It happens. 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. A great read! The beautiful lighting throughout the stonework makes the new space a perfect spot for transitioning from day to night. Books I am sorry that this may have been one of the things that contributed to it. I must have seen him. Private. I love personal pieces like this and the way she conveyed her feelings brought it all together and gave it life .. I think sometimes we are so shocked (especially at a young age), that we dont even know how to react and have to process. But I have zero memory of it. Filmmaker D. W. Griffith was a founding member, and Babe Ruth joined soon after. Some had a few Jewish members. 914.698.4610 Me: Yes, dad, a country club. 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. The club opened in 1918 and soon became the home of numerous luminaries of the time, including Louis Gimbel and Samuel Bloomingdale of department store fame, along with composer George Gershwin, who sported a 10 handicap. Thank you sharing and reminding everyone to not be silent. I assume you were around middle-school age; its hard enough to come up with an immediate, clever and pointed response to similar comments as an adult. Adolescence is awkward enough without being Other and being placed in possibly humiliating situations! And, in truth, I know that it was obvious even then. 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