Great Golf Magazine by Jamie Gacos

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In This Issue: PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PICKS THE ROSE FACTOR HOLES-IN-ONE REPORT

LuLu Country Club

Enjoy The Donald Ross Experience

Serving New Jersey, New York, Greater Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland

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COVER FEATURE Lulu Country Club

Thanks to the efforts of the Rusk family, LuLu CC is one of golf’s great comeback stories. Read why you’ll want to a become a member or just a member for a day. P. 9

Makefield Highlands

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For the last 26 years, I’ve had the great privilege and experience of playing in the prestigious Crump Cup at world #1 Pine Valley. I share some great memories of the club, course, the players and all that makes PV the best. Join me in my trip down memory lane. P. 16

LuLu CC

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We review golf products that we feel you will enjoy and/or find beneficial. This issue we take another look at two great items that would be ideal gifts for your favorite golfer. P. 20

Publisher’s Picks

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Gobble, gobble. Big companies are taking over some area courses, and even the big companies are being eaten up. I’ll give you all the latest news, plus info on Players of the Year and lots of Holes-In-One too. All the news that’s fit to print. P. 31

Galloping Hill

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Checkout our comprehensive listing of courses in the region, highlighted by our feature courses with corresponding Map. It'll help get you to the course of your choice, wherever you may be traveling in NJ, NY, PA DE, and MD. P. 32

Local News

THE ROSE FACTOR

PUBLISHER’S PICKS Golf Products You’ll Like

LOCAL NEWS

MAP AND DIRECTORY

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The Publisher’s Blog

hether you think we’ve had good weather or bad, you’ve got to admit that golf courses have stayed green all year, no burn out or hard rock conditions, you’ve been able to fire at the pins. Gotta like that. Hope the fall/winter is as good, hopefully like last year, we’ll be playing straight through to spring. Once again, this issue combines our regular GREAT GOLF – New Jersey/New York edition with our GREAT GOLF – Delaware Valley edition...back by popular demand in response to your input. Double the information on courses all over the mid-Atlantic. You’ll also get an inside peek at one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments, the Crump Cup at Pine Valley GC, as Mike Rose’s THE ROSE FACTOR editorial chronicles 26 years of Crump memories. There’s also LOCAL NEWS, Holes-in-One and much more. In our first issue this year, we featured a beautiful golf community, Bella Collina, located just north of Orlando, Florida. Bella Collina’s Tuscan inspired community is very unique and must be on your list when looking to relocate to Florida. The telephone number in our feature was incorrect and should have been listed as 407-469-4980. Check them out at www.BellaCollina.com. Our cover feature showcases LuLu Country Club, a Donald Ross gem over 100 years old. LuLu is a great comeback story, reemerging thanks to new management, with the course in great condition and a new clubhouse almost complete. Be a member or a member for a day, either way, you’ll like it a lot. Stop slow play and may your lies be good ones!

See you on the tour!

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Turtle Creek 303 W. Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468

(610) 489-5133

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Architect: Edward Beidel superintendent: John J. Welsh Par: 72 Yardage: 6,702 Rating: 72.2 slope: 123

Montgomery County

urtle Creek Golf Course in Limerick, PA. is a good test for golfers of all skill levels with nine water hazards and mature trees throughout the course. turtle Creek hosts top tournaments including the 2017 PPGA Better Ball Championship. superintendent John Welsh, a Penn state grad, maintains this public course with top notched conditions, earning tCGC 4 1/2 stars from Golf Digest Places to Play. Outings are welcome at turtle Creek with catering services that offer diverse and affordable selections with an open air tent that can host 20200 for golf outings, weddings, charity events and more. senior Discounts and other specials throughout the season make this course fun to play and easy on the wallet. A rare family owned and operated business with no housing or other businesses located on property. Go to turtlecreekgolf.com for more information.

FEATURES / AMENITIES

Book Tee Times Online

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Waltz Golf Farm / Grass Tee DR

Senior Discounts/Walking Anytime Family Owned and Operated Pro Shop and Bar

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LuLu Country Club

Enjoy the Donald Ross Experience

’m not telling anyone anything new when I tell you that it’s been a tough go for both public and private golf clubs in recent years. In the case of LuLu Country Club, things got even worse when their clubhouse burned down 18 months ago. But things are much different now, thanks to a new management company and the leadership of Head Golf Professional Jon Rusk, who turned things around to make LuLu one of the real golf success stories in the Delaware Valley. A brand new state of the art clubhouse is now under construction. It will feature a fully stocked pro shop as well as spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms. There will be a fitness center, bag and cart storage areas, as well as a new bar and restaurant, complete with golf simulators for year round use. The course is a Donald Ross gem, built over 100 years ago. The management has made a sizable investment in the irrigation system as well as new equipment for the golf course and under the leadership of superintendent Matthew Stout, the course is in the best condition it has seen in years. 2017 ISSUE 3

LuLu has seen its membership rolls rise this past year, and why not, with a variety of membership packages starting at only $2250. And if you join now for 2018, you'll play the rest of 2017 for FREE!! LuLu members enjoy the benefits of membership in the Golf Association of Philadelphia. Now Experience the Donald Ross gem by taking advantage of LuLu’s “Member Fore a Day” program. Starting at only $50 including cart, you can play up to 7 times a year. The club is open 7 days a week in season, so call the pro shop at 215-576-7030 to schedule a tee time today. Follow LuLu on Facebook and Twitter for updates on course conditions and clubhouse construction. For more information, contact Jon Rusk (golfshop@lulu.com) or visit www.lulucc.com).

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(908) 806-6804 www.heronglen.com 110 Us state Hwy 202 Ringoes, NJ 08551

Ranked # 1 by Golf Advisor "Top 10 golf courses in New Jersey" 2016

Architect: Dan schlegal PGA Golf Professional: tim Ward Par: 72 Yardage: 7,065 Rating: 74.1 slope 137

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Arriving on the scene in 2002, Heron Glen Golf Course has quickly positioned itself as one of New Jersey’s finest public golf facilities. The golf course, transformed from the famed Kuster Farm, is cut through the rolling hills of Hunterdon County and offers five sets of tee boxes that can accommodate all levels of play. You’ll enjoy beautiful bent grass from tee to green, surrounded by mature trees and rolling vistas. Offering a practice facility featuring a driving range with both grass and mat hitting areas, a large putting green and practice bunker, there is no need to go anywhere else to hone your skills.

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CRUMP CUP MEMORIES

By Mike Rose

26 Special Years at Pine Valley

’ll never forget the day that a very special letter arrived at my house. It was a hot summer day in July 1991. The top left of the front of the envelope read “Pine Valley Golf Club”. Could it be, no it couldn’t, yes it was, an invitation to play at Pine Valley’s Crump Cup, the most coveted amateur event in the country, make it the world, at the #1 ranked course in the world. Wow!! Back in the late ‘70’s, early ‘80’s, when I was playing some of my best golf, having won several big events, GAP’s prestigious Silver Cross, and been a member almost every year of GAP’s Compher Cup and Mason-Dixon teams, I thought my play might have drawn consideration for Crump Cup selection. But that never happened. So it came as somewhat of a surprise when that letter can in 1991, but the wait was certainly worth it. Many of you know of Pine Valley. #1 ranked by most of golf’s publications almost every year the last 50 years. And for good reason - an incredible piece of property, 800+ acres, craftily designed by George Arthur Crump, over hills, thru valleys, beautiful trees, lots and lots of sand, and with tees, fairways and greens in immaculate condition. I’m thrilled each time a drive into the place. You drive just past the Clementon Amusement Park, turn down Anderson Rd, past some non-descript housing to the left, with railroad tracks on the right. You go thru a parking lot, and across the tracks into the borough of Pine Valley. They have their own police force and mayor. You drive up to a small gate house, and if your name is on the list, you’re checked in. You then drive about 100 yards to a stop sign, and every time I look left and right, it’s an awesome view. To the left, you look up toward the 18th tee, spectacular. To the right, a wall of deep bunkers protecting the 18th, it gets me every time. It’s hard to believe, but the place has gotten better every year. Primarily known for its course, Pine Valley has become so much more over the years, thanks to visionary club presidents Ernie Ransome, Mel Dickenson, O. Gordon Brewer, Jr. and current czar Jim Davis. It hasn’t hurt that they have a great Pro/GM in Charley Raudenbush, current Head Pro David Clark, long time course superintendent Rick Christian and an incredible staff, from retired caddie master Lenny Ward, office manager Al Maguire, John and Mike out front, chief bartender Sly, and so many others too numerous to mention (apologies to all). The food is now second to none, as are the accommodations, with the recent additions of beautiful villas and the Centennial House. Plans for more additions and amenities are in the works. 16

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The Crump Cup itself is 5 great days. Practice round on Wednesday, 2 days of qualifying on Thurs-Friday, both Mid Am and Senior divisions. 3 flights of 16 for Mid Ams, 3 flights of 8 for the seniors. If you don’t make a flight, no fear, there’s the weekend event on Pine Valley’s 10 hole short course, designed by Tom Fazio to mimic the par 3’s and 2nd shots on several par 4’s on the big course. Match play for qualifiers on Sat-Sun, medal play on the short course on Sat, 4 low scorers play match play on Sunday. All those left can still play in Sunday’s Alternate Shot partners event. There’s plenty of food throughout. A barbeque on Thursday night at the Centennial House, Friday’s cocktails and banquet at the main clubhouse, coat and tie please. An Italian dinner on Saturday, and after all play is completed on Sunday, more cocktails and plenty of appetizers. It’s easily 5 pounds to the waistline Crump week. Did I forget to mention that the entry fee is - $0. Memories include the many players and gentlemen that I have had the privilege of meeting over the years. USGA champions, winner of R & A events from Europe, Walker Cuppers from both sides of the Atlantic. I played with Rory McIlroy’s childhood buddy, the captain of the British Open at Liverpool, British Am and 5-time Bermuda Am champ Dr. Robert Vallis and Argentine am champ Andres Palandrejos, and the list of American legends is too long to list. Not to mention the characters who made the Friday dinners more fun, with the annual telling of risqué stories. Special Kudos to Kelly Miller, Mason Rudolph Jr., Harcourt Kemp, downing Gray, and the master of them all, Davis Sezna. Some final memories of my play at the Crump over the years. In my first year in ’91. I shot 152 in the qualifying and was in a playoff for the championship flight, 7 players for 2 spots. I made a solid par on the very difficult 1st hole, maybe the toughest starting hole anywhere, so did 4 others. As darkness set in, I had 155 left for my 2nd shot on #2. I was a little nervous and the adrenilin was flowing, too much unfortunately, as I blew it over the green, a big no-no, just dead. It would be the second flight for me, which, by the way, included 2 Am champs and 4 Walker Cuppers. In 1993, I was witness to Jay Sigel’s last match as an amateur, as he was about to turn pro at age 50, joining the senior tour. Jay won the Crump that Sunday, beating Joel Kaye (the answer of the trivia question, who was Jay’s last amateur victim. I made the championship twice, the last was most memorable, as at age 54 in 2001, I edged out 2-time US Mid Am champ Spider Miller for the last spot. Luckily for me, the next year, Pine Valley lengthened tees on 7 holes, that wouldn’t have helped me at all. Bring on the senior tees. Over the last few years, loss of some distance and putting woes have made me miss the cut. I did set some kind of record in 2014, with the biggest improvement in score, shooting 93-73. Last year, I was a mess, shooting 85-93, with a 8-7-6 finish, embarrassing. It was time to call it a Crump Cup career, 26 straight years of Crump invites, which, BTW, I always replied to in the affirmative the next day. Great memories. But I’ll be back at Pine Valley this year, on Crump Sunday, when Pine Valley graciously invites all to attend the Crump finals, watch the great players, walk the course, see why Pine Valley is #1. I hope to see you there. It will be memorable for you too. 2017 ISSUE 3

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PUBLISHER’S PICKS Products We Know You’ll Like! (Or We Won’t Write About Them)

STICk IT MONUMENT GOlF

How often have you used an item and felt there was a better way the item could perform with a just a minor change? Or, do you use an item and wish the company (or any company) made an accessory that would make the item easier or more convenient to use? Stick It is a very clever range finder accessory that, I am sure, evolved from the frustration that there had to be a more convenient way to grab for your rangefinder quickly instead of always reaching for it in the cart cubby hole or beverage holder where it is typically stored. Need I wonder how many golfers have lost their rangefinder because they kept it in the cart’s cubby hole and forgot to take it out at the end of the round? Stick It is a rangefinder “jacket” that wraps around the range finder and magnetically clings to the frame of your golf cart. The magnets are industrial strength so your rangefinder will not budge on the cart’s frame as you drive your golf cart over the rockiest terrains. Placing Stick It onto your rangefinder is extremely simple. All you need to do is to hold Stick It with its strap folding upward, insert your rangefinder, and tighten the velcro strap. Done! I own two rangefinders: one with slope and one without slope. It fit my Callaway Nikon perfectly. My Precision

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Pro NX7 Pro rangefinder is marketed as being small so it fits into the palm of your hand, making it one of, if not the smallest rangefinder on the market. Although Stick It fit around the Precision Pro NX7, it slightly covered the button used to activate the rangefinder but not to the extent that you can’t use the rangefinder. It the Stick It strap was a tad narrower, it would fit perfectly but I would not expect Monument Golf, the company that makes Stick It, to produce a Stick It with a narrower strap just to accommodate one rangefinder manufacturer. Perhaps if the trend becomes where more rangefinder manufacturers begin to make smaller rangefinders, there we will see a smaller Stick It since they do make a larger Stick It for the “over sized” rangefinders which include the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500, PRO 1600, Elite 1500, PRO 7X and Medalist. Stick It is available at many of the big box golf stores as well as at your local pro shop. It can also be purchased on their web site, monumentgolfer.com. It retails beginning at $29.95 and comes in a variety of colors and styles. It can also be customized with your golf course or organization’s logo as a player gift at your golf outing. You can contact Monument Golf via their website for more information.

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NX7 PRO PRECISION PRO

First let me begin by saying that, aside from the Callaway Nikon range finder I have owned for many years, this is the first range finder that I have tested, so I have nothing to compare it to except to the one I currently own and use. The rangefinder that I road tested was the Precision Pro NX7 Pro. The NX7 Pro is a laser rangefinder with Adaptive Slope Technology which factors in the slope and elevation of your shot to display the actual yardage and the “plays as” yardage. I will admit that this is a pretty cool feature although better golfers will account for higher or lower elevations when deciding which club to hit. The NX7 Pro has the ability to switch between slope mode and non-slope mode with the click of a button since slope mode is not legal for tournament play. Since I basically had nothing to compare the NX7 Pro and wanted to know what features it had for me to look out for, I asked the company’s marketing coordinator what makes their rangefinder standout among other rangefinders on the market. First he stated, “The NX7 Pro locks onto the target (whether a flag, tree, or bunker) within 1-second at a simple click.” To me, 1-second is pretty fast. However, I found that quickness to be a little exaggerated since it did take more than 1-second to lock onto my target although I did not officially time it. I will say that it did not take a long time to where I thought it was too slow when locking onto a target. A nice feature is the unit vibrates confirming it’s locked onto 2017 ISSUE 3

the target. Precision Pro claims it is accurate to within 1 yard providing you with measurement distances to the 1/10th of a yard. “The design doesn't just look nice, it also can withstand casual golf accidents like it falling out of the cart due to its shock-proof design.” Good to know it is durable in case in flies out of the cart in the parking lot (sarcasm). Seriously, it’s good to know the unit is not tempermental when it comes to being knocked around. It is also water resistant so there’s no worry when using it on rainy days. One of its unique features is that it may be the smallest rangefinder on the market. It literally fits into the palm of your hand as well as your back pocket. Just remember it’s there when you jump back into the cart. He went on to point out that the Precision Pro NX7 Pro has “6x magnification married with our customer service, rebates and lifetime free battery replacement” which tells me that Precision Pro stands behind their product and provides a hassle free experience in the event the customer has a problem. Their model, NX7, has all of the features I just mentioned, except for the Adaptive Slope Technology, at a $199 price point. The NX7 Pro is priced at $249. As far as I am concerned, all rangefinders basically do the same. What’s important is how well and quickly it locks onto a target and provides you with an accurate reading. The Precision Pro NX7 and NX7 Pro both accomplish this at competitive price points. I would definately check it out when in the market for a rangefinder. It can be ordered on line at precisionprogolf.com.

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Galloping Hill Golf Course The Home of Public Golf in New Jersey!

Galloping Hill Golf Course sprawls across 271 acres in Kenilworth and Union. Characterized by its natural terrain of rolling hills and valleys, the course often referred to as "the Hill", has a reputation as one of the most challenging courses in the area. the 18 hole course features 6680 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. the course was designed by Williard G. Wilkinson and opened in 1928. Most recent renovations were completed by stephen Kay in 1998 and Rees Jones in 2014.

the Learning Center has 52 stalls, 20 of which are covered and heated, 46,000 square feet of putting and chipping areas, practice bunkers and a 9 hole practice course. Our PGA Professionals offer a wide array of both private and public lessons and clinics for all skill sets. the Learning Center is also home to the Fitting Lab. A master club fitter uses state of the art technology to custom fit the golf clubs to your swing. No longer do you have to adjust your swing to fit the equipment. the fitting center represents all industry equipment leaders including PiNG, Callaway and titleist. As the best public access practice facility in the area combined with an experienced staff of PGA professionals, the Learning Center at Galloping Hill is the best place in the area to work on all facets of your golf game.

www.gallopinghillgolfcourse.com (908) 241-8700 www.thelearningcenteratgallopinghill.com (908) 241-8380

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Spring Hollow

3350 Schuylkill Rd Spring City, PA 19475

Chester County

(610) 948-5566

www.springhollowgolf.com

Architect: Jim thompson Head Pro: Jim Wagner Par: 70 Yardage: 6,018 Rating: 69.1 slope: 113

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pring Hollow Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole public golf course, with frequent elevation changes that afford players not only challenging shot selections but scenic views of the surrounding area. With four sets of tees this course is a favorite of golfers of all skill levels. the Grille is a full service restaurant and bar, perfect for drinks and dinner after a round. the Grille includes a covered deck and patio overlooking the 18th green. the beautiful banquet room, outdoor ceremony area and patio are great for weddings and events of all kinds!

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Middletown Bucks County

(215) 757-6951

www.middletowncc.com

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Architect: Alex Findlay PGA Professional: Dan Hoban Par: 69 Yardage: 6,217 Rating: 68.4 slope: 119

iddletown Country Club enters its second century in historic Langhorne, Bucks County. Managed by the Agro Golf Corporation, this classic Alex Findlay design has links to the game’s historic past. Golfers can now walk the same fairways that were graced by famous names such as Hogan, Player, Miller, and Fazio. Middletown’s 6,217-yard layout is living proof that a course does not have to be 7,500 yards to be challenging with small undulating greens, well placed bunkers, and strategically placed water hazards. Middletown also offers a fully-stocked golf shop, PGA golf lessons, a junior golf program, wedding and banquet facilities, a summer swim club, and Hacker’s Pub and Grill. Find out why golfers have chosen Middletown Country Club for over 100 years!

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420 N. Belleview Avenue Langhorne, PA 19047

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Pickering Valley

450 S. Whitehorse Road Phoenixville, PA 19460

Chester County

(610) 933-2223

www.golfpickeringvalley.com

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ickering Valley Golf Club is a friendly, family owned public golf facility located just off the Malvern / Phoenixville exit of the PA turnpike and minutes from King of Prussia. One of the most scenic golf courses in Chester County offering beautiful vistas and a challenging test of golf’s most seasoned golfers. A natural turf driving range and putting green keep you in top form. Multiple tees meet the needs of any golfer’s ability. Choose Pickering Valley for your next group or company outing. l l

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Architect: John Benicasa GM/Professional: Kyle G. Ruane Par: 70/71 Yardage: 6,186 Rating: 69.0 slope: 113

ilbertsville Golf Club is a privately owned 27-hole public golf course. Located in New Hanover township amidst the rolling hills of Montgomery County, Gilbertsville Golf Club has established itself as one of the best-maintained golf courses in the area thanks to superintendent Eric Noonan. Lessons are available from Professional Kyle Ruane as well as outings, leagues and memberships packages. Gilbertsville Golf Club is located just a "short drive" from Routes 100 and 422 offering you the perfect chance to play one of the area's premier golf facilities. Come and see what many are calling "the best kept secret in Montgomery County."

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Architect: George Fazio PGA Professional: Jimmy Maack Par: 70 Yardage: 6,304 Rating: 69.7 slope: 121

or over 50 years, Kimberton Golf Club has welcomed golfers from all around the region, for a friendly round of golf, for local outings and as a great test for top notch tournaments. Opened in 1962, Kimberton was designed by renowned golf course architect George Fazio. this off season, we have worked hard to bring about some great changes to the facility, both outside on the course itself, as well as inside, with our brand new sports bar and restaurant. Our goal is to preserve the integrity and great history of this famed design. Come check us out this spring to see what the buzz is all about.

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Chester County

(610) 933-8836

Kimberton

162 Ridge Road Phoenixville, PA 19460

Fully Stocked Pro Shop

Map Key

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Center Square Montgomery County

(610) 584-5700

www.centersquaregolfclub.com

Map Key

Architect: Ed Ault PGA Professional: Keith Oldham Par: 71 Yardage: 6,304 Rating: 69.6 slope: 122

ince 1963, Center square Golf Club has provided an outstanding, wellconditioned course to accomodate all ability levels. this Ed Ault designed course features a rolling and hilly terrain and forces golfers to use every club in the bag. We had the honor of hosting the UsGA Women’s Amateur Public Links National Championships in 1980 and 1997. Champs is a great place to enjoy drinks and a meal after a round of golf and don't forget to stop in to our golf Pro shop for CsGC apparel and more. Center square Golf Club is a beautiful setting for your Wedding day or special Event.

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2620 Skippack Pike Norristown, PA 19403

Natural Turf Practice Facility 7 Day Advance Tee Times

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1921 Ludwig Road Gilbertsville, PA 19525

(610) 754-9862

www.hickoryvalley.com

Map Key

Architect: Ron Prichard Director of Golf: steve Holauchock Par: 72 Yardage: 6,721 Rating: 72.6 slope: 136

ickory Valley Golf Club offers two championship courses that are immaculately groomed with beautiful well-kept greens. When was the last time you played a round without highways or communities, just you, your buddies and Mother Nature? Now you have the opportunity to play two courses and the price is right. At Hickory Valley we offer lessons, a practice range and we can handle outings from 24 to 400. We are just minutes from King of Prussia. Call for directions… you will be glad you did. Pennsylvania’s Best 36 Holes.

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Juniata Park

1391 E Cayuga St. Philadelphia, PA 19124

(215) 743-4060

Philadelphia County

Architect: Ed Ault General Manager: Robert Wheeler Par: 66 Yardage: 5,275 www.juniatagolfcourse.com Map36Key Rating: 64.8 slope: 109 ocated just minutes north of center city Philadelphia, Juniata Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course designed by renowned golf architect, Ed Ault. Presently managed by the non-profit corporation, Juniata Golf Foundation, this classic course is considered a hidden treasure by many locals and offers a wide array of unique and challenging holes. Completed in 1930, Juniata Golf Club was designed to take advantage of its naturally-rolling terrain. Adding to the challenge is Frankford Creek that makes its presence known on a total of six holes.

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Loch Nairn

(610) 268-2234

Chester County

Architect: H.C. smedley Gen. Mgr: Christopher smedley Par: 70 Yardage: 6,097 15 www.lochnairn.com Rating: 70.0 slope: 124 Map Key och Nairn Golf Club is located just five miles south of Longwood Gardens off Us Route 1 in scenic southern Chester County. this 18-hole championship golf course will test your ball-striking abilities with demanding shot values to tree-lined fairways and an abundance of water hazards, as the name Loch Nairn would suggest. New this year, earlier twilight discounts, â&#x20AC;&#x153;superâ&#x20AC;? twilights, and late-day specials for kids playing with parent. Lessons available from Head Professional, Christopher Conklin.

FEATURES / AMENITIES

514 McCue Road Avondale, PA 19348

Competitively Priced Pro Shop Frequent Players Card Available

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Reported by Mike Rose

Update on golf course sales - CONCERT GOLF, which took over Philmont and White Manor, is busy with total bunker redo at Philmont, plans for new North Course 18th hole and tree removal. Club Corp which took over North Hills, and is now managing French Creek GC, was itself taken over by Apollo Global, a private equity group, whose senior partner is 76ers owner Josh Harris. Interesting. And The Union League, which took over Torredale-Frankford, is said to be taking over Sand Barrens down the shore. Who will be next ?

HOLE-IN-ONE REPORT

Happy to report lots of aces from all over the region, up and down the middle Atlantic. Donna Dalusio had a pair of aces and 83 year old Ralph Lapp holed one out from 89 yards with putter!! Even yours truly got lucky, garnering my 9th ace, now going for double figures. Hope I can include you in the next issue. NAME COURSE HOlE # YARDAGE ClUB Donna Dalusio Wilmington(South) 7 135 Hybrid Donna Dalusio Aronimink 17 130 Hybrid Joe Kunka Turtle Creek 3 110 Hybrid Joe Kogelman Spring Ford 14 170 8-iron Kevin Kelly Lancaster 17 160 6-iron Heidi Sunday Spring Hollow 11 95 9-iron Judy Owens Springhaven 16 105 9-iron Terry Harbaugh Plymouth 7 140 6 iron Mary McTernan Rolling Green 3 130 Hybrid Susan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell Gulph Mills 6 115 7-iron Bunny Schaffer Talamore 14 104 8-iron Nate Wiseman (age 10) Talamore 14 88 9-iron Vince Vona Pinecrest 15 120 G-Wedge Robert J. Kelly The Vineyards (NY) 14 132 P-Wedge Ralph Lapp (age 83) Ingleside 10 89 Putter!! Mike Rose Philmont (South) 4 180 4-Hybrid Don Donatoni White Manor 8 140 9-iron

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Dauphin

Berks

Lebanon

Harrisburg

Carbon

Montgome

Lancaster

York

Chester

Maryland

Baltimore

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Monroe

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Morris

Essex

Northampton

Hudson

Hunterdon

Bucks

Montgomery

Bergen

Union somerset

New Jersey Mercer

Middlesex

Monmouth

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Camden

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C = County M = Municipal P = Public PR = Private R = Resort sP = semi-Private

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Atlantic City Area & s. Jersey Counties

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Essex County

P Northfield sP Cape May Crt Hse sP Egg Harbor twp SP Galloway P Brigantine

609-236-4415 856-465-4389 609-601-2220 609-965-4653 10 609-266-1388 27

East Orange Francis Byrne Hendricks Field Weequahic Park

M short Hills C West Orange C Belleville C Newark

sP Cape May sP somers Point P McKee City SP Egg Harbor Tsp.

856-884-1563 609-927-0066 609-641-6824 609-927-0006

Pitman GC scotland Run GC Westwood GC

P sewell 856-589-6688 P Williamstown 856-863-3737 P Woodbury 856-845-2000

Hidden Creek Laguna Oaks GC Mays Landing McCullough’s Pinelands Pomona Renault Winery sand Barrens seaview Resort shore Gate twisted Dune

PR P P P P sP R sP R P P

Egg Harbor Tsp. Cape May Mays Landing Egg Harbor Tsp. Hammonton Pomona Egg Harbor Tsp swainton Absecon Ocean View Egg Harbor tsp.

609-909-2990 609-465-4560 609-641-4411 609-926-3900 609-561-8900 856-965-3232 906-965-2111 609-465-3555 609-748-7680 609-624-8337 609-653-8019

Darlington Emerson Orchard Hills Overpeck Paramus River Vale Rockleigh skyway Valley Brook

C sP C C M P C M C

Mahwah Emerson Paramus teaneck Paramus River Vale Rockleigh Jersey City River Vale

201-327-8770 201-261-1100 201-447-3778 201-837-3020 201-447-6067 201-391-2300 201-768-6353 201-763-7520 201-664-5886

Deerwood CC Golden Pheasant Hanover CC indian spring 80 Ramblewood CC Rancocas GC springfield Golf Center

P P P P P P P

Westamton Medford Jacobstown Marlton Mt. laurel Willingboro Mt. Holly

609-265-1800 609-267-4276 609-758-8301 609-983-0222 856-235-2118 11 609-877-5344 609-267-8440

Freeway GC Kresson GC Pennsauken GC 43 River Winds GC 44 Valleybrook CC Wedgwood CC

P P P P P P

sicklersville Voorhees Pennsauken West Deptford Blackwood turnersville

856-227-1115 856-435-3355 856-662-4961 856-848-1033 11 856-227-3171 11 856-227-5522

Atlantic City Avalon Ballamor GC

Blue Heron Pines

Brigantine links

39 Buena Vista

Cape May National

Greate Bay Hamilton trails 40 Harbor Pines 75 59 41 71 84 62 42

Heritage links

Buena Vista

Ocean View

856-697-3733

609-390-4500 35

Bergen & Hudson Counties

Burlington County

Camden County

973-379-7190 973-736-2306 973-751-0178 973-923-1838

Gloucester County

Beaver Brook 3 Heron Glen

High Bridge Hills

Hunterdon County sP C P

Clinton Ringoes High Bridge

908-735-4022 908-806-6804 15 908-638-5055

P P sP SP C C sP P

Monroe twsp. Monroe twsp. West Windsor Hopewell West Windsor Ewing Princeton Hopewell

609-655-3443 609-655-5631 609-799-0341 609-466-3000 12 609-936-1383 609-882-4093 609-452-9382 609-466-2215

Mercer County

Clearbrook Concordia Cranbury GC 70 Hopewell Valley Mercer Oaks GC Mountain View GC Princeton GC 68 Stonybrook GC

Middlesex County

Plainfield West Nine Raritan Landing Rutgers University tamarack Meadows Middlesex

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P Edison C Piscataway P Piscataway C E. Brunswick C Plainsboro

908-769-6372 732-885-9600 732-821-8881 609-799-4000

Golf instruction Club Repairs

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Monmouth County

Bel Aire Charleston springs Colts Neck Cream Ridge Cruz Farm Gambler Ridge Hominy Hill Howell Park Lakewood Knob Hill Old Orchard Pebble Creek shark River suneagles

spring Meadow

C C sP sP P P C C sP sP sP P C C P

C sP C M M

Bowling Green Flanders Valley Knoll East Knoll West

Meadows sunset Valley

P C

C P P sP

Preakness Valley

Lincoln Park Pompton Plains

Little Egg Harbor

Wayne

973-881-4921

Elmer Alloway Pittsgrove Woodstown salem Belvidere Washington Hackettstown

856-358-2220 856-935-2412 856-358-2000 856-769-8333 856-935-0705 800-752-9465 908-689-1870 908-979-0366

Princeton Bridgewater

908-359-6335 908-722-1300 908-369-3322 908-281-0778 908-369-8200 908-781-9400 732-560-9190 908-904-0499

Lakewood Manahawkin

NJâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;National Quail Brook Royce Brook

Warrenbrook

Neshanic station

Belle Mead Branchburg Basking Ridge Franklin twsp. Hillsborough somerset Warren

Ballyowen Black Bear Crystal springs Farmstead Great Gorge High Point

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P Hamburg P Hardyston P Hamburg P Andover P McAfee P Montague R Vernon P Andover twsp. sP sparta P Hamburg

Minerals Resort

Rolling Greens sky View Wild turkey

Union County

Ash Brook Galloping Hill

Hyatt Hills

Apple Mountain

Cranford

Warren County

P Belvidere P Lopatcong P Phillipsburg P Hackettstown

PENNSYlVANIA 1

Arrowhead GC

Blackwood GCC 2 Berkleigh CC 3 Galen Hall GC 69 Golden Oaks GC 4 Reading CC

11 3

973-827-4357 973-827-4357 973-827-4357 201-383-1666 973-417-4867 973-293-0180 973-827-4357 973-383-3082 973-726-4653 973-827-4357

C scotch Plains 908-668-8503 C Union 908-686-1556 22

Architects Harkers Hollow Minebrook

973-696-7212 973-835-1515 609-296-2444 732-901-4900 609-597-9393 609-296-2656

Little Egg Harbor

somerset County P C sP sP C PR C P

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salem County

P P SP P 46 Town & Country Golf links White Oaks GC P Apple Mountain P Hawk Pointe PR Minebrook P

spooky Brook

Jefferson twsp Milton Flanders Parsippany Lake Hiawatha

Passaic County

Centerton GC Holly Hills 45 Running Deer GC

Neshanic Valley

732-449-0806

Ocean County

Atlantis Eagle Ridge Ocean Acres sea Oaks

732-449-6024 732-409-7227 732-303-9330 800-345-4957 732-938-3378 800-427-8463 732-462-9222 732-938-4771 732-364-8899 732-792-7722 732-542-7666 732-303-9090 732-922-4141 732-389-4300

Wall

Morris County

Berkshire Valley

Bunker Hill Green Knoll Hillsborough Mattawang

Wall Millstone Colts Neck Cream Ridge Farmingdale Cream Ridge Colts Neck Howell Lakewood Manalapan Eatontown Colts Neck Neptune Eatontown

Map Pg Key

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Bensalem CC 70 The Bucks Club 5 Fox Hollow GC 64 Heritage Creek

732-669-9100

800-752-9465 908-213-3080 908-454-1884 908-979-0366

Berks County

P Douglassville 610-582-4258

P Douglassville 610-385-6200 P kutztown 610-683-8268 P Wernersville 610-678-9535 P Fleetwood 610-944-8633 P Reading 610-779-1000

Bucks County

P Bensalem 215-639-5556 P Jamison 215-343-0350 P Quakertown 215-538-1920 R Jamison 215-674-8283

732-873-2241

908-754-8400

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Bucks County (con’t)

Makefield Highlands

Neshaminy Valley

Middletown CC

Northampton Valley Warminster 5 Ponds Yardley CC

14 15 17 18

kimberton

Atglen

loch Nairn GC

Moccasin Run GC

Springfield CC

610-260-2000

Benton

610-933-8836 27

Lederach GC

610-593-2600

Linfield National CC

Broomall

570-925-2040

Millersville

717-827-4500

stevens

717-336-3673

Landisville Denver

Lancaster

Tanglewood Manor

Quarryville

Willow Valley GC

Lancaster

Lebanon County P

Cornwall

717-898-0104

717-445-5445

717-299-5500

717-548-3011

717-279-2409

717-866-4481 717-865-2375 717-274-2212

Myerstown Jonestown Lebanon

Allentown Municipal Bethlehem Municipal

M M

Allentown Bethlehem

610-395-5108 610-691-9393

indian Creek

Emmaus

610-965-8486

Locust Valley iron Lakes

shepherd Hills

Fleetwood

Coopersburg

Wescoville

Allentown

610-837-7200

610-837-9626

Raven’s Claw GC Skippack GC

P Gilbertsville 610-705-1855 P

Audobon

610-666-7600

610-584-5700 28

limerick

610-495-6945

Ambler

215-643-0643

Harleysville

Limerick

SP P P P P

North Hills Green Lane Mainland lansdale Limerick

Skippack

limerick

Westover GC

Worcester GC

610-845-2491

P Gilbertsville 610-323-3222 26 P Gilbertsville 610-754-9862 28

Talamore CC

Turtle Creek GC

Bally

Norristown

Ambler

Norristown skippack

215-513-3034

610-495-8455

215-884-5108 215-541-0161 215-256-9548 215-855-6112

610-495-4710

610-584-4226

215-641-1300 13 610-489-5133

610-539-4502

610-222-0200

Philadelphia County

Cobbs Creek

P Philadelphia 215-877-8707

Juniata GC

P Philadelphia 215-743-4060 30

FDR GC 35 John F. Byrne GC 34

Walnut lane GC

P Philadelphia 215-462-8997 P Philadelphia 215-632-8666

P Philadelphia 215-482-3370

717-464-4448

C P P

Golden Oaks

Bath

717-786-2500

Lebanon Valley GC Monroe Valley GC Royal Oaks GC

Lehigh County

610-543-9860

Lancaster Host Resort Pilgrim’s Oak GC

610-353-0220

Springfield

Lancaster County

Limekiln GC

610-933-2223 26 28 lulu CC 610-948-5566 24 Macoby Run GC 29 Mainland GC 30 Pinecrest CC

Gilbertsville GC

610-268-2234 30

Phoenixville Spring City

24 The Club at Shannondell 25

Bath

Montgomery County

Bella Vista GC

Avondale

P P

Hawk Valley GC

P Newtown square 610-356-7606

Foxchase GC

Iron Valley GC

215-493-4531

610-384-9128 36 26 Hickory Valley GC 484-720-8442 7 27 landis Creek GC

Delaware County

Paxon Hollow GC

Whitetail

Avondale

Columbia County

Mill Race G&CC

Four seasons GC

southmoore

215-956-9727 14

610-273-0207

215-355-2234

Honey Brook

kimberton GC

Map Northampton County Pg Pg Key P Bethlehem 610-691-9453 Green Pond 215-321-7000 2 610-923-8480 Easton P 215-757-6951 24 87 Morgan Hill 610-559-9700 Easton P Riverview 215-343-6930

West Chester Thorndale

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484-692-1010 13 83 Butter Valley GP 610-738-4410 23 Center Square GC

Inniscrone GC

Crossgates GC

Yardley

Ingleside GC

Honeybrook GC

Old Masters GC 19

Warminster

Downingtown

Broad Run Golfer’s Club

Pickering Valley GC 77 Spring Hollow 88

Jamison

Downingtown CC

Richboro

Downingtown

12 13

Applecross CC

langhorne

Chester County

58 11

Yardley

www.GreatGolf.us

610-944-6000 610-282-4711

610-395-3369

610-391-0644

"3 PAY - 4 PlAY" FREE Range Warm Up Bag Up to $57.00 savings Call the Golf shop to schedule a tee time Must present ad before playing Ingleside Golf Club

104 Horseshoe Drive thorndale, PA 19372

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Poconos Mountains

Map Key

Blue Ridge trail Buck Hill Falls Caesars Pocono Cherry Valley 5 CC of the Poconos 85 Fernwood Hotel Great Bear Hideaway Hills Jack Frost Nat’l Mt. Airy Resort Mount Pocono Mountain Manor Pine Crest Lake

P Mountain top sP Buck Hill Falls R Marshalls Creek P stroudsburg SP Marshalls Creek R Bushkill sP East stroudsburg P Kresgeville P Blakeslee R Mount Pocono P Mount Pocono sP Marshalls Creek sP Pocono Pines

inn at Pocono

skytop Lodge

terra Greens Water Gap CC Woodloch springs Briarwood GC

Cool Creek GC 86 Heritage Hills Honey Run G & CC Pleasant Valley GC Regents Glen GC south Hills GC springfield GC

Shawnee on Del

P P R

P R P P P P P

Winding Hills

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P Hopewell Junction sP Poughkeepsie P staatsburg P Pawling P Amenia M Pleasant Valley P Red Hook P Amenia sP La Grangeville

Orange County

P P

717-292-3691 717-755-4653 717-792-9771 717-993-2184 717-505-4653 717-637-4358 717-747-9663

845-226-7700 845-463-4650 845-889-4071 845-855-9845 845-373-7000 845-473-1052 845-758-8652 914-523-9118 845-223-1000

Central Valley Monroe Johnson Warwick Monroe Pine island Montgomery Montgomery Middletown

845-928-8022 845-782-7888 845-355-1317 845-988-9501 845-258-4455 845-258-4455 845-457-9141 845-457-4949 845-361-1022

Montgomery

845-457-3187

West Point

P P P P C P

845-225-5700 845-628-3451 845-424-3604 845-424-3727 845-628-4200 845-669-5721

Blue Hill Broadacres New York CC Patriot Hills Phillip J Rotella

M Pearl River M Orangeburg P New Hempstead P stoney Point M thiells

845-735-2094 845-359-8218 845-362-5800 845-947-7085 845-354-1616

spook Rock

845-357-6466

Concord Resort

Lochmor sullivan County swan Lake terry Brae tennanah Lake twin Village Villa Roma

R P R P P

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Kiamesha Lake

Forestburgh Liberty Bethel Monticello

845-794-9700 845-794-6542 845-292-9000 845-583-1010 845-794-6000

south Fallsburg

Roscoe Roscoe Callicoon

845-434-1257 845-292-9584 845-292-0323 845-434-2622 607-498-5502 607-498-9983 845-887-5097

P P R P R P P

Kingston Highland Ellenville Kingston Kerhonkson saugerties New Paltz

845-331-2334 845-883-5500 845-210-3106 845-331-2283 845-626-8888 845-247-0075 845-256-2154

Loch sheldrake

Liberty Liberty

845-268-6250

P P P P P P R

Ulster County

Alapaha Golf Links Apple Greens Fallsview Green Acres Hudson Valley Lazy swan Mohonk Mtn House

845-938-2435

Congers

sullivan County

Forestburgh Grossinger island Glen Kutsher’s 25

Carmel Mahopac Garrison Garrison Mahopac Brewster

Rockland County

Rockland Lake

570-424-4000

York

Wrightsville York York stewartstown York Hanover York

Putnam County

Centennial Eagle Ridge Garrison GC Highlands CC Vails Grove

570-595-8910 570-421-0120 570-476-0300 570-685-8102

East stroudsburg

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Putnam County

800-233-8150

Del Water Gap Hawley

York County

Falkirk Estate & CC P Mansion Ridge P Green Ridge P Hickory Hills C Monroe sP scenic Farms P scotts Corners P stony Ford C town of Wallkill P West Point

skytop

Dutchess County

Beekman Casperkill Dinsmore Dutcher island Green James Baird state Red Hook silo Ridge Links at Union Vale

Pocono Manor

Shawnee Inn

New York

570-868-4653 570-595-7730 570-588-6692 570-421-1350 570-223-1200 888-337-6966 570-213-5400 610-681-6000 866-268-5503 570-839-8811 570-839-8281 570-223-1290 877-486-7844

Map Pg Key

MORE THAN JUST A RANGE Full Service Golf Academy PGA & LPGA teaching professionals, private lessons and golf schools Year-Round Driving Range 52 heated and weather-protected stalls Automatic ball tee-up, 200-yd. fairway Golf Outings and Events 2 dedicated event and meeting spaces, Full Swing simulators, on-site catering

THE GOLF CLUB

212.336.6400 chelseapiers.com/gc

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New Paltz Rondout shawangunk stone Dock turtle Creek

Ulster County (con’t) P P P P P

R C C sP C C sP

Dunwoodie Hudson Hills Lake isle Maple Moor Mohansic Pehquenakonck Pound Ridge saxon Woods sprain Lake

sP C C

NYC BOROUGHS P

Pelham split Rock

trump Ferry Point Van Cortlandt Dyker Beach Marine Park

C P P

Bronx Bronx Bronx Bronx

Eisenhower Park

Glen Cove Harbor Links Lawrence Village Lido

Merrick Road Park

914-961-3453 914-862-5283 914-669-6776

Bay Park Bethpage

Eisenhower Park

Glen Cove Harbor Links Lawrence Village Lido Merrick Road Park North Woodmere

Oyster Bay Pennisula

718-655-9164

Cedar Beach Cedars Cherry Creek Colonial springs

Brooklyn Brooklyn

718-836-5386 718-252-4625

P P P P

Bayside Douglaston Woodhaven Flushing

718-229-2570 718-224-6566 718-296-0999 718-939-4594

C C C

staten island staten island staten island

718-351-1889 718-447-5686 718-984-0101

Nassau County

Christopher Morley

Bergen Point Brentwood

718-885-3435 718-414-1555 718-543-4595

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Cantiague Park

914-764-5771 914-231-3461 914-231-3481

P P

Calverton Links

Crab Meadow Dix Hills Dix Hills Park Great Rock Gull Haven Hamlet Wind Watch

C East Rockaway M Farmingdale C Hicksville C North Hills C East Meadow P Glen Cove P Port Washington P Lawrence P Lido Beach

516-571-7242 516-249-0700 631-571-7061 516-571-8120 516-542-0015 516-676-0550 877-342-7267 516-239-8263 516-889-8181

C North Woodmere P Woodbury

516-571-7813 516-677-5973

tall Grass timber Point

Merrick

Massapequa

516-868-4650 516-798-9776

swan Lake

West sayville

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C M C C C P P P P P C P P

East Rockaway Farmingdale Hicksville North Hills East Meadow Glen Cove Port Washington Lawrence Lido Beach Merrick North Woodmere Woodbury Massapequa

suffolk County

Heartland Golf Park Heatherwood Holbrook Hollow Hills indian island island’s End Leisure Village Links at shirley Li National Middle island Mill Pond Montauk Downs Northport Pine Hills Poxaboque Rock Hill Rolling Oaks sag Harbor sandy Pond shelter island smithtown Landing spring Lake stonebridge sumpwams Creek sunken Meadow

Nassau County

Christopher Morley

Pennisula

North salem

Pound Ridge scarsdale Yonkers

Richmond County

Cantiague Park

Yorktown Hgts

Queens County

Bay Park Bethpage

Oyster Bay

914-939-2479 914-231-3490

Kings County

lONG ISlAND

North Woodmere

Rye Brook Yonkers New Castle Eastchester White Plains

Bronx County

Mosholu

La tourette silver Lake south shore

845-255-8282 888-894-9455 845-647-6090 845-687-7107 845-564-3220

Westchester County

Doral Arrowwood

Clearview Douglaston Forest Park Kissena Park

New Paltz Accord Ellenville High Falls Wallkill

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C West Babylon P Brentwood P Calverton P Babylon P Cutchoque P Riverhead P East Farmingdale

516-571-7242 516-249-0700 631-571-7061 516-571-8120 516-542-0015 516-676-0550 877-342-7267 516-239-8263 516-889-8181 516-868-4650 516-571-7813 516-677-5973 516-798-9776 631-661-8282 631-436-6060 631-369-5200 631-321-4562 631-734-6363 631-369-6500 631-643-1056

P Northport P Dix Hills P Dix Hills P Wading River P Central islip P Hauppauge P Edgewood P Centereach P Holbrook P Dix Hills C Riverhead P Greenport P Ridge P shirley P Riverhead P Middle island P Medford s Montauk P Northport P Manorville P Wainscott P Manorville P Rocky Point P sag Harbor P Riverhead P shelter island Hts P smithtown P Middle island P Hauppauge P Babylon P Kings Park

631-757-8800 631-271-4788 631-499-8005 631-929-3160 631-436-6059 631-232-9850 631-667-7400 631-473-9000 631-467-3417 631-242-0010 631-727-7776 631-477-0777 631-744-0334 631-395-7272 631-727-4653 631-924-5100 631-732-6365 631-668-1100 631-261-8000 631-878-4343 631-537-0025 631-878-2250 631-744-3200 631-275-2503 631-727-0909 631-749-0416 631-360-7618 631-924-5115 631-724-7500 631-669-2340 631-269-5351

P C

631-209-9359 631-581-2401

Manorville

shorehan Great River

West sayville

631-369-1818 631-567-1704

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New Castle County

shawangunk P stone Dock P turtle Creek P Back Creek GC P Deerfield Golf & tennis P Del Castle GC P Ed Oliver’s GC M Rock Manor GC M White Clay Creek P

The Rookery

47 48 49 50

NEW JERSEY MAVERiC

Bogota Golf

Ellenville High Falls Wallkill Middletown Newark Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington

sussex County P

Milford

Basking Ridge Branchburg

Golf Land

Cherry Hill

Little Pond

Clementon

Edgewater

Waterfront Hyatt Hills Closter inman

Old Masters Ewing

Farmer Browns Golf zone

845-647-6090 845-687-7107 845-564-3220 302-378-6499 302-368-6640 302-995-1990 302-571-9041 302-295-1400 302-994-6700

Carlstadt Clark

Closter Edison

Egg Harbor twsp Ewing

Farmingdale

908-432-1358 201-489-2400 908-541-0465

Mahwah

Fox Meadow

Maple shade

Applegarth

Monroe twsp

springfield

Mt. Holly

indian spring Mt. Freedom tilton

Marlton

Northfield

609-272-0520

Palisades Park

Rutgers

Piscataway

Pennington Nat’l Golfworx Clubhouse Raritan

Essex Golf

twin Brook

toms River Hamilton

Galloping Hill Golfland

Quail Ridge

Willowbrook

W. Long Branch

Windsor Greens

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Pomptn Plain

201-941-4455 973-839-2938

Kingston

Dunwoodie

PENNSYlVANIA iron Lakes

Lucky strokes City Line

tee’s Golf Ctr 2 t's Range Rossi Golf Golf zone

54 Horsham Family Golf

Lower state Road

732-445-2631

67 Burholme Golf

toms River

732-349-3040

55 M GOlF

trenton

732-922-1600 609-725-1120

Union

908-241-8380

Wall

732-681-0918

Voorhees Wayne

W. Long Branch W. Windsor

856-783-8700 973-256-6922 732-544-8787 609-799-9854

NYC

Palisades

staten island Yonkers

Easton Exton

845-331-2334 845-339-6395 845-343-2313 845-782-7770 212-336-6400 212-427-5689 845-359-9787 718-317-0101 914-963-7794 610-837-9551 610-834-3030 610-923-0599 484-875-0711

610-942-9494

Horsham

215-643-9214

Horsham Lansdale Malvern

NE Phila.

215-674-8735 29 610-683-7232 215-855-1205 484-791-3563 610-725-9155 215-295-1337 215-742-2380 215-533-9466

Newtown Square 610-356-6400 Philadelphia

Phila/Mayaunk Phoenixville Phoenixville

southampton

tee it Up Golf

West Chester

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845-227-1990

Honeybrook

Mad Golfer

snyderville Golf

845-651-5001

215-887-1600

Conshohocken

NE Phila.

Ralphie’s

845-896-5220

City Line Phila

Fisher’s Glen

Pickering Valley GC

718-885-2646

610-395-8878

Bath

Morrisville

Umbria Golf Center

908-534-4748

Allentown

snipe’s Golf Center

Longknockers

NYC

Limerick

973-364-0440

tinton Falls

Monroe

GOLF 364

Freddy’s Fun Center

Roseland

908-725-1120

Middletown

Kutztown

74 Play-A-Round Golf

Raritan

Kingston

sittler Golf

973-584-1504

Randolph

Florida

Ascot Park

staten island

609-737-2244

Fishkill

Hopewell Jct

9W Family

609-655-3311

Bronx

East Fishkill

Randalls island

856-983-0222 609-267-8440

718-253-6816

Chelsea Piers

856-755-3555 973-895-9898

Brooklyn

Cassidy’s

908-788-3786

732-792-2818

718-655-9164

Middletown

732-938-6110

201-818-0777

Bronx

Alapaha

609-882-4653

856-435-3700

Mosholu

Eagle Drive

609-272-2880

732-364-2190

973-887-0898

Fishkill

908-754-8999

Mt. Freedom

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P Havre de Grace 410-939-8887 P Joppa 410-836-9600 P Aberdeen 410-273-7488

Whippany

Brooklyn Center

201-840-4001

Laurel spring Manalapan

410-287-0200 410-658-4343 443-485-6069 410-642-6816

Whitehouse

turtle Cove

201-768-0990

Little Pond

Lakewood

North East Rising Sun Elkton Perryville

Boehm’s

NEW YORk

856-435-3700

908-852-8322

Flemington

P P P P

Harford County

Anchor

732-669-9100

Hackettstown

Hole-in-One

Cecil County

Bulle Rock GC 82 Mountain Branch the Wetlands GC 57

856-783-8700

Farmview

Darlington

Chesapeake Bay 53 Chesapeake Bay 76 Patriots Glen Furnace Bay GC 52

201-804-7780

973-252-1266

Lakewood

MARYlAND

302-684-3000 23

Flanders

Paradise Golf

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Bogota

tee-rific Golf

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stroudsburg

215-236-6794 215-483-8566

610-933-2223 26 610-945-8017 215-357-1622 570-992-3336 610-429-0800

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