[Author’s Note – I’m writing as much and as quickly as I can, but don’t want to keep you waiting, Dear Reader, while I cross every “I” and dot every “T.” So here’s part one of St/ George’s…] The Other St. George’s Shines Just as Brightly STONY BROOK, NY – Never have I been so grateful that...
NEW CITY, NY – The name of this article comes from the title of a series of paintings called The Rake’s Progress, created by famous 18th century painter William Hogarth. That series shows the moral, physical, and economic decline of a young man from riches to rags over a period of years. It’s an important series in art because its success laid the...
While I finish some interviews, here are some pix from ST. George’s:
Though fall doesn’t begin until later this month, we here at AWITP celebrated the end of summer with visits to Paramount Country Club (formerly Dellwood) in Rockland County and St. George’s Golf and Country Club on Long Island. We’ll be doing a series of articles on Paramount showing “The Architect’s Progress” – several...
SEAWANE COUNTRY CLUB It’s tough being a small private country club in this economy, especially in hyper-competitive New York, where there are a glut private country clubs, many of which have long waiting lists and can be as selective about their members as pre-eminent liberal arts colleges are about their students. Still, there is good news for NYC golfers...
FOREST HILLS, NY – AWITP sources have confirmed that discussion between the PGA of America and the governing bodies in New York that Bethpage may be considered for the 2020 or 2021 PGA Championship and the 2028 Ryder Cup. Sources also confirm that Rees Jones’s restoration work at Baltusrol has gone so well in preparation for the 2016 PGA Championship...
JOHNS CREEK, GA – “When Tiger Woods wins at Bethpage, or Phil Mickelson wins at Baltusrol, that’s the result we’re trying to achieve. The best player should rise to the top.” So spoke the stentorian tones of Rees Jones in a June interview with golf writer John Garrity. Now Rees Jones, the self-described “Open Doctor,” is in...
And here it is…
Phil had fun taking Rees Jones to task didn’t he?
JOHNS CREEK, GA – Ron Whitten’s recent Golf Digest article on the new turfgrasses being tested this week at Atlanta Athletic Club’s PGA Championship is another excellent observation by one of the most intelligent voices in the game. His knowledge of architecture and travel is unparalleled. In his article he mentions a number of southern and western...
After sending a twisting, long-distance, double breaking putt towards the cup, the PGA of America left itself with just a tap-in, so allow me to do the honors: the PGA Championship is not “Glory’s Last Shot,” but “Glory’s Best Shot.” Make that small change and watch the slogan catch fire like a hit song by U2. Nobody gives a...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – With a golf game uglier than an Orlando Perkins waitress, your author led his punchless NYC writers golf team to a fourth consecutive epic fail against the Philadelphia golf writers, who routinely mule kick us back to the Manhattan curbside with a resounding thud during Forsgate Country Club’s annual Writer Cup tournament between the...
I need the break. While I love the contract work in the entertainment industry, the litigation is for the birds…the buzzards, vultures and harpies to be exact. “Now Jay,” Professor Steele once said is his deep, mellifluous voice, “Never forget. The reward for good work is more work.” Thanks for that. If anyone else except Professor...
One huge golf story went under-reported recently as LPGA star Morgan Pressel blistered mighty Bayonne Golf Club with a 63, shattering the course record in the process. Bayonne, the brain child of Eric Bergstrol, developer-turned-course-architect, who built the course directly across the street from the more highly-touted but architecturally inferior Liberty National...
GARDEN CITY, NY – With more hair-raising, last second escapes than a James Bond double-feature, Florida’s Nick Gilliam won the 101st Travis Invitational at fabled Garden City Golf Club, defeating Kevin Gai 3&2 after trailing well into the back nine, then turning the tables on Steve White by winning the final two holes en route to a 1-up victory. The...
Nick Gilliam defeated Steve While 2&1 to win the 101st Travis Invitational. Our final wrap-up will be up tomorrow morning.