Sometimes antisemitic words are thrown around carelessly: Dont Jew me down, You people are so good with money but ignorance is no excuse. ), my classmate and friend, turned to me and said, Gee, you dont seem Jewish. I know she meant it as a compliment but, boy, did that ever sting! Jessica drew me in at the first sentence and kept me holding my breath until the last word. But I can see this shaping who you are today. The insidious nature of anti-Semitism, or any type of hate for that matter, comes through clearly. Im glad we are friends from across the sea and I hope to meet you one day. Minutes from White Plains, this critically acclaimed golf course is considered one of the most difficult nine-hole courses in the county. So much can be learned from our own personal history, even if it means experiencing anger and regret when looking back on past situations. Greenwich Country Club states they are your home away from home and that's exactly the vibe you get. The granddaughter of survivors of the Holocaust, Soviet gulags, and a descendant of a Tano great-grandma, she understands in her bones what happens when intolerance, indifference, and ignorance take root in society. This piece is so well-written and thought-provoking. It soon moved to a site overlooking the Hudson River and by 1896 had 100 membersmostly women. Rees' vision was to liven our classic & historic golf course while upgrading playability & the overall golf experience. I would not be me without being Jewish. Im relatively new to this site, having been referred by a friend in Philadelphia. The club stumbled financially, however, and the county bought it in 1955, made substantial improvements, and opened it to the public in 1957. I think we all have times like this, where we cant quite recall the outcome. The renovation included green expansions of over 20,000 sq. 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. Thank you Jessica for this beautiful and poignant piece on what it feels like to be a Jew a lot of the time. Quaker Ridge hosted the Walker Cup and Century and Old Oaks are regular sites for US Open qualifying. Facilities include a recentlyrenovated driving range, practice bunker, and professional putting green. 1128 North Street, White Plains A golf club.more, The Round Hill Club is a wonderful property, club steeped in old world charm. This story is a great representation of how young Jews are no stranger to prejudice and ignorance. 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). I often read your posts and find comfort that even though antisemitism is very prevalent today, the adults in the room are trying to stop the hateful rhetoric and educate those who have tainted and dangerous views. And by the way, I had never thought of myself as A Jewish rich kid until that moment. A club similar to Banyan in SE FL is The Falls Club that also has a Joe Lee course. The current head pro at Metropolis, Craig Thomas, broke the competitive course record at Bethpage Black during the 2007 New York State Open. Its funny (ironic?) On November 14, 1888, following some golf and a jolly dinner, Reid, Upham, and three other friendsHenry Tallmadge, Kingman Putnam, and Harry Holbrookofficially formed St. Andrews Golf Club of Yonkers [now The Saint Andrews Golf Club]. 99 Biiltmore Avenue, Rye 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. 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. I am a Jew and no one will ever force me to hide my identity. Bravo. Just as we were about to enter. Its practically part of our DNA. But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." 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. Private. Westchester Hills also features practice facilities including a driving range and two large greens to fine-tune your short game. The club has hosted three Met Opens, including the 1936 edition when a young assistant club pro from Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey named Byron Nelson beat the games top players to begin his legendary professional career. Here are some more photos. 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. It took a while before I fully recognized and accepted that in many ways, they were not my people and I was not theirs. We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. No use in being harsh on oneself in these moments. My kids were horrified, and it was a complete shock to me that we were living amongst people who had that impressed upon them, although given the current situation in the US it probably shouldnt have been. The New York Athletic Club, frequently in the news for its tight bars against Jews and Negroes, proved to be the most difficult club from which to get information. When she says never again, you say it with her because her story is our story. It gave you backbone. The second PGA Championship in Westchester was held at Pelham Country Club in 1923. 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. I mean Im a Jew. 914.669.5485 And as you can read in the essay, the fact that I was silent has been a smoldering fire within me for decades so Im very glad I was able to release this piece out into the world. 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 Sleepy Hollow clubhouse is as magnificent as the golf course. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. This is a piece of real depth. HFS clients enjoy state-of-the-art warehousing, real-time access to critical business data, accounts receivable management and collection, and unparalleled customer service. And, in fact, the individual that prompted me to write this essay told me years later that she didnt understand what was wrong with the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia where Heather Heyer was murdered by neo-Nazis shouting Jews will not replace us. She proudly told me over the phone that she herself might have been at that rally and when I tried to explain to her, incredibly still giving her the benefit of the doubt, how wrong and evil those neo-Nazis were, she seemed to get it but as her subsequent social media posts demonstrate she hasnt learned a thing and has clutched tightly to her prejudices. I can relate to where and how this author was raised by her Jewish family in suburban Westchester County. 1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers A. W. Tillinghast was commissioned in 1916 to create the course on property where the British army camped in 1776 before defeating George Washington in the Battle of White Plains. Architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.s last design, Anglebrook features inviting fairways and huge greens but demands strategic play and deft putting to score. For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions 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. 914.698.8400 I would like to think that if time were able to stand still and you had been able to take a minute or two or however long it took for you to process those words, you WOULD have reacted differently, but the moment had passed. For one, the Jewish clubs put great stress on charity; a prospective member is expected to be philanthropic (one club in the New York area requires that an applicant must have given at least $10,000 to United Jewish Appeal). What a beautifully written story. That was that. Great golf course, great caddies who know the course, greatmore, Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892. 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. From Business: Founded in 1908, Pelham Country Club is a family-oriented facility in New York. It has moved me to tell my own frustrating tale. In 1961, the first annual Governor's Day was held at Westchester Hills to honor past and present board members. The Press is home to the largest journal publication program of any U.S.-based university press. Beautiful writing and very resonant. I have also had a few similar experiences that I still berate myself over. DISCOVER ALL WE CAN OFFER Play Our Video Club Life The Bedford Tennis Club added golf in 1896; Scarsdale Golf Club opened in 1898; Waccabuc Country Club in 1912; and Blind Brook, where President Dwight Eisenhower was a member, was built in 1915. I am proud of who you are and who you have become. Your poignant and well-written essay references the prejudices that I think most, if not all, Jews have encountered in one way or other. Quaker Ridge is the home of the Hochster Memorial Tournament, one of the most prestigious amateur invitational tournaments in the metropolitan area, held to honor William Rice Hochster, the clubs first president who lived near the first hole and was known to offer corrective lessons in golf etiquette when he observed infractions. J. C. Snead, nephew of Sam Snead and eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, was an assistant teaching pro at Century from 1964 to 1967. How coincidental! My Jewish self was not something I ever questioned then or now. I was sent to ask the head partner of the camp for a decision. In the early 1980's, the first irrigation system was installed on the golf course. Enjoyed the reading & can relate. Jess- I think embarking on your military career was a life of service and seeking justice. If she viewed me as the other, as different, how could she not see that Superman epitomized the concept of otherness? 914.241.0700 Thank you for sharing. Im a person who likes to understand. Naturally my favorite place is the dining room. As we get older, we have the tools and have learned to speak out strongly against anti-semitism. I would also like to add that as a Gentile, I learned a lot too. 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. Books Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. 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. It was a great place to hang their coats, not to mention a wicker basket with snacks and libations. Most evenings at our dinner table, my brother, my parents, and I (and on weekends my grandparents) discussed ideas. They were Bohemian and liberal. Golf and country clubs offer bowling, Greek nights, summer camps, and, to the disgust of older members, facilities for sales meetings that include a day on the links, in the pool and on the courts. Not sure if they have opened up over the years. It is obvious now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful essay, Jessica. The 75-room mansion includes a ballroom, library, formal dining room, and 18 guest rooms, as well as the golf pro shop and locker rooms. My grandparents in St. Louis had to belong to a Jewish country club; they were not welcome at a Christian country club. American Jewish History None of the clubs queried in the survey had Negro members. Originally a family farm, Maple Moor was expanded into an 18-hole golf course in 1925 by the Westchester County Parks Commission. With irrigation came tall rough surrounding narrow fairways. Webly country club to acknowledge in its name any obvious Jewish con nectiontwo clubs in the Baltimore vicinity, and facilities in Miami Beach; Montgomery, Alabama; New Orleans; San Antonio; and Louisville. For my birth family, the solution was to move to a community that was predominantly Jewish. The minutes of that historic meeting are preserved in the clubs archives, the Peter Landau Library, along with a fabulous collection of books, records, and artifacts including early golf clubs and balls. Thats real and worth telling. Very nice use of a memory to make a broader statement. The modern terms microaggression and macroaggression are completely inadequate when framed against the backdrop of the worlds most horrific offense. - Mickey Mantle. Built by a whos-who of businessmen headed by William Rockefeller, Sleepy Hollow has some of the most spectacular Hudson River views in the county along with a 140-room mansion, once the home of members of the Vanderbilt family. I think their staying power helps us become who we are. Unlike me, she craved approbation whereas I rather rejoiced in the opposite. ft, a full bunker renovation, irrigation replacement & various other elements to enhance aesthetics & shot variety for golfers of all-skill levels. His prize was $500 and the Wanamaker trophy, which had been donated by Rodman Wanamaker. Not one bit. One of which was Friday night Kaddish. Jewishness was less of my identity than Jessicas but this same feeling of angst permeated me for weeks (a lifetime for a middle schooler). Hogan won the Westchester Open in 1940. A public course and two private ventures followed (and failed) until, in 1965, the current club was founded. 777 Albany Post Road, Briarcliff Manor Being Other. Ive been sitting here trying to compose an adequate response to your comment and Im struck by the idea of composure. These comments were meant to discomfit during what should otherwise have been a pleasant comfortable experience. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. My daughter asked for latkes and Chanukah candles. @Douglas Shane Reading your comment gave me chills and flashbacks to precisely how I felt standing at the gates to the country club. 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. The original course had 27 holes, but the club lost nine of them when I-684 was built. I love that your piece shows what a few words can do to someone, the harm that it can instill and the long-lasting effect it can have. It struggled under several different ownership groups until it finally closed in 1982 and the property was sold for development. Copyright 2023 by Westchester Hills Golf Club. After all, a club is a business. My mothers cousin was part owner, so we had a big discount. The damage anti semitism has is proven by her memory so many years later. Journals Franklin Hills is 63 in Best Classic. Here are some more photos. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feelings. It opened a door for youto all the past struggles of your people. Me: Yes, dad, a country club. 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. Sometimes in relation to not speaking up for myself and sometimes for not speaking up for others. Probably, your guilt blocked it out. All Rights Reserved. YP, the YP logo and all other YP marks contained herein are trademarks of YP LLC and/or YP affiliated companies. The Westwood CC near Buffalo is also a historically-Jewish club! This continued even after I revealed that I was Jewish. True Championz Martial Arts Health Clubs 4. And, of course, we never heard from our guest again. The club offers catering services for weddings, golf outings, bat mitzvah and, From Business: Alpine Country Club, located in Demarest, N.J., offers a variety of recreational facilities and services throughout the state. Irony indeed. 914.698.4610 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. It is a fine course that underent a renovation by Arthur Hills a few years ago. I have always been immensely proud of this, and I feel the sweep of history as I am one part in an unbroken chain going back millennia. Knollwood was a nationally known tournament site in the early days of the game. The division also manages membership services for more than 50 scholarly and professional associations and societies. In retrospect I think it boiled down to not wanting to throw a guest out of our home; something to do with the rules of hospitality though good manners is a two-way street. Phone: (914) 723-3200. Preferred listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. Its practically part of our DNA. The offense you experienced at the club at the hands of an acquaintance completely oblivious to the historical context of her comment, burned inside you because of your particular brand of Jewish DNA forcibly mutated by fire and ash. For our family? Jessica Ursells excellent memoir has obviously touched a lot of nerves and memories. @Sara Kandler Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on my piece. WebIt is my great pleasure to introduce you to Brae Burn Country Club. 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. At any rate, it is an inspiring, thoughtful and thought-provoking piece of writing. Here are some more photos. Nothing is so permanent as change, as someone once said, and that certainly applies to golf in Westchester. In the Westwood thread that I started about 2 months ago, there was this comment: "Westwood was built as the Jewish equivalent of St. Louis CC" This has prompted me to ask about the courses of these clubs. From Business: Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club is a country club community that offers entertainment, arts, and cultural and social activities. P.O. Rye, NY 10580. A persistent legend has it that the tunnel under the Metro-North tracks near the club entrance was built to accommodate the Babes dash to Yankee Stadium on game days. Our new simulator room will cure the winter blues and keep your swinging smooth all winter. With my dad it would have been: 18 Bloomer Road, North Salem I dont remember what I wore, but I know I must have dressed with particular care. More silence. Thanks for sharing its so important! Today, stories like Jesss help me to speak out against bigotry and antisemitism and for that I am grateful. The Club decided to build a new fireproof clubhouse with an internal sprinkler system. 1995 American Jewish Historical Society Forgive yourself for not speaking up. 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. Amused passersby soon started referring to them as the apple tree gang.. Thank you. 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains Navigating through Private. You were a guest. She was clearly unable to appreciate Siegal and Shusters story of Kal-El (Supermans original name, translated from Hebrew as The Voice of God) the outsider, who, despite all his powers on earth, grew up knowing he was different than everyone around him. 914.995.9200 The Roaring Twenties saw a burst of golf-course creation in Westchester that further cemented the countys place in the annals of the game. 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck You nailed it when you wrote that its hard enough for an adult to come up with a quick come back let alone a teenager. I woke up as they say. 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. The Jewish clubs listed are the mollowing: Beach Point, Broadmoor Country, Centertown, Century Country, City Athletic, Columbia Club of New York, Jessica writes with confidence and depth tackling issues that were right in our faces as Jewish kids in the 70s in mostly no. Known as one of the most difficult courses in the county, Trump National is also one of the most picturesque. Macdonald was elected vice president and walked away happy. Our Jewishness, my Jewishness, was not a fancy fur coat pulled out of the closet to wear on the high holy days. Fax: (914) 723-0243 [email protected] Site powered by ForeTees Club Central Web. I was, therefore, dependent on her grace for a once in a lifetime experience. According to Sports and I was in my late sixties at the time and had a lifetime of protesting prejudice behind me. The golf course was designed by a legendarymore, this needs to be saidAbout a month ago, I was at the Brae Burn Country Club for a wedding and gotmore, This country club is awesome. Westchester Country Club hosted annual PGA Tour events for nearly 50 years and in 2015 was the site of a PGA of America major, the first KPMG Womens . 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. But I failed here. Western clubs in Omaha, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles and San Mateo rounded out the list. Music was always playingoften classical, sometimes Gregorian chants, many times jazz, and those symphonic tangos beloved by my dad. 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. Generally, only a few negative votesin some clubs, only oneneed be cast to blackball an applicant. At the Country Club with Superman. Here are some more photos. Also, in a funny way your friends casual thoughtless bigotry actually was a gift. I like this new image / metaphor that you have created with your story I will forever think of a country club and Superman when I think of several life experiences that your nice blog post describes first, being Other and second, being humiliated, confused, torn as to what to do, and having regret for not taking a stand. One club manager, who asked not to be identified, said his club had some Jewish members but that they were members of families which had converted to Christianity. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelsons heart. 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. The great irony of all of it is that the only thing I remember from this event is that I stayed silent. Are there any "historically Jewish" public clubs in the country? That means that many people dont know any Jews literally none at all but have absorbed some of the poisonous allegations that fed genocide. Also designed by Tom Winton, Sprain Lake is unique for its rolling and narrow layout with an abundance of water hazards. You might be being a bit hard on your younger self. The only course in Westchester designed by legendary Pete Dye, Pound Ridge features a distinctive layout lined with rock walls, nature preserves, and glorious vistas. In 1953 our membership decided to add a swimming pool to our list of amenities offered. WebWestchester Hills Golf Club is a family-friendly private golf club located in White Plains, NY. It was built in 1917 by disgruntled members of Apawamis, but closed during the Great Depression. Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale is perhaps the best golf course in Westchester to never host a modern major tournament, although it did stage the 1997 Walker Cup. The first time I heard the expression to Jew one down, was from my former mother-in -law. Project MUSE It is extremely well written and utilizes beautifully descriptive allusions and connections that were inspired by the trauma. Conformity was boring, and I never wanted boring. Private. It is characterized by long sloping fairways and large, contoured greens maintained in perfect condition. Stunned into silence, I failed to respond. Each and every summer season we look forward to a packed swimming pool and kids area. I have played with some great guys from both of these clubs over the years. They leave their used paper cups everywhere around town, she said, in addition to other anti-Semitic remarks. WebGuest Information. Address 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. 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. Thank you for sharing this troubling experience. They had not only an opulent clubhouse, but also a yacht basin with a private dock and their own railroad depot, not to mention a golf course built by 20 men and 50 teams of horses. Change). The first USGA-sanctioned US Amateur Championship was held the next year at Newport CC, and he won handily. I too like to figure out the why of things. Your actions or inactions that day did not change or detract from the person you are and were meant to be. I think when you went to see Christopher Reeve, it was actually Wonder Woman meeting Superman. I am invited when I visit Greenwich. But what, unfortunately, wasnt strange was that your friend had absorbed, perhaps unconsciously, prejudices against Jews along with warped notions of Jewish behavior. . I like that you ended with Never Again because I believe everyone should be reminding themselves of that sentiment everyday. 914.231.3481 Welcome to Brae Burn Country Club. It all began when John Reid, a Scottish-born businessman in Yonkers, gathered some friends at a cow pasture on Lake Avenue on a warm February day. It is funny how for (some) people, those moments are always there. Our new pool facility features a Junior Olympic heated pool, kiddie pool area, luxury chaise lounges & day beds, along with our Pool Grill that provides some delicious poolside offerings. 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. "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing your whole life." Why do we have to put up with any? We couldn't be happier with the renovations that were done and we thank our entire membership for their help and support! This piece brings the event full circle. Nice work Jessica, what a thought-provoking piece! so dont feel like you let yourself down. The blithe ignorance and the way the edict, Dont act too Jewish, slid so smoothly off her tongue still smolders in my mind to this day. Humble beginnings Jessica, that was beautifully said.Thank you for sharing that. The club closed during the Great Depression, but was acquired by a group of African-Americans and reopened as the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club in 1937. My brother-in-laws widowed grandmother changed their surname from Israel to a WASP surname so that they would be able to move to a gated community in the East. Dining Rules. This is such a relatable and honest piece of writing. Great Essay. 100 Route 202, Lincolndale You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. 914.967.6000 | Contact; This is a painful memory, but I think you should forgive yourself for not speaking up and asking what your friend meant by telling you not to act too Jewish. You were young. I was taken aback. Private. Everyone was tall and blonde. Members at the time included steel mogul and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and architect and bon vivant Stanford White. It's great for special occasions or after a day playing golf. All 18 tees and many bunkers have recently been renovated and upgraded. In 1926, another course was built to serve Lawrence Farms, a residential community. Francis Ouimet, winner of the milestone US Open of 1913, played at Knollwood, as did the legendary Bobby Jones, who at one time held the course record with a round of 68. Thats because I recognized that horrible feeling when your very being is challenged, at the level of your DNA. 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