On May 22, 2024, I played the Old Course at Thousand Island Country Club. This was an opportunity to reflect on the history of golf and my personal history of playing golf for so many decades. The course is located on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River between the New York and Canada border.… Continue reading Recalling History
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North Country University Gem
On May 21, 2024, I added to my New York State bucket list by playing golf in St. Lawrence County, the furthest north of my golfing experiences. Located in Canton, NY, and adjoining the campus of St. Lawrence University, Oliver D Appleton Golf Course was established in 1926 with nine holes, later expanded to its… Continue reading North Country University Gem
Another Bit of Golf History
On May 21, 2024, I added to my New York State golf experiences by playing at the Saranac Inn Golf Course in Franklin County. This historic course was originally part of a famous resort, Saranac Inn. This was a destination for the rich and famous a century ago. The Inn no longer exists, but the… Continue reading Another Bit of Golf History
Golfing History in the Bronx
On a sunny April day, I added one more New York City golf adventure. Van Cortlandt Golf Course is located in the North Bronx near the Yonkers border. It is the oldest public golf course in the USA and opened in 1895. Known as “Vanny” by the locals. It was surprisingly easy to get to… Continue reading Golfing History in the Bronx
Jupiter Country Club
I don’t belong to a country club but have have had the opportunity to play several clubs over the years with friends and colleagues. I was able to play the Jupiter Country Club in Florida a couple of times in February 2024. Enjoying the Florida sunshine on a golf course during winter is always a… Continue reading Jupiter Country Club
Winter Golf in Florida
On February 13, 2024, I played at the Sandhill Crane Golf Course in Palm Beach Gardens. The course is located just west of PGA National. I recall that I did play this course many years ago. It is impressive how much development occurred in the area since that time. The course also has grown as… Continue reading Winter Golf in Florida