Sullivan County Golfers Ed Guthrie from Narrowsburg,far right, and Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend
from Livingston Manor, second from the right, share early
golf season stories with C. D. Rhodes III and Lori Rhodes,
representatives from Wyboo Plantation Santee Lake Golf.
Manning, South Carolina, at the Greater New Jersey Golf
Show held in late February at the Garden State Exhibit
Center, Somerset, New Jersey.
Pro Bob MengesStart Teeing Up For The Season--Golf Is Back
Weather has been getting warmer this week but even the cooler days in the lower to high 60's has not deterred the launch of the Sullivan County golf season where most golf leagues are now underway.
The grass is growing to a nice color green, the trees are budding so its time to tee it up....hit it straight and long and enjoy our golf season.
Golfing Highlights is back for our eighth season and we will continue to provide you with a column filled with golf league statistics and standings, golf tournament information, golf trips and vacation news, new golf equipment, a tip each week from a local golf professional, Ed's Outlook, golf feature stories and a weekly review of golf courses in and around our area.
Special attention this week goes out to all golf league secretaries and club professionals.....remember to get your weekly golf league highlights and standings to Ed Townsend, PO Box 116, Livingston Manor, NY 12758 or e-mail them to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Visit out Internet BLOG at http://blogspot.com/
Welcome Back To
Pro Bob Menges
We welcome back to our Golfing Highlights Column for his sixth year, Professional Robert Menges from the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club who will again entertain and hopefully educate golfers with his writing of the weekly "Golf Tip."
Bob, 41, started his golf career as an assistant pro at the Swan Lake Golf Club under then head pro Steve Eisenberg. From Swan Lake he and Steve moved to the Huff House at Tennanah Lake where Steve formed the Steve Eisenberg Golf Academy. The Academy and Bob Menges then moved to the school's locations at Eddy Farms near Sparrowbush and the Town of Wallkill Golf Course near Middletown.
Bob then took his first job as a head professional at the Tennahan Lake Golf Club and two years became the head professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. He competed in local PGA tournaments, the local Pro-Am tournaments and the Metropolitan local tournaments.
Menges has been playing golf since he was 6 and remembers well starting out at the former Waldemere Golf Course at Shandelee above Livingston Manor.
Married to Kathy, who is a nurse, the Menges' live in the Jeffersonville area.
Menges noted that he will be giving private golf lessons and will conduct Junior Golf Camps during three different weeks this summer. The Swan Lake Golf Club presently has three leagues, Tuesday Men's, Wednesday Men's, Thursday Ladies and is planning a Friday Mixed league also.
Golfers may call Bob at 845-292-0323.
Golf Tip
By Bob Menges
Play Golf To Stay Young.
The tip: In today's day in age, with modern medicine and advances in science, people are living longer and healthier lives. So many senior citizens are exercising and eating right to maintain an active life. Research shows that playing golf can add years to your life and keep the mind sharp.
I believe there is no other way to enjoy nature then being out on the course. Seeing the animals, hearing the birds chirp, certainly gives a sense of appreciation of life. Most golf courses afford gorgeous views, vibrant color and good old fashioned fresh air. There is no better way to spend a few hours with a group of friends while walking, talking and laughing your way around the course.
Everyone knows what a mental game golf is. One of the best ways to keep the mind sharp is to have one use your mind for the technical side of golf. Golf is the perfect sport for this because you are getting mental stimulation, you are counting strokes and analyzing your next shot.
In your search for the fountain of youth, let golf help you find your way. By getting exercise, stimulating your mind and having social interaction, you can stay younger and live longer.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@localnet.com
Ed's Outlook
We are seeing more and more the promotion of "Golf Packages" throughout various sections of New York State and South Carolina and sometimes get concerned that no efforts are being put forth to sell Sullivan County golf with hotel/motel and dining facilities all pitching in and working together to get golfers to visit and golf in our beautiful golf paradise.
Golfers can go to South Carolina in the spring and fall and find packages that offer golf, cart, two in a room motel accommodations and breakfast and dinner for between $70 and $80 a day.
We have started to see some dinner and golf and lunch and golf packages offered in Sullivan and Delaware counties but there has to more of an effort to get motel/hotel owners, restaurants and golf courses all working on the same page for a total golf package that will attract golfers to our county courses from May through October.
The golf economy here could stand a booster shot and we believe golf packages would help.
Ed's Outlook is provided by Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have golf league scores, standings or tournament information Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by e-mail at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Visit us on our Internet BLOG at http://blogspot.com/
Weather has been getting warmer this week but even the cooler days in the lower to high 60's has not deterred the launch of the Sullivan County golf season where most golf leagues are now underway.
The grass is growing to a nice color green, the trees are budding so its time to tee it up....hit it straight and long and enjoy our golf season.
Golfing Highlights is back for our eighth season and we will continue to provide you with a column filled with golf league statistics and standings, golf tournament information, golf trips and vacation news, new golf equipment, a tip each week from a local golf professional, Ed's Outlook, golf feature stories and a weekly review of golf courses in and around our area.
Special attention this week goes out to all golf league secretaries and club professionals.....remember to get your weekly golf league highlights and standings to Ed Townsend, PO Box 116, Livingston Manor, NY 12758 or e-mail them to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Visit out Internet BLOG at http://blogspot.com/
Welcome Back To
Pro Bob Menges
We welcome back to our Golfing Highlights Column for his sixth year, Professional Robert Menges from the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club who will again entertain and hopefully educate golfers with his writing of the weekly "Golf Tip."
Bob, 41, started his golf career as an assistant pro at the Swan Lake Golf Club under then head pro Steve Eisenberg. From Swan Lake he and Steve moved to the Huff House at Tennanah Lake where Steve formed the Steve Eisenberg Golf Academy. The Academy and Bob Menges then moved to the school's locations at Eddy Farms near Sparrowbush and the Town of Wallkill Golf Course near Middletown.
Bob then took his first job as a head professional at the Tennahan Lake Golf Club and two years became the head professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. He competed in local PGA tournaments, the local Pro-Am tournaments and the Metropolitan local tournaments.
Menges has been playing golf since he was 6 and remembers well starting out at the former Waldemere Golf Course at Shandelee above Livingston Manor.
Married to Kathy, who is a nurse, the Menges' live in the Jeffersonville area.
Menges noted that he will be giving private golf lessons and will conduct Junior Golf Camps during three different weeks this summer. The Swan Lake Golf Club presently has three leagues, Tuesday Men's, Wednesday Men's, Thursday Ladies and is planning a Friday Mixed league also.
Golfers may call Bob at 845-292-0323.
Golf Tip
By Bob Menges
Play Golf To Stay Young.
The tip: In today's day in age, with modern medicine and advances in science, people are living longer and healthier lives. So many senior citizens are exercising and eating right to maintain an active life. Research shows that playing golf can add years to your life and keep the mind sharp.
I believe there is no other way to enjoy nature then being out on the course. Seeing the animals, hearing the birds chirp, certainly gives a sense of appreciation of life. Most golf courses afford gorgeous views, vibrant color and good old fashioned fresh air. There is no better way to spend a few hours with a group of friends while walking, talking and laughing your way around the course.
Everyone knows what a mental game golf is. One of the best ways to keep the mind sharp is to have one use your mind for the technical side of golf. Golf is the perfect sport for this because you are getting mental stimulation, you are counting strokes and analyzing your next shot.
In your search for the fountain of youth, let golf help you find your way. By getting exercise, stimulating your mind and having social interaction, you can stay younger and live longer.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@localnet.com
Ed's Outlook
We are seeing more and more the promotion of "Golf Packages" throughout various sections of New York State and South Carolina and sometimes get concerned that no efforts are being put forth to sell Sullivan County golf with hotel/motel and dining facilities all pitching in and working together to get golfers to visit and golf in our beautiful golf paradise.
Golfers can go to South Carolina in the spring and fall and find packages that offer golf, cart, two in a room motel accommodations and breakfast and dinner for between $70 and $80 a day.
We have started to see some dinner and golf and lunch and golf packages offered in Sullivan and Delaware counties but there has to more of an effort to get motel/hotel owners, restaurants and golf courses all working on the same page for a total golf package that will attract golfers to our county courses from May through October.
The golf economy here could stand a booster shot and we believe golf packages would help.
Ed's Outlook is provided by Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have golf league scores, standings or tournament information Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by e-mail at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Visit us on our Internet BLOG at http://blogspot.com/
GoodValue With
Hudson Pass Book
One of the best bangs for your golf dollar locally is the 2007 Hudson Valley Golf Pass Book.
It offers golfers the opportunity to play golf at discounted rates up to 50 percent off regular daily rates. You get 4 rounds of golf at each participating course and those courses include in Sullivan County the Villa Roma, Tarry Brae, Kutshers, Swan Lake and Grossingers. There are many other courses offered in the Hudson Valley region.
The fee is $50.
For information call 845-339-4200. But it online at http://www.hudsonvalleygolf.com/
Occupations Pro-Am
Set For June 19
The 2007 Pro-Am Tournament to benefit Occupations, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge, a Jack Nicklaus signature course in Monroe, NY.
Occupations Inc., is one of Orange County's largest human services agencies serving nearly 14,000 individuals while improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing critical services and employment opportunities.
Golfers play 18-holes with a local professional, have the opportunity to met PGA Pro Mark Lye, and the longest drive champion Bobby Wilson....and compete for great prizes.
Reserve your foursome at 845-692-4454, ext. 101 and ask for Patti Archiere. Faxed reservations can be made at 845-692-8887.
For more information go to http://www.occupations.org/
Golf Events Calendar
May 15, Section Nine County's, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
May 20, Member/Guest Kickoff, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 1, Jake Hulse Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 3, S.D. Mason's Passmasters, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 10, W.S.U.T. & S.R.P. Sullivan West, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 11, Rhomans Pub, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 15, Southern Tier Title Agency, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 16, Tri-Valley Baseball, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 16, Fairway Inn Tournament, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
June 29, Mary Rodriguez Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 8, Memorial Tournament & Dinner, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
July 9, Thunder 102 Outing, Swan Lake Golf & CountryClub, call 845-292-0323
July 13, Country Store Youth Foundation, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 14, Friends Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 20, Scotch Twosome Tournamsnt, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
July 20, B.P.W. Women's, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 21, Cornell Co-Op, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 21, Lake Muskoday Homeowners Association, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
July 29, TVLGA Junior Tournament, ages 13-high school, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
Aug. 5, Jeffersonville Lions Club, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Aug. 5, Billy Moran Memorial Golf Outing, Villa Roma Country Club, call 845-887-4174 or 845-887-5097
Aug. 18, Liberty Athletic Club, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Aug. 19, St. George's Church, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Sept. 8, Twin Village Golf Club Annual Dinner-Season Celebration, call 607-498-5829
Sept. 15, Trevor Simpson Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Hudson Pass Book
One of the best bangs for your golf dollar locally is the 2007 Hudson Valley Golf Pass Book.
It offers golfers the opportunity to play golf at discounted rates up to 50 percent off regular daily rates. You get 4 rounds of golf at each participating course and those courses include in Sullivan County the Villa Roma, Tarry Brae, Kutshers, Swan Lake and Grossingers. There are many other courses offered in the Hudson Valley region.
The fee is $50.
For information call 845-339-4200. But it online at http://www.hudsonvalleygolf.com/
Occupations Pro-Am
Set For June 19
The 2007 Pro-Am Tournament to benefit Occupations, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge, a Jack Nicklaus signature course in Monroe, NY.
Occupations Inc., is one of Orange County's largest human services agencies serving nearly 14,000 individuals while improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing critical services and employment opportunities.
Golfers play 18-holes with a local professional, have the opportunity to met PGA Pro Mark Lye, and the longest drive champion Bobby Wilson....and compete for great prizes.
Reserve your foursome at 845-692-4454, ext. 101 and ask for Patti Archiere. Faxed reservations can be made at 845-692-8887.
For more information go to http://www.occupations.org/
Golf Events Calendar
May 15, Section Nine County's, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
May 20, Member/Guest Kickoff, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 1, Jake Hulse Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 3, S.D. Mason's Passmasters, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 10, W.S.U.T. & S.R.P. Sullivan West, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 11, Rhomans Pub, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 15, Southern Tier Title Agency, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 16, Tri-Valley Baseball, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
June 16, Fairway Inn Tournament, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
June 29, Mary Rodriguez Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 8, Memorial Tournament & Dinner, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
July 9, Thunder 102 Outing, Swan Lake Golf & CountryClub, call 845-292-0323
July 13, Country Store Youth Foundation, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 14, Friends Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 20, Scotch Twosome Tournamsnt, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
July 20, B.P.W. Women's, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 21, Cornell Co-Op, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
July 21, Lake Muskoday Homeowners Association, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
July 29, TVLGA Junior Tournament, ages 13-high school, Twin Village Golf Club, call 607-498-5829
Aug. 5, Jeffersonville Lions Club, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Aug. 5, Billy Moran Memorial Golf Outing, Villa Roma Country Club, call 845-887-4174 or 845-887-5097
Aug. 18, Liberty Athletic Club, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Aug. 19, St. George's Church, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
Sept. 8, Twin Village Golf Club Annual Dinner-Season Celebration, call 607-498-5829
Sept. 15, Trevor Simpson Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, call 845-292-0323
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