Bob MengesTee It Up....It's Golf Season In Sullivan County
Weather has been mixed the past several weeks, some nice golf days and then again some not too nice golf days.
The mixed bag of weather has not deterred the launch of the Sullivan County golf season where golf leagues are now posting their schedules.
The grass is growing, some 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 tenth 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 Web Site at http://www.http//bght.blogspot.com
Welcome Back To
Pro Bob Menges
; ; We welcome back to our Golfing Highlights Column for his seventh 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, 42, 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 Tennanah Lake Golf Club and two years later 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 Robert 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.
Hudson Pass Book
Is A Great Value
One of the best bangs for your golf dollar locally is the 2009 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, Grossingers, Tennanah Lake, Lochmor and Twin Village. There are many other courses offered in the Hudson Valley region and throughout New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
The fee is $50.
For information call 845-339-4200. But it on line at http://www.hudsonvalleygolf.com/
Tennanah Lake
Leagues Forming
Shannon Bowers, Pro-Shop Manager at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club announced this week the forming of two leagues.
The Wednesday Night Women's league will meet on May 20 and will start on May 27, ending on August 26.
The Thursday Night Men's league meeting is May 21 and will start on May 28, ending on August 27.
Fees for the league include $100 for member and $200 for non member. Fees include the golf fee and dinner.
For information call Shannon at 607-498-5000.
Occupations Pro-Am
Set For June 19
The 2009 Pro-Am Tournament to benefit Occupations, Inc. will be held on Friday 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 and have the opportunity to meet PGA Pro Mark Lye.
Reserve your foursome at 845-692-4454, ext. 101 and ask for Patti Archiere.
Golf Events
May 8--Mamakating Lions Club Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
May 9--IBEW Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257
May 13--Section 9 Qualifier. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
May 16--Callicoon UM Church Captain & Crew Tournament. French Woods Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-887-4452.
May 23--Fallsburg PBA Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620.
May 29--Marine Corp G.L. Tournament. Lochmor Golf Club. Information call 845-434-1257.
May 30--Thomas Aquinas Golf Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257.
May 31--N.J. Special Olympics Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620.
June 5--Jake Hulse Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 5--Monticello PBA Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257.
June 6--7th Annual Jake Classic Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-796-6480.
June 6--Mike Grissaffe Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 7--Shady Acres Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
June 13--Stump Sitters Tournament. Lochmor Golf C ourse. Information call 845-434-1257.
June 13--Monticello High School Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 14--W.S.U.T. & S.R.P. Sullivan West Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 15--Iraq Veterans Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 19--TVLGA Junior Tournament, ages 10-high school. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
June 19--Occupations, Inc. Pro-Am. The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge. Information call 845-692-4454, Ext. 101.
June 20--Eastern Star Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 20--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 29--Bull Pen Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
June 29--Downsville Alumni Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000
July 11--Corness C o-Op Golf Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 12--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 12--Fallsburg Lions Club Alan Steingart Memorial Tournament, Tarry Brae Golf Course, South Fallsburg. For information call Cindy Perlmutter at 845-434-4321.
July 17--Scotch Twosome Tourament. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 18--Friends Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 22--Rally For The Cure Golf Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 24--Country Store Youth Foundation Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 26--Billy Moran Memorial Golf Outing. Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-4734.
July 26--Roscoe Kiwanis Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 31--Commissioners Cup Championship Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 2--Prasad Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
Aug. 16--Roscoe Firemen Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Aug. 16--Jeff Lions Club Tournament. Swan lake Golf & Coutry Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 30--Kutchers Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country /Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 12--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 20--Methol Hunting Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Sept. 20--Community Unity Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers association. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league standings or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com
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