Talking and playing golf at Kutsher's Country Club recently were, from the left, Teaching Assistant John Singh, Neversink golfer Rodney "Taylor" Jester, Liberty golfer Richard Winters Jr., Liberty golfer Dean Winters, Director of Golf Pravin Singh and Golfing Highights Columnist Ed TownsendKutsher's Course Labeled Pleasant Round
Sullivan County golfers Dean Winters, Rodney "Taylor" Jester, Richard Winters Jr. and this columnist after playing the back nine at Kutsher's Country Club recently labeled this facility a well-rounded course and a good challenge that makes it interesting for all golfers.
Golf Course Architect William Mitchell took a real craftsman's approach when he designed Kutsher's Country Club as a classic parkland course with tree-lined fairways, sloping greens, strategic hunkering and lurking hazards.
The real fairness of the design is in its variety of holes and Mitchell shaped Kutsher's holes in all directions, both up and down hills.
The first nine holes were constructed in 1958 and the second nine in 1961.
From the blue tees this 18-hole USGA course plays 7001 yards and is a par 71. Professionalism and course maintenance are important factors for successful golf facilities today and Director of Golf Pravin Singh and Golf Course Superintendent Pat McNamara have this course is great playing condition.
Pravin's son, John, provides lessons and is working towards his PGA certification.
In playing the course we quickly realized that Kutsher's is a must play as it's not so tough that average golfers can enjoy it, but it's still a challenge for any golfer.
Pravin is finishing his first year as Golf Director at Kutsher's where he is also the Tennis Professional. Mark Kutsher owns the golf course but leases out the hotel facilities.
The club's Golf Pro Shop is attractive, well equipped and meets all standards for a full pro shop..
Golf rates, including cart, for 18-holes, are $39 for midweek and $52 on the weekend. Rates after 1 p.m. Monday through Friday are $33 and weekends $40. Rates after 3 p.m. are $24 for week days and $27 on the weekend.
Tee times and golf course information is available by calling 845-794-4786.
Last week we defined the front nine. Today we will introduce you to the back nine which plays 3388 yards from the blue tees for a par 35 and includes 6 par 4s, two par 3s and one par 5. Distance markers are found in the middle of each fairway.
Hole No. 10 is a 362-yard par 4 which features a dogleg right with somewhat of a narrow fairway...best to take your tee shot left center of the fairway. There is a fairway trap on the right and a trap right and left front on the green.
Hole No. 11 is a 378-yard par 4 with a dogleg left, take your tee shot left towards the ski lift. The key to scoring well on this hole is positioning your tee shot to the left which makes an easier shot to the green. There are traps left and right on this green.
Hole No. 12 is a 535-yard par 4 with a dogleg right. Position your drive to the right side of this fairway. As you approach your second fairway shot the fairway continues turning to the dogleg right. A big trap right side greets you on this green.
Hole No. 13 is 455-yard par 4 with some water on the left. Take your tee shot right center of the fairway. There are traps right and left front of this green
Hole No. 14 is a 188-yard par 3, open fairway with traps left, center and right on this green. Club selection here plays a key role in getting that birdie or par.
Hole No. 15 is a 455-yard par 4 which is pretty much straight. There is a pond approximately 100 yards from the green. Club selection on the second fairway shot is the key to success on this hole.
Hole No. 16 is a 220-yard par 3 with a trap left and right on the green and you also have to make sure you stay away from the pond near the green. A lengthy par 3 but the use of the right club gets you a par here.
Hole No. 17 is a 370-yard par 4 with a tree lined fairway. Keep the ball center of the fairway. There is a trap on the right front section of this green.
Hole No. 18 is a 425-yard par 4 with a dogleg right. This finishing green has a trap on the left side.
Kutsher's Country Club is a must play on your spring,summer and fall golf schedule.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Choosing A Putter:
When you finish a round of golf and are sitting down having a drink with your buddies, try to think for a moment about how many putts you had during the day. Most of the time, golfers will have close to half their shots on the green. When you set out to buy a new putter, think long and hard about what kind of wand you want in your hands to save you strokes.
Putters come in all different shapes and sizes, just as the gamete of players do. When choosing a putter, it is not only important that that it is pleasing to your eye, but also, the putter should be comfortable in your hands. The hottest, most expensive and coolest looking putter will do nothing if it does not feel comfortable and ultimately cost you strokes. In order for you to become a good putter, you must first conquer the mental side of putting. Purchasing a $150 putter will do little for that mental side if you cannot stroke the ball well. Not to mention the resentment you will endure each time you look in the bag. If you want to improve you game by buying a new putter, take your time and look at all of your options. The most important thing to remember is to make sure the putter is the right fit for you.
The two main factors in making putts is to have the right speed and the right line, or aim. If you focus on these two things you will improve your putting. When you are practicing your putting, try to focus on distance control, because even if you miss the putt off line, you should have a short putt to finish up with if you have the right speed. Good luck to all searching for the right tool to improve your game.
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 by phone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
Ed's Outlook
Wow....what a great golf season this has been.....and that of course does not mean golf is over for us in the Catskill Mountains as October often offers some of the most beautiful scenery and golf opportunities anywhere.
At times a sweater and light windbreaker is required but tee times are more readily available and most area courses offer special fall golfing rates......so get out there and take advantage of our fall weather and the changing seasons to enjoy your round of golf before the snow starts flying. It's a long winter and enjoy the game as long as you can.
To all the golf pros and golf course managers we worked with this past golf season we offer our thanks for your cooperation and letting us tell golfers about your facilities.
We want to take this opportunity to send condolences this week to the family of Orange County golf professional and instructor "Willie" Carter who passed away Sept. 16 and to Swan Lake Golf Professional Bob Menges on the passing of his dad, John Menges.
We look forward to the spring of 2011 when we will one again bring you the Golfing Highlights Column.
Next week our Bowling Highlights Column returns. Have a great winter.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-230-8674. For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.
Sullivan County golfers Dean Winters, Rodney "Taylor" Jester, Richard Winters Jr. and this columnist after playing the back nine at Kutsher's Country Club recently labeled this facility a well-rounded course and a good challenge that makes it interesting for all golfers.
Golf Course Architect William Mitchell took a real craftsman's approach when he designed Kutsher's Country Club as a classic parkland course with tree-lined fairways, sloping greens, strategic hunkering and lurking hazards.
The real fairness of the design is in its variety of holes and Mitchell shaped Kutsher's holes in all directions, both up and down hills.
The first nine holes were constructed in 1958 and the second nine in 1961.
From the blue tees this 18-hole USGA course plays 7001 yards and is a par 71. Professionalism and course maintenance are important factors for successful golf facilities today and Director of Golf Pravin Singh and Golf Course Superintendent Pat McNamara have this course is great playing condition.
Pravin's son, John, provides lessons and is working towards his PGA certification.
In playing the course we quickly realized that Kutsher's is a must play as it's not so tough that average golfers can enjoy it, but it's still a challenge for any golfer.
Pravin is finishing his first year as Golf Director at Kutsher's where he is also the Tennis Professional. Mark Kutsher owns the golf course but leases out the hotel facilities.
The club's Golf Pro Shop is attractive, well equipped and meets all standards for a full pro shop..
Golf rates, including cart, for 18-holes, are $39 for midweek and $52 on the weekend. Rates after 1 p.m. Monday through Friday are $33 and weekends $40. Rates after 3 p.m. are $24 for week days and $27 on the weekend.
Tee times and golf course information is available by calling 845-794-4786.
Last week we defined the front nine. Today we will introduce you to the back nine which plays 3388 yards from the blue tees for a par 35 and includes 6 par 4s, two par 3s and one par 5. Distance markers are found in the middle of each fairway.
Hole No. 10 is a 362-yard par 4 which features a dogleg right with somewhat of a narrow fairway...best to take your tee shot left center of the fairway. There is a fairway trap on the right and a trap right and left front on the green.
Hole No. 11 is a 378-yard par 4 with a dogleg left, take your tee shot left towards the ski lift. The key to scoring well on this hole is positioning your tee shot to the left which makes an easier shot to the green. There are traps left and right on this green.
Hole No. 12 is a 535-yard par 4 with a dogleg right. Position your drive to the right side of this fairway. As you approach your second fairway shot the fairway continues turning to the dogleg right. A big trap right side greets you on this green.
Hole No. 13 is 455-yard par 4 with some water on the left. Take your tee shot right center of the fairway. There are traps right and left front of this green
Hole No. 14 is a 188-yard par 3, open fairway with traps left, center and right on this green. Club selection here plays a key role in getting that birdie or par.
Hole No. 15 is a 455-yard par 4 which is pretty much straight. There is a pond approximately 100 yards from the green. Club selection on the second fairway shot is the key to success on this hole.
Hole No. 16 is a 220-yard par 3 with a trap left and right on the green and you also have to make sure you stay away from the pond near the green. A lengthy par 3 but the use of the right club gets you a par here.
Hole No. 17 is a 370-yard par 4 with a tree lined fairway. Keep the ball center of the fairway. There is a trap on the right front section of this green.
Hole No. 18 is a 425-yard par 4 with a dogleg right. This finishing green has a trap on the left side.
Kutsher's Country Club is a must play on your spring,summer and fall golf schedule.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Choosing A Putter:
When you finish a round of golf and are sitting down having a drink with your buddies, try to think for a moment about how many putts you had during the day. Most of the time, golfers will have close to half their shots on the green. When you set out to buy a new putter, think long and hard about what kind of wand you want in your hands to save you strokes.
Putters come in all different shapes and sizes, just as the gamete of players do. When choosing a putter, it is not only important that that it is pleasing to your eye, but also, the putter should be comfortable in your hands. The hottest, most expensive and coolest looking putter will do nothing if it does not feel comfortable and ultimately cost you strokes. In order for you to become a good putter, you must first conquer the mental side of putting. Purchasing a $150 putter will do little for that mental side if you cannot stroke the ball well. Not to mention the resentment you will endure each time you look in the bag. If you want to improve you game by buying a new putter, take your time and look at all of your options. The most important thing to remember is to make sure the putter is the right fit for you.
The two main factors in making putts is to have the right speed and the right line, or aim. If you focus on these two things you will improve your putting. When you are practicing your putting, try to focus on distance control, because even if you miss the putt off line, you should have a short putt to finish up with if you have the right speed. Good luck to all searching for the right tool to improve your game.
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 by phone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
Ed's Outlook
Wow....what a great golf season this has been.....and that of course does not mean golf is over for us in the Catskill Mountains as October often offers some of the most beautiful scenery and golf opportunities anywhere.
At times a sweater and light windbreaker is required but tee times are more readily available and most area courses offer special fall golfing rates......so get out there and take advantage of our fall weather and the changing seasons to enjoy your round of golf before the snow starts flying. It's a long winter and enjoy the game as long as you can.
To all the golf pros and golf course managers we worked with this past golf season we offer our thanks for your cooperation and letting us tell golfers about your facilities.
We want to take this opportunity to send condolences this week to the family of Orange County golf professional and instructor "Willie" Carter who passed away Sept. 16 and to Swan Lake Golf Professional Bob Menges on the passing of his dad, John Menges.
We look forward to the spring of 2011 when we will one again bring you the Golfing Highlights Column.
Next week our Bowling Highlights Column returns. Have a great winter.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-230-8674. For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.
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