Sal Cracolici, far right, greets golfers playing the Liberty Sullivan County Golf & Country Club, from the left, Paducah Ky. golfer George Korth, Port Jervis golfer Josh Jennings, Narrowsburg golfer Ed Guthrie and Golfing Highlights columnist Ed TownsendNew Pro Shop Manager At SCGCC
Cracolici's On The Green is the new Pro-Shop and Operations Manager at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club on Route 52 in Liberty.
Sal Cracolici opened his restaurant in early May of this year and also took on the management of the Pro Shop.
Sal noted in an interview last week that he has 20 years in restaurant management.
Kyle Rank, a certified instructor is available for lessons and can be reached at 629-5313.
The Sullivan County Golf & Country Club is owned by members who are stockholders and a board of directors.
Clay Huebsch is the head groundskeeper for the club.
Cracolici said that his goal for this season "is to let the general public know that Sullivan County Golf & Country Club welcomes all players from beginners to experienced players and that everyone can have fun here."
He pointed out that the course offers a beautiful view and is a challenging course with affordable green fees.
Renovations have been made to the restaurant facilities and the exterior of the building has been painted.
Cracolici's On The Green offers daily specials all day long and dinner and lunch packages.
The course also offers company outings for employees including golf, lunch and dinner as well as tournaments for fund raisers.
Clubs are available for rent and the pro shop is equipped with all the items needed for your next round of golf.
Membership on this course, that was opened in 1925, offers seasonal membership for $450.00 and a new Weekday membership (Monday-Friday) for $250.00.
The course plays host to four leagues, Monday Men's, Ladies league on Tuesday Men's league on Wednesday and a couples league on Thursday.
New at the course this year at the 7th tee is a sign reminding golfers that they can place an order with their cell phone to Cracolici by calling 747-4337 and the order will be ready when them make the turn or come in to the dining room or lounge.
Sullivan County Golf & Country Club has 30 carts for rental.
Green fees for 18-holes is $15 for walkers Monday through Friday and $20 on Saturday, Sunday and holidays....after 2 p.m,. on these days the rate is $15.
Cart rates for 9 holes is $10 and $15 for 18 holes. A special weekend rate for 18 holes and cart after 2 p.m. is $25.
A Sullivan County Golf & Country Club Champions board located in the cocktail lounge contains names of club champions from 1935 to 1988 with 13 club championships won by the late John "Jack" Coughlin, a true gentleman and outstanding golfer.
This nine hole golf course offers a whole set of different tees for holes 10-18 and plays to a total yardage of 3,006 yards for nine holes from the men's tees. Par is 36.for men and 39 for women.
Hole No. 1 is a 315-yard par 4. Straight down the middle over the directional flag will put your second shot into the green and the opportunity for a par. Don't hit it short on the second shot as a small stream runs in front of this green.
Hole No. 2 is a 295-yard par 4 and the its uphill off the tee. Take your drive to the left center portion of the fairway and play to the upper half of green on your second shot as the green slopes left to right.
Hole No. 3 is a 400-yard par 4 with the fairway sloping down hill right to left. Better to play right center for a good second shot to the green.
Hole No. 4 is a 152-yard par 3 with an elevated tee taking your tee shot down hill left to right. Club selection is key to a par on this hole.
Hole No. 5 is a 280-yard par 4 with water to the left. Take your drive right center for a good approach shot to the green which has bunkers left and right.
Hole No. 6 is a 275-yard par 4. Depending on where the tee box is you will have to play left or right of the tall tree at the start of the fairway. A small stream runs just below the start of the fairway. A good tee shot here can produce a birdie score.
Hole No. 7 is a 422-yard par 4 with an open fairway so let it all out on this tee. A good tee shot and second shot to the green also makes this a possible birdie score.
H Hole No. 8 is a 545-yard par 5 making is the longest on on this course. Open fairway to the left and c enter and woods on the right. Tee shot should go center of the fairway and club selection is key on the second shot to the green or your approach shot.
Hole No. 9 is a 395-yard par 4 with Route 52 and trees on the right. a left center tee shot makes for a better approach shot to the green with traps on the right and rear section of the green.
Periscopes are installed on the 1st and 7th tees to give golfers a view further down the fairways and this avoids golfers hitting into each other.
Tee times and information is available by calling 292-9584.
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Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Many things can lead to inconsistent putting results, but distance and direction are the a reason we should always have at the top of our "How can I be more consistent?" list. Distance is the biggest cause of inconsistency, because it equates to the "feel" of the putt and also ends up controlling the direction after impact. as we've all learned, more speed equals less break, and less speed leads to more break.
On the other side of the coin, direction is the control we have in getting the golf ball started in the right direction before gravity and undulation take over the roll and path of the ball. Mixed in with all this is the factor that these two distinctions have to work together, if we are to enjoy any success in putting.
Another way of looking at this is to think of our hands as the rudder and the engine/propeller of a boat.
The rudder of the board contorts the direction, while the engine/propeller generates the speed and distance.
When putting, our lead hand is the rudder.....it's along for the ride, but is also makes sure you are staying square to the target. The trail hand, which is usually our dominant hand, is the engine/propeller and determines how far the ball goes.
So, each "part" has its own function....and a very important function....but one working without the other is either a board going in circles (no rudder) or simply going nowhere (no engine).
An important key to developing more reliability with our distance and direction is to minimize hand and wrist movement, which, in turn, will maximize feel and control. 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 e-mail at menges@hughes.net
TPD Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel
Consistent Speed is a major asset to every terrific putter and can never be overrated.
You feel the speed with your EYES, MIND and HANDS. "The Triangle" Your eyes see the distance between the ball and the hole, a signal is sent to your mind, then your mind sends a signal to the muscles in your right hand fingers as the pressure and amount of acceleration on the forward stroke for the distance you want the ball to travel.
This definitely connects to the amount of back and thru distance.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his web site http://www.theputtingdoctor.com/ or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
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 you believe would make good reading or have league standings and tournament information, please call Ed at 845-439-8177 or send an e-mail to edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For a much more expanded version of this golf column, please visit the Web site http://www.bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.
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