Bowers & Tallman Take Management Positions At Tennanah Lake
Thirty one year-old James Bowers of Roscoe has returned as Superintendent and Casey Tallman is the new Food Service Manager at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club.
Bowers had previously served as the golf course Superintendent but left Tennanah in the spring of this year. He was returned to that position several weeks ago. He previously also served as assistant greens superintendent and general manager.
Being born into a golfing family James has been around the game of golf for many years, introduced to the game at an early age by his father, well known Roscoe golfer Jim Bowers.
A graduate of Roscoe Central High School in 1999, James has received golf course maintenance (greens superintendent) training from Cobleskill College and Cornell University. He also completed studies from Penn State through Internet studies to become a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Bowers was individual champion of the former Western Sullivan League in 1996 and 1998 and was Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1999.
Jim's dad coached the golf teams for a number of years and was instrumental in getting a girls varsity golf team started. His mother is now the golf coach at Roscoe Central.
Bowers is married with two children and a baby boy expected sometime around Christmas.
Forty-one-year-old Casey Tallman is well known in the food preparation industry and at Tennanah Lake will be in charge of The Grill restaurant and the facility Catering Hall.
She came on board at Tennanah Lake two-months ago and previously worked in the restaurant-food preparation industry at DA's Place in Walton, The Twin Village Golf Course in Roscoe and at the Roscoe Nursing Home. Her speciality is home made specials with a variety menu and don't forget to try out her deserts.
The Grill features a bar and different daily hours and it's best to call for hours at 607-498-5017.
Casey is a graduate of Roscoe Central School, is married and has two sons, a step-daughter and one grandchild.
Bowers noted several recent major golf course projects which include the installation of small pond like structures with a spray fountain where the small stream crosses the fairway on Hole No. 3 and the soon to be constructed "Signature Hole" near the 14th green which when completed will have the green completely surrounded by water. Several greens will also see improvements for the 2012 season.
Some four years ago Tennanah Lake totally renovated the clubhouse which now includes an enlarged pro shop, an expanded dining area and grill and the addition of new outside dining decks which offers golfers a 60-mile panoramic view of the Catskill Mountains.
The land for the golf course was purchased in 1910 by the Wolf Brothers and opened in 1928. Alfred Tull did the redesign of the golf course in the 1950's and one of the highlights of the course was the exhibition play of Sam Snead in 1952 with Sam calling the layout one of the longest and most challenging courses he has ever played.
When the course was expanded to 18-holes, six of the original nine were utilized in the design.
Tennanah Lake is the oldest golf course operating in Sullivan County and is presently owned by Love Realty of New York and Florida.
A practice putting green and driving range are also available as well as the full service pro shop.
The facilities also include two tennis courts, a heated pool and a banquet hall for parties, special events and wedding receptions.
The facilities also offer special stay and play packages
Tee times, reservations and information can be obtained by calling 607-498-5000 or email at tennanahlake@aol.com. Their web site is http://www.tennanah.com/
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
How to start your Downswing to become more consistent.
To start your downswing you want to feel as though your hands stay at the top of the back swing and your front leg starts the downswing. Of course this won't happen but that's the feeling you should have.
You should also experiment with different parts of your front leg to start your downswing. I recommend using either your front knee or your front hip.So simply swing back as normal and then feel as though your hands do nothing because is should be your front knee or hip that pulls your downswing into action.
A good drill to get this feeling is to swing back as normal but pull your front foot in so it touches your back foot at the top of the back swing. And then to start your downswing simply move your front foot into it's normal position and swing through.
This will help to teach you the correct chain of events for the downswing.
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
Third Annual Club
Fund Raiser Oct. 2
The 3ed Annual Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club fund raiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at The Rockland House in Roscoe.
The event helps the club offset rising costs of operations and offers $6,000 in cash prizes.
A $100 ticket entitles one person and a guest to three hours of open bar, a buffet, music and a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $100.
For information and ticket purchase call Chuck Husson at 607-498-5557.
The Putting Doctor
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel
A special key to good consistent putting is FINISHING THE PUTTING STROKE.
Most golfers do not finish and then they wonder why they are short of the hole.
You start the strike, you must finish and hold the finish.
Finishing means the putter head is a minimum 2 feet past the ball. This helps the momentum, the ball will roll end over end and reach the hole.
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 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 845-439-8177 or by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.
Photo identification for above photos
Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club recently returned James Bowers, left, as their Golf Course Superintendent. Joining James as the new Food Service Manager is Casey Tallman.
A recent golf course project at Tennanah Lake includes the installation of small pond like structures and a water fountain where the stream crossed the fairway on Hole No. 3.
Thirty one year-old James Bowers of Roscoe has returned as Superintendent and Casey Tallman is the new Food Service Manager at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club.
Bowers had previously served as the golf course Superintendent but left Tennanah in the spring of this year. He was returned to that position several weeks ago. He previously also served as assistant greens superintendent and general manager.
Being born into a golfing family James has been around the game of golf for many years, introduced to the game at an early age by his father, well known Roscoe golfer Jim Bowers.
A graduate of Roscoe Central High School in 1999, James has received golf course maintenance (greens superintendent) training from Cobleskill College and Cornell University. He also completed studies from Penn State through Internet studies to become a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Bowers was individual champion of the former Western Sullivan League in 1996 and 1998 and was Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1999.
Jim's dad coached the golf teams for a number of years and was instrumental in getting a girls varsity golf team started. His mother is now the golf coach at Roscoe Central.
Bowers is married with two children and a baby boy expected sometime around Christmas.
Forty-one-year-old Casey Tallman is well known in the food preparation industry and at Tennanah Lake will be in charge of The Grill restaurant and the facility Catering Hall.
She came on board at Tennanah Lake two-months ago and previously worked in the restaurant-food preparation industry at DA's Place in Walton, The Twin Village Golf Course in Roscoe and at the Roscoe Nursing Home. Her speciality is home made specials with a variety menu and don't forget to try out her deserts.
The Grill features a bar and different daily hours and it's best to call for hours at 607-498-5017.
Casey is a graduate of Roscoe Central School, is married and has two sons, a step-daughter and one grandchild.
Bowers noted several recent major golf course projects which include the installation of small pond like structures with a spray fountain where the small stream crosses the fairway on Hole No. 3 and the soon to be constructed "Signature Hole" near the 14th green which when completed will have the green completely surrounded by water. Several greens will also see improvements for the 2012 season.
Some four years ago Tennanah Lake totally renovated the clubhouse which now includes an enlarged pro shop, an expanded dining area and grill and the addition of new outside dining decks which offers golfers a 60-mile panoramic view of the Catskill Mountains.
The land for the golf course was purchased in 1910 by the Wolf Brothers and opened in 1928. Alfred Tull did the redesign of the golf course in the 1950's and one of the highlights of the course was the exhibition play of Sam Snead in 1952 with Sam calling the layout one of the longest and most challenging courses he has ever played.
When the course was expanded to 18-holes, six of the original nine were utilized in the design.
Tennanah Lake is the oldest golf course operating in Sullivan County and is presently owned by Love Realty of New York and Florida.
A practice putting green and driving range are also available as well as the full service pro shop.
The facilities also include two tennis courts, a heated pool and a banquet hall for parties, special events and wedding receptions.
The facilities also offer special stay and play packages
Tee times, reservations and information can be obtained by calling 607-498-5000 or email at tennanahlake@aol.com. Their web site is http://www.tennanah.com/
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
How to start your Downswing to become more consistent.
To start your downswing you want to feel as though your hands stay at the top of the back swing and your front leg starts the downswing. Of course this won't happen but that's the feeling you should have.
You should also experiment with different parts of your front leg to start your downswing. I recommend using either your front knee or your front hip.So simply swing back as normal and then feel as though your hands do nothing because is should be your front knee or hip that pulls your downswing into action.
A good drill to get this feeling is to swing back as normal but pull your front foot in so it touches your back foot at the top of the back swing. And then to start your downswing simply move your front foot into it's normal position and swing through.
This will help to teach you the correct chain of events for the downswing.
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
Third Annual Club
Fund Raiser Oct. 2
The 3ed Annual Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club fund raiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at The Rockland House in Roscoe.
The event helps the club offset rising costs of operations and offers $6,000 in cash prizes.
A $100 ticket entitles one person and a guest to three hours of open bar, a buffet, music and a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $100.
For information and ticket purchase call Chuck Husson at 607-498-5557.
The Putting Doctor
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel
A special key to good consistent putting is FINISHING THE PUTTING STROKE.
Most golfers do not finish and then they wonder why they are short of the hole.
You start the strike, you must finish and hold the finish.
Finishing means the putter head is a minimum 2 feet past the ball. This helps the momentum, the ball will roll end over end and reach the hole.
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 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 845-439-8177 or by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.
Photo identification for above photos
Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club recently returned James Bowers, left, as their Golf Course Superintendent. Joining James as the new Food Service Manager is Casey Tallman.
A recent golf course project at Tennanah Lake includes the installation of small pond like structures and a water fountain where the stream crossed the fairway on Hole No. 3.
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