Tennanah's New "Signature Hole"
The "signature hole" at a golf course is the one hole that the course has decided is most aesthetically pleasing and photogenic and that the beauty adds to the challenge of the hole in a way that kicks your butt....but you have fun while it is happening.
Signature holes get talked about a lot by golf fans and the media and the new "signature hole" at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club produces both beauty and a challenge.
Construction to the newly developed approach to the 14th green started in October 2014 and was completed this spring and officially opened in June.
This 14th hole par 5 is the longest hole on the Tennanah course producing 548-yards from the blue tees to this green which is now fronted with stone and two ponds that front both sides of the green.
Golfers from the tee see a fairway that runs downhill with a pond on the left so it is best to direct your drive to the center of the fairway which narrows as it approaches the green. Watch out for the ditch which runs across the fairway some 300 yards off the tee.
Celebrating 105 years as the oldest golf course operating in Sullivan County this new "signature hole" replaces the former signature hole at No. 12 which still has a man made pond in front of the green.
The new "signature hole" was designed by Miguel Barragan, a member of the courses masonry crew while the new bridges were designed by Paul Alden, a staff member.
Construction of signature holes push golf course maintenance budgets to the max but use of existing stone and materials and using their own golf course maintenance staff proved to be a great benefit at Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club.
As Ralph Kirchner use to say in his automobile commercials ..."its worth the trip from anywhere" to see and play this beautifully situated golf course with its new "signature hole."
Ed's Outlook
Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club has a new Pro Shop Manager and Director of Golf.
Former Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Joe Meyer now heads up this position taking over for Bret Reimer who moved on this year to a full-time professional career with the County of Sullivan.
Joe is from Damascus, Pa. and prior to coming on board last year was previously employed at the Villa Roma Golf Course.
Joe also provides golf lessons.
Ed Townsend is a PR Consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league and tournament information, shoot a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Golf professionals love talking about rhythm and tempo during the golf swing.
It is an important aspect of the swing.
So what exactly is rhythm and tempo and what role do they play in the golf swing.
Rhythm is movement with a patterned occurrence of beat and tempo is the rate of the patterned movement.
In laymen terms, rhythm is the structure of the golf swing and tempo is the timing of the swing.
Sometimes when instructing a student, I find that all they need is a good tune-up of these aspects of the swing.
Just as musical instruments need to be tuned .....likewise the golf swing need to be tuned to create its fluidity.
Here is a simple tip that can help you find your rhythm and tempo to create a harmonious golf swing.
1. Line ten tees in the ground about 2-5 inches apart.
2. Swing through each tee in a continuous motion starting with a small swing on the first tee (at about 10% capacity) and moving to a full swing on the tenth tee (100 % capacity.
3. Count 1 during the back-swing, 2 on the top of the swing, and 3 at impact...as you work through all ten tees.
This is a great drill to help fine tune your game and can be done at the practice range or even in your backyard.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club on Mt. Hope Road in 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 email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel Jr.
As a golfer, and, in particular when putting, since putting is about half of the entire game of golf....it is important that your have confidence in your ability as a top level putter.
We strongly urge that you take professional putting instructions and after that practice diligently what you have learned.
This will lower your putts per round, lower your total score and will give you confidence to keep practicing what you have learned.
Overall will you enjoy the game must better.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessong, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his 2015 Putting Tips Calendar are available at his web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com
The "signature hole" at a golf course is the one hole that the course has decided is most aesthetically pleasing and photogenic and that the beauty adds to the challenge of the hole in a way that kicks your butt....but you have fun while it is happening.
Signature holes get talked about a lot by golf fans and the media and the new "signature hole" at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club produces both beauty and a challenge.
Construction to the newly developed approach to the 14th green started in October 2014 and was completed this spring and officially opened in June.
This 14th hole par 5 is the longest hole on the Tennanah course producing 548-yards from the blue tees to this green which is now fronted with stone and two ponds that front both sides of the green.
Golfers from the tee see a fairway that runs downhill with a pond on the left so it is best to direct your drive to the center of the fairway which narrows as it approaches the green. Watch out for the ditch which runs across the fairway some 300 yards off the tee.
Celebrating 105 years as the oldest golf course operating in Sullivan County this new "signature hole" replaces the former signature hole at No. 12 which still has a man made pond in front of the green.
The new "signature hole" was designed by Miguel Barragan, a member of the courses masonry crew while the new bridges were designed by Paul Alden, a staff member.
Construction of signature holes push golf course maintenance budgets to the max but use of existing stone and materials and using their own golf course maintenance staff proved to be a great benefit at Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club.
As Ralph Kirchner use to say in his automobile commercials ..."its worth the trip from anywhere" to see and play this beautifully situated golf course with its new "signature hole."
Ed's Outlook
Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club has a new Pro Shop Manager and Director of Golf.
Former Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Joe Meyer now heads up this position taking over for Bret Reimer who moved on this year to a full-time professional career with the County of Sullivan.
Joe is from Damascus, Pa. and prior to coming on board last year was previously employed at the Villa Roma Golf Course.
Joe also provides golf lessons.
Ed Townsend is a PR Consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league and tournament information, shoot a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Golf professionals love talking about rhythm and tempo during the golf swing.
It is an important aspect of the swing.
So what exactly is rhythm and tempo and what role do they play in the golf swing.
Rhythm is movement with a patterned occurrence of beat and tempo is the rate of the patterned movement.
In laymen terms, rhythm is the structure of the golf swing and tempo is the timing of the swing.
Sometimes when instructing a student, I find that all they need is a good tune-up of these aspects of the swing.
Just as musical instruments need to be tuned .....likewise the golf swing need to be tuned to create its fluidity.
Here is a simple tip that can help you find your rhythm and tempo to create a harmonious golf swing.
1. Line ten tees in the ground about 2-5 inches apart.
2. Swing through each tee in a continuous motion starting with a small swing on the first tee (at about 10% capacity) and moving to a full swing on the tenth tee (100 % capacity.
3. Count 1 during the back-swing, 2 on the top of the swing, and 3 at impact...as you work through all ten tees.
This is a great drill to help fine tune your game and can be done at the practice range or even in your backyard.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club on Mt. Hope Road in 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 email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel Jr.
As a golfer, and, in particular when putting, since putting is about half of the entire game of golf....it is important that your have confidence in your ability as a top level putter.
We strongly urge that you take professional putting instructions and after that practice diligently what you have learned.
This will lower your putts per round, lower your total score and will give you confidence to keep practicing what you have learned.
Overall will you enjoy the game must better.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessong, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his 2015 Putting Tips Calendar are available at his web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com
Complete with bridges, two ponds and extensive stone work the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club opened for play this year their new "signature hole" located on the 14th hole.
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