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Dear Golfers,

The weather that’s kicked off 2016 has been

beautiful. A blend of spring temperatures and early

bursts of summer warmth has sent a surge of golfers

through the doors of the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers.

These warm temperatures have given golfers a

chance to try out everything new that the Golf Club

has to offer. From the latest technology — like our

V1 Sports Golf Video Analysis, Boditrak Pressure

Mat and FlightScope Launch monitor — to the most

comprehensive golf instruction, the Golf Club is

continuously updating and improving in order to provide

a state-of-the-art experience for our committed client

base.

This is an exciting year for golf. After a 112-year

absence, golf is back in the Olympics. The Golf Club

couldn’t be more excited to see golf return to this grand

stage, and we’re proud to serve as home base for all

those looking to get swept up in the Olympic action. At

the Golf Club, you can train like the pros — learning from

top PGA professionals, using the latest golf equipment

and gear from the biggest names in the business.

Our friendly and dedicated staff members are always

on-hand and eager to answer any questions you might

have about the Golf Club or our quality programming. We

are committed to providing the highest level of service

possible, and welcome all suggestions, comments or

concerns.

We look forward to seeing you at the Club!!

Best Regards,

David Beltre, General Manager 2016

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The Golf Club has planned a variety of great events and spe-

cial offers for you and your family to enjoy throughout the

year. Schedules are subject to change, call 212.336.6400

or visit chelseapiers.com/golf for up-to-date information.

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academy promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of private les-

sons and receive 1 free lesson OR purchase a 10-pack of

private lessons and receive 2 free lessons.

membership promotion. Sign up for a membership and

receive two complimentary rounds or refer a friend and

receive a $100 Ball Card.

Girls night out. April 18, 6:00-8:00pm. Female guests

enjoy beer & wine bar, open hitting and instruction from our

Golf Professionals in a relaxed setting.

customer appreciation Week. Enjoy swing tips, compli-

mentary clinics, giveaways and special promotions.

13th annual Golf fest. April 30, 12:00-6:00pm.

may

academy promotion. Purchase any lesson and receive a

Chelsea Piers Passport. Limit 1 per customer.

membership promotion. Sign up for any membership,

receive a complimentary 2-hour simulator session.

friday night Swings. May 6, 6:30-8:00pm. Check the

website for scheduled dates. Enjoy open beer & wine bar

with light refreshments, open hitting and instruction from our

Golf Professionals.

mother’s Day promo. May 8. Moms receive a free $20

Ball Card when a son, daughter or partner purchases any

Ball Card.

The playeRS championship. May 10-15. Refreshments

will be served on Friday from 6:30-8:00pm and Sunday from

1:30-4:30pm.

member Guest Days. May 13 & 27, 6:00-8:00pm.

Members are invited to bring a guest and enjoy side-by-side

stall reservations, unlimited range balls, and complimentary

swing instruction from a Golf Academy professional. RSVP

required.

Girls night out. May 16, 6:00-8:00pm. Female guests

enjoy beer & wine bar, open hitting and instruction from our

Golf Professionals in a relaxed setting.

Golf outing. For details: chelseapiers.com/golf.

Swing Tips/Demo Day. May 27, 12:00-2:00pm.

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June

academy promotion. Enroll in a school and

receive 2 complimentary passes to partner

course.

membership promotion. Sign up for a paid-

in-full membership and receive one additional

month free.

member Guest Day. June 3, 6:00-8:00pm.

RSVP required.

friday night Swings. June 10, 6:30-8:00pm.

uS open. June 13 – 19.

Swing Tips/Demo Day. TBD 12:00-2:00pm

father’s Day promo. Dads receive a free

$20 Ball Card when a son, daughter or partner

purchases any Ball Card.

Girls night out. June 20, 6:00-8:00pm.

performance camp. June 20 – August 19.

Summer camp. June 20 – September 2.

friday night Swings. June 24, 6:30-8:00pm.

Golf outing. Details: chelseapiers.com/golf.

July

academy promotion. Purchase a 5-pack or

10-pack of lessons and receive 2 complimen-

tary passes to a partner course.

membership promotion. Sign up for any

paid-in-full membership and receive a free round

of golf at a partner course.

member Guest Days. July 8 & 22, 6:00-

8:00pm. RSVP required.

Summer Golf league. July 12.

friday night Swings. July 15, 6:30-8:00pm.

Girls night out. July 18, 6:00-8:00pm.

pGa championship. July 25 – 31.

Swing Tips/Demo Day. July 29, 12-2:00pm.

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academy promotion. Purchase a 5-pack

of lessons and receive a 1-month Off-Peak

membership. Purchase a 10-pack of lessons

and receive 2-months of Off-Peak membership.

The olympics. August 5-21.

friday night Swings. August 5, 6:30-8:00pm.

Girls night out. August 15, 6:00-8:00pm.

friday night Swings. August 19, 6:30-8pm.

Swing Tips/Demo Day. August 26, 12-2pm.

farewell campers. Summer Camp ends

September 4. Be sure to check out our After-

School & Weekend programs.

SepTemBeR

academy promotion. Purchase a 1-hour

private lesson and receive a partner pass.

membership promotion. Sign up for any

paid-in-full membership and receive a Chelsea

Piers passport.

Junior programs Begin. September 6, 7 & 10.

For more details: chelseapiers.com/golf.

friday night Swings. September 16, 6:30-

8:00pm.

Golf outing. Details: chelseapiers.com/golf.

Girls night out. September 19, 6:00-8:00pm.

fall Golf league. September 20-21.

member Guest Distance clinic. Add some

yardage to your drive!

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academy promotion. Purchase a 5-pack

of private lessons and receive one free lesson

OR Purchase a 10-pack of private lessons and

receive two free lessons.

membership promotion. Limited Time Only:

6-month Off-Peak trial membership available.

customer appreciation Week. October 3

– 9. Enjoy swing tips, complimentary clinics,

giveaways and special promotions.

friday night Swings. October 7, 6:30-8pm.

Golf outing. Details: chelseapiers.com/golf.

Girls night out. Oct. 17, 6:30-8:00pm.

friday night Swings. October 21, 6:30-

8:00pm.

novemBeR

holiday Shopping. Get a head start on your

holiday shopping with our Golf Club gift cards.

holiday parties. The Golf Club’s country club

setting is the perfect spot for your corporate

party or private holiday party.

academy promotion. Sign up for any 4-week

school and receive a complimentary 2-hour

simulator session.

membership promotion. Limited Time Only:

6-month Off-Peak trial membership available.

Girls night out. November 7, 6:00-8:00pm.

DecemBeR

academy promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of

lessons and receive a 1 month Off-Peak mem-

bership. Purchase a 10-pack of lessons, receive

2-months Off-Peak membership.

membership promotion. Purchase any paid-

in-full membership and receive five 1-hour

simulator sessions.

Spread the Warmth. Bring your gently worn

coats to the NY Cares Coat Drive.

Gifts Within your Range. A gift card is the

perfect gift for the golf enthusiast (or novice)

on your holiday shopping list. Online ordering

and overnight shipping available at chelseapiers.

com/golfgifts.

holiday Golf camp. December 19 – 30.

for the most up-to-date information, visit chelseapiers.com/golf

or call 212.336.6400.

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Schedules are subject to change.

olympic Golf iS BackRio de Janeiro, Brazil

Golf enthusiasts the world over are rejoicing.

After a 112-year absence, golf is set to make

its triumphant return to the Olympics.

This summer, countries from

around the world will send their best

golfers to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in an

attempt to win Olympic gold for their

homelands. For avid golf fans, it’s a

green dream come true; a chance

to watch their favorite golfers vie for

international glory.

The laST Time Golf WaS

in The olympicS

112 years ago, the Glen Echo

Country Club of St. Louis, Missouri

hosted the Summer Olympics, and

Canadian George Lyon took home

the gold medal in the Men’s Individual

Golf Tournament.

The year was 1904.

It was the year the United States

began working on the Panama Canal;

the year New Yorkers witnessed

the opening of the NYC subway. It

was the era of the Gibson Girl — a

time when golfers still wore Norfolk

jackets and knickerbockers.

A lot has changed since then.

But one thing remains the same-

the Olympics provide an exciting

platform for the best golfers in the

world to gather and compete for

national glory.

aBouT The couRSe

The Olympic golf course,

designed by renowned course

architect Gil Hanse and built on the

Reserva de Marapendi in Brazil, is

an 18-hole, links-style course that

will accommodate roughly 15,000

spectators.

After the Olympics, it will

become the area’s first public

course- a place where locals will

gather to learn, and learn to love,

the game of golf. Local authorities

believe this new course will be

instrumental in bringing the game of

golf not only to the people of Brazil,

but to all of South America.

Some were nervous about

whether or not the course would be

completed in time for the Olympics

at all. Design and implementation,

which was projected to take between

12 – 13 months, ended up taking two

and a half years. On November 22nd,

2015, fears were put to rest when

the 970,000-square-meter course

was unveiled for the first time.

The grounds eagerly await their

Olympic debut, and thanks to a joint

commitment to environmentalism and

community involvement, the Reserva

de Marapendi stands to become a

Brazilian landmark, enjoyed by the

local population for years to come.

Who makeS The cuT?

Olympic golf qualification works

like this: each country sends its top

two golfers to the Olympic Games.

However, a country can send up to

four golfers if all four are ranked in

the top 15 worldwide. On the cut-

off date, July 11th, the 60 golfers

who meet these requirements will

automatically book their tickets to

Brazil.American Charles Sands wins the 1900 Paris Games.

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Local authorities believe this new course will

be instrumental in bringing the game of golf

not only to the people of Brazil, but to all of

South America.

As it stands, three US women

currently qualify: Lexi Thompson,

Stacy Lewis and Cristie Kerr — with

Brittany Lincicome slated as their

reserve.

On the men’s side, the top 4 spots

are currently being held by Jordan

Spieth, Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler,

and Dustin Johnson. Patrick Reed,

who trails Dustin Johnson by two

spots in the International Rankings, is

the most likely candidate for usurping

a spot from the current foursome.

With plenty of time, and lots of golf

to be played before the deadline,

anything can happen!

As golf fever sweeps the

nation in preparation for the

Summer Olympics, we at the

Golf Club are ready as-ever to

serve the golfing needs of our loyal

customers. Whether or not you’re

an Olympic-level athlete, we believe

you deserve the gold standard in

training, technology and service. It’s

an exciting time for golf, and we’re

proud to be a part of it.

To start your training today, call 212.336.6444 or visit chelseapiers.com/golf.

olympic Golf fun facTS

This first time golf was played at the Olympics in 1900, the USA took home the gold medal in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions!

Also in 1900, there was a men’s and women’s individual event. The men played two rounds (36 holes), summing the scores. The women only played half a round (9 holes).

The only other time golf featured in the Olympics was 1904. In that year, there were additional non-medal driving and putting competitions held in the dead of night, illuminated by course-side incandescent lamps.

Amateurs in the 1904 Olympics had to prove they were in good golf standing — and were

required to cough up a $5 admission fee.

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Golf 101 is a one-day, 90-minute school specifically designed for students who

are new to the sport. The class focuses on the fundamentals of the game, including

golf course layout, equipment and etiquette, so that you can learn with confidence.

Offered most Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am.

Beginner School (I and II) consists of 90-minute classes that meet once a week

for four consecutive weeks. In addition to small group instruction on the driving

range, golfers also participate in one-on-one video swing analysis with a teaching

professional for an in-depth study of the student’s swing. Graduates of Beginner

School I and II are guaranteed to make consistent, solid contact with the ball and will

gain the confidence necessary to get out on a golf course.

From beginners to low-handicappers,

anyone can benefit from a series of

private lessons. lesson packages are

available in packs of five and ten, and

are ideal for those who prefer individual

instruction and more scheduling

flexibility.

players School meets for 1.5 hours, for 4 consecutive weeks, and is designed for

intermediate golfers who can consistently shoot around or below a 100 looking to

improve their course play. Players work on lag putting and chipping close to the hole,

approach shots to the green and how to hit the fairway with a driver. Consistency on

the golf course is key, and in this class, players develop a solid pre-shot routine in order

to learn how to aim each shot.

The Golf acaDemy aT chelSea pieRSWith the most comprehensive training and development programs in new york city, the Golf academy is where golfers of all skill levels come to learn, practice and play.

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The Golf Academy has several other offerings, including specialty schools and TPI fitness screenings. For more information and a complete class listing, visit chelseapiers.com/golf.

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from the academy:

impRove youR Game Golfing the high-tech way.

When cutting-edge technology meets practical know-

how, the game-changing possibilities become limitless.

The V1 Golf app utilizes the camera on your mobile

phone to capture the dynamics of your swing.

With the touch of a button, the V1 Golf

app can play your swing side-by-side with

the swings of some of history’s greatest

golfers. Or, you can submit video of your

swing to your favorite instructor for review.

They’ll be able to remotely analyze your

form and technique and provide invaluable

feedback that you can put to immediate use

on the course.

V1 Golf also includes a free personal online locker and

features a full suite of drawing tools, which professionals

can use to pinpoint the areas of your swing that need work.

The V1 golf app also features playback options, game

improvement drills and more.

The V1 Golf system is the latest addition to the Golf

Academy’s comprehensive array of teaching tools —

complementing the following state-of-the-art technologies:

The fliGhT Scope Ball launch moniToR

The Flight Scope Ball Launch Monitor is the world’s

first-ever 3D Doppler Tracking Golf Radar. Students

simply hit, and FlightScope does the rest. While the

ball is in the air, the Doppler tracking radar follows

it with incredible accuracy and, within seconds,

re-creates a digital image of the shot’s flight path

on a laptop screen. Vertical and horizontal launch

angles, velocity, spin, “smash factor,” ball speed

and club head speed are among the quantifiable

shot-characteristics captured by this revolutionary

training tool.

QuinTic Ball Roll SofTWaRe

Sometimes, to arrive at where you’re going, you need to

understand where you’re coming from. Putting is all about

the trajectory a golf ball takes after it’s struck by your putter

face. Quintic Ball Roll software is capable of analyzing

putts at up to 360 frames per second, recognizing markers

on both your putter and the golf ball, during your approach

and through the moment of impact. Each putt is digitally

analyzed before Quintic Ball Roll software generates

hyper-accurate numerical representations of club speed,

ball speed, sidespin (cut or hook), vertical bounce, launch

angle and more. The Golf Club is currently the only facility

in the Tri-state area to offer Quintic Ball Roll Software.

k-veST SySTem

The K-Vest reinvents the phrase hands-on training. With

three wireless sensors, which strap to a student’s back,

waist, and wrist, the K-Vest uses sensitive motion-capture

software to read every element of a golfer’s swing.

These six elements are:

• Alignment at address

• Posture at address

• Hip and shoulder turn at top

• Hip position at top

• Hip movement

• Spine movement

For more information

on additional technology

offerings or to book a lesson with one of our pros,

call the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.

Professional Chris Stoudt reviews his client’s swing using the K-Vest Sytem at the Golf Academy.

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a STRonG female communiTy An Interview with Head Pro, Marjorie Jones, PGA/LPGA

They say you can tell

a lot about a person from

the way they comport

themselves on the golf

course. Accordingly,

professionals have long used the

links as a satellite office: a place to

fraternize with clients, vet employees

and close the big deal.

Most executives agree on

how important a tool golf can be

for career-advancement. (How

important? A recent study showed

that executives who don’t play golf

get paid, on average, 17% less than

their golfing counterparts.) The golf

course can be a great place for

ambitious young professionals to

showcase their decorum, dedication

and inner character.

Long thought to be a boy’s club,

more and more women each year are

recognizing the networking power

of golf, and are using the course as

a place to forge strong

business connections.

At the Golf Club, we’re

proud to help facilitate the

development of strong,

confident female golfers.

Our Women’s School

program is a great way

for novices to get started

on their golf journey. Designed to

help women learn in a comfortable

environment, this program teaches

players the fundamentals of the

game, including grip, stance, posture

and alignment. Confidence is key

when it comes to playing golf, and the

Women’s School helps new golfers

learn the fundamentals, rules, and

etiquette of the game while achieving

a level of play they can feel confident

bringing to the course.

We recently talked with our head

golf pro, PGA and LPGA professional

Marjorie Jones, before she headed

off for the Trophée Simone Thion

de la Chaume golf tournament in

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France. We

talked about her golf career and,

recognizing how integral a part of

business golfing can be, we spoke

about her ongoing quest to bring the

sport of golf to young, professional

women in the area.

It’s been estimated that 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf. Most of these executives believe that golf is an important business development tool. Would you agree that golf is a great way for professionals to advance and enrich their careers?

It is a known fact that deals are

made not only in the boardroom but

on the golf course. Golf provides an

opportunity to spend time with and

learn about co-workers, managers

and/or clients. Do they have integrity,

how is their temperament, is this a

person you want as a client, partner

or manager?

Somewhere to Be?

Alice miller holds the LPGA Tour record for fastest round of

golf: 18 holes in 1 hour, 26 minutes and 44 seconds.

my heArt will Golf on

Believe it or not, Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion, best known for her Titanic-inspired romantic ballad, is also an

avid golf fan. She even has a course of her own: Le Mirage Golf Club in Terrebonne, Quebec.

whAt Are the ChAnCeS?

Kassandra Komma of Oakland University scored two holes-in-one over nine holes in 2013. Someone did in fact calculate the chances: 1 in 67 million.

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Knowing how useful golf can be when it comes to making professional connections, how important do you think it is for young girls to try their hand at golfing?

I believe all children should be

involved in sport. It provides discipline

and teaches them how to get along

with others while getting exercise and

having fun.

Golf is a great game for both boys

and girls to learn. It builds character.

Golf is a social game- learning

etiquette and rules is essential, just

as it is in society.

If you could play a round with any golfer, past or present, who would it be? And why?

Babe Zaharias – one of the

greatest female athletes ever. Two-

time Olympic gold medalist in track

and field, All-American basketball

player, expert diver — and one of the

greatest woman golfers of all time.

I would love to see how she

prepared, and then witness her

execution. While walking to our shots,

I’d love to ask her: What drove her to

become a winner? What is the most

important thing to know about the

golf swing?

The Olympics are coming up, and golf is back! Which countries do you think will be taking home Olympic gold?

I believe either the Korean or US

Women will take the Gold and on the

Men’s side, either Australia or the US.

But it’s the Olympics — athletes dig

deep and the most unlikely things

happen. Should be fun to watch!

For more information on all

the Golf Club has to offer, call the

Front Desk at 212.336.6400 or visit

chelseapiers.com/golf.

poWeRful Women GolfeRS

Former Secretary of State

condoleezza Rice,

who took up golf at age 50 as

a way to relieve job stress.

Former Supreme Court

Justice Sandra Day

o’connor

catherine Zeta-Jones, who

routinely outplays husband

and fellow acting legend

Michael Douglas.

vera Wang, who is more

famous for bridal gowns than

plus-fours, has been known to

hit the links.

melinda Gates, co-founder

and co-chair of the Bill &

Melinda Gates Foundation.

katie Blackburn, Executive

VP, Cincinnati Bengals, who,

according to Bengals owner

Mike Brown virtually co-runs

the team with head coach

Marvin Lewis. Katie keeps fit

playing golf.

one-of-A-KinD

Babe Zaharias absolutely dominated the LPGA’s first year — sweeping all 3 major tournaments. Her legend doesn’t end there: Babe also became the first (and to this date only) female golfer to ever make the cut at a PGA Tour event, when she qualified for the 1945 L.A. Open.

SwinG BreAK

The lPGA was founded in 1950, and is headquartered in

Daytona Beach, Florida.

Staying low & long Through impact

by David Byrne, UK PGA Teaching Professional

Most amateurs stand up through impact and as a result lose their spine angle through the hitting

zone. A good tip to help avoid this is to keep your arms low and long through impact. Keep your eyes

down and head behind the ball as you strike, allowing your body rotation to finish your swing with

good arm extension.

from the academy:

SWinG TipS fRom The pRoSSome helpful insights to get your game on track.

Developing a pre-shot Routine

by David Buth, PGA Teaching Professional

The purpose of a pre-shot

routine is to correctly align

your body with the target and

to rehearse a specific “swing

thought” prior to hitting an actual

shot. The pre-shot routine will

help you relax and play up to your true potential. If

you don’t have a pre-shot routine, develop one by

following these four steps:

STep 1: Position yourself behind the ball on the

target line. Choose an intermediate target in front

of the ball and establish grip on the golf club.

STep 2: Position the clubface behind the ball with

the clubface square to the target line.

STep 3: Position your feet, hips and shoulders

parallel left of the target line.

STep 4: Rehearse a specific swing thought

through ONE slow practice swing, void of any

tension.

During practice, the pre-shot should be used about

every 5th shot. This will help your game, especially

during “pressure” situations — when it really counts!

Tips to Get Started & improve your Golf Game

by Steve Bourbon, PGA Senior Teaching Professional

Take regular instruction from an

experienced instructor. Find someone

who communicates well, has been trained

to teach, and can play golf at a high level.

Mastering the fundamentals of golf is

a lifelong process. Supervised, intelligent

instruction can help you avoid the pitfalls of learning the game

on your own and creating bad habits, which can take a lifetime

to break.

crawl before you walk. For golf, that process means learning

to putt first, and then learning to chip and pitch, which will help

new golfers transition to a full swing more smoothly. You only

really need 3 clubs to start: a putter, a wedge, and a 7 or 8 iron.

Start with a par 3 course. The short game (100 yds. and in)

makes up 60% of the game, and it’s where most people lose or

gain the majority of their strokes.

Develop a proper warm-up routine. Consistently arrive an

hour before tee-off. Use this time to stretch and practice each

aspect of the game, focusing on the areas you typically struggle

with.

focus on accuracy over distance. Distance will come as

proficiency in proper technique improves. Practice swinging

at about 80%, striving for precision. Remember: If you have to

swing hard to get the ball to the target, you’re probably using

the wrong club.

To book a lesson with one of our pros, call 212.336.6444 or visit chelseapiers.com/golf.

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The mGa… So you can playGolf Club members enjoy

exclusive benefits and private

amenities, including access to

beautiful private locker rooms,

advance stall reservations with

guest privileges, year-round

discounts on a variety of

Golf Club offerings and products,

and convenient golf bag storage.

Members also enjoy special offers

and discounts at local golf courses.

The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers is a

proud partner of the Metropolitan Golf

Association. All of our great memberships,

from the flexible Off-Peak membership

to the full-spectrum Platinum package,

comes complete with the added benefits

of the MGA.

When you sign up for a membership at

the Golf Club, you join not only our tight-

knit community of urban golfers, but are

extended the benefits of a network of

over 140,000 golfers across the country.

Through the convenient use of the MGA

app, you’re never more than arms-length

away from up-to-the-minute golf news

and exclusive local deals.

Join oR

ReneW ToDay

Membership in the Metropolitan Golf

Association means you are part of an

organization that has been dedicated to

promoting, protecting and preserving the

game of golf in the Metropolitan Area for

119 years. MGA members represent more

than 500 Met Area clubs and courses,

both private and public, and more than

140,000 golfers. The MGA helps you get

the most out of your golfing experience

with these member benefits:

• A USGA handicap issued through the

MGA

• Subscriptions to the award-winning Met

Golfer magazine and Met Golfer EXTRA

digital magazine

• Ability to Compete in MGA

Championships — some of the oldest

and most prestigious in the nation,

offered at all levels of golf and hosted

by our world-class MGA members clubs

• Taking part in MGA Play Days — one-

day golf events at the top Met Area

courses

• Participation in Education Seminars that

focus on all facets of the golf industry,

including handicapping, the Rules of

Golf, and much more

STay connecTeD To The mGa WiTh The mymGa app

Post scores, register for events, track live scoring from our MGA Championships, and

find public golf discounts in your area – it’s all at your fingertips!

www.mgagolf.org

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THE CITY’s BEsT sUMMER DAY CAMPs foR ToTs To TEENs.camps run June 20 – September 2 ages 3 to 17 years

For the past 20 years, campers have enjoyed world-class athletic facilities, expert and caring instructors,and the most exciting sports curriculum available,without ever leaving NYC!

camp options include:Golf Performance GolfIce HockeyAcceleration HockeyIce Skating

GymnasticsBasketballElite SoccerSports AcademyUrban Adventure for Teens

ReGiSTeR ToDay Enroll for 1, 2 or more weeks • Easy Online Enrollment

Lunch Provided • Transportation & After Care Available

SummeR camp

212.336.6846 chelseapiers.com/camps

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junior golf:

iT’S neveR Too eaRly To STaRT It’s never too early to start your golfing career. Need proof? Look no further than Lucy Li and Christian Carpenter — two precocious young golfers who achieved amazing feats at early ages.

Lucy qualified for the US Women’s

Open when she was only 11 years

old. In 2014, she won the Masters

Drive, Chip and Putt competition in

her age group. And Christian? He’s

the youngest male golfer to have ever

shot a hole-in-one. When he was 4

years, 195 days old, he recorded an

ace at the Mountain View Golf Club

in Hickory, North Carolina.

At the Golf Club, we know that

when prodigious young talent is

cultivated in the right environment,

with a team of supportive,

experienced teaching professionals,

golf superstars can be forged.

Our Junior Golf Programs are

designed to create this supportive

environment so that junior golfers of

all ages can develop untapped talent

and build enthusiasm for the game.

Tots Golf, an introductory program

for children ages 4-5, teaches the

fundamentals of the game while

helping develop golf skills, knowledge

and etiquette in a safe and nurturing

environment. If your child is older

and more experienced, we offer an

Elite Junior Program. Open to more

advanced players, ages 10-18, this

program is designed for young gofers

interested in taking their game to

the next level, and to help more

established junior golfers make their

high school or college golf teams.

At every level, we are dedicated to

providing the highest quality golf

instruction, coaching, and support for

each student.

Do you know a young golfer with

a passion for the sport? Swing by the

Golf Club and check out our wide

range of Junior Golf Programs.

JunioR GolfeR hiGhliGhT

luke SampleLuke has been taking lessons at

Chelsea Piers since 2011, working

exclusively with Chris Stoudt.

Recently, Luke finished tied for

4th place in the PGA New York City

Championship, held at the Pelham Bay

Golf Course. He has also tied for 1st at

the Island Hills Golf Club tournament

and finished 2nd at the North Shore

Country Club Tournament, as well

as finishing 2nd in the International

Junior Golf Tour tournament at the

Oldfield Country Club.

He loves playing golf and mentoring

his younger brother, Andrew.

“Luke’s commitment to golf through hard work and dedication make it a pleasure to work with him and seeing him blossom as a player is the ultimate reward.”

– Chris Stoudt,

PGA Teaching Professional

“Chris’ knowledge of the golf swing is exceptional. He communicates that knowledge through his kind, positive and completely unassuming demeanor.”

– Luke’s Father

“We are profoundly grateful for Chris’s coaching and fortunate to count him as a close friend.”

— Luke’s Mother

CAMP OUT

THE CITY’s BEsT sUMMER DAY CAMPs foR ToTs To TEENs.camps run June 20 – September 2 ages 3 to 17 years

For the past 20 years, campers have enjoyed world-class athletic facilities, expert and caring instructors,and the most exciting sports curriculum available,without ever leaving NYC!

camp options include:Golf Performance GolfIce HockeyAcceleration HockeyIce Skating

GymnasticsBasketballElite SoccerSports AcademyUrban Adventure for Teens

ReGiSTeR ToDay Enroll for 1, 2 or more weeks • Easy Online Enrollment

Lunch Provided • Transportation & After Care Available

SummeR camp

212.336.6846 chelseapiers.com/camps

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paTRioT hillS Golf cluB STony poinT, ny

by Tim Townsend, PGA Teaching Professional

Public golf in New York poses certain challenges. The courses

in the outer boroughs are packed over the weekend. A good

alternative to the NYC logjam is the Patriot

Hills Golf Club in Stony Point, NY. Only a

45-minute drive from Manhattan, Patriot Hills is

a wonderful golf course with fantastic views. The

conditions are consistently terrific and the round

should only take about 4 hours. The course

is challenging but fair, with many elevated tee

boxes. Patriot Hills is an interesting course, whose mix of short

and long holes demand attention and focus. Those who like to

warm up before their round will enjoy Patriot Hill’s great practice

facilities. Carts are included in the price as this is not a walking

course. (Way too many hills; too much distance between holes.)

All in all, Patriot Hills is one of the best public courses in the area.

But make sure you finish your round before dark, as this local

club was voted most haunted spot in New York!

haRBoR linkS execuTive Golf couRSepoRT WaShinGTon, ny

by Allan Renz, PGA Teaching Professional

I frequently get asked for recommendations on where beginner

golfers can comfortably play in a relaxed, non-

stressful setting at a quality facility. A short distance

from NYC by train or car is a course that fits the bill

- the Harbor Links Executive Golf Course. Not only

is it good for beginners, but it is also challenging

enough for experienced golfers looking to work

on their short game. This 9-hole course is a mix

of short par 4s and par 3s, measuring 1,460-1,668 yards. The

conditions are excellent and it is generally a walking course,

couRSe RevieWS

Our Pros Review the Best Public Courses in the Area

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which I believe enhances the golfing experience. Topping it off,

the greens fees are less than $30.

SkyWay Golf couRSe aT lincoln paRk WeST huDSon counTy, nJ

by David Buth, PGA Teaching Professional

Skyway Golf Course is New Jersey’s newest public course,

and the only public facility in Hudson County. This nine-hole

course opened for play in June of 2015 and is in excellent

condition for being so new. The greens are very large, some

with severe, undulating slopes. The condition of the greens are

more reminiscent of what you’d find at a private country club-

they’re that good. There are some reminders, though, that you’re

playing on a public course — the unrepaired ball

marks become somewhat of a problem late in the

day. High mounds framing each fairway create

difficulty if your shot is off line, making it hard

to find your ball in the deep fescue rough. The

mounding also creates some blind shots during

your play of the course. The routing and layout of

the course is exceptional, with several holes offering true risk /

reward scenarios. The backdrop and scenery is rather dramatic,

with great views of the Freedom Tower and historic Jersey City,

including the Pulaski Skyway and Hackensack River. This is a

perfect course to carry your bag and walk.

To learn more about the various seasonal golf course outings offered by the Golf club,

visit chelseapiers.com/golf or call 212.336.6400.

ScRapBookWith celebrity sightings, swinging summer socials and more surprises around every dogleg — there’s always something happening at the Golf Club!

The Golf Club was lucky enough to host Hawaiian golf phenom michelle Wie, who showcased

her skills on the driving range.

It was another successful year of Girls night out at the Golf Club. Proving there’s no better place

to socialize while sharpening your swing!

US Open winner and friend of the Golf Club Webb Simpson stopped by to impart some

golf wisdom on our young golfers.

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