Hempstead G&CC Outing, 6/24/19

Metropolitan Golf Writers Association

49 Knollwood Road    Elmsford, NY 10523    (914) 347-4653

 

 

To:                          All Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Members

 

From:                    MGWA Activities Committee (D. Berger, D. Donelson, C. Stogel, H. Munck, J. Olson)

 

Date:                     June 10, 2019

 

Re:                         Meeting of Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Hempstead G&CC, 60 Front Street.

                               Hempstead, NY 11550.  Phone: 516-486-7800;

                               Website: www.hempsteadcountryclub.com

                               John Brisson, General Manager.  Phone: 516-486-7847;

                                email: jbrisson@hempsteadgolfandcc.com

                                Colin McConchie, Head Golf Pro.  Phone: 516-481-7411;

                                email: colinmcconchie@gmail.com

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8:30 – 9:15 am                  Bag drop, locker room check-in

9:15 – 10:30 am                Practice range, putting green

10:45 – 11:30 am              Inside presentations: Speakers from Hempstead G&CC (club history,

                                          renovations); Plus: Lori Ann Cerullo, President, Women’s Met Golf

                                Association;  Chuck Stogel, MGWA, Rules of the Day

11:30 am – 12:15 pm        Luncheon

12:30 pm                           Assemble at carts, instructions, proceed to starting holes

12:45 pm                           Shotgun golf

5:45 – 7:00 pm                  Refreshments, Awards

 

About the Club & Course: This venerable Long Island classic, originally designed by Englishman Peter Lees and opened in 1921, then altered in 1927 by A.W. Tillinghast, has had a modern updating by course architect Stephen Kay. Hempstead is gearing up for its Centennial anniversary in 2021. The course features some tight holes cut through trees, while others are more open and rolling, and all have a good amount of bunkers. With six sets of tees, the par-72 layout --- with three par-3s, three par-5s and a dozen par-4s --- stretches from 5,329 yards to 6,768; slope ratings range from 119 to 131.

 

Competition:   The Quill & Tee Two Person Team Better Ball is the main feature; there will be an MGWA Two-Person Better Ball as well (USGA handicap indexes are required). Q&T winners, for both men and women, are eligible to advance to sectional qualifying for the annual Met Golf Association (www.mgagolf.org) Four Ball “Met Net” Team event. Q&T/MGWA prizes for the day include two-person team winners, plus nearest-to-the-pins. As always, everyone is welcome to play, with or without competing. Q&T champs advance to a choice of one among four MGA sectional qualifiers. The MGA men’s/women’s championships are both in October at clubs on Long Island (full details will be available at Hempstead).

 

Caddies:   Forecaddies will accompany each group. Fee is $40 per person, which includes gratuity. Tipping more is allowed should you feel it warranted, but is not required.

 

Dress Code: No denim, jeans or cargos; no tank tops or t-shirts. Collared or turtleneck shirts tucked in. Golf shorts OK. No wearing hats in main portion of clubhouse. Metal spikes prohibited.

 

Cell Phone Policy: Ringers off. Cell phones are permitted in parking lot, locker rooms. Texting is OK.

 

Entries:   Enter online via www.metgolfwriters.org.  You must be logged into the site in order to view the signup page.  If you’re not logged in, you’ll see an “Access Denied” message.  Or return the attached form with a check, payable to Met Golf Writers Association, for $85 to Robin Sauerhaft, MGWA Client Administrator, 49 Knollwood Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523, by 2:00 pm, Monday, June 24^th (914-347-4653; rsauerhaft@mgagolf.org). No refunds after that date. If you are listing a partner for our competition, please be sure that person is attending.

 

Cancellation Policy: Please read the “MGWA Meeting/Outing Cancellation Policy” found under “Meeting and Outing Announcements” on our website (www.metgolfwriters.org).

 

Directions:  Go to the club website (www.hempsteadcountryclub.com/contact-us).

 

 

MGWA ENTRY FORM (if paying by check)

Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Hempstead G&CC, Hempstead, NY

 

Name _______________________________________GHIN #______________Hdcp Index _________

 

_____ I am a member of Quill & Tee GC            _____ I am not a member of Quill & Tee GC

 

_____ I wish to compete in the two-person better ball event (must have USGA handicap index)

 

Better ball playing partner (must be attending): _____________________________________________

 

Preferred pairing with others (if possible): __________________________________________________

 

Return this form with a check, payable to Met Golf Writers, for $85 to Robin Sauerhaft, MGWA Client Administrator, 49 Knollwood Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523 (914-347-4653; rsauerhaft@mgagolf.org). Entry deadline is 2:00 pm, Monday, June 24^th. No refunds after that date.

 

Important: Please read the “MGWA Meeting/Outing Cancellation Policy” found under “Meeting and Outing Announcements” on our website (www.metgolfwriters.org).

 

Rest of 2019 MGWA Schedule

Wednesday, July 31, The Tuxedo Club, Tuxedo Park, NY. Located within the historic Tuxedo Park enclave in southern Orange County, The Tuxedo Club was honored at our recent MGWA National Awards Dinner as our Met- area Club of the Year. The venue maintains a renowned mystique and is situated not far from the northern New Jersey border and just over the Rockland County line. Feature attractions for our gathering include both our Quill & Tee GC member-guest tournament and our Q&T Club Championship in flights.

 

Monday, August 12, Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, NY. Our annual gathering (since 1998) at Bethpage State Park is set for the day after the scheduled final round of the PGA Tour’s Northern Trust event at Liberty National, still the first stage of the new three-tournament FedEx Cup playoffs which will henceforth alternate year-by-year with courses in the Metropolitan and Boston realms. For those who would have difficulty walking the Black course, a few tee times will be available on the well-regarded Red course, which does allow riding carts. The timetable for the day is still being formulated but possibly may feature a morning press conference with the PGA of America --- to review the recent PGA Championship and preview the 2024 Ryder Cup --- followed by a mid-morning shotgun golf start.

 

September/October date TBA, Manhattan Woods GC, West Nyack, NY. Located just off the Palisades Parkway in Rockland County, NY, there is new ownership, new staff overseeing the club and the golf operation, and a major renovation to MWGC’s expansive practice and learning facilities. The course, designed by Gary Player, is considered top-notch, diverse, interesting, and challenging but fair for all skill levels with multiple tee boxes. A date for our gathering should be announced soon. As is our norm, our final get-together for the season will feature our MGWA Team Shootout, a best two balls of four event with handicaps.

 

 

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