Turf Talk
Golf Styles; Turf Talk, April 2008 Longwood’s Tom Morgahan is a star among stars as director of championship agronomy for USGA Longwood, New Jersey resident Tim Morgahan has been in the golf industry for 30 years. His experience incorporates a wide range of talents and expertise crowned by 20 years as director of championship agronomy …. Read More
10 Tough Tracks
Golf Styles, March 2008 New Jersey’s Most Challenging Private Courses Who would argue that pine valley is the most difficult course in the state? In fact, it may just be the most difficult course anywhere. However, a round at Pine Valley cannot even be called a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most of us. To a lesser …. Read More
Happy Hosts
Golf Styles, February 2008 Many public courses – and even some exclusive private facilities – see outing as a vital part of their business plan Thought you couldn’t play your next company outing at Baltusrol, Merion, Shinnecock, or other exclusive private clubs? Wrong. Many of these glittering gems are now open to nonmember groups, although …. Read More
Like a Fine Wine
Golf Styles, December 2007 As the Renault Winery and its vineyard golf course continue to mature, visitors to the resort just outside of Atlanta City are quick to find out why this is a world-class facility Like an Italian artist painting a masterpiece, Joseph P. Milza has been creating his major opus since 1977. The …. Read More
Drugs in Golf?
Golf Styles, September 2007 Many people are skeptical that performance enhancing drugs are used by tour golf professionals. And while some fitness experts claim these drugs are not beneficial to golfers, a cloud of doubt hangs over the sport. I don’t think there is a drug that would help a golfer,” according to Aaron Bada, …. Read More
Ready to Assist
Golf Styles, August 2007 These men and women, the assistant golf professionals at clubs across the state, are working hard to enhance the sport in New Jersey while also striving to improve themselves. They are often our primary contacts at golf courses. The assistant golf professional is likely the first staff encountered in the pro …. Read More
A Storied Guest List
Golf Styles, August 2007 Originally part of the Panther Ledge Farm Estate of Clendenin James Ryan Jr., Panther Valley Golf club – despite its brief history – has hosted many famous dignitaries over the years. Situated in Allamuchy, amid acres of landscaped countryside in the northwestern part of the state, is the private equity Panther …. Read More
Nature Rules on the Golf Course
Golf Styles; Golfology: News, Notes, Etc., June 2007 What do the Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Cologne, the Shark River Golf Course in Neptune, the Wild Turkey Golf Club in Hamburg and the Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin have in common? Yes, they’re all in New Jersey and, yes, they’re all named after …. Read More
Designs of Greatness
Golf Styles; Golfology: News, Notes, Etc., April 2007 A golf course architect’s best calling card is the courses he has created. Dr. Michael Hurdzan, a principal with Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, has designed over 250 courses. These include Sand Barrens, Swainton; Neshanic Valley, Neshanic Station; and Hamilton Farm, Gladstone in New Jersey. Dr Hurdzan has …. Read More
Keeping the Past Alive
Golf Styles, April 2008 He’s been at the club for almost 40 years and watched the evolution of a local shrine from its heyday as an elite private gold club to one now open to the public. When Kenny Robinson arrive in 1949, Atlantic City Country Club was ye t in its prime – hosting …. Read More