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
Two Greats: Ridgewood & Byron Nelson
Golf Styles, April 2008 Most people know that golf great Byron Nelson’s roots are in Texas. Fewer are aware that his legendary career has galvanizing ties to the Golden State. Nelson turned pro in 1932, when the national economy was in the grips of the Depression and professional golf was on the decline. Attendance at …. Read More
Success! Somerset County Course Shines
Golf Styles, March 2007 Hurdzan-Designed Track Among State’s Best When the Somerset County Parks and Recreation Commission decided to add another golf facility, there were differing opinions expressed from both sides of the aisle. The county has, for some time, supported a very active recreation program including therapeutic activities, an environmental education center, extensive parks …. Read More
He’s Giving Back to Golf
GolfStyles, February 2007 Gene Mulvihill is the kind of gentle king of an empire. Crystal Springs Golf Resort & Spa, the golf destination resort he has created in the northwest corner of New Jersey, only an hour’s drive from midtown manhattan, has no equal in New Jersey and perhaps in the entire Northeast. Perhaps a …. Read More