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Posted by deo_lookout at 24 February, 2010, 8:55 pm
Ferry Point Park Golf Course is located adjacent to the East River beneath the historic Whitestone Bridge. A truly unique site with fantastic views of Manhattan, the property will be transformed into a new tournament quality link-style signature golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
The 7,200 yard layout provides two “returning nines” that meander through grass dunes reminiscent of the links courses of Scotland and Ireland. All of the golf holes require a balance of strategy and power, and while each hole will be unique, they all maintain a unified look and feel. Multiple tees will allow golfers of all levels to enjoy an unforgettable experience, yet the course is still designed to provide a great challenge to advanced players.
The course, which will be operated by a concessionaire, provides ample spectating and corporate hospitality areas. Construction began in October 2009 and is expected to be complete in November 2011.
via Golf Course : Ferry Point Park Development : New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
Posted by deo_lookout at 24 February, 2010, 8:42 pm
Here’s a write up from today’s Daily News about Ferry Point.
By Bill Egbert
The long drive to build a PGA-level golf course in the Bronx may be heading to the 18th hole.
With the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course finally taking shape at Ferry Point, the city is now looking for a contractor to operate the facility, according to a contract published in the City Record.
The long-awaited links, where construction began in 1998, are expected to open in 2011 – a decade later than the original developer promised.
“The adage ‘Good things come to those who wait’ is certainly true in this case,” said City Councilman James Vacca (D-East Bronx), who has been pushing for a golf course at the former city dump since 1977.
“After years of unimaginable indecision and then intolerable delays, we are now in the final stretch,” Vacca said. “Those of us have been teed off many times may soon be teeing off!”
The original developer of the golf course, Pierre Gagne’s Ferry Point Partners, spent years dumping dirt and construction debris at the site, constantly changing the design in ways that always seemed to demand even more fill.
The group ultimately spent eight years dumping 2 million cubic yards of fill at the site just east of the Whitestone Bridge – creating not the promised links-style golf course, but a huge mound of dirt that locals dubbed “Mount Gagne.”
The city finally dumped Gagne from the project in 2006 – after paying him a $7 million termination fee – just months after a Daily News investigation exposed mob-connected firms that were profiting from dumping construction debris at the former landfill.
Rather than take chances trying to find a new developer, Mayor Bloomberg had the Parks Department take over the project, resolving to finish the long-promised golf course at city expense.
The city hired a Florida firm, Sanford Golf Design, to finish the course, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2011 at a total cost of $70 million.
The Parks Department has issued a request for offers for the operation and maintenance of the 18-hole course, driving range and other facilities. Bids are due by March 30.
The Parks Department will have final approval on greens fees and will seek a fee structure affordable to local residents, but the details will be subject to negotiation with the winning bidder, according to the agency.
via Ball is finally on the green for Bronx’s PGA golf course.
Posted by deo_lookout at 20 October, 2009, 7:40 am
A November Golf Classic to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project on Monday, November 2nd, 2009. Played at the newly renovated Pelham Bay Golf Course as we honor our heroes and benefit The Wounded Warrior Project.
Bring a Friend or a Foursome or Become a Proud Supporter
• $150 per Golfer
• $550 per Foursome
• $50 Dinner only
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Golf Package Includes:
• Welcoming BBQ and Registration at 10:45 am
• 12:00 noon Shotgun Scramble Start with Cart
• Complimentary Draft Beer stations on the Course
• Dinner Reception to Follow
• Various Contests throughout the Day
• Silent and Live Auction
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Prizes to include: Two Round Trip Jet Blue Airway Tickets, Weekend Getaways, Golf Equipment, Gift Certificates and Much Much More!
To Reserve Now or to receive additional Information please call or email: Justin Lapree at 631-375-9017 or Justin.lapree@att.blackberry.net.
Sponsorship packages available.
Posted by deo_lookout at 9 July, 2009, 8:12 am
Date Played: Twice in early July, 2009 and around Memorial Day
Report: Dyker Beach is my go to NYC golf course. Living in Manhattan, Dyker offers decent access via bus, train and cab. The wide open layout offers a chance for all level of golfers to score. The new club house finally came online in the last month. I get the sense that the team there is still working things out. The pro shop has room for more merchandise. The dining room is a huge step up from the trailers that served golfers the last few years.
The grounds crew has done a fantastic job in keeping this heavily played course in shape. The recent wet weather forced the crew to utilize different areas of the tee box, I assume they are hoping to save the more standard spots for later in the summer. My most recent trip out to Dyker ran almost 5 hours, which is standard for this course. That said, we got off at 6:40am. At that time of the morning, you hope to never wait – that was not the case. My favorite holes include:
#4 – This par 3 plays 200 yards from the blue tees when they are set back. The slightly elevated teeing area makes for a nice visual. Make sure to club this hole correctly or you’ll face a very long putt.
#13 – At 441 yards, this par 4 plays to the number one handicap. You’ll need two good shots into the green. Like many of the greens at Dyker, it’s huge. I took out too much club last time out and needed to roll my putt 60+ (and over a ridge) to get to close to the cup. Luckily, I made my best putt of the summer for a tap in.
Cons: No driving range! Practice green is too far from hole #1. Starter get groups out too close to each other. Five to six hour rounds are standard on the weekends.
Tip: Make sure to put a round on your calendar around Memorial Day. Dyker Beach holds a big tournament around that time… The pin placements are set to the hardest spots. And, the grounds crew works overtime to get the course in shape.
Care to submit your Round Report, send in your notes to our contact page. Including information about pace of play, course conditions and amenities.
Posted by deo_lookout at 27 June, 2009, 4:02 pm
Date Played: June 27, 2009
Latourette Round Report: We got off on time at just after 8am in the morning. I like the setup here, the driving is right next to the first tee. The only thing lacking over is a good practice green. Rain last night equals cart path only this morning. All in the all, the course is in great shape.
It looks like a new cart path is going in on the 4th hole. Better signage for the carts, especially on a wet day like today would have helped. By the time we made the turn, the sun came course dried up a bit.
Playing time was just about 5 hours. A couple of the tee boxes need some work. Given that this is a City course, I give LaTourette a solid B+.
Care to submit your Round Report, send in your notes to our contact page. Including information about pace of play, course conditions and amenities.
Posted by palmsprings at 21 May, 2009, 3:31 pm
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