2017 SEASON

GOLF IN THE CITYGetting Ready for the New Season

chelseapiers.com/golf

Dear Golfers,

We are all looking forward to what promises to be

a truly exciting year – both at the Golf Club and in the

world of professional golf.

As you start to prepare for the new golf season,

remember that our full-service Academy is now home

to 13 teaching professionals, including PGA and LPGA

pros — more than any other facility in the region. Our

highly qualified pros have successfully worked with

golfers of all ages and skill levels, utilizing the latest

cutting-edge technology. Feel free to stop by the front

desk; we’re more than happy to help you find the right

program to develop your game.

The entire Golf Club staff is also excited about a

number of well-known tournaments that will be taking

place in the tri-state area, including the U.S. Women’s

Open, the Barclays and the President’s Cup. We can’t

wait to watch all of the action unfold.

As always, the Golf Club is committed to supporting

your passion for the sport of golf. We are always open

to your suggestions, comments or concerns. See you

around the club!Best Regards,

David Beltre, General Manager

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PRESENTS FRIDAY NIGHT SWINGS AND GIRLS NIGHT OUT

The Golf Club has planned a variety of great events and

special 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.

APRIL

Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-Pack of private les-

sons and receive 1 complimentary lesson or purchase a

10-pack of private lessons and receive 2 complimentary

lessons.

Membership Promotion. Sign up for a membership and

receive two complimentary rounds to a partner course or

refer a friend and receive a $100 Ball Card.

Friday Night Swings. April 14, 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.

Girls Night Out. April 17, 6:00-8:00pm. Female guests

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

our Golf Professionals in a relaxed setting.

Customer Appreciation Week. Enjoy swing tips, com-

plimentary clinics, giveaways and special promotions. April

24 – 28.

14th Annual Golf Fest. Saturday, April 29 from 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 12 & 19, 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 Promotion. May 14. Moms receive a com-

plimentary $20 Ball Card when a son, daughter or partner

purchases any Ball Card.

THE PLAYERS Championship. May 9 – 14.

Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served

Sunday 1:30-4:30pm.

Member-Guest Days. May 12 & May 26, 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.

LEARN THE GAME WITH A

LEARN TO PLAYPACKAGE

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Golf 101 • Beginner or Women’s School I Beginner School II • One-hour Private Lesson

For more information, call 212.336.6400 or visit chelseapiers.com/golf

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Girls Night Out. May 15, 6:00-8:00pm. Female

guests enjoy a beer & wine bar, open hitting

and instruction from our Golf Professionals in a

relaxed setting.

Golf Outing. Visit chelseapiers.com/golf, for

more details.

Swing Tips. May 26, 12:00-2:00pm.

JUNE

Academy Promotion. Enroll in a school and

receive two complimentary passes to a partner

course.

Membership Promotion. Sign up for a paid-

in-full membership and receive one additional

month.

Member-Guest Day. June 2 & 16, 6:00-

8:00pm. RSVP required.

Friday Night Swings. June 9 & 16, 6:30-

8:00pm.

US Open. June 12 – 18. Complimentary

refreshments and snacks will be served Sunday

from 1:30-4:30pm.

Swing Tips. June 16, 12:00-2:00pm.

Father’s Day Promotion. Dad’s receive a

complimentary $20 Ball Card when a son,

daughter or partner purchases any Ball Card.

Girls Night Out. Monday, June 19, 6:00-

8:00pm.

Performance Golf Camp. Runs June 19 –

August 18.

Summer Camp. Runs June 19 – September 1.

Golf Outing. Visit chelseapiers.com/golf, for

more details.

JULY

Academy Promotion. Purchase a package of

private lessons and receive up to two compli-

mentary passes to a partner course.

Membership Promotion. Sign up for any

paid-in-full membership and receive a compli-

mentary round of golf at a partner course.

Member-Guest Days. July 7 & 21 from 6:00-

8:00pm. RSVP required.

Summer Golf League. Starts July 11.

Friday Night Swings. July 14, 6:30-8:00pm.

Girls Night Out. July 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm.

PGA Championship. July 7–13.

Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be

served Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm.

Swing Tips. July 28, 12:00-2:00pm.

AUGUST

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.

Friday Night Swings. August 4 & 18, 6:30-

8:00pm.

Girls Night Out. August 14, 6:00-8:00pm.

Swing Tips. August 25, 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Farewell Campers. August 29. Summer Camp

ends September 4. Be sure to check out our

After-School & Weekend programs.

SEPTEMBER

Academy Promotion. Purchase a 1-hour pri-

vate lesson and receive a pass to a partner

course.

Membership Promotion. Sign up for any

paid-in-full membership and receive a Chelsea

Piers passport.

Junior Programs. Runs September 5, 6 & 9.

For more details, visit chelseapiers.com/golf.

Friday Night Swings. September 15, 6:00-

8:00pm.

Golf Outing. Visit chelseapiers.com/golf, for

more details.

Girls Night Out. September 11, 6:00-8:00pm.

Fall Golf League. Runs September 19 & 20.

Member-Guest Distance Clinic. Add some

yardage to your drive! September 22.

President’s Cup. September 26 – October 1.

Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be

served Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm.

OCTOBER

Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of

private lessons and receive one complimentary

lesson OR Purchase a 10-pack of private les-

sons and receive two complimentary lessons.

Membership Promotion. Limited Time Only:

6-month Off-Peak membership available.

Customer Appreciation Week. October 2

– October 6. Enjoy swing tips, complimentary

clinics, giveaways and special promotions.

Friday Night Swings. October 6 & 20, 6:30-

8:00pm.

Golf Outing. Visit chelseapiers.com/golf, for

more details.

Girls Night Out. October 16, 6:00-8:00pm.

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 membership available.

Friday Night Swings. November 3, 6:30-

8:00pm.

Girls Night Out. November 6, 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

membership and receive five 1-hour simulator

sessions.

School Break Golf Camp. Runs December

18 – December 29.

Spread the Warmth. Bring your gently worn

coats for 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.

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.

Things to Look For in the 2017 Golf SeasonBy Tom Bopp, Academy Director

Here in the Northeast we are all too familiar with the ups and

downs of our unpredictable and sometimes unfortunate weather.

For golfers this can be doubly frustrating, especially in February

and March. With the arrival of spring, though, the golf itch starts

to set in. Every nice day is a preview of what we long for – being

out on the golf course with friends and family, continually trying

to tame the game that can’t be won, only played.

As we look toward a new golf season, golfers will also be

following tantalizing story lines applicable to the professional

ranks; which players will shine, how dramatic will the upcoming

season’s major tournaments be, will we have the pleasure of

hosting any major events in the New York area?

In spite of weather-related obstacles, the metropolitan area

has a rich golf tradition and routinely plays host to the

game’s biggest events. Just this past year we saw the PGA

Championship and the Barclays played on prestigious local

tracks. The year 2017 will be no different, with three first-rate

events, all with international implications, taking place in our own

backyards. Here are just a few things to look forward to, locally

and nationally!

BRIAN S.

It is the year of Dustin Johnson. I hope he stays hot and makes it through the masses to finish the

season with double digits.

NICK W.

I’m currently a 5 handicap and hoping to achieve my

goal of becoming a scratch golfer.

LOCALLY

THE PRESIDENTS CUPSeptember 26 – October 1, 2017 Liberty National Golf Club • Jersey City, NJ This international team event pits the best players in America against the best international players not from Europe.

THE U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN July 10-16, 2017 Trump National • Bedminster, NJ This is the national championship for the best female players in the United States.

THE BARCLAYS TOURNAMENT August 27-30, 2017 Glen Oaks Club • Old Westbury, NY The Barclays is one of the premier events of the PGA Tour playoffs and regularly features some of the best players in the world.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS UPCOMING GOLF SEASON?

U.S. Team Captain Steve Stricker & International Team Captain Nick Price

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NATIONALLY

Will we see a Tiger comeback? He is undoubtedly the most popular and

polarizing player in the game and his attempt to regain his once legendary

dominance has had plenty of ups and downs. Tiger showed promise with his

performance in the Bahamas in December 2016 but he has since suffered

multiple injury-related setbacks.

Can Jordan Spieth recover from his meltdown at the Masters in

2016? Spieth is considered one of the heirs apparent to Tiger and a key

figure for the future of golf after his historic 2015 season. He seemed poised

to continue where he left off in 2016 when he had a 4 shot lead in the final

round of the Masters, until he dumped two shots in the water of the par 3,

12th hole. He was never able to recover and watched Danny Willet take home

the green jacket. The remainder of the 2016 season was mediocre by his

standards, winning a couple of tournaments but failing to be a factor in the

majors or the Ryder Cup.

Can Phil Michelson win one final major? “Lefty” is one of the most

popular players on the tour and fans will be wondering if he can win one final

major before he enters the twilight of his career. He hasn’t won a tournament

since his British Open victory in 2013, but he showed flashes of his old

brilliance in the single matches against Sergio Garcia in the Ryder Cup,

recording 10 birdies.

Can the USGA recover from two lackluster US Opens? The US Open

at Chambers Bay (the first ever held in the Pacific Northwest) drew heavy

criticism from players and fans alike. Dustin Johnson’s breakout victory at

historic Oakmont in 2016 was also marred by a controversial penalty levied

against Johnson retroactively, bringing the USGA under heavy fire from

commentators, players and fans. They will look to bounce back and restore

the luster of America’s national championship by hosting the championship at

another first-time host venue, Ern Hills in Wisconsin.

ALLISON C.

I’m looking forward to the performance camp at Chelsea Piers, that’s always fun. I’m also looking forward to trying

to play in a few tournaments this summer, I think I’m better now, so I want to see how I can do in a tournament.

HOLLY C.

My goal for this summer is to be able to play a round with my Mom, who was a competitive

golfer back in the U.K.

GOLF CLUB CUSTOMERS

WEIGH IN

THE MOST ANTICIPATED MAJOR

76%THE MASTERS

WILL TIGER WIN A TOURNAMENT?

88%NO WAY

MOST LIKELY MAJOR WINNER TO REPEAT?

94%DUSTIN JOHNSON

WILL THE U.S. WIN THE PRESIDENTS CUP?

87%YES

FAVORITE GOLFER PLAYING TODAY?

26%JASON DAY

44%MICHELLE WEI

Source: Golf Club Survey, March 2017

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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.

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.

Lesson Packages 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

four consecutive weeks, and is designed

for intermediate golfers who can

consistently shoot around or below 100

and are 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;

in this class, players develop a solid pre-shot routine in order to learn

how to aim each shot.

PRACTICE

LEARN

PLAYThe 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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LEARN

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from the academy:

IMPROVING THE HIGH-TECH WAYThe Golf Academy at Chelsea Piers is committed to providing

its students with the most up-to-date teaching technologies.

Below are three of the most popular tools the teaching pros

use to help their clients improve their swing.

BodiTrak S.H.I.F.T System

The wireless, portable BodiTrak S.H.I.F.T. System captures and quantifies, in image

and data form, the balance of a golfer through all stages of the swing. The first step

is to address the ball as you normally would while standing on the BodiTrak pres-

sure mat and then swing away. The S.H.I.F.T System provides 3D and 2D images

depicting the amount of weight that is distributed between the heel and toes of

each foot. Not only does this give both the student and instructor the opportunity

to gauge balance and shifting weight, but it also allows a deeper analysis on

swing issues. The BodiTrak S.H.I.F.T. System can also show how a lack of weight

transfer to the front foot may be costing you distance off the tee.

V1 Golf App

The V1 golf app is at the forefront of personalized golf

instruction. At the touch of a button the V1 app allows

you to record and store your swings, compare side by

side with the best players in the world and submit your

videos to your teaching professional for review. The state-

of-the-art drawing tool allows

your instructor to highlight

the areas of your swing

that need work, and send

you drills to take with you.

The voiceover and playback

options allow the student to

review the instruction they’ve

received at any time. You can also store all of your data

in your own digital swing catalog to keep track of your

progress.

Flightscope

The sport’s premier 3D Doppler

golf radar system allows students

and their instructors to gain valu-

able insight into a player’s swing

and uses a mountain of data

to guide the tweaks needed

to produce the best golf game

of your life. Once you address

and strike the ball, Flightscope utilizes its radar

tracking technology to create a 3D image of your shot

along with carry distance, roll distance and flight path.

Flightscope also calculates and catalogues crucial data

such as ball speed, swing speed, “smash factor,” vertical

and horizontal launch angle, and swing path.

For more information on additional technology offerings or

to book a lesson, call the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.

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MAKE SOLID CONTACT WITH YOUR IRONS

• David Byrne, UK PGAMany students struggle to make

solid contact with their irons.

One major issue I frequently

encounter is students hitting

“behind the ball,” meaning their

clubs make contact with the ground

before they make contact with the ball. The

cause of this is due to not having enough lower body movement in the

downswing. To remedy this, once you get to the top of your backswing,

concentrate on driving your outside knee down and toward the ball.

(Depending on your dominant hand, this could be the left or right

knee.) This will help you carry your upper body forward and produce a

more fluid and downward strike into the ball.

from the academy:

SWING TIPS FROM THE PROSSome helpful insights to get your game on track.

DON’T RELY ON

YOUR ARMS

• Tim Townsend, PGAThe golf swing isn’t always

as complicated as we make it

out to be. One issue I often see in my

students is the use of their arms to drive club head speed.

To help with this, address the tee like you normally would

and cross your arms across your chest. With your left arm

grabbing your right shoulder and your right arm grabbing

your left, simply twist your back away from the target with

your right shoulder rising slightly. This drill is perfect for

a warm-up and will give you a better feel for proper body

rotation in the backswing.

SWING SLOWLY

WITH TEMPO

• Frank Graniero, PGAOne of the most common

flaws I see among my

students is swinging too

hard, which usually produces

a swing that’s too fast. This

typically throws off the proper sequence

in the swing. (I have only encountered a small handful

of students in my life that swung too slowly!) If you are

striking the ball inconsistently, try slowing your swing

down and developing a tempo that works for you. This will

strengthen your balance and allow the proper sequence of

motion to be maintained throughout your swing.

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Bethpage Black was recently ranked #4 on Golf Magazine’s list

of top 100 public courses in the country and has hosted the U.S.

Open twice (2002 and 2009). The course is also one of the most

challenging courses in the country – in fact, first-timers may be

shocked when they first see the iconic “warning” sign that greets

them upon arrival. The course is also one of the toughest tee

times to secure. Luckily you can experience the next best thing by

playing a round on the Black Course in our Full Swing Simulators

— right here at the Golf Club!

How realistic is the simulator experience compared to the real

course? The Black course is walking only, with tons of hills and

valleys to traverse over 18 holes. Playing the simulators, you’ll lose

the feel of the hills and the uneven lies in the fairways or rough.

That being said, the outstanding sightlines and unique nature of

each hole is remarkably similar in the simulators.

One factor which adds to the degree of difficulty of the Black

course is its length. This is of course dependent upon which set

of tees you choose to play, but generally speaking the length

of the course is one of its most challenging components; this is

abundantly obvious on the simulators as well. Hitting solid drives

and taking the appropriate angles on your tee shots and approach

shots is a necessity, whether you’re on the actual course or in our

simulators.

Spend some quality practice time in the simulators and you’ll be

ready to tackle one of most challenging, and rewarding courses

ever designed.

To reserve your next Simulator Session at the Golf Club,

call 212.336.6400 or reserve online today.

Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, Long Island is

widely regarded as the jewel in the crown of metropolitan area

golf courses — are you ready?

The sign at the first tee says it all about Bethpage Black.

VIRTUAL REALITYVS.

PLAYING BETHPAGE BLACK By David Buth, PGA Professional

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For many of my clients, the highlight of the year is their annual golf outing with friends.

My favorite for a group outing? Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in southwest Oregon.

Each year I travel with my golf professional friends to

Bandon, which features two of the top 10 rated public

courses in the United States.1 Our trip begins with three

practice rounds: Day 1 (Best Ball); Day 2 (Alternate

Shot); Day 3 (Lowest Score Wins). We then move into

four competitive tournament rounds. The resort has an

excellent practice facility, four amazing courses, and two

par 3 courses, most of which are located on the Pacific

Ocean shoreline. Since the Pacific can stir up some

tricky storms, you never know if you will get a calm week

or have windy weather. All of this adds to the fun and

challenge of playing Bandon.

Tips for planning your next golf outing:

Pick a group of friends that will provide enough

competition to bring out your best game.

Play for prizes (dinner & drinks, Titleist Pro V1 golf balls,

a souvenir from the Bandon pro shop)

Facebook is a good place to trash talk before the trip.

Get in a few practice rounds at the resort before you

start the tournament.

1 Source: Golf Digest

course highlight:

A BANDON OUTINGby Chris Stoudt, Teaching Professional

Photo: Chris Stoudt and his golfing companions.

Chris Stoudt playing the 13th hole at the Pacific Dunes course.

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2017 PRESIDENTS CUP AT LIBERTY NATIONALThis past fall, fans were treated to an amazing and as of late, rare occurrence — an exciting Ryder

Cup where the American team emerged triumphant against the heavily favored European squad.

The Ryder Cup is an event that

golf fans look forward to every two

years. It’s a time where an individual

sport is transformed into a team

competition, where patriotism is on

full display and you get to see many

of the best players in the world face

off against each other in ways they

never do in a standard tournament.

During the off years, another

exciting international team event

takes place — the Presidents Cup.

While the Ryder Cup is limited to

American players and players

from the European continent,

the Presidents Cup pits the best

players from America against the

best international players from Asia,

Australia, Africa and Central and

South America. Historically Europe

and America produced the best

players in the world, relegating the

Presidents Cup to second class

status. However, with Jason Day

and Adam Scott of Australia, Hideki

Matsuyama of Japan and a bevy

of tough South African players, the

Presidents Cup will be hosting a

roster of players that can certainly

rival the Ryder Cup.

In 2017, this exciting competition

will be held in our own backyard at

Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey

City. Liberty National is an impressive

golf course with notable views of

the New York City skyline. Having

previously hosted the Barclays

Tournament in 2009 and 2013 it is

no stranger to big time golf events.

In fact the PGA TOUR has a 25-year

partnership with Liberty National,

with 10 PGA TOUR events to be

held at the venue over the course of

the agreement.

Make sure to check out The

Presidents Cup this year and head

over to Liberty National to see some

world-class golf!IN 2015, THE U.S. BEAT THE

INTERNATIONAL TEAM, 15.5 TO 14.5.

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Golf has long been known for

rules that are too complicated, too

numerous and in many cases too

punitive.

Golf’s two most prominent

governing bodies have taken steps to

try and remedy the issue by making

some serious and long overdue

changes to the rules of golf. The

challenge is to try and modernize

and streamline the rules while also

preserving the cherished tradition

and history of the game.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS

A player can repair any blemish on

the green that may be in the line of

their putt. The previous rules allowed

ball marks to be repaired, but not a

mark or indent made by a cleat.

Grounding your club in hazard will

no longer be penalized.

Being hit with your own golf ball is

no longer a two shot penalty.

The allotted amount of time to

search for a lost ball has been

shortened from five minutes to three

minutes.

When “taking a drop” or dropping

a new ball because your original has

been lost or you need to seek relief,

the player is no longer required to

drop the ball from shoulder height.

The new proposed rule only requires

the ball to fall to the ground without

hitting a foreign object before

coming to rest on the ground.

If your ball or ball marker

accidently moves on the putting

green, there is no penalty; you

simply put it back to its original

position.

You can leave the flagstick

unattended and in the hole with

your ball on the green and there is

no penalty if your ball strikes the

flagstick.

You can take relief from an

embedded or plugged ball anywhere

with the exception of bunkers.

Before you and your buddies start

playing by the new rules, the USGA

has issued a reminder: no scores

played under the new rules can be

submitted for handicap purposes

since they are only proposed rule

changes at this point!

CHANGING THE GAME Proposed Rule Changes That May Be ComingBy Marjorie Jones, Director of Instruction

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JUNIOR GOLFER HIGHLIGHT

JACK CRAVENBy Chelsea Martinez

New York City native Jack Craven, a

sophomore at the Beacon School, first

visited the Golf Club in September 2015

as a wide-eyed 8th grader. Inspired by his

grandfather, Jack knew there was something

about the game that intrigued him. He started at

the Academy with private lessons; just 2-1/2 years later,

Jack’s interest in golf grew to a passion as he worked his

way to the top of the Junior Elite program.

“I WAS HOOKED RIGHT FROM THE START. ONCE I FIRST GAVE GOLF A TRY I KNEW IT WAS

SOMETHING I WANTED TO GET BETTER AT.”

Jack brings an impressive amount of discipline to the

game. With the support of his professional coaches, Steve

Keogh and Chance Scheffing, Jack adheres to a focused

skills development plan that includes posture, grip in the

backswing, head movement, and body weight awareness

during his swing. When asked to describe the most impor-

tant lesson he’s learned while training at Chelsea Piers,

Jack readily answers: “Less is more. I have really worked

hard this year on making my practices more effective.

Instead of going to the range, hitting a ball and hoping

for improvement, I go to the range with one goal in mind.

So far, this strategy has significantly helped me improve.”

In preparation for his third summer of competitive

tournaments, Jack plans to play five-six rounds of golf a

month in the spring and three-four rounds a week once

school ends, with practice and lessons at the Golf Club

inbetween. Jack’s ultimate goal is to play in college – and

to someday play a round of golf with his dream foursome,

Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith and former president Barak

Obama.

The Academy is committed to supporting the dreams

and ambitions of its junior golfers. The journey can start at

any age – we look forward to following Jack’s promising

career as it unfolds.

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BIG EVENTS START AT THE GOLF CLUBBy Teej Matchhar

As the Special Events Manager for the Golf Club, I’m

frequently amazed by the number of people that tell me they

first saw our facility on TV or in a movie. In 2010, the Golf

Club was the scene for a wild car chase and helicopter

shoot out in the cult comedy classic, “The Other Guys”

with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. True love prevailed in

the romantic comedy “Serendipity,” with pivotal plot points

occurring on the driving range. The Law & Order franchise

has also been a frequent visitor where active crime scenes

are – luckily – purely fictional.

Since opening in 1995, the number and variety of

event requests we’ve received boggles the mind. Last

fall Audi launched its Major League Soccer partnership

and introduced the Audi Player Index by hosting a soc-

cer pick-up match at the Golf Club, turning the 200-yard

driving range into a soccer field. One Father’s Day, Nerf

hosted the World’s Largest Father-Child Catch at the Golf

Club with football’s first family — Archie, Peyton and Eli

Manning. And in June 2014, Golf legend Sir Nick Faldo

joined Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky as they

celebrated their third year as the Official Spirit of The U.S.

Open. Glenmorangie took over the Golf Club fairway for a

panel discussion, golf clinic and whisky pairing dinner with

special guests.

Special events at the Golf Club range from children’s

birthday celebrations to bachelor parties in the Full Swing

simulators, from corporate “off-sites” in the Ryder Cup

Room that provide a welcome respite from boring, hotel

conference centers, to Golf Club events that put focus on

the fun and social nature of golf – Friday Night Swings and

Girls Night Out.

We invite all of our customers to challenge us with their

particular vision for an event, whether it is a social, corpo-

rate or a large-scale media event. We’ve already proven we

can coordinate the landing of a helicopter on the driving

range turf – we’re ready and able to help you with your

next event.

To learn more about booking an event at the

Golf Club, visit chelseapiers.com/golf or call me at

212.336.6400.

A. Audi Launch of MLS partnership. B. Glenmorangie dinner with Nick Faldo on

the range. C. Father’s Day Nerf Football event. D. Moncler Fashion Week Show.

E. “The Other Guys,” a major motion picture with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

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- Ty Votaw, Chief Marketing Officer, PGA Tour

LET’S GET SOCIAL

By Kendall Burke

Golf isn’t just your dad’s

sport anymore. Thanks to

fresh young talent, state-of-

the-art technology, and unique

entertainment destinations such

as Topgolf, the game is brimming

with excitement and personality.

While heading straight to the course can be intimi-

dating for new golfers, hitting some balls on a range

can be an easy first step to getting into the game.

At the Golf Club, we believe golf is the most social

sport there is. With our Girls Night Out and Friday

Night Swings social golf events, we look to give

those new to the game a friendly and stress-free

environment to try out the sport.

At Girls Night Out, guests can unwind after work

with drinks and snacks, network and socialize with

other women, and receive swing tips from our golf

professionals.

Friday Night Swings is a great alternative to happy

hour at your local bar. Guests are invited to enjoy

open hitting on the driving range, drinks and snacks,

instruction from our Golf Academy pros and access

to the Full Swing simulators.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or new to

the sport, the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers provides

multiple ways to get social and get better at the

great game of golf.

Girls Night Out and Friday Night Swings

are held April - October. Visit our website

for more details.

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