GOLFER SOMERSET COUNTY. Arnold Palmer. A Publication of the Somerset County Park Commission

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1 SOMERSET COUNTY GOLFER A Publication of the Somerset County Park Commission Arnold Palmer Visits Neshanic Valley s Callaway Fitting Center June 3, 2008

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3 welcome to the GOLF COURSES of the Somerset County Park Commission THE SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION OPERATES FIVE GOLF COURSES: GREEN KNOLL, NESHANIC VALLEY, QUAIL BROOK, SPOOKY BROOK, AND WARRENBROOK EACH WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE FEATURES. Green Knoll Golf Course Bridgewater Township This regulation 18 hole, 6443 yard course is a challenge to the experienced golfer, as well as the novice golfer. Green Knoll is known for its tight fairways and rolling contours. The facility also operates a 9 hole, par three Pitch and Putt Course and on weekends a limited driving range. A Golf Shop and Snack Bar are available. Located at 587 Garretson Road, Bridgewater Township. Entrance across from Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Accessible from Routes 22, 202/206 and Interstate 287 (Exit 17).

4 Quail Brook Golf Course Franklin Township This 18 hole, 6,617 yard course is heavily wooded and is known for its rolling hills and challenging approach shots. A driving range is also located at the facility. A Golf Shop and Snack Bar are available. Golf lessons for individuals and groups are available by appointment with our certified P.G.A. professional. Located at 625 New Brunswick Road, Franklin Township. Accessible from DeMott Lane and Cedar Grove Lane via Amwell Road (County Route 514) or Easton Avenue from Interstate 287 (Exit 10). EST RIVER FRIENDLY Spooky Brook Golf Course Franklin Township This relatively flat 6,612 yard, 18 hole course is known for its spacious greens, tees and fairways. Easy to walk, it is a favorite of senior golfers. A driving range is also operated at the facility, as well as a Golf Shop and Snack Bar. Golf lessons for individuals and/or groups are available by appointment with our certified Professional staff. Located at 582 Elizabeth Avenue, East Millstone section of Franklin Township, adjacent to Colonial Park. Accessible from Amwell Road (County Route 514) or Interstate 287 (Exit 12). Warrenbrook Golf Course Warren Township A scenic, tree-lined 6,372 yard, 18-hole course. The contours provide plenty of uphill and downhill lies. A Golf Shop and Snack Bar are available. Located at 500 Warrenville Road (County Route 651), Warren Township. Accessible from Route 22, Green Brook, and Interstate 78 (Exit 36).

5 Neshanic Valley Golf Course Branchburg Neshanic Valley Golf Course, the flagship facility in the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system, welcomed its first golfers to the facility located in Branchburg in September 2004 to the acclaim of golfers of all abilities. The Championship Course, the 9-hole Academy Course, the Learning Center, and the Callaway Golf Performance Center are designed to provide novice and experienced golfers with a world class facility for practice and play. Each of the three par 36 nine-hole courses features five tees with 18-hole layouts ranging from 5,050 yards to 7,108 yards. The environmentally sensitive course design incorporates the existing features of the former farmstead, taking full advantage of the topography, with rolling fairways and large undulating greens. The 9-hole, par 32 Academy Course, an executive style layout, plays from 1,420 yards, 1,712 yards, and 2,019 yards, with three tees per hole. The course presents novice and experienced players with a unique opportunity to improve their game. With five par 4 s and four par 3 s, 19 sand bunkers, and a water hazard that can come into play on three holes, the Academy Course provides a similar experience to regulation play. Golfers are able to use every club in their bag; the longest hole measuring 323 yards and five holes having driving distances exceeding 199 yards. The par 3-holes measure 63 yards to 166 yards, providing a perfect opportunity to work on the short game. The Academy Course is ideal for walking, and is well suited for a quick round. Power golf carts are available. The 12,000 square foot Clubhouse has a fully stocked Pro Shop featuring brand name equipment and golf apparel. The Grille Room provides golfers with sandwiches and snacks to go, and an opportunity to enjoy a cocktail and meal while socializing after a round of golf. The second floor Banquet Room is available for outings, banquets, and community events. It is complemented by an outdoor deck with a 270-degree view of the golf course, the historic Neshanic Valley, and the nearby Sourland Mountains. Neshanic Valley was selected as one of the Top 50 New Golf Courses in the country by Golf Week magazine. It is the only publicly owned facility on the list. Rounding out the facilities are the Neshanic Valley Learning Center and the Callaway Golf Performance Center. The state-of-the-art Learning Center features a double-ended driving range with grass and mat hitting areas on each end, one 12,000 square foot putting green, a practice facility including bunkers and three chipping greens, and two practice holes. The Callaway Golf Performance Center is only one of a few facilities of its kind on the east coast and offers a state-of-the-art computerized golf club fitting and swing analysis system, operated by Callaway trained professionals. Golfweek s America s BEST COURSES You Can Play 2006 Golfweek s BEST New Courses 2006 Golfweek s BEST Courses You Can Play 2007 EST RIVER FRIENDLY

6 the learning center AND GOLF ACADEMY AT NESHANIC VALLEY The Learning Center s purpose is to help active golfers improve while providing a training ground for the golfers of tomorrow. The Learning Center is part of the world-class facility that the Somerset County Park Commission offers at Neshanic Valley Golf Course. The Learning Center s range has a blue grass teeing area that measures 140 yards wide by 40 yards deep. Its short game area is a 65 yard long fairway surrounded by three greens with bunkers and a 12,000 square foot putting green. Unique to the Learning Center is a two hole practice course. NVLC is home to one of only few Callaway Performance Centers in the United States. Next to the Learning Center is a unique nine hole course named The Academy. The Academy is a par 32 that has three different tee boxes on each hole. This Academy nine is challenging for the accomplished player but is also the perfect course on which to learn the game. The Academy Course takes between 1 and 1.5 hours to play. We encourage golfers that use the range to use the practice putting green, but please note that the short game area and practice holes are open only to our Annual Range Members and Daily Pass holders. Golf packages are offered for the Academy Course only. Registered golfers can purchase a card for a package of 10 nine hole rounds for $125 good Monday to Thursday. Please note that the card is the sole responsibility of the consumer and lost or severely damaged cards will not be honored by Somerset County Park Commission. The Learning Center is home to Somerset County Park Commission s Junior Golf program. Programs for ages 6-17 start in early spring and run until the end of August. Programs are offered to Juniors of all abilities. The Ladies Academy is a program strictly for lady golfers. The group lessons are on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings from am. The classes will cover different aspects of the swing, short game, rules & etiquette, and playing the game. Ladies are encouraged to participate in the class and then play the Academy

7 Course afterwards, however green fees are not included in the program. Classes are $15 per person, which does includes range balls. Adult Education programs are offered spring, summer and fall. The classes are 90 minutes long and cover many aspects of the game. Golf School at the Learning Center will be offered in three formats. One day swing school, one day short game school, and two day swing school. Prices and dates will vary. The Learning Center offers clinics for corporate and other groups. This is a great way to have a team building event or treat some important clients to a first class golf experience. Use the indoor facility at the Learning Center to make a presentation and then turn the day over to the professional staff. The professional staff will make a short indoor presentation and then the action will move out onto the practice facility for some group instruction. Outdoor golf instruction will last one hour and then you and your colleagues can head back to the office or stay and practice. Golf on the Academy or Championship Course may be added. Clinic rates vary on size of group and duration of clinic. Individual private lessons are the greatest form of instruction. They allow the instructor to evaluate and personalize instruction to the student s abilities. Lessons are $50 per half hour or a package of five half hours can be purchased for $215. the learning center programs Annual Range Membership Daily Range Pass Range Balls By The Bucket Rounds of golf package Junior Golf Program Adult Education annual range membership Includes unlimited range balls, unlimited use of the short game area, unlimited putting, and unlimited use of practice holes. Memberships are per calendar year. Individual...$550 Family (two to four immediate family mebers)...$900 daily range pass Includes unlimited range balls, unlimited use of the short game area, and unlimited putting for that day. Daily Pass...$30 range balls Ladies Academy Golf Schools Group/Corporate Clinics Individual Private Golf Lessons Custom Club Fitting Professional Club Repair 35 Balls...$5 65 Balls...$8 100 Balls...$10

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9 callaway golf PERFORMANCE CENTER AT NESHANIC VALLEY The Callaway Golf Performance Center at Neshanic Valley, one of only a few of its kind on the east coast, offers a state-of-the-art computerized golf club fitting and swing analysis system, operated by Callaway-trained professionals. The Performance Center utilizes a highly sophisticated computer system that incorporates highspeed cameras with sound equipment to capture swing data to provide optimum club specifications for an individual s golf swing. Measurements include club head and ball speed, launch angle, back spin and trajectory shape, sidespin measurements, swing tempo, attack angle measurements, lie angle, launch conditions, impact efficiency, and trajectory results. Individuals may schedule an appointment to be fitted for golf clubs. The fitting experience takes approximately one hour. The golfer is provided with his or her individual specifications for custom clubs. A fully trained and certified club fitting technician conducts each session. A $100 fee is charged for each fitting session, which includes a $50 credit which can be applied to the purchase of Callaway custom clubs. Additional information about the Callaway Golf Performance Center can be obtained by calling

10 green fees AND GOLF IDENTIFICATION CARDS As a Somerset County resident, you may purchase a Park Commission Golf Identification Card. This card is valid at the five county courses until December 31. The card is renewable each year and is nontransferable. Proof of residency is required: current driver license, current tax bill, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance card, or Somerset County ID card. If renewing last year s registration or an earlier one, bring your old ID card. Present your card upon purchase of green fee each time you wish to play. You must present this card to receive the rates posted for registered golfers. If you do not have this card on your person, you will be charged the non-registered rate. Non-Somerset County residents may purchase a Non- Resident Identification Card for play at all courses at registered rates. Both cards are valid until December 31 and are non-transferable. This card must be presented each time to receive the posted registered rates. A Non-Resident card is also available for play on the Academy Course. This card permits holders to pay registered rates on the Academy Course only. yearly registration cards Resident Identification Card...$40.00 Resident Senior (62+ years)...$27.00 Resident Junior (18 years and under)...$27.00 Non-Resident (Junior/Senior)...$ Non-Resident...$ Academy Course Non-Resident...$150.00

11 2009 golf rates Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, and Warrenbrook Golf Courses Green Fees (Registered Golfers) Adult Monday Thursday...$23.00 Adult Friday Sunday, Holidays...$27.00 Senior Monday Thursday...$15.00 Senior Friday Sunday, Holidays...$21.00 Junior Monday Thursday...$15.00 Junior Friday Sunday, Holidays...$21.00 Power Cart Adult...$28.00 Power Cart Senior...$20.00 Green Fees (Non-Registered Golfers) Monday Thursday...$40.00 Junior/Senior Monday Thursday...$30.00 Friday Sunday, Holidays...$45.00 Neshanic Valley Golf Course Championship Course -Green Fees (Registered Golfers) Adult Monday Thursday (18 holes, fee includes power cart) *...$50.00 Senior Monday Thursday (18 holes, fee includes power cart) *...$40.00 Junior Monday Thursday (18 holes, fee includes power cart) *...$40.00 Friday Sunday, Holidays (18 holes, fee includes power cart) *...$60.00 *must have driver license to get a power cart Academy Course -Green Fees (Registered Golfers) Adult Monday Thursday (9 holes)...$15.00 Senior Monday Thursday (9 holes)...$15.00 Junior Monday Thursday (9 holes)...$15.00 Friday Sunday, Holidays...$17.00 Replay (9 holes)...$10.00 Green Fees (Non-Registered Golfers) Championship Course Monday Thursday (18 holes, fee includes power cart)...$65.00 Championship Course Friday Sunday (18 holes, fee includes power cart)...$80.00 Academy Course Monday Thursday (9 holes)...$25.00 Academy Course Friday Sunday, Holidays...$27.00 Replay (9 holes)...$10.00 Learning Center Neshanic Valley Range Balls Bucket...$5.00, $8.00, $10.00 Daily Pass...$30.00 Season Pass...$ Special Pass Two combined registrati...$ each Callaway Golf Performance Center Club fiting...$ Golf Lessons Individual (1/2 hour)...$50.00 Individual Series 5 sessions (1/2 hour)...$ Multiple Student 2-4 students (1/2 hour)...$55.00 Multiple Student 4 students or more (1/2 hour)...$60.00

12 AUTOMATED TEE TIME reservation service Cancellations The Tee Time Reservation Service offers a quick, easy way to reserve, confirm, modify, cancel, or review your Tee Time Reservation at all five county-operated courses, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using a touch-tone telephone. When you phone the service at , you will be guided through a series of verbal prompts. You may also access the Tee Time Reservation system through the Park Commission s web site: Once on the main page, click on Tee Time Bookings and follow directions. How Do I Access the Service? Somerset County residents must purchase a Golf ID Card and a subscription to the Tee Time Service. Both may be purchased at the same time at any of the five county golf courses. In addition to a subscription to the Tee Time Service for 5-day access, Non-Somerset County residents may purchase a Non- Resident ID Card to receive a reduction in greens fees. The card is valid at all five courses until December 31. This card is renewable each year and is nontransferable. The card must be presented each time to receive the posted non-resident rates. Non-residents who wish to use the Reservation Service may register in person at any Park Commission Golf Course. All registrations are valid from the date of purchase until the end of the calendar year. Golfers without a Tee Time Reservation Subscription may access the Service 24 hours in advance and guarantee a reservation with their VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, or Discover Card. Subscriber Categories Fee Somerset County Resident ID Cardholder with 7-Day Access for Reservations...$35.00 Non-County Golfers with 5-Day Access...$75.00 Family: Two family members at a single residence (husband and wife, husband or wife with a dependent child). Each must be a Somerset County ID Cardholder...$50.00 Any golfer has a 1-Day Access. Golfers guarantee reservations with their VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover card (per reservation)...$10.00 How Do I Make a Tee Time Reservation? Golfers must use a push-button phone with a touch-tone signal. Telephone must be set on tone. Dial the Tee Time Reservation Service at and respond to the verbal prompts by firmly depressing the number pad. Once a prompt has begun, you may respond. After an introductory message you may be asked: If you are a registered golfer, press one; or, if you are a nonregistered golfer, press two. If you press one, you will then be asked to please enter your registered golfer number (this is the number that appears on your Golfer ID Card). The system will then ask you to confirm this information and will tell you how many days access you have. Non-registered golfers who press two will be asked to enter their 10 digit home telephone number to proceed, and after confirmation will be told you have 1-day access to our facility. You will then be offered a choice of prompts; to make a reservation, you will press one. Next you will be asked to enter the date you wish to play. For ex-

13 ample, for April 9, 2008, enter 04 for the month; 09 for the day; and 08 for the year. The system will ask you to confirm the date. You will be asked to enter your first choice: Green Knoll Quail Brook Spooky Brook Warrenbrook Neshanic Valley Championship Neshanic Valley Academy Next you will enter the four digits for the preferred hour and minute you wish to play. For example, for 9:30 am, enter Enter the number of golfers in your party: 1, 2, 3, or 4. The system will then offer you the first tee time available before and after your selected time. If all tee times have been reserved before your selected time, you will only be offered a later time. After selecting a time, you will be given a booking confirmation number, and the system will then repeat the details of your reservation as to group size, date, time and course. At this point you may select nine to exit the system, or eight to go back to main menu to make another reservation, review, cancel, or change a reservation, or receive facility information. When Can I Make a Reservation? Automated reservations are accepted starting at 9 pm, seven days in advance, for tee times set aside for registered county residents, and 9 pm, five days in advance, for tee times set aside for nonresidents (e.g., residents may reserve a tee time for the upcoming Sunday beginning at 9 pm the preceding Saturday; non-residents, at 9 pm the preceding Monday). All unreserved times become available to everyone 24 hours preceding the day of play (e.g., unreserved tee times for Saturday become available Thursday at 9 pm). Reservations, modifications, and cancellations can be made through the Reservation Service at until 8:30 pm preceding the day of play. At that time, unreserved tee times become additional walk-on times. How do I Confirm, Modify, or Cancel a Reservation? If you wish to confirm, modify or cancel your Tee Time Reservation, you must do so before 8:30 pm the preceding evening by calling and following the verbal prompts: to make a reservation, press 1; to review your reservation, press 2, to cancel your reservation, press 3; to change your reservation, press 4; to get facility information, press 5; for information on joining the Tee Time Reservation Service, press 6. If you are trying to cancel or modify a reservation and are certain that the Service is not working, call , ext. 248, before 8:30 pm, and leave a message. The service shuts down every evening between 8:30 pm and 9 pm. Cancellations Cancellations or a reduction in group size can be made by calling the Tee Time Service Cancellation Line at until 11:59 pm the preceding evening. No Show Policy Golfers (subscribers) who have a reserved time through the automated Tee Time Reservation Service must honor the time, modify it or cancel it in advance by 8:30 pm the preceding evening. Golfers may also cancel reservation or reduce group size by calling the Cancellation Telephone Line, , until 11:59 pm the preceding evening. Failure to do so will result in a No Show classification. A No Show is defined as: Anyone who makes a reservation and fails to appear for the tee time. Anyone who fails to modify a reservation (including the number of players in a group). Anyone who fails to cancel a reserved tee time. The first No Show will result in a Warning. A second No Show will result in a 14-day suspension from the Reservation Service, beginning the day of the No Show. Payment of the subscriber s outstanding greens fee must be made in person at the golf shop of the course where the reservation had been made prior to reinstatement. A third No Show will result in a 28-day suspension from the Reservation Service and payment of the green fees for the missed tee time. A fourth No Show will result in the subscriber s membership being deactivated in the Reservation service for the remainder of the calendar year. How Can I Get More Information? You may receive more information about the Somerset County Park Commission Golf Courses by calling the Reservation Service at and pressing 5, or by calling , ext Additional Considerations Listen closely to the verbal prompts. Do not rush through the reservation procedure, although you may begin responding before the prompt is completed. The verbal prompts will be repeated several times if you do not respond or if you enter a number the service cannot process. To cancel or modify your reservation, call the Reservation Service. This courtesy will allow another golfer to reserve that tee time, and avoid a possible No Show classification. The golfer who made the reservation must be present when the golf party checks in at the golf course 30 minutes before the scheduled tee time. Availability of tee time reservations may be limited by special events, inclement weather, course hours, or any additional reasons deemed necessary by golf management. Green Knoll Golf Course Neshanic Valley Golf Course Neshanic Valley Academy Course Quail Brook Golf Course Spooky Brook Golf Course Warrenbrook Golf Course Golf Lessons

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17 2009 tournament schedule 50th Annual Dr. Michael S. Kline Memorial Somerset County Golf Tournament (Men and Women) First Round September 12, 2009 Open to registered County golfers, ages 10 and older. Players compete in flights. All players must have a current USGA handicap to participate. Flights will be based on USGA handicaps. A flight plays 18 holes on September 12, 13, 26 and 27 for a total score of 72 holes. Other flights play 18 holes on September 12 and 26 for a 36 hole total. Flights conducted at designated courses. Awards in each flight. Club Championships October 3 and 4, 2009 All Courses All tournaments require pre-registration and an entrance fee. Application forms available at Golf Shops. 5th Annual William W. Anderson Match Play Championship May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Neshanic Valley Golf Course Open to registered golfers, ages 10 and older. Tournament format is match play for low 16 stroke play qualifiers. Special events will be held throughout the year. Joseph I. Bedell Junior Tournament (Boys and Girls) July 16, 2009 Spooky Brook Golf Course 18-Hole Medal Play Open to registered County junior golfers, ages Players compete in flights based on age. Awards given to top finalists in each flight, boys and girls. Special awards for low gross overall, boys and girls. 31th Annual Senior Golf Tournament (Men and Women) September 16, 2009 Green Knoll Golf Course 18-Hole Medal Play Open to registered senior golfers, ages 62 and older, men and women. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards in each flight. Special award for low gross overall, men and women.

18 2009 junior golf junior golf programs Junior golf programs are open to girls and boys ages 6 to 17. Some programs are restricted to certain ages. They are noted throughout the descriptions. Junior Golf Registration Saturday March 7, 2009 This is the first day registration is permitted for any program. Doors open at 8 am at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. Register early as programs fill quickly. Advanced Junior Golf School These 3-day, 12-hour programs are for juniors with advanced skills and extensive playing experience on regulation courses. There is a four-to-one student-to-teacher ratio. This program includes range work with video recording, course developing, shot making and course management skills under the direction of the professional staff. Ages 10 to 17 Fee: $150 Max: 20 Students Spring Tune Up This 5-day program is aimed at those with golf experience. It is an 8-hour refresher on basic setup, swing fundamentals, with a strong emphasis on short game skills. Ages: 10 to 17 Fee: $130 Max: 50 Students Junior Welcome to Golf A 1-hour golf clinic for county Juniors held on the first Saturday of May and June. This program is aimed at exposing more children to the game. Ages: 12 and under Fee: None Junior Golf School (2-hour program) These 5-day, 10-hour programs cover all aspects of the game. Children are divided by age and taught the game from the cup back. Ages: 8 to 17 Fee: $130 Max: 50 Students Junior Golf School (6-hour program) These 5-day, 30-hour programs cover all aspects of the game and include on course evaluation and instruction. These classes are for experienced players who must pass a qualifying event. Prospective students must qualify for this school by shooting a total of 55 or less from the silver tees for 9 holes on the Academy course with another prospective student and under supervision of the professional staff. Individuals may qualify on the following dates: April 11, April 25, May 2, May 23, or June 13. Tee times will be between 3 to 4 pm. Ages 10 to 17 Fee: $400 Max: 20 Students

19 junior golf leagues Junior Golf Four Course Rotation Legue Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, Warrenbrook Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee Tee times will be assigned day of league beginning at 12:30 pm Registered in-county junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole league that rotates between the courses listed above on Mondays. Players must be able to shoot 65 or less for 9 holes on a regulation course. Competitors must play in at least four events to qualify for awards. Awards will be presented to top finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions. Schedule July 6...Green Knoll July 13...Quail Brook July 20...Spooky Brook July 27...Warrenbrook Aug 3...Green Knoll Aug 10...Quail Brook Junior Golf Academy League Neshanic Valley Academy Course Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee Assigned tee times between 8 am 10am Registered in-county junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole league at the Neshanic Valley Academy course every Wednesday. Players must be able to shoot 55 or less on the Academy course. Players must play at least four weeks to qualify for awards. Awards will given to top finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions. Schedule July 8...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 15...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 22...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 29...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Aug 5...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Aug 12...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Junior Golf Pitch and Putt League Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee Tee off start at 9 am with foursomes being created Junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole pitch and putt league every Tuesday. The league is designed for golfers of all abilities. Clubs and balls are available at the course. Players must play in at least 4 weeks to qualify for awards. Awards will be given out to top finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions. Schedule July 7...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 14...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 21...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 28...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Aug 4...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Aug 11...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt junior golf tornament schedule Joseph I. Bedell Junior County Championship Tournament July Assigned morning tee times beginning at 8 am Spooky Brook Golf Course 9 and 18 hole medal play Fee: $20 (includes green fee) Open to registered County junior golfers ages 8 to 17. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards given in each flight to top finishers in boys and girls divisions Roland A. Yates Pitch and Putt Tournament August 13, 2009 Assigned morning tee times beginning 8am Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Course Fee: $25 (includes green fee and snack) Open to all junior golfers ages 6 to 17. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards given in each flight to top finishers in boys and girls divisions. junior golf spring tune up schedule Neshanic Valley Learning Center April 13 April hour Junior Golf School...4 pm 6 pm May 11 May hour Junior Golf School...4 pm 6 pm junior golf evening schedule Neshanic Valley Learning Center June 8 June hour Junior Golf School...6 pm 8 pm June 15 June hour Junior Golf School...6 pm 8 pm junior golf school schedule Neshanic Valley Learning Center June 22 June hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 11 am June 29 July 1... Advanced Junior Golf School... 9 am 1 pm July 6 July hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 11 am July 13 July hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 3 pm July 20 July hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 11 am July 27 July hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 3 pm Aug 3 Aug hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 11 am Aug 10 Aug Advanced Junior Golf School... 9 am 1 pm Aug 17 Aug hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 3 pm Introduction to Junior Golf -Clinics In addition to the formal schools, the professional staff offers FREE clinics to introduce juniors to golf. The clinics take place on the first Saturday of May (5-2-09) and June (6-6-09) for one hour each from 10 am to 11 am. Range balls and clubs are available. There are no fees and advanced registration is not required.

20 adult golf PROGRAMS The following programs are designed for both new and experienced golfers. The goals of the professional staff at Neshanic Valley are to teach golfers how to: play golf and follow the rules and etiquette of the game; execute particular shots needed to play the game well; practice efficiently and effectively to improve skills. Two types of group clinics are available through the professional staff. Hour and a Half Basic Clinic: Neshanic Valley Learning Center Fee: $25 per student Four to Eight students (minimum of 4 students) Clinic is for 90 minutes and provides the student with basic instruction covering grip, stance, posture, and swing techniques. Sign up at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center Pro Shop Two Session Short and Long Game Basic Clinic: Neshanic Valley Learning Center Fee: $50 per student Four to Eight students (minimum of 4 students) Clinic is two 90 minute sessions over 2 days in a group setting covering game basics of both long and short shots. Sign up at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center Pro Shop In addition to the two group clinics, individual private lessons with our fully certified professional staff are available at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center, Spooky Brook Golf Course and Quail Brook Golf Course. Appointments may be made by calling the course where you wish to schedule your individual lesson. Lessons are available on a one time basis or for multiple sessions. Neshanic Valley Learning Center: Spooky Brook Golf Course: Quail Brook Golf Course:

21 golf course RULES AND GUIDELINES dress code dates closed for maintenance All five Park Commission Golf Courses require all players to adhere to Each golf course will be closed one Monday per month until 1 pm the following Dress Code requirements as scheduled below. Proper golf attire and footwear must be worn at all times. Men and Boys: Shirts with a collar and sleeves, and Bermuda type golf shorts or golf slacks are required. Women and Girls: Tops with a collar may be sleeveless. Tops without a collar must have sleeves. Bermuda type golf shorts, slacks or skirts are required. Mock turtle collars are acceptable for both men and women. golf course rules in brief All golfers must show green fee receipt to starter/ranger upon request. Non-players and children under 8 years of age are not permitted on the courses. All players must have individual bags and clubs. Proper golf attire is required. See Dress Code. Non-metal cleats required on all courses. dates closed for maintenance Each golf course will be closed one Monday per month until 1 pm as scheduled below May June July Aug Sept Oct Green Knoll Quail Brook Spooky Brook Warrenbrook Aeration of greens, tees and other necessary course features will take place in March, April, August and October at all five courses. The exact aeration schedule will be posted on the Somerset County Park Commission web site and in all the golf shops. power cart rules and guidelines Golf carts can make your round of golf more relaxing. Golf carts are rented for 9 or 18 holes. For your enjoyment and safety when using a golf cart, please follow these rules and guidelines. Obey all posted signs. Stay off fairways when notified or posted. Drive on paths when available. Follow the 90 degree rule. Observe the White Line Policy. Only two golfers and two golf bags per cart. Do not speed or race carts. Do not tamper with cart in any manner.

22 Somerset County Park Commission P.O. Box 5327 North Branch, NJ Green Knoll Golf Course Neshanic Valley Golf Course Neshanic Valley Academy Course Neshanic Valley Learning Center Callaway Golf Performance Center Quail Brook Golf Course Spooky Brook Golf Course Warrenbrook Golf Course Golf Lessons Neshanic Valley Golf Lessons Spooky Brook Tee Time Reservation Service Tee Time Cancelations somerset county board of chosen freeholders Rick Fontana, Director Jack M. Ciattarelli Peter S. Palmer Patricia Walsh Robert Zaborowski somerset county park commission Steven Fuerst, President Joanne Jaeger, Vice President Paul Consiglio John Gillen Walter Hansen Rose McConnell Christopher J. Paladino Dorothy Paluck Gary Walsh Raymond A. Brown, SecretaryDirector John K. Kitchen, Deputy Director, Golf Management Robert G. Ransone, Director of Golf Operations Darrell Marcinek, Director of Golf Maintenance Somerset County Park Commission welcomes everyone to participate in its programs and facilities regardless of race, color, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or religious or political affiliation.

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