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1 2016 Season chelseapiers.com/golf Olympic Golf is Back! This Summer, Golf Returns to the Grandest Stage Out-Driving the Competition How Women Use Golf as a Tool for Success

2 Page 2 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season Dear Golfers, The weather that s kicked off 2016 has been beautiful. A blend of spring temperatures and early bursts of summer warmth has sent a surge of golfers through the doors of the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. These warm temperatures have given golfers a chance to try out everything new that the Golf Club has to offer. From the latest technology like our V1 Sports Golf Video Analysis, Boditrak Pressure Mat and FlightScope Launch monitor to the most comprehensive golf instruction, the Golf Club is continuously updating and improving in order to provide a state-of-the-art experience for our committed client base. This is an exciting year for golf. After a 112-year absence, golf is back in the Olympics. The Golf Club couldn t be more excited to see golf return to this grand stage, and we re proud to serve as home base for all those looking to get swept up in the Olympic action. At the Golf Club, you can train like the pros learning from top PGA professionals, using the latest golf equipment and gear from the biggest names in the business. Our friendly and dedicated staff members are always on-hand and eager to answer any questions you might have about the Golf Club or our quality programming. We are committed to providing the highest level of service possible, and welcome all suggestions, comments or concerns. We look forward to seeing you at the Club!! Best Regards, A Note from the GM David Beltre, General Manager 2016 Calendar of Programs, Events & SPECIALS 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 or visit chelseapiers.com/golf for up-to-date information. APRIL Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of private lessons and receive 1 free lesson OR purchase a 10-pack of private lessons and receive 2 free lessons. Membership Promotion. Sign up for a membership and receive two complimentary rounds or refer a friend and receive a $100 Ball Card. Girls Night Out. April 18, 6:00-8:00pm. Female guests enjoy beer & wine bar, open hitting and instruction from our Golf Professionals in a relaxed setting. Customer Appreciation Week. Enjoy swing tips, complimentary clinics, giveaways and special promotions. 13th Annual Golf Fest. April 30, 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 6, 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 Promo. May 8. Moms receive a free $20 Ball Card when a son, daughter or partner purchases any Ball Card. THE PLAYERS Championship. May Refreshments will be served on Friday from 6:30-8:00pm and Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm. Member Guest Days. May 13 & 27, 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. Girls Night Out. May 16, 6:00-8:00pm. Female guests enjoy beer & wine bar, open hitting and instruction from our Golf Professionals in a relaxed setting. Golf Outing. For details: chelseapiers.com/golf. Swing Tips/Demo Day. May 27, 12:00-2:00pm.

3 2016 Season The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers Page 3 JUNE Academy Promotion. Enroll in a school and receive 2 complimentary passes to partner course. Membership Promotion. Sign up for a paidin-full membership and receive one additional month free. Member Guest Day. June 3, 6:00-8:00pm. RSVP required. Friday Night Swings. June 10, 6:30-8:00pm. US Open. June Swing Tips/Demo Day. TBD 12:00-2:00pm Father s Day Promo. Dads receive a free $20 Ball Card when a son, daughter or partner purchases any Ball Card. Girls Night Out. June 20, 6:00-8:00pm. Performance Camp. June 20 August 19. Summer Camp. June 20 September 2. Friday Night Swings. June 24, 6:30-8:00pm. Golf Outing. Details: chelseapiers.com/golf. JULY Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-pack or 10-pack of lessons and receive 2 complimentary passes to a partner course. Membership Promotion. Sign up for any paid-in-full membership and receive a free round of golf at a partner course. Member Guest Days. July 8 & 22, 6:00-8:00pm. RSVP required. Summer Golf League. July 12. Friday Night Swings. July 15, 6:30-8:00pm. Girls Night Out. July 18, 6:00-8:00pm. PGA Championship. July Swing Tips/Demo Day. July 29, 12-2:00pm. 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. The Olympics. August Friday Night Swings. August 5, 6:30-8:00pm. Girls Night Out. August 15, 6:00-8:00pm. Friday Night Swings. August 19, 6:30-8pm. Swing Tips/Demo Day. August 26, 12-2pm. Farewell Campers. Summer Camp ends September 4. Be sure to check out our After- School & Weekend programs. SEPTEMBER Academy Promotion. Purchase a 1-hour private lesson and receive a partner pass. Membership Promotion. Sign up for any paid-in-full membership and receive a Chelsea Piers passport. Junior Programs Begin. September 6, 7 & 10. For more details: chelseapiers.com/golf. Friday Night Swings. September 16, 6:30-8:00pm. Golf Outing. Details: chelseapiers.com/golf. Girls Night Out. September 19, 6:00-8:00pm. Fall Golf League. September Member Guest Distance Clinic. Add some yardage to your drive! OCTOBER Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of private lessons and receive one free lesson OR Purchase a 10-pack of private lessons and receive two free lessons. Membership Promotion. Limited Time Only: 6-month Off-Peak trial membership available. Customer Appreciation Week. October 3 9. Enjoy swing tips, complimentary clinics, giveaways and special promotions. Friday Night Swings. October 7, 6:30-8pm. Golf Outing. Details: chelseapiers.com/golf. Girls Night Out. Oct. 17, 6:30-8:00pm. Friday Night Swings. October 21, 6:30-8:00pm. 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 trial membership available. Girls Night Out. November 7, 6:00-8:00pm. DECEMBER Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of lessons and receive a 1 month Off-Peak membership. Purchase a 10-pack of lessons, receive 2-months Off-Peak membership. Membership Promotion. Purchase any paidin-full membership and receive five 1-hour simulator sessions. Spread the Warmth. Bring your gently worn coats to 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. Holiday Golf Camp. December For the most up-to-date information, visit chelseapiers.com/golf or call Schedules are subject to change.

4 Page 4 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season Olympic Golf is Back Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Golf enthusiasts the world over are rejoicing. After a 112-year absence, golf is set to make its triumphant return to the Olympics. This summer, countries from around the world will send their best golfers to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in an attempt to win Olympic gold for their homelands. For avid golf fans, it s a green dream come true; a chance to watch their favorite golfers vie for international glory. American Charles Sands wins the 1900 Paris Games. The Last Time Golf Was in the Olympics 112 years ago, the Glen Echo Country Club of St. Louis, Missouri hosted the Summer Olympics, and Canadian George Lyon took home the gold medal in the Men s Individual Golf Tournament. The year was It was the year the United States began working on the Panama Canal; the year New Yorkers witnessed the opening of the NYC subway. It was the era of the Gibson Girl a time when golfers still wore Norfolk jackets and knickerbockers. A lot has changed since then. But one thing remains the samethe Olympics provide an exciting platform for the best golfers in the world to gather and compete for national glory. About the Course The Olympic golf course, designed by renowned course architect Gil Hanse and built on the Reserva de Marapendi in Brazil, is an 18-hole, links-style course that will accommodate roughly 15,000 spectators. After the Olympics, it will become the area s first public course- a place where locals will gather to learn, and learn to love, the game of golf. Local authorities believe this new course will be instrumental in bringing the game of golf not only to the people of Brazil, but to all of South America. Some were nervous about whether or not the course would be completed in time for the Olympics at all. Design and implementation, which was projected to take between months, ended up taking two and a half years. On November 22nd, 2015, fears were put to rest when the 970,000-square-meter course was unveiled for the first time. The grounds eagerly await their Olympic debut, and thanks to a joint commitment to environmentalism and community involvement, the Reserva de Marapendi stands to become a Brazilian landmark, enjoyed by the local population for years to come. Who Makes the Cut? Olympic golf qualification works like this: each country sends its top two golfers to the Olympic Games. However, a country can send up to four golfers if all four are ranked in the top 15 worldwide. On the cutoff date, July 11th, the 60 golfers who meet these requirements will automatically book their tickets to Brazil.

5 2016 Season The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers Page 5 Olympic Golf Fun Facts This first time golf was played at the Olympics in 1900, the USA took home the gold medal in both the Men s and Women s divisions! Also in 1900, there was a men s and women s individual event. The men played two rounds (36 holes), summing the scores. The women only played half a round (9 holes). The only other time golf featured in the Olympics was In that year, there were additional non-medal driving and putting competitions held in the dead of night, illuminated by course-side incandescent lamps. Amateurs in the 1904 Olympics had to prove they were in good golf standing and were required to cough up a $5 admission fee. Local authorities believe this new course will be instrumental in bringing the game of golf not only to the people of Brazil, but to all of South America. As it stands, three US women currently qualify: Lexi Thompson, Stacy Lewis and Cristie Kerr with Brittany Lincicome slated as their reserve. On the men s side, the top 4 spots are currently being held by Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, and Dustin Johnson. Patrick Reed, who trails Dustin Johnson by two spots in the International Rankings, is the most likely candidate for usurping a spot from the current foursome. With plenty of time, and lots of golf to be played before the deadline, anything can happen! As golf fever sweeps the nation in preparation for the Summer Olympics, we at the Golf Club are ready as-ever to serve the golfing needs of our loyal customers. Whether or not you re an Olympic-level athlete, we believe you deserve the gold standard in training, technology and service. It s an exciting time for golf, and we re proud to be a part of it. To start your training today, call or visit chelseapiers.com/golf.

6 Page 6 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season THE GOLF ACADEMY at Chelsea Piers With 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. LEARN 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. PRACTICE 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. PLAY Players School meets for 1.5 hours, for 4 consecutive weeks, and is designed for intermediate golfers who can consistently shoot around or below a 100 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, and in this class, players develop a solid pre-shot routine in order to learn how to aim each shot. The 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.

7 from the academy: Improve Your Game Golfing the high-tech way. When cutting-edge technology meets practical knowhow, the game-changing possibilities become limitless. The V1 Golf app utilizes the camera on your mobile phone to capture the dynamics of your swing. Professional Chris Stoudt reviews his client s swing using the K-Vest Sytem at the Golf Academy Season The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers Page 7 With the touch of a button, the V1 Golf app can play your swing side-by-side with the swings of some of history s greatest golfers. Or, you can submit video of your swing to your favorite instructor for review. They ll be able to remotely analyze your form and technique and provide invaluable feedback that you can put to immediate use on the course. V1 Golf also includes a free personal online locker and features a full suite of drawing tools, which professionals can use to pinpoint the areas of your swing that need work. The V1 golf app also features playback options, game improvement drills and more. The V1 Golf system is the latest addition to the Golf Academy s comprehensive array of teaching tools complementing the following state-of-the-art technologies: The Flight Scope Ball Launch Monitor The Flight Scope Ball Launch Monitor is the world s first-ever 3D Doppler Tracking Golf Radar. Students simply hit, and FlightScope does the rest. While the ball is in the air, the Doppler tracking radar follows it with incredible accuracy and, within seconds, re-creates a digital image of the shot s flight path on a laptop screen. Vertical and horizontal launch angles, velocity, spin, smash factor, ball speed and club head speed are among the quantifiable shot-characteristics captured by this revolutionary training tool. Quintic Ball Roll Software Sometimes, to arrive at where you re going, you need to understand where you re coming from. Putting is all about the trajectory a golf ball takes after it s struck by your putter face. Quintic Ball Roll software is capable of analyzing putts at up to 360 frames per second, recognizing markers on both your putter and the golf ball, during your approach and through the moment of impact. Each putt is digitally analyzed before Quintic Ball Roll software generates hyper-accurate numerical representations of club speed, ball speed, sidespin (cut or hook), vertical bounce, launch angle and more. The Golf Club is currently the only facility in the Tri-state area to offer Quintic Ball Roll Software. K-Vest System The K-Vest reinvents the phrase hands-on training. With three wireless sensors, which strap to a student s back, waist, and wrist, the K-Vest uses sensitive motion-capture software to read every element of a golfer s swing. These six elements are: Alignment at address Posture at address Hip and shoulder turn at top Hip position at top Hip movement Spine movement For more information on additional technology offerings or to book a lesson with one of our pros, call the Golf Academy at

8 Page 8 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season A Strong Female Community An Interview with Head Pro, Marjorie Jones, PGA/LPGA They say you can tell a lot about a person from the way they comport themselves on the golf course. Accordingly, professionals have long used the links as a satellite office: a place to fraternize with clients, vet employees and close the big deal. Most executives agree on how important a tool golf can be for career-advancement. (How important? A recent study showed that executives who don t play golf get paid, on average, 17% less than their golfing counterparts.) The golf course can be a great place for ambitious young professionals to showcase their decorum, dedication and inner character. Long thought to be a boy s club, more and more women each year are recognizing the networking power of golf, and are using the course as a place to forge strong business connections. At the Golf Club, we re proud to help facilitate the development of strong, confident female golfers. Our Women s School program is a great way for novices to get started on their golf journey. Designed to help women learn in a comfortable environment, this program teaches players the fundamentals of the game, including grip, stance, posture and alignment. Confidence is key when it comes to playing golf, and the Women s School helps new golfers learn the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of the game while achieving a level of play they can feel confident bringing to the course. We recently talked with our head golf pro, PGA and LPGA professional Marjorie Jones, before she headed off for the Trophée Simone Thion de la Chaume golf tournament in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France. We talked about her golf career and, recognizing how integral a part of business golfing can be, we spoke about her ongoing quest to bring the sport of golf to young, professional women in the area. It s been estimated that 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf. Most of these executives believe that golf is an important business development tool. Would you agree that golf is a great way for professionals to advance and enrich their careers? It is a known fact that deals are made not only in the boardroom but on the golf course. Golf provides an opportunity to spend time with and learn about co-workers, managers and/or clients. Do they have integrity, how is their temperament, is this a person you want as a client, partner or manager? Somewhere to Be? Alice Miller holds the LPGA Tour record for fastest round of golf: 18 holes in 1 hour, 26 minutes and 44 seconds. My Heart Will Golf On Believe it or not, Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion, best known for her Titanic-inspired romantic ballad, is also an avid golf fan. She even has a course of her own: Le Mirage Golf Club in Terrebonne, Quebec. What are the chances? Kassandra Komma of Oakland University scored two holes-in-one over nine holes in Someone did in fact calculate the chances: 1 in 67 million.

9 Knowing how useful golf can be when it comes to making professional connections, how important do you think it is for young girls to try their hand at golfing? I believe all children should be involved in sport. It provides discipline and teaches them how to get along with others while getting exercise and having fun. Golf is a great game for both boys and girls to learn. It builds character. Golf is a social game- learning etiquette and rules is essential, just as it is in society. If you could play a round with any golfer, past or present, who would it be? And why? Babe Zaharias one of the greatest female athletes ever. Twotime Olympic gold medalist in track and field, All-American basketball player, expert diver and one of the greatest woman golfers of all time. I would love to see how she prepared, and then witness her execution. While walking to our shots, I d love to ask her: What drove her to become a winner? What is the most important thing to know about the golf swing? The Olympics are coming up, and golf is back! Which countries do you think will be taking home Olympic gold? I believe either the Korean or US Women will take the Gold and on the Men s side, either Australia or the US. But it s the Olympics athletes dig deep and the most unlikely things happen. Should be fun to watch! For more information on all the Golf Club has to offer, call the Front Desk at or visit chelseapiers.com/golf. POWERFUL WOMEN GOLFERS Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who took up golf at age 50 as a way to relieve job stress. Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O Connor Catherine Zeta-Jones, who routinely outplays husband and fellow acting legend Michael Douglas. Vera Wang, who is more famous for bridal gowns than plus-fours, has been known to hit the links. Melinda Gates, co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Swing Break The LPGA was founded in 1950, and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. One-of-a-Kind Babe Zaharias absolutely dominated the LPGA s first year sweeping all 3 major tournaments. Her legend doesn t end there: Babe also became the first (and to this date only) female golfer to ever make the cut at a PGA Tour event, when she qualified for the 1945 L.A. Open. Katie Blackburn, Executive VP, Cincinnati Bengals, who, according to Bengals owner Mike Brown virtually co-runs the team with head coach Marvin Lewis. Katie keeps fit playing golf.

10 Page 10 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season from the academy: SWING Tips from The Pros Some helpful insights to get your game on track. Developing a Pre-shot Routine by David Buth, PGA Teaching Professional The purpose of a pre-shot routine is to correctly align your body with the target and to rehearse a specific swing thought prior to hitting an actual shot. The pre-shot routine will help you relax and play up to your true potential. If you don t have a pre-shot routine, develop one by following these four steps: STEP 1: Position yourself behind the ball on the target line. Choose an intermediate target in front of the ball and establish grip on the golf club. STEP 2: Position the clubface behind the ball with the clubface square to the target line. STEP 3: Position your feet, hips and shoulders parallel left of the target line. STEP 4: Rehearse a specific swing thought through ONE slow practice swing, void of any tension. During practice, the pre-shot should be used about every 5th shot. This will help your game, especially during pressure situations when it really counts! Tips to Get Started & Improve Your Golf Game by Steve Bourbon, PGA Senior Teaching Professional Take regular instruction from an experienced instructor. Find someone who communicates well, has been trained to teach, and can play golf at a high level. Mastering the fundamentals of golf is a lifelong process. Supervised, intelligent instruction can help you avoid the pitfalls of learning the game on your own and creating bad habits, which can take a lifetime to break. Crawl before you walk. For golf, that process means learning to putt first, and then learning to chip and pitch, which will help new golfers transition to a full swing more smoothly. You only really need 3 clubs to start: a putter, a wedge, and a 7 or 8 iron. Start with a Par 3 course. The short game (100 yds. and in) makes up 60% of the game, and it s where most people lose or gain the majority of their strokes. Develop a proper warm-up routine. Consistently arrive an hour before tee-off. Use this time to stretch and practice each aspect of the game, focusing on the areas you typically struggle with. Focus on accuracy over distance. Distance will come as proficiency in proper technique improves. Practice swinging at about 80%, striving for precision. Remember: If you have to swing hard to get the ball to the target, you re probably using the wrong club. Staying Low & Long Through Impact by David Byrne, UK PGA Teaching Professional Most amateurs stand up through impact and as a result lose their spine angle through the hitting zone. A good tip to help avoid this is to keep your arms low and long through impact. Keep your eyes down and head behind the ball as you strike, allowing your body rotation to finish your swing with good arm extension. To book a lesson with one of our pros, call or visit chelseapiers.com/golf.

11 The MGA So You Can Play Golf Club members enjoy exclusive benefits and private amenities, including access to beautiful private locker rooms, advance stall reservations with guest privileges, year-round discounts on a variety of Golf Club offerings and products, and convenient golf bag storage. Members also enjoy special offers and discounts at local golf courses. The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers is a proud partner of the Metropolitan Golf Association. All of our great memberships, from the flexible Off-Peak membership to the full-spectrum Platinum package, comes complete with the added benefits of the MGA. When you sign up for a membership at the Golf Club, you join not only our tightknit community of urban golfers, but are extended the benefits of a network of over 140,000 golfers across the country. Through the convenient use of the MGA app, you re never more than arms-length away from up-to-the-minute golf news and exclusive local deals. Join or Renew Today Membership in the Metropolitan Golf Association means you are part of an organization that has been dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the game of golf in the Metropolitan Area for 119 years. MGA members represent more than 500 Met Area clubs and courses, both private and public, and more than 140,000 golfers. The MGA helps you get the most out of your golfing experience with these member benefits: A USGA handicap issued through the MGA Subscriptions to the award-winning Met Golfer magazine and Met Golfer EXTRA digital magazine Ability to Compete in MGA Championships some of the oldest and most prestigious in the nation, offered at all levels of golf and hosted by our world-class MGA members clubs Taking part in MGA Play Days oneday golf events at the top Met Area courses Participation in Education Seminars that focus on all facets of the golf industry, including handicapping, the Rules of Golf, and much more 2016 Season The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers Page 11 Stay connected to the MGA with the MyMGA App Post scores, register for events, track live scoring from our MGA Championships, and find public golf discounts in your area it s all at your fingertips!

12 Page 12 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season CAMP OUT THE CITY s BEST SUMMER DAY CAMPS for tots to teens. Camps run June 20 September 2 Ages 3 to 17 Years For the past 20 years, campers have enjoyed worldclass athletic facilities, expert and caring instructors, and the most exciting sports curriculum available, without ever leaving NYC! Camp options include: Golf Performance Golf Ice Hockey Acceleration Hockey Ice Skating Gymnastics Basketball Elite Soccer Sports Academy Urban Adventure for Teens REGISTER TODAY Enroll for 1, 2 or more weeks Easy Online Enrollment Lunch Provided Transportation & After Care Available SUMMER CAMP chelseapiers.com/camps

13 junior golf: It s Never Too Early to Start It s never too early to start your golfing career. Need proof? Look no further than Lucy Li and Christian Carpenter two precocious young golfers who achieved amazing feats at early ages. helping develop golf skills, knowledge and etiquette in a safe and nurturing environment. If your child is older and more experienced, we offer an Elite Junior Program. Open to more advanced players, ages 10-18, this program is designed for young gofers interested in taking their game to the next level, and to help more 2016 Season The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers Page 13 Lucy qualified for the US Women s Open when she was only 11 years old. In 2014, she won the Masters Drive, Chip and Putt competition in her age group. And Christian? He s the youngest male golfer to have ever shot a hole-in-one. When he was 4 years, 195 days old, he recorded an ace at the Mountain View Golf Club in Hickory, North Carolina. At the Golf Club, we know that when prodigious young talent is cultivated in the right environment, with a team of supportive, experienced teaching professionals, golf superstars can be forged. Our Junior Golf Programs are designed to create this supportive environment so that junior golfers of all ages can develop untapped talent and build enthusiasm for the game. Tots Golf, an introductory program for children ages 4-5, teaches the fundamentals of the game while established junior golfers make their high school or college golf teams. At every level, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality golf instruction, coaching, and support for each student. Do you know a young golfer with a passion for the sport? Swing by the Golf Club and check out our wide range of Junior Golf Programs. Junior Golfer Highlight Luke Sample Luke has been taking lessons at Chelsea Piers since 2011, working exclusively with Chris Stoudt. Recently, Luke finished tied for 4th place in the PGA New York City Championship, held at the Pelham Bay Golf Course. He has also tied for 1st at the Island Hills Golf Club tournament and finished 2nd at the North Shore Country Club Tournament, as well as finishing 2nd in the International Junior Golf Tour tournament at the Oldfield Country Club. He loves playing golf and mentoring his younger brother, Andrew. Luke s commitment to golf through hard work and dedication make it a pleasure to work with him and seeing him blossom as a player is the ultimate reward. Chris Stoudt, PGA Teaching Professional Chris knowledge of the golf swing is exceptional. He communicates that knowledge through his kind, positive and completely unassuming demeanor. Luke s Father We are profoundly grateful for Chris s coaching and fortunate to count him as a close friend. Luke s Mother Luke Andrew

14 Page 14 The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers 2016 Season COURSE Reviews Our Pros Review the Best Public Courses in the Area A A Patriot Hills Golf Club Stony Point, NY by Tim Townsend, PGA Teaching Professional Public golf in New York poses certain challenges. The courses in the outer boroughs are packed over the weekend. A good alternative to the NYC logjam is the Patriot Hills Golf Club in Stony Point, NY. Only a 45-minute drive from Manhattan, Patriot Hills is a wonderful golf course with fantastic views. The conditions are consistently terrific and the round should only take about 4 hours. The course is challenging but fair, with many elevated tee boxes. Patriot Hills is an interesting course, whose mix of short and long holes demand attention and focus. Those who like to warm up before their round will enjoy Patriot Hill s great practice facilities. Carts are included in the price as this is not a walking course. (Way too many hills; too much distance between holes.) All in all, Patriot Hills is one of the best public courses in the area. But make sure you finish your round before dark, as this local club was voted most haunted spot in New York! B Harbor Links Executive Golf Course Port Washington, NY by Allan Renz, PGA Teaching Professional I frequently get asked for recommendations on where beginner golfers can comfortably play in a relaxed, nonstressful setting at a quality facility. A short distance from NYC by train or car is a course that fits the bill - the Harbor Links Executive Golf Course. Not only is it good for beginners, but it is also challenging enough for experienced golfers looking to work on their short game. This 9-hole course is a mix of short par 4s and par 3s, measuring 1,460-1,668 yards. The conditions are excellent and it is generally a walking course, B

15 Scrapbook With celebrity sightings, swinging summer socials and more surprises around every dogleg there s always something happening at the Golf Club! 2016 Season The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers Page 15 C which I believe enhances the golfing experience. Topping it off, the greens fees are less than $30. C Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Park West Hudson County, NJ by David Buth, PGA Teaching Professional Skyway Golf Course is New Jersey s newest public course, and the only public facility in Hudson County. This nine-hole course opened for play in June of 2015 and is in excellent condition for being so new. The greens are very large, some with severe, undulating slopes. The condition of the greens are more reminiscent of what you d find at a private country clubthey re that good. There are some reminders, though, that you re playing on a public course the unrepaired ball marks become somewhat of a problem late in the day. High mounds framing each fairway create difficulty if your shot is off line, making it hard to find your ball in the deep fescue rough. The mounding also creates some blind shots during your play of the course. The routing and layout of the course is exceptional, with several holes offering true risk / reward scenarios. The backdrop and scenery is rather dramatic, with great views of the Freedom Tower and historic Jersey City, including the Pulaski Skyway and Hackensack River. This is a perfect course to carry your bag and walk. The Golf Club was lucky enough to host Hawaiian golf phenom Michelle Wie, who showcased her skills on the driving range. It was another successful year of Girls Night Out at the Golf Club. Proving there s no better place to socialize while sharpening your swing! To learn more about the various seasonal golf course outings offered by the Golf Club, visit chelseapiers.com/golf or call US Open winner and friend of the Golf Club Webb Simpson stopped by to impart some golf wisdom on our young golfers.

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