En-Joie Golf Club. 722 W. Main Street Endicott, NY

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1 En-Joie Golf Club 722 W. Main Street Endicott, NY Opened in 1927 Designed by Ernie Smith, re-designed by Michael Hrudzanin 1996 Hosted PGA Tour s B.C. Open from Hosts PGA Champions Tour Dick s Sporting Goods Open Golf Digest 4-star rating (2009) A traditional tree-lined golf course with large bent grass greens, 50 bunkers and nine water hazards Boast the smoothest and purest putting greens in Central New York Winner of the Press & Sun-Bulletin s Reader Choice Award for Best Golf Course 6 of the last 7 years Tour-tested golf course that is meticulously maintained all season long Four sets of tees offering challenge and En-Joie -ment for all skill levels

2 The Start of En-Joie. En-Joie Golf Club first opened in 1927 under the original design of Ernie Smith at the request of George F. Johnson. Â George F. was the benevolent owner of the Endicott- Johnson Shoe Company based right here in Endicott, NY. Â Mr. Johnson loved the game of golf and couldn t see any reason why his employees shouldn t love it as well except for the fact that they didn t have any time or a place to play. A problem that he resolved by building a golf course for them to enjoy. Â According to George F. some foolish workers got it in their heads that golf was only for the rich golf is just as good for hard working shoemakers as it is for the tired businessman the poor can play golf just as cheaply as going to the movies, and its better for their health. Â Give men comfort to live and play then you can work them hard and they will be ready for more. Â Golf balls were also made by Endicott-Johnson and were used on the En-Joie fairways that were flat and virtually tree-less back then. In addition. no rough was grown so that no golf ball could be lost. A round of golf in 1927 originally cost.25, and a golf bag was only.75 all affordable for the EJ worker, even in the 1920 s. While times have changed and prices have gone up over the past 90 years, this public golf course remains accessible to anyone who wishes to play here. The B.C. Open Years ( ). From 1971 to 2005 En-Joie GC hosted an annual PGA Tour stop that was loved and greatly supported by the Tour players. Originally in 1971 the event was called the Broome County Open, and the following year it switched to the B.C. Open; the name it is still referred to by most. The new name referred to the B.C. comic strip, created by

3 Johnny Hart, who was born and raised right here in Endicott. Johnny Hart s B.C. characters were used by the tournament in advertising, for merchandise logos, and as well as the champions trophy for the tournament winner. The logo and trophy was easily recognizable and adored by all. Roughly 70 years after the original construction, in 1998 and 1999 the golf course layout was renovated by renowned golf course architect Michael Hurdzan. The originally flat and round greens were changed into very large and non-circular undulating greens that now challenge all levels of players. With narrow, and now tree-lined fairways, coupled with large and elevated greens the golf course is a true test for golfers of all skill levels. Professionals and amateur alike will find a challenging, yet fair round of golf each time they tee it up at En-Joie. In 2006, the last year the B.C. Open was to be played at En-Joie, the Greater Binghamton area suffered the worst flooding from the Susquehanna River in the regions history. The damage throughout the area was monumental and the golf course became inundated with water, mud, and debris. Unfortunately the tournament was forced to be moved in its final year elsewhere. However, the recovery continued and shortly thereafter in 2007 En-Joie became the proud host of a new Champions Tour event. The Dick s Sporting Goods Open was born, and En-Joie once again continues to test the skills of professional golfers, now it tests the games of those players age 50 and over. he Recent Years. As stated above, since 2007 En-Joie has been the proud host of the Dick s Sporting Goods Open on the PGA Tour of Champions circuit. This award-winning event continues this golf courses rich history of hosting professional golf events. The week long event, highlighted by superior golf and the always entertaining Friday night concert, is a player and fan favorite. These world-class players age 50+ are many of the golfers who began their careers decades ago while playing in the old B.C. Open. In recent years the golf course has embarked on a tree removal program that was started to not only improve turf grass conditions in the rough, but to actually help insure the health of the tree population. Over-planting decades ago has forced the staff to remove nearly 300 trees over the past 10 years. Dead or at risk trees were removed to assist the health of neighboring trees that were in close proximity to more healthy ones. This allows the existing trees to become more healthy since they are not fighting for the same sun and water. But it has also improved sightlines for golfers, greatly increased turf grass coverage, and has improved playability by allowing golfers the option to escape from the trees that still line the narrow fairways. The process was a careful one as the golf course staff wanted to maintain the character of En-Joie, and most players don t even notice the changes. Without a doubt the golf course maintains it s level of difficulty and beauty despite removing all of these troubled trees over the past decade.

4 Over the past decade there has been a easily noticeable commitment to superior course conditions. The golf course is dedicated to providing the finest playing surfaces from tee-togreen all season long whether you re a professional or the weekend amateur. The golf course is owned by the Village of Endicott (thanks to the Johnson family), while being operated by Broome County since En-Joie remains a huge economic factor within the region and helps improve the quality of life for its residents. The golf course host thousands of rounds annually from visitors from all over the country, Canada, and overseas. En-Joie always has been, and will continue to be, the hub for golf in the Southern Tier. HOLES PAR YARDS RATING SLOPE tips blue white Our Tee Bogey Rating Gold red

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7 The Links at Hiawatha Landing Opened in Marshland Road Apalachin, NY Host of PGA Champions Tour Dick s Sporting Goods Open Qualifier ( )

8 Golf Digest 4.5-star rating ( ) Golfweek No. 3 in NYS ranking (2013) Golf Magazine No. 5 U.S. bargains ranking (2007) Golf Magazine No. 7 public courses in NYS ranking (2012) Impeccably manicured course with irrigated bent grass greens, tees and fairways Five different sets of tees for golfers of all ability levels Driving range, chipping and putting greens One of Greater Binghamton s most decorated courses, The Links at Hiawatha Landing has earned recognition from Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and Golfweek, which ranked it the No. 3 best place to play in New York state. A Greater Binghamton discount golf package admits players to an impeccably manicured course with irrigated bent grass greens, tees and fairways rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest for more than 10 years. A host of the PGA Champions Tour Dick s Sporting Goods Open qualifiers, The Links at Hiawatha Landing was named a national Top 10 Bargain and one of the Best Public Courses in New York state by Golf Magazine. The full-service venue includes a practice range, chipping and putting greens and five different sets of tees for golfers of all ability levels. HOLES PAR YARDS RATING SLOPE gold blue Our Tee Bogey Rating Green red

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11 Conklin Players Club Opened in 1991 Golfweek No. 2 in NYS ranking Zagat rated ( ) Golf Digest 4.5-star rating ( ) 1520 Conklin Road Conklin, NY Golf Digest 201 Best Public Golf Courses in North America (2000)

12 18 unique holes with a variety of water hazards, bunkers and impeccably manicured greens, tees and fairways Four sets of tees for all skill levels GPS Visage software system installed on all carts Full-service pro shop, practice range and putting green Full-service restaurant/lounge with scenic view overlooking the golf course and snack bar at the turn Golf Digest calls Conklin Players Club one of the 201 best public courses in North America. This impeccably manicured course includes irrigated bent grass, greens, tees and fairways for 18 unique holes. Water hazards and bunkers challenge golfers in this beautiful Zagat-rated setting. Golf Week ranked the course the No. 2 in New York State and Golf Digest has recognized Conklin with a 4.5-star rating. All carts included with a Greater Binghamton discount golf package are equipped with a GPS Visage software system. Four sets of tees accommodate all skill levels. HOLES PAR YARDS RATING SLOPE blue Our Tee Bogey Rating Gold red

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