David Pierce- 2010 NJ Player of the Year SOMERSET COUNTY 2011 GOLFER A Publication of the Somerset County Park Commission
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Post Office Box 5327 North Branch, NJ 08876 February 15, 2011 Dear Somerset County Golfer: The Somerset County Park Commission s golf staff is extremely proud of the quality golf experiences they are able to provide to our residents. Steven Fuerst, President Joanne Jaeger Vice President Paul Consiglio William Crosby Dale Florio Walter Hansen Christopher Paladino Dorothy Paluck Gary Walsh Raymond A. Brown, Secretary - Director With five courses located in easily accessible areas of Somerset County, the Commission is able to offer its golfing public a diverse portfolio of golf challenges. We urge all county golfers to experience the unique attributes of each county course and to enjoy the exceptional quality our staff has created at each facility. Thank you for your continued support and may your experiences at our courses be a game of enjoyment to all who partake in the sport. Sincerely, Raymond A. Brown Secretary- Director Dear Somerset County Golfer: It is our privilege to offer the citizens of Somerset County, New Jersey five superior public golf opportunities within our county. We are proud that our courses have continued to stimulate even the most ardent public golfers. Our highly qualified golf professionals and greens staff take tremendous pride in their work. You will find that our Somerset County golf program offers the public an impressive variety of golf experiences. Please continue to enjoy our facilities this season and may you all attain your personal best round at Somerset County golf course! HEADQUARTERS 355 MILLTOWN ROAD BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807 TEL: 908.722.1200 FAX: 908.722.6592 www.somersetcountyparks.org Sincerely, Steven Fuerst President
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 908-369-8232.
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 908-722-1301 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).
Quail Brook Golf Course Franklin Township 732-560-9199 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. 1981 RIVER FRIENDLY Spooky Brook Golf Course Franklin Township 732-873-2242 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 908-754-8402 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).
Neshanic Valley Golf Course Branchburg 908-369-8200 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. 1981 RIVER FRIENDLY
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 11 am - Noon. 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 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 Couple...$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
MAJOR GOLF TOURNAMENTS Hosted by Neshanic Valley 2007 Metropolitan Golf Association s Men s Public Links Championship 2008 United States Golf Association s Men Public Links Qualifier N.J. State Golf Association s Junior Girl s Championship 2009 USGA - Women s U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier USGA - Men s Public Links Qualifier N.J. State Golf Association s Women s Amateur Championship 2010 USGA - Men s Public Links Qualifier USGA - Women s Amateur Public Links Qualifier
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 nonregistered 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...$45.00 Resident Senior (62+ years)...$30.00 Resident Junior (18 years and under)...$30.00 Non-Resident (Junior/Senior)...$315.00 Non-Resident...$340.00
2011 golf rates Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, and Warrenbrook Golf Courses Green Fees (Registered Golfers) Adult Monday Thursday...$24.00 Adult Friday Sunday, Holidays...$28.00 Senior Monday Thursday...$16.00 Senior Friday Sunday, Holidays...$22.00 Junior Monday Thursday...$16.00 Junior Friday Sunday, Holidays...$22.00 Power Cart Adult...$28.00 Power Cart Senior...$20.00 Green Fees (Non-Registered Golfers) Adult Monday Thursday...$41.00 Junior/Senior Monday Thursday...$31.00 Friday Sunday, Holidays...$46.00 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...$550.00 Special Pass Two combined registrations...$450.00 each Callaway Golf Performance Center Club fitting...$100.00 Golf Lessons Individual (1/2 hour)...$50.00 Individual Series 5 sessions (1/2 hour)...$215.00 Multiple Student 2-4 students (1/2 hour)...$55.00 Multiple Student 5+ students or more (1/2 hour)...$60.00
AUTOMATED TEE TIME reservation service Online Booking: www.somersetcountyparks.org Automated Phone Service: 908-231-1122 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 the Internet, or Automated Telephone Service. presented each time to receive the posted non-resident rates. Non-residents may also purchase just a subscription to the Tee Time Service by calling any one of the five county courses to register over the phone with a credit card. 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. How Do I Access the Service? Somerset County residents must appear in person at any one of the five county golf courses where showing proof of residency they may purchase a Golf ID Card. Resident cardholders, who would like to make reservations more than 1-Day in Advance, may also purchase a subscription to the Tee Time Reservation Service at this time. Non-Somerset County residents may purchase a special Non- Resident ID Card Package to receive a reduction in greens fees and more than 1-Day access to the Tee Time Service. The Golf ID Card is valid at all five county courses until December 31. This card is renewable each year and is nontransferable. The card must be Subscriber Category Fees Somerset County Resident ID Cardholder with 7-Day Access for Reservations...$35.00 Non-Somerset County Residents, Tee Time Subscription only $75.00 Non-Resident Junior/Senior Package which includes Tee Time Subscription...$315.00 Non-Resident Adult Package with Tee Time Subscription...$340.00 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 Non-ID Cardholder, Resident or Non-Resident, can book a guaranteed reservation at Neshanic Valley 2 days in advance by calling the course directly. All other courses accept 1 day advanced reservation calls. How Do I Make a Tee Time Reservation? You may access the online Tee Time Reservation system through the Park Commission s website: www.somersetcountyparks.org. Once on the main page, click on Tee Time Booking. If you have not purchased a subscription to the Tee Time Service at one of the county courses, you will only have 1-Day in Advance Access and must create an account using your 10-digit telephone number following instructions in Step 1, Create an Account, Register. If you have already purchased the Tee Time subscription, you will go directly to Step 2, Book your Tee Times, click on Reserve, and enter your User ID# (the number that appears on your Golf ID card.) If this is the first time you are using Online Booking, you will type the word password as the Password. Once you have signed into your profile, you may then create a more personal password in Update Profile. Select the course, date, time, and number of players. You will be offered two choices.
Once you have made your selection, be sure you confirm your choice. Your reservation is not complete until you receive a Confirmation Number. Golfers with a push-button phone with a touch-tone signal set on tone may use the Automated Phone Service to make advanced reservations by dialing 908-231-1122 and responding to the verbal prompts by firmly depressing the keypad. 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 be asked to enter your registration golfer number (the number that appears on your Golf ID Card). You will then be asked to select a course. Non-registered golfers who press two will be asked to enter their 10-digit home telephone number to proceed, and after confirmation will be asked to choose a course. Green Knoll Quail Brook Spooky Brook Warrenbrook Neshanic Valley Championship Neshanic Valley Academy You will then be offered a choice of prompts to complete your reservation. You will be asked to enter the day, hour, minute and number of players in your group. The system will then offer you the best time matching request. If you want the offered time, press one to confirm the time. You will be given a Reservation Number. At this point you may select zero to return to the main menu to make another reservation, review, modify, or cancel an existing reservation, or receive facility information. When Can I Make a Reservation? Automated reservations for Tee Time subscription holders are accepted beginning at 9 pm, seven days in advance (e.g., users may reserve a tee time for the upcoming Sunday beginning at 9 pm the preceding Saturday). Reservations are accepted until 8:30 pm preceding the desired day of play. After 8:30 pm, unreserved tee times become additional walk-on times. Non-subscription holders booking reservations only 1-Day in Advance may reserve a time for the upcoming Sunday beginning at 9 pm the preceding Friday. How do I Confirm, Modify, or Cancel a Reservation? Confirming existing reservations, modifications, and cancellations can be made through Tee Time Booking online at www. somersetcountyparks.org, using Step 3, Manage your Tee Times, Modify/Cancel. Also via the Automated Phone Service at 908-231- 1122 by pressing option two. Online you may Cancel, and Decrease your group size. Using the Automated Phone Service you may Cancel, Search for a different Time, and Increase or Decrease your group size. If you are trying to cancel or modify a reservation and are certain that the service is not working, call 908-369-1458, ext. 421, before 8:30 pm, and leave a message. The service shuts down every evening between 8:30 pm and 9 pm. It is best to also call the course on the day of play to report that the system is not working and that you wish to cancel or modify your reservation for that day. By informing the course of any changes in an existing reservation, the golfer may avoid a possible No Show classification. No Show Policy Golfers who have a reserved time through the automated Tee Time Service must honor the time or cancel it. 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 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. A third 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 online at www.somersetcountyparks. org, or www.neshanicvalleygolf.com. Also by calling the Automated Phone Service at 908-231-1122, and pressing option three to go to the Information Line, or by calling 908-369-1458, ext. 421. Additional Considerations: Listen closely to the verbal prompts. Press firmly on your telephone key pad. 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, do so either online or via the Automated Phone Service. This courtesy will allow another golfer to reserve that tee time, and avoid a possible No Show classification. 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...908-722-1301 Neshanic Valley Golf Course...908-369-8200 Neshanic Valley Academy Course...908-369-8232 Quail Brook Golf Course...732-560-9199 Spooky Brook Golf Course...732-873-2242 Warrenbrook Golf Course...908-754-8402 Golf Lessons...908-369-8232
2011 tournament schedule 7th Annual William W. Anderson Match Play Championship May 14, 15, 21, 22 Neshanic Valley Golf Course Open to registered golfers, ages 10 and older. Tournament format is match play for low 16 stroke play qualifiers. Joseph I. Bedell Junior Tournament (Boys and Girls) July 14, 2011 Quail Brook Golf Course 18-Hole Medal Play Open to registered County junior golfers, ages 8-17. 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. 33rd Annual Senior Golf Tournament (Men and Women) September 14, 2011 Spooky Brook 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. 52nd Annual Dr. Michael S. Kline Memorial Somerset County Golf Tournament (Men and Women) First Round September 10, 2011 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 4, 5, 11 and 12 for a total score of 72 holes. Other flights play 18 holes on September 4 and 11 for a 36 hole total. Flights conducted at designated courses. Awards in each flight. Club Championships October 1 and 2, 2011 All Courses All tournaments require pre-registration and an entrance fee. Application forms available at Golf Shops. Special events will be held throughout the year. The third year of the Somerset County Tour will take place in 2011. Over 150 individuals participated in the Tour in 2010 and expect that number to grow in 2011. Events take place monthly and are rotated from course to course with Tour Championship taking place at Neshanic Valley in October. Registration is $55 per individual and includes membership in the USGA handicap service. You must register to participate. All events are divided into flights and both gross and net win prizes. You may sign up at any of our golf courses. 2011 Tentative Tournament Schedule Date Day Course Format Start Time 4/2 Saturday Spooky Brook Two Player Better Ball 7 am 12 pm 4/16 Saturday All Courses Welcome Back AM times 4/22 Friday Academy Two Club Skins 5 7 pm 4/24 Sunday Green Knoll Individual Stroke Play 7 12 am
2011 Tentative Tournament Schedule (continued) Date Day Course Format Start Time 5/6 Friday Academy Callaway Skins Night 3-7 pm 5/7 Saturday Warren Brook Two Player Better Ball 6-11 am 5/8 Sunday Academy Mothers Day Event 8-12 pm 5/10 Tuesday Spooky Brook Individual Stroke Play 11-1 pm 5/14 Saturday Neshanic Match Play Qualifier AM Start 5/15 Sunday Neshanic Match Play Round of 8 AM Start 5/18 Wednesday Green Knoll Individual Best 9 of 18 11-1 pm 5/21 Saturday Neshanic Match Play Round of 4 AM Start 5/21 Saturday All Courses Breast Cancer Awareness All Day 5/21 Saturday Learning Center Ladies Day free lessons, fitting, Skill contest, demo dat 10-6 pm 5/22 Sunday Neshanic Match Play Finals AM Start 5/26 Thursday Warren Brook Individual Stroke Play 11-1 pm 5/29 Sunday Quail Brook Four Player Scramble 7 am Shotgun 6/4 Saturday Spooky Brook Individual Stroke Play 6-11 am 6/7 Tuesday Quail Brook Two Player Better Ball 11-1 pm 6/15 Wednesday Green Knoll Individual Stroke Play 11-1 pm 6/17 Friday Academy Individual Gross & Net 5-7 pm 6/23 Thursday Warren Brook Iron Man Day 11-1 pm 6/26 Sunday Neshanic 36 Hole Two Man The Neshanic 7/12 Tuesday Spooky Brook Two Player Better Ball 11-1 pm 7/15 Friday Academy Two Club Tournament 5-7 pm 7/20 Wednesday Green Knoll Championship Plus Pitch n Putt 11-1 pm 7/28 Thursday Quail Brook Individual Stroke Play 11-1 pm 7/30 Saturday Warren Brook Individual Stroke Play 6-11 am 8/9 Tuesday Quail Brook Individual Stroke Play 11-1 pm 8/12 Friday Academy Skins Match 5-7 pm 8/17 Wednesday Neshanic Two Player Better Ball 11-1 pm 8/20 Saturday Green Knoll Two Player Scramble 27 Hole 6-11 am 9/2 Friday Academy Spouse Scramble 5-7 pm 9/10 Saturday Spooky Brook County 1st RD. AM 9/11 Sunday Warren Brook County 2nd RD. AM 9/14 Wednesday Spooky Brook County Senior Champ AM 9/17 Saturday Quail Brook County 3rd RD. AM 9/18 Sunday Green Knoll County Final AM 9/24 Saturday Spooky Brook 3 Club Tournament 7-11 am 10/1 Saturday All Courses Club Championship AM 10/2 Sunday All Courses Club Championship AM 10/14 Friday Academy Skins 4-6 pm 10/15 Saturday Neshanic Tour Championship 8:00 Shotgun
2011 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 5, 2011 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. 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. 11 am - Noon Ages: 12 and under Fee: None Spring Skills Building One day per week for 4 weeks 4-6 PM, 8 hours of fundamental training. Ages: 8-12 Fee: $130 for one session $220 for two sessions (same student). Tuesdays: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 Fridays: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 Tuesdays: 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 Fridays: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Week long Jr Golf Schools Five day 10 hours of instruction where kids are grouped by age and taught the game from the cup back. Fee: $130 for one session $220 for two sessions (same student). 6/6-6/10 6-8 PM 6/13-6/17 6-8 PM 6/20-6/24 6-8 PM 6/27-7/1 9-11 AM 7/11-7/15 9-11 AM 7/25-7/29 9-11 AM 8/8-8/12 9-11 AM 8/22-8/26 9-11 AM Jr. Golf Camp Five days 30 hour program includes daily instruction in the practice area and on course play and evaluation. Plater must have past playing experience and new students must be evaluated by staff. Fee: $400 7/18-7/22 9am - 3pm 8/1-8/5 9am - 3pm 8/15-8/19 9am - 3pm Advanced School Three day 12 hour program is split between the practice area and the course. Student must have past playing experience. Fee: $175 7/6-7/8 9-1 PM 8/29-8/31 9-1 PM
Jr. Tour Series This new program is aimed at the high school golfer or the player that hopes to play in high school. Children will play in groups based by age and appropriate tee markers for each age. Tee times will start at 11:30 am. Prozes will be awarded at the conclusion of each days play. $40 per event or $150 for the five. 6/27...Warren Brook 7/11...Quail Brook 7/25...Warren Brook 8/1...Green Knoll 8/8...Quail Brook 8/22...Spooky 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 June 29...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 6...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 13...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 20...Neshanic Valley Academy Course July 27...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Aug 3...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Aug 10...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Aug 17...Neshanic Valley Academy Course Aug 24...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 June 28...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 5...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 12...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 19...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt July 26...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt August 2...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt August 9...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt August 23...Green Knoll Pitch and Putt junior golf tournament schedule Joseph I. Bedell Junior County Championship Tournament July 14 2011 Assigned morning tee times beginning at 8 am Quail 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 11, 2011 Assigned morning tee times beginning 8am Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Course Fee: $20 (includes green fee) 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 skills building schedule Neshanic Valley Learning Center Tuesdays... 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26...4 pm 6 pm Fridays... 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29...4 pm 6 pm Tuesdays... 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24...4 pm 6 pm Fridays... 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27...4 pm 6 pm junior golf evening schedule Neshanic Valley Learning Center June 6 June 10...2-hour Junior Golf School...6 pm 8 pm June 13 June 17...2-hour Junior Golf School...6 pm 8 pm June 20 June 24...2-hour Junior Golf School...6 pm 8 pm junior golf school schedule Neshanic Valley Learning Center June 27 July 1... 2-hour Junior Golf School...9 am 11 am July 6 July 8... Advanced Junior Golf School...9 am 1 pm July 11 July 15... 2-hour Junior Golf School...9 am 11 am July 18 July 22... 6-hour Junior Golf School...9 am 3 pm July 25 July 29... 2-hour Junior Golf School...9 am 11 am Aug 1 Aug 5... 6-hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 3 pm Aug 8 Aug 12... 2-hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 1 pm Aug 15 - Aug 19... 6-hour Junior Golf School... 9 am - 1 pm Aug 22 Aug 26... 2-hour Junior Golf School... 9 am 1 pm Aug 29 Aug 31... Advanced Junior Golf School...9 am 1 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 (5-7-11) and June (6-4-11) for one hour each from 11 am to 12 pm. Range balls and clubs are available. There are no fees and advanced registration is not required.
adult golf Adult Education PROGRAMS Saturday Swing Class- This popular class is moving into its seventh season. The group instruction is aimed at introducing people to the game or giving the experienced player some fresh thoughts on how to improve their game. The goal of the class is to teach swing dynamics that are inherit in all quality golfers. This is a 90 minute class that meets every Saturday from 11AM until 12:30 PM. Fee $25 per student please call the Learning Center to reserve a spot (908) 369 8232. Ladies Academy- This will be the seventh season for this popular group format class. The objective is to turn our students into competent players. Only through true competent play can we have confident players. The class meets every Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday from 11 AM until noon. This class will also start to meet at 6 PM on Thursday evenings. Fee $15 per student practice balls and clubs included and no pre registration. For more information please call (908) 369-8232. Senior Swing- This class will be aimed at our senior customer and will focus heavily on the short game and some sure ways to increase distance off the tee. This class will meet Fridays from 7:30-8:30 AM. Fee $15 per student or a greens fee for the Academy course the day of the class. For more information call (908) 369-8232. Monthly Primer - Sign-up your foursome or join a group for a 2 1/2 hour video practice/learning session, followed with a half group playing lesson. Fee $80 per student. Class offered by appointment.
golf course RULES AND GUIDELINES dress code dates closed for maintenance All five Park Commission Golf Courses require all players to adhere to the following Dress Code requirements as described 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 April May June July Aug Sept Oct Green Knoll 4 2 6 1 3 Quail Brook 11 9 13 11 8 12 10 Spooky Brook 18 16 20 18 15 19 17 Warrenbrook 25 23 27 25 22 26 24 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. Only two golfers and two golf bags per cart. Do not speed or race carts. Do not tamper with cart in any manner.
Somerset County Park Commission P.O. Box 5327 North Branch, NJ 08876 908 7221200 Green Knoll Golf Course...908-722-1301 Neshanic Valley Golf Course...908-369-8200 Neshanic Valley Academy Course...908-369-8232 Neshanic Valley Learning Center...908-369-8232 Callaway Golf Performance Center...908-369-8232 Quail Brook Golf Course...732-560-9199 Spooky Brook Golf Course...732-873-2242 Warrenbrook Golf Course...908-754-8402 Golf Lessons Neshanic Valley...908-369-8232 Golf Lessons Spooky Brook...732-873-2242 Tee Time Reservation Service...908-231-1122 www.somersetcountyparks.org www.neshanicvalleygolf.com somerset county board of chosen freeholders Robert Zaborowski, Director Jack M. Ciattarelli Peter S. Palmer Patrick Scaglione Patricia Walsh somerset county park commission Steven Fuerst, President Joanne Jaeger, Vice President Paul Consiglio William Crosby Dale Florio Walter Hansen Christopher J. Paladino Dorothy Paluck Gary Walsh Raymond A. Brown, Secretary-Director Robert G. Ransone, Deputy Director, Golf Management 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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