Dyker Beach Golf Club superintendant Anthony Hooks has moved to Pelham-Split-Rock Golf Club in hopes of getting a Nationwide event played at that venue.
A sad loss for Dyker Beach but a great opportunity for Split Rock and their chances of getting a Nationwide event. If this happens it would be a great coup for the Pelham-Split Rock golf course and New Yorks public golf courses.
GolfinNYC wish Anthony Hooks all the best for the future and encouragement in trying to bring a Nationwide tour event to the course.
The City Parks Foundation has offically broken ground on a new $6 million junior golf center to be located on 11.8 acres adjacent to Dyker Beach Golf Center.
The new facility, which will include a six-hole golf course, nine-station driving range and 4,275 sq.-ft clubhouse/classroom, will be provided free to children ages 5 to 17.
The project will be built with both public and private funding. NYC and NY State are contributing approximately $2 million to the costs and the remainder will be funded through provide donations.
Mayor Bloomberg and several other officials attended the ground-breaking ceremony last week at the site. It is expected to open by September, 2007.
*Note* - Marine Park GC is temporarily under new managements. American Golf is currently the caretaker and will be until new bids are resubmitted. As soon as we have more information, we will provide complete updated news.
Have you played Marine Park Golf Course? If so why not tell us about your favorite hole or the course and we will write your comments on this page.
Bill’s favorite hole: Number 3. This very long (445-yard) Par 4 features a narrow landing area. The second shot is invariably with a three wood to a shallow, elevated green, guarded on both sides by bunkers. Like Nos. 1 and 2 this hole normally plays into the wind!
Have you played Dyker Beach Golf Course? If so why not tell us about your favorite hole or the course and we will write your comments on this page.
Bill’s Favorite Hole: Number 7: Long 423-yard Par 4 to an uphill green which normally plays into the wind. Narrow second shot to a hilly green. Not only tough to hit the green in regulation and tough to get the ball up and down.
