Two members of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s Junior Golf Tour wowed the host of the nationally syndicated show and his audience with videos of indoor tricks performed in their homes, as well as live demonstrations of precision shots. “We want to try to really grow the game, because people look at golf and say it’s not that cool,” said 15-year-old Michael Mitnick.
Local Restaurateurs Buy Linwood (N.J.) CC
Frank and Joe Dougherty, who own The Knife and Fork Inn, Dock’s Oyster House and Harry’s Oyster Bar in Atlantic City, N.J., acquired the 97-year-old club, with the sale expected to close December 29. The family plans to make improvements to the banquet room and patio, and add a bridal suite, with updates ready for…
Miss America Contestants Tee Off at Linwood CC
For the second year, the club, which is located near Atlantic City, where the winner of the 91st pageant will be crowned on September 10th, hosted all 51 contestants for putting, chipping and driving lessons, followed by dinner with members and guests. “Most of the girls say this is one of the best things they do,” said Linwood’s Golf Pro, Jeff LeFevre.
Linwood (N.J.) CC Finds Success with Membership Strategy
“We started a program to inform people that membership actually is affordable,” Head Golf Pro Jeff LeFevre says, noting that new membership rates, categories, and tiers have added 92 new members in the past 18 months.