Why play at Casperkill golf course?
This opens in a new window. Casperkill's public golf course, built in 1944, was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Play amidst tranquil ponds, magnificent ancient oaks and the meandering Casperkill Creek.
What is Casperkill known for?
As "The best value in the Hudson Valley," Casperkill is also a popular venue for fundraisers and corporate outings. Check out our Tournaments page for more information.
What happened to Casperkill recreation center?
A letter arrived in the mail a couple of weeks ago, notifying us that the Casperkill Recreation Center in New York’s Hudson Valley would be closing its doors at the end of this year. The Poughkeepsie Journal also reported the closing, triggering a flood of nostalgic memories.
Who designed Casperkill golf course?
Robert Trent Jones, Sr.Poughkeepsie, NY. Casperkill's public golf course, built in 1944, was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Play amidst tranquil ponds, magnificent ancient oaks and the meandering Casperkill Creek.
Who owns Jupiter golf?
Jupiter, Florida, U.S. The Club is owned by Former President Donald J. Trump.
Who owns Abacoa golf?
Robbie Dew - ownerRobbie Dew - owner - abacoa golf club | LinkedIn.
Why do all pro golfers live in Jupiter Florida?
Jupiter literally has everything,” he said. “It's got good weather, great golf courses, great practice facilities. That's why we're here. We're not here because everyone else is here.
Who owns Casperkill Golf Course?
The Ginsberg Development Company owns the golf course, which is now known as the Casperkill Golf Course. The new name attests to the prominent role that the creek plays in attracting golfers to the course. The home page of the Casperkill Golf Club website invites visitors to play “amidst tranquil ponds, magnificent ancient oaks and ...
Who designed the golf course in Poughkeepsie, NY?
When IBM began to expand in Poughkeepsie in the 1940s, the company acquired these properties “for extension of the country club and Post-war housing for IBM employees,” ( 1, 2) and hired the legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. to design a golf course.
When was IBM Country Club built?
In addition to visiting the grounds, Vinnie Bihn and his brother Helmuth also remember the IBM country club, which was built in 1946 . Helmuth: “As kids we used to go up there. As long as you behaved they never bothered you (even if you weren’t a member). It was fun. Friday night was family night and they would let you see a movie free of charge.
The Skating Pond
This blog has quite thoroughly documented Vassar College’s relationship with the Casperkill Watershed, mostly because of Vassar Lake and Sunset Lake which are part of it. But there is a little known part of the college campus that is also part of the watershed: the skating pond.
Health of the Casperkill, Part 3: Land Cover and Use
One of the many reasons the Casperkill Watershed is so special is its diversity in land cover and use. The Watershed is made up of wooded, impervious, grass, fallow, and water land cover; and land use ranges from commercial to urban to farm to suburb to rural to the Vassar college campus.
Health of the Casperkill, Part 2: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Watersheds
A healthy vs. an unhealthy watershed, image courtesy of http://www.dutchesswatersheds.org.
Health of the Casperkill, Part 1: Introduction
In February 2009, the Vassar College Environmental Research Institute, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Environment Program, and the Casperkill Watershed Alliance researched and compiled a thorough report on the health of the Casperkill Creek.
Vassar Students and the Watershed, 1930-1943 and 1970
New archive footage unearthed for the sesquicentennial highlights Vassar students’ relationship with the Casperkill Watershed.
Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month
This is the first week of Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month! For the whole month of July, the Dutchess Watershed Coalition, is putting on events to raise awarness and appreciation of the watersheds of Dutchess County.
Road Salt in the Casperkill
This winter has been one of the harshest in recent memory. The battle to keep sidewalks, driveways, and roads cleared and safe for traveling has been raging for a few months now.
Columbia County
A HOT start to June calls for a cold refreshing new #CopakeGivesASip cocktail special! This month we're keeping it classic with our Bourbon Tee Off: Bulleit Bourbon, unsweetened iced tea, Cointreau, and splash of peach schnapps. A portion of the proceeds from this cocktail will be donated to Mental Health America, so drink up and do a little good!
Copake Country Club
For first-time golfers and near-pros alike, Copake Country Club is a must-visit golf course in the Hudson Valley. This public-access gem celebrates 100 years of play in 2021. The expansive course runs along the shores of the shimmering Copake Lake and at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.
Columbia Golf and Country Club
Another historic destination, Columbia Golf and Country Club keeps a tradition alive since 1919. The country club takes players through a well-groomed parkland golf course. Tree-lined fairways, sloping greens, and breathtaking views of the Catskills mark this Claverack site.
Dutchess County
Nice little Saturday to shoot in the triple digits. At least I only used one ball for the entire round though. #smallvictories #casperkill @michaeldietz51
Casperkill Golf Club
Test accuracy on fairways and master testy greens, all while taking in the rolling countryside of the Hudson River Highlands. The Casperkill Golf Club, built in 1944, is a Poughkeepsie golf course that offers an award-winning experience from classic designer and architect Robert Trent Jones.
McCann Memorial Golf Couse
Few fans of the sport in Dutchess County have not played at McCann Memorial Golf Course, the fan-favorite winner of several Best of Hudson Valley Readers’ Picks Awards. The William F. Mitchell-designed golf course hosted its first players in 1972, and was redesigned in 2001 for optimized play.
The Links at Union Vale
Hudson Valleyites up to the challenge can tackle The Links at Union Vale, a sprawling 18-hole experience. This course, designed by Stephen Kay and Doug Smith, follows the shape of the land. Swells, troughs, moguls, and other natural obstacles enhance the difficulty of this championship public golf course.
