Siwanoy Country Club
Siwanoy Country Club is a country club located in Bronxville, New York. The club hosted the first PGA Championship in 1916, which was won by Jim Barnes.[1]
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bronxville, New York, U.S. |
| Established | 1901 |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Tournaments hosted | PGA Championship (1916) |
| Website | www.siwanoycc.com |
| Designed by | Donald J. Ross |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,481 yards |
| Course rating | 71.8 |
Tom Kerrigan joined the Siwanoy Country Club in 1914 and served as professional at the Club for a half century. In 1939 he shot the exceptionally low score of 62 on the par 71 Siwanoy course. He was often called "Tee Shot" Kerrigan due to his ability to hit unusually long drives.[2] He is one of just a few who were granted lifetime honorary membership at the Club. The World War I fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker also received that honor.[3]
References
- "Jim Barnes Gets Wanamaker Tropy; Holes Putt on Home Green That Wins Cash". The New York Times. October 15, 1916. p. S1. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- "Tom Kerrigan, 68, Siwanoy Golf Pro". New York Times. 7 May 1964. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- "Siwanoy and Members Build Kerrigan a Super-Shop" (PDF). Golfdom. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
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