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Joel_Stewart

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WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« on: March 10, 2012, 02:07:19 PM »
In the WSJ real estate section yesterday they said a private estate in the Northeast is available with a private 18 hole golf course.  You had to inquire to find out the location and details.

Anyone know where this is?  

Jud_T

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2012, 02:11:05 PM »
There were two available I believe, an RTJ course on Long Island and an Estate in Westchester.  Neither would force you to have to run out and change your shorts from a GCA perspective as I recall.
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Gene Greco

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2012, 06:22:33 PM »
    Edward S Gordon estate in Bridgehampton across the street from Atlantic Golf Club. I think the price was reduced from 75 million.
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Ronald Montesano

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2012, 06:34:03 PM »
Near Trout Pond and Nyack Hills parks?
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Joel_Stewart

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2012, 07:29:29 PM »
Article said it's on 221 acres which would rule out the Trout Pond property.  Said it's world class golf course built for a prominent American family.  "Not far from the metropolitant New York area".

Ronald Montesano

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2012, 08:17:53 PM »
Joel, there's an unnamed course on google maps between those two parks, which leads me to believe it might be the one.
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Rory Connaughton

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2012, 08:14:05 AM »
Is it Pocantico Hills ( Flynn)?

Ronald Montesano

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2012, 10:22:39 AM »
is which, the unnamed one I found or the one for sale?
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Joel_Stewart

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2012, 11:51:56 AM »
Christies is being very ellusive about this property.

The rarest of offerings, this estate is distinguished by its provenance, celebrated architecture, and award-winning private golf course designed by one of the world’s most celebrated international players. Located in the vibrant Northeast region of the United States, the property’s spectacular acreage can be enjoyed as a private retreat, maintained as an exclusive members-only club, or developed for alternative uses.


I finally found a link:
http://www.christiesrealestate.com/PropertyDetails/269584
« Last Edit: March 11, 2012, 04:32:22 PM by Joel_Stewart »

Ronald Montesano

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2012, 02:09:26 PM »
the pluck of Christie's!

well, since RTJ wasn't a player, we must then consider other options.
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Joel_Stewart

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2012, 04:34:49 PM »
the pluck of Christie's!

well, since RTJ wasn't a player, we must then consider other options.

"One of the world most celebrated international players".  Norman, Player, Faldo, etc???  The one photo they provide looks fairly modern and very well maintained.

Patrick_Mucci

Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2012, 05:38:30 PM »
Gene,'

That's not an 18 hole golf course, but a hybrid using different tees to a limited number of greens.

Terry Lavin

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2012, 05:41:52 PM »
Gene,'

That's not an 18 hole golf course, but a hybrid using different tees to a limited number of greens.

The progenitor of Sheep Ranch, mayhaps?
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Gene Greco

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2012, 08:07:29 PM »
Gene,'

That's not an 18 hole golf course, but a hybrid using different tees to a limited number of greens.

Yes, am aware of that, Patrick. But is still "18" holes.

However, I don't believe the estate in Bridgehampton rests on 221 acres.

I drove by there on my way to Sag Harbor last week. Are those your anemometers set up along Scuttlehole Rd next to this course and Atlantic?

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Joel_Stewart

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2012, 08:31:14 PM »
My guess is Westchester or Connecticut.



Garland Bayley

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2012, 09:16:10 PM »
What would be the 18 hole course off of (Conn. ?) highway 15 SW of Hemlock Reservoir that is not marked as a golf course on Google Earth?
« Last Edit: March 11, 2012, 09:55:38 PM by Garland Bayley »
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Geoffrey_Walsh

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2012, 09:42:19 PM »
What would be the 18 hole course off of (Conn. ?) highway 15 SE of Hemlock Reservoir that is not marked as a golf course on Google Earth?


Garland,

I think this is the course you were referring to... It is a public course.

http://cal.fairfieldct.org/content/2765/2779/default.aspx

Garland Bayley

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2012, 09:56:26 PM »
What would be the 18 hole course off of (Conn. ?) highway 15 SE of Hemlock Reservoir that is not marked as a golf course on Google Earth?


Garland,

I think this is the course you were referring to... It is a public course.

http://cal.fairfieldct.org/content/2765/2779/default.aspx


My Bad, I meant SW, not SE. That's not it.
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Brad Tufts

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2012, 09:46:35 AM »
That pic reminds me of TPC Jasna Polana, by Gary Player.

But tough to tell.
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Patrick_Mucci

Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2012, 12:49:10 PM »
Gene,'

That's not an 18 hole golf course, but a hybrid using different tees to a limited number of greens.

Yes, am aware of that, Patrick. But is still "18" holes.

However, I don't believe the estate in Bridgehampton rests on 221 acres.

I drove by there on my way to Sag Harbor last week. Are those your anemometers set up along Scuttlehole Rd next to this course and Atlantic?

Yes,

However, i've disguised many others to look like trees so that you wouldn't notice them.

Two to three club wind at Seminole recently, mostly out of the East, SE and S.

The course is exponentially better in the wind, any wind, and it's almost always blowing.

The two are inextricably entwined.




Mark Woodger

Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2012, 04:31:50 PM »
in an attempt to calm my OCD sent the selling agent an email asking for some details on the golf course. Fully expecting the answer to be no and it duely was. you need to be able to buy it and sign a NDA.

i tried but to no avail.

Tim Gavrich

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2012, 04:48:48 PM »
Garland, the course just SW of that reservoir and next to the Merritt Parkway, aka CT-15, is The Patterson Club.  Private course, but not on a singular estate.  RTJ Sr.-designed.

Interested in seeing if we can put our sleuthing heads together to figure out which/where the course is.

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Ronald Montesano

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2012, 06:06:05 PM »
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Mark McKeever

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2012, 08:38:47 PM »
I think we have a winner Ron?  Pretty neat and I have never heard of it. 

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Joel_Stewart

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Re: WSJ - Private estate with 18 hole course in Northeast?
« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2012, 12:17:37 AM »
I think we have a winner Ron?  Pretty neat and I have never heard of it. 

Mark

It's not Morfar which is owned by AIG.  Morfar does not have an estate that the web site suggests and was not designed by a celebrated international player.

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