Course statistics

1421 Research Park Drive • Lawrence, KS 66049-3859 • 800- Average tee size: 4,500 sq. ft. 472-7878 • www.gcsaa.org Tournament Stimpmeter: 11 ft. Average green size: 5,000 sq. ft. GCSAA Tournament Fact Sheet Soil condition: Sandy loam to clay Champions Tour Green construction soil mix: Constellation Energy Senior Players Modified push-up Championship Rounds per year: 23,000 Acres of fairway: 24 August 18 - 21, 2011 Source of water: Pond, well, city water, river Acres of rough: 100 Westchester Country Club Drainage conditions: Fair/good Harrison, N.Y. Sand bunkers: 57 Water hazards: 3

Golf Course Management Information Course ratings

GCSAA Class A Course Superintendent: Yardage Par Rating Slope Joseph Alonzi, CGCS The title "CGCS," after a superintendent's name, stands for Certified Superintendent, which recognizes the achievement of high standards of professionalism through education and experience. Black 6980 71 74.8 148 Availability to media: Contact Joe Alonzi by phone 914-798- 5360; fax 914-967-8848; email Blue 6839 72 74.2 147 [email protected] Education: White 6673 72 71.9 143 A.S., Electrical Engineering, RCA Institute, New York, N.Y., 1970; Turf Gold 6376 72 70.8 139 Management, Rutgers University, Brunswick, N.J., 1972 Years as a GCSAA member: 36 Course characteristics Years GCSAA certified: 26` GCSAA affiliated chapter: Height of Primary Grasses Metropolitan Golf Course Cut Superintendents Association, Hudson Bentgrass; Valley Golf Course Superintendents Tees ryegrass; Poa 0.4" Association annua Years at this course: 19 Bentgrass; Number of maintenance employees: 53 Fairways ryegrass; Poa 0.450" Number of tournament volunteers: 20 annua Previous positions: Greens Bentgrass 0.110" 1974 Golf Course Superintendent, Kentucky Huntington Crescent Club, Huntington, Rough bluegrass; 3" N.Y.; 1984, Golf Course Superintendent, ryegrass; fescue Fenway Golf Club, Scarsdale, N.Y. Previous tournament preparation: 1992-2007 The Barclays, Westchester Wildlife on the course Country Club, Harrison, N.Y. Previous tournaments hosted by facility: Blue heron; Canada goose; Coyote; Deer; Fish; 1964-2007 The Barclays Fox; Groundhog; Hawk; Mole; Muskrat; Osprey;

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Quail; Rabbit; Raccoon; Red fox; Snakes; Golf course management facts Squirrel; Turkey; Woodpecker; Several different species of birds For additional information please visit the GCSAA association news section or contact the Communications Department at 800-472-7878. Interesting and historical course- GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has related facts as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional The Westchester Country Club in Harrison, association for the men and women who New York, has hosted many memorable events manage golf courses in the and over its history. The Thunderbird Classic came worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, to Westchester in 1963, with and Kan., the association provides education, winning two of the first three information and representation to more than years. The Thunderbird continued annually until 19,000 members in more than 72 countries. 1967 when it became the Westchester Classic. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the played his final competitive round at enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of the Classic on July 5, 1970. The event morphed golf. The association’s philanthropic again and was re-named the Westchester Buick organization, The Environmental Institute for Classic and later, The Barclays. These events Golf, works to strengthen the compatibility of were considered “tune-ups” for the U.S. Open golf with the natural environment through with hard, fast greens, tight fairways and high research grants, support for education rough. But Members and Pros alike enjoy the programs and outreach efforts. Visit GCSAA at course for its beautiful landscaping, premier www.gcsaa.org. conditioning and perpetual challenge.

Course architect/date: Walter Travis, 1923

Original course builder/date: William Flynn

Other key course personnel

Barney Misiura, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Gikis, Assistant Superintendent Eric Yount, Assistant Superintendent Doug Vanderlee, Assistant Superintendent John Flaherty, Equipment Manager Nick Cammarano, Club President Robert James, Club Manager Frank Amodio, Green Committee Chairman Bobby Gonzalez, Horticulturist John Kennedy, PGA Professional Membership, Club Owner Donna D'Agostino, Administrative Assistant