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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastchester, New York, U.S. |
| Established | 1901 |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Events hosted | PGA Championship (1916) |
| Website | www.siwanoycc.com |
| Designed by | Donald J. Ross |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,481 yards |
| Course rating | 71.8 |
Siwanoy Country Club is acountry club located inEastchester, New York. The club hosted the firstPGA Championship in1916, which was won byJim Barnes.[1]
Siwanoy Country Club of Mount Vernon was incorporated on May 20, 1901 at theWestchester County Clerk's office.[2] The officers were president, Archibald M. Campbell; vice-president, Frank Mack vice-president; secretary, William N. G. Clarke; Arthur D. Stone, treasurer; and Alfred E. Taylor, team captain. The club got its name from the tribe that inhabited the shore ofLong Island Sound.[3] The club leased the Robert O. Glover estate with 40 acres of land and a house and barn. A 18 hole golf course and tennis courts were developed.[4]
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.[5] He is one of just a few who were granted lifetime honorary membership at the Club. TheWorld War I fighter aceEddie Rickenbacker also received that honor.[6]
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