Copake Country Club Golf Course, one of the premier golf courses in Upstate New York

"When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home" ~Betty Bender

Dear Friends,

Summer is in full swing, no pun intended, and the course looks great. If you know me you'll know I never stand in one place for too long but I have to tell you the other day I stood for a moment on the deck of The Greens and gazed out across the course to admire the fresh cross-cut grass, the planted flowers, the stacked wood, and in everything my eyes fell upon I saw the faces of the hard working men and women behind the scenes that make all of this... this beautiful paradise... possible everyday. For all of us here at Copake, what we do is not just a job, I believe it is what we love to do and I hope it shows.

I would like you to enjoy Copake Country Club and The Greens with your friends and family just as I enjoy having you a part of it.

Cheers!
~Jon

Number 9... Number 9... number 9 in progress

It's new... and some of you may have already found yourself in it... a bunker on number nine. Glenn, our humble yet totally awesome executive chef, was telling me last week how he was trapped twice even before the sand trap was complete. Pictured at right is a photo of the trap as it was built, in-progress. We'd love to hear your stories. Good Luck!

Greener Greens our food is so fresh, you'll want to slap it

our food is so fresh, you'll want to slap it

We aren't trying to make waves, we're just doing what comes naturally. Being green, reducing our carbon footprint, has been a part of who we are. Look around... the flower beds provide much of the color in arrangements on the dinner tables and they are pesticide free. The native grasses certainly make the course more picturesque but those areas don't need to be mowed which in turn reduces our need for more gas and oil. The wood stacked along the course perimeter used to fuel the dining room fireplace, and the fire pits scattered about the course, too, comes from fallen trees when our grounds crew thin the wood lines. And last but not least, our food...
eggplant and hummus sandwich

Back in May we talked about being a locavore. The Greens has used locally grown produce and meats in many of the dishes offered on the menus, supporting community agriculture since we opened. Not only do our local farmers and producers benefit, but so do you. Your food is as fresh as it gets, and fresh food is healthy food. Not to mention there is less drive time which equals less emissions. There is also a garden on the 14th where Glenn and "G" get yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, basil, and so much more in the dishes served. Look! There's Jon stealing vegetables!

Check the menus on the website here. The Greens is open everyday for lunch and dinner and brunch on Sunday. Live entertainment on Saturday nights and for Sunday brunch, schedule can be found here. Reservations are strongly recommended for every night of the week.

golfers out having a good time

Outings and Events
Women's Inter-County
August 6

Hoysradt Golf Outing
August 9

To participate in these or other golf outings, call John Recchia at the pro shop at (518) 325-4338 for more information. Dates and times for outings can be found on the website here. Call ahead for available tee times so you don't find yourself waiting.

Don't forget, you can now book your tee times online. Members can book here. Non-members can book here.

Pro Shop Shop til You Drop pro shop & exclusive copake schwag

There are sales on outerwear and ladies clothing and this month
Callaway and Nike drivers are 25% off, all golf bags are 15% off, and there is a GREAT DEAL on Callaway FT i-brids (graphite shafts) 3-PW or 4-SW iron sets priced well below internet prices but hurry because only three sets remain.

If you Haven't Lost Your Mind...
Check the pro shop for your lost items. There are hats, gloves, headcovers, and more. Headcovers, after they've been lost for too long, are "resold" by making a donation to the local Dollars for Scholars.

KaPow! fireworks

Watch a fantabulous display of fireworks from your boat on the lake or from a blanket on the golf course. August 14 is the 3rd annual New Summer Moon fireworks display. Music by DJ Phat Boy.

Breakfast To-Go
For all you diehard early golfers out on the links with the rising sun, start your day off right. We now serve egg sandwiches Saturdays and Sundays, from 6am - 10am, cooked fresh to order in the new Snack Shack at the 1st and 10th tee. Burgers, dogs, chips, snacks, and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are also available from 10am til 4pm.

There's an App for That? golflgps.com

Seems most people have smart phones that can do everything but cook you dinner. Now you can actually use your phone to help with your golf game at Copake. Golf Logix claims to be the ultimate golf GPS rangefinder. The app, once you download it onto your phone (there is a free trial version but if you are serious enough about golf you will have to pay to subscribe), will help track your game, know your distance for every shot, and a lot more. Check it out here and try it at Copake next time you golf.