The American-Scottish Foundation® - Events

The 16th Annual John Muir Golf Tournament
supporting the John Muir Nature Trail In Van Cortlandt Park

Download a registration form

 

ASF is very pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual John Muir Golf Tournament - scheduled this year for Friday, September 13, 2013.

Golf Tournament Co-Chairs John Hunter, Ian Phillips and Alan Bain invite you to register for a great day of golf.



This year Scotland is celebrating, and recognizing, 'The Year of Natural' - and a leading figure recognized within the year is that of John Muir, who is considered the "Father of American Conservation".

Proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the 1.7 mile John Muir Nature Trail, an important aspect of Van Cortlandt Park and community life.

We are organizing the Tournament differently this time giving participants the opportunity to give a specified donation to the Trail within their registration. Please help us to help maintain it.

The Clubhouse has been undergoing MAJOR renovation but by popular request we have simplified the Tournament to allow it to go forward.

Registration includes : Pre match box lunch, Golf Cart, Prizes, with good company and competitive golf.

Schedule of the Day :
Registration for golfers will be at 12:30 pm - for a 1-2pm tee time.


The optional Post Event, to be paid for individually, will take place at a local restaurant. As in previous years additional guest tickets will be available.

The Van Cortlandt Park John Muir Trail, named for the renowned Scottish born naturalist, was established in 1997 as the first east-west connecting trail in the park. Van Cortlandt Park has 1,146 acres of forest, wetlands and meadows with 13 miles of trails.

We look forward to your joining us on Friday, September 13, 2013.

Register to play online below, or by mail or fax using this downloadable form.

The form offers the flexibility of making an extra, designated donation to support the ASF and/or the upkeep of the John Muir Nature Trail.

Team of 4 Players
$700
Individual Player
$175

 



Directions to Van Cortlandt Golf Course

Driving Directions from Manhattan:

Take the Major Deegan Expressway Northbound to Exit 10 at 230th St., make right at light and quick left onto Bailey Ave. Take Bailey Avenue to its end at Van Cortlandt South; then follow signs to towards the Deegan Northbound ramp, BUT stay left and go under the highway to the Van Cortlandt Golf Course.

Driving From Westchester:

Take Major Deegan Expressway Southbound to Van Cortlandt South Exit 10; make left at light at Van Cortlandt South, then then first left onto Deegan Northbound ramp, BUT stay left and go under the highway to the Van Cortlandt Golf Course.

By Public Transportation:

The Broadway side of the park is serviced by the last stop on the IRT No.1 or 9 train at 242nd Street. The Bx9 bus, Manhattan Express/Liberty Lines BxM3, and Westchester bus lines Nos. 1,2, and 3 also stop here. Exit on the park side and take the path through the park. (The pool should be on your left and the stadium track, tennis courts and fields should be on your right. Walk straight and then bear left and under the railroad underpass. Walk to the left toward the golf course and lake.