Branton Woods Golf Club is now officially a private golfing facility. As of 12:01 a.m. Sept. 1, the Eric Bergstol-designed course made the transition from public to private on schedule. The club celebrated with an all-day golf and food celebration for its members.
"It was a priority for us to make the transition on schedule for our members," says Brian Freeswick, general manager. "We are thrilled to have successfully reached this milestone in our club's history. We have a great membership and look forward to continuing to add to that roster."
Branton Woods Golf Club opened in 2002. It was selected by Golf Digest as being among `America's Best New Courses' and `Best Courses in New York.' Golf Magazine rated it among the `35 Best New Courses' to open in 2002. This year it was awarded Northeast Golf Magazine's Readers Choice awards for `Best New Courses,' `Best Northeast Courses' and `Best Clubhouse Design.'
Branton Woods club members are automatically enrolled in the ClubMax USA membership program. As one of nine courses owned and operated by Empire Golf Management, Branton Woods is a participant of the unique program that allows its members to enjoy playing privileges at other courses within the portfolio, including Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson, N.J., New Jersey National Golf Club, Basking Ridge, N.J., Minisceongo Golf Club , Pomona, N.Y., Hollow Brook Golf Club, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Pine Hill Golf Club, Pine Hill, N.J., Twisted Dune Golf Club, Atlantic City, N.J. and Madison Green Golf Club, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
For more information, contact the club at 845-223-1600 or visit them online at www.brantonwoodsgolf.com. Information about ClubMax USA is available at www.EmpireGolfManagement.com.