The Tuxedo Club Annual Report
WELCOME
A Message from Frank Peverly, Board Chair
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the late edition of 1886 Magazine our Annual Report Within t pages, you’ll discover the many exciting development enhancements, and new amenities that continue to m
The Tuxedo Club a truly exceptional destination in the metropolitan area. I invite you to explore and enjoy th unique experiences offered across our beautiful camp
This edition reflects the meaningful progress we ’ ve m guided by five key pillars that shape the vision of your of Governors:
Fostering a warm, family-oriented environment.
Enhancing and expanding our diverse and distinct amenities
Attracting, retaining, and nurturing a talented prof staff
Honoring our rich heritage and traditions
Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the memb experience
Through the dedication of our Board, committees, and st we ’ ve made thoughtful strides in each of these areas. The tireless efforts ensure that our management team is wellequipped to deliver exceptional experiences every time y visit This is a continuous journey rooted in our shared vis shaped by action, and refined through feedback and resu We hope these efforts have earned your trust and suppor we continue to elevate the Club
Today, The Tuxedo Club stands st e future. Membership remains at historically high levels. Financially, we remain on solid ground, with minimal debt and prudent spending aligned with our revenue On the facilities front, we ’ ve made significant progress, including the launch of a comprehensive five-year Golf Course Water Plan and upcoming repairs to the Tennis House
We’ve also seen exciting advancements in other areas With the arrival of our new Executive Chef, dining experiences have reached new heights, and the winter transition to the Golf House for dinner service was met with great enthusiasm. Staff development remains a priority, with several well-deserved promotions and growth opportunities. We were honored to receive an Honorable Mention from the Platinum Clubs of America an historic first for our Club. From expanded reciprocal agreements and vibrant social events to a growing social media presence and new member feedback tools, we are seeing positive momentum across the board
Of course, none of this would be possible without your continued engagement whether by attending events, welcoming new members, or volunteering your time and talents This is our Club, and together we are its stewards for generations to come A thriving Club is reflected in the vitality of its community, the strength of its finances, and the enthusiasm of its members and in all these areas, we are thriving.
As I share my final message as Chair, I reflect with deep gratitude on nearly eight years of service on the Board, including the past three as Chair It has been a true privilege to work alongside an extraordinary Board of Governors and the finest management and staff in the industry Thank you for the trust and support you ’ ve shown me it has been an honor to serve you
In closing, I’d like to reaffirm our mission: to provide a welcoming and enriching social experience through our recreational, dining, and special event offerings. The pages ahead celebrate the foundation we ’ ve built and the exciting future we ’ re creating together Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you at the Club this summer
CLUB UPDATE
A Message from Randy St. John, CCM, CCE, General Manager/COO
It is with great pride that I share with you the remarkable progress and achievements of our Club over the past fiscal year. As we reflect on Fiscal Year 2025, we celebrate the continued enhancement of our facilities, growth in membership, and strengthening of our Club community.
In addition to the Padel courts which were added last year, the Board has committed to continual incremental improvement in all Club facilities In the near future this includes repairing the infrastructure of the Tennis House, a design program to refresh and restore the Main Clubhouse and the launch of a plan to address the growing water needs at the Golf Course.
Under the leadership of our new Executive Chef Arnold Kruck and Golf House Chef Ray Pendas, food quality and member satisfaction have improved significantly across all dining venues We continue to invest in our team's development through the implementation of a Learning Management System, enhancing employee training with specialized learning paths and improved safety protocols. We have facilitated several key staff promotions and provided professional growth opportunities, all while maintaining our continued focus on the member experience All of this hard work by committees and professional staff has contributed to growing member usage and engagement in many areas of the Club
As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to enhancing your Club experience while maintaining the traditions and excellence that define The Tuxedo Club. Thank you for your continued support and participation in our cherished community
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The Membership Committee has worked diligently to continue to fill all classes of membership and privilege holders
REGULAR MEMBERS
SAMIR & RACHNA BAJAJ
JEFFEREY BOYER (NATIONAL)
KIMBERLY CORRIGAN
MICHAEL & DUFFY CORN (NATIONAL)
SETH & KAREN DIAMOND
CHRISTOPHER & THERESE DOLLBAUM
NICHOLAS GENDRON & AUDREY HUTH (NATIONAL)
DAVID HOCTOR & VICTORIA CHURCHILL
BENJAMIN & SUNHI HONG
BRIAN & MEREDITH HUFF
CALVIN & SARA HWANG
DAVID & JODI JACKMAN
DINESH & NAMRITA JAISWAL
DENISE & JOHN KILBURG
COLBY ANDREW KRANTZ & ERMANNO RIVETTI
THOMAS & STACY KURTZ
PAUL KUSSIE & MIHYE CHOI
DJ & CAITLIN MCSWIGGAN
KEVIN MULLANEY & ROSEMARY PURDY
ROBERT & DANNA OKUYAMA
WILKIE & DEVANGINI PAES
JOEL & MAURA ROTROFF
ADRIENNE SALOMON & AIME SIMEUS
ANNE & SAM SHARMA
VINEET & PURVA SIKKA
DHRUV & ELIZABETH SINGH
SARABJIT SINGH & RUBINA BHATIA
MOLLY & MATTHEW TINARI
NATALIA & CHARLES TORRES
JEFFREY TYNIK & NICOLE CHIERCHIE
ALBERT VALETUTTI & JENNY LEE
PETER VAN OVERSTRAETEN & HILLARY GARRIS
VICTORIA VAN THUNEN
CHARLIE & LESLIE WONSOWICZ
HOUSE MEMBERS
FREDERICK & JILL BUELL
DAVE & LINDSAY GURAK
ELLEN HOULIHAN
ANTHONY JOHNDROW & ELIZABETH INGHRAM
JANNETTE & BRIAN KOTCH
FABIAN OHRN & MIRANDA DINNETZ
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
OAK LEAF/ACORN PRIVILEGES
JAKE AUERBACH
HILARY BARTLETT & KIEL ZSITVAY
JOHN BENBROOK & SHERI BREEN
GURDANE BHUTANI & MEGHAN CHATRATH
JACK BUSH
DEAN CANALE & KELLY FALLON
JAMES CARTER & BEATRICE KIM
JONATHAN CREED
MATTHEW & KATHERINE DONAHUE
CHRIS & KAI FALKENBERG
COURTNEY & BOBBY GARCIA
JULIA HELLIESEN
BRENDAN HOLLERAN
ELIJAH & HILARY IRBY
CHRISTOPHER & CRYSTAL JOONG
EDWARD & EWELINA KILGALLEN
REILLY LAVRICH
JUSTIN & VANESSA LEONARD
SCOTT & LYN LISH
BRENDON MCGUIRE & JACLYN BROWN
JAMES MEDENBACH & MELANIE CURTIS
WILLIAM & NICOLE MORRIS
ANTHONY & VICTORIA NELSON
CHASE & GRACE ORMOND
KEVIN OSTERHAUS & LAUREN CASAMASSIMA
MAX PAPAROZZI
DAVID & JEAN PARK
RYAN & LUCY RAY
TIMOTHY RODGERS & JEFFERY HARAKAL
SEBASTIAN RUDER-SANCHEZ & CRISTINA MEDINA
MICHAEL & BRITTANY SHEA
JOSEPH & LAUREN SIMONE
MARC & JILLIAN SIMPSON
OLIVER SIPPEL
ANNE STEPHENSON & MICHAEL OROBONA
THOMAS TARLETON
ALEX VALETUTTI
GRAHAM & ALEXA VAN DER LEE
FRANCIS & KRISTEN WALSH
CHRISTOPHER WARD
HOUSE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Peter Fazio, House Chair
Daniel Britts, CCM, Assistant General Manager
As we stride confidently into the 2025 season, the Club is proud to report that last year was defined by purposeful growth and thoughtful enhancement. Every aspect of our operations has evolved in response to member feedback and alignment with our shared vision for exceptional hospitality
Chef Arnold Kruck and the culinary team have outdone themselves this past season, consistently delighting us with creative menus, fresh seasonal ingredients, and a passion for exceptional cuisine. From classic favorites to inventive new offerings, our dining program has received enthusiastic praise throughout all of our venues.
Equally commendable is the warmth and professionalism of our service staff Their attentiveness, courtesy, and genuine hospitality create the welcoming environment that makes our Club feel like home Many of you have shared kind words about your experiences, and we thank our leadership team for its commitment to enhancing the member experience.
Club events continue to flourish, both in scale and in spirit Our Thanksgiving Brunch reached its highest attendance in a decade, while member-led events like the Concours D'Elegance Field of Driving Dreams and the 1886 Regatta continue to be signature showcases Memorial Day Weekend 2025 ushered in summer with tremendous energy, featuring a dynamic slate of family-friendly activities. The muchanticipated Independence Day BBQ and Fireworks celebration remains a cornerstone of our summer festivities, promising yet another spectacular evening for all ages
From wine dinners and themed socials to family-friendly gatherings, your enthusiasm and participation have brought tremendous energy and joy to every occasion We’re excited to build on this momentum with even more engaging events in the months to come. Please refer to the website for editions of the 1886 Magazine and Club Flipbooks to learn more about our member events.
The Club recently hosted a luncheon celebrating the over 100 years of combined service of five of our dedicated staff including Ben Morillo (30 years), Tim Chisholm (15 years), Carlos Maldonado (30 Years), Saul Jimenez (15 Years) and Brian Weber (10 years),
Fiscal Year 2025 presented unique opportunities for The Tuxedo Club to demonstrate our commitment to exceptional member service while navigating an evolving economic landscape
Our proactive approach to membership recruitment continues to strengthen our community while providing the operational stability needed to enhance Club offerings.
Despite economic uncertainties affecting costs across food service, golf course equipment, liability insurance, and all utilities, the Club successfully managed these challenges
The Club’s leadership team successfully balanced four critical priorities:
Member Experience
We maintained our commitment to providing the quality experiences you expect and deserve, ensuring every visit to the Club meets our high standards
Desired Service Hours
The Club remained accessible and maintained desired operating hours across all facilities and services throughout the year
Exceptional Team Culture
We continued building our reputation as an employer of choice, attracting and retaining talented staff who share our commitment to member service excellence The Club recently hosted a luncheon celebrating the over 100 years of combined service of five of our dedicated staff members (see photo on page 15),
Facility Stewardship
We protected and enhanced our physical assets and equipment, ensuring the Club remains in solid condition for current and future generations of members
Strategic Capital Investments
The Tuxedo Club's commitment to excellence extends beyond day-to-day operations to strategic facility enhancements that expand recreational opportunities and improve a member’s overall experience
Expanded Racquet Sports
The year began with the successful installation of our new Padel courts, which have quickly become a favorite addition to our racquet sports offerings. These courts represent our commitment to bringing innovative recreational opportunities to our membership.
Enhanced Technology Infrastructure
We made significant investments in our IT networking capabilities, ensuring reliable connectivity and improved services throughout the club facilities
Climate Control
Through our strategic partnership with our HVAC specialists, the Club maintained optimal comfort in all Club spaces and developed a comprehensive long-term plan for equipment upgrades, ensuring efficient and reliable climate control for years to come
Golf Course Enhancement
Our golf course improvements included the rebuild of #14 bridge, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and ensuring long-term durability
Finally, the Club would like to thank Joseph Furlong for servicing as Treasurer and to our fellow Finance Committee members Jay Mottola, Richard Jahnke, Jeremy Kidde, David Christensen and William Houlihan for their continued support and expertise.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Ron Fuerst, Megan Hayes, Paul Lerch and Margie Sung, Membership Co-Chairs
Katie Gaertner, Director of Membership & Marketing
Membership
We would like to start our message by thanking our membership for your support over the last year Those who sponsor candidates for membership and for Oak Leaf and Acorn privileges are directly responsible for the financial strength and vibrancy of our Club Thanks to you, our membership make up is strong, and continues to grow here at Tuxedo.
Dues Revenues
We look closely throughout the year at the drivers that impact the Club’s dues revenues In Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) the largest dues revenue drivers were as follows:
Positive Drivers
The addition of 29 Regular Members from our Oak Leaf/Acorn Program
The addition of 26 Oak Leaf/Acorn Privilege Holders
Oak Leaf/Acorn renewal rate of 85% vs. goal of 75%
Oak Leaf/Acorn conversion rate of 86% vs. goal of 75%
Two member transfers into the Regular Membership category
Negative Drivers
Seventeen members left the Regular Membership category to go to a lesser dues paying category (i e Non-Resident)
Two Regular Members resigned
Two Regular Members sadly passed away
Our Oak/Leaf Acorn program continues to be the most successful driver of Regular Members, which is our largest positive driver of dues revenue Ongoing candidate introductions are critical to ensure our Oak Leaf/Acorn program continues to drive membership We encourage all members to introduce family, close friends and colleagues to the Club
New Membership Categories
To give those individuals who do not live within 75 miles of the Club increased opportunities to join our Club, we formalized two new membership categories – National and Non-Resident Acorn, both of which are proving fruitful.
Marketing
With the goal of raising awareness about our Club with appropriate audiences, in FY25 we strategically focused on outreach to reciprocal Clubs, particularly those in New York City where potential members may belong. We were pleased to add the following Clubs to our reciprocal roster: The Union League (New York City), The National Arts Club, The Penn Club, The University Club (Providence, RI) and Circolo Esteri (Rome, Italy) and we expect that this list will continue to grow in FY26.
In FY25 Club communications continued to improve. We published five editions of our member-favorite as well as the Club’s Annual Report and Golf, R Boathouse, Pool and Youth & Family informatio Instagram channel remains active and now boa followers
We continued to leverage the capabilities of th and were pleased to introduce online booking both racquet sports and boating, as well as a n welcome center for those who have just joined development of a detailed orientation presenta Oak Leafs/Acorns is also planned for FY26
In FY25 we sent targeted surveys to our membe receive feedback on special events, tournamen with the goal of improving our offerings across all campuses and activities. We remind all members who receive a survey to please complete it, so that we can continually enhance and refine what we offer
Special Thanks
In closing, we’d like to offer special thanks to all who work throughout year to grow our membership and improve our Club, especially the Club’s wonderful Membership Committee who has had a particularly busy spring membership season interviewing over 20 new Oak Leafs and Acorns ahead of the summer season.
Thank you to the following members who sponsored candidates for membership and privileges at the Club in Fiscal Year 2025
Andy & Cynthia Aran
Richard & Kerri Bartlett
Mark & Anne Brennan
Gordon Borteck & Cheryl Rubin
David & Barbara Boucher
James & Nancy Bush
Mark & Kathleen Cariddi
Dave & Dianne Christensen
Sheila Tralins & Marc Citrin
Michael & Terri Conlon
Tom & Judy Consiglio
Enrique & Chrissy Corredor
Dan & Jennifer Creed
Sean & Fiona Duffy
Kim & Kimberly Engelbert
Peter & Jessica Fazio
Nicholas & Barbara Gendron
S Douglas & Melissa Hahn
William & Claire Houlihan
John & stephanie Horkan
Brian & Meredith Huff
Raymond & Sue Hughes
Christopher & Jodi Huntington
Alexander Jakowec & Michael Bruno
Chris & Sandra John
Kirk & Barbara Kashevaroff
Christopher & Jennifer Kasker
Alexander Kelly & Robert Sosa
Jeremy & Heather Kidde
Richard & Nan Klein
Richard & Pamela Lavrich
Steven & Sheri Lyski
Kaiyu Ma & David Lin
Robert Lopez & Diana Wierbicki
Chris & Merrill Mahan
Ashish & Geeta Malik
Paul & Darcy Mancuso
Arthur & Tracey Manzo
Michael & Gina Martin
Peter & Jamie McGuire
Daniel & Jacqueline McSwiggan
Colin & Lynn Moriarty
Rich & Serena Mueller
Laury & Lisa Pensa
Martin & Bryna Pomp
Daniel & Sheila Rifkin
Barbara & Carl Rivera
Michael Schmidtberger
Michael & Jessica Schwartz
Richard & Elizabeth Shapiro
Scott & Tinka Shaw
David & Stacey Siffringer
Adrienne Salomon & Aime Simeus
Andrew & Cristina Sippel
Gagan & Suniana Singh
Jasjit & Manjit Singh
Catherine & Greg Smiechowski
Paola Tocci
Jedediah & Agnes Turner
Paul & Marcy Valetutti
Henricus & Pamela van der Lee
William & Mary Ann Van Thunen
Joseph & Jillian Vogler
Conrad Voldstad
GOLF UPDATE
Ron Fuerst, Rich Jahnke, Golf & Green Co-Chairs
Chris Muldoon, Director of Golf
Another golf season is underway although rain has somewhat put a damper on Spring rounds We look forward to better weather ahead as we approach our active season – and this season expects to be another busy one Last season, play was down 2 7% compared to the prior year – but 17,716 total rounds still marks the second-highest total within the past 15 years.
While member tournament play remained robust last season, we continue to support the local golf community by hosting some of our area ’ s “majors” We are proud to be hosting the region’s top amateur and professional golfers for the 103 Westchester Open Championship on June 9 & 10 We are represented well by our members, with current Club Champion Joseph Furlong IV, Tyler Cline, & Zach Pallis in the field, as well as by our staff with Head Golf Professional Max Breiner, Senior Assistant Golf Professional Devlin Walsh, and former First Assistant Professional (now Head Golf Professional at Bonnie Briar Country Club) Joe Condomitti. Good luck!
As the country’s second oldest women's golf association founded in 1899, the Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association (WMGA) brings the 95th Husband & Wife Championship to Tuxedo on July 31 Similar to our own Husband & Wife Championship, the Benziger Cup, teams will compete in a Pinehurst Stroke Play format We are hopeful that a Tuxedo team will hoist the trophy
In October, we will host the 107 rendition of the Quadrangular Team Matches. This timehonored tradition between The Tuxedo Club, Somerset Hills Country Club, Morris County Golf Club & Rumson Country Club began in 1898 and is widely believed to the oldest ongoing interclub competition in the United States th
A reminder that golf outings are a wonderful source of revenue for our Club as well as a great way to attract new members Most of our golf outings come to us from a relationship a member has with a charitable foundation, company or trade association Fortunately, we still have dates available for the season – including the prime Fall date of Monday, September 15 . As you peruse the Golf Calendar, take note of available Mondays to host larger outings or consider smaller outings during the week. th
A special thanks to the members of the Golf & Green Committee for their guidance and support throughout each season As we begin our active season, let’s all do our do our part to respect the course, respect your fellow players and staff, and respect the game we all enjoy We look forward to a great season
GREENS UPDATE
Ron Fuerst, Rich Jahnke, Golf & Green Co-Chairs
Casey Klossner, Director of Agronomy
22024 was a season of record setting weather patterns After a seemingly wet May in 2024, June 15th brought about a hot and humid stretch that would end up lasting into the first week of August During this stretch, there were 24 days in the 90s, which is certainly an abnormal occurrence To close out the golf season, we were faced with an unprecedented 52-day stretch without measurable precipitation
Extreme weather patterns tend to show the weaknesses of any golf course In our case, hightraffic and poor growing environments had a significant impact on some of our tee complexes During the season, a tree company was hired to prune a significant number of branches adjacent to 12 and 17 tees The trees surrounding these tee complexes block necessary sunlight to keep our grass varieties healthy Plans have recently been discussed to rebuild and expand 12 and 17 tee complexes in the long term to improve their growing environments and increase the available square footage, which will lead to healthier turf. In the spring of 2025, trees were removed behind the tee complex on hole 1 to improve morning sun exposure to the tee surface. These tree removals have already proven to be beneficial to the health of our first tee.
Additionally, our annual putting green aeration practices were adjusted during the 2024 season and into the spring of 2025. The aeration normally scheduled for the day after Labor Day has been eliminated and spring Drill and Fill has been replaced with the less invasive DryJect sand injection as of April 2025 These adjustments were made to limit course disruption and present the best possible putting conditions for the maximum number of days during the golf season Soil test results have shown improvements in soil structure, and we are confident the putting greens will continue to perform well
The Fall drought of 2024 also magnified the need to improve our irrigation water supply In October of last season, the creek alongside hole 14 went dry This scenario meant there was no water flowing into our irrigation pond on holes 5 and 6 Measures were then taken to conserve water, such as running emergency wells, eliminating rough irrigation, and hand watering all playing surfaces with an army of staff each day To mitigate our need to improve our irrigation water storage system, we have been working with the engineering firm Weston and Sampson for a number of years Their role is to obtain streamflow data, represent the club in its communication to all necessary governing bodies, and find well drilling locations that will ultimately provide enough irrigation water to our pond to make the golf course self-sufficient during dry periods This process is slow and cumbersome but will protect the property from any irrigation or permit restrictions set forth by the NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation).
The presence of geese on the golf course has been troublesome to our property for many seasons. The mess they create requires extra effort from our staff to keep the course clean. This year, North Jersey Geese Chasers were hired to check our property and harass geese multiple times each day This program has proven to be quite successful since its implementation in April 2025
In closing, we are pleased to report that the golf course is in excellent condition, and it is ready for another great summer Thank you for your continued support and providing us with the necessary resources to improve the course each and every year
RACQUETS
Dave Christensen, Charles de Casteja, Racquets Co-Chairs
Tim Chisholm, Director of Racquets
Memorial Day weekend was a fantastic kick-off to the summer of 2025 and racquets activities as the Club. Members took advantage of all (6) racquet sports located at the main campus over the long holiday weekend. Throughout the weekend the lawn tennis courts were quite active, especially during the annual Lawn Tennis Mixed Member-Guest (below), There was also non-stop action on the padel courts, court tennis action from morning til night, and a fair bit of rackets and squash being played along with a game or two of pickleball
The Racquets Committee is excited about the plethora of activities on the calendar for the summer!
Ladies & Men’s Member-Guest events in both Lawn Tennis & Padel
Seven weeks of Racquets Academy
Friday Night Lawn Tennis & Padel Mixers throughout the summer Club Championships in Lawn Tennis & Padel
The Annual ‘Break the Rules’ Day
USCTA National Championships for Mixed Doubles along with U26 Singles & Doubles
11 Annual Junior Court Tennis Academy th
2025 USCTA Junior Nationals for U19, U17, U15 & U13 age levels.
2025 U19 Girls World Championship
2025 Lawn Tennis Member – Guest
Champions – Jennifer Dowd & James Murphy
Finalists – Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh & Christina Sheng
Tournament Recaps
2024 Hadden Tomes
The Tuxedo Club once again put on quite a show for the 2024 Hadden Tomes, which had a ‘PIRATE’ theme for this year ’ s event A huge THANK YOU to Randy St John and his staff for providing a first-rate experience for all the attendees which has become the norm under this staff as they outdo themselves every year All the participants are already wondering what the theme for 2025 will be, and what wonderful experiences The Tuxedo Club staff will provide for the participants.
Fifty-Six players representing seven different Clubs from around the world participated in the racquets portion of the 2024 Hadden Tomes The professional staff was also able to incorporate Tuxedo’s beautiful new Padel courts into the festivities over the weekend
After 42 matches over two and a half days the finals for the three flights were set for Sunday afternoon
Flight Three
In a super close match; Laure Veldkamp & Jeff Greenbaum defeated Lindsay Maxwell & Jules Zachar 8-6 The match saw many super long rallies, with Laura and Jeff ultimately being a bit steadier when it mattered
Flight Two
Another tight match saw Claire Voegele & Ernie Sink defeat Amy Gold & Hazel Christensen 8-6. An enthusiastic crowd cheered on the players, and they responded with some very entertaining tennis!
Flight One
A much-anticipated match was on tap in the Flight One final with Leonard Mazzone & Dan Laukitis taking on Todd ‘playground champ’ Yannuzzi & Rich Mueller The match unfortunately did not live up to the hype as Rich & Todd were clinical in their dismissal of Leonard & Dan in an 8-1 victory
On the Padel side of the weekend; 18 matches were played on Tuxedo’s new courts with a fun time had b all participants!
2024 Anne Boleyn Handicapped Singles
The 2024 event had 12 players representing three different US-based Clubs.
The Tuxedo Club: Heather Kidde, Lindsay Maxwell, Elisabeth McMorris, Serena Mueller, Maria Panico, Laura Veldkamp & Margaret Werner
Philadelphia Racquet Club: Sydney Alderman, Alexis Dorr, Julia Nolan & Carlie Rice
Aiken Tennis Club: Claire Voegele
The format for this event was (3) four-person round robins with the winners of each round robin and the player with the next highest number of games won progressing through to the semi-finals After 18 matches and 216 games played the semi-finalists were set
Penny Lumley Flight Winner - Claire Voegele
Charlotte Cornwallis Flight Winner - Lindsay Maxwell
Claire Fahey Flight Winner - Serena Mueller
Player with most games won not as a flight winnerMargaret Werner
The first semi-final saw a rematch between Serena Mueller and Margaret Werner, with Margaret getting a little revenge and winning the rematch to move on to the Finals. Lindsay Maxwell continued to play solid tennis and took advantage of the handicap difference and won her semi-final versus Claire Voegele The Final was a back-and-forth affair with Margaret making a few less unforced errors and becoming the 2024 Anne Boleyn champion with an 8-6 victory
A BIG Thank you to the Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh and Laure Veldkamp in billeting the Philadelphia contingent and also thank you to Max Trueman and Jake Faulise for the expert marking and organizing the tournament.
49 matches were played across the holiday weekend with 11 Juniors playing in the Singles and 15 teams in the Family Doubles.
Junior HCP Singles
Walt Laukitis, Henry Nieuwerburgh & Elliot Philpott all won their respective round robins to move into the semi-finals of the JR HCP Singles main draw Anson Devinney & Jonah Serotta tied with 17 games won in their round robins and had a 7:15 AM Sunday morning tie breaking match to see who would be the 4 player in the main draw Anson and Jonah put on quite a show at 7:15 AM with an 8/7 nail biter going to Anson
In the first semi-final; Anson was able to reverse a loss to Walt Laukitis in the round robin and move through to the final. In the second semi-final, Henry Nieuwerburgh continued to play solid, mistake-free tennis and eased by Elliot Philpott for his place in the Final.
The Final was an entertaining match for the spectators, but the combination of a decent HCP and very steady play by Henry proved too much for Anson to overcome! Congratulations to Henry - a deserving Champion!
In the back draw, Paul Nieuwerburgh and Kurt Mueller played well below their respective handicaps in a 4/3 0/4 4/3 semi-final win for Kurt, which set up another rematch of a round robin match in the Final vs. Jonah Serotta. As was the case in their round robin match, both players thrilled the crowd with some great tennis, as Jonah earned a well-deserved 6/4 win
A great group of Juniors; and evidence that the game has it’s hooks into the youngsters!
Family HCP Doubles
The change in format from a Parent-Child event to a ‘Family’ event was viewed as a huge success We had the following ‘Family’ teams: Father-Son, Husband-Wife, Mother-Son, Father-Daughter & Mother-Daughter
A total of 15 pairs faced off for the title of FAMILY HCP DOUBLES CHAMPIONS
After 21 round robin matches; our semi-finalists were determined.
Laura Veldkamp & Henry Nieuwerburgh
Lindsay & Gavin Maxwell
Serena & Rich Mueller
Grace & Chase Ormond
In their first court tennis tournament; the Ormonds having won their round robin, faced the buzz saw that is Henry Nieuwerburgh and his mom, Laura Veldkamp Henry & Laura were too strong, but a huge congrats to Grace & Chase for a great weekend of tennis. The second semi was a barn burner for two sets; as the Muellers and Maxwells split sets…and the crowd settled in for a much anticipated third set. Unfortunately, a few untimely errors by the Muellers let the set get away quickly and the Maxwells moved on to the Final
After a very tight first set; the Maxwells found their groove in the second and were our 2025
2025 Gold Racquets Rackets Singles
Congratulations to Henry ‘THE BIG UNIT’ Smith for his victory over Spencer Yager in the 2025 Gold Rackets Single tournament. As the draws attest, it was a very well attended event with lots of rackets being played ’HAVE HIM OUT!’
2025 Gold Racquets Rackets Spittoon Doubles
Guy Devereux with partner Spencer Yager added to an impressive number of Gold Racquets titles by taking home the 2025 Rackets Spittoon Doubles title over Henry Smith and Erik Barker.
The 2025 Gold Racquets from beginning to end - from the endless sporting events to the world class social events - once again showed why it is a ‘must play’ on the USCTA calendar year in and year out
2025 REVERSE Court Tennis Handicapped Doubles
Back for 2025 the REVERSE is a Handicapped Court Tennis Doubles event where the serving and receiving sides are REVERSED!
After all the matches were complete; Doug Rowles & Scott Mullins along with Wilkie Paes & Campbell Langdon emerged victorious in their respective Round Robins
In an entertaining Final; Rowles & Mullins won a 3-set battle and are the 2025 REVERSE Champions.
Court Tennis Club Champions
Junior Singles
Champion: Kurt Mueller
Finalist: Paul Nieuwerburgh
Ladies Singles
Champion – Xanthe Ranger
Finalist: Calliope Yannuzzi
Men’s Singles
Champion: Dan Laukitis
Finalist: Rich Mueller
Ladies Doubles
Champions: Calliope Yannuzzi & Hazel Christensen
Finalists: Xanthe Ranger & Serena Mueller
Men’s Doubles
Champions: Guy Devereux & Josh Scherer
Finalists: Dan Laukitis & Charles DeCasteja
Rackets Club Championships
Men’s Singles
Champion: Josh Scherer
Finalist: Dan Laukitis
Men’s Doubles
Champions: Guy Devereux & Josh Scherer
Finalists: Dan Laukitis & Chris Heffernan
BOATHOUSE UPDATE
Phil Tavani, Boathouse Chair
Daniel Britts, CCM, Assistant General Manager
As we look ahead to the 2025 season at the Boathouse, we are excited to build upon thoughtful growth and enhanced member engagement
Under the leadership of our Boatmaster, Ted, the Boathouse team continues its mission to reinvigorate the Club’s lakefront traditions – canoes, kayaking and sailing to fishing and leisurely pontoon boat cruises on the water.
A cruise on Tuxedo Lake remains one of the most scenic and unique ways to experience the beauty of our Club Whether enjoying a peaceful solo moment sitting by the lake or entertaining family and friends, these experiences continue to grow in popularity
Thanks to the initiative and energy of Dockhand Jack MacLeod, the Club’s waterfront programming has entered an exciting new chapter. Building on the momentum of our popular fishing program, Jack has organized a series of four seasonal derbies that have brought friendly competition and camaraderie to the lake Looking ahead, we are also exploring the expansion of sailing opportunities, including lessons and skill-building clinics to help members of all ages and experience levels gain confidence on the water As interest grows, we envision Tuxedo Lake becoming not just a place of recreation, but a learning hub for lifelong waterfront skills.
The Boathouse continues to serve as a hub of lakeside activity, and our team is committed to creating even more meaningful and member driven experiences We appreciate your support and look forward to another rewarding season on the water
See you at the waterfront!
House: 17 West Lake RoadTuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845) 351-7345
42 Stuart Terrace, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845) 351-7340
126 South Gate Road, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845) 351-4543
Main Clubhouse: One West Lake Road, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845) 351-4791
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