I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the last bit of fall weather before the snow arrives
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, I am happy to share this issue of 1886, loaded with great photos from our Third Annual 1886 Regatta, Halloween Event, Hadden Tomes Court Tennis Tournament and more These images capture the laughter, camaraderie, and culture that make Tuxedo so special.
Speaking of our special Club, I want to take a moment to recognize the Club’s ‘Honorable Mention’ on the prestigious Platinum Clubs® of America 2025/2026 list within The Country Club category, which was awarded to us last month
This is the first time the Club has been included on this highprofile list, and the award reflects the exceptional membership and staff we have here at Tuxedo Congratulations to all!
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A FANTASTIC FALL SEASON
By Dan Britts, CCM, Assistant General Manager
What a fantastic fall season it’s been! The Club has been buzzing with annual autumn events, beautiful weddings, and so much more
Our Third Annual 1886 Regatta was a standout this year, drawing a record number of members to cheer on 16 of America’s top rowers in thrilling head-to-head races Among the competitors were five Olympians fresh from the 2024 Paris games In true Tuxedo style, our Regatta remains uniquely ours, featuring a 1,886-meter course that honors the year the Club was founded
The weather was perfect for our signature Halloween Brunch on October 20th, full of festive treats and sweets and the addition of pumpkin carving which was a big hit! Children and parents alike tapped into their creative side, both with costumes and carving, and it was great to see everyone enjoying what has become a Club favorite event
Always one of the best parties of the year, this year ’ s Hadden Tomes Costume Party was no exception TUX Marked the Spot at the “Jolly Roger Jamboree” where members and players donned extravagant Pirate Costumes and partied until late into the evening.
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
By Dan Britts, CCM, Assistant General Manager
As we turn toward the holiday season (yes, it’s nearly here!), we ’ re excited to share our December calendar This holiday season will include favorites like ‘Calling all Elves’ on December 3rd, Brunch with Santa on December 8th, & our annual Holiday Brunch on December 15th
We are also happy to share two NEW events this holiday season On Thursday, December 5th, we will have a new Gingerbread Decorating event, and on Saturday December 21st, we will present ‘Sip, Savor & Celebrate’ This will be our closing event of the season, and we encourage all members to attend This cocktail style event will feature live music, open bar, specialty wines, Chef’s holiday bites, activities & more!
There are still a few dates available to host your private holiday parties at the Club Please contact Events Manager Maura Lennon with any questions.
We wish you a happy holiday season and we look forward to taking care of you all during this special time of year
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW! LAKESIDE AT MAIN DINING HOURS
November 26th - Saturday, December 21st
Thursday Burger Night 5:30pm-8:30pm
Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-3:00pm*
*complimentary hors d'oeuvres until 5:00pm LAKESIDE DINING RESERVATIONS
Thanksgiving Celebration
November 28th | 11:30am - 2:00pm | Main Clubhouse
Thanksgiving TO-GO
Please place orders by 5:00pm on November 24th
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Calling All Elves
Join us to decorate the Clubhouse for the holidays
December 3rd | 9:000am | Main Clubhouse
Complimentary luncheon
REGISTER HERE
Gingerbread Decorating
December 5th | 5:00pm | Main Clubhouse
$25 per house
REGISTER HERE
Best of the Best Wine Event
December 6th | 6:30pm | Main Clubhouse
$125 per person
REGISTER HERE
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE CLUB
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brunch with Santa December 8th | 11:30am | Main Clubhouse
$55 Adults & $38 Kids
REGISTER HERE
Annual Holiday Brunch
December 15th | 11:30am - 2:00pm | Main Clubhouse
$85 Adults & $42 Kids
REGISTER HERE
Ugly Sweater Holiday Bingo
December 19th | 5:30pm | Main Clubhouse
$15 per person
REGISTER HERE
Sip, Savor & Celebrate
Join us for the final event of the 2024 Season December 19th | 6:30pm | Main Clubhouse
$85 per person
REGISTER HERE
PLE GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CRANBERRIES AND THYME
Recipe From Executive Chef Arnold Kruck
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dium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2” large
(1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened ure maple syrup
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poons dried cranberries, slightly chopped esh thyme, picked and chopped finely alt and freshly cracked black pepper
of Preparation:
oven to 400 degrees F
ter and combine with maple syrup and cinnamon Mix
tternut squash in a bowl with melted butter mixture. with salt and black pepper Roast 25 minutes, until squash ork-tender Remove squash from oven and add cranberries me Toss in bowl and serve 8
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RACQUETS UPDATE
By Tim Chisholm, Director of Racquets
It has been quite a busy fall here at Tuxedo as Mother Nature has very kindly allowed the lawn tennis courts to remain open and playable for an extended period!
Our new Racquets Professional Max Trueman has been warmly received by all ages and levels of the Tuxedo Club membership and has provided a high level of professionalism both on and off the court
Weekend Lawn Tennis and Padel Clinics have been strongly supported as have the Junior Racquets Clinics on Sundays We will plan on continuing all as the weather allows Once the weather turns cold, we will move indoors offering similar options
As this issue of 1886 goes to print, our Racquets Director Tim Chisholm is competing in the 2024 British Open The Chisholm/Riviere partnership will try and continue their world dominance of the (court tennis) doubles game having not lost a match since 2013. If you are interested in watching a live stream of the 2024 British Open CLICK HERE The next Chisholm/Riviere game will take place Friday, November 22nd at 1:00pm EST
Please read on to find recaps and photos from our annual Hadden Tomes and Anne Boleyn tournaments, both of which were some of the most fun and competitive tournaments to date
RACQUETS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Adult Lawn Tennis Clinics
Saturdays (as the weather permits) 9:00am - 10:30am
Padel Clinics
Saturdays & Sundays (as the weather permits)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Junior Clinics
Sundays 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Turkey HCP
November 29th - December 1st
Whitney Cup & USCTA Dinner
Racquet & Tennis Club December 13th – 15th
Platform Tennis Mixer December 21st
To register for any of these events: CONTACT TIM CHISHOLM
RACQUETS
HADDEN TOMES TOURNAMENT
By Dawson Lane
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 as they outdo themselves every year! All of this year ’ s participants are already wondering what the theme for 2025 will be, and what wonderful experiences the Tuxedo Club staff will provide!
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 which was a huge success
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ANNE BOLEYN TOURNAMENT
By Dawson Lane
The Tuxedo Club hosted the 2024 Anne Boleyn Handicapped Ladies singles November 9th – 10th. The 2024 event had 12 players representing 3 different US Clubs
The Tuxedo Club
Heather Kidde
Lindsay Maxwell
Elisabeth McMorris
Serena Mueller
Maria Panico
Laura Veldkamp
Margaret Werner
Philadelphia Racquet Club
BOLEYN TOURNAMENT
By Dawson Lane
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GOLF
COURSE UPDATE
By Casey Klossner, Director of Agronomy
I hope this golf course update finds you well after an amazing stretch of fall weather As the golf course stands currently, all playing surfaces have been core aerified and cleaned up Dry conditions have made for successful cleaning and playability. We are also in the process of trimming pond and creek banks and mowing down the native areas on site Our staff size has been reduced and measures are being taken to winterize the golf course after an intense 2024 season
This season has been interesting and challenging to say the least Spring was cool, which slowed early-season green up and aeration healing was delayed due to low soil temps During the summer months, our property experienced 24 days over 90 degrees, which is unprecedented during my tenure or in recent record keeping for our area
As I write this article, I am excited to announce that the first significant rain event since September 28th is expected. In total, our property has now had 52 straight days without substantial rainfall At one point, we broke a 100-year record for consecutive days without rainfall
With the end of the season in our midst, I must take this opportunity to thank the individuals on the grounds maintenance staff Employees in our department persevered through many difficult obstacles this season and the golf course is heading into the winter in healthy condition because of their dedication and hard work.
With colder weather approaching, stay tuned for additional information regarding the putting green closures in December Until then, the putting greens will remain open as weather allows
GOLF UPDATE
By Chris Muldoon, Director of Golf
As the winter weather approaches, we wrap up another active season of golf Rounds are down less than 3% year-to-date through October compared to last season, but it still marks the second-highest round total within the past 15 years. With the turn of the New Year just over a month away, the planning stages for next season have already begun The finalized golf calendar will be forwarded along over the next several weeks to help you plan ahead.
Last season, we had the privilege of hosting the Robert Trent Jones Society Annual Meeting for the first time This year, a devoted team from Tuxedo ventured West to Colorado Springs where the U.S. Air Force Academy Eisenhower Golf Club, a classic Jones layout, hosted this year ’ s rendition A team of eight Tuxedo golfers - Jake & Michele Lindsay; Keith & Allison Kucinski; A Jay & Kellie Baldwin; and James & Jane DePiero - represented The Tuxedo Club.
Hollis Stacy, four-time LPGA Major Champion, was the keynote speaker at the awards dinner where Tuxedo fared well as the Tuxedo women ’ s foursome won Low Net Team Allison Kucinski won Individual Low Gross, beating her husband Keith by one shot! The mission of the Society is to honor Robert Trent Jones Sr and his work, to preserve the historical information and documents pertinent to the golf courses he designed, and to encourage and support the education of member Clubs on the design principles of his courses.
GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS
MEN’S CHAMPIONS
Club Championship
RTJ Senior Championship
Championship Division
Sichol Cup
deRham Cup
Hay Cup
Mason Cup
Tomes Cup
Ramapo Valley Cup
Fall Classic
Governor’s Cup
Mixed Champions
McVickar Cup
Benziger Cup
Joseph Furlong IV
Kirk Kashevaroff
Scott Fife
Jack Horney
Igor Kosharsky
Ray Carli
Tyler Cline
Tyler Cline
Avinash Ranwoot
Mark Brown & Phil Hughes
Keith Kucinski & James DePiero Jr
Jay & Patty Mottola
Gross: Ron & Mary Fuerst
Net: Tim & Jill Johnson
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS
Club Championship
9-Hole Championship
Senior Champion
Super Senior Champion
Medalist
Eleanor Madronal
Laurie Zellweger
Governor’s Cup
Flaming Foilage
Armageddon
Allison Kucinski
Aileen Bruner
Doreen Rose
Karen Cariddi
Maureen Cook
Maureen Cook
Karen Banyo
Kellie Baldwin
Joette Fullerton
Nathalie Maio
Allison Kucinski
GOLF
UPDATE
While the tournament season has come to a close (except for Bloodies & Bagels!), we’d like to recognize some of our recent winners:
In October, the Men’s tournament season closed with our final “major” – the Fall Classic Member-Member Mark Brown & Phil Hughes outlasted Mike McSweeney & Bobby Antonicello down the stretch of the Flight Champions Shoot-Out to win the Fall Classic for the second time (2018) together.
In the Robert Trent Jones Senior Championship Kirk Kashevaroff defeated Runner-Up Dan Creed to claim his sixth Senior Championship and fourth in a row
In the Champions’ Division: Scott Fife defeated Runner-Up Kirk Kashevaroff, who was in his first year of eligibility, to win his third Champions’ Division title – having won in 2015, 2022, & now 2024
In the Sichol Cup, Jack Horney defeated Runner-Up Jay Mottola to win his second title (2022 & 2024)
In the Governor’s Cup, Keith Kucinski & James DePiero, Jr., earned their first Governor’s Cup together as partners when they defeated 2022 Champions and 2023 Semi-Finalists Jake Lindsay & Rob DePiero by a ‘4 & 2’ margin in the finals The father versus son dynamic added a fun twist to an already competitive match
In the Armageddon Tournament, Allison Kucinski won for the fourth consecutive year when she defeated Runner-Up Kellie Baldwin ‘3 & 2’ in the individual handicap match play finals
In the Ladies’ 9-Hole Club Championship, Aileen Bruner defended her title when she defeated Runner-Up Gail Washburn in an exciting match that needed 10 holes to determine the winner
GOLF
CLOSING INFORMATION
The Golf Clubhouse and related food & beverage services will close on Sunday, November 24th
The Golf Shop, Bag Room, Practice Facility, and Golf Course will remain open (weather dependent) until Sunday, December 8th
Holes and flagsticks will remain in the green until further notice; and motorized golf carts will still be available during posted times Please note that the entire Golf Operation will be closed on November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please make arrangements to remove your golf bag from the bag room on or before December 8th if you should need them before the start of the 2025 golf season Also, please remove any belongings from your locker prior to this date should you need them over the winter
UPCOMING EVENTS GOLF
Bloodies & Bagels Cross-Country Tournament
November 23rd
Last Day of Golf Clubhouse Services
November 24th
Last Day of Golf Operation
December 8th
The Golf Shop will host our annual Holiday Party and S Friday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 24th Complimentary wine and beer will be served All in-stock merchandise will be on sale. For your convenience, gift wrapping and shipping services are available This is a great time of year to get a jump on your holiday shopping and use some of that stored away Golf Shop credit.
DIRECTORY
y St. John, CCM, CCE, General Manager/COO n@thetuxedoclub org 51-7313
el Britts, CCM, Assistant General Manager s@thetuxedoclub org 51-7329
Chisholm, Director of Racquet Sports holm@thetuxedoclub org 51-7345
Gaertner, Director of Membership & Marketing tner@thetuxedoclub.org 51-4791 ext 318
y R. Klossner, Director of Agronomy sner@thetuxedoclub.org 51-5147
a E. Kobrick, MBA, CHAE, Director of Finance, an Resources & Information Technology ick@thetuxedoclub org 51-7314
d Kruck, Executive Chef k@thetuxedoclub org 51-7311
Muldoon, PGA, Director of Golf doon@thetuxedoclub.org 51-4543
