[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHAUTAUQUA GOLF CLUB

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2014

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Chautauqua Golf Club on its 100th anniversary. This historic venue, 
located in beautiful Chautauqua, New York, hosted its first round of 
golf on July 18, 1914.
  Over the past 100 years, Chautauqua Golf Club has hosted legendary 
golfers including Ben Hogan, Walter Hagen, Sam Snead, and Jack Cawsey. 
The Club's courses have been enjoyed by countless celebrities and 
dignitaries, including former President Bill Clinton. Each of these 
individuals has experienced the superior design and character offered 
by the two four-star courses designed by famous golf architect Donald 
Ross.
  The Club has hosted numerous tournaments throughout its history. 
Since 2000, it has partnered with Jamestown Community College to host 
the National Junior College Athletic Association's Men's Division III 
National Championship. In addition, an annual Professional-Amateur 
Tournament to benefit the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is held at 
the Club.
  Chautauqua Golf Club recently opened the Golf Learning Center, a 
teaching and practice facility that serves golfers of all ages and 
skill levels. The center focuses on teaching strategies, improving 
skills, and fostering an appreciation for the finer points of the game. 
This center, which is ideal for families, school teams, and community 
groups, intends to make the game of golf accessible to everyone.
  I once again commend Chautauqua Golf Club on its 100th anniversary. I 
am proud to recognize this remarkable accomplishment and the great 
contributions the Club has made, and will continue to make, to New 
York's 23rd Congressional District.

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