Golf: Playing it forward leads to course growth at Pinehaven

The Play It Forward initiative of the golf industry has led to significant changes at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, where the game has become more enjoyable for the women's membership.

Milos said the commitment by the club not only to move the tees forward but also to get them rated for tournament and league play has been a big factor in making the course equally enjoyable for both the serious, competitive women members and social golfers.

"It's important for people to play at a distance that reflects their playing ability," said Pierotti, who added that hitting shorter irons into the green on a course with the playing conditions of a country club makes Pinehaven a desirable track for golfers of all levels.

First flight, gross, 39, Anne Van Buren (Pinehaven); net, 33 , Gail Brophy (Saratoga National).

[...] flight, gross: 42, Anne Poulin (Mohawk); net, 33, Nancy Ingersoll (Saratoga Polo).

[...] flight, gross, 44, Christine Brown (Winding Brook); net: 31, Michele Suprunowicz (Saratoga Polo).