named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Golf Program
Offers member golf leagues, tournaments, junior development, PGA instruction, and club fitting; includes an 18-hole course redesigned by notable architects.
Social & Dining Events
Hosts member events such as Mixed Twilights, Club Galas, Holiday Parties, and family-friendly barbecues and pizza nights.
Tennis & Paddle Program
Provides Har-Tru tennis courts with clinics, leagues, and instruction; features three heated platform tennis courts for winter play with seasonal events.
Youth Activities Program
Structured programs for children including junior golf, tennis clinics, swim teams, and summer camp to encourage family participation.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 2 activities
- Maintain and operate tennis and platform tennis facilitiesOperates nine Har-Tru clay tennis courts maintained to a high standard and three heated platform tennis courts with a warming hut, supporting year-round racquet sports programming including winter play.
- Provide tennis instruction and programmingOffers year-round tennis programming including seasonal clinics, camps, private and group lessons, and team instruction for members of all ages, led by a Director of Racquet Sports and three full-time professionals.
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Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 2 activities
- Operate golf shop and member servicesManages a full-service golf shop offering curated apparel, equipment, and accessories with seasonal updates to support member needs and enhance the golfing experience.
- Provide golf instruction and player development programsOffers professional golf instruction including private lessons, group clinics, club fitting, and junior development programs for members of all ages and skill levels, with structured progression from basic skills to on-course play.
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Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
- Host competitive and social golf eventsOrganizes and hosts competitive and social golf events for men, women, juniors, and families, including club tournaments, junior interclub leagues, member-guest outings, and historical USGA championships such as the Women's Amateur in 1898.
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Youth and Community Tennis Instruction 1 activity
- Host competitive and social tennis eventsOrganizes competitive and social tennis events for members, including singles, doubles, mixed, junior, senior, team, parent-child, twilight, and inter-league play, with organized competitions and post-event gatherings such as barbecues and pizza events.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Host member social and dining eventsProvides full-service à la carte dining with Progressive American Cuisine and hosts regular member social events such as Mixed Twilights, Club Galas, Holiday Parties, and post-event receptions with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and on-course refreshments.
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Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 1 activity
- Operate curling programOperates the only curling rink in the metropolitan area, offering a unique recreational sport opportunity for members.
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Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate junior golf and youth development programsRuns comprehensive junior golf programs including summer camps, PGA Junior League participation, parent-child tournaments, and multi-week clinics to support youth development and family engagement in golf.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operate private country club facilityOperates a full-service country club in Ardsley-On-Hudson, NY, providing social, recreational, and dining amenities for members and their families, including access to golf, tennis, platform tennis, curling, swimming, and youth programs.
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Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
- Operate youth and family programsRuns a Youth Activities Program for all age groups, including summer camp, swim teams, and multi-sport clinics in golf and tennis, designed to engage families and attract new members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.14M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$7.36M66%
Investment income$68K1%
Other revenue$3.71M
expenses
Total expenses$10.76M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22.38M
Cash$3.91M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.05M
Net assets$16.33M
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JAMES BENDER | GOLF PRO | 40 | $691K |
| BENOIT GHESQUIERE | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $494K |
| JOHN CASSAS | RACQUETS PRO | 40 | $442K |
| GEORGE FLAY | EXECUTIVE CHEF | 40 | $259K |
| BRODIE SHERBURNE | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $227K |
| AMY LISTERMAN | CFO | 40 | $207K |
board members · 14
- BEVERLY MICHEL — GOVERNOR
- CARRIE O'DEA — GOVERNOR
- CHRISTOPHER CHRISTENSEN — VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
- DERIC HETZEL — GOVERNOR
- GERALD MALONE — GOVERNOR
- HAIKO GERATZ — GOVERNOR
- JENNIFER KALAPOUTIS — GOVERNOR
- JESSE CLINTON — GOVERNOR
- KEITH E CANTON — VICE PRESIDENT
- KEVIN PLUNKETT — GOVERNOR
- PETER HEINE — VICE PRESIDENT
- THOMAS MEISNER — VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
- TIMOTHY VINCENT — PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT
- YOUNG-YI CLINTON — GOVERNOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Ben Ghesquiere Partner — General Manager responsible for handling membership inquiries.
- John Cassas Partner — Head Racquets Pro who develops and leads the tennis program, including instruction and event organization.
- Northstar Technologies Partner — Provides club management software for Ardsley Country Club.
- Not specified Partner — Hosts events for external groups or organizations through golf outing packages.
- PGA Junior League Partner — Partners with PGA Junior League to support junior golf programming and youth player development
- USGA Partner — Hosted the third USGA Women's Amateur Golf Tournament in 1898.
- other great clubs in the Westchester area Partner — Competes against other clubs in the Westchester area through the Junior Interclub League.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Member Experience Modelmethodology: member_experience_modelBy integrating tradition, sportsmanship, professional support, and high-quality dining and recreational programming, the club enhances member satisfaction and retention because these elements collectively create a differentiated, high-value social and family environment.
- Golf Course as Anchor Amenitymethodology: golf-course-as-anchor-amenityBy designing a distinctive and challenging golf course, the club attracts and retains members because the course serves as a primary differentiator and focal point of membership value.
- Inclusive, Year-Round Recreation Programmingmethodology: inclusive_programmingBy offering diverse, year-round programming across sports like tennis and platform tennis with formats for all ages and skill levels, the club sustains engagement because members can participate regardless of age or season, increasing utilization and social integration.
- Progressive Skill Development in Junior Golfmethodology: progressive-skill-developmentBy using a structured, progressive curriculum that advances from fundamentals to full play, the club develops young golfers effectively because skill-building follows a developmentally appropriate sequence that increases competence and confidence.