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famous people who were members to the
famous golfers who played here and the
tournaments that were hosted,” says John
Gomez, CCM, who began as a waiter 17
years ago and is now the club’s manager.
“It’s great to work at a club that’s got
this rich of a history and one that’s been
part of the community for such a long
time.”
With such tradition, however, comes a
mandate not always apparent elsewhere.
SIMPLE ELEGANCE
Though structural and other necessary
clubhouse upgrades are made as warrant-
ed, Gomez and his colleagues go to great
lengths to maintain a feel he described as
“like their own homes” – which provides
long-term members a comfortable experi-
ence but doesn’t force the club to act like
something it’s not.
Westfield is a town of 30,316 people in
Union County, and the club sits roughly
20 miles due west of the New York City
boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Existing membership stands at 561, which
Gomez says allows for a family friendly
atmosphere with a varying clientele that
