Winged Foot Golf Club, photo by Lawrence Lembrecht
Mamaroneck, NY April 13, 2016 – Winged Foot Golf Club (WFGC), internationally famous and historical private club in Mamaroneck, NY, announces a unique groundbreaking event to be held on November 10, 2016. WFGC will host a Friends of James Beard Benefits (FOJBB) dinner that will launch the iconic “coffee table” book and collectible, Golf Kitchen.
Founded in 2014 by CEO Diana DeLucia, an internationally recognized culinary writer/photographer, Golf Kitchen™ (GK) is truly a culinary journey through many of golf’s finest kitchens around the world, including WFGC, which recently completed a total renovation of its premier facility under the supervision of Executive Chef Rhy Waddington. The dinner will feature Executive Chefs from participating GK destinations around the world. They will prepare their award winning recipes featured in the GK 500+ page book, recognized as a significant catalyst in bringing food and golf together through the history, photos, recipes, and stories of 18 high end golf clubs and destinations on the Golf Kitchen™ Journey.
“The entire Winged Foot Golf Club culinary team is truly excited and honored to host the launch of this great publication - Golf Kitchen”, said Rhy Waddington, Executive Chef at WFGC. “Diana has worked tirelessly to create this world class publication which promotes the top caliber chefs and their craft in the private club world” he added. “Hosting chefs from around the world to celebrate the launch at Winged Foot will be a real highlight for everyone involved, including our membership, as well as benefiting the James Beard Foundation, which is so close to my heart.”
“Winged Foot Golf Club has been exceedingly generous to the James Beard Foundation, hosting several James Beard House dinners that have exemplified Chef Rhy’s elegant and technique-driven cooking, celebrated delicious seasonal New York state bounty, while showcasing world-class wines," said Diane Harris Brown, Director of Educational and Community Programming for the James Beard Foundation. “The results have dazzled our guests and enriched our legacy. We are thrilled that WFGC wanted to host a FOJBB dinner, which are among our important programs supporting the JBF Scholarship Programs.”
Diana DeLucia, Founder and CEO of Golf Kitchen™, who will share both her vision and incredible journey from concept to launch at the dinner, remarked, “As a member of the culinary scene for many years, I am indeed honored to be hosting a Friends of James Beard Benefit.” And she added, “Coupled with our partnership with Colin Burns, Rhy Waddington, and the entire WFGC team, my personal passion to bring golf and food together around the globe is truly happening. I am so appreciative of everyone’s support.”
About Winged Foot Golf Club: Winged Foot Golf Club is a historic and prestigious country club located in Mamaroneck, New York. In August, 1921, certificates of incorporation were drawn up for both The Winged Foot Holding Corporation, and Winged Foot Golf Club, Inc., thus establishing the legal entity of the club. A committee had been at work for six months in late 1920 and early 1921, visiting properties that seemed suitable in Westchester County, investigating sites comprising every acre of available land south of White Plains and east of the Harlem Railroad. The New York firm of C.C. Lewis and Brothers was retained to negotiate the purchase of the site and, after considerable effort, was able to obtain an initial 280 acres of the tract. The firm then came up with a plan and proposal to construct the 36 holes and sell them to the club as a completed project. In May 1922, this proposal was accepted by Winged Foot’s directors, and a contract was signed under the terms of which the C.C. Lewis organization purchased the land and began construction. Winged Foot was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1923. The club hosted its first U.S. Open six years later, when Bobby Jones delivered one of the biggest shots in championship history with a 12-foot putt on the final hole to force a 36-hole playoff, which he won the next day. Winged Foot's West Course has hosted the U.S. Open five times and a PGA Championship. The East Course has hosted the U.S. Women's Open twice and the U.S. Senior Open, as well as numerous amateur events.
About Friends of James Beard Benefits®: James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard's legacy of culinary education and support through a scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation's mission. The JBF National Scholars, The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships, and the James Beard Foundation School Scholarships have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a post-secondary institution for food studies. Professional grants are also available for independent work, study and travel. For more information visit: www.jamesbeard.org/events/fojbb
About Golf Kitchen: Founded in 2014 by CEO Diana DeLucia, an internationally recognized culinary writer/photographer, Golf Kitchen™ is a unique portfolio of recipes, photos, and interviews from the kitchens and fairways of 16 well-known golf destinations. Diana initially introduced the concept in 2013 through her top selling book Golf Club World, Behind the Gates. She will introduce the high class 500+ page "coffee table" book and collectible - Golf Kitchen – on November 10, 2016 at a Friends of James Beard Foundation Dinner featuring chefs from participating global Golf Kitchen™ teams at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. This illustrious event will launch the world of food (chefs, recipes, kitchens, etc.) coming together with the history, photographs, and stories of 16 high end golf clubs and destinations around the world, including Winged Foot Golf Club - New York, USA, Golf du Palais Royal/Golf de l'Ocean – Morocco, Kingston Heath Golf Club – Australia, Emirates Golf Club – Dubai, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico, Banyan Tree Phuket – Thailand, and other unique destinations. Portions of the proceeds from book sales will benefit World Central Kitchen, supporting impoverished children around the world, as well as the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Founded in 2014 by CEO Diana DeLucia, an internationally recognized culinary writer/photographer, Golf Kitchen™ (GK) is truly a culinary journey through many of golf’s finest kitchens around the world, including WFGC, which recently completed a total renovation of its premier facility under the supervision of Executive Chef Rhy Waddington. The dinner will feature Executive Chefs from participating GK destinations around the world. They will prepare their award winning recipes featured in the GK 500+ page book, recognized as a significant catalyst in bringing food and golf together through the history, photos, recipes, and stories of 18 high end golf clubs and destinations on the Golf Kitchen™ Journey.
“The entire Winged Foot Golf Club culinary team is truly excited and honored to host the launch of this great publication - Golf Kitchen”, said Rhy Waddington, Executive Chef at WFGC. “Diana has worked tirelessly to create this world class publication which promotes the top caliber chefs and their craft in the private club world” he added. “Hosting chefs from around the world to celebrate the launch at Winged Foot will be a real highlight for everyone involved, including our membership, as well as benefiting the James Beard Foundation, which is so close to my heart.”
“Winged Foot Golf Club has been exceedingly generous to the James Beard Foundation, hosting several James Beard House dinners that have exemplified Chef Rhy’s elegant and technique-driven cooking, celebrated delicious seasonal New York state bounty, while showcasing world-class wines," said Diane Harris Brown, Director of Educational and Community Programming for the James Beard Foundation. “The results have dazzled our guests and enriched our legacy. We are thrilled that WFGC wanted to host a FOJBB dinner, which are among our important programs supporting the JBF Scholarship Programs.”
Diana DeLucia, Founder and CEO of Golf Kitchen™, who will share both her vision and incredible journey from concept to launch at the dinner, remarked, “As a member of the culinary scene for many years, I am indeed honored to be hosting a Friends of James Beard Benefit.” And she added, “Coupled with our partnership with Colin Burns, Rhy Waddington, and the entire WFGC team, my personal passion to bring golf and food together around the globe is truly happening. I am so appreciative of everyone’s support.”
About Winged Foot Golf Club: Winged Foot Golf Club is a historic and prestigious country club located in Mamaroneck, New York. In August, 1921, certificates of incorporation were drawn up for both The Winged Foot Holding Corporation, and Winged Foot Golf Club, Inc., thus establishing the legal entity of the club. A committee had been at work for six months in late 1920 and early 1921, visiting properties that seemed suitable in Westchester County, investigating sites comprising every acre of available land south of White Plains and east of the Harlem Railroad. The New York firm of C.C. Lewis and Brothers was retained to negotiate the purchase of the site and, after considerable effort, was able to obtain an initial 280 acres of the tract. The firm then came up with a plan and proposal to construct the 36 holes and sell them to the club as a completed project. In May 1922, this proposal was accepted by Winged Foot’s directors, and a contract was signed under the terms of which the C.C. Lewis organization purchased the land and began construction. Winged Foot was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1923. The club hosted its first U.S. Open six years later, when Bobby Jones delivered one of the biggest shots in championship history with a 12-foot putt on the final hole to force a 36-hole playoff, which he won the next day. Winged Foot's West Course has hosted the U.S. Open five times and a PGA Championship. The East Course has hosted the U.S. Women's Open twice and the U.S. Senior Open, as well as numerous amateur events.
About Friends of James Beard Benefits®: James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard's legacy of culinary education and support through a scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation's mission. The JBF National Scholars, The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships, and the James Beard Foundation School Scholarships have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a post-secondary institution for food studies. Professional grants are also available for independent work, study and travel. For more information visit: www.jamesbeard.org/events/fojbb
About Golf Kitchen: Founded in 2014 by CEO Diana DeLucia, an internationally recognized culinary writer/photographer, Golf Kitchen™ is a unique portfolio of recipes, photos, and interviews from the kitchens and fairways of 16 well-known golf destinations. Diana initially introduced the concept in 2013 through her top selling book Golf Club World, Behind the Gates. She will introduce the high class 500+ page "coffee table" book and collectible - Golf Kitchen – on November 10, 2016 at a Friends of James Beard Foundation Dinner featuring chefs from participating global Golf Kitchen™ teams at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. This illustrious event will launch the world of food (chefs, recipes, kitchens, etc.) coming together with the history, photographs, and stories of 16 high end golf clubs and destinations around the world, including Winged Foot Golf Club - New York, USA, Golf du Palais Royal/Golf de l'Ocean – Morocco, Kingston Heath Golf Club – Australia, Emirates Golf Club – Dubai, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico, Banyan Tree Phuket – Thailand, and other unique destinations. Portions of the proceeds from book sales will benefit World Central Kitchen, supporting impoverished children around the world, as well as the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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