What’s the Best Exercise for Seniors?

The benefits of exercise are well known, whether it’s an improved appearance and stronger bones or greater flexibility and a healthier heart. But exercise offers many lesser-known benefits, especially exercise for seniors. Not only can it provide physical advantages, but exercise and mental health have long been linked and it can even help improve memory. … Read More

Maintaining Balance in Active Retirement Communities

Staying active is the key to enjoying and prolonging your golden years. Living in active retirement communities helps you maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, but making your fitness a regimen makes a real difference. For older adults, consistent, not vigorous, exercise is the way to go. As the body’s muscles and bones grow weaker … Read More

Staying Golf Ready Over the Winter

Many of us don’t have the opportunity to get away to warmer climates for the winter, however, we still want to keep our golf game sharp. When it’s too cold to play here’s what we can do!  Instead of playing a four hour round of golf, we can spend time keeping our bodies in shape … Read More

The Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) Charitable Gift to the 1LT Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund

On November 8th, 2016 key members of the Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) presented a charitable donation in the amount of $17,421.00 towards the 1LT Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund. This extraordinary amount was made possible thanks to the efforts of countless many who participated in the WWGA “Keep It Local” Charity tournament on … Read More

“Run for the Roses” Ladies Member-Guest Tournament at Westlake Golf & Country Club

Thanks to the efforts of Cheryl Johnston, Mary MacAllister, and Diane O’Connor, 104 members of the Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) and their guests enjoyed the Kentucky Derby themed Member-Guest tournament at the Westlake Golf & Country Club on July 21st, 2016. In addition to the best ball “Stableford” golf tournament, participants enjoyed placing their … Read More

The NJPGA Assistant/Open Play Tournament

On June 20th the Westlake Golf and Country Club played host to the New Jersey PGA Assistant/Open Stroke play tournament.  A field of 50 Pro’s and Assistant competed. All expressed delight at playing at this very beautiful and challenging course. The Winner this year was Tyler Hall, the pro at The Upper Montclair County Club, … Read More

Life After Retirement Can Be Rich

When people think about retiring, sometimes people worry that they will be bored and lonely. What is life like after work is done? It’s hard to imagine when you’ve been an integral part of a company, school or institution for years and now have to relearn how to live in some ways, after retirement. The … Read More

The Biggest Mistake New Golfers Make (Some Seasoned Players Also)…

Photo by John Hardy Recently, I spoke with our Director of Golf, Kevin Maciorowski, here at Westlake Golf and Country Club with the question, “What is the biggest mistake new or seasoned golfers make?” Kevin’s answer was very informative and something we should keep in mind as we continue playing the game we love! I … Read More