A New Start for Sullivan County Golf Club

May 3, 2026, 15:07
USSports

Introduction

The Sullivan County Golf Club is an old golf place in New York. Tom Coyne is the new manager. He wants to save the club from closing.

Main Body

The club started in 1925. For many years, it was a great place for people. But the club became old and broken. The roofs were bad and the water pipes did not work. The grass was too wet. Tom Coyne and his team fixed the club. They changed the golf course to make it better. They added a place to practice hitting the ball. The club is now simple and not for rich people only. Famous people like Bill Murray and Jason Kelce gave money to the club. This money helps the club stay open. Now, rich members pay more money so local people can play for less money.

Conclusion

The club was almost gone. Now, it is a safe place for the community to play golf.

Learning

THE 'OLD vs. NEW' SWITCH

In this story, we see how things change. To reach A2, you need to describe a change in status. Look at these word pairs from the text:

  • Old/Broken →\rightarrow Fixed/Better
  • Closing →\rightarrow Stay open
  • Rich people only →\rightarrow Local people

Quick Logic: When something is bad, we use verbs like fixed or changed to make it good.

Example Patterns:

  • The roofs were bad →\rightarrow Tom fixed the roofs.
  • The pipes did not work →\rightarrow They fixed the pipes.

Vocabulary Tip: Instead of saying "very good," use Better when comparing the past to the present.

Vocabulary Learning

club (n.)
a place where people play sports
Example:The golf club is a popular place for locals.
golf (n.)
a sport played on a large outdoor course
Example:They enjoy playing golf every weekend.
manager (n.)
a person who runs a business
Example:The manager organizes the club's events.
save (v.)
to keep something from being lost or destroyed
Example:He wants to save the club from closing.
closing (n.)
the act of stopping something from operating
Example:The club faced the risk of closing.
started (v.)
to begin
Example:The club started in 1925.
great (adj.)
very good or impressive
Example:It was a great place for people.
broken (adj.)
damaged or not working
Example:The club became old and broken.
roofs (n.)
the top covering of a building
Example:The roofs were bad and needed repair.
water (n.)
liquid that people drink
Example:The water pipes did not work.
pipes (n.)
tubes that carry water
Example:The water pipes were broken.
grass (n.)
green plant covering the ground
Example:The grass was too wet.
wet (adj.)
covered with water
Example:The grass was too wet to play.
fixed (v.)
repaired
Example:They fixed the club.
better (adj.)
improved
Example:The course was made better.
practice (n.)
an activity for improvement
Example:They added a place to practice.
ball (n.)
object used in sports
Example:They practice hitting the ball.
simple (adj.)
easy to understand
Example:The club is now simple.
rich (adj.)
having a lot of money
Example:The club is not for rich people only.
money (n.)
currency used for buying things
Example:They gave money to the club.
help (v.)
to assist
Example:This money helps the club stay open.
stay (v.)
to remain
Example:The club stays open.
open (adj.)
available for use
Example:The club is open to everyone.
members (n.)
people who belong to a group
Example:Rich members pay more money.
play (v.)
to engage in a sport
Example:Local people can play for less money.
community (n.)
group of local people
Example:The club is a safe place for the community.
safe (adj.)
protected from danger
Example:The club is a safe place.