Lowell Schulman (2002)

Lowell Schulman’s contributions to the game, as a builder, philanthropist, and trusted adviser, stretched over five decades in which he intertwined a successful career with a love for golf.

A commercial real-estate developer, Schulman was a longtime member of Old Oaks Country Club and helped create the nearby Brae Burn Country Club in the early 1960s, marking his first “hands-on” involvement in the game. He went on to help develop Atlantic Golf Club in the 90s, and shared his experience in the book, “Miracle on Breeze Hill – The Making of Atlantic Golf Club.” He silently donated the proceeds from the work to the Westchester and Long Island Caddie Scholarship Funds.

Schulman also served the game as a volunteer. He was an influential member of the Met PGA’s Advisory Board and received the Sam Snead Award in 1994. He was a longtime member of the USGA’s Museum Committee and made significant donations of rare antique golf ceramics to Golf House.

As a board member of the MGA Foundation, Schulman was a passionate spokesperson for junior golf programs, acted as chairman of the annual GOLFWORKS outing, and was co-chair of the Foundation’s Capital Campaign. He was also critical in help the Foundation and Met PGA locate a First Tee facility at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx.

Schulman’s unique contributions to golf represented the highest standards of a true gentleman of the game. He passed away in 2017 at age 91. His contributions to golf were varied and truly unique and represent the highest standards of a true gentleman of the game.  While Lowell achieved great financial success, he was happy to devote his time and talent to the smallest of jobs to preserve the game’s values. A man who, with Atlantic, created a world-class course, but was just as passionate about his role in finding a place for underprivileged kids to play at the nine-hole course in the Bronx.  Truly a life well lived, a life in balance.