Yardley Member Newsletter - Spring 2018
|
|
A Message From the President
|
|
Dear Fellow Members:
While the date says it’s spring outside, I’m not sure that Mother Nature has taken the opportunity to look at the calendar! Coming out of a cold and snowy March, April has to be a better month. April also brings on the start of the golf season with both Women’s and Men’s opening days, the start of GAP and WGAP matches and the start of regular tee times. I am sure that all of you are looking forward to that as much as I am. Make sure you sign up and participate in the opening day events. They are always a lot of fun and a great kickoff to the new golf season.
After the numerous winter “Nor’easter” storms we had in March, Matt Glenn and his crew have had a busy time trying to both get the course ready for the golf season (aeration) and cleaning up the downed tree limbs and debris scattered all over the course. I know a lot of us were anxious to get out on the course as soon as the snow melted, but we had to make sure the debris was cleaned up first. As usual, Matt and the crew did a great job. With some warm weather and rain, the course is going to green up quickly.
The Golf Shop is also getting ready for the new golf season. New merchandise is arriving daily and the Shop is well stocked with the latest and greatest. John Shapcott, our head pro, also has been getting in new clubs for us to try. He also has a “Demo Day” scheduled for Friday, April 27
th
, with Callaway and Ping reps available to show off their new equipment.
By the time you read this article YCC’s new website should be up and running. A lot of work has gone into the new website and I would like to thank Deb Linde for all the leadership she has provided in bringing this project to fruition. We now have a “Member’s Only” section where you will have access to all kinds of information, like calendars, tournament schedules, Rules and Regulations, financials and Board Meeting Minutes, etc. Check it out at
www.yardleycc.com
.
The difficult weather this past winter caused the golf course to be closed for long periods of time. While those closures were good for giving the course a rest, it was not good for the Club financially. We lost a lot of Pub revenue we would normally get on the weekends, without losing the daily expenses of labor, utilities, etc. We cannot budget for “weather”; we just have to deal with it. We are planning on having some “member events” over the next couple of months to try to help us recoup some of that lost revenue. One of those events will be a wine tasting and dinner on Thursday, April 26
th
. I encourage all of you to support your Club and attend. I’m sure you will have a great evening, meet new people and experience the camaraderie that Yardley Country Club is known for. In addition, we will be having Tom & Ernie here for some great Friday night entertainment. Look for more events to be announced in the near future. Again, we need everybody to please come and support your Club.
Dave Zewe
President
|
|
From the Membership Department
|
|
Spring is here, clocks are forward, clubs are cleaned and Yardley Country Club is ready for an exciting and fun 2018 Golf Season!!
Yardley Country Club has launched a new website in April 2018. Just want to point out some new features on the website
1. Ease of Use – User Friendly
2. Social Media Buttons
3. Member Login that will house items such as Board Updates, Financials, Rules and Regulations and Newsletters
If you haven’t brought in a friend, relative or neighbor to Yardley Country Club yet, now is a great time with our MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM. The MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM is any member who refers a new member can receive up to $250 credit.
Any questions, please call the Business Office at (215) 493-4531, ext. 100.
Welcome to our Newest YCC Members…..
Barbara Deacon
Chase Stover
John DiPasquale
Ray Pyontek
Joe Hass, Jr
Joe Hass, III
|
|
Another slow March and now we are ready to get started with the golf season. My staff will remain the same for 2018 as both Rick and Bridget are returning along with Chris Colt to run the outside staff. Our Golf Shop is starting to load up with new equipment from Callaway, Ping & TaylorMade, as well as new apparel from Under Armour, Adidas, Footjoy, Ahead, Greg Norman & Donald Ross. So, stop in and check out what’s new! The tournament schedule has been completed and is posted around the club. Below you can find the list of golf events happening over the next two months. The course will be busy so please make sure you check in with the Golf Shop if you have any questions. Let’s hope Mother Nature is kind to us and we have a great 2018 golf season.
Save the Date!
Demo Day April 27
th
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Come out and try the newest equipment from Callaway & Ping. Trade in your old clubs and upgrade to the newest Callaway Rogue equipment, contact Golf Shop for more details.
Golf Ball Sale
Both Callaway & Titleist are offering a Buy three dozen get one dozen free promotion through the middle of April. Contact the Golf Shop for more details.
John Shapcott, Golf Pro
(215) 493-4531, ext. 105
|
|
April
14 – Men’s Opening Day 9:00 a.m. Shotgun
15 – Women’s Opening Day 9:00 a.m. Shotgun
18 – Trenton District Pro-Am 1:00 p.m. SG
18 - Junior Clinic 6:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.
22 – Gap Match 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. TT
24 – WGAP Match 9:00 a.m. - Shotgun (@Talamore)
25 – Golf League 5:00 p.m. - Shotgun
25 - Junior Clinic 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
27 – WGAP Match 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Home (vs. Springhaven)
27 - Ping & Callaway Demo Day 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
28 - Junior Clinic 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
29 – Gap Match 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. TT
|
|
May
1 – WGAP Match 9:00 a.m. Shotgun (@ Jericho)
2 – Golf League 5:00 p.m. Shotgun
2 - Junior Clinic 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
4 – WGAP Match 9:00 a.m. Shotgun (@ Rivercrest)
5 – Junior Clinic 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
6 – Gap Match 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. TT
8 – WGAP Match 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Home (vs. Plymouth)
9 – Golf League 5:00 p.m. Shotgun
9 - Junior Clinic 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
11 – Yardley Invitational 1:00 pm Shotgun
12 - Golfweek AM Tour 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. TT
12 - Junior Clinic 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12 – President & Curtis Cup Qualifying starts
16 – Golf League 5:00 p.m. Shotgun
16 - Junior Clinic 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
17 – Conwell Egan 1:00 p.m. Shotgun
18 – Golf & Grill 4:30 p.m. Shotgun
19 – President & Curtis Cup Qualifying Ends
19 - Junior Clinic 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
20 – 1st Round President & Curtis Cup
23 – Yardley 1 Day Member Guest 1:00 p.m. Shotgun
26 – Junior Clinic 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
28 – Memorial Day Tournament 8:30 a.m. Shotgun
30 – Golf League 5:00 p.m. Shotgun
|
|
Golf Instruction
The Importance of proper alignment of your body to the target at address is an essential element of any productive full golf swing, as it encourages a consistent swing path and club face alignment to the target at impact. That said, it is also one of the most commonly misunderstood and under-emphasized aspects of the swing with average golfers. To align yourself properly to a target requires your feet, knees, hips, and shoulders to be positioned PARALLEL to the target line at address, assuming you have approximately average flexibility and are not hampered by injuries. In doing so you will increase the chances your club head will strike the ball at the bottom of the swing arc with the club path and club face in line with the target.
Having problems with your alignment? Maybe it’s time to take a lesson. Below are the 2018 golf lesson rates. Lessons are available Tuesday thru Sunday with John, Rick or Bridget.
½ hour Lesson - $50
1-Hour Lesson - $90
Playing Lesson by the Hour - $100
Junior Lessons
Ages 13-17 / $40 Per ½ Hour
Ages 6-12 / $30 per ½ Hour
Premium Package
Buy 3 – ½ Hour Lessons get 1 free - $150
Buy 3 - 1 Hour Lessons get 1 free - $270
Ultimate Package
Buy 6 – ½ Hour Lessons and get 1 Free - $300
Buy 6 – 1 Hour Lessons and get 1 free - $540
|
|
Well, as I’m typing this we are in the middle of our fourth nor’easter on the first days of spring. January and February were fairly mild and going into March we had high hopes of finishing some projects and quite possibly getting ahead of the game for the golf season. However, I don’t need to tell you what Mother Nature had planned for us instead.
We were able to get Greens aerification finished in between cleaning up from the storms. We will continue to clean up and prepare the course for the 2018 golf season. Our first priority after cleanup will be finishing #10 bunkers. After that, the Greens Committee and I will prioritize our project list and continue improving the golf course.
The crew and I are excited to get the 2018 season up and running, and just like last year, we will maintain great playing conditions while making improvements throughout the year. Please keep an eye out for the projects we will be doing while you are enjoying the golf course.
Just remember to please keep repairing ball marks and filling divots to help keep the golf course in great condition. I hope to see you out on the course soon.
Thank you,
Matt Glenn
Golf Course Superintendent
|
|
YARDLEY WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOC.
By Chris McHugh
NEW BLOOD
Let’s welcome the following new lady to the 2017 -2018 YWGA Executive Board. Thanks for volunteering, Maggie Coe, secretary.
YCC BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The ladies of YCC now have significant numbers on YCC committees:
1. Deb Lane Linde is on the YCC Board of Governors
2. Deb Lane Linde chairs the YCC Membership Committee
2. Sue Malone is on the YCC Tournament Committee
3. Deb Wagner is on the YCC Greens Committee
4. Lynn Apple & Pat Rodeawald are on the YCC Food & Beverage Committee
5. Jane Warwick & Joanne Jeffers are on the YCC Membership Committee
6. Chris McHugh is on the YCC Rules & Regulations Committee
NEW MEMBERS
We would like to welcome our new member to the YCC: Barbara Deacon. See you on the course, Barbara.
KEY DATES
Opening Dinner, Thurs., April 12th. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sign up in the Locker Room.
Opening Day, Sun. April 15th. 9:00 a.m. shotgun. Breakfast & lunch.
Sign up in the locker room or call the Golf Shop. Price: TBD, but it will be a bargain!
Our WGAP Team
YCC ladies will again be fielding a team to compete in the WGAP matches in the spring. The team is captained by the ever loyal, Janet McIlvaine.
Women's Trenton District Golf Association (
WTDGA)
TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton, NJ, has officially joined the WTDGA. WTDGA members are eligible to play tournaments scheduled at Jasna. Copies of the 2018 WTDGA tournament schedule are in the locker room; help yourself. If you have any questions, our reps to the WTDGA are Karen Klemp and Shirley Turner.
MARTINI LEAGUE
The Martini League meets every Tuesday about 5:30 p.m. or whenever you can get there. Cocktails, dinner, conversation. All welcome; very informal. No need to sign up, just show up.
|
|
HAPPENINGS
Happening # 1.
The biggest happening was the birth of a new golfer. Proud parents are Steve Heckman and Amanda Daveler Heckman.
Amanda writes about our new member:
“Riley Elizabeth Heckman was born February 7, 2018. She was 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and 20 inches long. Thanks to the many friends of her mother and father, she will be able to read a new book every day; some are in a foreign language! Riley is keeping her mother and father awake more than they would like, but from what they understand, that will not end anytime soon! Adulthood maybe? Riley is already rolling over, so the next move is to get a golf club in her hand and sign her up for Drive, Chip and Putt at Augusta.”
|
|
Karen Klemp holding the flag after her hole-in-one.
|
|
Happening #2.
KAREN KLEMP
On March 9, 2018, Karen had a hole-in-one!!! Hilton Head National, 15
th
hole, 93 yards, nine iron. Witnesses: Mary Sherwood, Dick Sherwood, Rob Klemp.
From left to right: Mary Sherwood, Dick Sherwood, Karen Klemp, Rob Klemp.
|
|
Happening #3.
JUDY SCHREIBER & SHIRLEY TURNER.
Judy and Shirley recently won the
first flight
in the Member-Member tournament at Colonial Country Club, Ft. Myers, Fla. This was a two-day event, Ryder Cup format. Congratulations; you beat the big girls!!
|
|
Happening # 4.
JANE DAVELER AND SUE DAVELER
It was the 1
st
Green Flight at Caloosa Golf and Country Club, Sun City Center, Fla. The date was March 13, 2018. Member-Guest tournament. Jane Daveler and her mother, Sue, took second low net. Good job mom and daughter.
Photo: Sue Daveler (wearing glasses) & Jane Daveler.
|
|
|
Banquets and Special Events
|
|
Gourmet Dinner and Wine Pairing Returns in April
By Amy Reeves
Greetings from the banquet department! We are excited to share our next event and hope to see all our members. On April 26
th
at 6:00 p.m., our chef Paul DiCicco will prepare a fabulous mixed grill dinner starting with a crisp bib and pear salad, cream of mushroom bisque, them followed by a mixed grill consisting of a petite filet mignon, lamb chop and a cold water lobster tail accompanied by chefs choice of starch, vegetable and dessert. Lynn Apple will present her knowledge and superb Duckhorn wine selection. The cost is $85 per guest and space is limited. For reservations dial (215) 493-4531, ext. 118 and leave a message. Please reserve early because our last Gourmet Dinner and Wine Pairing was a sellout.
We are also welcoming the popular rock & roll duo, Tom and Ernie, back to the Club for a free concert in Alexander’s Pub on April 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Reminder -- we are a full service banquet division offering on- and off-premise catering for all your personal and corporate needs. Contact Amy Reeves for a personal consultation at (
215) 493-4531,
ext. 111.
|
|
Thinking Spring From The Staff At Alexander’s
|
|
I guess taking down the snowflakes didn’t help with bringing the nice weather this March! I do think it’s safe to say, nicer weather is on the way.
Below are some upcoming happenings to look forward to in Alexander’s:
Friday, April 20th - Music with Tom and Ernie 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25th - The start of the Men’s League with domestic beer and food specials after play
Saturday, May 5th - “Run For The Roses” Kentucky Derby Party 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
I look forward to seeing all those familiar faces this upcoming season, but hope to see some new faces too! Any questions or suggestions please let me know.
Remember, think spring!!
Kim Kantner
(215) 493-4531, ext. 109
|
|
(215) 493-4531
- Accounting ext. 101 - Rosemary Imhof
- Alexander’s Pub ext. 109 - Kim Kantner
- Banquets (267) 399-9227 – Amy Reeves
- Business Office/Membership ext. 100 – AnnMarie James
- Cart Services ext. 123
- Golf Pro ext. 105 – John Shapcott
- Greens ext. 121 - Matt Glenn
- Kitchen ext. 115 - Paul DiCicco
- Membership ext. 100
- Pro Shop ext. 104 - John Shapcott
- Special event reservations ext. 118 - Amy Reeves
- Superintendent ext. 121
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
