MAY 2017 VOLUME XII NUMBER 4 C H A R I T Y C L A S S I C 2017 RIVERCREST SAVE THE DATE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ST Signups begin June 1st Currently accepting auction items and tee sign sponsors at www.rivercrestgolfclub.com/charity 2 0 1 7 S P O N S O R S H I P S : PLATINUM SPONSOR EXECUTIVE SPONSOR DINNER SPONSOR FOOD STATION SPONSOR STILL AVAILABLE. Contact Brandon for more information. bjl@rivercrestgolfclub.com
M AY 2 0 1 7 T H E P R E S E R V E PA G E 2 TEXAS HOLD EM Congrats to Bob Miller and Nick Carras for taking the top spots in April's tournament. So far, no one has pulled away from the pack in terms of total points since 6 different members have qualified for the Final tournament. This game is open to all Members and is a great night of food, drink and poker, so come out and test your skills. It is always held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Clubhouse. NEXT HOLD EM Wednesday, May 17th NEW EVENT! SUNDAY at the CREST Buffet Dinner for the Kids Regular Menu for the Adults S U N D AY, M AY 2 1 s t THIS MONTH S ENTERTAINMENT: Judy Tudy the Clown and the Glitter Tatoo Artist PLUS Yard Games off the Terrace MAKE DINING RESERVATIONS ONLINE OR WITH THE HOST STARTING AT 4PM MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 14th 10am and 1pm Seatings $ 14 99 $ per child 12 and under 34 99 per adult CHILDREN UNDER 3 EAT FREE GUESTS WELCOME SUNDAY BRUNCH every sunday from 11 to 2 $ 5 b l o o d y m a r y b a r U P C O M I N G E V E N T S Kentucky Derby Happy Hour - Saturday, May 6th Beer Dinner - Thursday, May 11th Mother s Day Brunch - Sunday, May 14th New Member Happy Hour - Friday, May 19th Memorial Day Pool Party - Monday, May 29th Chef Anthony Cooking Class - Wednesday, June 14th Fathers Day - Sunday June 18th
M AY 2 0 1 7 THE PRESERVE May 5 - Cinco de mayo May 12 - Mussels & Craft Beer May 19 - Burger Bar & New Member Happy Hour May 26 - Cuban cuisine PA G E 3
M AY 2 0 1 7 T H E P R E S E R V E PA G E 4 Kellyann Smith RIVERCREST FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER CLUBHOUSE UPDATE On behalf of the entire Clubhouse staff, let me tell you how excited we are that spring has arrived and the Clubhouse is again bustling with activity. I d like to take this opportunity to offer a sneak peek into some of the fun evenings and fantastic programs we ve got in store for you this season. C L U B H O U S E I N S T A G R A M P I C O F T H E M O N T H Friday Night Happy Hours Last year, we were very pleased with both the feedback and attendance of our Friday Night Happy Hours. These casual events are geared toward experiencing new food and drinks while socializing with your fellow members. The Firepit has been dusted off and the kick off for the patio season begins this Friday with our Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour featuring Blackened Fish Tacos, Short Rib Nachos plus our signature margaritas and Sangria. In addition, all flatbreads are $5 on Fridays during happy hour! Keep your eyes on the calendar for some of our other themed happy hours which include Mussels & Beer, Cuban Cuisine and, of course, the return of Chef Anthony s Famous Burger Bar, featuring our excellent burgers and a diverse array of accoutrements. Craft Beer Dinner We are very pleased to announce our inaugural Craft Beer Dinner scheduled for next week featuring delectable pub fare dishes paired with handpicked beers has been well received. The event sold out within a few days so we are in the process of planning another one later in the season. On the craft beer front, Josh and Ricky, our Bar Manager, have done a nice job with the selection and rotation of our weekly craft beer offerings. They are in tune with what s hot and are having fun bringing in beers weekly to satisfy all our Members who truly enjoy these tasty beers. Sunday at the Crest Night On Sunday May 21st, we will host our first Sunday at the Crest family dining night. Enjoy a great night on the Terrace featuring a buffet for the kids while the parents can order off the menu. To keep the kids occupied, entertainment will include Judy the Clown, a glitter tattoo artist and yard games on the Terrace lawn. We created this evening to offer a relaxed environment for the kids while the adults can enjoy a great meal. Reservations are required and will begin at 4:30pm. So reserve your table on the Terrace by making a reservation online or with Brooke at the host stand. Sunday Brunch I ve been asked by many Members about Sunday Bruch which made me realize that many of you may not be aware that we offer a la carte brunch every Sunday throughout the year. Starting at 11am, a brunch menu is available including all your breakfast favorites as well as many lunch items something for everyone. Also, a $5 bloody mary s bar is included, even more of a reason to stop by! The Clubhouse staff is excited to embark on another great golf season offering rotating craft beers, seasonal cocktails and events for both adults and families. I m always open to ideas, so please let me know if you have a thought on a great event or new offering you think our Membership would enjoy.
M AY 2 0 1 7 T H E P R E S E R V E PA G E 5 RECENT & UPCOMING EVENTS LADIES MEMBER-MEMBER Ladies Member-Member is fast-approaching (Thursday, June 8th), and this year proves to be the year you don t want to miss. For the first time ever, the Ladies event will mirror the same flight and playoff format as the men. The field will be evenly split into flights based on team handicaps (so we encourage ALL skill levels to play), and then compete in the normal better ball, scramble, alternate shot formats. After those 27 holes, the winners in each flight will enter into the playoff, which will be played on holes 16, 17 and 18 in alternate shot format. One or more teams get eliminated after each hole based on aggregate score, hopefully creating a two-team race down the 18th fairway. This playoff format is always a must-see for the men s majors, and we are excited to bring this to ladies golf as well. Register online on the event reservation calendar today! MEMORIAL DAY EVENT HONORING MR. DAN LEJEUNE Saturday, May 27th On Saturday, May 27th the Club will be having a special Memorial Day Saturday Event to honor the life of Mr. Dan Lejeune, the founder of RiverCrest who passed away in February. Dan was born on May 27th, 1941 so he would have celebrated his 76th birthday the day of the tournament. The Professional Staff is creating a unique format called The 41 that we think Dan would have enjoyed. The event will be a four-person scramble with groups starting with a total of 41 clubs amongst themselves (10 per player, 1 person with 11). The clubs that are not selected may not be used during the round. After each hole the foursome will eliminate any 2 clubs from the 41 and those clubs may no longer be used. After 9 holes the group will have eliminated 18 clubs and be left with 23 amongst the foursome. On the back 9 groups may share each other s clubs, but must still eliminate 2 clubs per hole. On the 18th hole the group will have 5 clubs left to use, so hopefully the group has chosen wisely. It might sound confusing, but the Professional Staff will help each group before they begin play. We will have several fun touches during the event to remember Mr. Lejeune by. Groups playing in the event may make starting times beginning May 1st by calling the Professional Staff. Please join us in remembering a great man on the dream that he built, RiverCrest! Senior Opening Day The RiverCrest seniors kicked off their 2017 season with an Old School themed team shamble event on April 19th. The weather was brisk with a 100% chance of knickers. Players had to use older modeled clubs from the early 1900 s as well as 1960 s persimmon woods on certain tee shots. At one point every player had to putt with Sam Snead s infamous side saddle style putting stroke. The team of Terry Fair, David Saunders, Jack Bukowski and Fran Mascaro took the title firing an impressive score of 111 in the 2 best balls of 4 format. Two April Hole in Ones Craig Labarbera, who had an Ace this month. Craig aced the 130 yard par 3, 5th hole using a Pitching Wedge on April 9th. Anna Blasko-Conti made a hole-in-one on April 29th on the 5th hole from the green tees. Many happy members were awaiting her arrival on the terrace! Congrats to both Craig and Anna on their shots! Memorial Day Mixed Golf Join us on Sunday, May 28, for some mixed golf fun. The Memorial Day Mixed Tournament will be a variable better ball of 1 Best ball on Par 5's, 2 Best balls on Par 4's and 3 Best Balls on Par 3's. Each team of will be made up of 2 Men and 2 Ladies. The cost is $20 per player. Sign up for this event today! DEADLINES Senior Qualifying ends on May 31st: Senior Handicap Championship Senior Better Ball Championship Super Senior Handicap Championship.
M AY 2 0 1 7 T H E P R E S E R V E PA G E 6 MOTHER S DAY SALE Wednesday, May 10th - Sunday, May 14th 20% OFF Ladies Apparel & Accessories 20% OFF Ladies Golf Shoes Happy Mother s Day to all our RiverCrest Mothers! To celebrate this special holiday, the Golf Shop will be having a 20% OFF all ladies in-stock apparel, accessories & shoes. TOP 10 NEW ITEMS FOR LADIES THIS SPRING: 1.Tail Ladies On & Off-Course clothing 2.Tzu-Tzu: PGA Show Award for Best New Line uniquely colorful patterned skorts and shirts 3.RiverCrest light-weight hoodies & tees perfect for summer! 4.Summer lightweight scarves 5.Joy Susan Leather purses in hobo, crossbody, clutch and tote styles 6,Leather/Crystal fashion wrap style bracelets 7.JoFit apparel; local Bucks county woman-owned company-great for on the course and everything else! 8.Nike, FootJoy & Adidas new golf shoe styles 9.Sunice jackets & pullovers 10.New candle styles & scents from local NJ candle company; Cheerful Giver RiverCrest gift cards for golf lessons are available, call the Golf Shop to get Mom started in a great game! GOLF INSTAGRAM PIC OF THE MONTH RYDER CUP SIGN UPS The 2017 Ryder Cup event will be held on August 8th, with a 9:00am shotgun start. This is the Club s most popular event, as the day is filled with creative themes, team uniforms and exciting formats, so be sure to mark your z for the event start on June 1st at 8:00am. The 144 player field is comprised of eight player teams that will break into two foursomes playing four formats on the front and back nine. During the tournament, the players are treated to a delicious lunch and plenty of drinks. The awards ceremony will be held on the back terrace to cap off the fun day. ROCK n ROLL EPIC RANGE NIGHT May 11th 4:30-7:30pm On Thursday, May 11th the Professional Staff and Callaway Golf will be hosting a Rock n Roll EPIC night on the Practice Range. An adult bar will be set up on the range with music playing. A representative from Callaway Golf will be present with the latest and greatest in equipment, including the EPIC line of metal woods. The Staff will conduct fun skills contests for members to participate in and win prizes. It will be a festive atmosphere from 4:30pm until 7:30pm so plan on coming out for a fun night with the staff, friends, music, great new golf equipment and maybe a beverage or two. All Callaway equipment purchases will be 10% off that night (music to your ears!) DATE May 4 May 5 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 15 May 17 May 18 May 22 May 24 May 25 May 27 May 28 M A Y T O U R N A M E N T S TOURNAMENT May the 4th Be With You Night Golf WGAP Matches (8:30am shotgun) GAP Matches Happy Hackers (9:00-10:00am times) WGAP Matches (8:30am shotgun) Senior Golf / Men s League (5:30pm shotgun) Ladies Golf (9:00-10:00am times) Happy Hackers (9:00-10:00am times) Senior Golf (9:00-10:00am times) RiverCrest Day Member-Guest Happy Hackers (9:00-10:00am times) Senior Golf / Men s League (5:30pm shotgun) Ladies Golf (9:00-10:00am times) Memorial Day Saturday Event Memorial Day Mixed Golf
RIVERCREST DAY MEMBER GUEST SIGNUPS ARE OPEN ONLINE! The first RiverCrest Day One-Day Member Guests is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th. Signups have already begun online and are starting to fill up. The field is limited to 104 players so don t wait too long. This is a fun event for your guest to come out and see the course. A Member may bring either one or three Guests to participate. The format is 2 Best Balls of 4 with a 1:00pm shotgun start and lunch starting at 11:30am. Following golf is a dinner and an awards presentation. You do not want to miss the first RiverCrest Day of the year! JUNIOR LEAGUE READY TO RUMBLE The RiverCrest Junior League will be back at it this month as they begin preparation for the summer season. Our Club League will consist of about 40 juniors ages ranging from 7 to 16 years old split up onto two teams. We will also have two PGA Junior League Travel teams of 12 juniors each playing against some of the local golf clubs, such as Spring Ford, Spring Hollow and Indian Valley. Look for our brightly-colored young guns walking around the premises this summer and cheer them on! GAP MATCH SEASON IS HERE! The final week of April has brought about the beginning of Men s and Women s GAP matches. If you are not familiar, this is an interclub league where many Philadelphia Section golf clubs and golf courses play against each other in individual and/or better ball matches. The three Men s teams of RiverCrest will compete in divisions A, C and E for 2017 with three matches each, while the three Women s teams are competing in Cups 10, 18 and 21 with five matches each. The top two Men s teams began with a couple of tough losses, but team 3 came through with a great victory. The Women opened up with three large victories on day one, and look to continue that dominance as they go through the rest of their divisions. Good luck to all and thank you for representing RiverCrest! Decision 34-3/10 Standards for Rules Committee to Limit the Use of Video By Jamie Komancheck, PGA Head Golf Professional Holy Rules Changes Batman! We didn t see that one coming (well actually we did see it on video, which was the problem!) Last month Colby and I watched the final round of the LPGA ANA Championship. The one where Lexi Thompson got a 4-stroke penalty and lost in a playoff! Universal disbelief followed. The past year has seen a multitude of bizarre scenarios involving the rules of golf. And unfortunately none of them have made the game of golf look good. From Dustin Johnson s ball moving in the US Open, to a few grains of sand moving in the Women s US Open, to an improperly replaced ball on the putting green and incorrect signing of a scorecard, they all seem so insignificant in the scope of the competition. Colby immediately called for a timeout! What did you just say Dad? Insignificant? This coming from a PGA Golf Professional who is supposed to uphold the Rules of the Game? Mommmmmmmm! Dad s lost it! I had to calm Colby down, and tell him besides golf I m also a big sports fan. And in all the other sports you would never see something like this happen, where a person could review video and call in a mistake that was made, either by a player or by an official. How many football, basketball and baseball games have I watched and the announcers and replay video show that an error was made. The game moves on and the outcome stands. Colby chimed in, But Dad, golf is supposed to be held to a higher standard. Players call their own penalties; it s a game of honor and integrity. I told Colby I agreed completely with him, especially the part about players calling their own penalties, and not someone viewing a video somewhere else. To my astonishment, in record speed, golf s governing bodies the USGA and R&A have written a brand new decision that may now be used to alleviate the video scenarios that have recently played out. The new Decision 34-3/10 implements two standards for Rules committees to limit the use of video: 1) when video reveals evidence that could not reasonably be seen with the naked eye, and 2) when players use their reasonable judgment to determine a specific location when applying the Rules. Therefore, as the Rules Committee at RiverCrest, the Professional Staff can refuse to allow video evidence to affect a ruling on the course. Colby laughed, Dad, who s videotaping golf at RiverCrest? No one I told him, but the decision also allows the USGA, R&A, PGA and LPGA to follow the same decision in their Championships as well. And that is good for the game of golf!
M AY 2 0 1 7 T H E P R E S E R V E PA G E 8 GOLF ACADEMY NEWS with Moose Brian Moose DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION WOMEN S CLINIC SERIES We are excited to offer our Women's Clinic Series again this coming season. This clinic series is designed for all skill level of golfer. The series will start on the putting green and work up to hitting longer clubs at the end of the clinic series. Cost: $25 per clinic or $100 for the package of 5. Summer Series Thursdays, Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm June 22nd- Pre-Swing June 29th- Full Swing July 6th- Chipping/Pitching July 13th- Putting UPCOMING GOLF CLINICS & SCHEDULES INDIVIDUAL GOLF SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL PREP JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC SERIES Ages: Entering 9th grade to entering 12th grade. Cost: $50 per clinic. 4:00-6:00 pm Dates: June 12th--Pre-Swing routine and Putting June 26th--Individual Full Swing and Chipping July 10th--Course Management and Putting July 24th--Individual Full Swing and Bunkers August 7th--Trouble shots and Pitching August 14th--Mental approach and On-course The Individual One Day Golf School will follow the same format as the group One Day Golf Schools with one exception...you will be the only student!! This is the perfect school for someone whose schedule can get too hectic to commit to lessons over the long haul. All technologies will be used during the school including video analysis on V1 software and Boditrak pressure mapping system. Lunch is included in the golf school before we tee off in the afternoon. To book your own Golf School contact Brian directly at moose.brian@gmail.com or 610-733-0413. Member Price for Individual Golf School: $675. Non-Member Price for Individual Golf School: $750