summer 2019 NEWSLETTER A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

larger trees out. While we did not budget for major tree After a rough start to the removal this year, we continue to address those that are season, when we lost 7 playing dead or impact play and do keep an eye on this situation. days in April followed by a wet We’ve held two successful Divot Parties which were well start to May, we’re finally seeing an supported by our members. We hope you can help out on improved weather situation. That’s future nights later in the season. It’s helped improve our important as we move into the fairways and landing areas that take a beating. heart of our scheduled events and regular play at Yardley CC. The Ladies Golf Clinics have been well attended and provide an opportunity for those taking part to enjoy The GAP Matches are completed and our ‘A’ Division team some food and relaxation in Alexander’s Pub afterwards. It was successful in fending off a challenge match. Well would be great if that leads to an interest in joining YCC to done! GAP Matches are a great way for our members to try out their newly learned talents. The Pros have provided experience other courses as well as competition against an excellent opportunity for those new to the game and some of the top golfers in the Philadelphia region. There that is appreciated. still remain Open Play Days and tournaments available to members who wish to sign up to play in these other GAP We are planning a New Members Nite to help connect events. Take advantage. both old and new members to promote the social atmosphere at YCC and answer any questions. Good Golf! The Men’s and Ladies Golf League is underway as well as the President’s and Curtis Cup matches. There are several Vince Wagner other tournaments open to members such as the Golf & President Grill, Open Days, Holiday Tournaments and others. We hope to see you participate in the events when you can. The board has received your inputs regarding member category restrictions on some tournaments and we understand the concerns. What we must balance is the philosophy of inclusivity against creating value for those who are paying full members’ dues. We must generate an adequate dues income to make the budget work and that’s the challenge we monitor closely. Membership remains our most important focus going forward. All of us can contribute by attracting potential members and our Membership Office will be happy to support your efforts. Fortunately, we have picked up many new members in all categories for which we’re very thankful. Welcome to Yardley CC and enjoy the golf!

The premier events of the Summer are upon us with both the Men’s Member-Guest and the Ladies Member- Guest happening in June. These are a terrific way to enjoy everything Yardley CC has to offer.

Despite the challenging weather, Matt and his team have maintained and improved the course in many areas. The bunker work is nearly finished as well as significant tree trimming and clean-up. Many courses in the area, which generally are of about the same age as YCC, have taken

2 yardley cc winter 2019 THE PRO’S CORNER

The golf season is in full swing and Mother Nature TOURNAMENT has been kinder to us this year than last, but just barely. With our tournament schedule in full swing now, thank you to everyone for getting those matches scheduled UPDATE and completed by the deadlines. Remember you can call the shop to get a time for all matches, that way Senior Championships you have a set time to start your match. Paul Rogowicz Men’s Senior Champion

Jane Warwick DON'T FORGET Women’s Senior Champion • TO FIX YOUR BALL MARK PLUS ONE OTHER • TO RAKE THE BUNKERS AFTER YOU PLAY OUT OF THEM Yardley Invitational John Buliga • FILL YOUR DIVOTS WITH THE SAND PROVIDED ON THE GOLF CARS Open Division Champion

Al Padovano CONGRATULATIONS! Super Senior Division Jackie Rogowicz won the Women’s Porter Cup at Niagara Falls Country Club in Coming Up: New York. She shot rounds of 71-66-71 for an 8 under total, that put her in a that she won on the 1st hole. The Women's Porter Cup is a 54-hole Red, White & Blue Tournament tournament that attracts top-ranked female golfers from around the world. Thursday, July 4

Chris Ault has quietly put together a solid year so far, he qualified for the Nine, Wine & Dine Shotgun Friday, July 12 regional finals of the US Open qualifying and reached in the TRIVIA THEME! Philadelphia Amateur Championship. Women's Club & Flight Good Luck the rest of the summer! Championship July 14 & 28 YWGA Member-Guest GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH Saturday, July 20 SCOTTISH THEME SELECTING THE RIGHT When you are in the 10 to 30 yards off the green area, do you know Men's Club & Flight Championship which wedge to use? If not, you need to spend some time hitting balls Saturday & Sunday, July 27-28 with all 3 of your wedges from at least 3 different distances, 10, 20, and Keep an eye on your email 30 yards out. The idea is to land the ball just on the green and let it roll for information about to the hole. On an average green, a 10 yard pitch with a more upcoming events! (50°) will roll approximately 15 yards, a (55°) will roll 10 yards, and a (60°) will roll 5 yards, more or less depending on the firmness of the green and the loft of your wedges. As you go to 20 and 30 yards out, the roll remains the same. As you can see, the further from the green, your club selection favors your most lofted club. If you take this approach and land the ball just on the green, you will lower your chance for mistakes, which will improve your consistency.

3 NEWS & HAPPENINGS FROM THE YWGA

WOMEN’S TRENTON DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION WELCOME TO SUMMER!! By Karen Klemp & Shirley Turner YWGA News & Happenings Editor: Chris McHugh YCC AND YWGA have had some great wins in WTDGA tournaments so far this year. WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA By Janet McIlvaine Jane Warwick and her team competed in the 2 BB of 4 The WGAP offers open days at other clubs at no cost other tournament at Trenton Country Club. Warwick’s team than cart or caddy. took 1st gross, 2nd flight.

Thanks to the efforts of Monika Poeltzmann, four YWGA Pictured from left to right: Dorie Scully, Peddie, Darcy Myers, members had the opportunity to play an open day at the Peddie, Jane Warwick, YCC, Kris championship course, Aronomick . Miller, Springdale.

Judy Schreiber and Jane Warwick came in 3rd net, 1st flight in a format at Springdale Country Club.

YCC had five teams compete in the Tomec Tournament at Trenton Country Club. We had three winners !!!! The Tomec, a big success, will return to Trenton next year.

Paul Dansbury & Monika Poelzmann: Pictured from left to right are the four happy golfers: 1st place, 1st flight, net 67. Monika Poelzmann, Jane Daveler, Chris McHugh & Anne Shapiro. Scott Glennie & Jane Warwick: 2nd place, 1st flight, net 68. Marty Dansbury & Lynn Apple: 3rd place, 1st flight, net 72. The team matches are over. YCC lost to Talamore, Jericho and 1912 Club, but beat Kenneth Square. The good news is: YCC remains in the 8th cup, which was the season’s goal.

Jane Warwick and Jane Daveler took part in the Valley Forge Invitational Pro-Am. Pictured are the two Jane’s who followed golfer Lauren Coughlin as she battled her way to Top Left: Joe Linde & Deb Linde Top Right: Mike Daveler & Leslie Daveler. the LPGA tour. Warwick Bottom Left: Scott Glennie & Jane also played in the Pro Am Warwick with Coughlin. For further information and to sign up for a tournament, There is plenty of information about the Phila. District visit WTDGA website at on line at WGAPgolf.org. Tournaments, open days and www.wtdga.org. Look for upcoming events are listed. information regarding the tournaments in the ladies Any questions or concerns about the Phila. District, email locker room bulletin board. Any questions regarding our representative and team captain, Janet McIlvaine. WTDGA please contact your WTDGA representatives, Karen Klemp at [email protected] or Shirley Turner at [email protected] 4 yardley cc winter 2019 NEWS & HAPPENINGS FROM THE YWGA

9 HOLE WOMEN’S MARTINI LEAGUE IS UNDERWAY informative commentary by Lynn. A very special night. • League plays every other Tuesday, 9 holes. Two photos of 18 diners are pictured below. If you are • Upcoming dates: June 25, July 9, July 23. the first to supply the full name of each person pictured, • Tee times: 5:00 to 6:00 pm you will win a prize. Email your entry to the editor at • Dinner in Pub following each round [email protected]. No collusion permitted. • Entry Fee - $5 • Register with the Golf Shop by Sunday prior to Tuesday play Thanks to Sue Malone and Monika Poelzmann for organizing. Any questions, just contact them: [email protected]; [email protected].

EVERY THURSDAY IS LADIES DAY AT YCC By Peggy Hammond Be there! We have three standing tee times every Thursday: 9:00, 9:10 & 9:20 am. We have two tournaments a month which are announced by email. Make sure you are on the email list for Thursdays! Entry fee is $5.00 with cash prizes. Any questions/further information, just contact either Peggy Hammond or Sue Malone; both serve on the YWGA tournament committee: [email protected]; suebobmalone&gmail.com. Hope to see you there.

CANCER TOURNAMENT Each year YCC sponsors a charity event for cancer research. CONGRATS, SHELLY! In 2018, Burlington Country Club donated two Shelly Kasrel retired !! A long time member of YWGA, for auction. Deb Linde and Anne Shapiro bid on the Shelly hung up her dental instruments after 38 1/2 offerings and won. Consequently, four YWGA members years as a pediatric hygienist at Mercer Children's had the opportunity to play at Burlington between rain Dentistry in Lawrenceville, NJ. delays. The star of the day was Monika Poelzmann who had 10 one putts! The participants, pictured from left to right: Chris McHugh, Deb Linde, Anne Shapiro and Monika PET CORNER AT YWGA Poelzmann. This issue of the Newletter features Kane Linde, owned by Deb Linde, and Wesley Paoni, owned by Beth Paoni. Kane Linde, Harlequin Great Dane, age 8 years. Kane loves to have people over and sit on their laps. He enjoys playing with his baby, sitting outside, watching TV, taking walks and galloping after small animals. His favorite foods are steak and chicken.

Wesley Paoni, Labradoodle, 8 ½ years old, born in Duxbury, Mass. WINE PAIRING EVENT Eighty plus people attending a wine pairing dinner hosted Wes loves having his picture taken. by Lynn Apple who co-chairs the YWGA social committee After the click, he runs over to the with Karen Zewe. The six course dinner was accompanied photographer as if to say “Let me see by spectacular wines from Duckhorn Vineyards and how I look!” 5 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

STOCK PURCHASE PROGRAM WELCOME OUR Over the past few years, there have been several incentives NEWEST YCC MEMBERS aimed at attracting membership. One of these has been to reach a price point that will encourage new memberships CJ Ackler Eric while providing adequate funding to operate YCC. Active Dajan Ahluwalia Tony Miller and new members have been purchasing shares as Linda Demler Ben Reed required. Scott & Erin Demler Jordan, Genevieve & Jim Devlin Arielle Shultz However, there is currently a disconnect such that Joshua Haus Paul Vando all active members are not shareholders while all shareholders are not active members. But it is the active membership who has the most ongoing interest in the Happy Summer! As always summer is a very busy time day-to-day operations of the Club. It follows that the at YCC. We are so excited about the wonderful weather active membership should provide the most input into we’ve had and seeing all of the members that come voting decisions taken by the Club. out and enjoy the club. June 26, 2019 the membership committee is inviting all members to bring guests to enjoy The Board would like to align those groups recognizing YCC at a reduced rate! Guests can play 18 holes for $40 or that there have been commitments made to incoming 9 holes for $25 along with some food and drink specials members with respect to the stock purchase requirements. in Alexander’s. We love it when our members show off the Ideally, we can remedy the situation voluntarily with the club to their guests and we can’t think of a better way to help of our current membership. use that last bit of your food minimum than celebrating with friends. Currently, there are several estates and former members who desire to sell their shares due to a variety of changes We have had such a great year so far with over 30 new in circumstances. There are a significant number who are members since the start of 2019! The membership on the buy-back list while the number of new members committee will be holding a Welcome Event on July 18th purchasing stock falls short of satisfying that need. to welcome all these wonderful new members to YCC. We All proceeds from this sale of stock will go to repurchase hope that our new 2019 members can come out and meet shares from estates and members who are on the buy- some of our long standing members along with Board and back list. Committee members that often work so hard behind the scenes! We are asking those of you who are active members to consider purchasing shares of stock either as first-time Our Membership Referral Program is still going strong, buyers or possibly to add to your existing share purchase. you can receive up to $250 of credit for referring new This is an investment in YCC and will also help ensure that members! Once your referral is at the club for three whatever decisions come before the shareholders will be months you will receive credit to use in the Golf Shop or voted and decided by the active membership. Alexander’s. If you are interested in participating in this program, Reach out to Bridget McLaughlin if you know of anyone please contact the Business Office at who might have interesting in joining the YCC Family! (215) 493-4531 Ext. 100 or the Secretary at Secretary@ yardleycc.com 215-493-4531 ext. 104 & 112 [email protected] Thank you for considering this request.

Board of Governors Yardley Country Club

6 yardley cc winter 2019 CLUB DIRECTORY (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 Kitchen ext. 115 - Paul DiCicco Marketing/Membership ext. 112 - Bridget McLaughlin ext. 104 - John Shapcott Special Event Reservations ext. 118 - Amy Reeves Superintendent/Greens ext. 121 - Matt Glenn