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A Bevy of Fabulous Courses in the Ron Jaworski Golf Portfolio
By, JOHN TORSIELLO
The golf, service and ambiance at Ron Jaworski Golf properties keeps getting better and better.
Jaworski’s impressive portfolio of daily fee courses includes Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Galloway, N.J., Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, N.J., Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel, N.J., RiverWinds Golf and Tennis Club in West Deptford, N.J., Downington Country Club in Downington, Pa., and Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, N.J. Jaworski, a former National Football League star quarterback, football analyst par-excellence, and avid golfer and fan of the game, has built a superior stable of courses. His solid and well-known name, reputation and likeability factor has no doubt helped his golf company maintain a high level of success over the last three decades. He plays as much as he can and is a single digit handicap.
Said Jamie Riley, Director of Marketing and Promotions, “Ron Jaworski Golfoffers a wide variety of course styles to play at an amazing value for the everyday golfer in our area. Whether you are new to the game of golf or find yourself to be an established golfer we have a course for you. All of our properties are open to the public, we offer memberships at each property, and our Eagle Pass Membership is one of the best deals in the country. The membership gives you playing privileges to six courses for the price of one. Talk about a great value and variety ofgolf.”
Let’s take a look at what’s going on at each of the six courses and clubs.
New for this year at Valleybrook, the club is hosting Nike Junior Camps this summer, and Blaise Carabello, a former Division I golfer from Mississippi State University, has joined the golf staff.
Valleybrook Country Club is a player friendly course with one of the best practice facilities in South Jersey. Most of its customers and members come from the surrounding area of South Jersey and Philadelphia. The club runs weekly specials on its website, along with holiday specials.
The signature hole at Valleybrook is the 13th. It is a picturesque uphill par four. You need to favor the left side of the fairway because it slopes to the right, and you need to make sure to put the ball on the correct level of the two tiered green.
Downington Country Club has senior and ladies day on Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s only $39 for 18 holes with a cart. The course also offers a number of different options for membership. With the addition of Andrew Braun, the club’s member services director, Downingtown continues to
see growth in its membership family.
“It’s all about having fun and great course conditions at Ron Jaworski Golf,” said Braun. “Whether you are playing 18 holes with friends or having a cold one and some food in 7 Tap Tavern it’s always a great time. Most of our customers are from Chester County, but since DCC has been part of the RJG family we are seeing more and more of a draw from Philly and South Jersey. Word spreads fast when course conditions are great.”
The club offers live entertainment and games every Thursday night. A patio and beer garden overlooking the 18th hole is a perfect place to enjoy the evening. The club also offers new discounted rates on weekend mornings. Be sure to book on www. golfdowningtown.com up to two weeks in advance to get the best rates available.
Starting Sept. 1 the club will be running a “Buy Now Play Now” membership special. Join now for next year and get the remainder of this year free. Contact Andrew Braun for details at 610-269-2000, extension 636, or email abraun@golfdowningtown.com.
The 12th hole at DCC is a beautiful 170-yard par-three over water. The green is narrow and guarded by bunkers. Club selection is a key here. A member tip is to look at the flag pole by the bag drop. It’s hard to
tell wind direction from the tee which can leave you short and in the pond. Blue Heron Pines Golf Club has a new daily special board in the pro shop to get deals on select merchandise. The club introduced “Dynamic Pricing” this year, so guests who book early can possibly get a deal on their rounds. And a Senior rate was added to weekday mornings. A new Superintendent, Derek Carter, and a new assistant, Larry Ferguson both come to the club with great experience under their belts.
“Being a member to the Jaworski family ofgolfcourses allows you access to six of the best courses in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area,” said Steve Marini, General Manager. “Customer and member experience is paramount among the friendliest staff you will find anywhere. Our 7 Tap Tavern has some amazing food and a great atmosphere, perfect for hanging out after the round or stopping by just for a bite. Our members are residents of the Atlantic City area, and our guests range from all over the world with a focus on the transient Jersey shore vacationer.”
Blue Heron’s signature hole is the parfour 15th. There is a large bunker to the right of the landing area and it narrows at a dogleg left 90 yards from the green, with water on the left from 120 yards to the green. Longer hitters can carry the bunker but the pond may come in to play.
There’s also a new Superintendent at Running Deer Golf Club, Jason Smith.
proud of our 1st Team in GAP Team Matches (GolfAssociation of Philadelphia), one of the oldest team match events in our country, and we are headed into our second season in the top division AA, which is 16 teams of the most elite players in our section,” according to Klay Kneer. In our brochure we have `You Don’t Join, You Belong!` Our Eagle Pass Membership is second to none in the TriState area.”
Located off the beaten path, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, players enjoy the peace and tranquility of one of South Jersey’s finest golfcourses. Running Deer provides a truly unique experience where membership is accessible to all while retaining a private club atmosphere.
The Seven Tap Tavern offers a perfect pre-and post-round hangout. Enjoy a cold beer on draft, signature cocktails, and exceptional traditional pub fare. Experience all the daily sports action on TVs everywhere while surrounded by an amazing staff. At the outdoor Beer Garden, relax by a gas burning fire pit, enjoy the occasional live music under the stars, and try on one of the club’s patio specials from a rotating menu, featuring fresh seasonal dishes paired with a variety of craft beers. And at the club’s Private Event Space, discover one of the highest reviewed and most sought after social event spaces in the South Jersey area. With award-winning food and service, the event space is the place to hold your next private event.
The club’s members hail from the Tri-State/Delaware Valley area, from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. Again, starting in the fall the club offers a Buy Now, Play Now deal. The offer gives first year members with Ron Jaworski Golf extra months to play when they sign up early for next year.
Running Deer Golf Club’s 12th hole is by far one of the hardest holes within the Jaworski portfolio, as well as South Jersey. It was voted by Jaworski social media Followers as the number one hole in Ron Jaworski Golf. It is a par-four that plays 480 yards from the back tees and 390 from our middle tees. It’s a dogleg right with water and hazard all along the right side. A second shot is then hit to an elevated large undulating green. The fairway slopes downward right. Long hitters can attempt to cut the corner, but we aware that you may end up in the hazard. Typically, a longer second shot is played into the green and make sure you are accurate with your shot. Running Deer Golf Club’s third hole is a short par-four that plays roughly 300 yards from our forward tees, 380 yards from the back tees. It is protected by a hazard/ quarry that runs along the left side, and an accurate tee shot will leave you around 120 to 150 yards to the green. Longer hitters have a higher risk reward in attempting to go for the green with a connecting fairway up to the green. The green has several tiers that are undulated, so make sure you notice what tier the pin is located to leave yourself a makeable putt.
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