Volume 2, Issue #11 September 2015
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Update from Patrick Lucas
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Pro Shop Update
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End of Summer Events
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Socially Speaking with George Jordan
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Tennis Corner
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Holiday Season
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September & October Calendar
Contact Info Golf Pro Shop 856-428-1243 Events 856-429-4300 x 198 Bar 1929 856-429-4300 x 108 Woodcrest Country Club 300 East Evesham Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Club News
From The Desk of Patrick Lucas
Dear Members, I would like to thank each and every member for making 2015 a great year so far here at Woodcrest and we look forward to a fantastic fall season! As our membership and usage continues to grow, we are continually improving and upgrading the facility. Improvements at The Grill at the Turn and the pool area have gone a long way in providing faster service coupled with a broader variety of food and beverage options for your enjoyment and convenience. Due to the success and overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the pool, we are planning on expanding this area in the off-season to accommodate the increase in demand. Our goal is to add more shade options, additional playing areas and more room for lounge chairs. Weather permitting, the pool will also be open weekends in September after Labor Day. Please check your email for our weekly update, each week for hours. We are also in the process of upgrading the Flynn Ballroom. The final wall partitions have been removed, a new full-service bar has been added and a fresh coat of paint will follow. This will dramatically increase our banquet capacity and functionality of the room. Stop by and see the improvements the next time you’re at the Club, and please consider Woodcrest for your next event. Our Event Sales Manager, Ida Fraser will be more than happy to show you around the club and assist you in making your next event nothing less than spectacular. Thanks to George Jordan, our Food and Beverage Director, and Mike Ince, our Executive Chef, the food and beverage operation has experienced vast improvements in a short period of time. George and Mike will continue working to provide our Members and guests first class service and quality. We encourage you to eat at the Club and talk with George about ideas you may have. The fall is a perfect time to dine at Bar 1929 and don’t forget to enjoy cocktails by our fire pits on the patio outside the Bar. Bill Torlucci, our Director of Golf and Assistant Golf Professional Jay Curry are just wrapping up a very successful Kid’s Camp here at the Club. The feedback from the camp has been very positive with lots of interest already for next year. Great job to Bill, Jay, Christina and the rest of the staff! On behalf of the entire Woodcrest Country Club staff, I thank you for being a part of the growing Woodcrest family and if there is anything we can do, just let us know.
Best Regards,
Patrick Lucas Woodcrest Country Club 3.
Pro Shop UPDATE The 2015 Juniors Camp at Woodcrest was very successful! The participation increased immensely from last years camp. We had campers attend for days at a time, a week and several campers who attended multiple weeks! For golf, we covered a different part of the game everyday such as irons, putting, chipping, driving, rules of golf and course etiquette. We held individual and team contests that allowed the juniors to compete against their peers. This years camp was designed to teach the campers more than just the game of golf as they learned about team building, course rules and etiquette of the game. Each camper learned at their own appropriate skill level. Our goal was to impact the children and the way they learned to play by reviewing all aspects of the game while keeping it fun! The campers also enjoyed tennis instruction and free time at the pool. The highlight of day always seemed to be the water ice and ice cream on those hot summer days! Overall, the 2015 Juniors Camp was a success. We received many compliments from parents and grandparents and we look forward to seeing all of our 2015 campers return next summer! Enjoy the school year!
Congratulations to the Woodcrest Juniors Club Champ! Joel Hark is the overall winner with rounds of 88 & 78 Joel is also the winner in the 13 to 15 age group. Pat Donaldson is the winner of the 16 to 18 age group with scores of 87 & 81. Congratulations and thank you to all juniors that participated this year. 4. Woodcrest Word, September 2015
2015 Woodcrest Derby Results 1st Place: Bob Barroway/Craig Tinkelman Round 1- 64 Round 2- 64 Total- 128 2nd/3rd Place: Gordon Schafer/Ryan McCormick Round 1- 69 Round 2- 61 Total- 130 Ben Keyser/Nick Flores Round 1- 66 Round 2- 64 Total- 130 4th/5th Place: Neil Tarnopol/Mark Shapiro Round 1- 71 Round 2- 62 Total- 133 Matt Enriquez/Marc Isdaner Round 1- 69 Round 2- 64 Total- 133 Bruce Apple/Larry Burns Round 1- 65 Round 2- 68 Total- 133
Course Closure Dates Closed all day Wednesday, September 9th. Please contant the pro shop for other golf course options.
Friday, September 25th - The course will be open until 12:00 pm and reopen at 5:00 pm.
Saturday, September 26th - 8am Wednesday, September 16th - The course shotgun start for all members. The is open, but a small outing is going out at course will be closed at 1pm. Call the 12:30 pm. Please plan your tee time pro shop to book your tee time. accordingly. Thursday, September 17th - The course will close at 12:30 pm and reopen at 5:30 pm, morning tee times are encouraged.
Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Socially Speaking... From the Desk of George Jordan Director of Food & Beverage What a hot but beautiful summer! As we head into the end of summer, plans are underway for the many fall and winter activities and events. To our Social Members: The fun doesn’t end when the pool closes, you and your family can still enjoy all of the dining and social events until the end of the calendar year. The Ladies Member Guest Tournament, “A Day at Downton Abbey” was held on Tuesday July 28th. The ladies were all decked out in their finest hats and were very pleased with the décor and great food! Wednesday August 5th, brought us Men’s Member Guest. We started off with a BBQ on the deck of Bar 1929 and finished off the night with a great cocktail hour and amazing lobster tails and carving station. Here’s how one of our members described the event: “Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for a great member guest day. My 3 clients had an awesome day. The golf course was in perfect condition, the food and beverage was really excellent, and the staff very friendly and welcoming. I think it was a tremendous value, priced perfectly for our membership. This will be an event that gets sold out in the future once members hear the about the great day that it was. your entire staff should be proud for pulling off a great event! Thanks!” Our premier summer event, Lobster Night was sold out. Our members and guests feasted on one & three quarter pound lobsters served piping hot with carved prime rib, wonderful salads and baked potato bar. The night began with a fabulous cocktail hour featuring wonderful passed hors d’oeuvres. Thank you to all the members that have made our summer events so successful.
All the best,
George
8. Woodcrest Word, September 2015
End of Summer Bash Friday, September 18th | 7pm Let’s say goodbye to a wonderful summer! Chef Mike has prepared a very eclectic menu to cater to everyone’s taste. $35.00 per person plus tax and service charge. (Alcohol not included)
Rosh Hashanah Dinner Sunday, September 13th | Seatings Starting at 6pm Chef Mike has prepared a wonderful menu with all the traditional favorites. $35.00 plus tax and service charge for adults and $15.00 plus tax and service charge for children, located in the Fountain Ballroom.
Fall Specials! Fire Pits • Happy Hour • Sunday Night Family Dinners Fall Nights at Bar 1929
In the Month of October Steaks & Stogies | Thursday October 15th Young Professional Dance Party | Friday, October 23rd Family Halloween Party | Friday October 30th Bring your little ghosts and goblins from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. The evening will feature pumpkin decorating, an interactive DJ dance party, costume parade and treat bags, fun and games & more!
Now that the time at the shore is winding down, please join us for lunch and dinner in Bar 1929. The fire pits on the deck are a great place to hang with friends on those cooler Autumn nights. We will be featuring a Happy Hour Menu with reduced appetizer pricing as well as a selection of drink specials. Also, Bar 1929 throughout the fall will be featuring Sunday Night Family Theme dinners. Please look for member emails with all the details to follow.
ThanksGiving Dinner Thursday, November 26th Stay tuned for more details!
Tennis Corner It’s been a great summer for tennis at Woodcrest! The courts have been bustling with activity from drills to private lessons. We were also excited to welcome yoga on the fairways and tai chi classes! The 4 week series were a huge hit and a great way to switch up the normal golf workout routine. Here is a testimonial from one of our amazing students:
“Yoga on the Greens was the perfect excuse to get out of the studio and breathe in the fresh air. The class over looked the golf course with the calming sounds of the pond’s water fountain as our background. CHHRC’s instructor, Shannon Harty, spoke to all levels through her vinyasa flow. She even got a few of us out of our comfort zones and into head stands! She truly focused on guiding us through the flow and poses to build strengthen, flexibility and balance. I left the class feeling refreshed and ready to take on the work week!” Thank you to all students and instructors! Don’t forget the fall is a great time to hit the courts and try something new!
Tennis Rates Click Here to View all of the tennis offerings
10. Woodcrest Word, September 2015
1.5 hour Adult Drills $25 1 Hour Private Lesson Pro $75, Master Pro $78 1 Hour Private – buy 4 $70 per
Woodcrest Ladies Member Guest Day: “A Day at Downton Abbey”
10. Woodcrest Word, June 2015
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Cocktail Parties • Sit Down Receptions • Large Banquets • Private Dining • Corporate Luncheons • Customized Party Packages
September Calendar of Events
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