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contents All stories by Jim FinneganG5 ForewordThe state of the game.G6 Chip ShotsThe hottest new technology to get your game in gear.PLUS: Local pros say where they’d love to play, Billy Casper’snew book, early-season training tips, and more.G12 2013 U.S. Open PreviewMerion Golf Club is ready to challenge the world’s finest.by Jim Finnegan.G22 Makeover WinnersTwo local golfers and their cool new stuff.G24 The Region’s Finest Finishing HolesG32 A Guide to Area Courses and ClubsG38 Good Up and DownDebating the GHIN.18th hole at BaywoodGreens, Long Neck, Del.DELAWARE TODAY (ISSN: 1086-8380) is published monthly, with one additionalissue (May), by Today Media, 3301 Lancaster Pike, Suite 5C, Wilmington, DE19805. Periodicals postage paid at Wilmington and additional mailing offices.ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Send address changes to DELAWARE TODAY,PO Box 2903, Wilmington, DE 19805. Address changes should be accompaniedby a mailing label from a recent issue.Publisher: Robert F. Martinelli Editor-in-Chief: Maria Hess Art Director: Beth WeissManaging Editor: Drew Ostroski Business Development & Special Projects Manager: Christina KelleyAccount Executives: Kirsten Bradley, Becky Galante, Trish Kotyk, Susan Pomerantz, Jessica RiceDigital Sales Specialist: Dina Limetti Sales Coordinator: Dan BilodeauMAIN LINE TODAY (ISSN: 1086-6078; USPS: 15826) is published monthly,by Today Media, 3301 Lancaster Pike, Suite 5C, Wilmington, DE 19805.Periodicals postage paid at Wilmington, DE and additional mailing offices.ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MAIN LINE TODAY,PO Box 30109, Wilmington, DE 19805. Address changes should beaccompanied by a mailing label from a recent issue.Publisher: JB Braun Editor-in-Chief: Hobart Rowland Creative Director: Ingrid Hansen-LynchSenior Editor: Tara Behan Online Editor: Emily Riley Contributing Editor: Shannon HallamyerSenior Account Executive: Nan Mangine Account Executives: Megan Armor, Mike Bridges, Patti Griffin,Sheila Grubb, Larry Singer Sales Assistant: Ann WeismanTODAY MEDIA Internet Advertising Manager: Cindi Viviano Vice President of Marketing: Monica Webber Marketing Manager: Erin Kelly Marketing Coordinator: Jordan StevensonProduction Director: Deana J. Yokimcus Senior Advertising & Marketing Designer: C. Belinda Cimo Advertising Graphic Designer: Marissa Simeone Advertising/Marketing Designer: Suzanne Duffy Chief Technology Officer: Ethan FoxNew Media Development Director: Mike Martinelli Technologies Manager: Rena Watson Controller: Diane V.A. Green Staff Accountant: Jennifer Heller Human Resources: Naomi Seramone Collections Supervisor: Paulette TolbertCollections Coordinator: Joan Lawler Accounts Payable: Kate Gula Accounts Receivable Supervisor: Deborah Cabassa Billing: Jennifer Schuele-Lee Financial Analyst: Casey Ossman Executive Assistant to the President: Linda McDonaldLogistics: Ken James Circulation Director: Greg Wolfe Digital Marketing Analyst: Deanna Garrett Assistant Circulation Manager: Jacqueline Smith Customer Service: Maureen Dunford, Sarah Jane FisherPresident: Robert F. Martinelli Vice President: Ralph A. Martinelli Secretary/Treasurer: Richard Martinelli Chairman: Angelo R. MartinelliSIGNATURE GOLF COURSELive More. Golf More.ABayside is Named the #1 Golf Coursein Delaware by GolfWeek for 2013!Jack Nicklaus SignatureGolf CourseNeighborhood PoolsTennis & Fitness CenterThe Cove Bar & GrilleBayside MarketplacePier, Pavilion & BeachCanoeing & KayakingStocked PondsRecreational TrailsFreeman StageSignature PlaygroundYear-round ActivitiesTownhomes, Villas and Single Family Homes from thelow $300s...All just 4 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.855.631.6372 | Open Daily | livebayside.comwww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G3

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golf 2013:the state of the gameThe U.S. Open is coming …The U.S. Open is coming …By Jim FinneganWith apologies to Paul Revere, the U.S.Open Golf Championship is indeedcoming to Merion Golf Club in June, asthe historic course lays waiting for theworld’s best golfers. All the years of planningand anticipation are coming to ahead, as the Philadelphia region preparesto be a temporary golfing epicenter. Itpromises to be the cherry atop a sweetgolf year ahead in 2013.In 2012, golf showed tremendousbounce-back from several years ofdecline—a combination of too many golfcourses and too little play, coupled withpoor weather and a stalled economy.Locally, better weather (almost 40-plusmore playable days than previous years)and an improving economy helped fuel therebirth. Even Hurricane Sandy, with all itsdevastation, couldn’t hinder the rebound,largely due to the “off season” timingof the storm, giving courses months torecover. Despite monetary damages inthe millions for golf courses (mostly treedamage), area facilities are ready and ontrack for the 2013 season.Nationally, played golf roundsincreased by six percent, according toPGA PerformanceTrak, the industry’slargest benchmarking service. The jumprepresented the largest single year percentageincrease in rounds played since2000. Annual golf fee revenue was alsoup almost seven percent, leading to anestimated $700 million economic boost.Last year was the warmest 12 monthson record. Better weather contributedto the supply of available golf, which, inturn, provided golfers more opportunitiesto play. “While the increase in roundsplayed in 2012 was supported by favorableweather conditions, consumers made thechoice to play golf, rather than participatein other recreational activities,” says TedBishop, president of the PGA of America.“It’s not an aberration that golf facilitiesthat are offering player development programsto support Golf 2.0 are driving moreconsumers to the course, while positivelyimpacting the bottom lines at their facilities.We continue to build momentum,and I’m confident that these programs,complemented by the favorable weatherconditions, are leading to the increase inrounds played.”The golf industry’s growth initiativesdo seem to be paying off. The aforementionedGolf 2.0 program has helped golfcourses and industry professionals get themost out of their marketing and promotionalprograms. Likewise, the launch ofthe PGA Junior League in more than 16markets (think Little League with golfclubs), and the continued efforts of companieslike SNAG Golf (backed by JackNicklaus), which create games and equipmentto make golf fun for elementary-agechildren, are making a difference.What else is good for the game of golf?How about a national leader who promotesthe sport by playing it? PresidentObama’s presence on the golf course withTiger and other celebrities is great forthe game. Whether or not you actuallybelieve he feels the public’s pain ontaxes or healthcare issues, you know hefeels a golfer’s pain when he duck-hooksa tee shot or chili-dips a short approach.Our president … three-putting? That justmakes me feel good to be an American,since it’s the only “Tee” Party candidate Ican relate to.As far as golf goes at the professionallevel, what a year it’s shaping up to be, withall the drama of a reality television showready to play out right here at MerionGolf Club. The “bromance” betweenTiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy promisesto deliver a head-to-head battle that istremendous for the sport—rememberwhat Magic and Bird did for the NBA?Two fierce competitors who like eachother, and like to beat each other evenmore—how fitting in a place whereNicklaus and Trevino once dueled.So, shake off the winter doldrums, getthat Ryder Cup loss out of your mind,put the snow shovels away and throw theclubs back in the trunk. Golf season isback in the Delaware Valley. Oh, and didI mention that the U.S. Open is coming?Email questions and comments to JimFinnegan at jfinnegan@todaymediainc.com. GGwww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G5

chip shotsTHE TEE IN TECHGet your game in gear with the latest golf equipment.With all the advances in the sport, there’s no better time to hone your golf game. Here are someof the hottest new tools for the upcoming season. For more great new products, visit mainlinetoday.com.IN FULL SWING For every golfer, it’s all about the swing.And there are numerous simulators, launch monitorsand apps that can turn a smartphone or tablet (thoseequipped with a camera, that is) into an instant swinganalyzer. Although these amazing tools won’t evercompletely replace the feedback of a good golf instructor,many professionals now use them in their teachingregimen. It’s a great way to do off-course homework andkeep your golf swing in sync.OptiShot is an affordable, portable and accuratehome golf simulator, with the ability to play simulatedrounds or perform detailed swing analysis, factoring inclubhead speed, face angle, swing path and visual shotfeedback. So when it’s cold and snowing outside, golferscan keep their game warm and sharp inside. $400. Visitoptishotgolf.com.The SwingSmart sensor module attaches to theunderside of the shaft on any golf club. You get instantfeedback on your iPad or iPhone for every swing, includingdata on tempo, attack angle and speed. SS alsohelps you to groove the “best” swing and compare statsto other swings. You can even email your golf instructorfor analysis and feedback. $250. Visit swingsmart.com.It’s no wonder the SwingProfile app was a 2012PGA Merchandise Show award-winner. All you need is asmartphone or tablet. Capture swinging video from yourtelevison, and compare your swing to your favorite tourpro’s. The interface is seemless, and the analysis toolssimple and intuitive. $50. Visit swingprofile.com.We’re all guilty of overlooking putting improvement.The iPING Putter app analyzes and displays stroketype, impact angle and tempo. It works in conjunctionwith a PING cradle (for all major smartphones), whichholds the mobile device onto the putter shaft just belowthe grip. Over a series of five putts, your consistencyscores are used to build a putting handicap. The appeven tells you which PING putter is best for you, basedon those stats. Free app, $30/cradle. Visit ping.com.GET A GRIP Yourshot starts and endswith how you hold theclub. New grips areone of the cheapest,easiest ways to helpyour golf game. Here’sone to consider.From the samepeople who broughtyou the “heavy putter”comes the backweightedSecret Grip,with a philosophygeared toward moreconsistency, controland distance. JackNicklaus credited hissuccess to playing withgrip-weighted clubs,which is why he enthusiasticallyendorsesBoccieri Golf’s product.$16.99. Visitboccierigolf.com.PUTT FOR DOUGH Putters are probably the most personal of all golfing equipment. Are you a croucherlike Nicklaus or a straight-up belly-putter type? Mallet, blade, crazy head shape? No matter the design,if it helps you get the ball in the cup with reasonable reliability, you’ll love it. The PING Scottsdale TRstands for “true roll,” PING’s innovative new variable-depth-groove technology. If you mishit your putt, thismodel features grooves that are deepest in the center and get gradually shallower toward the perimeter,all to equalize ball speeds no matter where it’s struck. Even putters are getting into the “A” gamewith adjustable-length shafts to help optimize performance—and the 12 models fit every stroke type.$150. Visit ping.com.“A” GAME DRIVERS Adjustability is the new trend with drivers,and this year’s offerings promote greater performance with a widerange of on-demand loft- and face-angle settings.Cobra Golf’s newest driver, AMP CELL, offers adjustability, withits MyFly technology, allowing for 8.5-degree loft through 11.5-degreesettings with a twist of a supplied wrench. If you’re familiar withCobra’s bold and vibrant branding, it’s no surprise the AMP CELLcomes in four striking colors: silver, Directoire blue, Barbados redand vibrant orange. (So, you can channel your inner Rickie Fowler.)While some new adjustable drivers require a golfer to tweakthe sole plate after setting the loft, Cobra’s proprietary SmartPadtechnology keeps a square face at address, regardless of loft setting,and still allows for workability (face open or closed slightly). Cobra’s E9Face Technology is also used in the AMP CELL, which provides a largerface area and, thus, faster ball speeds and greater forgiveness.The Cobra AMP CELL Driver features a Fujikura Fuel shaft andhas a 460cc head. The Cobra AMP CELL Pro Driver has an MRCKuro Kage shaft and a 440cc head. $299-$399. Visit cobragolf.com.G6 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

OFF THE TOE Golf shoes are no longer an afterthoughtwhen it comes to a golfer’s equipment. Thelatest footwear options are fashionable, comfortableand way cooler than your dad’s old pair.Oakley was one of the first manufacturers toemploy “lighter and lower” principles in the design ofits golf footwear, and that philosophy prevails in itslatest two offerings: the CarbonPRO and Cipher 2.The CarbonPRO features a unique cleat system,designed to reduce weight and keep your foot closerto the ground for added stability (an innovation calledOctoStick minimizes foot movement inside the shoe).Additionally, a strategically placed carbon-fiber shankunder the mid-foot gives CarbonPRO the most stableplatform Oakley has ever built in a shoe this light.The Cipher 2 is the lightest golf shoe on themarket, weighing a mere 260 grams. The uniqueNanoSpike cleatless system utilizes user-changeableceramic pads in place of traditional spikes. Last year’smodel had some recall issues with the glue that heldthe NanoSpike anchor pads to the sole, but Oakleyhas corrected the glue issue with a new componentin the Cipher 2.Both models come with cool color options, anantimicrobial treatment for odor control, and a twoyearlimited warranty on waterproofing. $150-$200.Visit golf.oakley.com.The new Adizero line has been specially built onthe principle that you start with zero and add only whatis essential to perform—and one thing they didn’t addwas weight. Tipping the scales at just 3.4 ounces,the shoes come with a Microfiber SPRINTSKINupper, a 10-spike configuration with THINTECH lowprofiletechnology for optimum traction and stability,and a unique 90-day comfort guarantee. $180. Visittaylormadegolf.com.If comfort and feeling grounded in your gameare important—and you don’t mind a few staresat your country club or local muni—then the newVibram FiveFingers SpeedXC Lite may be for you. Oneof the hottest test items at the2013 PGA Show earlier thisyear, the XC Lites feel likeyou’re wearing only yourfoot. They offer a lightlycleated sole for traction, azero-drop heel for better golfpivot and turning, and whatVibram calls “five-toe pocketconstruction” (one sleeve foreach of your piggies). The theorybehind the design is that yourtoes grow stronger individually,rather than being jammed allin one place inside a traditionalgolf shoe. The result is betterbalance and stability. Alreadypopular among athletes in othersports, XC Lites might just putthe “foot” back in golf footwear.$110. Visit vibramfivefingers.com.FORE! ACCESSORIESBased on the idea thatmost golfers play a highercompression ball thanthey need, the two-pieceWilson Staff DUO GolfBall has a compressionof 40, with a softer feelaround the green andimproved playability. TheDUO’s stats show it islong off the tee, withmore control due toreduced spin off the driver.With Wilson’s current“try it or return it” promotionand at half the priceof other premium golfballs, what have you gotto lose—except the ball,inevitably? $19.99/dozen.Visit wilson.com.Research shows thatthe type of tee you usecan make a difference,and the folks at Kiwi Golfhave the science andthe studies to supportthat. The theory behindtheir Firecracker Tee issimple: Your golf ball ismaking less contact withthe tee and more contactwith the clubface. Theirstriking, multicolored,oversized design alsomakes them hard to lose.$9/pack of six. Visitkiwigolf.com.With all the differentGPS devices and othergolf gizmos in your world,where do you put themwhile you’re golfing?Bracketron offers avariety of holders andbrackets for your golf cartand bag, plus optionsfor your car that can bemoved easily to cart orbag. Holders from $19.99.Visit bracketron.com.The TaylorMade R1 Driver is onemodel that can be tuned to fit tourpros and amateurs alike. Thereare seven standard and fiveupright loft options between 8and 12 degrees (±2 degrees) toobtain optimal launch angle, plusseven face-angle options: N/square,open, medium-open, maximumopen,closed, medium-closed andmaximum-closed. An Aldila RIP Phenom55-gram shaft promotes faster clubheadspeed, while delivering greater feel than typicalultralight shafts. $399. Visit taylormadegolf.com.With the Callaway RAZR FitXtreme Driver, golfers cantake advantage of a lowcenter of gravity with twomovable weights and aproprietary adjustable hoselto fine-tune the optimal ballflight for their game. TheOptiFit Hosel adjusts the faceangle to open, square or closedpositions to improve accuracy andtrajectory. tory. Revolutionary material in the crown that’s lighterand stronger than titanium provides more forgiveness. $399.Visit callawaygolf.com.www.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G7

TRAVEL BAGStreamsong: FloridaGolf with a BandonDunes FeelThe term “Florida golf ” just got turnedon its ear with the early 2013 opening ofthe Streamsong courses. Already on mostindustry publications “best” lists, thetwo 18-hole layouts exceed the hype.Streamsong is a little more than anhour south of both Orlando and Tampa,but you really get a feel for what Floridamust have been like before the resortstook over. In fact, my GPS couldn’t find atown named Streamsong (it’s in rural PolkCounty), so I had to program latitude andlongitude coordinates from the website.The two 18s are simply named red andblue (after the pen colors the architectsused to initially layout their respectivetracks). Streamsong Red was designed byBill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (who wereresponsible for the renovation at PinehurstNo. 2)—and features a par-72, 7,150-yard design with large lakes, rolling terrainand atypical Florida landforms.Streamsong Blue is the handiworkof Tom Doak, the architect who putBandon Dunes on the map with his OldMacDonald and Pacific Dunes gems. Thepar-72 course tips out at 7,164 yards, withinvitingly wide fairways, bunkers you wantHole in One,Two, ThreeDelaware amateurRon Malkin sinksthree aces in 2012.If you’ve ever been lucky enough toexperience the sheer exhilaration ofa hole in one, imagine experiencingit three times in four weeks. That’sexactly what Delaware amateurgolfer Ron Malkin did when he jarredaces last August and Septemberat Deerfield Golf & Tennis Clubin Newark, Del.Malkin aced—twice—the longpar-3 eighth hole with a 3-wood,plus the slippery par-3 16th hole witha 6-iron. He’s a two-handicap, soskill factored into all three shots. Butwhen you consider there are longtimetour pros who have never hadone in their whole career, you putthe amount of good fortune of thisaccomplishment into perspective.Different StrokesGolfers get the proper fit at a new golf shop in Bala Cynwyd.Take a savvy Wharton grad, a passionfor golf, and a personal experience withbeing fitted improperly for golf equipment,and you have the key ingredients fora great business recipe. Keith Bank turnedit all into Club Champion, a golf clubfitting and building service that recentlyopened its first Pennsylvania facility inBala Cynwyd.Many years before launching ClubChampion, Bank had a bad club fittingat a big retail golf store, leaving him withwomen’s shafts in his newly purchasedclubs—not ideal for his game and swingspeed. “More golfers are realizing thatbeing properly fitted for their golf clubs isgoing to help them improve,” says Bank,now the company’s chairman. “A big-boxretailer cannot duplicate Club Champion’sdemo club inventory, our technology, ourfitting experience, or our custom buildingcapabilities.”Bank is no stranger to Philadelphia. Hespent many formative years at the Universityof Pennsylvania. This local tie is partlywhy he chose the Delaware Valley forClub Champion’s first location outside itsChicago headquarters. (New locations arealso opening this spring in Houston andAtlanta.) “Philadelphia has a rich andstoried golf history, and has such a thrivingand active golf community,” Bank says.“The Golf Association of Philadelphia isone of the largest and most revered golfassociations in the country. And, coupledwith the amount of serious golfers andsome of the greatest golf courses in theworld, Philadelphia was a natural choiceG8 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

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2013 U.S. OpenMerion Golf Club Is Ready toChallenge the World’s Best Golfers.by Jim Finnegan Merion photos courtesy of USGA ArchivesG12 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

PreviewMerion’s 13th hole“I love Merion—and I don’t even know her last name.” —Lee Trevino, after winning the 1971 U.S. OpenFor all the reasons the U.S. Open wasn’t likely to be held atMerion again, the most compelling reason that it will be heldthere is simple: the course itself.Jack Nicklaus has given Merion the highest accolade, proclaiming,“Acre for acre, it may be the best test of golf in theworld.” That’s some praise from a man who not only played onthe finest courses during his Hall of Fame career, but built quitea few good ones, as well.The historic East layout—Hugh Wilson’s homage to golfshot-making—is ready to defend itself against the world’s best.A course created long before titanium and graphite promises tobe a worthy adversary for all the modern world can throw at it.At just under 7,000 yards, Merion will play a lot “shorter” thanother courses on the PGA Tour. (Augusta and the Memorial, forexample, play closer to 7,500 yards.) But what Merion lacks inlength it makes up for in “bite.”www.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G13

MERION ...A History in PhotosBobby Jones wins the U.S. Amateur at Merion in 1930, after conquering the British Open, the British Amateur and theU.S. Open. After his Merion victory, the term “grand slam” was coined.Bunkers have been strategicallyadded—on No. 2, for instance. Similarscoring impediments have been installedon holes 15 and 16. Four of the par 4s willplay more than 500 yards long, whileNo. 3 is a monstrous par 3 at 265 yardsuphill The 17th hole is another whopperof a par 3 at 250 yards.There will be lots of holes where thepros won’t have to hit a driver, but theywill need to be accurate, with fairways narrowedto 22-24 yards wide and the rougha jail sentence height of 3.5-4 inches. Thefinal five holes will be as tough as any theyface on tour—an “amen corner” stretchwhere the championship will no doubtbe decided. And we all know what lurkson 18, where the famous Hogan plaquein the fairway will stare today’s golf studssquarely in the face, daring them to createtheir own historic shot.Rick Ill, chairman of the U.S. OpenCommittee at Merion, thinks players willenjoy coming back continued on page G16U.S. Open 2013 Predictions Area pros pick the winner.“My money is on TigerWoods to win theMasters. But comethe U.S. Open, it’sgoing to take a guywith a great shortgame and discipline …I’ll take Rory McIlroy.This will start the year,jab for jab with thesetwo.” —Jeff Simon,French Creek“I’m going with SteveStricker—great putterand wedge player ona course where youdon’t need to bomb it.I also like Ian Poulter;I think he definitelywins one of themajors this year.”—Dave McNabb,Applebrook“I think Brandt Snedeker gets itdone and wins his first major atMerion. The U.S. Open hasproduced a bunch of first-timemajor winners over the past 10years, and I think Brandt is readyto win one. He’s driving the ballwell, and he’s one of the bestputters on tour. Excelling in thosetwo things will be needed atMerion.” —Chris Wilkinson,Llanerch Country Club“Sneds!(Brandt Snedeker).”—Neil Maurer,Bear Trap Dunes“Being a Nike staffplayer, I’m goingwith my leader,Tiger. He alreadyhas an earlyseason win, andhis game seems tobe coming around.”—Frank LaVacca, III,Hartefeld NationalGolf Club“Keegan Bradleywill win thisyear’s U.S. Open.I am a big fan!”—Eric Shillinger,Moselem Springs“I’m picking Graeme McDowell. Thepremium will be on hitting fairways,as most U.S. Opens are, and he’s a veryaccurate driver of the ball. In addition,he’s a wonderful putter and has performedwell on this stage two of the last threeyears. I think this U.S. Open is right uphis alley.” —Jeff Kiddie, Aronimink“Matt Kucharwill win theU.S. Open.”—Clint Deibert,The Ridgeat Back BrookG14 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

In 1950, Ben Hogan hits the famous 1-iron shot on 18, forcing a playoff that he would win thenext day to claim the U.S. Open championship. A commemorative plaque is embedded inthe 18th fairway on the East Course.MERION PHOTOS COURTESY OF USGA ARCHIVESLee Trevino beats Jack Nicklausin a playoff to win the 1971 U.S.Open championship. Trevinoplayfully scared Nicklaus with arubber snake to break the tensionbefore the dramatic playoff.When Hugh Wilson designed the East Course in1912 and the West Course in 1914, he incorporatedthe signature wicker baskets, atop the pins insteadof flags—something he saw shepherds using on atrip to England. He felt the baskets would be morevisible, while also making it harder to judge winddirection at the green. These iconic baskets are partof the club’s logo.David Graham wins the 1981 U.S. Open championship. To date, Merion has hostedmore USGA championship events than any other course.“My prediction isa player like LukeDonald—straightand steady, sincelength won’t bea huge issueat Merion.”—Ryan Lagergren,Stonewall“Graeme McDowell.Seemingly, over thelast five years, he’salways hangingaround in the majors,and he’s a grinder.I think the traditionsof Merion with thefescue will remindhim of NorthernIreland, and he willget his second U.S.Open.” —Scott Reilly,PhiladelphiaCountry Club“Tiger isgoing to winone, and thatmight be theone—or BrandtSnedeker.”—Bob Crowther,Bayside ResortGolf Club“I’ll be cheeringfor Tiger. Thedream would behim and Rory tobe in the finalpairing comingup the 17thhole to thewicker baskets,even score.”—Dan Shupard,The Golf Clubat Glen Mills“I think it willbe hard to betagainst Rory!”—Kent Thomas,DuPontCountry Club“What I’m looking forward to the most is that I think this Open, more than any other in the last10 years, will be wide open—given the premium on shot-making vs. distance. While Merionwon’t play as short as some people think, I believe there will be a lot more possible contendersvs. a course that is 7,500 yards long. Don’t be surprised to see a senior player do well—perhaps a guy like Fred Couples or Mark Calcavecchia. That said, my pick would be LukeDonald. He’s a precise player who putts it great and hits his wedges well.” —Jim Smith Jr.,Philadelphia Cricket Club“If I had my wishes,my fellow lefty PhilMickelson wouldwin the tournament.Logically speaking,I believe that TigerWoods will breakthrough and win it.With the setup ofthe course, he willnot need to hit adriver as often, whichrecently has becomehis Achilles’ heel. Hewill be able to use thefamed stinger to puthimself in position tohit his approach tothe green. If he getshot with the putter,I believe that hewill be very toughto beat this year.”—Anthony Hollerback,Baywood Greenswww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G15

philamuseum.org53 West Lancaster Avenue • Ardmore, PA484.412.8009Free Parking In Rear After 6pmTHE ART OF GOLFTHROUGH JULY 7, 2013Closest Restaurant ToMerion Golf Club.At The Intersection OfArdmore & Lancaster AvenuesThe Art of Golf was supported by NBC Sports, PNC Bank, SAP, Michael Murr, Edward D. Slevin, Ernest L. Ransome III, Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Tallent,and other generous individuals. The exhibition was organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, in collaboration with the National Galleries of Scotland.The Golfers (detail), 1847, by Charles Lees. National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh: Purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund,The Art Fund, and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, 2002, PG 3299.u.s. open continued from page G14to an older, traditional course. “It will bedifferent for them to play a course that’snot just long, long and long,” he says.To hear Ill speak of his beloved homecourse is reminiscent of a proud fatherboasting about one of his children. (Hewas a past club president at Merion for sixyears and is a longtime member.) “You maysee a player go low one day,” he says. “Or, ifwe get wet conditions, they can fire at thepins. But, all in all, I think the course willdefend itself.”Perhaps the best quote on the subtlescoring intricacies at Merion was by 1971U.S. Open winner Lee Trevino (who beatJack Nicklaus in a playoff that year). “It’sgot 16 birdie holes and 18 bogey holes,”Trevino said, grinning.Though the course itself may havestood the test of time, the club plannerscouldn’t possibly have envisioned the tremendousgrowth the game would enjoyover the past three decades. They certainlycouldn’t have conceived of a smallcity setting up on their site, with trailerloads of food, equipment, merchandise,fencing, generators, tents and the like.The last Open at Merion Golf Club in1981 required 500 volunteers to conductthe operation of the event—this year’sevent will need closer to 5,000. How coulda course that was built on just 126 acreshope to accommodate the modern crushof officials, media and spectators?First, the United States Golf Associationlimited the amount of spectatortickets to just 25,000—a sizable reductionfrom other host-site venues in years past(with media and volunteers, that number iscloser to 32,000). Then the USGA had tocome up with a creative way to manage allthe modern logistics, and their thinkingoutside the box led to “thinking outside theproperty,” as they looked for off-site spaceto accommodate the things Merioncouldn’t handle inside its immediateproperty perimeter.That task fell squarely on the shouldersof Hank Thompson, the USGA championshipdirector, and his team. “The biggestchallenge we have experienced thus far ismaking certain that we have the space toaccommodate all of the facilities requiredfor the championship,” Thompson says.“We’ve taken steps to enlarge the footprintby renting space at HaverfordCollege and local residents’ yards foradditional facilities. In utilizing smallerG16 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

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areas for facilities—like resident properties—we’vehad to take additional time tobe certain support facilities like power generators,HVAC, restrooms and prep tentsfit within the borders of the yards. On theMerion’s 16th holeEast Course itself, we’ve attempted tomaximize grandstand seating throughoutthe course to help mitigate narrow spectatorwalkways and to provide for qualityviews of championship golf.”Thompson’s task of ensuring an optimalspectator experience has not been aneasy one. But from all accounts, it lookslike the Merion on- and off-site facilitiesare in line and ready to go. (Having been toseveral U.S. Opens through the years, I’vefound that the USGA’s flagship event hasalways been first-rate.)“I knew this process would be a lot ofwork, but maybe not this much,” says Ill.“The USGA has done an amazing job withthese logistical issues, and all of the hardwork of all our various committees haspaid off—and I know the membership isexcited to see the event here.”The culmination of close to eight yearsof all these great efforts is now finallycoming together. The course where BobbyJones and Ben Hogan left their footprintsis waiting for a whole new era oflegends to make their mark. Will we seean epic battle à la the Golden Bear andthe Merry Mex with Tiger and Rory? Orwill someone else stamp his passport togolf history?By dusk on Father’s Day, we’ll know.Transportation, security and viewingdetails were not finalized at press time. Visitusga.org and usopen.com for updates. GGG18 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

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Local ProsHope toQualifyfor theU.S. OpenDaveMcNabbGo Ahead … Pinch Yourself.Exclusively Public.Golf 302-947-9800 • Restaurant 302-947-9225 • Events 302-945-8884Toll Free 888-844-2254Although their day jobs now are moreabout managing the business of golf thanplaying it, two local head pro’s are chasingthe dream of qualifying for this year’sU.S. Open at Merion.Applebrook’s Dave McNabb and BearTrap Dunes’ Neil Maurer are not strangersto the two-stage process, which is open toall golf professionals, or amateurs with aUSGA handicap index not exceeding 1.4.McNabb has only missed the qualifyingprocess once since 2005 and hasmade it to sectional play four times (oncefinishing as high as the second alternate).Maurer hasn’t missed a qualifier since heplayed in his first one back in 1997, withhis best finish at the local level as analternate numerous times.Golfers navigating the nerve-rackingprocess must first attempt to qualify ata local event. Based on the number ofentrants in the field, the top five to eightfinishers (approximately) move on tosectionals. There, they play in a one-day,36-hole pressure cooker where, based onthe strength of the field, they could beone of the lucky top finishers to advanceto the U.S. Open.McNabb is coming off his best seasonever in 2012, winning his second DelawareState Open title, taking the Pro-Am forWishes event at Penn Oaks, winning twoother pro-pro events, and finishing fourthin the Philadelphia Open at Pine Valley.Based on those results—and the fact thatthe local qualifier this May is slated forthe course he oversees—he’s hoping for alittle “home cooking.”Maurer has had his own pro success. Hewon the PGA’s 2011 Philadelphia SectionAssistants’ Championship and the 2010Philadelphia Section Assistants’ MatchPlay Championship, held at Merion GolfClub. “Having won at Merion in the past,I am really looking forward to this year’squalifying,” he says.G20 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Relocating?Remodeling?Rethinking?Neil MaurerConsidering that his best sport may noteven be golf (Maurer was the MarylandState Tennis Champion in 1991 and playedcollegiate tennis at Louisville), he has managedto walk the tightrope between headprofessional of a course and golf professionalwho plays on a course.Both McNabb and Maurer cite theirfamilies and working situations as key tothem being able to do this “on the side.”“I opened up Bear Trap Dunes in 1999as an assistant golf professional,” saysMaurer. “In 2004, I was lucky enough tohit the road and play full time, with mywife Lindsay caddying for me. We spentmost of our time on the NGA HootersTour, the Gateway Tour, and the eGolf ProTour in the Carolinas. We drove about60,000 miles a year and spent roughly 35weeks on the road in various states aroundthe country.”Maurer has come full circle, back towhere it all began for him, as the headgolf professional at Bear Trap DunesGolf Club. “Working for Troon Golf hasopened doors and taught me things thathave made me excited to be part of somethingspecial,” he says.Maurer’s wife is no longer “on the bag”(as they say in the business), having givenup her caddying duties to support a futureplayer: their newborn son, Kingston.McNabb’s family has also played a rolein his success. His youngest son caddiedfor him en route to his Delaware StateOpen win, while his oldest son has takenan interest in the golf-business side ofthings at Applebrook. “I can only do somuch to maximize my time management,”McNabb says. “So without the supportof my family, a tremendous staff here atApplebrook, and a board that is very muchbehind what I do away from the course, Iwouldn’t have this opportunity.” GGAVEFLEXIBLE STAY FURNISHED AND UNFURNISHED RESIDENCESWITH RESORT STYLE AMENITIES & SERVICESMALVERN 311 E. LANCASTER AVENUE 877.AVE.0252DOWNINGTOWN 1236 E. LANCASTER AVENUE 877.AVE.0253NJ UNION · CLIFTON · SOMERSETNY WHITE PLAINS · VA DULLESAVELIVING.COMThe BrandywineCountry Club2822 Shipley Road Wilmington, DE302.478.2110BrandywineCountryClub.netwww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G21

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golf’sgrand finaleThe region’s finest finishing holes. By Jim FinneganMerion Golf ClubYou are ready to tee off on the last hole. Maybe you’ve been playingthe round of your life, or maybe you’ve lost a week’s salaryworth of golf balls. Either way, the risk, reward and redemptionof the 18th hole await.A great finishing hole should have all the elements we loveabout golf: the beauty, the architect’s final design statement, thecompetition, the strategy, the side bets, the fun and the camaraderie.A hole that’s equal parts challenging, tactical and social.What’s your plan: play for par and have a chance to halve it, or gofor broke and steal a birdie to take the final skin?Here are some of the area’s best finishing holes, ones that willleave you challenged, inspired, and ready for another round onanother day. A job well done, time well spent, money well earned,and a few chops to bust as you head to the 19th hole to relive theday. That’s the beauty of the 18th: golf ’s grand finale.MERION GOLF CLUB, East Course, Ardmore, Pa. 463 Yards, Par 4A whole new era of golf history is about to unfold during this year’sU.S. Open at Merion. No doubt, the 18th hole of the East Coursewill play a big part in deciding the outcome of the area’s biggestgolf event, much like it did when Ben Hogan’s famous 1-ironapproach shot helped him win the 1950 U.S. Open. Come Sunday,June 16, this hole will again be in the spotlight, as the 2013 winnerplays his final shot in regulation. But it won’t be a cakewalk.“With a sloping fairway, the target area looks smaller than it isbecause of the severity of the slope, and if you do hit the fairway,you have an awkward, downhill, side-hill lie,” says Merion’s headpro Scott Nye. “The green is a false front, and it rolls away in abit of a turtleback. The key to doing well is to hit a good driveand miss left, if you are going to play a bit more conservative.”PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB, Wissahickon Course, Flourtown, Pa.480 Yards, Par 4The 18th of Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Coursehas been ranked one of the top 500 golf holes in the world andis certainly in most people’s top three finishing holes in theregion. Philadelphia native A.W. Tillinghast worked the samecourse design magic here as he did at many other famous tracks,including the Black Course at Bethpage State Park and WingedFoot (both former U.S. Open host sites). Head golf professionalAPPLEBROOK: LARRY LAMBRECHTG24 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Philadelphia Cricket ClubApplebrook Golf ClubFieldstone Golf ClubThe Ridge at Back BrookJim Smith, Jr. summarizes this finishing hole well: “Shot values,setting and beauty.”“A great tee shot can leave as little as 100 yards in—if youcatch the downhill slope—while a poor shot could leave you250,” adds Smith. “The second shot is downhill to a green nestledbetween two bunkers and a creek, with our classic clubhouseserving as a backdrop.”APPLEBROOK GOLF CLUB, Malvern, Pa. 454 Yards, Par 4Applebrook’s No. 18 is no doubt one of the best finishing holes inthe region. It has the beauty (a stunning clubhouse perched abovethe green) and the challenge (you need to bomb a drive, then teardropa second shot to a sloping, elevated green).“At 454 yards from the championship tee, with an uphillapproach to a narrow green, guarded by a large bunker in frontand a steep hill behind, it is critical that the player not onlyput the ball in the fairway, but also choose the right angle ofapproach,” says head golf pro Dave McNabb. “The second shotplays uphill, and an extra club is needed to ensure reaching theputting surface, as anything short runs the risk of ending up onthe steep slope in heavy rough or, even worse, in the greensidebunker, leaving the most difficult of bunker shots. The propermiss is slightly long, as the ball will catch the slope behind thegreen and roll down onto the putting surface. A shot missedover the green leaves a comeback chip/lob shot that’s difficult tostop on the putting surface. Then the fun begins—on a severelysloping green that usually rolls near 12 on the Stimpmeter.”FIELDSTONE GOLF CLUB, Greenville, Del. 524 Yards, Par 5Does anything taunt golfers more than the “reachable-in-twopar 5”? That’s the allure of the 18th at Fieldstone—at least, forthe bigger hits. A long drive with a left-to-right bend is a mustif you have any hopes of knocking a fairway wood onto thiselevated, two-tiered green with a dangerous false front. Butbeware: A safe layup shot could turn to danger if you hit one ofthe fairway bunkers. If you do, you’ll have to waste another shotto pitch out sideways.THE RIDGE AT BACK BROOK, Ringoes, N.J. 537 Yards, Par 5This No. 18 is as dramatic a finishing hole as there is in golf—sowww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G25

Bayside Resort Golf ClubStonewallLookaway Golf ClubFrench Creek Golf Clubmuch so, you’ll swear you’re in Vermont, New Hampshire orsome other area famous for rock outcroppings. It tantalizes witharchitect Tom Fazio’s masterful risk-reward golf course design.“From tee to green, there is an elevation drop of 60 feet, andthe hole is guarded on the right side by the signature ‘ridge’ thatruns throughout the property and the entire length of this hole,”says Clint Deibert, the Ridge’s head pro. “For most players,the par 5 will be a three-shot hole that will require a preciselayup to a landing area protected by environmentally sensitiveareas and then an approach shot that must carry Back BrookCreek to an elevated, two-tiered putting surface. The greencomplex is guarded by two deep bunkers and an exposed redrockoutcropping wall behind the green.”Perched on “the ridge” behind the 18th green is the rusticAdirondack-style clubhouse. It serves as the perfect backdropfor the challenges that await.BAYSIDE RESORT GOLF CLUB, Selbyville, Del. 483 Yards, Par 4Sometimes, the best finishing hole is such a challenge that youneed to be tactical, where a strategy to play for bogey could meanthe difference in winning and losing money for the day. Head proBob Crowther would agree when it comes to your average golferat the 18th at Bayside. “You don’t beat it,” he says. “Play for 5, andbe happy.”With water that runs down the left side and wraps behind thegreen, there is plenty of hazard on this hole. The right side has tallfescue rough, and a bunker on the turn of the dogleg left makesdriving the ball a premium. If you’re lucky enough to have a clearshot to the treacherous green, with more water front-right, it putsa premium on hitting a second shot the proper distance.STONEWALL, Old Course, Elverson, Pa. 451 Yards, Par 4Don’t get mesmerized by the scenic beauty of Stonewall’s 18thhole on the Old Course. The view from atop the hill, watchingthe sunset over the clubhouse and its restored stonework, canmake you forget the task at hand.From the back tee, this hole measures 451 yards, with theadded peril of a downhill second shot. The fairway narrows at200 yards and, when the course is playing summer fast, a straightdrive is a must. A drive in the fairway leaves you with a mediumiron to a hybrid home—off a less-than-level lie. Walking onto theundulating green, you will find that a two-putt is no “gimme.”“The 18th is everything you look for in a finishing hole:beauty, strategy and a long-lasting impression,” says head golf proRyan Lagergren.LOOKAWAY GOLF CLUB, Buckingham, Pa. 434 Yards, Par 4If you want to feel like a golf professional, hit a great approachshot into No. 18 at Lookaway, and you will no doubt be rewardedwith applause and cheers from the clubhouse patio—the “superbox”location for watching the finishing hole at this Rees Jonesgem. But the second shot to an elevated green is no easy task, soexpect a few catcalls or commentary on your game if you missthe target.A perfect tee shot must be struck to carry an environmentalarea—and favor the right side of the fairway (aim for the pineBAYSIDE: MIKE MCGOWANG26 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Baywood Greenstree). The reward for your great drive: a low- to mid-iron hometo an uphill green, forced to carry another environmental area toa sloping back to front green. “If you can’t get a good shot intothe green, there’s a bailout area left that will enable you to chipon, but usually a player who plays for a 5 here will win the hole orat least halve it,” says head pro Chuck Rininger. “It requires twovery precise shots—and then the green provides another challengewith its slope.”The culmination of a three-hole finishing stretch that is asgood as any in golf, this 18th is so visually stunning with theclubhouse high atop the hill, with the inviting clubhouse grilland patio awaiting, you may be hypnotized into forgetting youjust made double bogey.FRENCH CREEK GOLF CLUB, Elverson, Pa. 418 Yards, Par 4French Creek’s finishing hole has a “friendly” feel. It’s a great 18ththat, on its surface, doesn’t look that difficult, which is where thestrategy comes into play, especially if the wind is in your face.“The slight dogleg left, with a bunker at the corner, has abig enough fairway to rip one off the tee,” says French Creek’smembership sales manager, Jeff Simon. “But anything pushed tothe right side of the fairway might leave one with a long iron intoa green that is surrounded by water down the left-hand side, aswell as behind. The green slopes drastically right to left towardthe water, with some brutal pin placements.”Situated in a natural amphitheater, this hole provides the nearbymembers and their guests a great vantage point from the clubhousepatio to enjoy lunch, cocktails and the final-hole drama.PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB, Spring Mill Course, Gladwyne, Pa.392 Yards, Par 4Sometimes a par-4 finishing hole that seems short and makeableis the one that has you writing “5” on your scorecard—if you don’tnavigate properly.“Our 18th hole from the back tees is a 392-yard uphill doglegto the right,” says head pro Scott Reilly. “The fairway bunkers onthis hole offer the biggest threat to limiting second shots fromgetting to the green in two. With a solid drive, many players areleft with less than 150 yards into a well-protected green. The firstthird of the green slopes quickly back to the fairway, while theback third offers enough undulation to stop most second shotswhen they land. With a prevailing headwind, players should takeenough club and use the slopes to get shots close.”BAYWOOD GREENS, Long Neck, Del. 425 Yards, Par 4Snap out of it—you are here to play golf, not take pictures. But noone would blame you at this photogenic final hole. Baywood’sNo. 18 impresses right from the start, with its island tee boxes,arched bridge, and a stunning array of beautiful flowers.“As you look down the fairway, golfers are blown away by theview of our outstanding clubhouse in the distance,” says head proAnthony Hollerback. “Once you get past the beauty, the golfhole itself is quite a challenge, no matter what tee box you play.With bunkers down the left and water farther down the right,the golfer has to decide to lay-up to the right of the bunkers andshort of the water, or try to fly the bunkers, bringing the water onthe right in to play on wayward drives. The green is surroundedwww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G27

on all sides by bunkers and, depending on the pin placement,makes the approach shot very difficult.”MOSELEM SPRINGS GOLF CLUB, Fleetwood, Pa. 456 Yards, Par 4Based on the numerous club, state and national tournamentsthat have been decided on this hole, club pro Eric Shillinger hasgood reason to brag. “Our 18th hole is one of the best finishingholes in golf,” he says.A breathtaking view from the tee, looking toward theclubhouse, is its own reward. From this elevated launchingarea, a solid drive is required to reach the fairway,while the second shot must travel over a pond andavoid the water to the right of the green. Long hitterscan reach the pond with a drive of 290-plusyards, but many choose to lay-up with a wood orhybrid—the work of golf architect George Fazioat its risk-reward best. Shorter hitters will lay-upleft of the pond and wedge home from there.“The crystal-clear stream to the right of the green ishome to many native rainbow and brown trout,” Shillingersays. “And numerous Titleist golf balls, as well.”BULLE ROCK GOLF COURSE, Havre de Grace, Md. 485 Yards, Par 4No. 18 at Bulle Rock shows architect Pete Dye at his most diabolical.“It’s very reminiscent of the 18th hole at the TPC Sawgrass,”says general manager and director of golf Rick Rounsaville. “Ithas a very intimidating view from the tee, since water guardsthe full length of the hole to the left and continues around theback of the green. From the edge of the fairway, the groundOthernotable finishingholes (acknowledgedby area golf pros):Pine Valley Golf ClubLancaster Country ClubHuntingdon Valley Country ClubSaucon Valley Country Club(Old and Weyhill courses)WaynesboroughCountry ClubMoselem Springs Golf Clubdrops sharply to the water. This par 4 measures485 from the Black Tees, so length is a big factor.Hitting the fairway is key with the water on the leftand tough rough on the right. The second shot is usuallylonger—the fairway narrows near the green, and the water isright up against the green and the fairway in front. The green isundulating and slopes hard from right to left on the right side. Itis a fitting end to a course that impresses from start to finish.”ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB, Newtown Square, Pa. 436 Yards, Par 4This hole was named the “Aronimink” by its architect DonaldRoss. But a more apt name may have been “Makeyouthink,”since it’s not the hardest hole on the course but sure couldbecome one, if you let it.Y-TURFWHENARTIFICIALISEXTRAORDINARYEnjoy year-round beauty with a Y-TURF installed synthetic surface,offering a magnificently landscaped lawn with little or no maintenance.IDEALLY PICTURESQUEVibrant, manicured lawns amidnatural plantings, hardscaping,lighting and water features.FUN & ENTERTAININGAuthentic at-home putting greenswith unparalleled quality, durabilityand performance.SAFE & CLEANEnvironmentally-friendly forchildren and pets, eliminates grassstains and muddy paws.REAL TO THE TOUCHLush and lifelike with a fresh cutappearance and soft pleasing feel.877-90-YTURF (877-909-8873)609-654-5247 • Y-Turf.comServing the Delaware Valley to the Jersey Shore©2013, Young’s Landscape Management, Inc. all rights reserved NJCA #13VH01161400 & PA #022139G28 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Bulle Rock Golf CourseAronimink Golf ClubAn accurate tee shot is needed to avoid the first bunker onthe right, while trees on the left mean you can’t cheat too muchaway from the left side of the fairway. Your second shot requiresa middle iron or hybrid uphill to a large green, with the historicAronimink clubhouse as the aiming point.A winding, terraced green provides enough challenge for anygolfing level, and some of the pin placements have proven trickyfor even the professionals in the final round of many of the localand national events played here.DUPONT COUNTRY CLUB, Championship Course, Wilmington, Del.445 Yards, Par 4Kent Thomas, DuPont’s director of golf, describes its 18th as “abeast”—but he means that in a good way.“It measures 445 yards from the back tee, and the entirelanding area is bisected by a creek that runs across the hole,”he says. “To make it even more challenging, there is also an80-foot tree in the center of the hole. There are a few ways toplay the hole: play to the right of the tree and have a longermid-iron shot in, or the big hitter can try to hit over the tree,requiring a carry of around 270 yards. As the approach shot isslightly uphill, and due to the well-placed greenside bunkers, youcannot see the green from the fairway.”WYNCOTE GOLF CLUB, Oxford, Pa. 557 Yards, Par 5Any finishing hole that allows golfers to “do what they have todo” is a wonderful way to end the day—hopefully, in a good way.Jim Pepple, Wyncote’s president and owner, thinks the bestProviding Professional Installation And Service Of Voice, Data,Fiber, Electrical And Security Systems• Network and backbone cabling design • Copper and fiber cable systems• UPS and emergency generator installation • Commercial electrical construction and maintenance• Security and CCTV system installationWith every installation, Tangent builds a reputation of value, performance andreliability, creating a lasting service relationship.TANGENTCABLE• Integration of critical systems • Experienced, professional technicians• Knowledgeable project managementSYSTEMS INC.302.994.4104WWW.TANGENTCABLE.COMwww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G29

Llanerch Country Clubthing about his course’s 18th is the risk-reward factor. “Big hitterscan make birdie, even eagle, since the green can be reachedin two. But leave it short in the meadow grass, and you could belooking at a big number,” he says. “Most golfers will play our 18thwith a solid drive down the right side, avoiding the bunker tothe left, then hit a hybrid or fairway club left of the green area,leaving a wedge to get home.”Eagle through double bogey—that’s a finishing hole thatcovers it all.HARTEFELD NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, Avondale, Pa. 409 Yards, Par 4Another great Tom Fazio layout, Hartefeld’s finishing holedoesn’t disappoint. The pedigree of the course is PGA level,having hosted the Exelon Invitational in years past. “It is oneof the toughest holes, along with the most severely undulated,”says club pro Frank LaVacca, III. “The approach shot playsabout a club and a half longer, which is a mental challenge formost golfers.”LLANERCH COUNTRY CLUB, Havertown, Pa. 296 Yards, Par 4One of the dangers of a “piece of cake” finishing hole is howquickly it can turn into humble pie. That’s the beauty ofLlanerch’s No. 18.“A great 18th hole has to provide a unique challenge and havea great setting. Llanerch’s 18th hole definitely has both,” sayshead pro Chris Wilkinson. “While it isn’t a typical, long finishinghole, it is deceptively difficult and provides a wide range ofoptions on how to play it. Long hitters will go for the green, andsafe players will hit an iron and layup. Because it is less than 300yards, it yields many birdies but also brings the big number intoplay. The most unique part of our 18th hole, however, is howclose the clubhouse sits to the green. When the weather is good,LLANERCH: STONEHOUSE GOLFCelebrating our2 0th AnniversaryUNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIPGolf Magazine #5(2012-2013)50 Wyncote DrOxford, PA 19363610.932.8900www.wyncote.comG30 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Bear Trap Dunes Golf ClubThe ACE Clubonlookers will be only 30 feet away from the green. During bigevents, the numbers on the patio and terrace can grow to over100 people. It certainly can provide for great theater and makethat last three-foot putt seem a little bit longer.”BEAR TRAP DUNES GOLF CLUB, Ocean View, Del. 534 Yards, Par 5Bear Trap Dunes has three nine-hole layouts, and there arethree potential finishing holes. But the final hole on the GrizzlyCourse “roars a little louder than the rest,” says head pro NeilMaurer. “This hole is a risk-reward par 5—a dogleg right withbunkers guarding the entire left side of the fairway. Longerhitters choose to take it up the right side to avoid the bunkers,with hopes of reaching the green in two with a long iron orhybrid. If you choose to take the traditional route of straight upthe fairway, you still have a chance to hit the green with fairwaywood of some type. Water runs down the entire left side ofthe hole, and heavy sand bunkering surrounds the left side of thegreen, with deep rough protecting the right side. Members callthis the trickiest green on the property, with the second half ofit sloping away from you, making it hard to hold anything higherthan a wedge.”Best of luck to all who choose to tame this “bear” of a hole.THE ACE CLUB, Lafayette Hill, Pa. 602 Yards, Par 5The ACE Club’s finishing hole provides the perfect backdrop towow you with nature’s beauty, complete with a lake, a waterfalland the impressive clubhouse presiding over the green in anamphitheater-type setting. Soak it all in, then get ready for thetask at hand: navigating this 600-yard-plus, true-three-shot par 5.Power and precision are rewarded on the way to the green. Anda great putting effort may be rewarded even more if someone onthe clubhouse’s outdoor patio sees you drain your birdie putt. GGyour clubsour courseit’s time to reconnectPlay a round of golf on our historic course. Relax in our spectacular spring-fedpool. Enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at our legendary spa. Experience it all andmore at Pennsylvania’s grandest resort. Just 3 hours from Philadelphia.Golf • Spa • Multiple pools • Fishing • Biking • Tennis • Fine dining814-623-8100omnihotels.com/bedford©2013 Omni Hotels & Resortswww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G31

area golf course and clubsdelawareNEW CASTLE COUNTYBack Creek Golf ClubMiddletown, (302) 378-6499, backcreekgc.comSemi-private; Back Creek: 73.6/132, New Castle: 71.3/126,Kent: 69.3/121, Sussex (ladies): 59.3/115; 7,014 yards; par 71;pro Jamie Childs; pro shop, indoor driving range, outdoordriving range, restaurant and bar, custom club fittings.Bidermann Golf ClubWilmington, (302) 655-3336, vicmead.comPrivate; championship: 72.8/126, forward: 72.6/125,middle: 71.4/124; 6,421 yards; par 72; pro AnthonyMalizia, III; pro shop, restaurant.Brandywine Country ClubWilmington, (302) 478-2110, brandywinecountryclub.netPrivate; 70.7/130; 6,451 yards; par 70; pro GeorgeMcNamara; pro shop, restaurant, bar.Cavaliers Country ClubNewark, (302) 737-1200, cavaliersgolf.comPrivate; 70.3/128; 6,536 yards; par 71; pro Ethan Pauxtis,pro shop, restaurant, bar.Deerfield Golf & Tennis ClubNewark, (302) 368-6640, deerfieldgolfclub.comPublic; blue: 71.6/136, white: 70.1/133, yellow: 66.9/128,red: 72.4/129; 6,323 yards; pro Kurt Zolbe; pro shop andNike retail store, restaurant, bar, practice facility.Delcastle Golf ClubWilmington, (302) 998-9505, delcastlegc.comPublic; blue: 70.8/121, white: 69.4/118, gold: 65.3/108, red:70.2/118; 6,625 yards; par 72; pro Peter Thien; pro shop,restaurant, bar.DuPont Country ClubRockland, (302) 654-4435, dupontcountryclub.comPrivate; DuPont Course: 70.6/133; 7,120 yards; par71. Nemours Course: 69.6/123; 6,171 yards; par 71.Montchanin Course: 59.9/98; 4,283 yards; par 61;pro Kent Thomas; pro shop, restaurant, bar.Ed Porky Oliver Golf ClubWilmington, (302) 571-9041, edolivergolfclub.comPublic; blue: 68.8/124, white: 67.7/123, red: 66.8/122;6,115 yards; pro Dennis Taggart; pro shop, restaurant, bar.Fieldstone Golf ClubGreenville, (302) 658-2600, fieldstonegolf.comPrivate; black: 73.1/145; 6,748 yards, blue: 6,287, white:5,904 yards; par 71; director of golf Jim Larkin; pro shop,restaurant, bar.Frog Hollow Golf ClubMiddletown, (302) 376-6500, froghollowgolfclub.comSemi-private; blue: 72.1/128, white: 69.7/126, red:63.4/114; 6,124 yards; par 71; pro Brian Bryson; pro shop,restaurant, banquet facility, driving range, practice facility.Newark Country ClubNewark, (302) 368-7008, newarkcc.comPrivate; 69.8/124; 6,396 yards; par 71; pro Doug Frazier; proshop (open to the public), restaurant, bar, banquet facility.Odessa National Golf ClubTownsend, (302) 464-1007, odessanationalgolfclub.comPublic; black: 73.8/134, blue: 71.0/122, white: 69.0/118; 6,961yards; par 72; pro Dale Loeslein; pro shop, practice facilities.Rock Manor Golf CourseWilmington, (302) 295-1400, rockmanorgolf.comPublic; black: 70.9/125, white: 68.6/120, green: 66.1/112,red: 66.3/106; 6,405 yards; par 71; general manager KyleDalton; pro shop, restaurant, bar, driving range, practicefacilities, putting green and outing pavilion.White Clay Creek Country ClubWilmington, (302) 994-6700, whiteclaycreekgolfcourse.comSemi-private; gold: 75.0/140, black: 72.2/135, white:69.6/131, green: 66.9/118, red: 68.7/117; 7,007 yards;par 72; executive director of golf Ryan Kidwell; pro shop,restaurant, bar.Wilmington Country ClubWilmington, (302) 655-6022, wilmingtoncc.comPrivate; North course: blue: 72.2/136, white: 70.8/132,green: 72/124; 6,390 yards; par 71; pro Joe Guillebeau;pro shop, restaurant, bar.KENT COUNTYEagle Creek Golf CourseDover Air Force Base, (302) 677-2988, Doverafb436fss.comOpen to active duty military and their guests; 67.8/121;6,026 yards; par 70; pro Patrick Keefe; snack bar,pro shop, driving range, practice area.Garrisons Lake Golf ClubSmyrna, (302) 659-1206, garrisonslakegolf.comPublic; black: 74.3/130, blue: 74.0/132, white: 71.6/125,gold: 67.9/121, red: 69.5/121; 7,060 yards; par 72; generalmanager Matt Spencer; pro shop, food concession.Jonathan’s LandingMagnolia, (302) 697-8204, jonathanslandinggolf.comPublic; black: 70.9/119, blue: 68.4/113, white: 65.8/106,red: 68.1/115; 6,657 yards; par 71; pro Craig Coffield;pro shop, restaurant, bar, driving range, putting green.Maple Dale Country ClubDover, (302) 674-4951, mapledaleclub.comExpert Quality Service at aReasonable PricePorsche Audi BMWMercedes Benz• Located one block from the Devon Train Station• Free Shuttle Service and Loaner Cars• Over 30 years of experience• Routine Service to Extensive Repairs• Call for an AppointmentYour European Luxury Car SpecialistFormerly Don Galbraith Motoring610-964-0477149 Old Lancaster Road Devon, PAwww.PremierEurocars.comG32 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Ocean View, Del.Bulle Rock Golf Course, Havre de Grace, Md.Lookaway Golf Club, Buckingham, Pa.Private; blue: 71.7/126, white: 70/124, gold: 67.3/114, red:71.3/123; 6,672 yards; par 72; pro Mark Eckels; pro shop,practice facility, banquet facility.Wild Quail Golf and Country ClubWyoming, (302) 697-4653, wildquail.netPrivate; blue: 72.6/126, white: 70.9/123, gold: 68.4/122,red: 70.2/118; 6,803 yards; par 72; pro Rick McCall Jr.;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility.SUSSEX COUNTYBayside Resort Golf ClubFenwick Island, (302) 436-3400, golfbayside.comSemi-private; signature: 77.4/146, championship: 73.6/142,members: 71.2/140, club: 67.6/125, forward: 64.6/117;7,545 yards; par 72; pro Bob Crowther; pro shop, grill.Baywood GreensLong Neck, (302) 947-9800, baywoodgreens.comPublic; gold: 73.4/135, black: 71/130, green: 69/125,yellow: 70.9/124, white: 60.5/100; 6,983 yards; par 72;pro Tony Hollerback; clubhouse, snack bar-restaurant,pro shop, banquet facility.Bear Trap Dunes Golf ClubOcean View, (302) 537-5600, beartrapdunes.comSemi-private; gold: 72.1/126 to 72.7, ladies: 69.1/118;6,800 yards; par 72; pro Neil Maurer; pro shop, restaurant,snack bar, bar, banquet facility.Cripple Creek Golf and Country ClubBethany Beach, (302) 539-1446, cripplecreekgolf.comPrivate; 70.3/127; 6,667 yards; par 72; pro Brian Trout;pro shop, restaurant, bar.Heritage Shores Golf ClubBridgeville, (302) 337-7514, heritageshoresgolf.comPublic; brown: 73.5/131, blue: 70.5/129, white: 67.5/116,gold: 66.4/113, red: 66.5/111; 7,005 yards; par 72; proBrooks Massey; pro shop, full restaurant, tavern.Kings Creek Country ClubRehoboth Beach, (302) 227-7172, kingscreekcountryclub.comPrivate; gold: 71.7/130, blue: 70.1/129, white: 67.0/121, red:70.9/124; 6,480 yards; par 71; pro Kevin Wiest; pro shop,restaurant, bar, putting green, driving range, banquet facility.Marsh Island Golf ClubLewes, (302) 945-4653, marshislandgolfcourse.comPublic; 63.3/101; 5,000 yards; par 65; pro shop,restaurant.Old Landing Golf CourseRehoboth Beach, (302) 227-3131, oldlandinggolfcourse.comPublic; blue: 68.7/114, white: 67.6/111, red: 70.8/115; 6,097yards; par 71; pro Jim Powers; pro shop, restaurant,banquet facility.The Peninsula on the Indian River BayMillsboro, (302) 947-4717, thepeninsulasales.comPrivate; black: 75.4/143, gold: 72.4/137, silver: 70.9/136,jade: 70.3/119; 7,302 yards; par 72; pro Michael Neider;pro shop, restaurant, bar.The RookeryMilton, (302) 684-3000, rookerygolf.comPublic; blue: 70.5/125, white: 68.6/123, red: 64.8/123,gold: 63.3/105; 6,481 yards; par 71; pro Butch Holtzclaw;pro shop, restaurant, bar, practice facility, banquet facility.Rehoboth Beach Country ClubRehoboth Beach, (302) 227-3811, rehobothcc.comPrivate; men’s: 70.5/129, ladies: 69.3/123; 6,306 yards;par 72; pro Charlie Schuyler; pro shop, restaurant, bar.DAY CAMPS WEEKLYJune 10th - August 30th“10 & Under” Tennis Camp at Bryn Mawr Racquet ClubMONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 3PM• Low Compression Balls &Shorter Courts• Technical Instruction 5:1 Ratio• Lots of Playing“Advanced Training” Camp for Middle, High School & TournamentPlayers at Villanova UniversityMONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 3PM• 12-outdoor deco turf tennis courts• Intense Technical Training 4:1 Ratio• Strategy Matchplay• Speed and Strength Training, Sports Psyche and Nutrition• Lunch IncludedOvernight Camp Weekly at Villanova UniversityJULY 7TH - JULY 27TH• Same On-Count• Weekday EveningProgram as Day Students Activities• Air-conditioned, • 3 Meals per Day2-Bedroom Apartments • Counselors on Duty 24/7• Lunch and Swimming• Extended Day Available• 5 air-conditioned Indoor TennisCourtswww.dvta.comwww.todaymediainc.com l golf guide/spring 2013 G33

The Salt Pond Golf ClubBethany Beach, (302) 539-7525, saltpondgolf.comSemi-private; 57.9/103; 3,174 yards; par 61; pro ArtWhaley; pro shop, snack bar, putting green, driving range.The Rookery North at ShawneeMilford, (302) 422-7010, rookerygolf.comPrivate; blue: 70.3/123, white: 68.3/115, red: 70.4/117; 6,393yards; par 70; pro John Wallett; pro shop, restaurant, bar.Sussex Pines Country ClubGeorgetown, (302) 856-3363, sussexpines.comPrivate; blue: 72.2/130, white: 71.1/127, gold: 68.9/124,red: 70.4/122; 6,659 yards; par 72; pro Jack Skilling;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility.pennsylvaniaBERKS COUNTYMoselem Springs Golf ClubFleetwood, (610) 944-7616, moselemgolf.comTax FreeShopping inDelawarePrivate; blue: 73.6/136, white: 72.3/134, gold: 68.5/128,red: 73.3/130; 6,824 yards; par 70; pro Eric Shillinger;pro shop, restaurant, bar, practice facility, guestrooms,George/Tom Fazio design.BUCKS COUNTYLookaway Golf ClubBuckingham, (215) 794-0531, lookawaygc.comPrivate; black: 73.5/145, blue: 71.4/141, silver: 69.8/136,gold: 65.7/129; 6,924 yards; par 72; pro Chuck Rininger;pro shop, restaurant, bar, practice facility, shortgame practice facility, locker rooms,Rees Jones design.CHESTER COUNTYApplebrook Golf ClubMalvern, (610) 647-7660, applebrookgolfclub.comPrivate; back: 72.7/126, middle: 70.3/123; 6,770 yards;par 71; pro Dave McNabb; pro shop, restaurant, bar,practice facility, guestrooms.Diamonds areFORE-ever.Before you pop the question, see us!Our diamonds are handpicked, highly credentialedContinental with the most Jewelersrespected grading reports, assuring youof the finest value.Continental JewelersContinentalJewelersEthics, Integrity & Trust Since 19552209 Silverside Road • Wilmington, DE 19810Just minutes from the Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland borders302-475-2000 • www.continentaljewelersinc.comTues,Thurs,Sat 10-5:30pmWed & Fri Until 8pmClosed Sun & MonApplecross Country ClubDowningtown, (484) 692-1010, talamorepa.comSemi-private; black: 74.9/137, gold: 71.7/134, blue: 70/130,green: 66.3./112; 6,962 yards; par 72; General ManagerJustin Meyers; pro shop, restaurant, bar, practicefacility, pool.Broad Run Golfer’s ClubWest Chester, (610) 738-4410, broadrungc.comSemi-private; black: 72.8/136, blue: 70.9/132, white:68.8/128, red: 65.8/111; 6,826 yards; par 72; pro PeteLovenguth; pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility,driving range.Chester Valley Golf ClubMalvern, (610) 647-4007, chestervalleygc.orgPrivate; blue: 72.6/140, white: 70.1/133, gold: 73.0/132,red: 70.8/127; 6,702 yards; par 70; pro Jonathan Doctor;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility.Chisel Creek Golf ClubLandenberg, (610) 255-3961, chiselcreekgolf.comPublic; black: 69.8/133, white: 66.5/125, gold: 63.6/108;6,203 yards; par 70; pro Billy Hackett; pro shop,restaurant, banquet facility, practice facility.Coatesville Country ClubCoatesville, (610) 384-3200, coatesvillecountryclub.comPrivate; blue: 71.8/131, white: 70.3/127, red: 67.9/121;6,458 yards; par 71; pro Joe Vigorita, pro shop, snack bar,bar, banquet facility, driving range, practice facility,locker rooms, pool.Downingtown Golf ClubDowningtown, (610) 269-2000, golfdowningtown.comSemi-private; black: 72.0/129, blue: 69.9/128, white:67.7/122, red: 69.6/122; 6,642 yards; par 72; pro Ken Dixon;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility. This courseprovides a straightforward game of golf over open, gentlyrolling fairways. Dramatically shaped bunkers enhancethe links.French Creek Golf ClubElverson, (610) 913-6330, frenchcreekgolf.comSemi-private; back: 73/140, member: 71.2/137, middle:67.2/124; 6,725 yards; par 70; pro Jeff Haas; pro shop,restaurant, bar, banquet facility, practice facilitiesHartefeld National Golf ClubAvondale, (610) 268-8800, hartefeld.comPrivate; Fazio: 74.2/137, back: 71.6/135, middle: 69.1/129;6,969 yards; par 72; pro Frank Lavacca, III; pro shop,restaurant, bar, banquet facility.Hershey’s Mill Golf ClubWest Chester, (610) 431-1600, hersheysmillgolfclub.comPrivate; black: 71.5/129, blue: 70.0/127, white: 67.3/119,tan: 66.9/117, green: 63.2/106; 6,472 yards; par 72;pro Matt Harvey; pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquetfacility, driving range, practice facility.Honeybrook Golf ClubHoney Brook, (610) 273-0207, honeybrookgolf.comSemi-private; blue: 70.4/123, white: 68.8/120, gold:67.8/118, red: 68.8/115; 6,341 yards; par 70;pro Ryan Gray; pro shop, snack bar, bar.Ingleside Golf ClubThorndale, (610) 384-9128, golfingleside.comPublic; blue: 64.1/112, white: 62.7/109, red: 63.3/107;5,106 yards; par 68; pro Jim Baer; pro shop, snack bar,driving range.Inniscrone Golf ClubAvondale, (484) 720-8442, inniscronegolfclub.comSemi-private; black: 72.7/143, gold: 70.6/136, green:69.4/132, white: 70.1/125; 6,657 yards; par 70;pro Andy Watters; pro shop, snack bar, bar.Kennett Square Golf & Country ClubKennett Square, (610) 444-5239, ksgcc.comPrivate; black: 71.9/129, blue: 70.2/128, white: 67.4/123,red: 66.8/119; 6,342 yards, 5,280 yards; par 71; proThomas J. Carpus; pro shop, clubhouse, racquet sports,pool, banquet facility, full-service dining options.Kimberton Golf ClubPhoenixville, (610) 933-8836, kimbertongolfclub.comPublic; blue: 69.4/123, white: 67.6/118, red: 67.4/112;6,304 yards; par 70; pros Bob Hays, Jim Maack;pro shop, snack bar, bar, banquet facility.Loch Nairn Golf ClubAvondale, (610) 268-2234, lngolf.comSemi-private; blue: 70.0/124, white: 68.2/119, yellow:66.6/116, red: 69.9/120; 6,409 yards; par 71; pro ChrisConklin; pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility.G34 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

Moccasin Run Golf CourseAtglen, (610) 593-2600, moccasinrun.comPublic; blue: 71.2/124, white: 69.6/121, gold: 66.3/114,red: 68.7/114; 6,400 yards; par 72; pro Rod King;pro shop, snack bar, banquet facility, driving range,practice facility.Penn Oaks Golf ClubWest Chester, (610) 399-0501, pennoaksgolfclub.comPrivate; blue: 73.0/135, white: 71.3/132, gold: 69.1/126,red: 72.8/127; 6,664 yards; par 71; pro Jeff Hallett;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, driving range,halfway house, locker rooms.Phoenixville Country ClubPhoenixville, (610) 933-3727, phoenixvillecc.comPrivate; 69.1/128; 5,572 yards; par 70; pro Matthew T.Dever; pro shop, clubhouse, banquet facility.Pickering Valley Golf ClubPhoenixville, (610) 933-2223, golfpickeringvalley.comPublic; blue: 71.1/125, white: 68.9/122, red: 65.5/117;6,572 yards; par 72; pro Bobby Bohrer; pro shop, snackbar, banquet facility, driving range.Radley Run Country ClubWest Chester, (610) 793-1660, radleyruncountryclub.comPrivate; blue: 73.8/134, white: 71.7/131, red: 68.6/126;6,847 yards; par 72; pro John Kellogg; pro shop, restaurant,bar, banquet facility, driving range, practice facility, pool.RiverCrest Golf Club & PreservePhoenixville, (610) 933-4700, rivercrestgolfclub.comPrivate; black: 72.5/137, blue: 70.4/135, white: 68.7/130,green: 66.7/124, gold: 62.1/111, red: 70.8/127; 6,869yards; par 72; pro Bob Kramer; pro shop, restaurant, bar,banquet facility, locker rooms, fitness center, massagerooms, clubhouse.Spring Hollow Golf CourseSpring City, (610) 948-5566, spring-hollow.comPublic; blue: 69.1/113, white: 67.5/113, gold: 66.4/113, red:67.7/113; 6,188 yards; par 70; pro Jim Wagner; pro shop,snack bar, restaurant, banquet facility.StonewallElverson, (610) 286-3030, stonewalllinks.comPrivate; North course: black: 72.7/136, blue: 70.7/131,white: 68.2/126; 6,735 yards; par 70; Old course: black:72.7/134, blue: 70.8/133, white: 69.0/128; 6,717 yards;par 70; pro Ryan Lagergren, practice facilities, lockerrooms, guestrooms, restaurant.Waynesborough Country ClubPaoli, (610) 296-2122, wcc1965.orgPrivate; black: 74.0/136, blue: 71.3/134, white: 70.0/130,red: 72.2/130; par 71; pro Nick Wolfe; restaurant, bar,snack bar, banquet facility, racquet sports, pool.West Chester Golf & Country ClubWest Chester, (610) 696-0150, westchestercc.netPrivate; front: 66.1/123, middle: 67.7/127; 5,700 yards;par 70; pro Joe Missimer; pro shop, restaurant, bar,snack bar, banquet facility, tennis, pool.White Manor Country ClubMalvern, (610) 647-1070, whitemanorcc.comPrivate; silver: 74.1/141, bronze: 72.7/135, black: 70.4/131,green: 67.9/122, blue: 69.9/123; 7,009 yards; par 71; proMarc I. Levine; pro shop, restaurant, bar, tennis, pool.Whitford Country ClubExton, (610) 269-2150, whitfordcc.comPrivate; black: 73.6/140, blue: 72.4/139, white: 70.1/132;par 72; pro Michael Ladden; pro shop, restaurant, bar,snack bar, banquet facility, driving range, racquetsports, pool.Wyncote Golf ClubOxford, (610) 932-8900, wyncote.comSemi-private; black: 74.0/130, blue: 72.2/128,white: 70.0/118, red: 71.6/126; 7,149 yards; par 72;general manager Jim Pepple; pro shop, restaurant, bar,banquet facility, practice facility.DELAWARE COUNTYAronimink Country ClubNewtown Square, (610) 356-8000, aronimink.orgPrivate; back: 74.4/130, middle: 72.1/126, forward: 70.2/123;7,190 yards; par 70; pro Jeffrey Kiddie; pro shop, restaurant,bar, banquet facility, locker rooms, racquet sports,fitness center, pool.Concord Country ClubConcordville, (610) 459-2200, concordclub.orgPrivate; blue: 73.0/138, white: 71.1/135, gold: 68.5/127,red: 72.9/131; 6,817 yards; par 71; pro Michael Z. Moses;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, practice facility,halfway house, fitness center, tennis, pool.Edgmont Country ClubEdgemont, (610) 353-1800, edgmont.comPrivate; red: 72.3/125, blue: 72.4/129, white: 70.3/126,gold: 67.9/122; 6,485 yards; par 70; pro Craig Susalka,pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, practice facility,driving range.The Golf Course at Glen MillsGlen Mills, (610) 558-2142, glenmillsgolf.comPublic; black: 71.7/141, blue: 69.4/138, white: 66.4/129,red: 62.0/114; 6,646 yards; par 71; pro Bob Pfister;pro shop, restaurant, practice facility, driving range,locker rooms.Llanerch Country ClubHavertown, (610) 446-2232, llanerchcc.orgPrivate; blue: 73.5/133, white: 71.6/131, gold: 69.0/125,red: 68.3/124; 6,716 yards; par 71; pro Chris Wilkinson;pro shop, bar and grill, banquet facility, tennis, pool.Got Game?!?McCall Golf & Country ClubUpper Darby, (610) 734-7900, mccallgolf.comPrivate; black: 63.3/115, middle: 62.5/112, front: 61.9/110;4,469 yards; par 66; pro Eric Figueroa; pro shop, meetingconferencefacilities, tennis, locker rooms, volleyball,barber services, grill.Paxon Hollow Country ClubMedia, (610) 353-0220, paxonhollowgolf.comPublic; blue: 67.7/125, white: 66.2/121, red: 69.2/116, gold:63.9/113; 5,709 yards; par 71; pro Dan Malley; pro shop,bar and grill, banquet facility, practice facility.Radnor Valley Country ClubVillanova, (610) 688-9450, radnorvalleycc.comPrivate; blue: 72.5/138, white: 71.0/136, green: 68.3/132,red: 70.1/127; 6,562 yards; par 70; pro George J. 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ed: 67.2/124; 6,917 yards; par 70; pro Michael J. Rugg;pro shop, clubhouse.Springfield Country ClubSpringfield, (610) 543-9860, springfieldgolf.orgPublic; blue: 69.0/127, white: 67.6/123, red: 69.2/122;6,041 yards; par 71; pro Jim Simpson; pro shop,restaurant, bar, snack bar, banquet facility, ice rink, pool.The Springhaven ClubWallingford, (610) 876-8187, springhavengolf.comPrivate; blue: 71.3/130, white: 69.6/125, red: 66.8/115;6,518 yards; par 70; pro James P. Newlon; pro shop,restaurant, snack bar, banquet facility, driving range,chipping and putting green, pool, conference facilities.St. Davids Golf ClubWayne, (610) 688-2010, stdavidsgc.comPrivate; black: 71.4/126, silver: 70.2/123, gold: 67.7/117,green: 64.6/111; 6,559 yards; par 70; pro Dean Kandle;pro shop, clubhouse, racquet sports, banquet facility,driving range.ARDMORE'S PREMIUMBEER SHOPPEOFFERING OVER 800 CRAFT,MICRO BREW IMPORTED& DOMESTIC BEERSPurchase by the Bottle,6pks, Growlers or enjoy one ofour 8 rotating draftsBEERSHOPPEARDMORE@ARDMOREBEERSHOPARDMOREBEERSHOPPE.COMMONTGOMERY COUNTYThe ACE ClubLafayette Hill, (610) 238-4580, theaceclubonline.comPrivate; blue: 74.5/143, white: 72.7/140, gold: 70.7/130;7,108 yards; par 72; pro Linda Nevatt; practice facility,board room, conference center, clubhouse, banquet facility.Bala Golf ClubPhiladelphia, (215) 473-8504, balagolfclub.comPrivate; blue: 66.5/133, white: 65.6/131; 5,430 yards;par 68; pro Chris Barletta.Blue Bell Country ClubBlue Bell, (215) 616-8100, bluebellcc.comPrivate; gold: 73.5/138, blue: 72.1/136, white: 70.0/131,silver: 67.8/126; 6,920 yards; par 71; pro Stephen J.Wahal Jr.; pool, fitness center, pro shop, banquet facilities,meeting and conference facilities, tennis, driving range,practice facilities, bar, grill.Cedarbrook Country ClubBlue Bell, (215) 646-9410, cedarbrookcc.orgARDMORE PLAZA44 GREENFIELD AVE.ARDMORE, PA 19003484.416.3594(NEXT TO WINE & SPIRITS)MON, TUES, WED 10-9THUR, FRI, SAT 10-10 • SUN 10-7Private; gold: 74.8/141, blue: 72.8/130, white: 69.9/130,red: 72.1/120; 7,072 yards; par 72; pro Kerry Mattern.Center Square Golf ClubCenter Square, (610) 584-5700, centersquaregolfclub.comPublic; back: 69.4/123, middle: 67.9/119, forward: 71.3/115;6,304 yards; par 71; pro Keith Oldham; pro shop,restaurant, bar, snack bar, banquet facility.The Club at ShannondellAudubon, (610) 382-9320, theclubatshannondell.comPublic; blue: 70.5/122, white: 69.8/120, gold: 66.0/114,red: 69.5/115; 6,122 yards; par 70; pro Drew Hood;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, pool.Green Valley Country ClubLafayette Hill, (610) 828-3000, greenvalleycc.orgPrivate; black: 72.8/134, middle: 70.7/130, front: 67.9/126;6,744 yards; par 71; pro John Cooper; banquet facilities,tennis, pool, meeting and conference facilities.Gulph Mills Golf ClubKing of Prussia, (610) 828-0717Private; blue: 72.6/139, white: 70.5/131, yellow: 68.2/123,red: 70.4/126; 6,627 yards; par 71; pro Tom P. Gilbert.Hickory Valley Golf ClubGilbertsville, (610) 754-7733, hickoryvalley.comPublic; Presidential course: black: 72.6/136, gold: 70.6/132,white: 67.7/118, red: 71.2/128; 6,676 yards; par 72.Ambassador course: black: 70.8/119, gold: 68.9/116, white:65.1/105, red: 69.0/116; 6,442 yards; par 71; pro SteveHolauchock; pro shop, snack bar, bar, banquet facility,driving range.Jeffersonville Golf ClubJeffersonville, (610) 539-0422, jeffersonvillegolfclub.orgPublic; blue: 70.9/128, white: 69.4/124, gold: 68.3/117,red: 70.2/122; 6,443 yards; par 70; pro Michael Housley;pro shop, restaurant, bar, snack bar, banquet facility.Limekiln Golf ClubAmbler, (215) 643-0643, limegolf.comPublic; blue-red back: 69.6/127, middle: 68.1/124, senior:65.3/117; 6,320 yards; par 70; red-white back: 69.5/128,middle: 68.1/125, senior: 65.1/119; 6,308 yards; par 70;white-blue back: 70.3/129, middle: 69.0/127, senior:66.4/121; 6,462 yards; par 70; forward: 67.8/114;5,262 yards; pro John Carson; pro shop, bar and grill,driving range.Limerick Golf ClubLimerick, (610) 495-6945, limerickgolfclub.comPublic; blue: 67.9/113, white: 66.5/109, red: 66.2/107,blue: 6,019 yards, white: 5,695 yards, gold: 5,104 yards,red: 4,655 yards; par 70; restaurant, bar, banquet facility.Linfield National Golf ClubLinfield, (610) 495-8455, linfieldnational.comPublic; blue: 69.8/123, white: 68.1/118, gold: 67.3/108,red: 68.7/114; 6,164 yards; par 71; pro Robert Kleckner;pro shop, bar and grill.Macoby Run Golf CourseMarlborough, (215) 541-0161, macobyrun.comPublic; blue: 70.9/126, white: 69.7/123, gold: 65.6/110,red: 68.1/112; 6,405 yards; par 72; pro shop, restaurant,bar, banquet facility, pavilion, practice facility.Mainland Golf CourseMainland, (215) 256-9548, mainlandgolf.comPublic; blue: 67.8/118, white: 65.9/116, red: 65.6/113; 6,146yards; par 70; pro Steve Spross; pro shop, restaurant, bar,banquet facility, enclosed pavilion, driving range.Merion Golf ClubArdmore, (610) 642-5600, meriongolfclub.comPrivate; Merion East course: back: 73.0/145, middle:71.3/142, forward: 75.8/152; Merion West course: back:68.9/117, middle: 67.8/115, forward: 66.4/110; par 70;pro Scott R. Nye; pro shop, restaurant, bar, locker rooms.Meadowlands Country ClubBlue Bell, (215) 646-2300, meadowlandscc.comPrivate; black: 72.2/128, blue: 70.7/121, gold: 68.6/120;6,455 yards; par 71; pro John Shapcott; tennis facility,banquet hall, swimming pool, restaurant, practice facilities.Overbrook Golf ClubBryn Mawr, (610) 688-4000, overbrookgolfclub.comPrivate; black: 72.3/131, blue: 71.1/126, white: 68.6/120,red: 66.1/114; 6,575 yards; par 70; pro Eric Kennedy; restaurant,bar, banquet facility, racquet sports, pool, bowling.Philadelphia Country ClubGladwyne, (610) 525-6000, philadelphiacc.netPrivate; Spring/Mill black: 74.4/135, blue: 73.3/132, white:G36 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

71.7/130, green: 74.6/135, gold: 71.7/130; 6,976 yards;par 71; pro Scott Reilly; clubhouse, bar, grill, fitness center,locker rooms, conference and banquet facilities, tennis.Philadelphia Cricket ClubFlourtown, (215) 247-6001, philacricket.comPrivate; Militia Hill course: championship: 75.5/137, black:75.5/137, silver: 71.9/131, yellow: 74.3/135, red: 68.8/122;7,370 yards; par 72; St. Martins course: black: 65.6/117,yellow: 65.4/116, red: 62.8/107; Wissahickon course: black:73.9/142, yellow: 71.6/134, white: 69.8/132; pro Jim SmithJr.; pro shop, bar, banquet facility, racquet sports, cricket,softball, soccer, croquet, bridge, bowling, trapshooting, pool.PineCrest Country ClubLansdale, (215) 855-6112, pcrestcc.comPublic; blue: 69.3/122, white: 67.0/118, red: 68.1/118;6,331 yards; par 70; pro Scott Alexander; pro shop,bar and grill, banquet facility.Plymouth Country ClubPlymouth Meeting, (610) 272-4050, plymouthcc.comPrivate; blue: 72.2/131, white: 70.6/129, gold: 69.0/127,red: 73.5/130; 6,570 yards; par 72; pro Christopher Hanson;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, tennis, pool.Raven’s Claw Golf ClubPottstown, (610) 495-4710, ravensclawgolfclub.comSemi-private; black: 71.0/130, blue: 70.1/128, white: 68.2/124,yellow: 65.3/116; red: 67.1/112; 6,740 yards; par 71;pro Gene D. Carpino IV; pro shop, grill, banquet facilities.Skippack Golf ClubSkippack, (610) 584-4226, skippackgolfclub.comPublic; blue: 69.7/117, white: 66.4/113, gold: 630/106;5,790 yards; par 70; pro Darryl Lock; pro shop, snack bar,bar, driving range.Spring Ford Country ClubRoyersford, (610) 948-0580, springfordcc.orgPrivate; blue: 72.8/134, white: 71.6/131, gold: 67.8/124,red: 73.2/132; 6,706 yards; par 72; pro Rich Steinmetz;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, pool, practicefacility, putting green.Sunnybrook Golf ClubPlymouth Meeting, (610) 828-9617, sunnybrook.orgPrivate; gold: 73.0/129, blue: 71.1/127, white: 69.3/125,green: 64.3/116; 6,906 yards; par 72; pro Eric Schultz;pro shop, clubhouse.Talamore Country ClubAmbler, (215) 641-1300, talamorepa.comSemi-private; champ: 73.6/145, black: 72.1/141, gold:70.8/139, blue: 68.6/137, white: 66.5/133; 7,008 yards;par 71; pro Tyler Johnson; pro shop, bar, snack bar,restaurant, pool, driving range, tennis, banquet facilities.Turtle Creek Golf CourseLimerick, (610) 489-5133, turtlecreekgolf.comPublic; blue: 70.3/125, white: 67.8/114, gold: 72.1/127,red: 68.6/115; 6,702 yards; par 72; pro Steve Oltman;pro shop, bar, snack bar, driving range.Westover Country ClubJeffersonville, (610) 539-4500, westovercountryclub.comSemi-private; white: 67.6/117, blue: 70.0/124, gold: 63.9/109,red: 67.8/115; 6,206 yards; par 70; pro Paul Galczyk;pro shop, restaurant, bar, banquet facility, locker rooms.Whitemarsh Valley Country ClubLafayette Hill, (215) 233-3901, whitemarshvalleycc.comPrivate; blue: 73.4/139, white: 71.6/134, gold: 66.8/119,green: 69.1/125, red: 75.1/136; 6,886 yards; par 72;pro David Pagett; pro shop, banquet facility.marylandBulle Rock Golf CourseHavre de Grace, (410) 939-8887, bullerock.comPublic; black: 76.6/148, gold: 74.2/138, blue: 72/138,white: 70.6/135; 7375 yards; par 72; pro Peter Bollman;pro shop, bar and grill, practice facility with full drivingrange, short game area, banquet facilities, locker rooms,restaurant.Caroline Country ClubDenton, (410) 479-1425, carolinecountryclub.comPrivate; red: 70.8/116, white: 70.3/118, blue: 71.9/123;6,697 yards; par 72; pro Bob Rementer; pro shop,restaurant, bar, pool, banquet facilities.Chesapeake Bay Golf ClubNorth East, (410) 287-0200; Rising Sun, (410) 658-4343,chesapeakegolf.comPublic; North East course: championship: 72.3/138, white:70.9/130, green: 67.8/126, burgundy: 68.5/121; 6,434yards; par 70; Rising Sun course: black: 73.1/129, white:70.5/126, green: 68.6/121, red: 69.4.2/122; 6,636 yards;par 71; pro Andrew Barbin; pro shop, restaurant, snackbar, banquet facilities.Chester River Yacht and Country ClubChestertown, (410) 778-3818, crycc.orgPrivate; black: 68.9/120, blue: 71.1/120, red: 64.8/111,green: 69.5/119; 6,349 yards; par 71; pro Jay Horton;pro shop, restaurant, lounge, banquet facilities.The Club at Patriots GlenElkton, (410) 392-9552, patriotsglen.comPublic; blue: 72.0/133, white: 702/130, gold: 68.6/126, red:71.4/130; 6,730 yards; par 72; pro Todd Hartnett;pro shop, practice facility, restaurant, banquet facility.Nutters Crossing Golf CourseSalisbury, (410) 860-4653, nutterscrossing.comPublic; blue: 69.3/124, white: 67.3/121, red: 68.0/118; 6,163yards; par 70; pro David Combs; pro shop, restaurant, bar.Experience the newHartefeld National!With grand renovations throughout,we offer the best in private club life.• $1 million in capital improvements• A Tom Fazio masterpiece 18-holechampionship golf course• All inclusive practice facilitiesincluding driving range, puttinggreens and short game areasContact us to schedule a tour!Contact Phil Hernandez, Membership Director610.268.8800 x: 2phil.hernandez@ourclub.comOcean City Golf ClubBerlin, (410) 641-1779, oceancitygolfclub.comPublic; Seaside course: black: 71.4/122, blue: 69.9/119,white: 67.4/116, red: 71.5/123; 6,701 yards; par 72;Newport Bay course: black: 71.0/126, blue: 69.4/119,white: 67.5/113, red: 71.5/119; 6,657 yards;par 72; pro Buddy Sass; pro shop, practice facility,clubhouse.Rurak GolfBerlin, (888) 424-8004, rurakgolf.comSemi-private; blue: 71.1/125, white: 69.2/120, red:69.0/117, black: 73.0/128; 7,020 yards; par 72; pro JustinHenderson; pro shop, driving range, snack bar, practicefacilities, chipping/putting green.Wetlands Golf ClubAberdeen, (410) 273-7488, golfwetlands.comPublic; championship: 73.0/130, back: 71.7/125, middle:68.9/121, forward: 66.0/114; 6,728 yards; par 71; proRichard Marts, pro shop, restaurant, banquet facilities,practice range.GG• Full calendar of golf and socialMember events• 50% off * à la carte dining in ouraward-winning Grille & PubRestaurant• FREE * golf, FREE * dining and morewhen you travel **Some restrictions may apply. 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good up and downThe GHIN: Golf’s Great Equalizer—and Brutalizer. By Jim Finnegan“I’ve been playing the game so long that myhandicap is in Roman numerals.” —Bob HopeIt divides us as a nation—perhaps more thanpolitical affiliation, religious denominationor sexual orientation. I’m talking, ofcourse, about the Golf Handicap andInformation Network and its wonderful/awful (circle one) handicap index.The system provides a handicap indexfor every player who posts at least fiverounds/scores during a season, weighingfactors like the slope and difficulty ratingof the courses played. This number canthen be used as a “comparison” to otherplayers and to adjust strokes accordinglyto even the match.Ask any golfer, and—depending on whatside of the handicapped line he or she is on(i.e., getting or giving strokes)—they’ll singthe GHIN’s praises or bemoan its existence.Handicapping has pretty much beenaround since the discovery of fire, whenZogg realized he could place a bet with theother cavemen on who would get clubbedto death or eaten by beasts when the flamewent out. I’d like to think golf handicappinghas evolved some since then—at least,the clubs have definitely improved.Yet only since 1980 has the present-dayGHIN been formalized, after the UnitedStates Golf Association was approachedto develop handicap computation servicesfor the Metropolitan Golf Association inNew York. Today, GHIN is the world’slargest golf handicapping service.A golfer’s handicap—or his GHIN,in common vernacular—is as ingrainedin the game of golf today as one’s clubsand equipment. Ask a golfer his weddinganniversary, and you’ll likely get as blanka stare as a dog gives after you’ve shownit a card trick. Yet ask him his GHIN,and said golfer can no doubt producean instant assessment of the rise andfall of his index over the past 10 years(with a full Excel spreadsheet availableupon demand).The brilliant deviousness of it all:handicapping is designed to allow golfersof differing abilities to compete on anequitable basis and increase the enjoymentof a round of golf (you would think).On its surface, golf handicapping isunique in sports and should be celebratedand embraced. What other system is sucha great equalizer? Yet it often becomes amicrocosm of our society, a social experimentin an 18-hole vacuum.Consider where you stand on politicsand taxes. Are you in favor of taxing therich? Then you can no doubt relate as a 16to 25-plus handicap. Are you feeling likeyour hard work and golf riches (ye of thesingle digit handicap) mean you shouldkeep all the strokes you’ve shaved andgive none away? Then you must gravitatetoward to the 1-percent tax bracket. Or areyou squarely in the middle and believeyou should give your fair share, payinga little more than the poor but not as muchas the rich? That’s you, mid-range handicapper10-15.Life, indeed, often imitates golf. Andit’s the American dream to aspire to greatness,regardless of our standing. But justlike the classes struggle in modern society,golf ’s GHIN system is a textbook case ofthe haves and have-nots.GHIN might as well be an acronym for“golf hell in a nutshell.” Most argumentsand confrontations occur on the golfcourse before a ball is even put in play—the pre round jostling and hustling forstrokes. And with a host of apps that makechecking your opponent’s handicap onlya smartphone away, the door has beenopened to a whole new level of busting.But just like America, we somehow getalong, for the most part, with our meltingpot of ideals, heritages and GHINs. We findcommon ground in our love of country andlove of the game, and hold fast the truththat all men are created equal. But it’s ourhandicap index that truly makes us equal.Now, how many strokes do I get?Depending on the time of year, Jim Finnegan isa solid 15 handicap—but who’s counting. GGG38 golf guide/spring 2013 l www.todaymediainc.com

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