As we continue to grow the club, we ask for your help in recruiting new members. Do you know a family member, friend or work colleague that “should” be playing golf at
French Creek this year? We have very attractive and competitive promotions for new members to join now. Whether they are joining their first club or looking for a change of scenery from their current club, we have a membership promotion that will work for all. Your efforts will not be overlooked, please contact me to find out the incentive we have when you help recruit a new member.
-Jeff Simon - jsimon@frenchcreekgolf.com

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Members Opening Day Scramble:
Congratulations to our finalists...
1st Place: $75 each
Mark Zolfaghari, Gary Treasone, Frank Daniel & Yvonne Gabel
(62)
2nd Place: $66 each
Wayne King, Phil Tonachio & Jim Miner (63)* won scorecard playoff
3rd Place: $37.50 each
John Schmidt, Ken Sicinski, Larry Dore & Tracy Thatcher (63)
4th Place: $25 each
Ken Renko, George Jeitles, Craig Sheetz & Maryann King (65)* won scorecard playoff
Skills Contests:
Long Drive: $20 each
Men: Mark Corkum
Women: Krista Mastrangelo
Closest to Pin: $20 each
Men: Wayne King 10'
Women: Cindy Dickerman 1'4"
Upcoming May Golf Events:
Spring One-Day Member-Guest – Wednesday May 1 st
Nine, Wine & Dine – Friday May 10 th
Men’s President’s Cup – Saturday & Sunday May 18 & 19
Women’s President’s Cup - Saturday & Sunday May 18 & 19
Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 25, 26 & 27
Quick Golf Tip of the Month:
Do your scores range from the North to South Pole on a day-to-day or hole-to-hole basis? Do you want to score consistently lower than you have been? If so, work on relaxation.
Without relaxation, it is more difficult to maintain your tempo or rhythm from swing to swing and stay in good balance from start to finish. Because it is essential for the golf swing to function properly, relaxation of the mind and body should be our first priority.
Tension restricts movement. A quiet, relaxed mind and body allows you to swing more freely. Simply stated, muscle groups respond more easily to a natural, balanced swing motion.
If your mind is tense, your muscles will be too. If you have had a hectic day at work or at home, chances are you will take that tension and anxiety to the first tee. This tension not only causes tight muscles, but can also increase the speed of your swing. When that happens, the little muscles (hands and arms) take over the big muscles (shoulders, hips, and legs) throughout the golf swing. The big muscle groups cannot move as fast as the little muscles. All body parts must be given time to do their jobs efficiently and in harmony.

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We’ve had a number of false starts to the spring of 2013. This past weekend was the best by far from a weather standpoint, though earlier in the week we did encounter two heavy frosts. Hopefully the showers experienced on Monday and
Tuesday will set the tone for May flowers and sustained turfgrass growth.
We beat up the greens a few times in April and coupled with the inconsistent weather the healing process has been slow. Not only did we aerate and brush in 50 plus tons of sand we also deep sliced the greens using a Planet Air machine and followed that up with another topdressing. Very tough on the mowers when they are constantly cutting sand. This past Monday, after mowing we put new bed knives on the mowers and re-sharpened the reels to get back to the quality of cut we desire. Height of cut was lowered to .110 of an inch so greens should round into shape shortly. The reason for so much activity in April on the greens is that all
Mondays in May are taken up with outings which leaves us very little time to get our oxygen replacement programs in order for the summer months. As always we look to topdress every 14 to 17 days so for May we’ll be topdressing ten greens each week to keep diluting the organic matter which the turfgrass produces naturally along with keeping the surfaces smooth. Over the summer months our aeration is performed with needle tines which do not impact putting. As always a real balancing act in terms of making the course as playable as possible while meeting the needs of the turfgrass plant.
Our days for the next four months are filled with lots of hours mowing, changing cups, raking bunkers and performing all the maintenance tasks that make French
Creek such a wonderful course to play.
Bruce Cadenelli
Head Greenkeeper
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pub Fare 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dinner Specials 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
Lunch 11:00 am am - 3:00 pm
Pub Fare 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pub Fare 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pub Fare 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dinner Specials 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Reservations are always recommended for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings, as well as
Family Style Dining and Kids
Movie Nights !
Breakfast Sandwiches will be available for purchase in the
Grill Room 7:00am-11:00am every Saturday and Sunday
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Friday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Friday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Weather permitting
Range closes 1/2 hour early
Wednesday and Sunday

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So, we have finally hit grilling season again. Thank goodness. Time for cutting grass and mulching (see Bruce), outdoor barbeques, and practicing on the golf game (see Jeff). So, let’s talk food. Our spring dinner menu, which started in March, has been well received. The French Creek Duo, a 6oz. filet mignon with 2 jumbo Dungeness crab stuffed shrimp over mushroom risotto, has been a meal of choice. The blackened grouper with nectarine salsa is a little lighter and has also gotten rave reviews. The Sous Vide French cut Pork Chop is the Chef’s favorite, but no matter what you prefer I recommend stopping in and saying hello and finding a spot on the back porch area and enjoying a dinner and the nice Spring weather.
The month of May brings Mother’s Day and our Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday, May12th. It will feature a raw bar, roast tenderloin and turkey, salmon fillet with an orange balsamic reduction, an omelet station, a kid’s station, and a grand dessert station. We always have a big crowd, so call in your reservation early. Check out the link to the full menu in this newsletter.
Family style Dining will be on Wednesday, May 22 nd . The theme will be Dining Across the Globe. We will feature favorites from Italy, France, Germany, and the U.S. Be sure to check it out.
So, back to grilling. On Friday, May 10 th , we will host our first 9, Wine & Dine of the season. I have planned a grill menu (weather permitting) and will be grilling marinated chicken, salmon and flank steak outside on the patio. Don’t miss it.
Also, Saturday, May 18 th , I am planning on setting up the grill by the snack cart near 11 tee box from 11:30-3:00. We will be grilling hot dogs, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. This is also Day 1 of the President’s Cup. Plan on grabbing lunch off the grill at the turn. If successful, we will plan to do this a couple times a month through the summer.
Starting on Wednesday, June 5th, we will change the dinner menu and feature some lighter, garden menu options that will be available from the garden through the summer. Can’t wait, as Lindsey has been working hard planting and seeding since the end of March. I am sure we will have many fresh fruits and veggies at our fingertips to keep the freshness in our dishes, and to create many wonderful specials.
Enjoy the Spring, see you at the club.
Chef Joe

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Sun
5
GAP Matches
Mon
6
CLOSED-Outing
Tue
May 2013
Wed Thu
7
12:30PM Bridge
Lessons
1
Spring
Member/Guest/
Skins
Women’s Golf
Morning
8
Women’s Golf
Morning
2
Fri
3
7PM Bridge
9 Womens Hit and
Giggle 5:30 start
10
9/Wine & Dine
7PM Bridge
Sat
4
Bar Mitzvah
11
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18
President’s Cup
12
Mother’s Day
10am-2pm
19
President’s Cup
13
CLOSED-Outing
14
12:30PM Bridge
Lessons
15
Women’s Golf
Morning
20
CLOSED-Outing
21
12:30PM Bridge
Lessons
22
Women’s Golf
Morning
16 Green
Committee Mtg
7pm
Womens Hit and
Giggle 5:30 start
17
7PM Bridge
23
Womens Hit and
Giggle 5:30 start
24
Wedding
7PM Bridge
25
1 day golf event
26
1 day golf event
Sun
2
9
16
Father’s Day
23
Women’s Member/Guest Invitational
30 Back Yard
Brawl FCGC v
Whitford
Rain Date: Champ
Qualifiers
Mon
27
Memorial Day
3
CLOSED —
Outing
10
CLOSED —
Outing
17
CLOSED
24
CLOSED —
Outing
Tue
4
12:30PM
Bridge
Lessons
11
12:30PM
Bridge
Lessons
18
12:30PM
Bridge
Lessons
25
12:30PM
Bridge
Lessons
28
CLUB CLOSED
Golf Course
Maintenance
June 2013
Wed
5
Women’s Golf
Morning
12
Women’s Golf
Morning
19
Chester
County
20
Women’s Golf
Green
Committee mtg
7pm
Association
26
USGA Jr Girls
Qualifier
29
Women’s Golf
Morning
Thu
6 Men’s
Member/Guest
Invitational
Practice
13
Womens Hit and Giggle 5:30 start
27 Rain Date:
USGA Jr Girls
Womens Hit and
Giggle 5:30 start
30
B.O.D Meeting
7pm
Womens Hit and
Giggle 5:30 start
Fri
7
Men’s
Member/Guest
Invitational
Sat
31
11:30am Book club
7PM Bridge
Main Phone Number
610-913-6330
Dir. Member Services
Katie Sangerman - ext 100
1
Wine Dinner
6:30pm
8
Men’s
Member/Guest
Invitational
Sales and Catering
Jackie Hogan - ext 101
Clubhouse Manager
Patrick Marshalek - ext 102
Golf Shop
Bill/Derek/Vickie-ext 103
Bagroom
Rich Gorba - ext 105
Golf Professional
14
Wedding
21
Wedding
9/Wine & Dine
F&B
28
11:30am Book
Club
15
Wedding
Parent/Child
Champ
Jeff Haas - ext 106
Horticulturist
Linsey Rummel - ext 108
Assistant Greenkeeper
Matt Smith - ext 109
Head Greenkeeper
22
Wedding
Bruce Cadenelli - ext 110
Director of Operations
Jihad Nicolas - ext 111
29
Wedding
Club
Championship
Grill Room/Bar
Bob Biggins/Staff - ext 112
Banquet Manager
Mark Scattolini ext 113
Executive Chef
Joe Herner - ext 114
Membership Sales Manager
Jeff Simon - ext 119