THE FRENCH PRESS
~ march 23rd EDITION ~
Chef’s board
Pork Terrine
morels ● apples
…
Chilean Sea Bass
pan seared ● littleneck clams ● cannellini bean sauce ● pine nut and basil rice ●
asparagus tips
Ahi Tuna
chai crusted, oven roasted tuna ● brown sugar balsamic glaze ● tropical salsa ●
cilantro quinoa pilaf
…
Doe Run Cheese & Eclat Chocolate Pairing
Doe Run Cheese Farm, Unionville, PA + Eclat Chocolate, Handmade in West Chester, PA
Allspice & Sesame Chocolate + Hummingbird Cheese
Porcini & Thyme Chocolate + St. Malachi Cheese
FRENCH CREEK Winter HOURS OF OPERATION
grill room
THROUGH March 31st
Hours will increase April 1, stay tuned to the French Press to stay informed.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Lunch 11:30am - 3:00pm ● Bar Menu 3:00pm - 8:00pm ●
Dinner 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday
Lunch 11:30am - 3:00pm ● Bar Menu 3:00pm - 9:00pm ●
Dinner 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Lunch 11:30am - 3:00pm
For reservations please contact us at 610.913.6330 ext. 112
Don’t forget every night is Bring Your Own Wine night! Corkage fees for the first bottle are
$15 with each additional bottle at $10.
March 22, 2017
To the Membership of French Creek,
As a member of French Creek Golf Club, you have been instrumental in the success of the club thus far. The
extraordinary value of French Creek Golf Club is directly linked to the quality, integrity and support of the members
of the club. We believe you will agree that the most successful private clubs are those built around the foundation of
enduring relationships and social camaraderie between friends and associates.
Our primary goal is to strengthen the membership base of the club which will provide the continued financial
foundation to support the consistent improvement of your extraordinary club.
A robust and growing membership base will help to stabilize our dues structure and increase our initiation fee
requirements. We are committed to the concept and fundamental of having “more members paying less dues”
rather than the industry trend of “less members paying higher dues!”
This past month we hired Creative Golf Marketing. Creative Golf Marketing is a boutique firm that provides
customized marketing and consultation services for the private club industry. Since their inception, in 1990, Creative
Golf Marketing has successfully performed membership marketing services and consultations for over 1,300 private
clubs, including golf, country, tennis, yacht and city clubs in the United States and Canada. The company works with
a limited number of private clubs each year in order to provide each client the individualized attention they deserve.
Creative has been awarded the “Membership Marketing Firm of the Year” for fifteen of the last seventeen years.
They have created “a message, a mission and the tools” necessary for each of our members to participate in the
membership growth and financial success of the club. To that extent, we would like to share with you an exciting
membership development plan for French Creek Golf Club.
To enhance the dissemination of this exciting information, we are hosting a reception which will include Steve
Graves, Founder and President of Creative Golf Marketing! We would like to invite all members to the club on
Friday, April 7th, for complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. An
informative presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. where we will describe and explain in detail the club’s
new dynamic membership strategies!
Your attendance is highly encouraged and will be greatly appreciated for this important and informative membership
gathering. We need you to be an integral part of this initiative!
Respectfully,
Mindy Fortin, Thad Fortin and Rich Miller
French Creek Golf Club
P.S. Each member attending, our membership presentation, will receive a certificate for a complimentary round of
golf with a free cart for two! So that we may properly plan for this event, please R.S.V.P. to Katie Sangerman, Director
of Membership Services, at (610) 913-6330 or you can email Katie at [email protected].
FRENCH CREEK GOLF CLUB
4500 Conestoga Road – Chester County, PA 19520
PHILADELPHIA Business Journal
Compiled by Sharon Oliver
215-238-5146, @PHLBizLists
[email protected]
Golf Courses
ranked by slope rating 1
Address
Phone
Name / Prior (* new or not ranked) / URL
1
Pine Valley Golf Club
2
Trump National Golf Club-Philadelphia
3
Commonwealth National Golf Club
4
Talamore Country Club
5
Laurel Creek Country Club
5
Medford Village Country Club
5
Merion Golf Club–East
8
Doylestown Country Club
8
Lookaway Golf Club
10
ACE Club
10
Blue Bell Country Club
10
Rolling Green Golf Club
13
Golf Course at Glen Mills
13
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
15
French Creek Golf Club
15
Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, formerly listed
as Torresdale-Frankford Country Club 14
15
White Manor Country Club
18
Philadelphia Cricket Club– Wissahickon
18
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
18
Tavistock Country Club
18
Wyncote Golf Club
22
Applebrook Golf Club
22
Broad Run Golfer's Club
22
Chester Valley Golf Club
22
22
1
trumpnationalphiladelphia.com
commonwealthgolfclub.com
2
3
7
talamorepa.com
4
laurelcreek.org
medfordvillage.com
4
4
meriongolfclub.com
7
doylestowncountryclub.com
7
lookawaygc.com
10
theaceclubonline.com
10
bluebellcc.com
rggc.org
glenmillsgolf.com
10
14
whitemarshvalleycc.com
frenchcreekgolf.com
13
14
unionleague.org
whitemanorcc.com
14
philacricket.com/
rivercrestgolfclub.com
tavistockcc.org
wyncote.com
18
18
18
18
applebrookgolfclub.com
24
broadrungc.com/
chestervalleygc.org
*
18
Huntingdon Valley Country Club Centennial/Toomey
24
hvccpa.org/
Lederach Golf Club
lederachgolfclub.com
*
Slope rating
USGA course
rating
Number
of holes
Course
type
Course architect
155
76
18
Private
NA
153
75.3
18
Private
Tom Fazio
151
74.6
18
Private
Arnold Palmer
147
73.5
18
Private
Bob Levy Jr.
146
74
18
Private
Arnold Palmer
146
74.7
18
Private
William F. Gordon
146
73.4
18
Private
Hugh Wilson
145
72.4
18
Private
William S. Flynn
145
73.6
18
Private
Rees Jones
143
76.1
18
Private
Gary Player and Rees
Jones
143
73.7
18
Private
Arnold Palmer
143
74.7
18
Private
Howard C. Toomey
and Willliam S. Flynn
142
71.7
18
Private
Bobby Weed
142
73.9
18
Private
George C. Thomas
Jr.
141
73.5
18
Private
Gil Hanse
141
72.8
18
Private
Donald Ross
141
74.1
18
Private
Bobby Weed
140
74.8
18
Private
A.W. Tillinghast
140
72.9
18
Private
NA
140
73.5
18
Private
Alex Findlay
140
74.3
18
Private
Ault, Clark &
Associates
139
73.7
18
Private
Gil Hanse
139
73.4
18
Public
Rees Jones
139
72.7
18
Private
Donald Ross
2295 Country Club Dr.
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-657-1610
139
75.3
18
Private
William S. Flynn
900 Clubhouse Drive
Harleysville, PA 19143
215-513-3034
139
73.3
18
Private
Kelly Blake Moran
E. Atlantic Ave.
Pine Valley, NJ 08021
856-783-3000
500 W. Branch Ave.
Pine Hill, NJ 08021
877-450-8866
250 Babylon Rd.
Horsham, PA 19044
215-672-4141
723 Talamore Dr.
Ambler, PA 19002
215-641-1300
701 Centerton Rd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
856-234-7663
28 Golfview Dr.
Medford, NJ 08055
609-654-7541
450 Ardmore Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
610-642-5600
20 Country Club Ln.
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-2112
4219 Upper Mountain Rd.
Buckingham, PA 18912
215-794-5727
800 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
610-238-4580
1800 Tournament Dr.
Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-646-4653
280 N. State Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064
610-544-4500
221 Glen Mills Rd.
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-558-2142
815 Thomas Rd.
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
215-233-3901
4500 Conestoga Rd.
Elverson, PA 19520
610-913-6330
3801 Grant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-637-7500
831 Providence Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355
610-647-1070
6025 W. Valley Green Rd.
Flourtown, PA 19031
215-247-6113
100 Golf Club Dr.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-933-4700
100 Tavistock Ln.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
856-429-1866
50 Wyncote Dr.
Oxford, PA 19363
610-932-8900
100 Line Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355
610-647-7660
1520 Tattersall Way
West Chester, PA 19380
610-738-4410
430 Swedesford Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355
610-647-4007
1 Slope rating for listed courses is reported as it is listed in the United States Golf Association’s Course Rating and Slope Database.
NOTES: NA - not available; NEW - New to the list; WND - Would not disclose
R closer
look
CHANGES IN SLOPE
RATING
2015
Slope
rating
2016
Slope
rating
Talamore
Country
Club
145
147
Golf Course
at Glen Mills
141
142
Chester
Valley Golf
Club
139
140
Course
Name
ABOUT THE LIST
Slope rating for the listed
courses are as reported
in the United States Golf
Association’s Course Rating
and Slope DatabaseTM.
Only courses within the
counties of Bucks, Chester,
Delaware, Montgomery,
and Philadelphia in
Pennsylvania; and
Burlington, Camden
and Gloucester in New
Jersey were considered
for this list. In case of
ties, companies are listed
alphabetically.
List sources: United States
Golf Association, www.
usga.org; listed courses
websites.
NEED A COPY
OF THE LIST?
Information for obtaining
reprints, web permissions
and commemorative
plaques can be obtained
from Bobbi Meredith at
877-397-5134 or reprints@
bizjournals.com.
On list denotes
French creek golf shop
Season Long Events
Entries are open for all Season Long Match Play Championships. New this year to the Season
Long Events are the Senior & Super Senior Club Championships. By clicking HERE you can
find descriptions on all Season Long Events.
All players must sign-up by using the Tournament Registration via the website. After logging
into www.frenchcreekgolf.com, navigate to the "Golf" page and click on "Tournament Registration." This will take you to the Event Registration and Information Page. Please note that
these events are open to all Golf Members and entries must be received by April 23rd.
After entries close, the deadlines for each of the matches will be determined. The deadlines
will be strictly adhered to in order to complete the matches in time for our Closing Day
Tournament in October. We will do our best to spread out the deadlines as to make it easier
for scheduling.
Please call or email the Golf Shop if you have any questions.
Follow us on Instagram!!! (frenchcreekgolfshop) Throughout the year we will continue to
post pictures of new merchandise as well as tournament information and results.
March Re-Gripping Special
Did you know you should regrip your clubs approximately every forty rounds or once a year!
A worn grip can cause slippage, which in turn causes off-center strikes and can lead to poor
distances. For the month of March, all grips will be 15% off. This is a great chance to get
your clubs ready for the new season! If you are interested, please contact Mike in the Golf
Shop.
golf hours of operations
COURSE
Tuesday - Sunday
9:00am to dusk
Weather permitting
GOLF SHOP
Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am to 4:00pm
RANGE
Tuesday - Sunday
9:00am to dusk
Weather permitting
Titleist Buy 3 Get 1 Free
Once again this year we will be offering a special golf ball promotion from Titleist. If you order (3) dozen
Pro V1 or Pro V1X golf balls, you will get (1) dozen free. This is an incredible opportunity to purchase your
golf balls for the season at a great discount. The price per dozen is $48.00 plus tax.
All golf balls must be personalized with the imprint of your choice at no charge. You can personalize up to
three lines of text using the following ink colors; black, blue, green, red and pink. You can also request all
of the same play number (00, 1-99) for an additional $1.00 per dozen.
If you are interested in placing an order or have any questions, please call or email the Golf Shop.
We hope you can join us for these fun season long Championships. Should you have any questions, please
contact the Golf Shop.
FOOD MINIMUMS
We would like to remind our members of their Semi Annual Food Minimum
ending dates.
Golf Members who joined prior to 2010 - Semi-Annually, ending August 31 &
February 28
Golf Members joining January 2010 -May 2015 - Semi Annually,
ending June 30 and December 31
Golf Members joining under new ownership - Semi Annually,
ending August 31 and February 28
All other Membership Types (excluding Event & Neighborhood Dining
Memberships) - Semi-Annually, ending June 30 and December 31
Policy Update
We request that all bar tabs be closed before a table is seated in an effort to
properly compensate our bar staff.
ATTIRE
It is expected that Members will choose to dress in a fashion befitting the
atmosphere of our Club and in compliance with the dress policy of French
Creek.
It is also expected that Members will advise their guests of our dress
requirements. Denim attire and Cargo shorts and/or pants are not permitted on
Club Property.
Golf hats, sports hats and visor caps are not to be worn by men or women in the
Clubhouse, other than in the locker rooms and pro shop.
Our staff will not be able to seat you if anyone in your party is not appropriately
dressed.
March 2017
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
New as of January 26,
2017, bring your own
wine any time
Corkage fees:
1st Bottle $15, each
additional bottle $10
5
Sunday Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Wed
No lunch or dinner
service
8
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
Open for lunch and
dinner
Bring your Own
Wine Night
No Corkage Fee
3
Open for lunch and
dinner
4
Open for lunch and
dinner
10
Open for lunch and
dinner
11
Open for lunch and
dinner
17
18
Open for lunch and
dinner
6
Closed
7
No lunch or dinner
service
No lunch or dinner
service
9
Open for lunch and
dinner
13
Closed
14
No lunch or dinner
service
15
No lunch or dinner
service
16
Open for lunch and
dinner
Lunch 11:30-3:00pm
12
Lunch 11:30-3:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day
Open for lunch and
dinner
19
Lunch 11:30-3:00pm
20
Closed
21
No lunch or dinner
service
22
No lunch or dinner
service
23
Open for lunch and
dinner
24
Open for lunch and
dinner
26
Lunch 11:30-3:00pm
27
Closed
28
No lunch or dinner
service
29
No lunch or dinner
service
30
Open for lunch and
dinner
31
Open for lunch and
dinner
25
Open for lunch and
dinner
April 2017
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Please take note of the
changes to the Grill Room
Hours Sunday,Tuesday &
Wednesday
Sat
1
3
Closed
4
Lunch 11:30-4:00pm
5
Open for lunch and
dinner
6 Open for lunch and
dinner
Bring your Own
Wine Night
No Corkage Fee
7 Membership
Cocktail Reception
6:30-7:00pm
Open for lunch and
dinner
8
Par 3 Championship
Open for lunch and
dinner
10
Closed
11
Lunch 11:30-4:00pm
12
Open for lunch and
dinner
13
Open for lunch and
dinner
14
Open for lunch and
dinner
15
Open for lunch and
dinner
16 EASTER BRUNCH
10:00am-2:00pm
17
Closed
18
Lunch 11:30-4:00pm
19
Open for lunch and
dinner
20
Open for lunch and
dinner
21
Open for lunch and
dinner
22
Open for lunch and
dinner
23 GAP Match
24
Closed
25
WGAP Match
Lunch 11:30-4:00pm
26
Open for lunch and
dinner
27
WGAP Match
Open for lunch and
dinner
28
Open for lunch and
dinner
29
Opening Day
Scramble
Open for lunch and
dinner
2
Sunday Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Lunch 11:30-4:00pm
9
Lunch 11:30-4:00pm
Deadline to Register for All
Season Long Events
Lunch 11:30-3:00pm
Bar Menu 3:00pm-6:00pm
30
GAP Match
Lunch 11:30-3:00pm
Bar Menu 3:00pm-6:00pm