THE CREEK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Hours of Operation
Golf Course
Michael Hughey
President
Dean Kramer
Vice President
John Venne
Treasurer
Erich Herkloz
Secretary
Scott Duman
Sean Fox
Kiel Gilliland
John Higgins
Thomas Koerner
Greg Markus
Chris Noyes
Tyler Prime
Tuesday to Thursday
8:00 a.m. to Sunset
Friday 8:00 to Sunset
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 a.m. to Sunset
Pro Shop
Tuesday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tennis
Courts are open for play
Dining
Pub & Bistro:
Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pool & Oasis
Closed for the Season
Bob Hennefer
INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER
Wrapping Up an Incredible Summer at the Pool
What a summer it has been at Laurel Creek!
From splashes and sunshine to family fun and unforgettable memories, our pool was the place to be all season long. We wrapped it all up on Labor Day with one of our best celebrations yet complete with a dunk tank, foam party, delicious food, and the most beautiful weather to close out the summer in style.
A special thank you goes out to our amazing team for all their hard work throughout the season. And of course, an extra shout-out to TJ, who truly sacrificed his body for the dunk tank our members had just as much fun watching as they did participating!
As the kids head back to school and cooler evenings roll in, we’re shifting into an exciting fall full of events for everyone to enjoy. Up next: our Character Brunch this Sunday, followed by Movie Night on the Range, Dinner en Blanc, Brunch in Blu, and the Ladies’ Outdoor Sip & Shop. We’re also bringing back favorites like Bourbon & Cigar Night and Oktoberfest.
And be sure to mark your calendars for our two biggest nights of the season:
• Halloween Spectacular – October 27th
• Fall Gala – November 14th
Golfers can also look forward to our two One-Day Member Guests on September 11th and October 9th, open to all Social Members as well.
A Note to Our Golfers
We need your help in keeping Laurel Creek’s golf experience enjoyable for everyone. Please hold yourselves and your groups accountable to our pace-of-play standard of 4 hours and 9 minutes or less for foursomes and remember to allow faster groups to play through. While we try our best to monitor pace of play on our GPS systems and on the course, as well as send messages to groups, we also need you to keep up with the group AHEAD of you.
For the good of the course:
• Do not skip or cut in front of groups.
• Repair your ball marks—every time, plus another one.
• Replace divots before using sand bottles.
• Rake bunkers carefully and be sure to tap sand from your shoes before walking onto the greens.
Again, we can’t emphasize this enough: FIX THOSE BALL MARKS!
All of these events and reminders can be found on our Club App for easy registration and updates. We can’t wait to see you back at the Club this fall for another season of incredible experiences and everlasting memories!
Patty Fagan
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
This past month, I experienced a big milestone. I dropped both my boys off at Penn State. Mason moved into his apartment for his junior year, and Dylan into his dorm as a new freshman. Just like that, my house is quieter, my daily routines have shifted, and a brand-new chapter has begun.
As I walked through that transition, it reminded me so much of what I see here at Laurel Creek every day. Our members also go through seasons of life. Some are raising young children, others are sending them off to college, many are welcoming grandchildren, and some are simply looking for new opportunities to connect. What I love most about Laurel Creek is that the club grows with you and each of those seasons.
I see young families who make lifelong friendships at the pool, couples who enjoyed dinners on the patio, and retirees who discover new passions on the golf course or the pickleball courts. No matter the stage of life, Laurel Creek is a place where community, connection and memories continue to flourish.
As we all step into a new season, I encourage you to think about who in your life might be ready to begin their next chapter here at Laurel Creek. Inviting friends to join not only enriches our community, it also allows you to receive a $1000 credit to your account as a thank you for helping our membership grow. Most importantly, it ensures that more families get to experience the friendships, laughter, and sense of belonging that make Laurel Creek such a special place.
LCCC would like to welcome our newest member Milania Dell-Priscoli
Granddaughter of Steve and Chrissy DiPascale. Born 8/2/2025
Brett Fernandes
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Fall golf is upon us. As the leaves begin to change, afternoons become breezier, and evenings become chillier, the golf season is starting to wane. While fall golf is the best (in my opinion), it does begin to signal shorter days and limited daylight for working on your game. Fear not, we have updated our simulator room, which will now be open in September.
Our simulator features TrackMan technology, the best in the business, which enables you to practice on a virtual driving range, film your swings, and even play championship-level courses. Reservations for the simulator can be made through the LCCC App, under Golf> Book Simulator. Free of charge to Golfing members, the simulator carries a $30 charge for house/social members and a $60 charge for guests. All bookings can be made for an hour, with a member allowed to book up to two hours/ week. We hope you’ll take advantage of this amenity!
While in the simulator, you may wonder what in the heck some of the data means. The remainder of this article will serve as a cheat sheet for some of the more critical numbers.
Face Angle: Simply, where the club is aimed at impact with the golf ball. Positive numbers signify to the right and negative numbers to the left.
Club Path: The direction you are swinging the club. Positive numbers signify to the right, and for righthanded players will typically help to promote a draw. While negative numbers show the club traveling left, they will promote a fade.
Attack Angle: Indicates whether you are hitting the ball up or down. Negative shows down while positive means you are hitting up. Generally, you want to see a negative number for your irons and a positive number for your drive.
Low Point: Show by an A or a B, this shows whether you are hitting before the ball or after. We hope for the A’s in all our iron shots!!!
So, register on the app to book your own simulator time and work on your game. Or schedule a lesson or fitting with any member of our Professional Staff. We’re all happy to help!
LCWGA
Congratulations to the following ladies for their hard fought wins: Lauren Patullo, Club Championship; Christine Blessing, Laurel Creek Women’s Golf Association Champion; Janie Spitznagel, Mickey Wright Flight Champion; Chrissy Duman, Annika Sorenstam Flight Champion. Well done, ladies!!
Another successful Nine and Dine (golf and dinner!) was enjoyed by 24 women on Thursday August 28th. After playing a fun and relaxed front nine all gathered in Blu for a yummy buffet. Thanks to Susan Odegard, the Pro Shop, and our wonderful LCCC staff for planning a fun evening.
Nights are getting darker earlier, mornings are a bit cooler and Labor Day Weekend 2025 is now behind us. BUT, there is still lots more golf to be played at Laurel Creek before closing day on Wednesday October 22nd! The following events are available: Ladies Senior Club Championship on September 6 & 7; Mixed Nine and Dine on September 16; Solheim Cup on September 17 (USA vs Europe); Member-Guest on September 24th (The Painted Garden); and Wednesday Tournament Days. Be a participant and sign up NOW on the Laurel Creek app.
Ryan Reeves
DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
I hope everyone had an amazing summer and that you were able to join us for Labor Day, the perfect way to send summer off with a bang! Whether you were running through our bubble blaster station or trying to dunk our very own JT in the dunk tank, we sure had a blast.
Summer is usually our slow season, with families heading off on vacation and soaking up the sun at our beloved Jersey Shore. But now, we’re gearing up for a fantastic lineup of upcoming member events that you won’t want to miss! This Sunday, we’re hosting our Annual Character Breakfast, one of our most fun mornings of the year. Our awesome staff will be dressed up as your kids’ favorite characters, making for a lively and entertaining brunch. And for the grownups, our lavish brunch in Blu is back on September 14th, perfect for a relaxing weekend treat.
If you haven’t experienced one of our coveted wine dinners, now’s your chance! These events fill up fast, but we still have a few spots left. This year, we’re featuring the renowned Far Niente Winery, so reach out to me if you’d like to reserve your place. On September 12th, join us for Movie Night on the patio, we’ll be screening Despicable Me 4. Don’t worry about last year’s mishap, it was just a hiccup. Come out with your little Minions for a fun filled evening under the stars!
Mark your calendars for September 17th, the Ladies Outdoor Pop-Up Shop! We’ve invited a carefully selected group of vendors for an intimate shopping experience. Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of sipping, shopping, and socializing in style. And in case you missed it, we’ve opened registration for our elegant Dinner en Blanc on September 25th. Taking place in the ballroom, starting with cocktail hour at 6:30 PM, it features a delicious family style dinner and live string quartet, an evening of sophistication and fun you don’t want to miss. Sign up soon!
Finally, we’re thrilled to bring back our Cigar and Bourbon Night on Saturday, September 27th. Set on the back patio, it’s an exclusive evening of premium bourbon tastings and hand-rolled cigars from top vendors like Penelope, Old Forester, and Jefferson. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early!
We look forward to seeing you at these events, here’s to a fantastic fall season filled with great food, fun, and family!
ERNEST BOCOLO LOCKER ROOM SERVICES
Thank you, Ernest, for all that you do!
Pete Rosenblatt
EXECUTIVE CHEF
SWEET CORN SOUP
Vegetarian, Serves 10
10 ears of fresh corn
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
2 sprigs of fresh tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
3 Tbsp. butter
½ gallon water
Salt and pepper to taste
Peel the corn and cut the kernels from the cob, reserve the cobs. In a stock pot cover the reserved corn cobs with ½ gallon of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain the corn stock and reserve. In a large pot, sauté theonions in butter until soft, about 10 minutes.
Add the corn kernels, corn stock, tarragon, salt and pepper.
Simmer on for 20 minutes on low heat, add the cream and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Working in batches puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Serve hot and enjoy!
Daniel Batchelor
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
We hope you all enjoyed a fantastic summer on the courts!
Our summer camp has wrapped up, and we’re thrilled with the growth and excitement we saw from all our junior players. A special congratulations to every participant in the Junior Club Championships—you represented the future of our program so well!
Looking ahead, our fall programming is in full swing:
New Junior Clinics are kicking off, offering opportunities for players of all ages and levels to continue their development.
Adult Clinics are back on their regular schedule—perfect for sharpening your skills and connecting with fellow players.
We’ve got a lineup of fun events throughout the fall, including:
• Dinks & Drinks – Friday, September 12th: A fun and social evening of pickleball with drinks by the courts.
• The Greatest Tournament in the World – Sunday, September 21st: A family-friendly red ball tournament where all ages and levels compete together on a mini court. It’s about as much fun as you can have with a tennis racquet!
• Pickleball Club Championships – Saturday, September 27th: Our pickleball community’s biggest competition of the year. Don’t miss the action!
And, of course, the Adult Club Tennis Championships are underway—best of luck to all our competitors in their pursuit of that coveted parking spot!
We’re excited to keep the momentum going into the new season and can’t wait to see everyone on court.
Callum Reid, Green ball Champion. Alexander Charbonne, Finalist
James Crowe, Orange ball Champion
Shyla Shah, Finalist
Brandon Barg, Red Ball Champion
Nora Bayoumy, Finalist
Orange Ball Players
John Slade
DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS
A couple of weeks ago, we were staring at some fairways that had gotten pretty banged-up from aerification.
As a reminder, here’s what #5 looked like at the time While the irrigation system allows us to get by for a while, there is no substitute for the uniformity we got from the steady rain earlier in the week. Additionally, going from high temperatures in the 90s, to the 70s makes a world of difference in turf recovery. #5 fairway looks just a little different now than it did a week prior:
Looking ahead, there are no days forecast to be in the 90s. This summer was just plain tough on the turf, so let’s hope the weather prognosticators are correct!
Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER
