L E T T E R F R O M T H E
G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
brandon Lejeune General Manager brandon@rivercrestgolfclub com
Dear Members,
My family and I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Membership for another fantastic year at RiverCrest!! With the course in peak condition and a buzzing clubhouse all season long, I can’t remember a time when we received so many kind words and compliments our management team and the endlessly hardworking RiverCrest staff deserve every bit of the credit!
as we set our sights on 2026, you’ll find important updates below, including details on the lower level clubhouse renovation beginning in January, winter hours of operation and a preview of the exciting social events planned for the new year.
Wishing you and your family a safe, happy holiday season!
Warm Regards, Brandon and the Lejeune family
WINTER HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE
the Clubhouse will operate on normal hours through Sunday, December 21st. Due to renovation work (details below), the Clubhouse (including the Fitness Center) will be closed from Monday, December 22nd through tuesday, January 20th, tentatively reopening on Wednesday, January 21st
GOLF SHOP
- normal hours continue through Monday, December 22nd
- open December 27th–29th from 10am–5pm
- Closed for the month of January. (Planning a winter golf trip? Be sure to grab your clubs!)
MEMBERSHIP STATUS CHANGE
If you would like to change your membership status for this season please provide written notification to brandon@rivercrestgolfclub com by December 20th. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss pricing on different membership options I can be reached at 610-933-4700, ext. 201.
GOLF COURSE WINTER PLAY POLICY
the course will remain open all winter! beginning Monday, December 15th, winter play policies go into effect:
- temporary greens will be placed in approach areas. Please refrain from walking on the greens. - a tee or portable golf mat is required for all tee and fairway shots.
- Fairway lies may be moved to adjacent rough where no mat or tee is required
By following these winter guidelines, you’re helping set the course up for a fantastic spring season. Thank you for helping us preserve the course we all enjoy!
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EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND
each year, the Membership and my family join together to support the RiverCrest holiday Fund for our staff a $75 charge will appear on your november statement, and these funds are distributed among all employees, including those working diligently behind the scenes who don’t have the opportunity to receive tips.
your generosity directly impacts morale, retention and the incredible work culture we enjoy at RiverCrest thank you for continuing to support the team that makes this place so special!
CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION PLANS (PART 2)
two years ago we refreshed the main level of the Clubhouse. this offseason, we’re turning our attention downstairs and outdoors! here’s what’s planned:
- Lower Level hallway & offices: Fresh paint, wallpaper removal, new carpet
- Ladies Locker Room: new carpet, full repaint, new bathroom wallpaper, updated lounge furniture
- Mens Locker Room: new bathroom wallpaper, updated lounge tables
- Locker attendant Room: Complete renovation with new cabinetry, counters, and flooring
- new Lighting: all lower-level ceiling fixtures replaced with energy-efficient LeD lighting
- beer Lines: new refrigerated lines, glycol equipment and pumps expect ice-cold draft beer in 2026!
- Clubhouse exterior: the building will be repainted to match the Golf house.
SAVE THE DATES - 2026 SOCIAL EVENTS
I’m thrilled to announce one of our most popular events is making a triumphant return the RiverCrest Rumble! our chefs will go head-to-head in an epic culinary showdown you won’t want to miss.
More details to follow after the holidays!
FEBRUARY
Fri 6 & Sat 7 Flannel & Frost
Sat 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner thu 19 MInGo
Sat 21 RiverCrest Rumble
Sat 28 Kid’s Glow Zone
MARCH
Sun 15 Sinatra night Fri 27 adult Mini Golf
APRIL
Sun 5 easter bunny brunch thu 16 Wine Dinner
tim edwards
Course Superintendant
tge@rivercrestgolfclub com
C O U R S E U P D A T E
The 2025 golf season is winding down and winter is officially knocking on our door. With a hint of snow in the long-range forecast, our agronomy team is busy tucking the Crest in for its well-earned winter rest. While the course sleeps, we’ll be hard at work behind the scenes tackling tree maintenance, improving fairway drainage, refreshing high-traffic areas with new sod and giving our equipment fleet a full winter tune-up to prepare for an amazing 2026 season
WINTER/SPRING AERATION
our end-of-season aeration is nearly wrapped up! Greens, tees and approaches have been aerated, fertilized, topdressed, and are officially prepped for next year ’s play. Deep solid-tine aeration of the fairways is scheduled for mid-December
Looking ahead, there will be no spring aeration in 2026 Instead, we’ll perform a light venting of all playing surfaces in mid-June after the run of member events. this proven cycle continues to strike the perfect balance between a busy golf calendar and the agronomy needs of our turf
FALL MAINTENANCE
transitioning from daily course prep to winter projects always comes with a long and often exciting checklist. Leaf cleanup has been a breeze thanks to our new leaf vac (we may have even beaten last year ’s record!) the waterfall pumps have been removed for servicing, the irrigation system is winterized, and all fescue areas have been cut down. We also managed to apply additional selective herbicide treatments to the fescue. With last early summer ’s wet stretch encouraging more weeds than usual, fall is a great time to get ahead of them
WINTER PROJECTS
once the temperatures drop and the course goes quiet, our team makes the most of the frozen fairways. ahead of the deep freeze, we’ll be sodding several high-traffic areas along cart paths and around greens and tees additional drainage will be installed in low fairway spots these sand channels proved invaluable during last summer ’s heat and humidity.
our tree maintenance program will continue with the removal of dead trees and strategic pruning of the rest. and of course, winter is also when we roll up our sleeves and service every piece of equipment and every corner of the maintenance building.
Finally, thank you for your continued support throughout the year. From our team to you and your family, we wish you a warm, safe and joyful holiday season!
PASTA NIGHT
BYOB - EVERY SUNDAY
INCLUDES HOUSE SALAD & GARLIC BREAD STARTING SEPTEMBER 21ST
PASTA OF THE DAY MP chef's daily selection
CHEESE RAVIOLI 20 cheese ravioli, red sauce, parmesan, herbs
PASTA & MEATBALLS 24 chef selected pasta, slow cooked red sauce, meatballs
PASTA ALFREDO 20 chef selected pasta, cheesy cream sauce, herbs
G O L F N E W S & N O T E S
DECEMBER GOLF HOURS OF OPERATION
GOLF COURSE
Weekdays & Weekends – the first starting time is 10:00am (depending on Frost Delays)
GOLF SHOP
Weekdays & Weekends – opens at 10:00am and closes at 5:00pm
DRIVING RANGE
Closed for December
around the holidays the Golf Shop and bag Room will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th Players may play those days, but must carry their clubs all golf operations will reopen on Saturday, December 27th at 10:00am. the Golf Shop and bag Room will be open until Monday, December 29th the Golf Shop and bag Room will be closed for the month of January, and will reopen in mid-February Players will need to have their clubs out of storage by December 29th if they are planning on playing in January
2 0 2 5 T O U R N A M E N T C H A M P I O N S
MEN’S MEMBER MEMBER
Chris Caba & Joe Little
LADIES MEMBER MEMBER
Janie Craig & Susan thomas
MEN’S CLUB
brian Mahlstedt
MEN’S SENIOR CLUB
tim Westfall
LADIES CLUB
alexandra engart
HUSBAND AND WIFE CLUB
Gross Division – Justin & Christina yaskowski
net Division – anthony Dibona & Michelle Goveia
MEN’S INVITATIONAL
eric Farris and Joe Fanellli
LADIES MEMBER GUEST
Rachel Quinton and emily Williams
MEN’S FALL MEMBER MEMBER
CJ Knecht & Justin yaskowski
LADIES FALL MEMBER MEMBER
ann blasko & Jen heller
MEN’S LEAGUE
Seth Kaas & nate Zipay
LADIES LGA POINTS
Jen barrett
MEN’S SCRATCH MATCH PLAY
Geoff Salfi
MEN’S INDIVIDUAL MATCH PLAY neeraj Choudhary
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL MATCH PLAY Chris Caba
SUPER SENIOR INDIVIDUAL MATCH PLAY Mike Keavany
LADIES INDIVIDUAL MATCH PLAY eleanor Fobben
MEN’S BETTER BALL MATCH PLAY tom Mahoney & Steve Mahoney
SENIOR BETTER BALL MATCH PLAY bruce alling & eric neily
SUPER SENIOR BETTER BALL MATCH PLAY
David MacFarland & David Saunders
LADIES BETTER BALL MATCH PLAY Patti angelos & Marsha herb
MIXED BETTER BALL MATCH PLAY
Dell & Paige Snyder
2 0 2 5 M E M B E R H O L E - I N - O N E S
Holey (in-one) Moley! There were 14 Members who had Hole-in-Ones this year For some it was the first one ever, and for others they continue to add to their impressive collection. Hole #17 had the most aces (5), edging out Hole #3 and Hole #5, which both had 4 perfect shots. It took until the end of the year for anyone to ace Hole #13 Congratulations to everyone on this list!
april 4, 2025 Kevin Reilly hole #17 9 wood
april 25 · Matt Mandia · hole #5 · 8 iron
May 25 Deb Wilkins hole #17 7 iron
June 29 · Marjorie Wentz · hole #17 · 9 iron
June 29 april Pettinelli hole #17 PW
July 11 · Jim babb · hole #3 · 6 iron
July 16 · tom Clement · hole #5 · PW
July 20 · tim burns · hole #5 · 8 iron
July 28 · bob huntsinger · hole #17 · 8 iron
July 28 · Mike beattie · hole #3 · 8 iron
august 10 · Sean Morris · hole #5 · 8 iron
august 24 · brad Scioli · hole #3 · 9 iron
august 30 · bill McGeehan · hole #3 · 7 iron
Sept. 14 · natalie Martorana · hole #13 · 5 wood
WHO WILL GET THE FREE GIFTS THIS YEAR?
From December 3rd through the 29th, eVeRythInG will be on Sale!
after you select your items to purchase, pick a red, white or green ornament (balloon) that will be scattered throughout the Golf Shop bring the balloon to the counter, where it will be popped to reveal a ticket inside. the tickets will have a discount from 15% up to 100% oFF!
that'S RIGht 100% oFF! FRee SWaG! Someone has pulled the 100% every year. Is this your lucky year? this InCLUDeS all in-stock Men’s, Ladies and Junior apparel, headwear, hoodies, pullovers, tee shirts, socks, belts, duffle bags, purses, water bottles, glassware & candles!
In-stock equipment, golf bags, GPS watches and handheld laser devices will automatically be 10% off.
there will be 35%-50% oFF Sale Racks to check out, separate from the balloon Sale, unless you pull a higher discount
AND DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE FREE GIFT WRAPPING!
GOLF SHOP CREDIT = FREE STUFF!
Golf Shop credit is the gift that keeps on giving. that is until December 29th (since we will be closed tuesday December 30th and Wednesday, December 31st ) to find out if you have any remaining Credit, please call or visit the Golf Shop. Unused Credit will not carry over to next year, so stop in the Golf Shop today, so come get some great items for yourself, or others on your holiday list.
R I T A ’ S R U L E O F T H E
R ule 5.6a Unreasonable Delay of P lay
By Jamie Komancheck, PGA Head Golf Professional
Twas…a few weeks before Christmas, a front tooth just yanked out a brave little girl doing it herself, nary a whimper or pout the tooth had been loose, tempting her for awhile now finally gone, leaving the cutest gap-toothed smile
I asked Rita what she wanted for Christmas, expecting a musical reply
For the girl loves to sing, she was certainly not shy She skipped the song though, and went straight to the point “a round of golf with Mr. and Mrs. Claus would not disappoint”
Rita’s letter was written, accompanied by a long list of toys
With the letter in hand, brakely, her elf on the shelf was deployed a match at augusta national would be the preferred venue hopefully the peach ice cream sandwich was still on the menu
back the next morning, the elf brought Santa’s answer “Pack your bags and clubs Rita, I’m sending Prancer!” the reindeer arrived, with a large sleigh in tow off to augusta, Georgia is where Rita would go
now 7 years old and a “big girl”, she would go by herself Just keep a close eye on my mischievous elf She blew us a kiss, and took off through the skies Leaving her parents below, with a few “glistening” eyes
the sleigh raced down Magnolia Lane, the Claus’ already on site Rita flashed her gap-toothed smile, much to Santa’s delight the staff from the national quickly emptied the sleigh a quick trip to the Golf Shop before they would play
Rita picked up the phone, being sure to call home telling us about her perfect partner, the Masters Gnome For he knew the golf course, both inside and out and …. he kind of looked like Santa, no doubt the Gnome looked familiar, was he an elf, Santa couldn’t tell he was a good player, with he and Rita faring quite well the course was immaculate, truly a small slice of heaven Rita and the Gnome found themselves two up through eleven there might not be a more famous hole than the Par 3 twelfth Into a breeze, Rita needed her driver, a taylorMade Stealth She played a soft cut, the ball nestling onto the green then Rita just disappeared, quietly leaving the scene
the others played on, wondering where off to she went the Claus’ made Par, a bogey left the Gnome to lament a birdie could win the hole, a two-putt would tie Where could Rita be, the Gnome gave a worried sigh
Rita finally emerged, the group waiting to hear what she had to say For she was now subject to Rule 5.6a Unreasonable Delay of Play Well she began, I felt like I was starting to lose steam So, I hit the concession stand for some yummy peach ice cream
Unreasonable Delay of Play, the rule had surely been met a resulting loss of hole, now just one up, Rita had lots of regret
She apologized to all three, and then she started to cry the Gnome would have none of that, for he was a stand-up guy he told her to hold her head up high, he would tell her the truth We all love and forgive you, even if you’re missing a tooth you are a beautiful girl, and have many wonderful traits now let’s go, hole #13, the best hole at augusta awaits
Rita was inspired, and eagled azalea the challenging Par 5 She won the hole, then led off 14 with a monstrous drive no prisoners were taken, she won that hole in addition the Claus’ were in trouble, but they won every year, it was tradition now it was the Claus’ turn, as they went on the attack Santa reached the Par 5 15th green with two mighty whacks a lengthy eagle putt rolled in, cutting the lead down to two Mrs Claus cheered, smacking his bottom right in full view
a little embarrassed, Santa’s cheeks turned a bright red but no time to relax, hole 16 Redbud, waited ahead the Claus’ hit the green, and so did the strawberry blonde the Gnome took a different approach, and skipped one off the pond
Rita was in shock, watching the ball stay above the water this shot went against everything her Daddy ever taught her the ball exited the pond, bounced onto the green and started to roll It slowly trickled down the slope, and then went right in the hole
It was an outcome that no one would ever have guessed the match was over, on a walk off hole-in-one nonetheless Rita hugged the Gnome and gave him a big kiss this time he blushed, but his heart full of bliss
Santa and Mrs. Claus were all smiles too they were happy for Rita, for this was true Santa got down on his knee and whispered into Rita’s ear For my present, I want a rematch next year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All! And eat as much ice cream as your heart’s desire!
brian Moose Director of Instruction moose.brian@gmail.com
NOW THAT WINTER IS HERE IT IS TIME TO GET SERIOUS!!!
THE WINTER LESSON SPECIAL IS HERE!!
the Winter Lesson Special has returned! It is never too early to start thinking about your golf game for the 2026 season and there is no better time than now to starting working on your game to make next year your best golfing year yet! If you are ready to eliminate the flaws in your swing that lead to inconsistent scores, then head to the scheduler now and book your first lesson of the Winter Lesson Special
The price of the 8-lesson winter special is $555 for members and $630 for non-members.
For those of you who are new to the Winter Lesson Special all lessons will be conducted in the Golf academy and a variety of technology will be used including video assessment of your golf swing, Flight Scope Launch Monitor and boditrak Pressure mapping We will discuss your goals for the winter and create a plan for you to achieve your goals the 8 lessons should be used by the end of February when I head to Florida to conduct my Florida Golf Schools.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Winter Lesson Special please feel free to shoot me an email to book your first lesson of the Winter Lesson Special head to brianmoose uschedule com and get started!
FLORIDA GOLF SCHOOL HELD EXCLUSIVELY AT CELEBRATION GOLF CLUB
I have 2 openings for my Florida Golf School this March 12th to 14th! the Florida Golf School includes 8 hours of winter instruction starting in november to the end of February, 72 holes of golf, instruction on and off course, housing accommodations, and two hours of instruction when we return home.
THE FORMAT FOR THE SCHOOL SCHEDULE GOES ROUGHLY AS FOLLOWS:
arrival in the late afternoon of March 11th with topGolf or range time or pool time
Day 1: 18 holes in the morning, 2 hours of range in afternoon, 9 holes in evening.
Day 2: 18 holes in the morning, 2 hours of range in the afternoon, 9 holes in evening
Day 3: 18 holes in the morning, PM departure
If you are interested in the school and/or would like more information, please shoot me an email to discuss