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Dear Members,

The Club finished the year with successes throughout and culminated by record usage of our restaurant facilities for Decem-

ber. Planning during the past year resulted in the commencement of initiatives changing the physical facility which included golf, res-

taurant, kitchen, board room, ladies locker room, and pavilion. These initiatives resulted from the efforts of the Long Range Planning

Committee’s focus group meetings. This committee, co-chaired by Tim O’Reilly and Cary Toner, remains in place and continues to

look at future needs and opportunities for the Club.

Additionally, the Club completed the appropriate documentation to change the corporate structure from a Limited Partnership to a Lim-

ited Liability Company, ensuring the continuation of management, process of elections and administration of the Club in perpetui-

ty. Work to complete the multi-faceted documentation throughout the year was accomplished through the continuing efforts of the Cor-

porate Structure Committee, Tim Barnard, Gary Daniels, Jack May, Joe Waterman, and Bill Webb. This work was done in conjunction

with outside counsel. The documents that need to be completed for non-equity members to upgrade to equity, or for membership appli-

cants to become equity members, will be available in the next few weeks.

The Club did not shut down in January. Kitchen additions and modifications, resulting from input by Doug Hill and Brad Clark, were

executed with purchasing and installation oversight by Doug Hill. These changes were necessary to maintain and to provide the quality

product deserving of our membership.

The ladies locker room renovation has been completed and was the result of design work by Anne Marcelli and our designer. This de-

signer is also providing expertise for the new board room, bistro and men’s grill.

Jared Viarengo is managing construction for the Golf Performance Center and the approval process by East Goshen Township. Don

Pohlig is assisting with the project along with Peter Batchelor who is providing the necessary architectural and construction documents.

The Golf Performance Center design was a product of collaboration and visitations of other facilities and research in the technological

area that was headed up by Gary Daniels, Dave McNabb, and Peter Batchelor.

Jack May, along with Nick Zammer, led the design and construction of the winterization project for the pavilion for year-round usage.

Delays resulting from an arduous permitting process have required reconsidering the commencement of construction of the bistro and

men’s grill. It was initially anticipated that work would commence in January when the Club was closed through the early months of

spring which would provide the least amount of disruption. Unfortunately, we are anticipating the final permitting which will be re-

ceived the first week of March. This would have required construction through the spring and potentially into early summer. This delay

results in the suspension of construction with a start-up to be scheduled in January, 2019.

What is most impressive when we review the design work that we entered into this year was the involvement by our board and other

members who provided invaluable expertise and time which will be represented in the finished product.

As part of our continuing goal to strengthen the amenities of our golf and equity membership efforts, and to provide additional long-term

financial and usage opportunities for our equity members, reciprocal golf privileges with Lookaway Golf Club in Buckingham, PA have

been arranged. While Lookaway is not a direct competitor of ours, it is a quality golfing experience similar to Applebrook. This ar-

rangement will be administered by the pro shop, and the only charges members will be responsible for are carts and caddies and food

and beverage. Hopefully, this is the beginning of other reciprocal arrangements that will fit the quality and geographical attributes nec-

essary for a mutually beneficial relationship.

Looking forward to a great golf season! See you at the Club.

Anthony A. Nichols, Sr., President on behalf of the Board of Directors

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2018 MEN’S AND LADIES EVENTS

The 2018 tournament and event schedules have been emailed to the membership and are also posted on our web-

site. Tournament registration will begin on April 1. Our men’s GAP team will once again compete in the AA divi-

sion for the overall championship. Our ladies WGAP team is enjoying continued success and will compete in the

17th Cup for the 2018 season. Best of luck to all our participants in the year ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS – SAM RANKIN, 2018

FOX HUNT CHAMPION!

Another great Applebrook tradition - the 2018 Fox

Hunt took place January 31 – February 2 in sunny

Naples, FL. CONGRATULATIONS to our 2018 Fox

Hunt Champion – Sam Rankin. Thank you to our

hosts, Pete Irish – Pelican Bay, Marty Czachor –

Quail West and a host of Applebrook members at

Bonita Bay. This year, thirty-four of Applebrook’s finest (an

amazing testament to our membership) enjoyed beautiful

weather, great golf and good times among friends at the 10th

Annual Fox Hunt Championship. For the third straight year,

a group of ladies met for golf and dinner on Wednesday

evening. As always when the ladies gather – A GREAT

TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!

EARLY SEASON SPECIALS!!!

We have two early season specials to get you ready for the year ahead:

REGRIP SPECIAL - Now through March 30th, save 10% on any 10 or more clubs regripped by a member of

our professional staff. We have a wide selection of the most popular grips in stock and can have your special

orders on hand by the end of the following business day. Simply contact us in the golf shop at 610-647-7667

and we will have your clubs done in time for your next round! For those of you in Florida who would like to

take advantage of this offer, simply contact us upon your return and we will honor this promotion for you!

PRO V1 LOYALTY PROGRAM – FREE PRO V1 GOLF BALLS!!! Once again, Applebrook is partnering with Titleist to bring you the Pro V1

Loyalty Program. From March 22 – April 22, buy three dozen Pro V1 golf

balls and receive one dozen FREE! If you take advantage of this offer, you

may also purchase three Titleist or FootJoy gloves and receive the fourth

FREE! These two programs are designed to thank you for your continued sup-

port of the golf shop and get you ready for the season ahead.

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GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER UPDATE

Construction of the Golf Performance Center is underway and moving

along nicely. Shown here is the site being prepared for the footers to be

poured upon which the foundation will be built. Estimates for construction

are 3 ½ - 4 months barring any unforeseen circumstances. The Golf Perfor-

mance Center will be equipped with the latest technology with the goal of a

state-of-the-art facility to enhance your game through practice, properly fit

equipment and instruction. We will continue to keep you updated as pro-

gress continues.

THE SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING

There are many exciting things to watch for in 2018.

Score posting for handicap purposes begins April 1. Any rounds played prior to April 1 played at an in-season

course must be posted.

Children and Grandchildren of Applebrook members will once again be eligible to participate in the PGA Junior

League. This is the fastest growing youth program in the country and introduces Juniors age 14 & under to the game

in a fun, stress free environment. Visit http://www.pgajlg.com/ to learn more about this exciting new program.

If you are entertaining clients or friends - think Applebrook first! We can customize a day for any size group from

four to one-hundred and give your guests an experience they will never forget!

APPLEBROOK GOLF SHOP – YOUR ONE STOP SHOP!

Our golf shop is designed to be your one stop shop for all your needs and the best part is…. our prices can’t be beat -

GUARANTEED! Following are just a few of the many reasons to choose Applebrook for all of your equipment and

apparel needs:

We only deal with the highest quality vendors to ensure you get the best performing equipment and apparel in the

industry

We know our customers better than anyone allowing us to serve you at the highest level

Convenience –we are conveniently located between the locker room and the first tee

Your support allows us to provide you with the unparalleled level of goods and services available at only the finest

golf clubs

Guaranteed member satisfaction – we aim to provide you with a level of service and satisfaction unmatched in the

industry

Applebrook has the most loyal and supportive membership of any club I have seen in my twenty plus years as a profes-

sional. Your loyal support allows us to provide the experience you deserve and have come to expect when visiting your

club. Thank you for your continued support and best wishes for a great 2018 season ahead!

EQUIPMENT NEWS

Each member of our staff is expertly trained to offer you the best clubfitting service available. We have fitting systems

and demo equipment from Titleist, Taylor Made, Callaway and Ping to ensure all your needs are met. There is no substi-

tute for an outdoor fitting where you can see ball flight and compare manufacturers with the help of our Trackman and

GC Quad launch monitors. When thinking about an equipment purchase, please contact a member of our professional

staff to schedule your no charge, no obligation fitting.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS

In addition to Jeremy, Anne, Rick and Dan, Shawn Bradley will be returning again for the 2018 season.

Shawn spent this past winter at Jupiter Hills in Jupiter, FL. Shawn will be joined by Evan Cravener who

comes to us most recently from The Loxahatchee Club also in Jupiter. Evan recently graduated from Cali-

fornia University of Pennsylvania. Evan has also worked the past two seasons at St. Clair CC in Upper St.

Clair, PA and at Wannamoisett CC in Rumford, RI. We are excited to have Shawn back and welcome

Evan to our team!

Warmest Regards,

Dave

Shawn Bradley

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The new golf season is upon us. This time of the year the weather tends to be so unpredictable – we don’t

know if we should be sending mowers out to cut or putting the plow back on the plow truck. The weather this

winter has kept us indoors many days, so we are caught up on most of our indoor winter chores. We got a late

start on our railroad tie projects and are currently working on the walking path from #16 green. Late in the sea-

son, we were able to complete some tree removal around #1 tees. This will increase safety and allow additional

sunlight in the spring to our turfgrass. The plan is to continue to remove some of the more massive trees, prior-

itizing ones that are in decline.

In early February, I was fortunate to once again attend our Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. This

year, I attended with our Golf Course Superintendent, Matt Lipinski, our Assistant Superintendent Ryan

Thomas, and our Equipment Technician, Brad Bartlett. While at the conference, we all attended educational

seminars, networked with peers, and spent time on the trade show floor perusing the latest and greatest in turf

equipment – and anything and everything from a golf operations standpoint. A fairway roller that we have

been looking at for the last year or so is almost ready for production, and I am planning on purchasing it once

it becomes available. We will use this on certain days that we do not mow fairways for dew removal, turf

health and overall improvement in the playability of the fairways. Fairway rolling is becoming a more com-

mon practice on golf courses in the last few years, and equipment manufacturers are beginning to make equip-

ment to accommodate this practice. Turf managers roll fairways for the same reasons that they roll greens –

while there is a host of agronomic benefits, golfers enjoy the increased firmness and ball roll. Stay tuned!

Some fantastic projects are underway at the Club. After a lengthy approval process and uncooperative weather,

the Golf Performance Center is under construction. I believe this cutting-edge facility will be ready for our

members to use by the time summer arrives. Our new board room is also under construction with completion

anticipated within 90 days. A decision has been made, due to a 90 day delay in permitting, to postpone con-

struction of the bistro and men’s grill until January, 2019.

Now is the time that we start looking forward to the upcoming season. The golf maintenance plan itself never

changes substantially; our goal is always to have the best-conditioned golf course in the Philadelphia area. We

continually work to refine our programs and improve efficiencies, however, the part that still keeps us guess-

ing is the weather. It has such a significant influence over everything that we do that we just don’t know what

to expect – as a team, we hope for the best and plan for the worst that Mother Nature can throw at us.

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GREENS UPDATE

By Jared Viarengo, CGCS

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CLUBHOUSE NEWS

Spring is quickly approaching and hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate with great weather so we can enjoy

more time outside. The weather has been comfortable over the last few weeks, which has allowed some play

on the course and enjoyable times at Applebrook. We look forward to a great season!

During shutdown, our Management Team spent a lot of time at the Club to get ready for the year. We re-

vamped our Menus, Banquet Packages and put together our Social Calendar, all of which are on the website

and included in this newsletter. We conducted trainings with our team to set the tone for a great season and

will continue to do so throughout the year. I would like to thank Theresa Paynter, Andy Baccile, Brad Clark

and Damion Green for their hard work and efforts during shutdown so we can get off to a great start this year.

We have great events coming up this Spring. In March, we will offer great St. Patrick’s

Day specials on Friday and Saturday the 16th and 17th. Sunday, the 18th, we will have a

Spring Brunch Buffet to kick off the Spring season. On the 31st, we will have Breakfast

with the Bunny, which I highly recommend reservations. Easter is on April 1st this year.

We will have seating at 11:30 and 4:00 p.m. for the holiday in order to maximize our seat-

ing. Hopefully the weather will cooperate with the start of the Spring so we can enjoy

more time on the golf course.

It is not too early to reserve your Spring Event here at Applebrook. We would love to have

you out at the Club for your special luncheon or dinner special occasion. Graduation,

Shower, Confirmation and Communion season is around the corner and availability will

soon become limited. Contact our Special Events Coordinator, Theresa Paynter

tpaynter@applebrookgolfclub.com soon to book your next event.

We are looking forward to exceeding your expectations as

always here at the Club, especially during this season. If you have family or

friends in town during the season, there is no better place to stay. Room Rates

are very reasonable for you and your guests. If you have any questions at all,

please do not hesitate to reach out because I am always happy to help. I hope

to see everyone out at Applebrook this Spring.

Best regards,

Doug Hill

Tom Corcimiglia (Natalie) ~ Social

David Frank (Michelle) ~ Social

Michael Grimes (Elaine) ~ Social

John Kyger, Jr. ~ Junior Non-Legacy

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CULINARY CORNER

The Embodiment of the American Bistro and the American Gastropub

The American bistro is a restaurant trend that has been developing in this country since French bistro cooking became

popular in the 80’s. French bistros combine the elegance of traditional French cuisine with the casual and familiar

aesthetic of a neighborhood restaurant. In the US this is not an easy combination to successfully pull off and maintain

over an extended period of time, where elegance and creativity is often misconstrued as “fancy”, and American cui-

sine, although very deep in tradition, is still very regional (and often times overlooked in the search for the newest

trends).

The American gastropub, taken from the British gastropub, which is a bar and restaurant that serves high-end beer and

food, seems to have overtaken the bistro and trattoria trends, bridging the gap between “fancy” and casual. The gas-

tropub seems to have most thoroughly captured the public’s attention, easily appealing to a majority who want good,

interesting food and drinks in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. A gastropub can spe-

cialize in a type of cuisine like a classic bistro, but generally meld coherently a com-

bination of styles and flavors that will appeal to a greater number of people. Usual-

ly there is a focus on locally grown, fresh ingredients which change with the sea-

sons. The basic items may be similar to that of a traditional pub or bistro, but are

used in a way as to elevate them from predictable to extraordinary.

I think the premise of a gastropub seamlessly fits American culture today. With

Applebrook’s upcoming venture, my staff and I are looking forward to putting to-

gether a blend of casual, yet imaginative food to be served in the easygoing, rustic

atmosphere that is Applebrook Golf Club.

Chef Brad

ANDY’S SPRING BEVERAGES

Just like with the grass, annuals, and perennials, spring time is an exciting time in the wine world. It’s fantastic to see all the wines we tasted and enjoyed last year in their new vintages. I myself love comparing wines across different vintages. It’s amazing to see how much the climate/weather of a given year affects the palate of each new harvested crop. Along with all the new vintages, we also bring in some new wines every Spring to liven up our portfolio. Spring is Rose season (the pastel color alone makes you think of April/May), and we brought in a couple of new producers that should add excitement to our tables. Illahe Rose from Willamette Valley is a Tempranillo-style Rose. Whole-cluster, barrel fermented will make this an easy favorite as the temperature starts to rise and the sun remains high in the sky longer. Fleur de Mer is a much more typical Rose from Provence, France. Expect bright fruit and a little resid-ual sugar, combined with a citrus, tart finish. This is a great bottle to share amongst friends or enjoy by the glass with the sunset. Spring just isn’t for wine lovers either. In the spirits arena, I brought in a new vodka producer from Finland called Koskenkorva. New to Pennsylvania, this producer has been making fantastic, barley-based vodka since 1953. It is wonderful to mix or serve chilled up. Smooth, and delicious, that’s the best way to describe this bottle. And if that doesn’t suit your tastes, as you round your golf game back into mid-season form try one of our new beers. Avery White Rascal, Terrapin Recreation, and Funk Citrus come to mind as new selections that you should see at the club very soon. All will be available in cans and/or draft so make sure you stop by and try some of these sought after suds. Cheers! -Andy

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Quick 9 on the Women’s Golf Program

1. The 2018 calendar is out - mark your calendars for opening day on May 3; 12:00 p.m. shotgun followed

by dinner at 5:00 p.m. See the new locker room and meet old and new friends in a fun format of play. Be

sure to also note the new end of season event for EVERYONE, a fall net event tournament in conjunction

with the second day of the Club Championship. Mark your calendars for September 20 and for those par-

ticipating in the Club Championship gross event, add September 19th and 20th.

2. The spring and fall member guests are on the books and feature 1pm shotgun starts with dinner following,

chaired by Lisa Dilullo on May 10 and Mary Griesser on September 13.

3. As requested, on June 18, a Monday late afternoon NEW 9 Hole member guest will be held, with Karen

Doyle as Chair. One guest for each member with a capped field of 40, so sign up early!

4. Gina Glancy as Captain of the Applebrook Team is looking for everyone interested in playing on the GAP

team to register now for the 2018 season. Handicap requirements have been eased so this means maxi-

mum opportunity for all - ask any of the professional staff for information.

5. The very popular nine and wines will again be posted on the tee sheet every Monday from 3:00 pm on.

This is a great opportunity for play and to get to know other members.

6. New this year and on a trial basis, there will be an opportunity to sign up to play 18 holes on Mondays at

1:00 pm and join up with those playing nine holes over wine and snacks.

7. Thursdays will continue to have open tee sheet times for ladies day play starting at approximately 8:30

am. The pro staff has organized a fun format once a month - again a wonderful chance to meet and play

with other Applebrook women.

8. Another season awaits for good golf and a lot of fun! If you are new or thinking about getting back to the

game, ask the professional staff to get started and join this great group! If you are not on the women’s golf

email list, make sure to contact Karen Doyle so you don’t miss out on regular event updates and news.

9. A big thank you to Anne, Dave, Jeremy, Dan, Chef Brad, Doug, Theresa, Andy, all of the staff and all of

the volunteers that help to provide the foundation for one of the best women’s golf programs in the area.

Come out and see for yourself if you haven’t already!

Karen Campbell, Ladies Golf Chair

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May

13th Mother’s Day (Two Seatings, 11:30 & 4:00 pm)

Please call for reservations

28th Memorial Day, Pub Menu and BBQ Specials

Only

June

14th Lobster Night

17th Father’s Day Buffet

22nd Happy Hour

30 East Goshen Fireworks; rain date 7/1

July

4th Pub Menu and BBQ Specials

6th BYOB

13th Happy Hour

18th Lobster Night

August

2nd Lobster Night

10th Happy Hour

23rd Land and Sea Buffet

31st Raw Bar and a la carte night

September

3rd Labor Day – Pub Menu and BBQ Specials Only

5th Ladies Cosmo and Canvas Night

28th Happy Hour

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October

14th Breakfast Brunch

18th Lobster Night

25th Opera Night

26th Happy Hour

27th Pumpkin Carving

November

2nd BYOB

3rd Cooking Class

7th Ladies Night

8th Stone Crab Night

16th Happy Hour

18th Family Pasta Night

22nd Thanksgiving Buffet

29th Lobster Night

December

8th and 9th Santa Breakfast weekend

14th Happy Hour

16th Grand Christmas Brunch

21st Grand Christmas Buffet

31st NYE Specials and Dinner Service

2018 CLUBHOUSE SCHEDULE

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