Sports
I was a life-long pick-up basketball player until Fall of 2002, when I had a knee replacement. At that
time, Karen and my surgeon induced a promise from me to not play anymore. I don't. Now I work
out occassionally and play some tennis, bike some, ... you know, a little bit of everything. But
my new passion is golf.
RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve
1275 Black Rock Road
Oaks, PA 19456
610.933.4700 x202 (membership)
info@rivercrestgolfclub.com
In September of 2003, I joined RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve, which is a premier course which opened initially in the spring
of 2004. It was founded and is run by Dan Lejeune
and Brandon Lejeune of Lejeune Properties. I can walk to the first tee from my home in about 2 minutes. Needless
to say, Karen and I play a lot of golf there, and my game is, well, improving.
The course is designed by Signature Course Design and is a par 72, 6,900+ yard shotmaker's course. (To view a video tour of
the golf course (no sound), click here.) There are
six tee positions with different driving angles, and the greens are designed to USGA standards to create a
"Master's like" putting experience. The bentgrass fairways and greens are supported by a state of the art drainage and
aeration system. The course contains a 42-acre Natural Wildlife Habitat Preserve.
Located adjacent to the magnificent 45,000 sq.ft. Clubhouse, the 300-yard double-ended practice range includes a short game area,
practice bunkers and putting green. Located at the opposite end of the range, the expansive Golf
Learning Center is staffed with PGA Professionals for advice and lessons. Incorporating the latest
technology, the Learning Center offers indoor/outdoor video golf training and an indoor simulator
for year-round instruction and practice. A fully equipped Golf Fitness Center is located in the
Clubhouse, and is available year round (Karen and I use it in the winter).
Basketball
2002 NCAA Champions - The University of Maryland
Love those Maryland Terrapins, 2002 NCAA Champs and 2003 Final Eight. As a Maryland undergraduate and graduate alumnus,
they make me proud, and I happen to appreciate Gary William's (coach) style of play.
Football
Penn State Nittany Lions
I spent my first couple of years in college at Penn State, where I was on the Freshman basketball team until
I blew out my left knee. I am a Paterno fan, and a Nittany Lions fan. What a remarkable long term record.
Philadelphia Eagles
Living in the Philly area, I love those Eagles. I think they will make it to the Super Bowl again under Coach Andy Reid
and with Donovan McNabb leading the offense. (Note: Eagles image from the Eagles website, www.philadelphiaeagles.com)
Tennis
Martin's Dam Swim Club & Tennis Club
Croton Road
Wayne, PA 19087
610.688.0372
Did I mention that I am playing a little tennis now and then, and like golf, my game is "improving".
I joined Martin's Dam a few years ago for tennis and swimming, though this year I let my membership lapse in favor of
more golf time. Martin's Dam is a beautiful facility with
eight Har-Tru surfaces. In the winter, I play from time to time at Gulph Mills Tennis Club. Karen is
the tennis player in the family, playing several times a week (when schedule permits) and participating in
(and winning) tournaments. She is a 4.5 player, but her friends say she really plays at 5.0. Me, I am
not ranked.