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Cybergolf Runs my Philly Cricket Wissahickon Article

THE NEW HELL'S QUARTER-ACRE AT 14
THE NEW HELL’S QUARTER-ACRE AT 14

We had a great day at the Grand Reopening of Philly Cricket Club. Cybergolf has my piece here. From the article:

All in all, the restoration was nothing short of a monumental success.If, as an old mentor of mine used to say, “The proof of the pudding is in the tasting,” then the myriad accolades golfers and pundits are already heaping upon Philly Cricket is the true measure of the success of the work.

“Tillie would be proud,” gushed Tom Lipscomb, superintendent at River Bend, another course being restored by Foster. “The new bunkering not only brings back the old look and feel of the Golden Age and Tillie but, best of all, it’s perfectly seamless with the rest of the golf course.”

“The wide fairways give every golfer a fighting chance to play the course and still recover from a bad shot,” added bogey golfer Jeff Downing, perhaps saying what most of the members are thinking. “It’s tough, but it’s totally fair, and there’s something new and cool around every corner. You can play here every day and never get bored.”

Indeed, retire the trophy right now: If Philly Cricket doesn’t sweep every major “Best Restoration” award there should be an inquiry.”