Suburban Life - Bucks/Princeton - Issue #3 (March 2021)

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SL_PROFILE_Lookaway_Golf_0321_Layout 1 3 / 25 / 21 3 : 31 PM Page 2 ? No . 18 , 434 yards . The iconic finishing hole starts with a nearly 200 - yard carry over wetlands . The second shot on this dogleg left will be a challenge . Golfers would be wise to take enough club to attempt the approach shot over a second wetlands area , uphill , to the well - bunkered green tucked into the hillside behind the clubhouse . Incidentally , Lookaway’s club - house dates to the mid - 1700s and is believed to be the oldest clubhouse in the country . In the Spotlight the club well , ” says Little . “ It helps the reputation track their club strokes and ball flights with the Lookaway’s reputation for exceptional play of the facility . We’re a golf club , and we support most advanced software available . In addition , has attracted not only new members , but also the game of golf . That’s good for the game the facility offers lessons , club fittings , and many of the top tournaments locally and and our members . ” technology that enables golfers to play some statewide . In 2020 , for example , Lookaway Lookaway will again host the Philadelphia of the world’s finest courses ( including Look - hosted the inaugural Philadelphia Players Players Championship in 2021 , as well as away ) in stunning virtual detail . Championship , which featured nearly 100 of GAP’s Middle - Amateur Championship . GAP “ Our indoor training facility is open six the top professionals and 10 locally based Executive Director Mark Peterson says the days a week and has gained a lot of traction , ” amateurs . Likewise , when world events halted Philadelphia area has a number of wonderful Little adds . “ We added a new putting green renovation work at Fox Chapel Golf Club in golf facilities , but “ few are as supportive as and a second TrackMan simulator . There’s full Pittsburgh early last year , the Pennsylvania Golf Lookaway . ” camera equipment for members to get video Association chose Lookaway to host the 107th “ The staff , the facility , the setting all makes analysis and club and ball data on each swing . Pennsylvania Amateur Championship . Lookaway one of our favorite championship We’re really excited about the overall benefit “ When the Pennsylvania Golf Association host venues , ” he adds . “ We enjoyed a wonderful to our membership . ” said it was in need of a host site for the PA Pennsylvania Amateur Championship on very While Lookaway has its eye on the present , Amateur , I saw that as a good opportunity for short notice , and look forward to an amazing it also understands the importance of developing Lookaway , ” says Michael Little , Lookaway’s GAP Mid - Am with more planning . The team the next generation of golfers . In 2020 , Lookaway PGA Head Golf Professional . “ It turned out to at Lookaway is certain to make our champi - offered a six - week program for junior golfers . be a great opportunity for us to showcase our onship experience one to remember . ” Thirty - six juniors attended , with greater numbers course to the best players in the state . They anticipated for 2021 . Young golfers learn course provided us valuable feedback about the etiquette , rules , fundamentals of the swing , course , atmosphere , and service setting us up Rising to the Occasion and receive unparalleled on - course training . to host future major events . ” Besides hosting superlative championship golf Little says the junior program also teaches Little had quite a season himself , winning last year , the club met the tremendous chal - younger players essential “ life skills , ” such as three tournaments last year : the William Hyn - lenges that arrived with the pandemic . The sportsmanship and perseverance . dman III Memorial Classic and the TaylorMade club integrated a number of thoughtful and Truly , Lookaway strives to offer everything Classic , both in August ; and the Golf Association sensible safety measures to ensure a low - risk a golfer might want , be it a seasoned player or of Philadelphia ( GAP ) Open Championship in environment for members , staff , and guests , a novice : a challenging yet enjoyable course October . He finished second in the 2020 whether for golf , dining , or attending special of unsurpassed beauty ; opportunities to improve Philadelphia Players Championship on his events . When play resumed May 1st , members one’s game and enjoy the time spent on the home course , and won the Philadelphia PGA embraced their treasured golf retreat as a safe , course , including a highly regarded caddie Player of the Year award . enduring escape from the outside world . program ; and the hospitality of a friendly , “ There is a sense of pride among Lookaway “ We introduced all the recommended mit - knowledgeable staff devoted to ensuring the members knowing their pro can represent igation efforts to make golf at Lookaway safe , ” satisfaction of members , their guests , and the Little says . “ We were able future generations . to keep players safe , but also This may help to explain why their partners maintain the camaraderie embrace the “ Lookaway Lifestyle , ” and why players want with their peers . Lookaway has become one of the premier We strived to be a leader in b ? golf clubs in the Philadelphia region . the industry regarding safe Clu practices . ” olf Lookaway’s Gindoor ay training facility , which is par - D aw ticularly popular ookwhen inclement weather restricts L of play , is another notable addi - sy Lookaway Golf Club tion . Staffed by PGA urteprofes - sionals , the two - bay facility co includes a best - in - class ygolf 4219 Upper Mountain Road ph simulator from industry - ra Buckingham , PA 18912 g leading TrackMan to tohelp ( 215 ) 794 - 5727 Lookaway’s indoor training facility ohas members improve Phaspects become popular among members . www.LookawayGolf.com of their game . Players can SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM MARCH 2021 | 69

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SL_AskThePro_Denney_Electric_0321_Dept 3 / 25 / 21 3 : 35 PM Page 1 suburban life your dream home ASK THE Lights Out ! PRO Denney Electric Supply helps homeowners use outdoor lighting to its full potential . BY BILL DONAHUE Drive through any neighborhood at night , and you’re bound to notice some distinct changes — namely , homes lit by spotlights , ?oodlights , and other compared to just five years ago lighting elements . Look more closely and you may notice the fact that outdoor lighting adds much more to a home than safety and security . “ Outdoor lighting offers versatility and curb appeal , ” says Scott Fenton , regional show - room manager for Denney Electric Supply . “ In our showrooms , we’re meeting a lot of people who have never had outdoor lighting before . People are excited to learn about the new colors , styles , and materials , and want to ?nd out how they can use outdoor lighting to enhance their home’s aesthetic appeal . ” We spoke with Fenton about the bene?ts of outdoor lighting , the installation options , and recent innovations from two of the industry’s most trusted names , WAC Lighting ( waclighting.com ) and Kichler Lighting ( kichler.com ) . even make the colors change to music through give us a picture or two [ of your home ] so Bluetooth . The amazing thing is the level of we’re not coming in blind ? Given the changes Q & A with Denney Electric Supply controllability . You can control everything on in the world over the past year , we can do all your smartphone , from anywhere in the world . or most of the service virtually and non - contact . What are the benefits of exterior lighting ? What’s really nice about us is that we can The benefits differ based on the different help you do the layouts and whole - home eval - types of outdoor lighting . Some people want Another leader is Kichler Lighting , uations . If you have blueprints , that’s great . If lighting for a walkway or path leading to the which has a new line of spotlights with not , that’s OK , too . After that , if you’re going front door so they’re not walking into a adjustable lumens . Tell me why this the DIY route , we have excellent warranties for poorly lit house . Others want to add a deco - technology has become so popular . your peace of mind . If you need someone to rative element to a pool area , or to accentuate The DIY homeowner will love this technology , do the installation , we can put you in contact a beautiful garden or some unique aspect of because it’s very user - friendly . Say you have a with electrical contractors in your area . the home . It’s not always the light that catches new - construction home with newer shrubbery We have more online inquiries for outdoor the eye . We lit a vintage schoolhouse in and young trees that will grow over time . You lighting than we’ve ever had before . I think it’s Chester County with a visually striking bell - can put these spotlights on those trees when because people are home a lot more these tower , shining the light right on the tower . you move in , and as the trees grow , you can al - days . As a result , they are looking around and Rather than “ I need a cool light , ” people are ternate the brightness or lumen output by saying , “ Let’s make some changes . ” Our online using light to say , “ I have something unique making adjustments with a little magnet , instead presence makes the process very simple to get I want to call attention to . ” of having to replace the fixtures to ones with a ? started . bigger beam . Also , Kichler offers a lot more styles than most other manufacturers , from We’ve seen some remarkable innova - modern farmhouse and nautical , to traditional , tions lately . The color - changing lights transitional , and more , and these spotlights co - from WAC Lighting come to mind . ordinate with Kichler’s other outdoor lines . What kinds of applications are these ing lights being used for ? ight WAC’s LED technology is among the best in People have a lot of lighting options . How L C the industry , and innovation is what they do . does Denney Electric Supply help deter - WA Color - changing lighting has gained more pop - mine their needs ? and ularity in the last five years . The holiday colors We usually start the process ting are very popular , but homeowners can now with a phone call or email Ligh utilize the full scale of the color wheel and correspondence to get an ler pick any color they can imagine . Say it’s Sep - idea of what you’re looking ich tember and you want to make the foliage ap - for . Does style matter ? What K of pear greener . You can use these lights to ac - type of lighting do you think tesy centuate the greenery . WAC also has colored you need ? And can you our lighting tape for the pool area , and you can c aphy For more information from the residential and commercial lighting togr specialists of Denney Electric Supply , including details on its Philadelphia - ho SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM MARCH 2021 70 | P area showroom locations , visit denneyelectricsupply.com .

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