wayne magazine october 2013

Wayne Magazine | October 2013 1

W A Y N EM A G A Z I N E

ChanticleerWayne’s Prized Garden

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair present The Fall Festival of Homes

Golf: Memorable Shots · Five Common Fitness Mistakes

October 2013


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5Dog of the MonthMeet Stella...the finest dame in all of Wayne

12Behind the Gates of ChanticleerA Look Inside Wayne’s Cherished Garden

17The Fall Festival of HomesWhat’s new for this year’s highly anticipated tours

20Five Common FitnessMistakesFive fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoiddanger and get fit fast

22LouellaA One-of-a-Kind Shopping Experience

25Memorable ShotsThe Magic of the Game

29The Wayward TravelerIn Search of the Perfect Cocktail

Publisher: Wightman Publishing, LLCEditor-in-Chief: Laurie M. WightmanGraphic Designer: Christie CasselringContributing Writers: Emily Brooks, Kate Sprandio, Bill Abbott, Christopher Wightman, Fritz KellnerPhotographers: Connie Onley, Christie Casselring, Brenda Carpenter, Bill Abbott

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Editor’s LetterOCTOBER 2013My name is Laurie Wightman and as the proud owner of this new publication I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the very first issue of Wayne Magazine! My goal is to create a go-to resource for everything that embodies Wayne.

Each month we will reveal the vibrant personality of your iconic town through interesting and fun stories on shopping, dining, arts and culture, health and fitness, golf and community. With a long professional career in publishing and advertising, and a journalism degree from Penn State University, it has always been my vision to seek out the quintessential American town where I could create a local magazine that would offer a sense of connectivity and community amongst the residents and business owners alike.

A native of the suburbs of Philadelphia, I’ve always had a love affair with the town of Wayne, and couldn’t imagine covering any other town in our region. In a time when main street communities are becoming less prevalent, I feel it is more important than ever to come together on a local level and truly preserve the essence of what America was built on.

This magazine’s intention is to bring you back to a time when supporting and connecting with your fellow neighbors, businesses and organizations was what living in an American town was all about. I hope to highlight all of the wonderful attributes that make Wayne one of the best towns to live in. Last but not least, I would like to thank my advertising partners who chose to believe in this magazine enough to support it in its beginning stages. You are an integral part of making all of this happen, and I couldn’t have done it without you.

I invite you to contact me with any ideas, suggestions or advertising opportunities for future issues. After all, this was created for you. I hope you enjoy!

Laurie Wightman’s Contact Information:Phone Number: 484-580-9132Email: [email protected]

Stella feels right at home at The Little House Shop.


Meet Stella…the finest dressed dame in all of Wayne. In fact, this 6-year-old black standard poodle wears a different leash and collar every single day to keep up with the latest doggie trends in Wayne. Who wouldn’t when you are sought after as much as she is at The Little House Shop in the Eagle Village, where she holds court many of her days. Customers frequently request to see her as she prances around the shop and lovingly greets them. If you are lucky enough, she may even assist you in finding one of the many gems this beautiful shop carries. Stella is an extremely well-mannered dog, and loves children just as much as she loves being photographed. Perhaps she has learned to become such a sophisticated lady through her proud owner Anne Henderson, who is also the manager of The Little House Shop.

Anne and her husband Bill found a breeder in Flourtown named Michelle Birchard who had a litter of 9 standard poodles. Initially the breeder had told Anne that she would fall in love with a particular puppy that enjoyed chasing butterflies. However, Bill was rather amused as he observed another member of the litter who thoroughly enjoyed chasing the rest of her siblings around. Anne was hesitant about Bill’s choice at first as the

puppy seemed rather frisky. But ultimately they chose her and found this adorable bundle of joy to be nothing less than endearing by the time they came home. This puppy was, of course, Stella. As luck would have it, Anne’s mother-in-law Joan Henderson ended up having a soft spot for Stella’s sister who loved butterflies. This dog’s name is Alice and is just as charming as Stella. Joan enjoys bringing Alice to the shop on occasion so the two sisters can equally spread an air of joy and laughter to any customer that walks through the door.

The Henderson’s chose to enroll Stella into “What A Good Dog” school in Villanova, PA. Through a series of classes they encourage the strongest bonds possible between dogs and owners. Stella was of course the shining star and 1st in her class. She responds extremely well to positive reinforcement, mental stimulation and obedience from her family and friends, as she believes it is all an exciting game. She has been trained to be a therapy dog by the Pals for Life organization, and enjoys visiting patients at the Wayne Center where she has made many of them quite happy. In fact, there was a blind patient who was struggling

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on a particular day. Stella greeted this man and jumped up on his bed as if she sensed his emotions he was dealing with. She filled his heart with love and immediately soothed the pain he was feeling. She has a keen sensitivity to the needs of others, which is just one of the many reasons she is loved by so many in Wayne.

One would never guess that if a squirrel crosses her path, the desire to catch the squirrel will outweigh obedience on any given day. There is a strong prey drive within this regal poodle. There must be something about those little fluffy tails that get her riled up. But they are certainly not her meat of choice for a meal. Due to ear infections when she was younger, she is unable to eat any food that has wheat or grain in

it. Therefore Stella is fortunate enough to have delicious meals made for her each day that include chicken and occasionally filets. Surprisingly Stella would much rather nibble on string cheese over a bone as a little mid-day snack. This brings her to doggie paradise.

Pop into The Little House Shop some day and more than likely you’ll be able to meet this spectacular dog. She has a host of honorary aunts that work within the shop that all enjoy having her alongside them on a weekly basis. Stella is certainly in a league of her own, and has an enchanting way about her that simply cannot be resisted. You’ll see soon enough, this fair lady will be eagerly awaiting your visit.


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Bryan Sweeney with daughters Sophie and Emma with friend Erin Kennedy and dog Ozzy

Sima Morgello and Chantilly

Karen Cobb and Boucanier

Lisa Lawler, Christine Leoni and Beth Ann Rejonis (The Get Ready girls)

Newly EngagedJeff Parris & Brittany Olson

Kenyatte Hay & Fritzy Ege


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Jo Ann Buono & Suzanne Alfono

Robert Baldry

Hannah White

Briana & Dennis White with Mr. Bancroft and Abby

Linda Thompson & Quinn

Isabella Schmidt

Mary Sue & Carter Mansfield

Lauren, Derek, Elliot & Stewart Homel

Behind the Gates of ChanticleerA look inside Wayne’s cherished gardenby Kate Sprandio

In 1913, a man named Adolph Rosengarten Sr. established the Rosengarten estate in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Rosengarten’s father had an estate in Malvern and it has been suggested he experienced the Main Line while traveling to and from his father’s estate. He decided to build a home for his family on Church Road. The location was chosen because the family had friends living nearby. Rosengarten used the architect Charles L. Borie. Borie blended the styles of English and French country houses with an American colonial revival version of the Georgian style. At that time, naming a country estate was a popular tradition in Europe and America. The Rosengarten’s decided to dub their estate Chanticleer, the

French word for rooster. The rooster symbol is a running theme in the garden. It is seen throughout the first floor of the main house, which holds the administration offices and acts as the main entrance. There are two possible theories as to why the name was chosen.

Adolph’s wife, Christine, loved the French and the name may have been inspired by the weathercocks she had seen sitting atop churches in Europe. These weathercocks symbolized vigilance, daybreak, and the victory of light over darkness. The second theory suggests Adolph had a good sense of humor and the estate was named after the estate that appears in a novel called

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The Newcomes by William Makepeace Thackery. It also may have been a combination of the two, but whatever the reasons, the family settled on Chanticleer and history began. After Adolph Sr.’s death, Adolph Jr. took over the estate. When Adolph Jr. was young, his father often asked him what he wanted to do with his life. He didn’t have one set idea, one day he wanted to be a chemist, one day he wanted to be a landscape architect, but, being the dutiful son he was, he listened to his father’s advice and became a lawyer. Luckily for the community of Wayne, when he was stationed in London during WWII, he grew to love English gardens. With the memories of the English gardens in mind, in the early 80s, he began making plans to have the property become a public garden.

His efforts inspired others to continue his work after his death in 1990 and in 1993 the vision became a reality.

Adolph was very involved with the community when he resided at Chanticleer. He was also an avid learner. To share his love for learning and his love for gardens, he created a program called the Weed and Read program.

The Weed and Read program allowed teenagers from the surrounding area to come and work in the morning, weeding the grounds and in the afternoon they would read books and write reviews. Chanticleer Garden follows Rosengarten’s lead today and stays true to the importance of education. They have the Chanticleer Scholarship, which provides professional development

opportunities for public garden staff. It began in 2008 and promotes creativity and leadership. Its two main components are: academic study to improve leadership skills and travel to meet with leaders. Each participant spends time at Chanticleer and also has the chance to go to other gardens. They also hold workshops and classes in cooperation with horticultural societies, such as PHS, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. They are also very involved with surrounding gardens, such as The Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill.

Chanticleer sits on 35 acres of lush courtyards of gardens. There are approximately 5,000 different species of plants. About 33,000 people visit the garden each year. Erin McKeon, a staff member, believes the dedicated staff is the main reason the garden has flourished as much as it has. McKeon says at Chanticleer every person who works there contributes ideas. Each arrangement and design comes to life because of teamwork. They even make their own furniture. There is a metal shop and wood shop on site. They have beautiful wooden handcrafted rocking chairs and tables. It really gives the grounds a personal homelike feeling.

“We try to make every guest feel like a member of the family,” says McKeon. “There is a lot of interaction between the visitors and the staff.”

The moment a guest enters the facility he or she are greeted by warm, engaging people who have a plethora of knowledge of both the plants and the history of the grounds. McKeon says the garden is also very family friendly in terms of children. “Everyone is allowed to walk on the lawns. We have children rolling down the hills of grass all the time.”

One staff member who not only knows the history, but is essentially part of it as well, is

Anne Simms, visitor services manager. Anne has been working at Chanticleer since the 90s, but before she worked there and before it was a public garden, she was a visitor.

“I lived nearby and I used to ride my bike to the property and swim in the pool. Mr. Rosengarten would be there. He was always pruning. He would say hello and I would ask to swim in the pool.” Anne has enjoyed watching the garden literally grow into what it has become. “It’s come a long way since I first started coming here.”

The garden is not only beautiful, but also environmentally conscious. Solar panels produce 20% of their electricity, hundreds of trees have been planted on site and on local streets, cisterns have been put in place to capture rainwater, and meadows replace some lawn areas. The staff knows what they must do to keep up the grounds by keeping up with technology and trying new methods, but they never lose the founding missions. McKeon says, “We are risk friendly, while maintaining tradition.”

2013 is an important year in the history of Chanticleer. It is celebrating two anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of the estate being built and the 20th anniversary of the estate becoming a public garden. The garden closes for the season in October, so take advantage now to celebrate an important part of Wayne’s history while celebrating the beauty of life.

Chanticleer is open April-October, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, 8pm on Fridays May-August.

For more information about tours, what’s in bloom, the history of the grounds, or anything at all, visit their website ChanticleerGarden.org, email them [email protected] or call 610-687-4163.

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The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair presents

The Fall Festival of Homesby Emily Brooks In 1896 the first Devon Horse Show was held. Not even 20 years later, the event was deemed the “largest outdoor horse show in the country,” a title it still holds today. In 1919 a second event was added - the Country Fair, which ran in conjunction with the Horse Show and benefited the Bryn Mawr Hospital. By the 1950s the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair had expanded so much so that local vendors, merchants and restaurants joined in to share their products and goods with the community. Today, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair continues its

success, and has gone on to host a number of events throughout the year, with one of the favorites being the Fall Festival of Homes, happening this year on Thursday, October 10th from 10am to 4pm. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair’s Fall Festival of Homes has been highly anticipated by the Main Line community for over 10 years, and this year is no exception. Co-chaired by Eileen Devine, Lisa Estabrook, Debbie Martin, Beth Previti, Kathy Moore and Jeanne DeChiario, the 2013 Festival of Homes promises the usual

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thrill associated with stepping inside some of the most architecturally and interiorly beautiful homes the area has to offer, plus a few new and unique features to bring even more excitement to the wonderful day.

“We really wanted tour goers to experience more than beautiful homes,” says co-chair Eileen Devine. In order to achieve this goal, the Fall Festival of Homes committee teamed up with local businesses and sponsors to add new features and a fresh face to the festival.

Tague Design Showroom, one of the Festival’s generous sponsors, will be opening its doors for a fashion show and luncheon held between 12pm and 2pm in their beautiful space at 181 Lancaster Avenue in Malvern. The fashion show will feature models from Plaza 7 Talent in King of Prussia and will include a wide variety of this fall’s hottest looks for every style… from the boho chic of Fiore Moda Italiano and Scarlett Begonia to the classic styles of J. McLaughlin. Accessories will be styled by Gracelina.

As tradition out on the tour, attendees will taste local fare catered by some of the areas finest restaurants and view floral arrangements by award winning florists; but this year they will also be met with some additional aspects. The renowned furniture store, Thos. Moser, which has joined the list of acclaimed sponsors for this years event, is going to be featuring furniture from their collection at all the stops along the way. Both the committee members of the Festival of Homes and representatives of Thos. Moser are excited for this years partnership. “We are proud to serve customers on the Main Line,” says Sue Linker, manager of the Thos. Moser showroom in Wayne, “and so participating in one of Devon’s biggest charity events – a Main Line tradition – is indeed an honor.”In addition to Thos. Moser, the Fall Festival of Homes has partnered with Merritt

Galleries of Haverford to put artwork from their studios on display in one of the tour’s homes. “This is going to be a very special and unique experience,” Devine explains, “it’s one thing to see a piece of artwork hanging on the wall in a gallery; but it’s an entirely different story to see the life the art takes on once it’s placed inside a home.

Finally, this year’s Fall Festival of Homes will be holding it’s beloved Shoppes at the historic Duportail House in Valley Forge. The house, which dates back to the 1700s is an historic landmark, but on October 10th it will transform into a mini boutique of vendors providing an eclectic array of merchandise for you and your home. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take a peek into the Jones Log Barn next door to the Duportail House. The Jones Log Barn is soon to be a Living History Center.

“The Fall Festival of Homes has been a fall tradition for many years,” says Devine, “and what I really think the great thing about it is that it is a self guided tour...some guests take advantage of the entire day, while others only attend the lunch and tour one or two homes… You really have the ability to make it what you want it to be,” she continues.

All proceeds of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair’s Fall Festival of Homes benefit the Bryn Mawr Hospital. For ticketing or more information on the Festival of Homes as well as other events hosted by the Devon Horse Show such as “An Afternoon of Devon History” held on October 27, visit their website at DevonHorseShow.net.


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Five Common Fitness Mistakesby Bill Abbott

Stroll through any gym and you’ll notice many mistakes…mistakes that waste time and put people in danger. Check out the following 5 fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and get fit fast.

Mistake 1: Failing to warm upMost people consider warm up time to be wasted time. They’d rather jump right into the heart of the routine. What they don’t realize is that a good warm up will allow you to perform at a higher intensity, which means greater results.

The point of a warm up is to increase your body temperature and blood flow to the muscles and joints you are about to work out. Your warm up should last 5-10 minutes. Start with 2-3 minutes of jumping jacks, followed by 2-3 minutes of arm circles and air squats and finish with 3-4 minutes of light strength training to get your body ready to work out strenuously.

Mistake 2: Perform the same workout routine every timeYou may have noticed that most people do the same exercises each time they visit the gym. Maybe you’ve been doing the same exercise routine as long as you can remember. If it isn’t broken then don’t fix it, right?

The truth is that exercise routines have expiration dates, and that is the date that they begin to lose their effectiveness. As a rule of thumb never use the same routine for more than 4 weeks. Change can be in many forms: different exercises, more or less sets, more or less reps, more or less rest periods, faster or slower rep speed, etc.

Mistake 3: Using the wrong weight or not enough intensityThe goal is to challenge your muscles, not to simply go through the motions. If you are able to complete 15 repetitions easily, then the weight is too light. On the flip side, if you aren’t able to perform an exercise through its full range of motion, and find yourself cheating on form, then the weight is too heavy. The correct weights will feel challenging by your last few repetitions, but won’t force you to sacrifice form. Aim for 6-15 reps per set and be completely focused. Also, cut your rest and don’t go for long strolls between sets. Try 30-60 second rest periods and challenge yourself to perform more work in less time.

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Mistake 4: Using bad formGyms are filled with people performing exercises with bad form. The three biggest causes of bad form are: not concentrating on the exercise, trying to lift weight that is too heavy, and trying to continue lifting past muscle failure. Lifting with improper form almost always results in injury. Get an expert to check your form and make sure you are using a full range of motion. Be honest with yourself during your workout and keep high standards. If you notice yourself taking shortcuts because of fatigue or lack of strength, stop and adjust your workout. Your body will thank you.

Mistake 5: Working out alonePeople who exercise alone are less challenged, less accountable and typically see less results. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Why rush to the gym if no one is there waiting for you? Why push yourself if no one is watching? Better fitness means doing a little bit more than last time and as often as possible. Get a workout buddy or group of friends that will help push you to be your best each and every day. You’ll be surprised at the improvements you’ll make in your fitness levels!

About the author:Bill Abbott, CSCS, CPT has worked in the fitness and nutrition industries for 15 years. He is the owner of Tribe Fitness Main Line, a results-based group training facility in Wayne that specializes in 30-minute, high intensity workouts under the close supervision of qualified fitness coaches.

For more information, visit TribeMainline.com

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chopped• 1/4 cup low calorie mango dressing

Mix all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 200 calories, 3g fat, 144mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 30g protein.

LouellaA One-of-a-Kind Shopping Experienceby Kate Sprandio

As many Wayne residents may know, the community of Wayne was originally named Louella. J. Henry Askin, a prominent figure in the history of Wayne, created the name by combining the names of his daughters Louisa and Ella. When Maria Delaney, owner of the shop Louella, decided to start her own store, there was no question as to what she would name it. Delaney wanted to create a place that would fit into the community and bring people together. With the name Louella, the store combines the past with the present.

Hailing from Delaware, Maria Delaney is a wife and mother of two. She landed in Wayne because her husband’s family is from here. She graduated from the University of Delaware and worked in the corporate world for many years. When she had her children, she became a stay-at-home mom.

She started making jewelry from home, which led her to becoming co-owner of a store called The Finer Things. Delaney enjoyed this endeavor and the store did very well, but she had a great desire to go off on her own and start something new.

“I wanted to create something that was mine, something that had my signature on it.”

In 2012, Delaney was able to turn her desire into a reality. The store was originally located in Louella Court and it now stands at 227 E. Lancaster Avenue.

Louella houses clothing and accessories from brand names such as Trina Turk, Jude Connally, Lily Pullitzer, and Elizabeth McKay. The prices are moderate to expensive. “I wanted the prices to have a


good range. I don’t want customers to walk in and think they can’t afford what we sell. There is something for everyone.”

Delaney says the success of the store wouldn’t be possible without her faithful employees. “There are fifteen employees. I couldn’t do it without them. We are like a family, like a sorority. We have a lot of fun with each other and we work hard.”

When walking into the store, one can instantly feel the sisterly vibe. The atmosphere is bright, pleasant, and inviting. Shoppers are immediately greeted and asked if they need assistance. If you aren’t exactly sure what you want, the employees offer style advice, so you know just what to get to look your best.

The store not only sells great merchandise, they also give back to the community. They hold events for non-profits such as Gift of

Life Family House. They also cater to our four legged friends by supporting the SPCA. “We are big animal lovers here,” Delaney says.

The store also holds ladies’ shopping nights and provides space for book club meetings. Delaney believes it’s important to support surrounding establishments and events. “We help each other out here. It’s a great community.”

As of right now, this is the only location of Louella. But, don’t worry, Delaney thinks she would like to open more stores. “I’ve looked into other locations that remind me of Wayne, like Chestnut Hill or West Chester.”

If you’re from Wayne, live nearby, or are just visiting, be sure to stop in Louella for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

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Memorable Shotsby Chris Wightman

Memorable shots. It’s what makes the crazy game of golf, so crazy.

Imagine, we play a game while meandering in an open countryside, spending four or five hours per round chasing, hitting and holing a white dimpled ball measuring only 1.680 inches in diameter. Shot after shot, often flailing away hopelessly in our attempt to break 100.

What makes it all worth it? Memorable Shots.

Golfers will pretty much sacrifice everything to pursue a Memorable Shot. I’ve spent my life traveling the world, golf sticks at my side, playing this wonderful game on some of the most incredible courses created, from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews. So, I can attest first hand to say us golfers will travel anywhere and everywhere in search of Memorable Shots. So, what is it about the game that myself

and other fellow hackers play close to 500 million rounds a year? Memorable Shots.

That’s right—for all of us eager choppers hitting countless golf balls, we believe there is always that one great shot to be had. That one great swing. That one solid drive. That one miraculous chip. That one deadly putt.

We know that in the 50 billion golf shots hit during those half a billion rounds, there lies those highly desired Memorable Shots. More important, we know there are so many more left to come.

Golfers are always searching for that incredible moment when the stars align and the face of the golf club connects with the ball, producing a feeling that is beyond description.

Memorable shots come in all shapes and sizes. They can be grand, or they can be as

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simple as making a slippery three-footer. It may be the baby cut you hit on the 18th tee box to avoid that huge pond on the left side of the fairway, or maybe it was that purred fairway metal wood you hit to reach that seemingly never ending par 5. Doesn’t matter the hole – we all know that somewhere during a round, that magical swipe of the ball will be clearly memorable.

That’s what keeps us golfers going.

Typically we sit at home and tune into Johnny Miller or Nick Faldo on the weekends and we see our golf giants hit one Memorable Shot after another.

How do they do it? Not once or twice, but seemingly all throughout the golf telecast, we see amazing Memorable Shots.

I can still hear the late CBS Golf Analyst and US Open Champion Kenny Venturi quite often say, “he couldn’t have hit a better shot if you gave him a small bucket of balls Jimmy,” commenting on that specific golfer’s shot of the day to fellow TV Anchor Jim Nance.

We see it on TV all the time. That one Memorable Shot to save par, make a birdie or seal the trophy.

Arnie, Jack, Tiger–you name one of the greats of the game and they can all show you plenty of Memorable Shots. And, of course, there’s Ben Hogan.

After all, it was Ben Hogan who hit the shot heard ‘round the world’ at Merion in 1950, or was that famed New York Giant Bobby Thompson’s homer to clinch the 1951 National League Pennant? For the purposes of my column, let’s stick to golf.

You know the story by now. Whether you were alive to see or hear about it, or, like me, have seen the number one sports photograph ever taken to record that Memorable Shot by famed Hy Peskin, all golfers know of Ben’s famous one iron at The Open.

Hogan almost died in a car crash only 16 months before that Open, with doctors proclaiming his golf career over. But, he recovered, made his way to Merion and hit that Memorable Shot with a one iron on the final hole to make the birdie and get into a playoff he would eventually win.

What could be considered to be just as amazing is Peskin’s Memorable Shot. He followed Hogan for 17 holes that historic Sunday, never clicking the shutter until he shot Hogan’s classic follow through.

Now, that’s what I call a Memorable Shot.Hogan and his trusty one iron put Merion and Philadelphia rightfully on top of the golf world. We saw the area capture the magic 1981 and again this year as Brit Justin Rose won the trophy, instead hitting a four iron from roughly the same spot Ben nailed his Memorable Shot.

Justin Rose with 4 iron on 18th hole Richard Atkinson emulating Ben Hogan’s shot


And those Memorable Shots impact us everyday golfers, who hit the driving ranges and golf courses, only hoping to hit that Memorable Shot. We replay those shots and sometimes are lucky enough to recreate those shots. Another Brit and great golf buddy of mine, Richard Atkinson, recently posed to capture the Memorable Shot of Ben’s during a friendly round at Merion.

My fellow golf companions often ask me, “What was your most Memorable Shot?” I typically consider relating that it may have been one of my two hole-in-ones, or some other amazing shot hit over the past 40 years playing the game.

How do I respond?I say, “My most Memorable Shot will take place on my next swing.” Golfers are always thinking about their next round, it can’t happen too soon.

Memorable Shots are what keeps us golfers going.

Hit ‘em straight and hit ‘em far.

What was your Memorable Shot? Was it an ace, or a chip in? Or did you bomb a drive 400 yards one day? Send us your short story, or photo of what may be one of your finest hours on the golf course.

Chris Wightman’s BioA former sports reporter graduating with a journalism degree from Penn State, Wightman has spent his career in the media business, and most of it in the golf world. Spending almost a decade at the number one golf publication in the world, Golf Digest, Wightman was hired as Publisher of the category’s other heavyweight brand, Golf Magazine. After five years, Wightman moved on later to lead the communications effort at the United States Golf Association. As a single-digit handicap, Wightman is a member of the Golf Association of Philadelphia and the Metropolitan Golf Association and is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. He has appeared on television shows like Power Lunch to The Apprentice, supporting the game of golf.

Chris Wightman with friend Richard Atkinson


Upon first glance he appears to be just an ordinary chap. No different than any other John Doe who one might meet in any cocktail lounge. He’s well dressed in proper attire, most likely purchased from Brooks Brothers. Our man possesses the outer countenance of a cherub. With a sparkle in his eye and a little red nose he might indeed be a candidate for the Jolly Ole Elf himself at Christmas. He is usually found in the best of establishments seated on a stool in the corner of the bar. In his hand invariably will be his most prized possession, a cocktail.

When we first met as total strangers, it was in New York at the Waldorf Astoria’s Bull & Bear. He invited me for a drink, which I accepted as a friendly gesture. After a while I reciprocated and bought him a cocktail. As I am only a beer drinker, my acquaintance reflected on days gone by when he was also one who enjoyed the pleasure of the suds. But he went on to describe his past and present circumstances. Oddly enough, it all revolved around alcohol. He went on to explain that he was in search of the ultimate cocktail establishment, which served the most unusual libation while also

possessing the most charming ambience and atmosphere. When I asked how long had he been involved in this project, he replied that it seemed like forever.

The idea came to him while in college. Like so many fraternity brothers, he did his fair share of partying and enjoying beer everywhere. He further professed that he had become the champion drinker at his frat house, an honor which he held in high esteem, almost as honorable as achieving his degree. I suppose many of us during our college days could relate to such an individual, or perhaps even think that for a spell it might even be ourselves.

After departing from the warm bosom of college life and entering the real world, our noble knight did his due diligence in making a living in New York in the advertising industry. He was greatly admired as a prime example setter in cocktail drinking and became an experienced consultant in the series Mad Men. He qualified for this position after college by achieving a master’s degree in the art of Mixology.Having established his reputation in this regard at some of Manhattan’s finest

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watering holes, and truly in the sincere belief that he had served his apprenticeship admirably in the consumption of liquor in New York’s best places, he would now prepare to venture on taking his act to other places in pursuit of his noble goal.

In the quest of his ultimate dream: The Quintessential Cocktail, our traveler ambled his way from town to town, and as providence would have it, he arrived quite unexpectedly in the cordial town of Wayne, Pa. His research had depicted the ever popular home of General Wayne as a strong candidate for his quest of the holy grail. He thought since the moribund Quaker influence of alcohol denial had passed, the picturesque town would be a great destination in which to accomplish his objective. Similar to the pursuit by Don Quixote, our Traveler was indeed intent in accomplishing his search for the perfect cocktail, service and ambience not behind

windmills, but in the comfort of a well established Wayne emporium.

Toward this end, our man researched the names and addresses of Wayne’s most popular bars, lounges and restaurants, feeling confident that the never ending elusive trail for his Elixir Cocktail would be found here. His philosophical thought was that, once attained, his Elixir would not only satisfy his personal need and taste, but also to serve as a sort of medicine to cure many of the social ills which permeate our society. And so his quest for excellence begins in this fair town by contacting his targeted audiences, knowing full well that he shall finally attain his ultimate goal right in the heart of Wayne, regardless of how long it will take him.

So keep your eyes peeled in the coming months, as you never know when he may slip into your local tavern.


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