The
BERKELEY HALL
Experience
Jan/Feb 2014 80th Edition
Kayaking Along The Okatie The Berkeley Hall River Park
Inside This Issue:
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS 2014 GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CONCOURS SPECIAL RECEPTION
BERKELEY HALL
EXPERIENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS
FROM THE CLUBHOUSE
Community Corner
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Dear Members,
Member Photos Member Activities
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We hope you have enjoyed the holidays with your family and friends. It’s truly hard to believe it is already 2014! I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Players Amateur
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Golf Corner
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At the Annual Meeting held on December 13, the Membership elected three new board members: Diana Haran, Chuck Atkins, Jim McCarl. They will be joining our returning members who include Dr. Kathy Arnett, Diane Bullock, Brian Hayden, Scott Maxwell, Ken Oberg and Bill Wade. Dennis Visich and Mike Mancusi will be leaving the Board and we would like to thank them for having devoted a great deal of time and energy serving our membership during their tenure. We are sincerely grateful for all they have contributed to the Club over these past several years.
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Golf Tournament Results
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Learning Center
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Golf Maintenance River Park Spa & Fitness Phone List & Hours of Operation
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The new board will announce the Committees for 2014 following their first Board meeting scheduled in January 24, 2014. The Committees are Architectural Review Board, Buildings & Grounds, Finance, House & Social, Golf & Greens, Governance & Governmental Affairs, Long Range Planning and Marketing & Membership. If you are interested in serving on one of our Committees, please contact me at 843.815.8488 or amorris@berkeleyhallclub.com. Please keep in mind there are a limited number of positions available on each committee and there may be more interest than availability. Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Looking ahead, it promises to be another exciting year filled with opportunities for you to enjoy all that Berkeley Hall has to offer. Check the calendar and mark your dates for the exciting events we have planned. Start your golf year off right by attending one of our specialty clinics with Andrew. International Night Dinner is scheduled for January 25, featuring authentic cuisine from around the world prepared by the Staff of Berkeley Hall. This year we have also added Casual Theme Nights scheduled for the first Sunday of each month. Themes include a Taco Night, Super Bowl XLVIII Party, New Orleans Night, and “Margaritaville.” We invite you to share our exceptional club with your guests! Our current guest policy allows you as a member to sponsor your friends, family, business associates and other acquaintances to come and enjoy the amenities when you are not able to join them. We have several attractive cottage, golf and meeting space packages that may be of interest to your guests. Call our Concierge at 843.815.8494 for further details. In closing, the entire Staff at Berkeley Hall would like to express their appreciation for your contribution to the 2013 Holiday Fund. Once again, best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! Kindest Regards,
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
The People’s Choice Awards The writers of Hilton Head Monthly Magazine started a tradition that every December they would recognize local businesses and communities with The 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards, which is the “Best of the Best” places to shop, dine and live in the Hilton HeadBluffton area. On Thursday, Dec. 5, The Readers’ Choice Awards Party was held for all of the category winners who had an opportunity that evening to showcase their product and services. Over 700 people attended festivities held at the newly renovated Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. All of the proceeds collected from ticket sales were donated to help support Hospice of the Lowcountry. So the people have spoken, as results were tabulated from the 5,507 electronic ballots that were received from their subscribers. The envelope please….and the 2013 Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Private Country Club in Bluffton is presented to BERKELEY HALL!
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Community corner Berkeley Hall Golf Cottages
Golf Cottage Rates
The Golf Cottages provide a sense of luxury and comfort that comes from attention to detail– from the perfect choices of furniture and furnishings to the complimentary arrival amenities. Each Cottage is beautifully decorated with either a traditional American look or a vivid hue design. Your room will be stocked with a variety of food and beverage items, Gilchrist and Soames bath products, and bathrobes prior to your arrival. The first level features a roomy living/dining area with entertainment center, most with 47” high definition flat screen televisions, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and gas fireplace. Two private master suites flank each side of the living room and each includes a king-sized bed, sleeper sofa, and well appointed bath with double sinks, walk-in showers and a tub. These suites are each equipped with a refreshment center that includes a wet bar, microwave, refrigerator and 27” TV. Each master suite opens onto its own private porch, perfect for early morning or late afternoon enjoyment. The second level features a large sitting room that is well-suited for use as a lounge for a card game or a children’s activity area and washer and dryer. Two spacious second floor suites each with 2 queen-size beds, a 27” TV, a computer desk, and individual bath. The unique design allows guests the opportunity to rent one master suite (1 bedroom/1 bath), one master suite plus the living and dining area, the main townsuite that includes the great room, kitchen and second floor suites (2 bedrooms/2 baths), a combination of the main townsuite and master suite (3 bedrooms/3 baths), or the entire cottage (4 bedrooms/4 baths).
Summer & Winter
May thru September and December thru February Rates Include Optional Daily Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Housekeeping Service Service (minimum two night stay required)
1 Bedroom $135 1 Bedroom & Living Room $235 2 Bedroom $295 3 Bedroom $380 4 Bedroom $465 Monthly– 4 Bedroom $4050*
$210* $265* $340* $420*
Weekly Rate ~ 7th Night is Complimentary
Spring & Fall
March and April, October and November Rates Include Optional Daily Housekeeping Service
Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Service (minimum two night stay)
1 Bedroom $195 1 Bedroom & Living Room $285 2 Bedroom $345 3 Bedroom $455 4 Bedroom $565 Monthly– 4 Bedroom $5850*
$240* $315* $415* $520*
Weekly Rate ~ 7th Night is Complimentary
Rentals (excluding monthly rentals) include arrival food and beverage amenity package, but do not include a daily restock of the food and beverage amenity package. Rates do not include Sales and Accommodations Taxes of 10%. Weekly Rate, stay seven nights and the 7th night is complimentary for 4-bedroom cottage rentals only. All Golf Cottage Guests will enjoy Golf at the Accompanied Rate, restrictions may apply. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required
BERKELEY HALL CLUB
Unlimited Daily Golf G R O U P PA C K A G E Bring a small or large golf group to Berkeley Hall Club and spend a minimum of two nights in (2) or more four bedroom golf cottages with eight or more players and your guest golf fees will be:
$99.50 each player March and April/October and November Inclusive per person for unlimited golf daily.
$85.50 each player May thru September Inclusive per person for unlimited golf daily Rates include green fee, cart fee, replay and all taxes S P E C I A L G O L F C O T TA G E R AT E S March and April/October and November • $499 plus taxes per night for each 4-bedroom golf cottage May Thru September • $399 plus taxes per night for each 4-bedroom golf cottage Package Includes: • Unlimited golf daily. Play may include either the North or South Course based on availability. • Complimentary Cottage Food and Beverage Amenity Package upon arrival and restock each day. • Golf Cottage Housekeeping Tidy Service daily. • All guests will receive a 25% discount on all merchandise in the Golf Shop. • Member Sponsor will receive Four (4) complimentary accompanied guest golf rounds (nearly a $500 value) to be used for future golf play. To make your reservations, please call Cottage Services at 843.815.8422 between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm Eastern Standard Time Monday-Friday. Cottage Taxes (10%) are additional. Rates are based upon availability; Replay subject is to tee time availability. This cannot be combined with other packages or offers. A two night minimum and (2) or more four bedroom cottage stay is required.
Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.
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Dr. Kathy Corley Completes the 38th Marine Corps Marathon
On Sunday, October 27, Dr. Kathy Corley completed the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. The Marine Corps Marathon’s starting line was just Kathy Corley outside of Arlington National Cemetery and the 26.2 mile route included Rock Creek Park, past the Lincoln Memorial to East Potomac Park, past the Washington Monument, around the Capital Mall, crossing back to Virginia to Crystal City, and past the Pentagon to the finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Rosslyn, Virginia. There were a total of 31,000 participants who began the race, including wheel chair athletes, half marathoners, and full marathoners, and 23,480 who eventually crossed the finish line. As in the past when she ran in the Savannah Rock and Roll Marathon and the Disney Half Marathon, Dr. Corley ran alongside other members of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in training to raise funds to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma. At this marathon, she raised $3,800 from contributions received from friends and Members of Berkeley Hall. Her participation in these marathon events is done in memory of her friend and colleague, Dr. Randy Wall, whose life was cut short due to complications associated with Leukemia.
Austin Ernst joins Berkeley Hall Austin Ernst, LPGA Tour Player from Seneca, SC has recently joined Berkeley Hall as a Member and will be here working on her game before beginning her 2nd season on the LPGA Tour. Her dad Mark is the General Manager and Head Austin Ernst Golf Professional at Cross Creek Plantation Golf and Country Club in Seneca, S.C. He has been her swing coach since the age of 6. A two-time AJGA All-American with several wins and top-10s, she was South Carolina’s Player of the Year in 2009 and ranked sixth in the nation according to Golfweek Magazine. It was inevitable that such a decorated junior golfer would be recruited by top colleges around the country, but the Lousiana State University Tigers seemed to be the perfect fit. She turned professional shortly after completing her sophomore year at LSU, when she accepted a “Sponsor Invitation” to play in the 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship where she finished tied for 49th. Ernst felt her game was ready for the LPGA Tour. “I felt there was no reason to hold off on it,” said Ernst. “It was really tough to leave what we as a team had done and leave what I had accomplished there. But looking back on it this year, it was definitely the right decision.” Ernst had a solid start to her rookie campaign with top-30 finishes in her first two events, and finishing sixth at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic in mid-July. With another solid T9 finish at the Safeway Classic Presented by Coca-Cola,she ranked fifth overall in chase for the Rolex Rookie of the Year. “My rookie year, it has had its ups and downs that’s for sure,” said Ernst. “But overall, I think it’s been a really good learning experience. I’ve kind of taken this year to learn how to travel and learn how to play every week.”
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S AV E T H E D AT E : : M AY 2 3 - 2 4
2014 BERKELEY HALL
Charity Cup
The Fundraising Steering Committee is requesting your assistance as we prepare for the 2014 Charity Cup, which will be held May 23-24 during Memorial Day weekend. Since 2008, we have experienced tremendous support from our local business community, but, we would like to expand the business community involvement in our 2014 fundraising efforts. We believe that the best way to achieve this goal would be to have each of us take advantage of our personal connections with local commercial enterprises to promote the fund and explain how it serves Bluffton. With your help, the Fundraising Steering Committee will be better able to identify the most appropriate businesses to target. Below is a list of broad business categories that you may use for ideas. Please let us know of any businesses with which you may have a personal or professional relationship. Also, please indicate the nature of your relationship and your willingness to solicit your contact, or if you prefer, to assist a member of the Fundraising Steering Committee with the solicitation. Please contact Tom Schlossberg: Tom.Schloss@gmail.com, Bill Reddersen: WReddersen@aol.com, or Phil Anselmo: PNDAnselmo@Hargray.com for additional information. Thank you in advance for your assistance with our fundraising efforts which will greatly enhance our ability to do more for the Bluffton community.
Welcome! NEW MEMBERS
Gary & Susan Clay
Pinewood Development, LLC
Austin Ernst
Dieter & Rita Meuderscheid
Madison, Alabama Seneca, SC
Hilton Head Island, SC Hamburg, Germany
Alan & Mary Anne Kraus George and Louisa Gooding Essex Fells, NJ
Warwick, RI
Special Reception for Sponsors and National Media
attending the 12th Annual Concours d’Elegance The Concours d’Elegance began in 2002 as a small local car show, and has since grown into a multi-day, nationally acclaimed event with over 16,000 spectators and 500 classic automobiles positioned for display. This year’s festival began on October 25 with three days of car racing held on a 2-mile road course at Hutchinson Island in Savannah, Georgia, and culminated with a two day auto show at Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. The Honorary Chairman was Hurley Haywood, considered the ‘most prolific sports car endurance driver’ of all time, having won more endurance classics than any other driver in racing history. All of the proceeds each year are donated to Driving Young America, Which is a “designated fund” of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry that provides investment and administrative services to over 200 charitable funds established by local individuals and organizations. Berkeley Hall has long been a supporter of the Concours d’Elegance Motoring Festival by hosting Driving Tour Breakfasts and Luncheons for Sponsors and Exhibitors. This year the Club sponsored a cocktail reception on Friday, November for event Sponsors and the National Media who were attending the weekend festivities. As a special tribute to their officials and media, the Members and friends of Berkeley Hall displayed their own classic vehicles on the rear of the clubhouse grounds.
1973 914 2.0 Porsche
Owners Matthew & Becky Conn
1937 Ford Custom Pickup
Owners Tim and Catherine Wiebe
The vehicles that were on display included: VEHICLE
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1973 914 2.0 Porsche
Matthew and Becky Conn
1937 Ford Custom Pickup
Tim and Catherine Wiebe
2014 BMW 24 sDrive 28i
Diana Haran {formerly Diana George)
1941 Willys Coupe
Gary and Sherry Fiore
1971 Chevrolet Nova
Paul and Seanne Holliday
2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera
Marsha Levin
1960 Corvette
John and Sue Tracy
We want to express our sincere appreciation to the owners of these vehicles for volunteering to put on a Concours d’Elegance motoring festival of their own, which made the reception a very special occasion for our guests.
2014 BMW 24 sDrive 28i Owner Diana Haran
1941 Willys Coupe
Owner Gary and Sherry Fiore
1960 Corvette
Owners John and Sue Tracy
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera Owner Marsha Levin
2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Owner Marsha Levin
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Christmas at the Biltmore Estates & Gardens
Toys For Tots Donated Gifts
Marsha Levin greets the Marines who arrived to collect the gifts from Berkeley Hall
Toys For Tots Holiday Member Mingle On Sunday evening, December 8, Members were in a festive mood as they enjoyed a Sugar and Spice Tour through five of the most beautifully decorated homes in Berkeley Hall, as part of a special Member Mingle held to collect toys for the needy children in Jasper, Chatham, Effingham and Beaufort Counties. With each stop along the way, they were served holiday hors d’oeuvres and beverages, before gathering at the clubhouse for Christmas desserts and coffee. All of the toys that had generously been donated by our Members, were on display in the Mixed Grille of the Clubhouse, and presented to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Competent from Savannah, Georgia who were there as Santa’s helpers to deliver them to the children. The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation assists in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas time. The primary goal of the Foundation is the same as that of the overall Toys for Tots Program – “to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to those less fortunate.” A special thank you to our maintenance manager, Bryan O’Neil, USMC (ret.) who helped coordinate this event with the Marine Corps.
Members had the opportunity to visit one of the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday travel destinations when they toured the Biltmore ouse in Asheville, NC. There were 68 trees decorated throughout the estate, each was intricately designed and decorated by members of the Biltmore’s floral team. Miles of fresh garland and wreaths created a yuletide scene Shopping in Dowtown Asheville throughout the House, with 1000 red and white poinsettias seen throughout the estate. They stayed at the Grove Park Inn Hotel, and then shopped till they dropped the next day in downtown Asheville. It was a Christmas trip to remember, and was hosted by Keith Bradley and Maren Rogers.
Friends of Member’s Referral Program Our Member’s Referral Program continues to be a very effective way for us to recruit new Members at Berkeley Hall. Our Discovery Package offers prospects the opportunity to experience membership by playing the golf courses and enjoying all of our facilities during their stay. As a token of our appreciation for your referral, you will receive a gift certificate for two accompanied rounds of golf, and should they join, you will be awarded a $1,000 credit that is applied to your annual dues statement. For further information, please call Bob Ring at 843.815.8423 or email bring@berkeleyhallclub.com. Berkeley Hall A Private Golf Club Community
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Janis Gatchet Schlossberg & Denise Frame
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Members of Berkeley Hall answered the call once again by providing overwhelming support to the 2013 Thanksgiving Food Drive on behalf of the Bluffton Self Help organization. It was another needy year for residents in the Bluffton community. Last year, 400 families requested Thanksgiving assistance, and this year the number was even higher. Thanks to the generosity of our community, three cars were filled to the brim as Janis Gatschet Schlossberg and Denise Frame delivered traditional food items to their Bluffton headquarters, along with financial assistance in the way of grocer gift cards and cash to assist those families in need. Thanks once again to Members of Berkeley Hall for making a difference this holiday season!
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Javier the Tailor Javier the Tailor offers his services to our Members every Saturday morning between the hours of 9:30-11am. He performs fittings in the clubhouse, tailors your garments in his Beaufort tailor shop and returns with your clothing the following week. No appointment is necessary.
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Art Classes
January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8 Lunch at 12; Art Classes 12:45-2:45pm $55/class payable to Margi Hershey; {Luncheon at menu pricing} Margi Hershey will continue to offer her popular art classes in 2014. She is a Member of the Tybee Artists Association and proprietor of an art studio in Savannah, Ga. that specializes in murals and abstract scenes. Each participant paints their own canvas and takes it with them when Janis Gatschet- Schlossberg, Mags Touhy, Pat Valentino, Marsha Levin, Diane Anselmo completed to either display in their home or present to a friend as a special gift. The class will be using water mixable oil colors on canvas. These new oils are easy to use, and brushes can be cleaned with just soap and water. All of the painting supplies are provided at each class to the students and the class size is limited to 6 artists. Please call Concierge 843.815.8494 to reserve your spot.
International Night
Saturday, January 25, 6-9pm Tapas Style Dining, $30++/pp, Member Charge Bar Authentic Cuisine prepared by the Staff of Berkeley Hall *Open Seating throughout the Clubhouse
International Night is a Bistro-style Dinner with Continental flair. This evening is hosted by the waitstaff who represent countries and cultures from around the globe. We’ve invited them to share with us their national heritage, which includes everything from authentic dress and table settings, to their menus and favorite delicacies. Food stations and cultural displays will be set-up throughout the Clubhouse, as staff members will be wearing their native dress and offer samplings of their countries’ favorite cuisine. For reservations call the Concierge at 843.815.8494.
Monday, Jan. 6 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room
Mozart’s Sister by Nancy Moser Nannerl Mozart’s early days seem to be the stuff of fairy tales--traveling far and wide, and performing piano concerts with her younger brother, Wolfgang, before the crowned heads of Europe. But behind the glamour lurk dark difficultiesthe hardship of travel, agonizing bouts of illness, and the constant concern over money. Their father, Leopold, is driven by a desire to bring his son’s genius to the attention of the world. But what about Nannerl? Is she not just as talented? In a world where women’s choices are limited, what hope does she have of ever realizing her own dreams? In this lovingly crafted novel, author Nancy Moser brings to life one of history’s hidden heroines. ~ Reviewed by Amazon.com
Monday, Feb. 3 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room
And the Mountains Echoed by Kaled Hosseini After his triumphant novels The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini gifts us with a poignant story of love, loss, and recovery across several families and over several generations. Like an intricately woven tapestry, And the Mountains Echoed pulls us into the lives of disparate children, men, and women in Afghanistan, France, Greece, and California, showing us how the choices they and others make resonate over decades. A masterpiece; superlative early reviews. ~ Reviewed by Barnes & Noble.com
For further information concerning the Ladies Book Club, please contact Wendy Hansen at hansenwendyj@gmail.com.
Sunday Casual Theme Nights 1st Sunday of Each Month {replacing Pasta Night}; $17.95++ pp
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the unique and very festive menus. Please make reservations online at www.BerkeleyHallClub.com or call the Concierge at 843.815.8494. Sun., Jan. 5 Taco Night, Mixed Grille Sun., Feb. 2 Super Bowl XLVIII Party, Men’s Locker Room Sun., Mar. 2 New Orleans Night, Mixed Grille Sun., Apr.6 “Margaritaville” on the Verandah & in the Mixed Grille
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Whether an intimate gathering or an extravagant celebration, we can make your special occasion the “Experience of a Lifetime.” Please contact Maren Rogers at 843.815.8493 for more information.
Ladies Golf & Awards Luncheon
Closing 2013 & Opening 2014; Thursday, February 6, 2014 Golf: $5 Entry Fee; Lunch: $15++/pp AWARDS LUNCHEON MENU Mediterranean Soup & Salad Bar Sicilian Vegetable Soup Portobello Mushrooms, White Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, Zucchini & Parmesan Cheese Baby Spinach & Romaine Salad Bar Marinated Cucumbers & Roma Tomatoes, Shredded Feta Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Garlic Pita Croutons Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette & Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing Parmesan Battered Grouper Medallions or Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken Tenderloins Upside down Pineapple Cake with Coconut Gelato & Dark Rum Sauce Coffee & Iced Tea service
Ladies are welcome to join in the luncheon without participating in the Golf Event. Please contact the Golf Shop to register, or for your convenience, log on to ForeTees.
Pretty in Pink
Valentine’s Princess Party
Saturday, February 15 at 12pm $20/pp for both Queens and Princesses Berkeley Hall Clubhouse Castle Please be dressed in your party best and let your imagination do the rest! We will create our very own tiaras, twirl our crystal wands & jewels. We will dine with our Queens, get a few princess tips, receive a sprinkling of fairy dust and gloss, enjoy dancing from our special DJ and take photographs with a sweet Princess! THE ROYAL MENU Hot Tea, Pink Jubilee Princess Punch, Iced Water Fresh Fruits of the Vine, Sweet Dip Butterfly Blueberry & Banana Muffins with Honey Butter Enchanted Turkey & Swiss Spirals, Chicken Salad Crowns Vegetable Skewers & Creamy Ranch Dip PB&J Minis, Chicken Nugget Nibbles & Princess Tots Glitter Tiara Cookies & Fairy Dust Cupcakes
Canasta & Dinner Buffet
Thursday, January 16, 5:30-8:30pm 5:30pm Member Charge Bar & Dinner Buffet $15++/pp CANASTA DINNER BUFFET Traditional Chili Bar presented with Minced Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Crispy Tortillas Grilled Vegetable Garden Salad Display with White Balsamic Vinaigrette & Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Santé Fe Tortilla Fried Chicken Tenderloins, Chipotle BBQ Sauce Shaved Tomato & Sweet Corn Garlic Bread Granny Smith Apple Crisp, Toasted Almond & Oatmeal Streusel & Vanilla Ice Cream Coffee Station
Please bring cash buy-in $3/pp. If you have Canasta cards, please bring them.
Valentine’s Day
“Heart to Heart” Dinner & Dancing Friday, February 14 6:30pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner & Dancing $55++ per person; Reservations Required Member Charge Bar Glass of Wine with Dinner Reserved Dining Tables of 4-8 persons VALENTINE’S DAY PLATED MENU Chipotle Sweet Corn & King Crab Bisque Sweet Potato Hash & Chive Crème Fraiche Fennel Seared Diver Scallops & Baby Frisee Truffled Potato Leek Cream & Sea Salt Micro Fries Filet Mignon En Croute & Maine Lobster Thermidor Wild Mushroom Foie Gras Bordelaise Sauce Boursin Duchess Potatoes & Almond Crusted Asparagus Triple Chocolate Trio White Chocolate Raspberry Cylinder Dark Chocolate Gelato Pyramid Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Colombian Coffee Service
Ladies Canasta
Every Mon. from 1-3pm, Mixed Grille Ladies Canasta is scheduled for every Monday from 1pm in the Mixed Grille. There is no need to sign-up ~ just plan on attending. If you have Canasta cards, please bring them. Lessons will be given to anyone not familiar with the game. Please contact JoAnn Slezak at 843.757.0918 or email jobird154@ hotmail.com.
Ladies Bridge
Every Wed. at 1pm, Ladies Locker Room The Ladies Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 1pm in the Ladies Locker Room. All Members and their guests are welcome to attend. The group plays four hand rubber bridge and cards and tallies are provided. For more information please call Jo Stephenson at 843.815.2115 or email srjomomma@aol.com. Lunch is optional.
Ladies Mah-Jongg
Every Wed. at 7pm, Ladies Locker Room The Ladies Mah-Jongg Group meets in the Ladies Locker Room every Wednesday evening at 7pm. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like more information, please contact JoAnn Slezak at 843.757.0918, or email jobird154@hotmail.com for more information.
Put Your Plaid On! This year, the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing has a new rally cry. Plaid Nation is the spirit that makes the RBC Heritage the most unique stop on the PGA TOUR. It’s families and friends coming together year after year to be a part of something big, memorable and fun. It’s a heritage of southern hospitality and the truest example of that warm, welcoming Lowcountry lifestyle. It’s a spirit that unites people who believe that giving back and paying forward are an honor, not an obligation. Tickets for South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR golf tournament are now on sale. Dates for the 46th annual RBC Heritage at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island are April 14-20, 2014.
TICKET INFORMATION
DOC’S BBQ CLUB 15 (New For 2014)
$375
This ticket booklet grants access to a private entertainment venue on the 15th green from Thursday to Sunday. (One practice round ticket for Monday to Wednesday and 1 ticket per day for Thursday through Sunday.) Also enjoy access to the Clubhouse and tournament grounds for all seven days of the event. The venue boasts exceptional golf views and has a climate controlled dining section along with outdoor seating. A daily buffet is provided by the famous Doc’s BBQ of Columbia, SC and Southern Way Catering. Anheuser-Busch draft beer, wine and Coca-Cola beverages are included in the ticket price. Spirits are available for purchase.
NEW - CLUBHOUSE TICKET PACK
$250
This ticket pack is perfect for a business looking to entertain different clients each day and more
CLUBHOUSE BADGE
$190
Access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event and more.
GROUNDS BADGE
$150
Grants access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event
DAILY TICKETS
PRACTICE ROUND TICKET
Daily access to the tournament grounds. Thursday and Sunday $50 per day (until 3/31/14) Friday and $50-$60 Saturday $60 per day (until 3/31/14). Prices increase $20 beginning April 1, 2014
$35
Enjoy the practice rounds and Pro-Ams Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Autographs and cameras are welcome.
Juniors 15 and under are always admitted free when they are accompanied by a ticketed adult. Fans may purchase tickets by calling Tournament Headquarters at 843.671.2448 or by visiting www.RBCHeritage.com.
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Players Amateur “2-Club” Donates to Two Local Charities The goal of the Players Amateur is to host the best amateur golf tournament in the country while at the same time, provide funds for local charities. It has also been a challenge to fund such an event and each year we must rely on the generous donations of our members and benefactors. This year, in addition to several different sponsorship packages that were offered, we also introduced a “2-Club” which was another way to contribute as a sponsor. Members received a “2-Club” shirt and hat for their pledge of $2 for every 2 recorded during the tournament. As a result of the funds raised, a check for $5,000 was presented by Players Am Co-Founder, Duke Delcher, to Bluffton Self Help and Hospice of the Low Country.
Hospice of the Lowcountry
Bluffton Self Help
About Heritage Classic Foundation: The mission of the Heritage Classic Foundation is to provide the highest quality PGA TOUR golf event that generates significant economic impact and promotion for South Carolina while contributing funds for local charitable causes that enhance the quality of life of all. Since it was founded as a 501 (c)(3) in 1987, the Foundation has donated more than $23 million to people in need. For more information, call 843.671.2448 or visit www.rbcheritage.com.
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The Golf Corner
Matt Presnell, Director of Golf
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Wine & Cheese Holiday Party a success, as well of those who had the opportunity to support the Progressive Holiday Sale. We hope you found all you needed for that special someone during the Holiday Season. Please make plans to join us in support of the Berkeley Hall Tournament Program for 2014. The President’s Cup, Chairman’s Match Play events as well as, the 2-Day HAIG Member-Member are returning to the Calendar. The Mixed Member-Guest and the Men vs. Women Ryder Cup have new dates and we have added a Couples MemberMember. We continue to build on the success we are having with our member events, and thank you for your participation in 2013.
Berkeley Hall Club Frost Policy Because of the colder morning temperatures that we will be experiencing in January and February, there is always a possibility that the golf courses may delay opening because of frost on the greens. This is a good opportunity to review the Club’s frost policy and how it may affect all golfers with reserved tee times. • When there is a Frost Delay, the Club Golf Course Superintendent determines when the courses will open and the golf Shop will reset those tee times affected by frost. • All reserved tee times that fall after the official reopening time will not be affected • All times that fall before the official reopening time will be reassigned to the first available tee time in accordance with their earlier morning times. • The practice tee will reopen ½ hour prior to the first tee time of the day. When making times during this period please be aware that the decision to delay tee times is always based on what will be best for the long-term health of our golf courses and practice facility.
Berkeley Hall North & South Course, USGA Course and Slope Ratings Updated In compliance with the USGA Handicap System, both our North & South Courses have been re-rated for Course and Slope Ratings. The process is detailed in the USGA Handicap Manual, Sections 13 & 14. These new ratings have been live in the GHIN Posting Computer since October 28 and can be viewied at the following address: http://ncrdb.usga.org/NCRDB/NCRListing.aspx {Enter the club name, city, & state fields} {*Important new Information} For Members Who Post on eGolfer - My Courses Updates made in the National Course Rating Database do not sync with the “My Courses” posting feature in eGolfer. In order to populate My Courses with current USGA Course and Slope Ratings: 1) Log into your eGolfer Account and choose “Post A Score” from the main menu 2) Select the “Course/Tee Search” method to locate your home course and tee Once you’ve posted a score the new ratings will appear in your My Courses list for future score posting. Be sure and select the most current listing (the one nearest the top) of the tee to post from as previous ratings are not removed from the My Course list (they will appear further down the My Course list). Thank you to the South Carolina Golf Association and the Volunteer Rating Teams, separate for the Men’s and Women’s Tees, for their assistance with this important project.
2014 Tournament Schedule President’s Cup Chairman Match Play Men vs. Women Ryder Cup Mixed Member ~ Guest Member ~ Member Men’s Spring Member~Guest Women’s One Day Member~Guest Club Championship Couples Member ~ Member Berkeley Hall Charity Cup Men’s One Day Member~Guest North ~ South Challenge Men’s Invitational Women’s Invitational Senior Club Championship Two Day Member ~ Member The “HAIG” Club Challenge
Season Long Season Long Mar. 1 Mar. 14-15 Mar. 28-29 Apr. 3-5 Apr. 10 Apr. 25-26 May 2-3 May 23-24 Sept. 19 Oct. 11 Oct. 15-18 Oct. 21-23 Nov. 7-8 Nov. 14-15 Dec. 4-6
Ladies Golf Luncheon/Awards & Spring Fashion Show Closing 2013 & Opening 2014 Thursday, February 6, 2014 10am Shotgun Start Format: ABCD 9-Hole Scramble Golf: $5.00 Entry Fee; Lunch: $15.00++pp Ladies are welcome to join in the awards luncheon without participating in the Golf Event. Please contact the Golf Shop to register, or for your convenience, log on to Foretees.
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Tournament Results 2013 Men’s Invitational CHAMPIONS - WADE HAMPTON FLIGHT Ray English & John Carroccia BERKELEY HALL FLIGHT
Winners 2nd Place 3rd Place
Art Arns & Kim Goldenstein Willie Wang & Matt Jankowski Meredith Henry & Jim Perry
38 36 ½ 33 ½
WADE HAMPTON FLIGHT
Winners 2nd Place 3rd Place
Rob Kerdasha & Les Parducci Tom Ritter & Paul Koelling Chris Virgulak & Gary Abyad
36 ½ 34 ½ 30 ½
SHADOW CREEK FLIGHT
Winners 2nd Place 3rd Place
George Pace & Jeff Paul Bob Knighton & George Wombolt Steve Delaney & Greg Delaney
36 ½ 35 34
ESTANCIA FLIGHT
Winners 2nd Place 3rd Place
Brian Barney & Paul Dimarco Robert Elliott & Buster Harrison Dave Sheehan & Jeff Russo
36 34 32 Hole #17 ~ North Course
2013 Hole-in-One
2013 Women’s Invitational CHAMPIONS Debbie Webb & Yvonne Webb-Kobrin
130
ROSEMARY FLIGHT
1st Place Net Low Gross 2nd Place Net
Linda Gettings & Gayle Hall Tracey Gregory & Gillian Curley Haila Wilson & Janet White
137 152 137
Terri Mancusi & Sandy Davis Dee Skinner & Cindi Cannizzaro Barbara O’Connor & Christine Wiemels
138 179 144
THYME FLIGHT
1st Place Net Low Gross 2nd Place Net
Men’s One Day Member-Guest CHAMPIONS Dave DeBruyne, Lee Brewer, Ernest Bush & Jason Bush 2nd Place Brian Barney, Pat Conley, Tom Ross & Al Martin 3rd Place Hal Todd, Chuck Kowal, Brad Ruppel & Mike Roche 4th Place Tim Hunter, Rob Crotty, Bruce Sulkey & Chip Shamburg 5th Place Andy Sivak, Jesse Leighton, John Butterworth & Don Adams
132 132 135 136 136
Honor Roll
Congratulation to all of our Berkeley Hall Members, listed below, who recorded a hole-in-one in 2013 while playing on one of our Courses. Sue Todd January 18 Hole #5 South Course Ted David January 30 Hole #3 South Course Greg Schmaus March 31 Hole #8 North Course Brian Hayden April 16 Hole #5 South Course Dennis Visich May 2 Hole #8 North Course Patricia Parrish May 13 Hole #16 North Course Diana Haran May 26 Hole #16 South Course Steve Delaney May 27 Hole #16 North Course Donald Crichton May 30 Hole #5 South Course Debbie Webb June 4 Hole #3 South Course Lindsey Barnett June 11 Hole #3 South Course Dennis Visich June 24 Hole #16 South Course Jeff Grime July 18 Hole #11 South Course Donna Stamey September 5 Hole #16 South Course David Shinton September 6 Hole #3 South Course Mike Dingus October 31 Hole #16 North Course Joel Parrish October 31 Hole #3 South Course Merrick Hayes November 6 Hole #8 North Course Skip Haeuser November 11 Hole #6 North Course David Shinton November 21 Hole #8 North Course
Senior Club Championship WOMEN’S OVERALL CHAMPION Susie Sutton
173
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
Low Net
Julie Grime
152
WOMEN’S SENIOR FLIGHT
Low Gross Low Net
Sonja Southern Janet Garrity
197 155
MEN’S OVERALL CHAMPION Michael Dingus
142
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
Low Net
Don Crichton
140
MEN’S SENIOR FLIGHT
Low Gross Tony Presogna Low Net Brad Ruppel 2nd Net David Schmitz 3rd Net Mike Kelly MEN’S MASTERS FLIGHT
162 145 147 148
Low Gross Low Net 2nd Net 3rd Net
157 141 141 141
Rick Hansen Tom Paskins Don Ryder Rick Frame
MEN’S SUPER SENIOR FLIGHT
Low Gross Low Net 2nd Net
Jack Williams Geoff Fitzgerald RJ Stephenson
181 150 151
2013 Club Challenge CLUB
PLACE
Champions Seven Oaks Country Club Low Gross Atlanta Country Club
TEAM MEMBERS NET TOTAL
Dondi Wall Russ Cage Don Cmar Kevin Cmar Butch Floyd Mark Benefield Alan Bennett Ken Mangum
249
“HAIG” Member-Member MEN’S DIVISION
OVERALL CHAMPION Avery Cleland & Dondi Wall
88
BERKELEY HALL FLIGHT
Low Gross: 1st Place Net: 2nd Place Net: 3rd Place Net:
Duke Delcher & Britt Wall Don Romsa & Mark Lenz Rob Star & Steve Southern Art Arns & John Byrom
67 79 72 71
WADE HAMPTON FLIGHT
Low Gross: 1st Place Net: 2nd Place Net: 3rd Place Net
John Kourakos & Bob Knighton Jens Voldbaek & Dale Hamilton Brian Hayden & Mike McCarty Richard Rothbard & Ron Plesh
56 73 72 69
SHADOW CREEK FLIGHT
287
Low Gross 1st Place Net: 2nd Place Net 3rd Place Net:
Rick Savoury & John Charland Mark Slocum & Tony Presogna Mike Lynch & Bob Keating Brian Barney & Tom Ross
51 79 71 71
ESTANCIA FLIGHT
2nd Place NET Thornblade
Mike Szwajkos 251 David Sheehan Jeff Russo Mike Stone
2nd Place GROSS
Willie Wang Tim Sutherland Steve Karlik Paul Bruschi
3rd Place NET LULU Country Club
David Caddick 255 John Connell Rick Bongiovanni Jim Flatt
The Ridge
Hole #17 ~ South Course
287
Low Gross 1st Place Net 2nd Place Net 3rd Place Net:
Mike Mancusi & John Arnett Mike Kelly & Lenny Triedman Kurt Hofmann & Pat Hofmann Max Hoag & Ron Hudson
41 62 62 61
WOMEN’S DIVISION
OVERALL CHAMPION Linda Gettings & Debbie Webb
80
Berkeley Hall Flight Low Gross: Lori Delaney & Susie Sutton 1st Place Net Sonja Southern & Carol Dulude
51 70
Wade Hampton Flight Low Gross Celina Echague & Irene Miller 1st Place Net: Bonnie Caldwell & Beth Nason
33 70
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learning center
Complimentary Member Swing Clinics
How to Get Faster Off the Tee By Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction
So many golfers are looking for a “miraculous” 20 yard gain off the tee. It is important to understand that there are five elements that go towards really long tee shots - genetics, physical condition, equipment, club delivery and clubhead speed. Some elements you can control, others you cannot. Here is an exercise to help you gain a few miles per hour of clubhead speed over time and allow you to pick up some needed yardage off the tee. The objective is to slowly introduce your body to the increased speed, efficiency and agility necessary to generate additional clubhead speed. Here is what is required:
Every Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am JANUARY TOPIC Friday, Jan 3 Driving Tuesday, Jan 7 Sand Friday, Jan 10 Putting Tuesday, Jan 14 Wedges Friday, Jan 17 Irons Tuesday, Jan 21 Fairway Woods Friday, Jan 24 Sand Play Tuesday, Jan 28 Irons Friday, Jan 31 Scoring Shots FEBRUARY TOPIC Tuesday, Feb 4 Putting Friday, Feb 7 Wedges Tuesday, Feb 11 Scoring Shots Friday Feb 14 Driving Tuesday, Feb 18 Short Game Friday, Feb 21 Putting Tuesday, Feb 25 Sand Shots Friday, Feb. 28 Irons
Specialty Clinics with Andrew
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It is important to get loose prior to starting your speed sets Using the driver you want to hit two sets of five golf balls with a two minute rest period in between each set There should be little concern for accuracy or even quality of shot - the sole objective is speed The first shot in each set should be at your normal driver speed Each shot builds on the speed of the previous shot The final shot in each set should be the absolute fastest you can possibly swing
This year I have had a golfer gain 8 mph of clubhead speed with ALL his clubs by diligently practicing this drill. If you can do two speed sets as mapped out above 3 times a week for a month I would be surprised if you had not gained 4 mph of clubhead speed when making a normal feeling golf swing. That’s enough for 10 more yards off every tee box! Click here to view the video of this golf tip.
Become a Wedge Guru Thursday, February 13; 3-4:30pm
Get the Most Out of the Driver Tuesday, February 18; 3-4:30pm
How can TrackMan Help?
Tuesday February 25, 3-4:30pm Each clinic requires a minimum of 3 students and the cost is $60/pp
Touring South African in January with Members and Friends Andrew and his wife, Terri will be escorting two large groups to South Africa during the months of December and January for a lifetime experience that includes a wildlife safari and luxurious stay in Cape Town. This marks the tenth tour they have arranged for in South Africa. Andrew will return to the Learning Center on Friday January 17. For more more information on the South African trips that Andrew arranges please contact him at arice@berkeleyhallclub.com. Click here to view some dramatic photos of past tours.
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learning center
SPECIALTY CLINICS with Krista Dunton, Senior Instructor
Kirista Dunton
The Fazio Room
Making Resolutions Stick in 2014 & Beyond Matt Cuccaro, EdM: National Director of Player Development Telos Sport Psychology Coaching
Bio Swing Dynamics Clinic
Thursday, Jan. 9 or Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1-3pm Come experience this great 2-hour clinic that personalizes your swing based on how you are built. You will learn your proper backswing plane based on the length of your arms; upper arm versus lower arm length, and how your arms naturally fold. Stop working against yourself and start working to customize your stance, foot flair, body pivot and hip speed. This clinic will help you find the set up to perform at your very best.
Short Game Secrets to Lower Scores Monday, Jan. 13 or Thursday, Feb. 20, 2-4pm This clinic will improve your game from 60 yards in and start lowering your scores. This is the simplest and most repetitive short game technique taught, and you will learn how to hit great shots under pressure.
Improve Ball Flight and Impact Tuesday, Jan. 14 or Monday, Feb. 10, 2-4pm Learn if your impact is too shallow, hitting hooks, pushes, fat and thin shots or too steep causing you to hit pulls, slices, tops and taking deep divots. Learn how to improve your ball flight and impact and work on the correct drills specific to you. Personalized swing profile with practice drills included. All of the above clinics are $60/pp.
AIMPOINT Green Reading School
with founder Mark Sweeney Dates in January & February TBD Take the mystery out of putting and learn the true science of reading greens. This is a customized 2-3 Day Golf School where you will see immediate improvement in your putting. The school is designed for you and your guests to take advantage of our Learning Center and cottage facilities during the off season. Consider inviting your friends to Berkeley and let Krista Dunton create a customized golf school for your group. Sizes can vary from 2-6 people and for 2-3 days based on your needs. This is a great opportunity to plan for a Stay-Learn-Play Program with your friends. Contact Krista for more information and pricing at 843.290.8714.
Matt Cuccaro
Many individuals set annual resolutions with every intention of following through, yet life’s daily distractions seem to create insurmountable hurdles to reaching those goals. Here are a few key ideas to creating a more successful environment for you and your loved ones to enjoying a healthy, happy and prosperous 2014.
1) Immerse yourself in challenging tasks you enjoy and strive to master them. Rather than focusing so much on where you would like to be at the end of 2014, be thoughtful in choosing one major area of life in which you would like to improve. Put your attention and effort into learning more about that task and follow up with daily actions to experiment in that realm. Become enthralled with the excitement of testing personal limits, rather than putting so much energy into imagining how successful you will be at the end. Those who immerse themselves in planning and action get results, while those dreaming of the end result tend to get left behind when things get tough. 2) We are creatures of habit. Build your days around the healthy habits you choose by setting yourself up for success on the front end. If it’s fitness endeavors you choose, place your workout gear in a highly visible area. Keep a spare putter on hand around the living room if golf is your passion. Set aside time to read about your craft every day if business is your mission. By helping yourself on the front end, habits seem to fall into place. When distractions start calling (i.e. the TV or couch) those visible cues of healthier choices are likely to keep action and progress moving during moments of potential weakness. 3) Reflect on effort. The emotional satisfaction gained from an effortful activity can be a powerful tool. Use that tool to continue building. Think about the last time you put forth tremendous effort toward something worthwhile. Although the activity may not have been completely enjoyable in the moment, reflection upon that effort at the end of the task can be immensely satisfying. We are emotional beings, and emotion is what motivates us. The more you train yourself to reflect upon the satisfaction gained from effort, the more likely you become to give effort again. Use this effort cycle to your advantage and begin to notice that the difficult choices of making effort can actually become a bit more effortless. By immersing yourself in interesting, yet challenging tasks; setting up healthy habits on the front end; and reflecting on the healthy choices made following effortful activities, the motivation to continue striving becomes that much stronger. We are naturally curious and adventurous beings. Lean on these human tendencies to enjoy a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. Matt Cuccaro has a over a decade of experience working with athletes, coaches, parents and administrators on the mental aspects of high performance. He served as Director of Mental Training for Junior Sports Corporation (International Junior Golf Academy and Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy) in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. While at the academies, Matt has assisted the development of numerous All-American student-athletes. Through Telos Sport Psychology Coaching he also works with businesses and athletes to assist them in reaching their potential. His clients include PGA TOUR, Web.com TOUR, LPGA TOUR, and Champions TOUR players, as well as college and amateur athletes in a number of sports from around the world. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MentalCoachMatt or contact him via e-mail: matt@telos-spc.com for further information.
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GOLF & Community
MAINTENANCE
Golf and Community Maintenance by Danny Malone, Certified Golf Course Superintendent
PAINTING THE COMMON COMMUNITY TURFGRASS
FROST DELAYS Many articles have been written that discuss the reasons why an early morning frost must delay the starting time on our golf courses. It’s been noted that an extensive amount of damage is caused to the turfgrass when golfers walk on frozen ground and results in costly repairs. It’s the responsibility of the Course Superintendent to notify the Golf Shop of a frost delay. Our maintenance work crews will then continuously survey the courses to determine how quickly conditions are improving and determine when it’s safe to begin play. This becomes a function of sunlight, wind, dew point and the rising air temperature. Until such time as our crews are able to begin preparing the course for play, the Superintendent is unable to provide the Golf Shop with a projected start time. Obviously, areas exposed to early sunlight will thaw faster than those with shade, however the 4th green on the North Course, is not exposed to the sunlight until mid-morning. Therefore, although it may look playable from the Clubhouse, the entire course must be in playable condition before the delay can be lifted.
Frost Policy • On days that are affected by frost, the club will establish a reopening time that will allow the resetting of tee times that were affected by the delay. • The practice tee will reopen ½ hour prior to the first tee time. • All times that fall before the official reopening time will be reassigned the first available time in order of the original start time. • All times that fall after the official reopening time will not be affected. • When making times during this period please be aware that the decision to delay tee times is always based on what will be best for the long-term health of our golf courses and practice facility. Thank you for your patience, as we work through occasions when an early morning frost delays the opening of our courses.
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Last winter, the decision was made to paint rather than overseed the common area grasses with Ryegrass, which had been the practice in past years. Based on the feedback from our Members, not only did this practice pass the “aesthetics test”, but it also reduced our maintenance cost, since we no longer incurred the expense of caring for the winter Ryegrass with chemicals, fertilizer, and repeated mowing. Once the colder temperatures arrive and the grasses go dormant, we will once again be painting the common areas. We’ll start with the Lifestyle Cottages and continue to the Savannah Gardens and cover the grass adjacent to the main roadways. We’re hopeful that a single coat of paint will last for the entire season. However, if we should experience above normal temperatures and rainfall early in the season, there may be a need to repaint certain areas common to the community.
TURF TWISTERS {a reprint from the USGA Green’s Section Record} Q. I’m a good bunker player but constantly frustrated by the fact that the sand in our bunkers is brand new, yet still is not consistent. Our superintendent says it’s impossible to do. Can you prescribe a treatment that can help us achieve better consistency? A. Bunkers are found throughout the golf course, and the different locations make it virtually impossible for them to play exactly the same. Golf is an outdoor game and sand consistency is neither possible nor particularly desirable. Even identically designed and constructed bunkers will play differently due to differing exposure to sun, wind, rain and varying levels of play. We cannot recommend anything aside from having the same sand in all of the bunkers and raking them in a similar fashion. Golfers must take some responsibility and adjust for playability variation that will naturally occur.
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Jan
ACTIVITIES
Kayaking No Charge
Guided Kayak
and Paddle Board Tours Mondays 9-11am Fridays 3-5pm $25/person
Okatie River Boat Cruises No cruises are scheduled for Jan. and Feb. while the Pontoon Boat undergoes routine maintenance. *24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Cruises.
Feb ACTIVITIES
Kayaking No Charge
Guided Kayak and Paddle Board Tours Mondays 9-11am Fridays 3-5pm $25/person
Okatie River Boat Cruises No cruises are scheduled for Jan. and Feb. while the Pontoon Boat undergoes routine maintenance. *24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Cruises.
Winter is a Great Time of Year to Kayak There are subtle changes that mark the seasonal changes along the Okatie River in the winter. Since there are few deciduous trees to signal the transition from fall to winter and winter to spring in our maritime forests, we must look at the changing hues of the grasses that punctuate the coastal landscape. The perennial cordgrass for example, turns from bright green to muted shades of gray and brown and though it is rather drab in appearance, the deteriorating cordgrass is a vital source of food and cover for the wildlife. Cooler temperatures and shorter days dramatically inhibit the growth of plankton and with fewer particles suspended in the water there is a relative clearness in the water compared to the nutrient laden cloudiness that is seen in summer. Clearer water provides an opportunity to visually explore the river bed, especially in the shallows and at the edge – where the grass and water meet. You’ll observe pinfish flounder, redfish, oysters, small rays and blue crab. You’ll hear the sound of the dry and brittle grasses rustling in the breeze, see the behaviors of migrating birds, watch an eagle gracefully fetch a bunch of grass to use for its nest, or a school of fish dart around beneath your boat.
Schedule of Fees
KAYAKING On Your Own No Charge Scheduled Tour $25 per person
Remember to dress properly and have your binoculars ready. There is a lot to see! Guided 2-hour nature kayak tours are scheduled every Monday from 9-11am and on Fridays from 3 to 5pm that are led by a trained interpretive naturalist guide. Contact the Concierge at 843.815.8494 for reservations.
BOAT CRUISE
Guided Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Tours
Scheduled Tour $30/adults & $20/children
Mondays, 9am-11am; Fridays, 3pm-5pm Certified Naturalist, Captain Eric, accompanies you on a 2-hour guided kayak or paddleboard tour of the Okatie River. The cost is only $25 per person with water and sodas included.
Private $125 (min of 2 hrs)
Sunset Cruises
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-5pm {Beginning again in March 2014} Spend an afternoon soaking in the natural wonders and beauty of the Lowcountry. Captain Eric will travel with you into the salt marshes to view the wildlife which includes dolphins, egrets and a variety of birds in their natural habitat. The cost is $30 per person for adults and $20 for children under 12. Members are encouraged to bring their coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided. Private boat cruises are also available for $125/hour (2-hour minimum). Members are encouraged to bring their coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make reservations for all of these great tours.
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SPa & FITNESS Spa & Fitness Center
Weekly Class Schedule MONDAY Mat Pilates @ 9am (Silja)
Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Cardio Sculpt @ 10:15am (Marcia) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10
R³ Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek) $20/class for Members and Guests {unless pre-paid}
TUESDAY Cycling* @ 9:30am (Nan)
$12/Member; Guests $15; *Please sign-up ahead of time
Golf Causing Lower Back Pain?
By Derek Lemire, Director of the Spa & Fitness Center Golfers usually assume that lower back pain is caused by a weak back, but it is often a result of inflexibility in the thoracic spine and hips. Try this test and exercise to do a quick check to see if this might affect you. STEP #1 Start with your left foot forward. STEP #2 Push your right hand against the wall and maintain that position with your head and hands. STEP #3 Keep your knees bent and stable, do not let them move. STEP #4 Reach back with your left arm and judge to see if you can touch the wall keeping your head facing forward. If you can’t do this easily, then you have restrictions in your thoracic spine and most likely in your hips as well.
Total Body Conditioning @ 3:30am (Zanne) $8/Member; Guests $10
WEDNESDAY Zumba @ 9am (English)
$8/Member {unless pre-paid package}; Guests $10
Cardio Splash @ 9:30am (Marcia) $8/Member (unless pre-paid); Guests $10
Tennis Clinic @ 9:30am (Paul) $12/Member; Guests $15
Yoga @ 10:15am (Nan) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Tabata @ 2pm (Tara) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
THURSDAY Pilates @ 3:30am (Silja) $8/Member (unless pre-paid); Guests $10
FRIDAY Cardio Sculpt @ 9:30am (Erin)
Spa Specials Visit the spa and enjoy one of our many relaxing services we have to offer this winter! JANUARY $5 off your Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Tennis Clinic @ 9:30am (Paul) $12/Member; Guests $15
SATURDAY Zumba @ 9am (Zanne) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10
FEBRUARY Warm-up with a 1-Hour Therapeutic Massage with Hot Stones ~ $85
Spa Gift Certificates
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Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Don’t forget to purchase a Gift Certificate for someone special as the Holidays are approaching!
Tabata Class ~ Wednesdays @ 2pm
Catie Caldwell & Russell Herburt Overall Women’s & Men’s 1st Place
On Your Mark. Get Set. Go!
Nate Calhoun & Joel Wadsworth Men’s 15 and Under Winner
Olivia Moody Women’s 15 and Under Winner
5K Turkey Trot
Matt Baker Men’s 16-29 Winner
This year, the Spa & Fitness Center held its 6th Annual Berkeley Hall 5K Turkey Trot. The weather was cold, but there was a huge turnout of around 150 racers! There were five age divisions for both men and women. We also had a Men’s and Women’s bike division. After the 5K we held a much shorter, yet much more exciting race for the children under 12 years old. The following is a list of all the winners and their times: Todd MacKay & Nate Calhoun Men’s 30-39 Winner
Tim Wright Men’s 60+ Winner
Nate Calhoun & Simon Tuohy Men’s Bike Winner {3-Time Champion}
Men’s Overall 1st Place Russell Herburt Women’s Overall 1st Place Catie Caldwell
19:12 19:40
Men’s 15 and Under Women’s 15 and Under
Joel Wadsworth Olivia Moody
22:22 31:03
Men’s 16-29 Women’s 16-29
Matt Baker Kelly Tyler
20:20 29:09
Men’s 30-39 Women’s 30-39
Todd MacKay Ashley Olsen
23:05 26:07
Men’s 40-49 Women’s 40-49
Shannon Chase Lynn Pierson
21:25 26:20
Men’s 50-59 Women’s 50-59 Men’s 60+ Women’s 60+
Ray English Mags Tuohy
32:25 29:30
Tim Wright Karen Vatrt
29:55 33:20
Mags Tuohy Women’s 50-59 Winner
Karen Vatrt Women’s 60+ Winner
Men’s Bike Winner Simon Tuohy* *3-time Champion* Women’s Bike Winner Mrs. Cameron* Nate Calhoun & Taniel Cameron *Defending Champion Women’s Bike Winner {Defending Champion} 1st Place Boy Kids Race 2nd Place Boy Kids Race 1st Place Girl Kids Race 2nd Place Girl Kids Race
William Lemire Daniel Pierson Hannah Waibel Olivia Moody
Congratulations to all of our winners this year! We had a blast hosting the race and want to thank everyone for coming out! We look forward to next year’s 5-K Turkey Trot! William Lemire 1st Place Boy Kids Race
Hannah Waibel 1st Place Girl Kids Race
Phone List Clubhouse
Adrian Morris
843-815-8488
Becky Conn
843-815-8490
Michael Krause
843-815-8439
Bryan O’Neal
843-815-8997
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Human Resource Coordinator & Executive Assistant Clubhouse Manager Facilities Maintenance Manager
Hours of Operation
{Effective January 7 thru March 4, 2014}
Accounting
Frank McSweeney
843-815-8950
Clubhouse Dining
Myla Mitchell
843-815-8414
Sheree Small
843-815-8953
*Note: There will be no dining in either the Mixed Grille or Tap Room on Mondays. Light lunch fare will be served in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make your reservations for Clubhouse Dining and all Special Events.
Club Controller & CFO Assistant Controller Member Billing
ARB
Wendy Wagner
843-815-8443
ARB Administrator
Bob Ring
Director of Marketing & Member Services
843-815-8423
John Soulia
843-815-8433
Maren Rogers
843-815-8493
Chris Smith
843-815-8434
Executive Chef Director of Catering Dining Room Manager
Front Desk Services 843-815-8494 Keith Bradley
843-815-8422
Director of Cottage Services
´ to 4pm Thursday {lunch only} ~ 11am Dinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) *Please join us on Sunday for A La Carte Brunch from 11am-3pm and Pasta Night from 6-8pm.
Food & Beverage
Men and Ladies’ Locker Rooms
Bar Service ~ 11am to 6pm Daily Light Lunch Fare ~ 11am to 3pm (Monday Only)
Berkeley Room
Available daily for private functions.
Tuscany Wine Room
Available daily for private functions.
Golf Shop
Golf Matt Presnell
843-815-8440
Danny Malone
843-815-8420
Brittany Kennedy
843-815-8442
The Golf Shop
843-815-8444
Director of Golf
Golf Course Superintendent Merchandise Manager
Dining Facilities
Tap Room Men’s Locker Room Ray Fleetwood
Lunch Daily ~ 11am to 4pm (Tuesday & Wednesday; Friday thru Sunday) Dinner* ~ 4pm to 8pm (Wednesday thru Sunday) Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7:00pm (Tuesday thru Friday and Sundays)
Mixed Grille
Member Services
Gatehouse Services
Tap Room
843-815-8428 843-815-8431
843-815-8451
Director of Gatehouse Services
Daily
Concierge Services
Monday Through Saturday Sunday
Spa & Fitness Center
Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday
Daily Private Instruction ~ Daily
River Park
Andrew Rice
843-815-8446 843-247-4688
Krista Dunton
843-290-8714
Director of Instruction Senior Instructor
Spa & Fitness Center 843-815-8985 Derek Lemire
Spa & Fitness Center Manager
6am to 7pm 7am to 7pm 8am to 5pm 8am to 5pm
Open Daily for your use. Please contact Concierge Services for access to the locked containers for kayaking, fishing, crabbing equipment and life jackets.
Halfway Houses
Learning Center
8:30am to 5pm 8:30am to 4pm
Learning Center
*For Guest Passes 843-815-8451 North 843-815-4308 South 843-815-3753
7:30am to 5:30pm
BERKELEY HALL
366 Good Hope Road Bluffton, South Carolina 29909