May/June Newsletter by Berkeley Hall Club

The

Berkeley Hall

Experience

May/June 2014 82nd Edition

Spring in The Lowcountry

Inside This Issue:

Member ActIVITIES Berkeley Hall Charity Cup 2014 PLAYERS AMATEUR

Berkeley Hall

Experience FROM THE CLUBHOUSE

Dear Members, Summer is quickly approaching and I invite you to visit Berkeley Hall and experience all the outdoor activities it has to offer. From playing golf, walking the nature trails, swimming in the pools, to fishing or kayaking at the River Park there are a number of ways to fill your summer days with. After all that activity, you can stop by in the Mixed Grille, Tap Room or Spa Café to sample some of Chef Soulia’s latest creations or enjoy a relaxing massage at the Spa & Fitness Center. May will be a month filled with a wide range of exciting events. Saturday, May 3 is The 140th Running of the Kentucky Derby, make sure to come dressed in your derby attire! Thursday, May 8 the Berkeley Breakfast Club will be hosting Jerry Stewart and Major Steven Bacon, the GOP Primary Candidates for Beaufort County Council. Start your Mother’s Day Weekend off on Saturday, May 10 with a Mom & Me Spa Day and then bring your Mom to the Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11. Our Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 16 at 4pm. The meeting will provide you with mid-year updates for the Club, including financial, membership, real estate, golf, and Club activities. Following the meeting please join us for Happy Hour, followed by a buffet in the Mixed Grill. Preparations for the Berkeley Hall Charity Cup continue for the May 23-24 weekend of events. The Charity Cup has raised over $340,000.00 since 2008 which has gone to support many of our local Lowcountry charities. 2014 Summer Kids Camp begins in June and continues through August. Please look inside for specific activity details. Our Annual Independence Day Celebration runs from June 29-July 4, with our spectacular fireworks display on the 4th. The 15th Annual Player Amateur will be held at Berkeley Hall from July 7-13. There are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer and be part of this great event. I encourage everyone to look inside this latest issue of The Berkeley Hall Experience for details on all of the exciting events scheduled over the next several months. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly at 843.815.8488 or amorris@berkeleyhallclub.com. The staff and I hope you enjoy your spring at Berkeley Hall and look forward to seeing you around the Property. Kindest Regards,

Table of Contents

Community Corner Charity Cup Member Activities Spa & Fitness 4th of July Golf Corner The Players Amateur Learning Center Golf Maintenance River Park Phone List & Hours of Operation

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Welcome! NEW MEMBERS

Charles & Rozanne Aimone Savannah, GA Richard & Elizabeth Angelone Warwick, RI Monty & Millie Brown St. Augustine, FL Volker Kettering & Rosemary Clark Bluffton, SC Dr. Robert Garrison Lexington, SC Marian Green Bluffton, SC Ian & Susan Harrison Weymouth, MA David Kennedy Savannah, GA Dr. Mark & Theresa Lenz Racine, WI Steven & Peggy Mayconich Bluffton, SC Paul & Nicola McBride Bluffton, SC Jerry and Pam Okarma Hilton Head Island, SC

General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

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Laura Schaffer, MD Macon, GA John Skeadas Savannah, GA Claus Villebro Bluffton, SC

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Community corner

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 complementary 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 including wine, 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 50” 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 and walk-in showers and a tub. These suites are each equipped with a refreshment center that includes a wet bar, microwave, bar refrigerator and 32” flat screen TV with digital cable. Each master suite opens onto its own private porch with seating for two, perfect for early morning or late afternoon enjoyment. The second level features a large sitting room with 32” flat screen TV with digital cable, well suited for use as a lounge for a card game or children’s activity area, and washer and dryer, iron and ironing board. The two spacious second floor suites each feature 2 queen-size beds, a 32” flat screen TV with digital cable, a computer desk and individual bath with tub and separate walk-in shower. 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 town suite that includes the great room, kitchen and second floor suites (2 bedrooms/2 baths), a combination of the main town suite 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

B ERKELEY H ALL CL U B

Unlimited Daily Golf g r ou 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 guests’ 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 pecial G olf C ottage R ates 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.

Community corner

Report from the Architectural Review Board

by Wendy Wagner, ARB Administrator We are pleased to announce that we have hit a milestone reaching our mid-way point for build out. Expectations are for another busy year, as we have already received plans for an additional 8 new homes for review. That brings our total to twelve homes currently under construction and another fifteen plans under review. Six of those plans in the review stage have been approved and should be starting construction shortly. Currently, there are 278 completed homes in the community, which represent a 50.2% build out. We are currently having an issue with personal trash being placed into the construction dumpsters. Please keep in mind that these dumpsters are meant for construction trash only and the contractors must pay for the weight of the dumpster each time it’s collected. Please refrain from throwing any personal trash into any construction dumpster! If you need information on trash collection services, please contact the ARB or Concierge Services.

Friends of Member’s Referral Program

Berkeley Hall A Private Golf Club Community

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. the

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Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort Hotel

Once again, Berkeley Hall is offering our Members the opportunity to purchase a 2014 Beach Club Membership at the newly renovated and refurbished Westin Resort and Spa, which is located in the Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Membership will be valid from March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and entitles you to the following services: • Parking privileges at their hotel • Access to their private beach • Use of beach towels • 10% discount at the Turtles Restaurant located on the poolside deck The cost for this Beach Club Membership is $300. Daily passes are also available for $25 per vehicle. For more information, please contact the Concierge at 843.815.8494 or email Bob Ring at bring@berkeleyhallclub.com.

Javier the Tailor Javier is in the clubhouse every Saturday morning between the hours of 9:30-11am to tailor pieces of clothing for our Members. After he takes your measurements in the locker room, he returns to his shop in Beaufort to complete the work, then returns the following Saturday to deliver your clothing. No appointments are necessary.

Barber Services Are Available in Clubhouse Kenneth Browning is in the Men’s Locker Room to give haircuts every Saturday from 9am to 2:30pm. No appointments are necessary, but if you wish to reserve a time he can be reached at 912-441-6855.

Berkeley Hall

Charity Cup

May 24 Play for Charity and Support our Troops by becoming a Memorial Day Sponsor The Berkeley Hall Charity Cup is being held during Memorial Day Weekend this year and we are offering a special recognition opportunity. Donate a Sponsorship of $1,000 or more and choose to use a playing slot for an active duty soldier. These Sponsors will be recognized separately as Memorial Day Sponsors. Can you think of a better way to spend Memorial Day weekend or to recognize our troops? A side benefit is that these soldiers hit the ball a lot further than we do! Regardless of how you choose to sign up for the Berkeley Hall Charity Cup, our local community needs your support, so sign up soon!

WATCH IT! Click Here to View The WHHI-TV Segment

WHHI-TV Films Its Weekly Show at Berkeley Hall Maren Rogers, Director of Catering and Special Events made a guest appearance on WHHI-TV’s community program 843TV, which was filmed on the grounds of the Grand Verandah in the rear of the clubhouse. 843TV is a weekly television show that provides community organizations a television platform to inform viewers of local news and events happening within the 843 area code. The co-hosts of the show are Wayne Morris, General Manager and Carrie Smoot-Manning of the Village Spa. During her interview, Maren discussed the beautiful venues at Berkeley Hall to host a Membersponsored function such as a special event or wedding as well as, the opportunities for membership.

Berkeley Hall

Charity Cup May 23-24, 2014

Supporting Lowcountry Charities EVENT SCHEDULE Friday, May 23 6pm: Opening Cocktail Party, Open Bar & Silent Auction Berkeley Hall Clubhouse Saturday May 24 Charity Cup Golf Tournament 8am: Registration and Breakfast Buffet, Mixed Grille 10am: Charity Cup Golf Tournament Shotgun Start, North Course, Tournament, Lunch Low Gross & Low Net Prize, Hole-in-One prizes and On-Course Contests Saturday Evening, May 24 6pm: Gala, Open Bar, Silent/Live Auction, Raffle Berkeley Hall Clubhouse Golf Package: $450 per person (Includes Golf Tournament, Cocktail Party and Gala) Cocktail Party and Gala Package: $175 per person (Includes Cocktail Party and Gala)

SPONSORSHIP & PACKAGE PRICING Diamond Sponsor: $15,000 Sign by 3 Holes, listing in tournament brochure and all media publications, (8) entries to the Golf Tournament and (10) additional tickets to the Opening Cocktail Party and Gala Platinum Sponsor: $10,000 Sign by 2 Holes, listing in tournament brochure and all media publications, 6) entries to the Golf Tournament and (8) additional tickets to the Opening Cocktail Party and Gala Gold Sponsor: $5,000 Sign by Hole, listing in tournament brochure and all media publications, (4) entries to the Golf Tournament and (4) additional tickets to the Opening Cocktail Party and Gala Silver Sponsor: $2,500 Sign by Hole, listing in tournament brochure and all media publications, (2) entries to the Golf Tournament and (2) additional tickets to the Opening Cocktail Party and Gala Hole Sponsor: $1,000 Sign by Hole, listing in Gala program and (1) entry for Golf Tournament, Opening Cocktail Party and Gala Tee Sponsor: $200 Sign by Tee Box and listing in Gala program

Contact the Berkeley Hall Pro Shop at 843-815-8440 to register for the golf event and Concierge Services at 843-815-8494 to register for the Cocktail Party and Gala. Entries gained through sponsorships may be donated towards having Military or First Responders participate in the event. Or you may sponsor a soldier to attend the event. Notify Phil Anselmo (pndanselmo@hargray.com) or Bonnie Caldwell (bonniecaldwell@hotmail.com) of your request.

Member Activities

The 140th Running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3 at 5:30pm

$25++ per person, *Member Charge Bar Select your favorite horse, come dressed in Derby attire, order your favorite drink and enjoy the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby with your friends. Party begins at 5:30 pm on the Verandah • Early Times Mint Juleps • Grey Goose Oaks Lilies • Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres ~ Horseradish BBQ Shrimp Cocktail, Louisville Hot Browns, Mini Corn Pudding Tarts

“Run for the Roses” • Post Time 6:10pm Blue Grass Dining Stations

Grilled Asparagus & Fresh Mozzarella Display, Pomegranate Balsamic Vinaigrette Blue Crab Deviled Eggs, Beef Tenderloin Sliders with Port Wine, Fig Jam & Blue Cheese Butter, Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, Henry Bains Sauce Bourbon Balls, Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

Ladies Art Classes

May 6, June 10, July 15, August 12 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 her own canvas and takes it with her when completed to either display in her 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.

Concierge Services As golf, recreation and clubhouse facilities at Berkeley Hall set a standard for excellence, so does our commitment to serve our Membership. Whether it involves booking a dinner reservation in our Tuscany Wine Room, scheduling a scenic tour of Savannah or Charleston or enjoying a massage at the Spa or arranging exclusive beach club access, our goal is to help you make the most of your Club experiences. The Club Concierge is also a wonderful source of information regarding community activities, available sight-seeing tours, boating excursions or other activities of your choosing. Located in the Clubhouse, concierge services can also assist you with travel reservations for hotels, airlines, and car rentals. For assistance, call 843.815.8494 or email concierge@berkeleyhallclub.com.

Book Club

The

Monday, May 5 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room

ROOM by Emma Donoghue

To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it’s where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years. Through determination, ingenuity, and fierce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it’s not enough...not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, one that relies on her young son’s bravery and a lot of luck. What she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work. Told entirely in the language of the energetic, pragmatic fiveyear-old Jack, ROOM is a celebration of resilience and the limitless bond between parent and child, a brilliantly executed novel about what it means to journey from one world to another. Review by Amazon.com

Monday, June 2 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Hetty “Handful” Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke’s daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women. Kidd’s sweeping novel is set in motion on Sarah’s eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership of ten year old Handful, who is to be her handmaid. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty-five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shaping each other’s destinies and forming a complex relationship marked by guilt, defiance, estrangement and the uneasy ways of love. As the stories build to a riveting climax, this exquisitely written novel is a triumph of storytelling that looks with unswerving eyes at a devastating wound in American history, through women whose struggles for liberation, empowerment, and expression will leave no reader unmoved. Review by Goodreads For further information concerning the Ladies Book Club, please contact Wendy Hansen at hansenwendyj@gmail.com.

Berkeley Breakfast Club

Meet the GOP Primary Candidates for Beaufort County Council Thursday, May 8 at 8-9:30am Jerry Stewart is a two-term incumbent from District #6 which includes the areas of Sun City, Okatie and Pinckney Colony. Jerry has a Phd. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Idaho, with post-doctoral studies at Washington University and MIT. With a professional background as a Ph.D. Chemist, he has been a professor, a manager with the U.S. Department of Energy, CEO and chairman of an international technology company, and a consultant to business as well as state and local government. Jerry has served on the Bluffon Economic Development Committee, Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling Board, HHI/ Bluffton Government Affairs Committee, Sun City’s Government & Business Affairs Committee and Member of the Greater Island Committee. Stewart’s challenger for the seat in the upcoming election is Major Steven Bacon, who retired as a career officer with 25 years of service in both the United States Army and Air Force. Major Bacon completed his undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in December of 1973. He has earned two Master’s degrees--one from Webster University in International Politics and Business and one from the University of Alabama (UA) in Military History and currently teaches at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, and online for American Military University. For reservations, please call Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 or email bhcfrontdesk@berkeleyhallclub.com. All Members and guests are welcome. The cost for breakfast is $9/pp and is served at 8 am.

Mother’s Day brunch

Sunday, May 11 Reservations from 12-2pm; $32++ adults, $15++ children 4 & up Complimentary Champagne Mimosas & Shirley Temples Fresh Bakeries Berry Mini Martini’s with Mascarpone Cream & Strawberry Basil Jam Freshly Baked Assorted Pastries

Brunch Selections Apple Smoked Bacon Chambord Raspberry & Cream Stuffed French Toast, Maple Syrup Zucchini & Cheddar Hashbrowns

Chef’s Omelet Station with Black Forest Ham, Garden Vegetables, Assorted Cheese

Lunch Selections Grilled Asparagus Salad Display with Baby Greens, Roma Tomatoes, Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan Hydro Bibb Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Shaved Feta Cheese, Golden Pineapple, Picked Red Onions, Mimosa Vinaigrette Parmesan Crusted Chicken Medallions, Pancetta, Roasted Tomatoes & Sweet Red Pepper Sauce Carving of Tarragon Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Port Wine demi-glace, Gorgonzola Garlic Bread

Dessert Selections Strawberry Shortcake Shooters with Lemon Sabayon, Dark Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Chambord Sauce, Fresh Fruit Tarts, Gourmet Petit Fores, Sea Salt Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream Station, Berries, Shaved Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Mocha Whipped Cream Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee, Selected Teas Please confirm your reservations online at berkeleyhallclub.com or call the Concierge at 843.815.8494.

Cuban Night Saturday, May 17, 6-9pm

Entertainment provided by a Cuban DJ Authentic Cigar Rolling by Alejandro Jesus Marquino

Mojitos, Beer & Wine Included Menu Appetizer Fresh Made Guacamole Station with Corn Tortillas, Crispy Plantains and Garden Vegetables Dinner Buffet Fried Calamari with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce Beef Empanadas with Fresh Herb Sour Cream Dipping Sauce Guava Barbecued Chicken Pineapple Chimichuri Marinated Skirt Steak with Mofungo (Mashed Plantains) Carved Crispy Whole American Red Snapper Station with Exotic Fruit Chutney and Yellow Rice Caramel Orange Scented Flan with Fresh Fruit Dessert Mojito Cheese Cake Dulce de Leche Gelato Bar $65++ per person, Member Charge Liquor Only

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.

Slow-Paced Mah-Jongg

NEW

Every Tuesday at 3pm, Ladies Locker Room All ladies are invited to a new slower paced Mah-Jongg group coordinated by Connie Wedel. Please contact her with any questions or to join in the game.

Member Activities The Berkeley Gardens

Italian Wine Dinner

Tuesday, May 6, 6pm Presented by RNDC Wines of South Carolina Berkeley Hall has the privilege of having the owner of Seghesio Winery to take us on his journey through the Seghesio winemaking family heritage which began in 1895. Their collection of wines pay homage to their family’s tradition, passion and dedication to over a century of awardwinning winemaking. You’re in for a real treat for this wine dinner paired with some of Chef John Soulia’s special dishes. 6pm Welcome, Tap Room Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres & Opening Wines 6:30pm Wine Dinner, Berkeley Room 1st Course

Maine Lobster Carpaccio presented with citrus gelee, shaved aged Provolone, fresh peppercorn mélange, brioche French toast, Italian parsley oil 2012 Seghesio Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2nd Course

Baby Roasted Beets & Greens Salad served with European cucumbers, shaved carrots, Bell Vitano Merlot cheese, pancetta lardoons, oak scented celeriac dressing 2009 Seghesio Family Vineyards Sangiovese

2014 Summer Kid’s Camp

June 24-27; July 1-2 (Tuesday & Wednesday) July 15-18; July 22-25; August 5-8; August 12-15 Tuesday-Friday 9:30am -3pm; Ages 5-11 Meet in the Fazio Room at the Learning Center Summer camp days consist of playing in the Berkeley bubble, dress up, playing lawn games, basketball, monster slides, swimming, kayak or boating, tennis and golf lessons, recipe cooking with the Berkeley Hall Chef’s, summertime crafts, and loads of fun! All sessions have a maximum attendance of 16 children, except July 1st & 2nd that allow 30. Items to Bring to Camp Bag with Sunscreen, Bathing Suit, Cover Up, Water Shoes or Flip Flops, Personal Swim Goggles, Tennis Shoes & Racquet, Golf Clubs (Kids can share). Please register early! $60.00 daily rate, $225.00 (4) Day Camp Week Register online or contact Maren Rogers at 843.815.8493 or email mrogers@berkeleyhallclub.com.

3rd Course

Kobe Beef Cannelloni stuffed with dried cherries & gorgonzola, then fried & finished with Italian chocolate cream soda reduction 2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Rockpile Zinfandel Entrée

Fennel Roasted Domestic Lamb Chops presented with wild mushroom risotto, zucchini & Italian eggplant finished with Cassis demi & Gremolata garni 2009 Seghesio Omaggio, Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Dessert

Chocolate covered cherry gelato profiterole Cinnamon sweet potato waffle with vanilla mascarpone & fig caramel drizzle White chocolate cherry biscotti 2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel $95++ per person, limited to 40 members

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

SPa & FITNESS

Full-Body Exercises

by Derek Lemire, Spa & Fitness Center Manager

In order for your workouts to become more efficient and effective, you should include full-body exercises as a staple in your training. Single muscle group exercises certainly have their place, but a full-body exercise that works multiple muscle groups at one time will give you the following benefits:

More Calories Burned in Less Time - Because so many muscle groups are contracting at one time your body requires a lot more energy expenditure to complete the movement. Performing a circuit of a few of these exercises is a great way to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. Elevated Heart-Rate - As previously stated, full-body exercises require an increase in energy expenditure, thus creating an elevated heart rate. This will allow you to get both a strength and cardio benefit from one session. This 2-in-1 workout goes back to your workouts becoming more efficient. Increased Metabolism - When we exercise, our bodies require more energy and our metabolism increases in order to supply it. If our exercises use more energy as discussed above, not only will we burn more calories and become more cardiovascularly fit, but our metabolism will increase even more. Note: Ask our professionals at the fitness center about our metabolic program if you want to get serious about losing weight. Become More Functionally Fit - Functionally fit means that you are fit for the things you do either for fun, work, or everyday life. Most every movement you do in life requires a lot more than just one muscle group. Also, full-body exercises require you to engage your core in order to stabilize the rest of your body. This will allow you to achieve a strong foundation, and a strong foundation is the key to any kind of movement no matter what the activity. So if you want the time you spend in the Fitness Center to be more effective, then consider including some full-body exercises in your daily routine. Our staff professionals are always available to assist you in developing such a program.

Mom & Me Spa Day

Saturday, May 10; 10-4pm; $125/pp Enjoy a fun filled afternoon with your daughter this weekend, bring your comfy clothes and be ready to get pampered! All ladies will enjoy express facials, massages, chair massages, and reflexology performed by our esthetician and massage therapists, as well as sampling of refreshing drinks, bubbly cocktails, fresh fruits, & tea sandwiches. Please call the Spa & Fitness Center to book your time in advance.

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

R続 Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek) $20/class for Members and Guests {unless pre-paid}

TUESDAY Cycling* @ 10:00am (Nan)

$12/Member; Guests $15; *Please sign-up ahead of time

Total Body Conditioning @ 3:30pm (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 @ 3:30pm (Silja) $8/Member (unless pre-paid); Guests $10

FRIDAY Cardio Sculpt @ 9:30am (Erin) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Tennis Clinic @ 9:30am (Paul) $12/Member; Guests $15

SATURDAY Zumba @ 9am (Zanne) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

Yoga ~ Wednesdays @ 10:15am

July 4th Signature Celebration

Our 6th Annual Signature 4th of July Celebration plans to be another full week of activities for the entire family. In addition to a stunning fireworks display on Friday, July 4th, the list of activities include: Golf Clinics, Tennis Events, Kid’s Day Camps, Tex Mex & Goofy Games Night, Porches & Sweet Tea Night at the Clubhouse, Mega Pool Parties, and a 5K Fun Run/Walk for both adults and children. Jun All reservations can be secured online at www.berkeleyhallclub.com or through Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 or concierge@berkeleyhallclub.com. We look forward to hosting this very special signature event for every Member of Berkeley Hall!

Event Schedule Sunday, June 29 5-6:30pm Happy Hour, Tap Room 6-8pm Pasta Night ~ Salads, Pizzas, Pasta Stations & Desserts {$17.95+/adult, $8.95+/child}

Monday, June 30 9 -11am Guided Kayak Trip {$25/per person, includes cooler of sodas & waters} 10 -11am Complimentary Children’s Golf Clinic, Learning Center 10am, 2pm, 4pm Guided Pontoon Boat Cruises of the Okatie River {Minimum of 5 passengers required} Price: $30/adult, includes cooler of sodas & waters, $20/children 12 yrs and under

Tuesday, July 1 9:30-3pm July 4th Week ~ Special Kid’s Day Camp {Price: $50/per child, per day} Kid’s Camp Shirt, All Beverages, Lunch & Ice Cream 10 -11am Complimentary Adult Golf Clinic, Learning Center 10am, 2pm, 4pm Guided Pontoon Boat Cruises of the Okatie River {Minimum of 5 passengers required} Price: $30/adult, includes cooler of sodas & waters, $20/children 12 yrs and under 4pm Stars & Stripes 9-Hole Twilight Golf {$5/per player} 6:30pm Sizzling Summer Tex Mex Night & Goofy Games Event Complimentary Margarita’s, $3 Corona’s, Complimentary Sno Cones Music, Mobile Laser Tag, Tiki Hut Bounce House & Slide Combo Price: $20++/adults, $15++/children (ages 4-11)

Wednesday, July 2 930-3pm July 4th Week ~ Special Kid’s Day Camp {$50/per child, per day} Kid’s Camp Shirt, All Beverages, Lunch & Ice Cream 10am, 2pm, 4pm Guided Pontoon Boat Cruises of the Okatie River {Minimum of 5 passengers required} Price: $30/adult, includes cooler of sodas & waters, $20/children 12 yrs and under 6-9pm Magnolias, Porches & Sweet Tea Night at the Clubhouse Meet & Greet, Beaufort’s Southern Cookbook Belle Sample Sweet Tea Vodka, Carolina Micro-Brews, White Wines & Southern Charm Menu For the Kids: Wild West Shootout, Disney Bounce House, Hair Wrapping DJ, Alan Palchak with Line Dance Class & Shag Partner Lessons

Price: $20++/adults, $15.00++/children

Thursday, July 3 Complimentary Family Three Hole Golf Challenge Meet at the Learning Center, 15 minute tee times

10am

10am, 2pm, 4pm Guided Pontoon Boat Cruises of the Okatie River {Minimum of 5 passengers required} Price: $30/adult, includes cooler of sodas & waters, $20/children 12 yrs and under 11am - 4pm

Berkeley Hall Mega Pool Party & All American Cookout

*Pool Only Open for Guests of the Grand Pool Party due to Pool Occupancy

19’ Wave Waterslide, Dolphin Slide Combo, Sno Cones All-Day Patriotic Crafts & July 4th Favors DJ, Trivia, Whacky Water Challenges, Kids & Family, Water-balloon Toss Price: $20.00++ /adults, $16.00++/children

Friday, July 4th 7am

Liberty Bell 5K ~ Registration

8am

Liberty Bell Adults 5K Fun Run, Walk, or Bike

9am

Liberty Bell Children’s Fun Run, Walk

Following

Awards Presentation & Continental Breakfast at the Clubhouse Price: $20++/adult, $15++/child

10-11am

Complimentary Adults Golf Clinic, Learning Center

11am-4pm

Berkeley Hall Mega Pool Party & All American Cookout

*Pool Only Open for Guests of the Grand Pool Party due to Pool Occupancy

All Day

27’ Dual Lane Roaring River Waterslide with Slip-n-Dip Pool Tiki Hut Wet Combo Slide & Bounce House All-Day Patriotic Crafts & July 4th Favors DJ, Trivia, Whacky Water Challenges, Kids & Family, Water-balloon Toss Price: $20.00++ /adults, $16.00++/children Flag Day Golf Tournament Entry fee will be $10.00 per player and will go towards prizes.

4-6pm

Guided Kayak Trip {$25/pp, includes cooler of sodas & waters}

6:30-9:30pm

Annual Berkeley Hall Patriotic Celebration Low Country Cookout, Family Carnival & Fireworks Showcase Divided Air Conditioned Clubhouse Entry based on the Member’s Last Name Please request Seating for either the Indoors or Outdoors. (2) Awesome Photo Booths with Costumes for Wild & Crazy Patriotic Memories (4) Full Service Bar Zones including Liquor, Beer, Wine & Sodas/Waters (4) BBQ Cookout Buffets, (2) Dessert Stations with Jumbo Ice Cream Bar Family Carnival – Basketball Shoot Out, 30’ Bungee Interactive, Sports Combo Bouncer Kid’s Dinner Buffet adjacent to the Carnival Carnival Game, Golf Chipping Game, Fishing Game Patriotic Tattoos & Hand Painting SAVANNAH Kettle Corn & Cotton Candy

DJ & Lighting, Celebrates July 4th at Berkeley Hall {JLK Events} A Celebration with Music Throughout the Decades, Dancing, Show Tunes, Patriotic Songs

Price: $65.00++ adults, $35.00++ children (Ages 4-11)

G GOLF

The Rules Corner

NEWS & NOTES Thank you to all the Members and Guests who participated in Berkeley Hall’s Spring Tournament Season. We had a very successful spring season with increased participation and competitive formats for all the tournaments. We were fortunate to escape a few threatening weather forecasts by the good graces of Mother Nature. Hats off to her. Congratulations to all our winners as we look forward to another successful tournament season this fall. If you have any questions about upcoming events please contact the Golf Shop at 843.815.8444, and we would be happy to assist. Thank you again for all of your continued support as we move into the Summer Season.

Summer Reciprocal Program The summer reciprocal program will begin May 27. Final details are being negotiated with neighboring Clubs to assist Members and Guests with the opportunity to travel and experience area Clubs. Some of the area clubs participating along with us are Belfair, Chechessee Creek, Colleton River, Haig Point, Hampton Hall, Long Cove, Oldfield, Old Tabby Links, Secession GC, Wexford, Sea Pines Country Club and May River at Palmetto Bluff. As a Member, you may typically play these courses for a $50+ tax reciprocal fee. Arrangements must be made for you by a member of the professional staff no earlier than 7-days in advance and are subject to availability at each club. Additional arrangements are being made to help with special availability and rates to include morning tee-times in certain circumstances. Guests are welcome to join you and will pay the “accompanied” guest rate plus cart fee at each facility. In the case of Chechessee Creek & Secession GC, additional fees are required. If you have any questions or would like to set up a reciprocal time, please call the Golf Shop at 843.815-8444.

From The Golf & Greens Committee The enjoyment of playing golf is one of the primary benefits of being a member of Berkeley Hall. In order to provide a continued positive golfing experience, the Golf and Greens Committee has begun a focus on improving the Pace of Play for the benefit of all players. The fact is that slow play detracts from the enjoyment of the game for many players. In a recent study conducted by the National Golf Foundation, “slow play-having to wait on the group in front more than a few times” was cited by 91% of those surveyed as something that bothers them most and detracts from their golf experience. There is a responsibility, on all players and administrators, to ensure that golf is played at a good pace and a pace appropriate to the course being played. We at Berkeley Hall have determined that under normal conditions four hours is an appropriate guideline for a foursome to complete 18 holes of golf. As part of the Committee’s ongoing focus on Pace of Play, a series of short educational videos and articles provided by the USGA will be made available. The first video in this series addresses: “BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT SHOT.”

WATCH IT! Click Here to View The Pace of Play Video

TRUE OR FALSE??? A player approaches his ball on the putting green to lift and clean it, but accidentally drops his putter on the ball and it moves. According to Rule 20-1, the player incures no penalty if he accidentally moves his ball in the process of cleaning it. Is that statement true or false? {See Answer At Bottom Of Page}

You Might Be A Slow Player If...

You don’t even think about yardage or club selection until it is your turn to play. Please find your yardage and make your club selection while the previous player is hitting so you are ready to play when it is your turn. Remember, at Berkeley Hall we play golf in less than 4 hours.

2014 Tournament Schedule Couples Member ~ Member Berkeley Hall Charity Cup Club Championship 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

May 2-3 May 24 May 30-31 Sept. 19 Oct. 11 Oct. 15-18 Oct. 21-23 Nov. 7-8 Nov. 14-15 Dec. 4-6

THE RULES CORNER ANSWER: FALSE The player incurred a penalty stroke under Rule 182a because the movement of the ball was not directly attributable to the specific act of marking the position of or lifting the ball.

The Golf Corner

Tournament Results 2014 Couples Member~Guest Overall CHAMPIONS Mike & Debbie Webb ~ Jim & Wendy Miller Low Gross

Jeff & Julie Grime ~ Michael & Gail Garcia 2014 Couples Member~Guest Champions Mike & Debbie Webb ~ Jim & Wendy Miller

2nd Net

Scott Maxwell & Janet Garrity ~ Gerald & Mary Lou Lawrence 3rd net

Steve and Lori Delaney ~ Chuck and Lori Witz

MEMBER~MEMBER WOMEN’S OVERALL CHAMPION

Diana Haran & Irene Miller BERKELEY HALL FLIGHT

Winner ~ Lori Delaney & Donna Stamey WADE HAMPTON FLIGHT

Winner – Denise Hobbie & Debbie Webb Low Gross – Linda Arns & Dee Skinner MEN’S OVERALL CHAMPION

Wayne Hoffman & David Shinton BERKELEY HALL FLIGHT

Winner – Mike Dingus & Jeff Grime Low Gross – Scott Murphy & Steve Southern WADE HAMPTON FLIGHT

Winner – Joe Flowers & Gene Schraeder Low Gross – Ron Seagraves & David Tallcott SHADOW CREEK FLIGHT

Winner – John Arnett & Mike Carmichael Low Gross – Andy Sivak & Johnny Ussery ESTANCIA FLIGHT

Winner – Gene Schrader & Karl Deblitz Low Gross – Brian Barney & Mark Conreaux

SPRING Member-Guest OVERALL CHAMPION

Rob Star & Jeff Bauer BERKELEY HALL FLIGHT

Winner – Greg Stamey & Billy Pressley Runner Up – Tony Nimmer & Gary Davis WADE HAMPTON FLIGHT

Winner – Gregg Brunson & Hank Foy Runner Up – Kevin Danca & Jeff Gottschall SHADOW CREEK FLIGHT

Winner - John Langhorne & John Starcevich Runner Up – Dickie Elliott & Carl Tucker ESTANCIA FLIGHT

Winner – Gene Schraeder Runner Up – Michael Brotsky & Gary Pasek STOCK FARM FLIGHT

Winner – Robert Elliott & Jeff Cox Runner Up – Scott Carr & Jon Dickinson INVERNESS FLIGHT

Winner – Dan Barney & Kevin Barney Runner Up – Marty Coyne & Bob Cabot

The Fazio Room

2014 Spring Member~Guest Champions Rob Star & Jeff Bauer

Tournament Dates

July 7-13, 2014

The Players Amateur By Steve Wilmot, RBC Heritage Tournament Director The Heritage Classic Foundation wants you to be a part of the 15th Annual Players Amateur at Berkeley Hall. There are many ways that you can support this great event. Volunteers: We are looking for people to volunteer on several different committees. Tournament volunteers are requested to work a minimum of three shifts during a 7 day period from July 7-13. Every attempt will be made to honor your requests based on available job assignments. All volunteers will be charged a $40 registration fee, and for that you will receive a special Player’s Amateur logo’d golf shirt and hat as a thank you for donating your time. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Diana Haran at jdgeorge12@gmail.com or call 843.815.5441.

Housing Volunteers: Please consider opening your home to one of the world’s top amateurs. We plan to ask little of our hosts, except to make new friends with these talented young men. The Players Amateur will provide them with all meals. Players will be arriving Monday, July 7. Practice Rounds are Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. The Contestant-Amateur tournament will be played on Wednesday and the competition will run from Thursday to Sunday. Most players will be departing on Sunday evening or Monday morning. Please contact Randy Wright at ranjanwright@verizon.net or 843.815.3456 if you would like to open your home to a player. Sponsors: There are several levels of sponsorship that give you the opportunity to play in

the Contestant-Amateur held on Wednesday, July 9th. This full day competitive fun is a unique opportunity to play golf with a fantastic amateur golfer who may become a future star on the PGA TOUR. Please contact Andy McMillen at andy@heritageclassicfoundation.com or call 843.671.2448 at the Heritage Classic Foundation for more information on sponsorship. Thank you for considering how best you can support this special event.

Steve Wilmot Tournament Director RBC Heritage

Matt Kuchar Chips It to Win It at the RBC Heritage

Matt Kuchar

Matt Kuchar chipped in for birdie from the front bunker on the 18th green on Sunday at to win the 46th RBC Heritage presented by Boeing. Beginning the final round four shots back, he tore up the Harbour Town Course, making seven birdies in his first ten holes to overtake third round leader Luke Donald. Matt is a graduate of Georgia Tech and played in the 2006 Players Amateur. He joined the PGA Tour in 2007 and has since won 7 PGA Tour events with career earnings totaling $29,537,000.

BIG Weekend For Players Amateur Alumi Not just one but two wins on the PGA Tour on the same weekend! That‘s what happened when Patrick Reed won the World Golf Championship-Cadillac Championship at the Trump National Doral and Chesson Hadley won the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour win of his career. The PGA Tour’s Puerto Open Patrick Reed was played opposite the WGC event for tour players not exempt into the WGC. Patrick Reed played his college golf at Augusta State University where he was on two NCAA Championship teams and played in The Players Amateur in 2008, 2009 and 2010. This was the third PGA Tour Title in his last 14 starts for the 23 year old in the past six months. One hour later, Chesson Hadley sank his final putt to win the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour win in only his 13th start on Tour. He did so with birdies on his final 2 holes to score a 5 under 67. This gives Chesson a 2-year exemption on the PGA Tour as well as, an invitation to The Players Championship and Chesson Hadley the Masters. Chesson Played his college golf at Georgia Tech and played in the Players Amateur in 2007, 2008 & 2009. Danny Lee, who placed second to Chesson, also played in The Players Amateur in 2008 & 2010.

Hunter Stewart

2013 Players Am Champion

Daniel Nisbet

2012 Players Am Champion

Dear Fellow Members, Thank you once again for your support of last year’s Players Amateur. It was truly a great success and now with the 2014 Tournament scheduled to begin on July 10, there is a lot of work being done behind the scenes to prepare for it. We’re hopeful that all of you will be involved in some way. It has always been our goal to host the best amateur golf tournament in the country, while at the same time, raise much needed funds for local charities. This has always been a big challenge and cannot be accomplished without your support. We greatly appreciated the generous donations we have received from benefactors in the past, and hope that this year; even a greater number of Members will choose to participate financially. The ultimate goal would be to raise the bar to 100% of our Members making some form of financial contribution. Several sponsorship packages are being offered with different benefits listed with each package, but please keep in mind that any donation is appreciated whether it is $20 or $20,000. The “2-Club” {as explained in the adjacent column} is just one of the ways you can contribute as a Sponsor. Members who join the “2-Club” receive a shirt and hat for their contribution of $2 for every 2 recorded during the tournament ($60 value). If you are willing to participate, please speak to a member of our professional staff in the Golf Shop. All of the net proceeds from The Players Amateur are donated to local charities, so please help us to achieve our goals. Sincerely,

Duke Delcher

Tom McKnight

Co-Founder of the Players Am

You are invited to join the Players Amateur “2” Club! Help support four outstanding nonprofit organizations:

Bluffton Self Help Hospice of the Lowcountry Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation It’s easy! Simply pledge $2.00 for every 2 made during the Players Amateur tournament at Berkeley Hall Club. Since its inception in 2012 the “2” Club has donated $25,000 to charity. In 2013, there were 138 “2s” made during tournament play which helped the “2” Club donate $10,000 to local charities. Each member upon pledging will receive one special logoed Shirt and Hat designed for “2” Club Supporters only. The cost of the shirt and hat will be deducted from the total amount owed to charity. At the conclusion of the event the total number of 2’s will be calculated and members will be notified. Here’s how it works: If 150 - 2’s are made during 2014 Players Amateur: 150 x $2.00 = $300.00 $300.00 less $60.00 (payment for one shirt and hat) = $240.00 total contribution by the member.

Unless otherwise indicated on your pledge form, all collected proceeds will be split 50/50 between the four charities. If you would like to join or receive more information about the “2” Club, please contact Andy McMillen, Tournament Coordinator at andy@heritageclassicfoundation.com or at 843.671.2448.

PLAYERS AMATEUR PLEDGE FORM Click Here to View PDF

Nautica Announced as Title Sponsor of the Players Am The Players Amateur is proud to be celebrating its 15th Anniversary July 7-13, 2014. The Players Amateur formed its partnership with the RBC Heritage in 2004 and was one of the first major amateur golf events of its kind to offer its champion an exemption into a PGA TOUR event. This world-class experience is only possible through the generous contributions and donations received from tournament sponsors and volunteers of Berkeley Hall. We are extremely excited to announce a new major sponsor of the Players Amateur for 2014. We are Steve Wilmot, RBC Heritage Tournament Director, pleased to welcome Nautica as the presenting sponsor of the Players Amateur. This announcement was Cameron Tringale, PGA TOUR Player, Jason Parker, of Nautica made at the RBC Heritage Media Day by Cameron Tringale, PGA Tour player and Nautica Brand Ambassador. In his announcement he stated; “As an alumnus of The Players Amateur, I am excited to see that Nautica, one of my sponsors on the PGA TOUR, is coming on board to support the tournament. The Players Amateur features the best of the best in amateur golf, and has a track record of producing future tour players while offering an unforgettable experience, one that I am grateful to have experienced during my amateur career.”

learning center

New At The Learning Center! Long Iron Practice Bunkers Two long iron practice bunkers have been constructed on the north side of the driving range to practice your approach shots from fairway bunkers. These bunkers have been designed as typical fairway bunkers found on our golf courses with proper drainage and four inches of packed sand. They resemble the same sand conditions found in our fairway bunkers, but not the sand conditions you will experience in our new “Better Billy Bunkers.” Fairway bunkers will normally play firmer than the new Better Billy Bunkers that have been constructed adjacent to the greens. These long iron bunkers will be set up daily with bag stands showing the exact distances to each targeted area and rakes to help maintain each hitting area.

Andrew’s Specialty Clinics

Wedge Project Clinic Thurs. May 22, 3-5pm & Thurs. June 12, 3-5pm Andrew will be offering a session based on his research for the Wedge Project. Class is limited to 6 people. $55/Member, $85/ Non-members. Elite Junior Camp June 25-28; July 30-31; Aug. 1-2; 9am-5pm A 4-day Golf Camp for advanced juniors who are interested in playing competitive and collegiate golf. The program includes lunch each day and a fitness program, TrackMan analysis, tournament preparation and equipment evaluation. There will also be on-course instruction each day. Non-boarding fee is $1400 per golfer and the student to teacher ratio is 4-1. Please contact Andrew at 843.247.4688 for details and boarding fees.

Andrew’s New Website

Andrew Rice has recently launched his new site: www.andrewricegolf.com/berkeley-hall-club/. A new video entitled “The Wedge Project” was filmed at the Berkeley Hall’s Practice and Learning Center. Please click on link below to view: www.andrewricegolf.com/the-wedge-project/.

WATCH IT! Click Here to View The “Chipping” Video

Chipping: 1-Method with 3-Different Clubs by Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction

Golfers love to chip with their favorite club. Regardless of what the shot or situation calls for around the green, the majority of golfers are going to use their ‘go to’ club. That is fine if you are a genius around the greens and have the talent and touch to create any shot with that “favorite’ club, but I am sorry to say that there are very few golfers who can hit those shots on call.. There is an easier way. I would suggest a simple philosophy where you use one method and get accustomed to applying that method to one of three clubs around the greens. The clubs are as follows: • 7 or 8 iron: This club produces a shot that flies 1/3 of the total distance in the air and rolls the other 2/3 along the ground like a putt. Use this option if you are close to the edge of the green and there are lots of green between you and the pin. Most of the total distance is covered along the ground. • PW: This club will cause the ball to fly 1/2 the total distance and roll the rest. This is a good club to get comfortable with, because it will be used in most situations around the green. • SW: Here the club causes the ball to fly 2/3 of the distance and to bounce and roll out for only the remaining 1/3 of the shot. This is the go to club if the pin is cut close to the edge of the green and you need the ball to stop quickly. Most of the total distance is covered in the air. Adopt the same basic set up and stance for each shot; feet narrow, ball centered, and the weight favoring the front foot. A good practice drill to get a feel for how the ball reacts once it lands with each club follows: All that is required is a small towel, your three chipping clubs and a few balls. Start by trying to land five 7 & 8 irons on the towel, and paying attention to how they run out. Then hit five pitching wedges and follow that with five sand wedges. Each club should progressively cause the ball to roll less than the previous one, and you will see how important it is to control the roll or release of the shot once it lands on the ground.

The Wedge Project Andrew Rice recently produced a video entitled The Wedge Project, where he shares his findings from years of research on wedges and pitching. Having worked with many top PGA professionals on their techniques and with the help of TrackMan, he has been able to determine the secret that allows great wedge players to be consistently good. Among the many lessons to be learned from this video are: • How to manage your attack angle for consistently clean strikes • The importance of the “face to ball” interaction and the role of equipment • What bounce can and cannot do for you • How to create a 3D flat spot at the bottom of the arc • Slow motion analysis of the best wedge players in the world • Hitting low flighted shots with high spinning pitches • Easy to do drills • Experiencing the control and confidence that may have eluded you for so long To purchase the video, please visit: www. andrewricegolf.com/the-wedge-project/

learning center

Complimentary Member Swing Clinics Every Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am MAY Topic Friday, May 2 Driving Tuesday, May 6 Sand Friday, May 9 Putting Tuesday, May 13 Irons Friday, May 16 Wedges Tuesday, May 20 Fairways Woods Friday, May 23 Sand Play Tuesday, May 27 Irons Friday, May 30 Scoring Shots JUNE Topic Tuesday, June 3 Putting Friday, June 6 Wedges Tuesday, June 10 Scoring Shots Friday, June 13 Driving Tuesday, June 17 Short Game Friday, June 20 Putting Tuesday, June 24 Sand Shots Friday, June 27 Irons

Golf School with Jim Hardy & Krista Dunton Wednesday, May 21, 1-5pm & Thursday, May 22, 9am-1pm $1195 per person

Plan to attend a 2-day golf school with Jim Hardy and Krista Dunton. It will cover all areas of the game: full swing, chipping, pitching, bunkers and course strategy. Jim Hardy is one of America’s Top Swing Krista Dunton Jim Hardy Instructors and one of the most knowledgeable teachers in the game. Jim teaches many PGA Tour professionals including Matt Kuchar, Olin Browne, Darren Clarke, Peter Jacobsen, but he is most gifted in helping players of all handicap levels in simple easy concepts. Krista Dunton has been recognized as one of America’s top instructors by the PGA and Golf Digest ~ including the LPGA National Teacher of the Year. Jim and Krista won’t be overhauling your game, but rather improving where it matters most~ At Impact. To register, please contact Krista Dunton at 843.290.8714 or email kdunton@me.com.

Specialty Clinics with Krista Dunton Bunker Clinic Wednesday, May 14, 11am-12:30pm; $50 per person Mastering greenside and fairway bunkers

Short Game Clinic Wednesday, May 7, 3-5pm, Thursday, June 5, 9-11am; $60 per person Lower your scores where it matters most in the scoring zone Chipping, Pitching and Putting.

Edel Putter and Wedge Fitting

Home Sweet Home For Drew Weary

It was home, sweet home for Drew Weary who recently won the Boys 1114 Division of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Hilton Head Junior Shoot-out. Drew Drew Weary is the son of Doug Weary, Director of Fitness at Berkeley Hall’s Spa and Fitness Center. Drew defeated Junior Players Golf Academy student Bumin Choi of South Korea on the first hole of a playoff at the Island West Golf Club. Island West is his home course when he plays for the Bluffton High School Bobcats. Weary (74-75) and Choi (72-77) each shot 149 with Weary birdying two of his final four holes to force the playoff.

Tuesday, May 6 Edel putters are high end hand milled putters that are custom fit to you based on how you aim and your individual stroke. Having a fitting session with a Master Fitter addresses variables such as geometric head shape, hosel design, offset, weight, sight line, lie angle and loft and length. Beautifully hand crafted and custom fit for you. Each appointment lasts approximately 45 minutes. Edel wedges are designed for your individual angle of attack. Each wedge has a unique sole design, grind and bounce designed specifically for improved contact, spin and control. Please contact Krista Dunton for more information, and schedule your appointment with Edel Custom Fitters (www.EdelGolf.com) through the Golf Shop at 843.815.8444.

Farewell to Krista for the Summer! Krista Dunton will once again be returning to The Greenbrier from Jun.15-Aug. 15 so make sure to get with her for some final upgrades before she heads North.

GOLF & Community

MAINTENANCE

Community Maintenance

Pattern of Divots on the Practice Tee by Danny Malone, Certified Golf Course Superintendent

The practice tee on any golf course receives a great deal of use, and our Club is certainly no exception. Members of Berkeley Hall enjoy the use of 33-acres of land that’s dedicated for practicing and taking golf lessons from a highly accomplished staff of professionals. The practice and learning facilities that we are privileged to maintain are considered to be among the best in the country and the true golf enthusiast understands their responsibility of helping us maintain the quality of our golf facilities for others to enjoy. One of the most important ways to help maintain the quality of our practice tee is to create a proper divot pattern every time you are practicing or simply warming up before a round. Unfortunately, there are many golfers who are not aware of the importance of forming a divot pattern when they practice, and take new divots with every swing in a very random and arbitrary manner. Danny Malone explained, “not only does the practice tee look unattractive, but it also destroys a large area of turf. Over time, the maintenance work required to fill the divots in with sand, will actually change the contour and texture of a once level playing surface. The practice area becomes more sand based than soil based which change the consistency of the hitting surface so that it no longer resembles the same playing conditions found on our fairways.” Picture #1 illustrates the wrong way to take divots on a practice tee. The player only took 20 divots yet tore up wide area of the tee box. Our staff now has two options to repair the area: 1) fill each divot individually, which takes a great deal of time, or 2) throw a shovel full of divot mix on the area and use a smoother to fill them in quickly. Since the divots are spread out over a larger area than necessary, much more material is used to fill a relatively small number of divots. Picture #2 shows quite a different approach on the practice tee. Taking the same number of swings (20), the divot pattern is taken down a straight line, leaving a much smaller area of turf grass to repair. The player has placed each successive ball directly behind their previous divot. By making a proper swing, the next divot will remove only the small amount of turf that lies directly under the golf ball. This type of divot pattern allows a player to hit a large number of practice balls without causing much damage to the practice tee. If all of our Members and their guests followed this practice, we would not need to move our hitting stations as often as we do. This would allow sufficient time for grass to grow back in other areas and help preserve the quality of our tees. Having explained the importance of a tight divot pattern on the practice tee, we hope to see patterns that start to emerge that resemble the golfing enthusiast. Do you have a pattern?

The end of April marks the time we rotate flower beds from our winter to summer displays. Our goal for the planting of summer annuals has not changed, although variety selections and color combinations are somewhat different. We select plants that are proven to thrive in our warm weather climate, along with bright new colors and different varieties that are poised to complement each other in a strategic fashion. This gives us the best chance of them making it through a six month growing season. Many flower varieties that are common elsewhere, would only survive until our summer temperatures and humidity reach its peak. At that time in the summer, plants begin to lose vigor and many will simply die. A solid plan is necessary to avoid replacing flowers throughout the summer. When factoring in our cultural conditions, disease, deer, color, and maintenance requirements, we are left with a short list of annuals that meet our expectaEnduro tions. During the selection process, we consider new varieties that have just reached the market. Almost every year, at least one significant plant is introduced to the public that proves to become a great addition in the “go to” list for our area. This year we are using a series of Verbenas called ‘Enduro’ that we hope add to the “go to” list. Verbenas are seldom used in this region, but that may change with the Enduro varieties. Enduro is said to withstand high heat and humidity as well as have a tolerance for colder temperatures. Therefore, our flower rotation this spring will include a mix of older varieties and new additions, such as ‘Superflash’ Euphorbia, ‘Surefire’ Begonia, ‘Pink Zazzle’ Gomphrena and many other bright colored varieties.

Gomphrena

Euphorbia

Begonia

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May

Activities

Kayaking No Charge

Guided Kayak

and Paddle Board Tours Mondays 9-11am Fridays 4-6pm $25/person

Okatie River Sunset Boat Cruises Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm $30/adult; $20/child (11 yrs & under)

Private Excursions $125/hr (min 2hrs) *24-hour advance reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Sunset Cruises.

June

Migration of Local Wildlife Back to the Salt Marches With the return of sunny skies and warm water temperatures, we will witness more and more wildlife activity in the Okatie River and surrounding Salt Marsh. Migratory birds that wintered here are returning north and the waders are out in full force. You may notice, especially in the evening, that the trees lining the river banks and fresh water lagoons are nearly overflowing with nesting herons and egrets. Hatchlings will begin to appear in the next few weeks and take flight in the early weeks of summer. If you are on the water, the real treat may be watching the dolphins. They are everywhere! The quiet and remote upper reaches of the Okatie River are an ideal playground for them. Members of the Cetacean family, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, can reach lengths of between 7 and 12 feet and may live for 30 years. Each dolphin has a distinctly individual color and personality. Locals will recognize resident dolphins by the shape of their dorsal fin and sometimes assign them nicknames such as Hook and Stubby. Mating most often occurs in the spring, and the female will carry that single baby for a full year. Delivery is done tail first in a watery birth place. Dolphin calves will remain with the mother or female group for nearly 2 years, learning how to fish and communicate. Social behaviors are taught to the young during this time as well. Speaking of social behaviors, it is not unusual to get up close and personal with a dolphin as you are enjoying a kayak tour or boat cruise. You will watch them play, feed and frolic just several feet from your boat. Guided 2-hour kayak nature tours are scheduled every Monday from 9-11am and Fridays from 4 to 6pm. These tours are led by Captain Eric Burns, who is a trained interpretive naturalist. Remember to dress in layers and bring along your binoculars. Contact Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to schedule your tour.

Activities

Kayaking No Charge

Guided Kayak and Paddle Board Tours Mondays 9-11am Fridays 4-6pm $25/person

Okatie River Boat Cruises Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm $30/adult; $20/child (11 yrs & under)

Private Excursions $125/hr (min 2hrs) *24-hour advance reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Sunset Cruises.

Guided Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Tours

Mondays, 9am-11am; Fridays, 4pm-6pm 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.

Schedule of Fees

Kayaking On Your Own No Charge Scheduled Tour $25 per person Boat Cruise Scheduled Tour $30/adults & $20/children Private $125 (min of 2 hrs)

Sunset Cruises

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-5pm 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.

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 Clubhouse Dining

Accounting

Frank McSweeney

843-815-8950

Myla Mitchell

843-815-8414

Stella Peterson

843-815-8953

Club Controller & CFO Assistant Controller Member Billing

ARB

Wendy Wagner

843-815-8443

ARB Administrator

*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.

Tap Room

Lunch ~ 11am to 4pm (Tuesday & Wednesday; Friday thru Sunday) Dinner* ~ 4pm to 8pm (Tuesday* thru Sunday) Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7pm (Sunday thru Friday)

Mixed Grille

Lunch (Thursday & Sunday) ~ 11am to 3pm, Sunday Brunch 10am to 4pm Dinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Member Services Bob Ring

Director of Marketing & Member Services

843-815-8423

*Please join us on Sunday for A La Carte Brunch from 10am-4pm and Pasta Night from 6-8pm.

Men and Ladies’ Locker Rooms

Food & Beverage John Soulia

843-815-8433

Bar Service ~ 11am to 6pm Daily Lunch Fare ~ 11am to 3pm Daily

Maren Rogers

843-815-8493

Berkeley Room

Chris Smith

843-815-8434

Tuscany Wine Room

Executive Chef Director of Catering Dining Room Manager

Available daily for private functions.

Front Desk Services 843-815-8494 Keith Bradley

843-815-8422

Director of Cottage Services

Danny Malone

843-815-8420

Brittany Kennedy

843-815-8442

The Golf Shop

843-815-8444

Golf Course Superintendent Merchandise Manager

Dining Facilities

Tap Room Men’s Locker Room Ray Fleetwood

Golf Shop

Daily

Concierge Services

Golf

Gatehouse Services

Available daily for private functions.

843-815-8428 843-815-8431

843-815-8451

Director of Gatehouse 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