Nov/Dec 2014 Newsletter by Berkeley Hall Club

BERKELEY HALL Nov/Dec 2014 85th Edition

The Berkeley Room FALL EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS NEW WEBSITE APP CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON

BERKELEY HALL

EXPERIENCE FROM THE CLUBHOUSE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Community Corner

pp. 3-5

Dear Members,

Member Activities

pp. 6-7

Thanksgiving Weekend

pp. 8-9

Preparations for the Holiday Season are well underway as our Staff has designed a schedule of social activities that provide our members an opportunity to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends.

Celebrate The Holiday Season

We kick things off the week of Thanksgiving from November 26-28. There is a Lowcountry Boat Cruise at the River Park on Wednesday, November 26 followed by a special holiday Member Mingle Bonfire complete with great food, kid crafts, lawn games and dancing on the Deck to the music of our favorite DJ. The next day, we will be serving our popular Thanksgiving Day Buffet, which is the largest holiday dinner that we host each year with seating at 12:30 and 2:30pm. On Friday, November 28, the 7th Annual 5K Turkey Trot race begins at 8am and shortly after the race, Andrew Rice is conducting a Junior Golf Camp for children between the ages of 7-15. To register for the golf camp, please call Andrew at 843.815.8446. That afternoon, you might consider a Boat Cruise on the Okatie River to view the sunset with Captain Eric from 3-5pm. What a great way to end the day.

Spa & Fitness

Our December holiday events will be filled with all the joy and excitement this season has to offer beginning with a Holiday Shopping Expo in the Clubhouse Foyer with Light Hors d’oeuvres and Champagne on Tuesday, December 2. On Sunday, December 7 our Annual Toys for Tots Member Mingle, followed by a Christmas Luncheon and Ornament Exchange on Tuesday, December 9. The Celebration of Chanukah Dinner will be held on Thursday December 18. Santa is scheduled to visit Berkeley Hall for our Santa Brunch on Sunday, December 21 and the Annual Family Bonfire will take place at the River Park on Tuesday, December 23. We hope you and your family will be able to attend. Finally, our Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, December 12 at 4pm. New Members will be elected to the Board and we will be reporting on the Club’s performance and accomplishments in 2014. On behalf of myself and the entire Staff, we would like to wish you and your family a safe and joyful holiday season. Kindest Regards,

General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

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Golf Corner

pp. 14-15

Learning Center

pp. 16-17

Golf Maintenance

p. 18

Spa & Fitness

pp. 19

Phone List & Hours of Operation

Congratulations once again to the South Team for making it two in a row at the 10th Annual North-South Challenge Cup. The series has certainly tightened with the North now leading the South 6 to 4. Please mark your calendars for several other upcoming member tournaments. The Senior Club Championship, November 7 & 8, The “Haig” (2-day Member-Member), November 14 & 15 and the Club Challenge, on December 4 & 6. The Golf Shop will once again be hosting its Holiday Wine & Cheese Party and Balloon Sale on Thursday, December 11 from 5-7pm. We encourage everyone to stop by and take advantage of some terrific pricing on last minute items for your holiday gift list.

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NEW MEMBERS Manos Cito Springlake, NJ

Don Herington Alpharetta, GA Timothy & Jean McBride Clyde, NC

Ed & Allison Newberry Springfield, GA Dr. Andrew & Eleanor Shih Saddle River, NJ Dr. Charles & Michelle Tullius Pooler, GA

Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort Hotel Berkeley Hall offers our Members the opportunity to purchase a Beach Club Membership at the newly renovated and refurbished Westin Resort and Spa, located in the Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Membership will be valid for the remainder of this season~ Nov. 1, 2014 through Feb. 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 $75. 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.

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 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 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).

Winter & Summer

December thru February and May thru September **Weekly Rate - 7th Night is Complimentary**

Rates Include Optional Daily Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Housekeeping Service Service (minimum two night stay required)

1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom & Living Room 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom (Two Weeks) 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Bedroom (Monthly/30 Days)

$145 $235 $295 $390 $475

$210* $265* $2610* $350* $430* $4350*

Spring & Fall

March and April, October and November

**Weekly Rate - 7th Night is Complimentary** Rates Include Optional Daily Housekeeping Service

1 Bedroom $195 1 Bedroom & Living Room $285 2 Bedroom $345 2 Bedroom (Two Weeks) 3 Bedroom $455 4 Bedroom $565 4 Bedroom (Monthly/30 Days)

Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Service (minimum two night stay)

$240* $315* $3510* $415* $520* $5850*

Rentals include arrival food and beverage amenity package, but do not include a daily restock. Rates do not include Sales and Accommodations Taxes of 10%. Weekly Rate ~ Stay seven nights and the 7th night is complimentary. All Golf Cottage Guests will enjoy Golf at the Accompanied Rate, certain restrictions may apply. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.

Stay, Play & Replay Cottage Group Package For 2015! Sponsor a small or large golf group and spend a minimum of two (2) nights in one or more 4-bedroom golf cottages with (4) four or more players (may include a Member) and your guest’s golf fees will be $99.50 inclusive per player for unlimited daily golf. The rate includes green fee, cart fee, replay fee and all taxes.

SPECIAL GOLF COTTAGE RATES **ONE OR MORE FOUR BEDROOM COTTAGES ONLY**

March & April/October & November • $572 per night {includes taxes} for each four bedroom golf cottage. • $143.00 per person per bedroom with private bath per night inclusive.

May thru September • $473 per night {includes taxes} for each four bedroom golf cottage. • $118.50 per person per bedroom with private bath per night inclusive.

Package Includes: • Unlimited golf daily. Play may include either the North or South Course based on availability. • 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 (2-4) complimentary accompanied guest golf rounds 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-5pm (EST) Monday-Friday. Based upon availability; Replay subject to tee time availability. Cannot be combined with other packages or offers. A Two-Night Minimum in one or more 4-Bedroom Golf Cottage stay is required. -----------------------------------------------Member Referral Program: If you have a guest who purchases a Membership during their visit, you will be awarded a $1,000 credit that is applied to your annual dues. For further information, please call Bob Ring at 843.815.8423 or email bring@berkeleyhallclub.com.

Community corner

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

November 15 & 16 The ladies of Berkeley Hall are once again preparing for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Through their efforts and generous member donations, they have been successful in supporting those in Janis Gatchet Schlossberg & Denise Frame need during this holiday season. Thanksgiving food items can be dropped off at 84 Hopsewee Dr. on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16. If needed, volunteers can come to your home and pick-up your donations. All collected items will be delivered to Bluffton Self Help for distribution later that week.Items needed are: canned corn, canned peas, canned yams or sweet potatoes, boxed macaroni & cheese, boxed stuffing, cans or packages of gravy, canned cranberry jelly & sauce, canned chicken broth, corn bread mix & disposable muffin tins, boxed instant mash potatoes, canned fruit. Foil & turkey pans can also come in very handy. A grocer gift card to assist with the purchase of a turkey and fresh produce are most appreciated. For further information, please contact either Denise Frame 843.757.5055 (deniseframe@comcast.net) or Janis Schlossberg, 843.757.2034 (janisgatschet@gmail.com). Thank you for your continued support!

Berkeley Hall Club is now in The Palm of your Hand Waiting in line at your local coffee shop? View the Club calendar to see what’s happening, or book a tee time for you and your friends. You can do this and much more from your smartphone now that www.BerkeleyHallClub.com has gone mobile! Berkeley Hall’s Mobile Website lets you catch up on the latest club news, view calendars, RSVP for events, access the member directory, view and pay your bill, view photos from recent events....and much more! The new mobile website can be viewed on any smartphone and there is no need to download an app. Simply bookmark it to your home screen for quick access and remember to store your user name and password.

Check it out from your smartphone by accessing: http://members.berkeleyhallclub.com. Enter your username and password, check remember me, save to home screen and the Berkeley Hall Logo will appear on your smartphone as an app.

“Friends of Members”

The ARB Report by Wendy Wagner, Architectural Review Board Administrator

2014 has proven to be another active year of new construction at Berkeley Hall. Since the beginning of this year, 9 homes have been completed, construction has begun on 12 more and the ARB is reviewing 14 new plans for final approval. This brings the total number of homes completed and occupied to 283 - a build out of 51%. In addition, there are 17 new homes currently under construction. Beginning January 1, there will be some changes to our fee structure. The submittal fee for new construction has been increased to $5,000 and payable with your first ARB submission for review. This fee is used to offset the administrative costs of the architect and inspectors that the ARB must employee during the construction of each home. The cost of a new mailbox installed at the end of construction is included in the submission fee. Both the builder deposit of $10,000 and owner deposit of $6,500 remain the same. The $1,000 street use fee has been eliminated. The ARB office welcomes Members to stop by or call me at 843.825.8443 or email wwagner@berkeleyhallclub.com with any questions or concerns you would like to bring to the ARB. If you have just purchased your lot or home in Berkeley Hall, please contact the ARB for a copy of the ARB Standards.

Berkeley Hall A Private Golf Club Community

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. Should they join, you will be awarded a $1,000 credit that is applied to your annual dues. For further information, please call Bob Ring at 843.815.8423 or email bring@berkeleyhallclub.com. the

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Barber Services Available in the Clubhouse

Terry Alcock will be in the Men’s Locker Room every Friday from 10am-2pm and Ken Browning takes over on Saturdays at 10am-2pm. No appointments are necessary.

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.

BERKELEY HALL

Charity Cup

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Joined Us During the Memorial Day Weekend Events

BERKELEY HALL

FOOD

WINE CLASSIC

The Food & Wine Classic was held on September 30 for Members on the back lawn of the clubhouse. Chef John Soulia and his culinary staff were joined by local chefs representing other private clubs and boutique restaurants to arrange creative food stations that were positioned around the perimeter of the back lawn. Wine vendors were also on hand to pour samples of their favorite wines from select wineries. The John Brackett Jazz Trio provided the entertainment.

Members Tour Italy with Andrew & Terry Rice

Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction at the Practice and Learning Center, and his wife Terri escorted 7 couples from Berkeley Hall on an 8-day trip to Northern Italy. Members who attended the trip included Art & Linda Arns; Rich & Theresa Forde, Brian & Ginger Hayden, John & Sherry Langhorne, Ric & Terri Savoury, Bob & Mary Knighton and Steve & Sonja Southern. They spent the first three nights in the gorgeous and breathtaking Grand Hotel Tremezzo situated on the banks of Lake Como. While there, they played golf at a mountain golf course called Menaggio, toured the ancient city of Como and spent an amazing afternoon in the famous town of Bellagio. They continued their travels to the land of Amarone, and stayed at the intimate Hotel Cordevigo. In addition to playing golf in Amarone and touring Verona, they attended a cooking school, and the men prepared a delicious meal for the ladies. The trip included an abundance of laughter, singing on the bus late into the night, drinking awesome wines and eating fine Italian cuisine. Every trip that Andrew and Terri have organized has turned out to be an unforgettable experience for our Members.

Charity Cup Raises Over $140,000 The 2014 Charity Cup was held during Memorial Day Weekend this year, and Berkeley Hall took the opportunity to honor our local heroes: Active Duty Military, First Responders, and Police. Berkeley Hall Members and local businesses teamed up to invite more than 20 of these local heroes to join us for a weekend of golf, fun, and camaraderie. What better way to spend Memorial Weekend! The Charity Cup event provided Berkeley Hall residents and friends an opportunity to make a difference for local charities as well as honor our local heroes. The weekend included an opening cocktail party, golf tournament, silent and live auctions, culminating with a grand gala event, on Saturday evening. Over $140,000 was raised which will be used to support projects of local not for profit organizations that address the basic human needs of the greater Bluffton Community, especially those who are most vulnerable. The Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation (BHCF) Grants Committee has received applications from 16 local charities for the 2014 grant cycle. The committee’s deep and thoughtful evaluations continue as they prepare recommendations for the consideration of Berkeley Hall’s Board of Directors. In the next Berkeley Hall Experience, we will share information on review process and the Board’s approvals. We hope to hold a member mingle event in mid-November bringing representatives from the charities we support to meet with you, their benefactors. More information on that will be forthcoming.

Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation Grants Now Exceed $500,000 Since 2008, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation has donated nearly $350,000 to local charities. With the allocation approved for the 2014 grant cycle, the BHCF grants to local charities will exceed $500,000. That is a half a million dollars that has and will help vulnerable and low income families, children, adults, veterans, and the elderly to lead more successful, comfortable and productive lives.

Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation Annual Appeal And now, as you begin to plan your year-end charitable contributions, we ask that you consider the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation. Your tax deductible contribution to BHCF will enable these programs and many others to continue and flourish in their ability to reach the more than 1,400 people living in poverty in greater Bluffton. Thank you for your generosity and the spirit of giving you bring to the Berkeley Hall Community. Warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season!

Member Activities

Shopping Trip to

Monday, Nov.3 at 3pm, Ladies’ Locker Room

Charlotte’s Southpark Mall

The Other Room by Kim Triedman

November 3 & 4 $365/pp Single Occupancy; $265/pp Double Occupancy Southpark is the largest mall in in the Carolinas and 10th largest along the East Coast. The mall is located approximately five miles south of Uptown Charlotte, and its anchor stores include Belk, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Trip includes: Bus Transportation, Box Lunch, Wine & Assorted Beverages, Movies, Snacks, Dinner (excluding alcohol) and Full Breakfast. TRIP AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8am ~ Bus departs from the Clubhouse Boxed Lunch and snacks en route

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 6:30-10:30am ~ Full Breakfast, 12pm ~ Checkout 2pm ~ Depart for Berkeley Hall

Hosted by Marlene Baker (74 Lancaster Rd.)

The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons

Fall Art Classes November 11

For further information concerning the Ladies’ Book Club, please contact Wendy Hansen at hansenwendyj@gmail.com.

Please register online or contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 for more information.

Regular Class Schedule !

Book Club Holiday Luncheon Party Monday, Dec. 8 at 12pm

It’s the spring of 1938 and no longer safe to be a Jew in Vienna. Nineteen-year-old Elise Landau is forced to leave her glittering life of parties and champagne to become a parlor maid in England. She arrives at Tyneford, the great house on the bay, where servants polish silver and serve drinks on the lawn. But war is coming, and the world is changing. When the master of Tyneford’s young son, Kit, returns home, he and Elise strike up an unlikely friendship that will transform Tyneford and Elise forever. ~ Goodreads.com

12pm ~ Arrival at the Southpark Mall 3pm ~ Check-In at the Doubletree Suites 6pm ~ Cocktails and Dinner

NEW

Kim Triedman’s The Other Room is a gorgeous meditation on what the death of a child can do to a family that prefers silence over exhibition. With her pristine sentences, she depicts how even the simplest of moments can stretch the lives of the survivors dangerously thin. The book brims with yearling, circling both the reckless and selfish sides of love and grief until the novel reaches a fever pitch. This is the true work of a poet enriching every possibility of narrative. ~ Amazon.com

Beginners Class Schedule

NEW

November 5

Lunch at 12pm; Art Classes 12:45-2:45pm Luncheon at menu pricing; $55/class made payable to Margi Hershey Limited to six (6) artists for personal instruction Please call the Concierge at (843) 815-8494 for reservations Margi Hershey will continue to offer her popular art classes this Fall. Margi is a member of the Tybee Artists Association and is the 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 complete 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. Please call Concierge Services 843.815.8494 for reservations.

Maren Rogers, Paula Crichton, Vicky from Camille & Company, Trish Slocum and Paulette Henderson

Ladies’ Luncheon & Fashion Show

Thirty-eight (38) ladies attended Ladies’ Luncheon and Fashion Show this September. A beautiful collection of clothing, shoes and accessories were on display by Camille & Company, a fashion boutique store located on Hilton Head Island. We sincerely appreciate the Members and Staff who volunteered to model their clothing, including Paula Crichton, Trish Slocum, Paulette Henderson and Maren Rogers.

7th Annual 5K Turkey Trot The Fitness Staff is very excited about this year’s Turkey Trot! We’re excited because dating back to 2008, the Turkey Trot has steadily become better every year! This year, to encourage even more participation, the race will be held on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Typically, this is a day when Members have more free time. Event organizer Play Hard In Btown will be on-site to help us facilitate the race. They present a very professional atmosphere using chip timers, computer systems, and other special finish line equipment. We also will be offering post-race kegs of beer for racers and spectators!

RACE ITINERARY: Date

Location/Time

Activity

Wed., Nov. 26

Fitness Center 6am-7pm

Race Packet Pick-Up

Thurs., Nov. 27

Fitness Center, 6:30am-12pm

Race Packet Pick-Up

Fri., Nov. 28

Clubhouse, 7-8am

Race Packet Pick-Up

8am

5k Run/Walk/Bike

9am

Kids (Under 10yrs. old)*

9:15am

Awards Ceremony**

* Kids Race consists of 2 laps around the grass mall in front of the clubhouse. **Awards presented to male/female overall; and by age group; bike winner and kid’s race. PLEASE NOTE: Registration is open from now until 7:30am on Friday (30 minutes before the race starts). Although registration will be open till the last minute, we ask that everyone please register as soon as possible. Also, during packet pickup, racers will receive a bag with a t-shirt, bib number, safety pins, and a chip. VERY IMPORTANT: The racer’s name will be at the top of the bag. He or she must be the one to wear the assigned chip and bib contained in that bag.

Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet

NEW

Every Sunday {excluding Nov. 2 ~ Theme Night Dinner} 6-8pm; $23.95/pp Featuring a Fresh Garden Salad Bar, Bread Display, “Build Your Own” Pasta Station, Carved Prime Rib Au Jus, Potato and Vegetable Du Jour, Dessert Display.

Family Style Dining

Mixed Grille; 6pm; $19.95pp++ Nov. 11, Little Italy; December 9, Surf & Turf Each theme dinner will feature a soup, salad, two entrees, sides and dessert.

Casual Carribean Theme Night

November 2 6pm; $19.95/pp Bring your family and friends to enjoy one of these festive menus specially prepared by Chef John. Please make reservations online at www.BerkeleyHallClub.com or call the Concierge at 843.815.8494.

Ladies’ Canasta

Every Monday from 1-3pm, Mixed Grille Ladies’ Canasta is scheduled for every Monday from 1-3pm in the Mixed Grille beginning Sept. 1. 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 Wednesday 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

M E M B E R H O L I D AY G E TAWAY

The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island

January 2-4, 2015; $305/night {plus taxes} Enjoy a relaxing getaway to the five star Sanctuary Hotel on beautiful Kiawah Island. Amenity Package (excluding accommodations) Welcome Gift Upon Arrival Full Breakfast Daily Dining in the Ocean Room Saturday Evening ($49++/pp) $100 Resort Credit (apply to hotel amenities) Please email Desiree (Sanctuary Concierge) directly at desiree@centurytvl.com or call 404.324.4028 for payment information and confirmation. Reservations are required online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494 once you have confirmed your stay. Please note: Transportation is not provided. Golf is optional at an additional fee or use your $100 resort credit. (Members make their own Tee Times.)

Every Wednesday at 7pm, Mixed Grille The Ladies’ Mah Jongg Group meets in the Mixed Grille every Wednesday evening at 7pm. Dinner optional at 5:30pm. 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

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.

Men’s Bible Study

NEW

Ladies’ Bible Study

NEW

Every Wednesday at 3:30pm, Fazio Room Men’s Bible Study group meets every Wednesday at 3:30pm in the Fazio Room of the Learning Center. All Members are welcome. For further information, please contact Hal Sutton halsutton1@gmail.com or Don McGeorge at dmcgeorge@hargray.com. !

Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, Fazio Room Ladies’ Bible Study group meets every Tuesday at 3:30pm in the Fazio Room.. All Members are welcome. For more information, please contact Angie McGeorge at 843.505.0245 {amcgeorge@outlook.com} or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 {ssutton57@gmail.com}.

AT B E R K E LE Y H A LL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (CONTINUED)

Thanksgiving Kids’ Camp

Thanksgiving Weekend Junior Golf Camp

10am-3pm, LC Fazio Room: $25/child {ages 5-11} A fun-filled day for kids including whacky golf, goofy games, Thanksgiving sweets & crafts, morning snack, beverages & lunch.

Lowcountry Boat Cruise

3-5pm, River Park; $30/adults, $20/children {under 12} Welcome your family and guests to the Lowcountry by cruising down the Okatie River with Captain Eric. Selection of beverages included.

Thanksgiving Member Mingle Bonfire

5:30pm, River Park; $20++/adults, $15++/children Join us the Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Bonfire at the River Park. The night includes “Dancing on the Deck” with our favorite DJ, glow necklaces, Thanksgiving crafts for kids, and lawn games. Turkey Trot T-shirts will also be available for pickup. BONFIRE SNACKS White Bean & Grilled Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes and French bread Meatball Sliders with Mozzarella & Parmesan Franks in a Blanket with Honey Mustard Coconut Shrimp with Orange Horseradish Sauce Southern Fried Chicken Tenderloins with Ranch & Hot Sauce Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs Bar Includes: Domestic Beer, Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate Club Wines & Sodas/Water *Member Charge Liquor

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

1st Seating, 12:30pm; 2nd Seating, 2:30pm $46++adults, $20++ children (ages 4-11 years) Give thanks with friends and family at our most elegant and incredible holiday feast. Each Dining Room will have festive decor along with light background music in both the Mixed Grille and Berkeley Rooms. Please specify the Mixed Grille, Berkeley Room or Tap Room when making your reservations. Please make your reservations online or with the Concierge by calling 843.815.8494. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

5K Turkey Trot

7am; Registration, Coordination with Palmetto Running Club 8am: Turkey Trot or Walk, Kids Fun Walk or Run $20/adults, $12/children Please Meet at the Clubhouse Join us for the Fifth Annual 5K Turkey Trot road race for runners, walkers & bikers. Prizes will be awarded within each appropriate age division. Participants receive long sleeve T-shirts and participation in a post-race celebration party - including a Traditional Contienetal Breakfast, Beverages and even a Keg of Beer!

10am-3pm, Learning Center; $120/child {ages 7-15} Andrew Rice will be offering a Golf Camp for Juniors {ages 7-15} which will cover most aspects of the game, including how to have fun out there! There will be playing contests along with full instruction. Lunch and beverages are included. To register, please call Andrew at 843.247.4688.

Lowcountry Boat Cruise

3-5pm, River Park; $30/adults, $20/children {under 12} Welcome your family and guests to the Lowcountry by cruising down the Okatie River with Captain Eric. Selection of beverages included.

THANKSGIVING ON THE RUN {MEALS TO GO}

Why bother with all of the fuss and mess, let Berkeley Hall prepare your dinner to-go. Just as delicious with very tasty leftovers. Please have all orders completed by Monday, November 24 at 2pm. Contact Maren Rogers at 843.815.8493 {mrogers@berkeleyhallclub.com} or download the order form on the website. COMPLETE ROASTED TURKEY MEAL PRICING • Small Meal for 6-8 ppl. w/ 10-14 lb. Turkey $179++ per order • Medium Meal for 8-12 ppl. w/ 18-20 lb. Turkey $269++ per order • Large Meal for 12-18 ppl. w/ 20-24 lb. Turkey $329++ per order *Substitute Fried Turkey for an additional $39.00 COMPLETE DINNER INCLUDES: Harvest Garden Salad, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Freshly Baked Rolls & Whipped Butter Roasted Root Vegetables Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole w/ Toasted Marshmallow Gratin Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Vidalia Onions Bluffton Oyster Dressing with Baby Portobello Mushrooms Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes WHOLE PIES • Classic Pumpkin ~ $15 • Bourbon Pecan ~ $15

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu Thursday, November 27 Featuring Live Classical Music In Each Dining Room 1st Seating 12:30pm; 2nd Seating 2:30pm Country Club Casual Dress Attire Required

$46++ Adults, Children $20++ (ages 4-11 years) Give thanks with friends and family at our most elegant and incredible holiday feast. Each Dining Room will have festive decor along with light background music in both the Mixed Grille and Berkeley Rooms. Please specify the Mixed Grille, Berkeley Room or Tap Room when making your reservations. Please make your reservations online or with the Concierge by calling 843.815.8494. EVENT MENU Autumn Salad & Bread Display Tri-Colored Apple Salad with Hydro Bibb Lettuce and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Cheese Display, Wild Mushroom Ravioli Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Five Herb Pesto and Parmesan Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Tangy Cocktail Sauce Sweet Corn & Lobster Chowder

DINNER BUFFET Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole Sausage & Cornbread Stuffing Low Country Oyster Dressing Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Vidalia Onions Roasted Root Vegetables Sour Cream & Chive Whipped Potatoes CARVING BOARDS Sage Roasted Tom Turkey & Southern Deep Fried Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Fresh Cranberry Sauce Dijon & Herb Roasted Beef Strip Loin with Pinot Noir Jus & Creamy Horseradish Sauce FALL FESTIVAL DESSERT DISPLAY Pumpkin “Bar” with pumpkin Cheese Cake, Spiced Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Crème Brule and Classic Pumpkin Pie Bourbon Pecan Pie Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

CLUBHOUSE

Celebrate The Holiday Season!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

Holiday Shopping Expo

5-7pm, Mixed Grille & Grand Foyer Includes Light Hors d’ Oeuvres & Champagne Celebrate the early shopping season with your family & friends at the Berkeley Hall Holiday Shopping Expo. This fun-filled event is held every other year for members and their favorite shopping companions. It’s a unique way to shop for specialty gifts and handmade items while supporting the local economy. Bring a Guest to enjoy this festive event! Unique Merchants with wonderful treasures, ornaments and unique gifts for everyone on your list at affordable prices. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

Toys for Tots Member Mingle

6-9pm; $40++ per person Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres, Carving/Food Stations Liquor, Wine & Beer Stations Our annual “Sugar and Spice” Holiday Member Mingle will take place in three (3) of the most beautifully decorated private host homes in Berkeley Hall. A selection of seasonal hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and bar stations will be provided throughout the tour.

At 8pm, we will all gather at the clubhouse for festive desserts and coffee. Please bring your “Toys for Tots” gifts to the clubhouse as our local enlisted U.S. Marines will stop by to pick them up in the Grand Foyer. Join us as we thank our troops for a job well done and show our patriotism in this effort. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation assists the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The primary goal of the Foundation is the same as that of the overall Toys for Tots Program: i.e. – to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them into becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

Christmas Luncheon & Ornament Exchange

Rose Bubbly Reception & Plated Luncheon $20++ per person This year’s annual holiday luncheon willl include a festive ornament exchange game. All attending are asked to bring an ornament to participate. EVENT MENU Passed Appetizers Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Fresh Figs Fried Polenta with Arugula, Roasted Tomato, Herb Goat Cheese Pecan Bread Crisps with Maple Butter Entrée Fall Spiced Salmon Pan seared with Acorn Squash Puree, Orange Walnut Chutney, Sweet Potato Dumplings and Wilted Greens Dessert Eggnog Cheese Cake with Gingersnap Crust and Vanilla Rum Crème Anglaise WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Christmas Candlelight Dinner 6pm Cocktails, 6:30pm Dinner $45++ per person; Berkeley Room

*Member Charge Cocktails & Wine Features **Seating Limited to 40pp

Elegant Decor & Classical Harp DINNER MENU Grilled Baby Romaine Salad with Golden Beets, Gorgonzola, Spicy Walnuts, Candied Bacon, Sundried Cherries, Shallot Cider Vinaigrette Seasonal Artisan Breads & Whipped Butter Char-grilled Filet Mignon with Pinot Noir demi-glace, black truffle Beurre blanc Sour Cream & chive potato ravioli Asparagus bundles Warm Gingerbread Cake with Sea salt caramel gelato Spiced Eggnog Martini & English Toffee Coffee & Decaf

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

Santa Brunch

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting, Mixed Grille, 4pm Dinner Buffet, 5:30pm; $25++pp, Happy Hour Bar Pricing The Annual Meeting of Berkeley Hall Club, Inc. will be held on Friday, December 12 at 4pm followed by a Southern Comfort Buffet in the Mixed Grille and Grand Foyer. Please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 or concierge@BerkeleyHallClub.com for reservations. {required} BUFFET MENU Roasted Beet Salad With Toasted Walnuts, Granny Smith Apples, Fried Bleu Cheese Fritters, Sun Dried Cranberries and Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette Artisan Breads & Whipped Butter Caramelized Cipollini Onions and Roasted Butternut Squash Creamy Parmesan Risotto Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Natural Jus Poached Salmon with Saffron Tomato Coulis Tortellini Alfredo sautéed with Grilled Chicken, Artichokes, Mushrooms and Leeks Chefs Selection of Petite Desserts

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

Chanukah Dinner

6pm; Berkeley Room $25++ adults, $15++ children (4-11 yrs) Member Charge Bar Please join Berkeley Hall Celebration of Chanukah the Festival of Lights. All Members, Children & Guests are invited to experience a delicious traditional dinner. Please make reservations online or with the Club Concierge at 843.815.8494. Appetizers Roasted Garlic & White Bean Hummus with Toasted pitas Foie Gras Mousse Crostini’s, Blueberry Sage Jam & Truffle Matchstick Potatoes Served Soup, Salad, & Challah Bread Roasted Chicken Matzo Ball Soup Baby Romaine Salad with Carrot & Cucumber Ribbons, Toasted Walnuts, Poached Pears and Shallot Cider Vinaigrette Family Style Dinner Slow Roasted Beef Brisket with a Light Mustard Jus Mandarin Yuzu Glazed Chicken Breast Potato Latkes, Homemade Applesauce & Sour Cream Baby Green Beans with Sweet Onions Dessert Filled Beignets, Rugelach, Vanilla Ice Cream, & Warm Chocolate Fudge Sauce Coffee Service

12pm; Mixed Grille; $20++/Adults, $16++/Children (4+) Santa is hosting a special brunch for all of the children and grandchildren of Berkeley Hall. A special stocking full of treats from the North Pole has been ordered for each child. Caroling, stockings, sweets & a visit with Santa. Oh my! BRUNCH MENU Fresh Fruit Display & Freshly Baked Pastries Apple Butternut Squash Bisque with Roasted Squash & Cranberry Relish, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Cinnamon Chantilly Cream Belgium endive & Spinach Salad Display –with poached pears, candied pecans, pickled red onions , sharp cheddar & Balsamic Vinaigrette Three Potato Home Fries Nutella Stuffed French Toast with Bananas and Warm maple syrup Apple smoked bacon & Sausage Links Blue Crab & Asparagus Benedicts with Blackened Tomato Hollandaise Carved Virginia ham with Mustard Jus & Honey Buttered Biscuits White Cheddar Scrambled Eggs Christmas Cookie Decorating Station Coffee, Decaf, Cranberry & Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 & 30

Kid’s Holiday Day Camps

10am-3pm; $30/child Several “Vacation” day camps have been designed for children between the ages of (5-11 years old). Activities will include: ornament decorating, lego tower adventure, goofy kids games, lunch, beverages & decorating festive treats. So parents & grandparents can enjoy a round of golf, spa service or a relaxing lunch in the dining room.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

Annual Family Bonfire

6-8pm; Riverpark $20++ adults (includes appetizers, beer/wine/beverages) $15++ children (includes appetizers, hot chocolate, crafts & filled stocking) Bring the entire family to the Annual Holiday Bonfire at the River Park. There will be carolling for the family and Santa may even breeze by with an early gift to see if you’ve been naughty or nice this year! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

Christmas Eve

The Club operations will be open from 7am-4pm.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25

Christmas Day

The Club will be closed for business.

You’re Invited To

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza THE BERKELEY HALL

W E D N E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 8:00PM - 12:30AM $ 1 5 0 P E R P E R S O N (Inclusive of service charges & taxes)

Including

{ Men’s ~ Jacket & Tie; Women’s ~ Cocktail Attire }

C H A R L E S T O N ’ S PA RT Y D J B I L L W E S T O P E N B A R & C H A M PA G N E T O A S T N Y E FAV O R S

Event Menu

COCKTAIL & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION GRAND SEAFOOD & COAST OYSTER BAR Seared Thai Duck Confit Potstickers, Roasted Soy and Ginger Syrup Sicilian Panini Melts with Imported Romano Fondue and Micro Green & Red Grape Salad

PLATED DINNER FIRST COURSE Bouquet of Baby Winter Greens With Savory Manchego Cheese Cake, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onions, Toasted walnuts, laced with Basil Vinaigrette

SECOND COURSE Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin Presented with a Truffle Morel Demi Glace, Fried Quail Egg, Fingerling Potato Hash, Purple Asparagus and Yellow Carrots

TRIO CHOCOLATE STUDY Dark Chocolate Soufflé with Chambord Raspberry Sauce, Crème De Mint Chocolate Truffle and Merlot Sea Salt White Cholocate Gelato Gourmet Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea Display

Reservations are required with 72-hour cancellation policy. Please register online or with Concierge Services at 843.815.8494. Table Parties of up to 10pp.

SPa & FITNESS Spa & Fitness Center

Are Crunches and Sit-Ups Hurting Your Golf Game?

by Doug Weary, MS Exercise Physiology, NSCA-CPT and TPICGFI Good posture is synonymous with good golf. One of the first things that a teaching pro will discuss with their students is the importance of maintaining good posture. In picture # 1, Doug Weary illustrates the C-Posture that is typically seen on the golf course. Notice in his address position, how his upper back and shoulders are rounded and slumping forward. From this set-up, it’s very difficult for him to maintain his posture throughout the backswing without keeping his swing plane short and wide. Compare this to a more upright and relaxed athletic posture he illustrates in picture #2. From this position, Doug can make a full shoulder turn and properly set the club at the top of his backswing. #1 Perhaps all of those crunches and sit-ups you’ve been doing may be contributing to bad posture on the golf course. Compare the curve in Doug’s back (illustration # 3) while he performs a crunch to the curve of his back in the C-Posture. Now consider all the other activities we perform during the day that are done in a hunched over position that continues to reinforce bad posture when playing golf. We suggest that if you want to tone your abdominals, you perform planks and stability ball rollouts rather than crunches and sit-ups. This simple change in exercises may lead to an overall improvement to your golf game. Speak to one of our Fitness Center Trainers to learn more about exercises that are not only good for your body, but your golf game.

Weekly Class Schedule MONDAY Mat Pilates @ 9am (Nadya)

Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Cardio Sculpt @ 10:15am (Marcia)

$8/Member {unless pre-paid package}; Guests $10

R³ Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek)

$20/class for Members and Guests {unless pre-paid package}

TUESDAY Yogalates* @ 4pm (Nadya)

$8/Member; Guests $10; *Please sign-up ahead of time

WEDNESDAY Zumba @ 9am (English)

$8/Member {unless pre-paid package}; Guests $10

Cardio Splash @ 9:30am (Marcia) $8/Member (unless pre-paid package); Guests $10

Yoga @ 10:15am (Nan) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Tabata @ 2pm (Tara) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

THURSDAY No Classes Scheduled

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

Tennis Clinic @ 9am (Mike) $18/Member; Guests $20

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

7th Annual 5K Turkey Trot

Friday, Novemeber 28; Clubhouse 5K Run/Walk/Bike ~ 8am Kids Race (under 10 years old) ~ 9am The Fitness Staff is very excited about this year’s Turkey Trot! We’re excited because dating back to 2008, the Turkey Trot has steady gotten bigger and better every year! This year, to encourage even more participation, the race will be held on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Typically, this is a day when Members have less of a busy schedule. For complete race information, please refer to page 7 {Member Activities.}

Spa Specials Visit the spa and enjoy one of our many relaxing treatments and don’t forget to purchase a holiday gift certificate for someone special. NOVEMBER

One Hour Body Scrub for $80 DECEMBER

Two (2) Deep Tissue Massages for $165

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Hole #8 ~ North Course

The Golf Corner

Will Hutter, Director of Golf

Please make plans to join us in support of the Berkeley Hall Tournament Program for 2015. We are excited to continue many of our traditional events as well as introduce new and exciting events. The President’s Cup and Chairman’s Four Ball Match Play will begin the season so make plans and find a partner for the Chairman’s event. The complete 2015 tournament schedule is available on the Berkeley Hall Club website.

South Team Wins the Challenge Cup Congratulations to the South Team for defending their title from 2013 by winning the 10th Annual North-South Challenge played on Saturday, October 11. It was perfect weather for such spirited completion and their second straight victory brings the series total to North 6 ~ South 4.

Thursday December 11, 5-7pm

The South Team celebrates their victory of the 10th Annual North~South Challenge

CPW Ladies 9-Hole Event The Clinic/Play/Wine Event (CPW) was a relaxed and informative golf clinic that included an on-course playing lesson Hole #17 ~ North Course The Clinic/Play/Wine Event Participants & Golf Staff followed by a wine social with the 9-hole ladies. Those who participated in the clinic included: Front Row: Barbara Presogna, Daisy Charland, Jeri-Ann David, Kathy Arnett, Terri Mancusi. Second Row: Carolyn Hershberger, Suzanne Allen, Janet Winterroth, Charlotte Goldman, Trish Slocum, Taniel Cameron and Joann Slezak (not pictured).

Saturday is Game Day at Berkeley Hall The Professional staff is proud to support their favorite college teams every Saturday with Peter Millar Collegiate apparel. Check with the golf shop and we can order you apparel from your favorite team.

The Golf Shop Annual Holiday Sale begins with a Wine & Cheese Party. The Golf Shop will be serving complimentary wine and cheese. We invite you to take advantage of this special opportunity when the entire stock of merchandise in the Golf Shop will be on sale…don’t forget pick your lucky discount amount! Once your items have been chosen and are ready to check-out, you will be asked to select a Balloon that will reveal the discount on your total purchase that will range from 30-60%.

Annual Golf Shop Sale The Annual Holiday Sale will begin Thursday, December 18 and run through close of business on Wednesday, December 24. As the week progresses, items that remain in the Golf Shop will continue to be discounted. Thursday, 12/18 All in stock items 30% off

Friday, 12/19 All in stock items 35% off (Excludes Golf Bags, Balls & Clubs) Will Hutter, Director of Golf (Oklahoma) with Assistants Hole #17Bobby ~ North Course Charles Fox (Appalachian State); Grobbel & Jarred Horner (Michigan State) ; Brian Beck (Syracuse)

Berkeley Hall Members Qualify for the USGA Senior Opens Congratulations to Carol Dulude and Duke Delcher who qualified to play in this year’s 2014 Men’s and Women’s US Senior Opens. Carol qualified for the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur played at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal NJ., and Duke played in the 60th USGA Senior Amateur Championship at the Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, California. Both tournament were held the week of September 13-18. These National Amateur Tournaments are open to all male and female golfers whose age is 55 years and older with a USGA handicap index not exceeded 7.4.

Announcing Dates for the 2015 Players Amateur Berkeley Hall and the Heritage Classic Foundation have announced that the Players Amateur will be held July 6-12, 2015.

Holiday Wine & Cheese Party and Balloon Sale

Saturday, 12/20 All in stock items 40% off (Excludes Golf Bags, Balls & Clubs)

Sunday, 12/21 All in stock items 45% off

(Excludes Golf Bags, Balls & Clubs)

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 12/22-12/24 All in stock items 50% off (Excludes Golf Bags, Balls & Clubs)

The Golf Shop will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, December 24. If you are unable to stop by during the Holiday Sale, please contact the Golf Shop directly at 843.815.8444 and a member of the staff will be happy to assist you in selecting some last minute items for your holiday gift lists. Please be reminded that no items will be placed on hold.

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From The Handicap Committee

Upcoming Tournaments

We are pleased to announce updated Stroke Allocation Rankings for both the North and South Golf Courses. The Handicap Committee has worked diligently for more than a year collecting and analyzing scores and incorporating historical data that was used to complete their realignment of stroke allocation in accordance with the handicap guidelines of the USGA. This new stroke allocations have been put into effect and we would like to remind our Members of the importance of posting your scores whenever you play. We look forward to a great fall golf season! Below are the updated handicap allocations.

Senior Club Championship

Men’s North Course Stroke Allocation {Hole Rankings} 1

NR* 11

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 7 & 8 Sorth & Nouth Course; Stableford Format

“The Haig” Friday-Saturday, Nov. 14 & 15 North & South Course; Stableford Format

Club Challenge

Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4-6 South & North Course

*NR=New Ranking

Men’s South Course Stroke Allocation {Hole Rankings} 1

NR* 11

*NR=New Ranking

Women’s North Course Stroke Allocation {Hole Rankings} 1

15 13 8 14 16 *NR=New Ranking

NR* 13

11 3 4 18 2 *NR=New Ranking

NR*

Women’s South Course Stroke Allocation {Hole Rankings} 9

Nick Price Joins Wednesday’s Group on the South Course While visiting Berkeley Hall last month, PGA TOUR World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price, joined Dondi’s Group and played in their regularly scheduled Wednesday game. Price has had a stellar professional career and turned in one of golf’s great seasons in 1994, winning six times in- PGA TOUR World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price (bottom left) #17for ~ North Course joins Wednesday’Hole s group a round. cluding the British Open and PGA Championship. He has won 18 tournaments on the PGA Tour, 7 victories on the European Tour and 4 Champion Tour events. For 17 consecutive seasons he finished in the top 50 of the money list, ranked in the Top 50 in the world for 17.5 years and was the world’s No. 1 golfer for 43 consecutive weeks.

Austin Ernst wins her first LPGA Title at the Portland Classic The Portland Classic was Austin’s first LPGA win on the LPGA Tour, beating I.K. Kim on the first hole of sudden death. This win was her first top 10 finish of the 2014 season. The Portland Classic was held at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club, in Portland, Ore. and is one golf course that she has had success at in the past. In the same event last year she shot a 62 and finished tied for ninth. Austin joined Berkeley Hall this past winter as an Aspiring Professional in preparation for her second season on the LPGA Tour. As a freshman at LSU, she won the NCAA Individual Championship in 2012, and followed that up with an All-American season her sophomore year before deciding to join the LPGA. She resides in Seneca, S.C., where her father Mark is the General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Cross Creek Plantation Golf and Country Club.

learning center

Rotate For Straight Shots

Complimentary Swing Clinics Every Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am

NOVEMBER

TOPIC

Tuesday, November 4 Friday, November 7 Tuesday, November 11 Friday, November 14 Tuesday, November 18 Friday, November 21 Tuesday, November 25 Friday, November 28

Putting How to Practice Driving Scoring Shots Irons Wedges Fairway Woods Sand Play

DECEMBER

TOPIC

Tuesday, December 2 Friday, December 5 Tuesday, December 9 Friday, December 12 Tuesday, December 16 Friday, December 19 Tuesday, December 23 Friday, December 26 Tuesday, December 30

Irons Wedges Scoring Shots Driving Short Game Putting Sand Shots Irons Fairway Woods

Speciality Clinics with Krista

with Krista Dunton, Senior Instructor Reprint from Golf Magazine

STOP PULLING YOUR LEFT ARM INTO IMPACT AND START TURNING IT To fix your chronic slicing, use left-arm action to square up the face at impact. THE PROBLEM From the top of the swing you bring the club down and through the ball with an aggressive pull of left arm. This mistake fails to get the clubface square through impact, causing weak slices and poor contact. Your distance suffers because you’re not compressing the ball, and your accuracy is poor as well. Pulling usually puts you in a position where the back of your left hand faces well right of the target. This causes the clubface to be open. You need to be in a position where the back of your left hand is facing the target at impact, which squares the clubface.

THE SOLUTION To improve the quality of your contact and hit the ball longer and straighter, you must stop pulling your left arm and instead allow it to rotate through the impact area. Here’s how:

Hit Your Driver Longer

Tues. Nov. 11; 10-12pm; $60/pp (4 person min) Learn if your club is a proper fit and determine if you are maximizing your distance potential. Increase your distance off the tee and watch your scores drop.

Scoring Clinic

Tues., Nov. 18, 2-4pm; $60/pp (4 person min) Thurs., Dec. 11, 10am-12pm; $60/pp (4 person min) Struggling with those approach shots into greens? Learn to hit your approach shots closer to the pin and lower your scores. Specific practice drills will help you improve your performance and focus on the course.

Short Game Clinic

Thurs. Nov. 13; Thurs. Dec. 4 10am-12pm; 60/pp (4 person min) Improve your wedge game and short iron game Learn to control the golf ball around the greens and to hit both the high shot and low shot. Chipping, pitching and bunkers covered.

Putting Clinic

Tues. Dec 9; 3-4:30pm; $60/pp (4 person min) Green reading, distance control, short putts and routine covered on this comprehensive putting clinic. * Golf Lessons make great Holiday Gifts! Give a package of golf lessons this holiday season to someone you care about! Contact Krista or Andrew for pricing.

STEP 1 During your backswing, don’t just lift the club up. Instead, turn your shoulders and gently rotate your left arm (upper arm and forearm) in a clockwise direction. The clubface should also rotate in the same direction so it opens a bit. STEP 2 As you swing the club down from the top, begin rotating your left arm in the opposite (counterclockwise) direction so that the clubface slowly begins to rotate back to square. STEP 3 At impact, get your left forearm and the back of your left hand facing the target – this is your key to get the clubface square. You should feel the back of your left hand turning down toward the ground a bit, which will help you compress the ball against the clubface. STEP 4 As you swing past impact, allow your left arm to continue to rotate so that the knuckles on your left hand turn towards the ground. This is how the majority of great players hit the ball, and it’s how you should too.

learning center

What Makes You Happy on the Course? By Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction

This month, I’d like to touch on the mental and physical side of the game and give you something to evaluate when considering your reaction to your various shots on the course. It’s normal for golfers to set high standards for themselves as they work to improve their games. However, high standards can begin to corrupt your mental approach if you can only be satisfied with a perfect shot followed by a perfect outcome. Accepting nothing less that perfection is not a recipe for cultivating a positive attitude. Consider the fact that during every round of golf, every shot you play can only result in one of four outcomes as illustrated in the chart below.

Good Shot

Good Result

Poor Result

Poor Shot Good Result

Pre-Round Stretching Q.) “What stretching exercises should I perform before I play?” A.) Good stretches to warm-up before the round will work the entire body and take it through movement patterns that prepare you for the stressors that it will endure during the round. Derek Lemire, Director of Spa & Fitness Center demonstrates how to properly stretch our body before going out to play a round of golf. These moves ARE NOT recommended in your pre-round warm-up: • Bounce in Forward Flexion

This motion puts you in bad flexion posture, reduces the activity of the flexor muscles and can actually stiffen your back.

• Club Behind Back and Rotate (Sequencing)

A definite no-no! This old favorite can add sway to your swing and poor shoulder position in rotation can cause muscular strains.

Poor Shot Poor Result

We can all deal with quadrant #1 and we should be upset with quadrant #4, but how do you respond to quadrants #2 and #3? When playing golf we all prepare and work toward good shots and good results, yet we know that will never always be the case. In fact, there has never been a round of golf played where every shot would fit into quadrant #1. We will always encounter adversity at some point and need to accept less than perfect results. The perfectionist accepts only quadrant #1 - that quickly leads to frustration and a very unhappy and disgruntled golfer. I am not advocating that as golfers we should never get upset - quadrant 4 will take care of that. I do believe however, that with a better understanding of the big picture, we must learn to accept less than stellar shots that work out (quadrant 3) and good shots that don’t (quadrant 2) as part of the game that we play. When you can do that you are growing and improving, as a golfer.

Speciality Clinics with Andrew Become a Wedge Guru Thursday, November 20, 3-4:30pm

Get the Most Out of the Driver Monday, November 24, 3-4:30pm

How Can TrackMan Help? Tuesday, December 2, 3-4:30 pm $75/pp with a minimum of 3 students

• Swing Multiple Clubs

This method of warming up can lead to compensatory movements in arms, altered proprioception (balance), altered weight control, overswinging, a reverse C and increased potential for a reverse pivot.

These moves ARE recommended in your pre-round warm-up: • Hip, Trunk and Shoulder Stretch

This covers most areas. When you do this get into a lunge position, maintain upright posture, suck in lower abdominals and bend trunk into side of forward leg. Switch and do the other side.

• Core Stability and Rotation Leave the club out of this one. Assume an athletic stance, rotate upper body with no motion below. Keep the elbows at your rib cage while feeling tension between inside thigh and lower abdominals. • Cross Over Hip Drill (My Favorite) For this exercise cross the right elbow to the left knee. Gradually increase speed as you go and do this for 30 seconds on one side before switching. Keep in mind that these warm-up exercises are the basics. Time is always a factor and these three exercises shouldn’t take you more than five minutes. If you’re interested in peak performance it’s five minutes very well spent. Thanks for the tips Derek!

GOLF & Community

MAINTENANCE

Understanding Frost Delays by Danny Malone, Certified Golf Course Superintendent

As the fall season gives way to winter-like temperatures, it signals a change in golf course management activities that can affect one’s game and the conditions found on the course. In many regions of the country, golfers occasionally face frost delays in the winter, thus pushing back starting tee times. When frost is present, golf course superintendents delay play until the frost has melted. This is done to prevent damage that affects the quality of the playing surface and could potentially be very expensive to repair. The following article published by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) expresses the significance of frost in upholding a pristine golf course such as Berkeley Hall.

Frost delays

How can a footprint be a killer? When it’s a footprint made on a putting surface that is covered with frost. It’s hard to believe that simply walking across a golf green covered with frost can cause so much damage, but the proof will be there in a few days as the turfgrass dies and leaves a trail of brown footprints. That’s why most courses will delay starting times until the frost has melted. And it’s also why golfers who appreciate a quality putting surface will be patient during frost delays. Greens are fragile. The putting surface, or green, is an extremely fragile environment that must be managed carefully and professionally. Remember that every green is a collection of millions of individual grass plants, each of which is a delicate living thing. Obviously, Mother Nature never meant for these plants to be maintained at 3/16 or even 1/8 of an inch for prolonged periods. This stress makes greens constantly vulnerable to attacks from insects, disease, heat, drought, cold - and frost. Frost is essentially frozen dew. It can form when the temperature (or wind chill) is near or below the freezing point. The ice crystals that form on the outside of the plant can also harden or even freeze the cell structure of the plant. When frosted, the normally resilient plant cells become brittle and are easily crushed. When the cell membranes are damaged, the plant loses its ability to function normally. It’s not much different than cracking an egg. Once the shell is broken, you can’t put it back together. Although you won’t see any immediate damage if you walk on frosted turf, the proof will emerge within 48 to 72 hours as the leaves die and turn brown. And, since just one foursome can leave several hundred footprints on each green, the damage can be very extensive. A short delay while the frost melts can preserve the quality of the greens, prevent needless repairs and may even save you a few strokes the next time you play. ~ Reprint from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

Frost Policy • On days the courses are affected by frost, the Club will establish a reopening tee time that will allow the resetting of 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 on their original start time. • All tee times that fall after the reopening time will not be affected. • When making tee times during this period please be aware that the decision to delay the start of play is always based on what will be best for the health of our golf courses and practice facilities. Thank you for your patience, as we work through occasions when an early morning frost delays the opening of our courses.

Cool Season Flower Planting by Kayne Hoecht, Community Maintenance Supervisor

As the temperatures cool and most plants prepare to go dormant, it’s time for us to remove our warm season annual flowers and plant new flowers to last for the next six months. Out of the thirteen thousand plants to be installed this year, a majority of them are from the Nature and the Penny series. The Nature series is a considered a breeding cross of viola and a pansy. This breeding process has created a plant that has the best characteristics of a pansy and a viola. This breeding equates to a plant that is more prolific than a pansy, is more compact than a pansy, and has a larger bloom than a viola. The developer of this series boasts a plant that is quick to rebound from rains and frost. From the nature series, you will see a few different colors planted throughout landscape, with the standout color being Rose Picotee. The dependRose Picotee able Penny series viola will also be used in many garden areas, with Denim Jumpup being a favorite of the viola types we use, because of the bold impact of its blue color. To add some variation, we always plant some foliage material such as kale or mustard. This year, we are using a proven success from last season, which was an ornamental Kale of the Songbird series. Songbird Kale has a wavy, upright leaf that drains off moisture well and has a compact habit. Songbird is also much slower to go to seed in the spring (also known as “bolting.”) A plant that is slow to bolt is important because when bolting occurs, seeds are forming and the life cycle is coming to an end. Most of these ornamental foliage plants will bolt early spring, prior to the desired duration, which would be lasting until we install summer time annuals.

R River Park

Nov

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 (12 yrs & under)

*24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Cruises.

Dec 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 (12 yrs & under)

*24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Cruises.

Oyster Roasts are a Winter Ritual in the Lowcountry

Attending a Lowcountry Oyster Roast is a ritual in the winter for any true southerner, - whether you are a native or transplant. Have you ever considered how the oysters get from the marsh to the shuckin’ table? Well, coastal Carolinians have been harvesting oysters for thousands of years. Ancient Shell Middens, found along backwater creeks, are evidence of Native Americans’ appetite for this saltmarsh delicacy. Southern planters considered serving oysters – prepared in myriad ways - the only way to impress northern visitors. It’s said that Czar Nicholas insisted on being served Carolina oysters during his reign. This year, the season began in mid-September and runs through April. Local watermen, clad in heavy boots and thick gloves, take their bateaus or skiffs up into the oyster beds between mid and low tide. Using a mallet or oyster rake, large clumps of the gray and craggy filter feeding bivalve are broken off. Back at the dock, the harvest is rinsed, then divided into those to be shucked and those that will end up at your oyster roast. Oysters are only as good as the water in which they grow. It is imperative that we protect and maintain our pristine estuarine environment to ensure the quality of our oysters. We invite you to tour the Okatie River and observe the impressive oyster beds, with Eric Burns, our Master Captain and Certified Naturalist with Marshgrass Adventures. Please remember to bring along your binoculars!

Schedule of Fees

KAYAKING On Your Own No Charge Scheduled Tour $25 per person BOAT CRUISE Scheduled Tour $30 per person

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.

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

Member Billing

843-815.8953

Club Controller & CFO Assistant Controller

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

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 Prime Rib & Pasta Night from 6-8pm.

Food & Beverage John Soulia

843-815-8433

Maren Rogers

843-815-8493

Chris Smith

843-815-8434

Executive Chef Director of Catering Dining Room Manager

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

Men and Ladies’ Locker Rooms

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

Berkeley Room

Available daily for private functions.

Tuscany Wine Room

Front Desk Services 843-815-8494

Available daily for private functions.

Keith Bradley

Golf Shop

843-815-8422

Director of Cottage Services

Golf Will Hutter

843-815-8440

Danny Malone

843-815-8420

The Golf Shop

843-815-8444

Director of Golf Golf Course Superintendent

Dining Facilities

Tap Room Men’s Locker Room

Gatehouse Services Ray Fleetwood

843-815-8428 843-815-8431

843-815-8451

Director of Gatehouse Services

*For Guest Passes 843-815-8451

Daily

Concierge Services

Monday Through Saturday Sunday

Spa & Fitness Center

Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

Daily Private Instruction ~ Daily

River Park

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.

North 843-815-4308 South 843-815-3753 Andrew Rice

8:30am to 5pm 8:30am to 4pm

Learning Center

Halfway Houses

Learning Center

7:30am to 5:30pm

BERKELEY HALL

366 Good Hope Road Bluffton, South Carolina 29909