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Berkeley Hall
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Inside This Issue:
Nov/Dec 2013 79th Edition
HOLIDAY activities REconstruction of the north course BEHIND THE GATES
Berkeley Hall
FROM THE CLUBHOUSE
Dear Members, Holiday Season planning at Berkeley Hall is underway, and the Clubhouse is filled with all of the hustle and bustle. As in previous years, this season is designed to offer members the opportunity to enjoy all the festivities with family and friends, while creating memorable moments for all. Kicking things off is Thanksgiving Week, which takes place from November 27-29. The week will include a Lowcountry Boat Cruise at the River Park on Wednesday, November 27. This will be followed by a special holiday Member Mingle Bonfire complete with great food, kid’s crafts, and lawn games along with a DJ playing your favorite selections. At the bonfire, you can also pick up a T-shirt for the 5K Turkey Trot which will be held at 8am on Thursday, November 28. Later that day, we will be serving our popular Thanksgiving Day Buffet, the largest holiday dinner that we host each year, with two seatings at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. On Friday, November 29, our Director of Golf Instruction, Andrew Rice, will be conducting a holiday Junior Golf Camp. To register, please contact Andrew at 843.815.8446. Congratulations to the South Team for winning the spirited 9th Annual North/South Challenge played on October 5. Please mark your calendars for upcoming tournaments including: Men’s One Day Member Guest on November 8, The “HAIG” (2-Day Member-Member) on November 15 & 16, and the Club Challenge on December 5-7. The Golf Shop will once again be hosting its Holiday Wine and Cheese Party on December 12 from 5-7pm, marking the beginning of its Annual Holiday Sale which runs from December 12-24. We encourage everyone to stop by and take advantage of some terrific pricing on last minute items for your holiday gift lists. In future issues of The Berkeley Hall Experience, we will be including a new “Golf Achievement Corner” within the Golf section. What we would like to do is celebrate major milestones in your golfing life. It could range from a new course record on the North or South, to breaking 100 for the first time, recording your first Eagle or Birdie, or shooting your age. We all have different goals or milestones that we try to achieve, and we would like to celebrate them with you. I would ask you to email Matt Presnell {mpresnell@berkeleyhallclub. com} any golfing achievements as you record them moving forward to be included in the publication. Our December holiday events will be filled with all the joy and excitement this season has to offer including: A Celebration of Chanukah on Wednesday, December 4, the Christmas Luncheon and CAPA Angel Tree Gift Giving on December 6, Toys for Tots Member Mingle on December 8 and Santa visits Berkeley Hall for brunch on Sunday, December 15. We hope you and your family will be able to join us for these as well as the many additional events planned for this holiday season. Finally, our Annual Meeting will be held at 4pm on Friday, December 13. The membership will elect new members to the Board, and we will include a general review of the Club’s performance and accomplishments this past year. We encourage everyone to keep an eye out for important updates on our website, www.berekelyhallclub.com, along with other timely Club information. On behalf of myself and all the staff, we would like to wish you and your family a safe and joyful holiday season. Kindest Regards,
Experience Table of Contents
Community Corner Member Activities Thanksgiving Weekend Celebrate The Holiday Season New Years Eve Golf Corner Learning Center Golf Maintenance Spa & Fitness Riverpark Phone List & Hours of Operation
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Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort Hotel Members have the opportunity to purchase a 2013-2014 Beach Club Membership at the newly renovated and refurbished HHI Westin Resort and Spa. The Westin Hotel is located in the Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Membership will be valid through February 28, 2014 and will entitle you to the following services: • Parking privileges at both their indoor or underground facilities • The use of beach towels • 10% discount at the Tiki Hut 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 bring@berkeleyhallclub.com.
Welcome! NEW MEMBERS Evan Beck
Virginia Beach, VA
Andre Hammer
Stockholm, Sweden
Brinson Paolini
Virginia Beach, VA
Craig & Cheryl Rymal Hardeeville, SC
Raymond & Beverly Skwarek Richland, WA
Steve and Anne Stinson Bozeman, MT
Joseph and Ellen Thomas Pepper Pike, OH
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Douglas Westveer & Sandra Jordan Oxford, MI
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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 complimentary arrival amenities. Each Cottage is beautifully decorated with either a traditional American look or a vivid hue design. Your room will be stocked with a variety of food and beverage items, Gilchrist and Soames bath products, and bathrobes prior to your arrival. The first level features a roomy living/dining area with entertainment center, most with 47” high definition flat screen televisions, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and gas fireplace. Two private master suites flank each side of the living room and each includes a king-sized bed, sleeper sofa, and well appointed bath with double sinks, walk-in showers and a tub. These suites are each equipped with a refreshment center that includes a wet bar, microwave, refrigerator and 27” TV. Each master suite opens onto its own private porch, perfect for early morning or late afternoon enjoyment. The second level features a large sitting room that is well-suited for use as a lounge for a card game or a children’s activity area and washer and dryer. Two spacious second floor suites each with 2 queen-size beds, a 27” TV, a computer desk, and individual bath. The unique design allows guests the opportunity to rent one master suite (1 bedroom/1 bath), one master suite plus the living and dining area, the main townsuite that includes the great room, kitchen and second floor suites (2 bedrooms/2 baths), a combination of the main townsuite and master suite (3 bedrooms/3 baths), or the entire cottage (4 bedrooms/4 baths).
Summer & Winter
May thru September and December thru February Rates Include Optional Daily Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Housekeeping Service Service (minimum two night stay required)
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom & Living Room 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Monthly– 4 Bedroom
$135 $235 $295 $380 $465 $4050*
$210* $265* $340* $420*
Weekly Rate ~ 7th Night is Complimentary
Spring & Fall
1 Bedroom $195 1 Bedroom & Living Room $285 2 Bedroom $345 3 Bedroom $455 4 Bedroom $565 Monthly– 4 Bedroom $5850*
Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Service (minimum two night stay)
$240* $315* $415* $520*
Winter Golf Cottage Getaway December 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014 Berkeley Hall can assist in making your next leisure, corporate outing, and board retreat a grand success. Join us during the months of December, January and February 2014 for a quick getaway or stay of your choice to escape the northern winter. Let us do the planning from setting up group transportation, golf tee times, and dining arrangements, to enhance any itinerary. It’s our pleasure. In addition, we specialize in pairing ideal meeting venues with impeccable service throughout the entire experience. From exclusive board meetings, to intricate meetings or fun getaways, all your events are planned to the finest detail to ensure a successful and impressive event.
Getaway OPTIONS
March, April, October and November Rates Include Optional Daily Housekeeping Service
Berkeley Hall Golf Cottages
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
• Welcome Itinerary • Arrival Food and Beverage Amenity Package • Core Golf for $50.00 per person plus cart and taxes • Preferred Tee Times after 11:00 am • Complimentary Tournament Coordination • Logo Tournament Gifts and Favors • Special Dining Packages • Private Dining Available in the Tuscany Wine Room • One Hour Group Instruction at the Learning Center for $150.00 • Complimentary Meeting Rooms & Audio Visual Services
GOLF cottage Rates • Two Bedroom $236.00 per night • Three Bedroom $304.00 per night • Four Bedroom $372.00 per night • Rates must include Daily Tidy Service To secure your next memorable experience at Berkeley Hall Club, please call Maren Rogers 843.815.8493 or email mrogers@berkeleyhallclub.com.
Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.
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Community corner The Berkeley Gardens
Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island The Lowcountry’s Largest Women’s Club
Did you know there is a women’s group in the Lowcountry that is fun, has no fundraisers, yet makes a huge impact on our community? The Women’s Association Sue Todd ~ Front Row on Far Left (white jacket); Judith Tyler ~ Front Row in Center of Hilton Head Island (WAHHI) supports projects that benefit the community and facilitate communications among area women. What began 53 years ago with seven women working to beautify the Coligny Beach Circle, has now grown to more than 550 members. With all the success this group has achieved, it’s amazing some women still have no idea this group exists. With hundreds of members you can bet that it’s a diverse group. Sue Todd, the organization’s Secretary, explained, “The interest groups are a way to expand friendships and meet new people. You can learn, re-learn or just go have fun!” Judith Tyler is serving as President. According to Judith, “WAHHI sponsors informational gatherings throughout the year to provide an opportunity for newcomers to learn about the organization, make new friends, and consider membership.” Membership is open to residents of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Please contact Sue Todd for further information at suhatodd@aol.com.
The Berkeley Hall Club wins Community Grounds Maintenance Award The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has recognized Berkeley Hall Club with an Honor Award during their society’s 2013 Green Star Awards competition. The award was cited in their golf course category for the exceptional grounds maintenance of community and common areas. The Green Star Awards Program brings national recognition to grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence, complementing other national landscape award programs that recognize outstanding landscape design and construction. The Green Star Award program features the nation’s best landscaped grounds in thirteen different categories that range from golf course communities to cemeteries and amusement parks. Kayne and his crew of fourteen are responsible for maintaining the landscapes and common areas throughout Berkeley Hall, fifteen acres of plantings, over an acre of floral displays, 20 acres of irrigated St. Augustine grass, lagoon banks, community roadsides and parking lots. PGMS is a professional society for grounds management that was established in 1911 for the purpose of continued education and professional advancement. The majority of PGMS members are Institutional Ground Managers employed in a wide range of different business organizations such as colleges and universities, municipalities, park and recreation facilities, apartment complexes, hotels/motels, cemeteries, theme parks, and landscape management companies.
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The Berkeley Hall
Cookbook
The Berkeley Hall Cookbook is a Perfect Gift for the Holidays. The cookbook is a book for all seasons, containing more than 450 treasured recipes provided by Members and Staff. These kitchen tested recipes are perfect for every occasion and are now on sale in the Golf Shop for $24. All of the proceeds are being donated to the Berkeley Hall Charity Fund. The Cookbook Committee, comprised of Linda Haeuser, Lynn Schollins, and Donna McCarty were assisted by Chas Bassos, Rich Daley and Janis Gatschet-Schlossberg with photography and many other Members who volunteered to proof the written material. Bon Appetito!
Did I Die?
Managing The Mayhem Of Alzheimer’s by Gail Matthews Gail and Glenn Matthews (Members since 2004) were married for 54 years and after a short battle with Alzheimer’s, Glenn died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 17, 2013 in their home in Wilmot, N.H. He was 76 years old, a graduate of Bowdoin College and veteran of the US Army. His career began in sales for Prentice Hall Publishing, before moving on to Addison Wesley as their Scientific Publisher, and later he formed a company named College Marketing Group, Inc (CMGi) – a company that changed the way publishers would market their college books to campuses throughout the US. When he sold the business, CMGi had grown to 3500 clients worldwide and employed hundreds. He left a legacy of hard work, honesty, integrity, morality, manners and generosity. Gail has written a book on their journey entitled, Did I Die? Managing the Mayhem of Alzheimer’s. It is a caregiver’s guide to peace and quality of life and describes how he fought the disease on a daily basis. Orders for the book can be placed with Town and Country Reprographics, 230 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301. The cost is $19.99 plus shipping with proceeds being donated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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Community corner
Report from the Architectural Review Board 2013 has been a very busy year for new construction in Berkeley Hall and there is every indication that this pace will continue through 2014. Fourteen homes are presently under construction with eleven additional plans being reviewed by the ARB for final approval. It should be noted that all of this construction is being performed by nine different builders. The total number of homes completed in Berkeley Hall now stands at 272, which equates to a 49.1% build-out of the community. Many Members are uncertain when they are required to contact the ARB for approval before beginning their project. The ARB should be contacted for the approval of any renovation, modification or addition that would affect the exterior of your home, including any changes planned for landscaping and painting. The ARB meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Complete submittals and applicable submittal fees must be received one week prior to the meeting to be placed on the meeting agenda. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed. Approval is not required for landscape maintenance such as the replacement of dead or diseased material or adding items to existing plant beds. However, any statuaries and yard decorations such as bird baths, statues, and fountains that are taller than 36”, must be approved before they are placed in the yard. The ARB office is also responsible for approving tree removals and enforcement of the ARB Standards and the Covenants and By Laws. Dead, damaged or diseased trees are required to be removed on improved, as well as, unimproved lots and are the responsibility of the owner. If you are concerned about any trees on your property, please contact the ARB for approval and assistance in scheduling its removal. ARB office is also responsible for lot signs and mailboxes. Please contact the ARB if your mailbox post needs a fresh coat of paint or you need a replacement mailbox or new lettering. Please contact me if I can be of assistance or if you would like a copy of the ARB Standards. I can be reached at 843.815.8443 or wwagner@berkeleyhallclub.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Wendy Wagner
Javier the Tailor
Every Saturday morning between 9-11am, Javier the Tailor is in the clubhouse to tailor your garments. Javier owns a tailor shop in Beaufort, SC and travels to the Club once a week to service our Members. He performs his fittings in the locker rooms and returns your garments the following week. Appointments are not necessary. If you need to contact him, he can be reached at 843.321.0213. Follow Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/berkeleyhallclub
Behind the Gates of B erkele y H all
Berkeley Hall has recently produced a new community brochure entitled: “Behind the Gates of Berkeley Hall.” The brochure was designed in a digital format for handouts New Flash Drive Presentation to prospective members and realtors to view on their mobile devices such as home computers, tablets and cell phones. The flash drive offers many advantages over printed brochures that typically have been distributed by developers to promote the sale of their home sites. Printed brochures are expensive to produce and become outdated very quickly. Prospects who are considering either the purchase of property or a membership at Berkeley Hall, want accurate information. This format allows us to provide information in real-time. The table of contents highlights everything from geographic proximity to metropolitan services along with an elaborate description of club facilities, social activities and finances. The design includes quick links to related documents & videos and is in a print-ready format. In addition to producing our new community brochure in a cross-platform format, we have also significantly reduced our design and production costs as well as future marketing expenses relating to the need for timely updates. The brochure is now being distributed to prospects and local realtors and can be viewed on the public side of our website: www.BerkeleyHallClub.com. The brochures are also available in a flash drive format complete with a logo’d gift box for handouts. We encourage members interested in participating in our “Friends of Members” Referral Program (see below) to contact Bob Ring at 843.815.8423 if you would like to obtain a flash drive brochure.
“Friends of Members” Referral Program Our Friends of Members Referral Program continues to be a very effective way for us to attract new membership at Berkeley Hall. Our Discovery Package offers them 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 $2,000 credit to your annual dues.
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Member Activities
Fall Art Classes
Tuesday, November 12, Tuesday, December 10 Lunch at 12pm; 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 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. Participants paint their own canvas and take it with them when complete to either display in their homes 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 Services at 843.815.8494 for reservations.
Book Club
The
Monday, Nov. 4 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room
Before I Go To Sleep
by S. J. Watson Every day Christine wakes up not knowing where she is. Her memories disappear every time she falls asleep. Her husband, Ben, is a stranger to her, and he’s obligated to explain their life together on a daily basis - all the result of a mysterious accident that made Christine an amnesiac. With the encouragement of her doctor, Christine starts a journal to help jog her memory every day. One morning, she opens it and sees that she’s written three unexpected and terrifying words: “Don’t trust Ben.” Suddenly everything her husband has told her falls under suspicion. At the heart of S. J. Watson’s novel is the petrifying question: How can anyone function when they can’t even trust themselves? Suspenseful from start to finish, the strength of Watson’s writing allows Before I Go to Sleep to transcend the basic premise and present profound questions about memory and identity. ~ Amazon.com Review.
Book Club Holiday Party Monday, Dec. 2 @ 12pm Hosted by Lynn Schollins at her home*
Ladies Canasta
Every Monday 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 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
Every Wednesday 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.
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Beautiful Ruins
by Jess Walter “Beautiful Ruins” is a colorful voyage through a village of the Italian Cinque Terre, the vicissitudes of Hollywood and the complicated lives of colorful characters, including the reallife Richard Burton. Jess Walter’s new novel consists of three main stories, plus a first chapter of a novel by an American ex-GI, the beginning of a memoir by a failed Hollywood producer and a play. Each cleverly adds an additional element in bringing all the stories together. It’s thoroughly entertaining and, at times, deliciously satiric. “Beautiful Ruins” is first-rate storytelling. It is a novel filled with delightful humor, wit and scathing sarcasm for Hollywood and its “industry.” Some of it is hilarious, and some touching and genuinely moving. It is profound and frivolous, poignant and zany. It’s a fine piece of writing and great fun to read. ~ Washington Times Review
*Lynn Schollins will be hosting this holiday party at her home located at 70 Lancaster Blvd. Attendees are requested to bring an appetizer, lunch or dessert item. Please RSVP to Lynn at 610.888.4321 (lynnschollins@gmail.com) or Wendy Hansen 843.815.9590 (hansenwendyj@gmail.com).
Celebrate Thanksgiving! at B erkele y H all
Wednesday, November 27
Lowcountry Boat Cruise
4-6pm, River Park; $25 for adults/$15 children under 12 Welcome your family and guests to the Lowcountry by cruising down the Okatie River with Captain Eric. All trips include a selection of beverages. Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Member Mingle Bonfire 5:30-8pm, River Park; $15++/pp (adults & children)
Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Bonfire at the River Park. Come & pick up your T-shirt for the Turkey Trot. The night includes glow necklaces, Thanksgiving crafts for kids, lawn games, DJ Jami Rosen & deck dancing with all your favorite selections. MENU Favorite Grilled Items, Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres & Roasted S’Mores Bar Includes: Domestic Beer, Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate, Club Wines & Sodas/Water *Member Charge Liquor
Thursday, November 28
5K Turkey Trot
7:30am; Registration Event Coordination with Palmetto Running Club Turkey Trot or Walk, Kids Fun Walk or Run $18/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 to the runners and walkers within the appropriate age divisions. Participants will receive long sleeve T-shirts, and refreshments will be provided after the race. Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
1st Seating, 12:30pm; 2nd Seating, 2:30pm $42.50++ adults, $18.95++ children (ages 4-11 years) Give thanks with friends and family at our most elegant and sumptuous holiday feast in our clubhouse dining rooms. Each 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. *The club will close at 4pm for the holiday.
Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Weekend Junior Golf Camp 9am-2pm, Learning Center, Ages 6-16; $100/child
Andrew Rice will offer a Golfer Camp for Juniors Ages 7-15 that will cover most aspects of the game with the most important one being – fun! There will be playing contests along with full instruction. Lunch and beverages are included. Please register with Andrew Rice at 843.815.8446. {see pg. 15 for complete details}
FRIDAY, November 29
Lowcountry Boat Cruise
4-6pm, River Park; $25 for adults/$15 children under 12 Sunday, DECEMBER 1
Pasta Night
5:30-8pm; $16.95/pp
Thanksgiving Day Buffet Menu Thursday, November 28 Featuring Live Classical Music In Each Dining Room Seating’s 12:30pm & 2:30pm Menu Array of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Fall Harvest Fruit Display Bosch Pears, Golden Pineapple, Georgia Peaches, Golden Delicious Apples and Fresh Berries Spiced Butternut Squash and Butter Lettuce Salad Sage Pesto Tortellini, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Roasted Beet Trio & Baby Green Salad Lola Rosa, Red Oak Lettuce, Apple Smoked Bacon, Toasted Pistachios Sundried Cherries and Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing Down South Seafood Gumbo Maine Lobster, Gulf Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Blue Crab, Roasted Pumpkin Risotto and Green Onion Crème Fraise Artisan Breads, Biscuits and Croissants with Whipped Butter Warm Lemon and Herb Butter Poached Shrimp Grey Goose Cocktail Sauce with assorted Crackers and Lemons
From Our Chaffers Lavender Honey Glazed Baby Carrots and Cipollini Onions Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallow Gratini Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Vidalia Onions Bluffton Oyster Dressing with Baby Portobello Mushrooms Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes
Carving STation Sage Roasted Tom Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Candied Orange Cranberry Sauce Mesquite Grilled Turkey Breast with Chipotle BBQ Sauce Southern Deep Fried Turkey Tarragon Mustard Roasted New York Strip Loin with Port Wine Demi-Glace and Horseradish Cream
Desserts Classic Pumpkin Pie Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie Granny Smith Apple Bread Pudding with Brandy Crème Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream Carrot Cake Cup Cakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and Dark Chocolate Curls Mini Pumpkin Crème Brulee Assorted Chocolate Truffles Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee, Regular & Decaffeinated, Selected Teas
$42.50++, Children $18.95++ (4-11) Please make your reservations with the Concierge by calling 843.815.8494. (72-hour special event policy in effect.)
Berkeley Hall
Charity Cup
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? November 5 {Details To Be Announced}
Save The Date
The 2014 Charity Cup will be held May 23-24 during the Memorial Day weekend.
Christmas Trip to Tour the Biltmore Estate and Gardens November 13 & 14, $695 per couple
On Christmas Eve 1895, the Vanderbilt family opened the Biltmore House for the first time to their friends and family. In subsequent years, the couple welcomed family, friends and the estate’s employees into the Banquet Hall for the annual Christmas party. Each child who lived on the estate at that time received a special gift from the family. Today, the Biltmore Estate is one of the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday travel destinations. Their modern-day Christmas celebration is modeled on that first Christmas, with an elaborately decorated, 35-foot tall Fraser fir dominating the Banquet Hall. Guests will see 68 trees throughout Biltmore House, each intricately designed and decorated by members of Biltmore’s floral team. Miles of fresh garland and wreaths create a yuletide scent throughout the House, with around 1,000 red and white poinsettias in the Winter Garden and other areas. Wednesday, November 13 7am Depart from the Clubhouse to Asheville, NC 12pm Arrive in Asheville 1pm Tour of the Biltmore Estate 5:30pm Check into the Grove Park Inn Hotel 7:30pm Dinner at the Hotel Thursday, November 14 6:30-10:30am Breakfast 8am Golf (optional) 9-12am Spa Services (optional) 9:30-11:30am Downtown Shopping (optional) 12pm Hotel Check-out 12-1:30pm Lunch on your own 1:30pm Depart the Grove Park Inn Hotel 7pm Arrive at Berkeley Hall
Tour includes: ~ Bus transportation with box lunches, beverages and snacks ~ Overnight accommodations at the Grove Park Inn Hotel ~ Dinner for two at The Grove Park Inn (alcohol excluded) ~ Tickets and full breakfast for two Please contact Concierge Services for reservations at 843.815.8494.
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6th Annual
Thanksgiving Food Drive November 16 & 17
The ladies of Berkeley Hall are once again preparing for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Through past efforts and generous donations, we have been successful in supporting those in need during the holiday season. Thanksgiving food items can be dropped off at 84 Hopsewee Drive on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17. If needed, we can also 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 include 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, and canned fruit. Foil & turkey pans can also come in very handy. For the topping on the cake, please feel free to consider a grocer gift card to assist with turkey purchases, fresh produce or dairy. 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!
Thanksgiving to-go {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 25 at 2pm. Contact Maren Rogers at 843.815.8493 {mrogers@berkeleyhallclub.com} or download the order form on the website. Complete Thanksgiving Meal Pricing • Small Meal for 6-8 ppl. w/ 10-14 lb. Turkey $145++ per order • Medium Meal for 8-12 ppl. w/ 18-20 lb. Turkey $200++ per order • Large Meal for 12-18 ppl. w/ 20-24 lb. Turkey $275++ per order Complete Thanksgiving Meal Menu Harvest Garden Salad, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Freshly Baked Rolls & Whipped Butter Lavender Honey Glazed Baby Carrots and Cipollini Onions Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallow Gratin Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Vidalia Onions Bluffton Oysters with Baby Portobello Mushroom Dressing Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes Choice of Turkey Style: Sage Roasted Tom Turkey or Southern Deep Fried Including Giblet Gravy and Candied Orange Cranberry Sauce Whole Pies • Classic Pumpkin ~ $15 • Bourbon Pecan ~ $15
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Celebrate The Holiday Season!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
Celebration of Chanukah
Berkeley Room; 6pm $28++/adults, $15++/children (4-11yrs) Traditional Chanukah Menu, Member Charge Bar Please join Berkeley Hall Celebration of Chanukah as all Members, Children & Guests are invited to experience a delicious traditional dinner. Rabbi Brad Bloom and his wife of Congregation Beth Yam will join us as guests of Mr. & Mrs. Ted David.
FRIDAY, December 6
Christmas Luncheon &
CAPA Angel Tree Gift Giving
Cranberry Bubbly Reception & Plated Luncheon $20.00++ per person 11:30am Cranberry Bubbly Reception Duo of Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres 12pm Plated Luncheon Chestnut & Wild Mushroom Stuffed Free Range Chicken Breast Caramelized Shallot Port Jus, Spicey Cranberry Jam, Baby Portobello Wild Rice Pilaf & Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus Bundle Hot Chocolate Pots de Crème with Peppermint Marshmellows & White Chocolate You’re invited to a special day of giving at Berkeley Hall. The gracious ladies of Berkeley Hall and staff will participate in their annual donation of gifts to children from the “Angel Wish Tree.” The tree will be located in the women’s locker room during the month of November & December. This will be the 11th season of giving to the (CAPA) Child Abuse Prevention Association which provides wrapped holiday gifts to children throughout Beaufort County. CAPA staff and board members will join the luncheon to share the journey of the gifts to their final destination.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
Toys for Tots Member Mingle
6-9pm; $40++ per person Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres, Carving/Food Stations Liquor, Wine & Beer Stations There will be a special “Sugar and Spice” Holiday Member Mingle throughout four of the most beautifully decorated private host homes of Berkeley Hall. A selection of hors d’oeuvres along with carving food stations and drinks 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.
thursday, December 12
Pro Shop Annual Sale
5-7pm; Berkeley Hall Golf Pro Shop Wine Station, Cheese/Crackers & Fruit Display Complimentary Event The Golf Shop Annual Holiday Sale begins with a Wine & Cheese Party. 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 to pick your lucky discount card!
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C E L E B R AT E T H E H O L I D AY S E A S O N Friday, December 13
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting, Mixed Grille, 4pm Southern Comfort Buffet, 5:30pm; $25++pp, Happy Hour Bar Pricing The Annual Meeting of Berkeley Hall Club, Inc. will be held on Friday, December 13 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 Blackeyed Pea Salad Display of Artisan Greens Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms & Belgian Endive Fresh Baked Bread Display & Whipped Butter Glazed Winter Squash & Medley of Baby Vegetables Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Savannah Red Rice Blackened Catfish with Collard Greens and Veronique Grilled Quail Tasso Gravy Hazelnut Crusted Flounder with Shallot Beurre Blanc Carved Bistro Filet Beef Wellington with Malbec Huckleberry Demi Glace Chef’s Holiday Cheesecake Display Presented with an array of sauces, trimmings and berries Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea
sunday, December 15
Santa Brunch
12pm; Mixed Grille $20++/Adults, $16++/Children (4+) Santa is hosting a special brunch and caroling 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. Don’t forget to get your family photo with Santa Claus! Santa’s Favorite Menu Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup Creamy Chicken & Tortellini Bisque Ham Biscuits Fresh Fruit Display, Apple Crumb Coffee Cake Grilled Asparagus & Oven Roasted Tomato Salad with Roasted Chestnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette Colossal Pancake Napoleon, Apricot & Raspberry Preserves, Chantilly Cream & Fresh Berries Cinnamon French Toast, Warm Maple Syrup Crabcake Benedict, Black Forest Ham & Dijon Hollandaise Brown Sugar Bacon Crispy Hashbrowns Build your own Omelet Station Crustless PB&J Sandwiches Chicken Fingers & Fries Peppermint Stick Ice Cream Ginger Bread Cookie Decorating Bar Eggnog Martini’s Orange Juice, Spiced Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate with Jumbo Marshmallows
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WEDNESDAY, december 18; THURSDAY, december 19
Kid’s Holiday Day Camps
10am-3pm; $20/child Day camps have been designed for children between the ages 5-11yrs of age. Activities will include: 2013 Ornament making, lego tower adventure, putting contests, lunch, beverages & decorating festive treats. Children should wear play clothes and bring a putter if they have golf clubs.
SUNDAY, December 21
Annual Family Bonfire at the River Park
6-8pm; $20++ adults, $12++ children 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! RIVER PARK Menu Hot & Chilled Dips, Crackers & Crudités Grilled Chicken Skewers & Hot Dogs Buns & Condiments Loaded Potato Skins Chicken Tenders, Honey Mustard Roasted S’Mores & Holiday Sweets Hot Chocolate & Whipped Cream, Hot Cinnamon Rum, Selection of Beers, Wine & Sodas
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.
NYE Weekend Events S aturday, D ecember 2 8 , 2 0 1 3
Family N ight at the R i v er Park 6 : 0 0 - 8 : 0 0 pm $ 2 0 + + adults , $ 1 5 + + children Including a Family Bonfire, Children’s Activities & Live Music MENU
Spinach, Artichoke & Crab Dip w/ Garlic Pitas; Franks in a Blanket w/ Honey Mustard Cornflake Crusted Mac & Cheese; Bbq Shrimp & Cheddar Skewers Southern Fried Chicken Tenderloins w/ Hot Sauce & Blue Cheese Fire Roasted Oysters w/ Tangy Cocktail, Lemons & Saltines Key Lime Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Cookies and S’mores
S U N D AY, D ecember 2 9 , 2 0 1 3
S pecial 9 - H ole T wilight G olf @ 3 : 0 0 pm $5 per player includes golf & prizes, register on ForeTees or with a member of the Professional Golf Staff &
1 9 th H ole N F L Part y Z one @ 5 : 3 0 pm $ 2 0 + + adults { M ember C harge B ar } ; M E N ’ S L O C K E R R O O M Sunday afternoon relaxed golf event including several on course skills, wear your favorite NFL team jerseys Finish the day in the 19th Hole NFL Game Day Party Zone {Men’s Locker Room} Loaded Blue Cheese Potato Chips w/ Apple Smoked Bacon & Green Onions Crispy Chicken Wings ~ Thai, Buffalo & Ranch; Assorted Trimmings Cheddar Cheese Sliders on Soft Rolls New England Seafood Chowder w/ Oyster Crackers Garden Veggies & Dips; Klondike Ice Cream Bars & Mini Sweets
C elebration C ottage R ates Available DecEMBER 15 - JanUARY 5, 2014
One (1) Bedroom Suite ~ $135 Two (2) Bedroom Cottage ~ $236 Three (3) Bedroom Cottage ~ $304 Four Bedroom (4) or Full Cottage ~ $372 *Rates do not include taxes & must include daily tidy service
Please confirm Cottage Reservations and Social Event Reservations with Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 or register online at www.BerkeleyHallClub.com.
You’re Invited To
New Year’s Eve THE BERKELEY HALL
C hampagne & C r y stal E x travaganza T uesda y, D ecember 3 1 , 2 0 1 3 8 pm - M idnight $ 1 5 0 per person (Inclusive of service charges & taxes) { Men’s ~ Jacket & Tie; Women’s ~ Cocktail Attire }
Dining & Seating in the Mixed Grille, Tap Room, Tuscany Wine Room & Berkeley Room
D iamond S howcase includes : Charleston’s Party DJ Bill West Open Bar & Champagne NYE Favors & Crystal Necklaces Grand Raw Bar & Sushi Display Ice Luge Martini Station Passed Elegant Hors d’ Oeuvres & Stations Veal tenderloin crostini’s with imported Sharp Provolone & tarragon chimichurri drizzle Carved prosciutto wrapped duck breast with raspberry beurre blanc & blue cheese fritters Pepper seared pork belly with huckleberry jalapeno jam, sharp cheddar cornbread croutons
Plated Salad & Duo Entrée Pancetta ricotta tart & Foccacia Vase filled with baby greens, Spanish almonds & trio of pomegranate, basil & sweet garlic vinaigrette Rosemary Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon & Broiled Maine Lobster Tail on Chanterelle mushroom demi glace, Meyer lemon emulsion, black truffle cheddar grilled cheese, pecan crusted asparagus, roasted thumbelina carrots & marble potatoes
Grand Showcase of Desserts & Sweet Endings Elegant array of sweet treats, chocolate truffles & baby banana split baked Alaska station Gourmet Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea Display
Reservations are required with 72-hour cancellation policy. Please Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 or register online at www.BerkeleyHallClub.com.
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The Golf Corner
Matt Presnell, Director of Golf
Holiday Wine & Cheese Party Thursday December 12, 5-7pm
South Team Celebrates Their Victor the North-South-Challenge
South Team Wins the 9th Annual North-South Challenge Join me in congratulating the South Team for winning the 9th Annual NorthSouth Challenge played on October 5. It was a great day for the spirited team competition as the South Team pulled out a close victory in the tightest competition ever. Thank you for all who participated in this fun season kick-off and also for those who enjoyed the evening festivities.
Congratulations to Karen and Jim Ferree The South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame will break new ground next year when Karen Ferree is inducted in January 2014. Karen joins her husband Jim as the first husband and wife team to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Karen & Jim Ferre Karen Ferree, an outstanding golfer and a leader for women’s golf, joins husband Jim, who won on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour and was inducted back in 2008. Karen was formerly a club professional at Long Cove Club and qualified to play in three US Women’s Amateurs, three US Women’s Opens, three US Women’s Mid-Amateurs and ten US Senor Women’s Opens. In addition to her impressive golfing career, Karen has been a trailblazer for women in golf. Linda Larkin, President of the South Carolina Women’s Golf Association, stated in her nomination that “Her love for the game began as a young girl at a time when there were very few opportunities for young women to compete, let alone excel.” Berkeley Hall Members congratulate one of their own for receiving such prestigious recognition.
The Golf Shop will be serving complimentary wine and cheese at the Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12. All golf apparel and equipment will be on sale. Once your items have been chosen and are ready to checkout, you will be asked to select a Bow 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 Tuesday, December 17, and run through close of business on Tuesday, December 24. As the week progresses, items that remain in the Golf Shop will continue to be discounted. Tuesday, 12/17 All in stock items 30% off
Wednesday, 12/18 All in stock items 35% off Thursday, 12/19 All in stock items 40% off Friday, 12/20 All in stock items 45% off (excludes Golf Bags, Balls and Clubs) Saturday, 12/21 All in stock items 50% off (excludes Golf Bags, Balls and Clubs) Sunday, 12/’22 All in stock items 55% off (excludes Golf Bags, Balls and Clubs) Monday & Tuesday, 12/23 & 12/24 All in stock items 60% off (excludes Golf Bags, Balls and Clubs)
Upcoming Tournament EventS Men’s One-Day Member Guest The “HAIG” (2-Day Member-Member) Club Challenge
November 8 Download Entry Form November 15-16 Download Entry Form December 5-7 Download Entry Form
The Golf Shop will be closing at 3pm on Tuesday, 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 The Handicap Committee is continuing the review of handicap stroke allocations for our Berkeley Hall courses. One element of conformance to the USGA Handicap System is to periodically perform this review. Handicap stroke allocations are reflected on scorecards as the ranking, one through eighteen, of each hole on a course. That ranking shows holes on which a player is eligible for a handicap stroke in competition based on their course handicap. There is a separate set of stroke allocations for men and women. Hole rankings are often misinterpreted. Many players believe, incorrectly, that the hole ranked number one is the hardest hole on the course, and conversely, the hole ranked number eighteen is the easiest. Some players believe, also incorrectly, that the longest holes, usually par fives, are the hardest and should have the lowest ranking numbers, while par threes are the easiest and should have the highest ranking numbers. In fact, a handicap stroke on a given hole is meant to be an equalizer for high handicap players and that is the underlying concept that drives stroke allocations. Holes are ranked based on how much help a high handicap player needs when playing against a low handicap player; the lower the rank, the more help needed by high handicap players. In order to determine stroke allocations for our courses, we are following the process outlined in the USGA Handicap System Manual. It requires 400 hole-by-hole scores each from men and women on each of our courses. Control groups are being identified to allow comparison of scores from low handicap players and higher handicap players. Approximately 150 men and women will participate in one or another control group during each handicap period. When handicaps change on the first and fifteenth of each month, the committee will reconfigure control groups. Individual players may move into or out of control groups based on updated handicaps. When control group members arrive to play, golf shop staff will provide a simple form on which to record unadjusted hole-by-hole scores separately from their normal scorecard for that round. Men will play White tees and women will play Burgundy tees. After the round, the form must be returned to any member of the professional or bag drop staff. Successful stroke allocation ranking will depend entirely on proper completion and return of all scoring forms. Care must be taken to ensure recorded scores are legible. Scores recorded for each hole must reflect all strokes taken to hole out without adjustment. If the player picks up prior to holing out, the most likely score the player would have made on the hole must be recorded. If the round is not completed, the scoring form should be returned with unplayed holes left blank. Scoring forms will be used solely for evaluation of stroke allocations. They will not be used to post scores, check on score posting, or for any other handicap related activity. Players’ names will not be used in the evaluation or in any reports. Control group participants will still be responsible for posting their scores in the GHIN system, properly adjusted following Equitable Stroke Control guidelines (except for tournaments or other events run by the golf shop which are posted by golf shop staff). Stroke allocation review activities will continue until the required number of scoring forms has been collected for each control group. The Handicap Committee greatly appreciates everyone’s effort in this important activity. If you have questions or concerns regarding your possible participation, please contact any member of the professional staff.
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USA USA Wins Wins The The 2013 2013 Walker Walker Cup Cup
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Evan Beck Advances to the 2nd Stage of Web.com Q-School Congratulations to Evan Beck who finished 9th overall in the first stage of the Web.com Qualifying Tournament held at the Florence Country Club {Florence, SC} with scores of 68-68-72-64 (-8) 272. Evan recently joined Berkeley Hall as an Aspiring Professional after graduating from Wake Forest University and now has his sights on the Web.com Tour. We all wish him continued success with his endeavor. At this time, the date and location for the second stage had yet to be determined.
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Complimentary Member Swing Clinics
Every Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am NOVEMBER Topic Friday, November 1 Driving Tuesday, November 5 Sand Friday, November 8 Putting Tuesday, November 12 Wedges Friday, November 15 Irons Tuesday, November 19 Fairway Woods Friday, November 22 Sand Play Tuesday, November 26 Irons Friday, November 29 Scoring Shots DECEMBER Topic Tuesday, December 3 Putting Friday, December 6 Wedges Tuesday, December 10 Scoring Shots Friday, December 13 Driving Tuesday, December 17 Short Game Friday, December 20 Putting Tuesday, December 24 Irons Friday, December 27 Bunker Play
Thanksgiving Junior Golf Camp Friday, November 29, 9-2pm This will bea great opportunity for the adults to get out and enjoy some golf or do a little shopping! The kids will learn, laugh and compete and lunch is included. The cost is $100 per child and is open to children ages 6-16. Please call Andrew Rice directly to sign up for any of the above programs at 843.815.8446 or 843.247.4688 (cell).
Looking to learn more about your game? Confused about something you heard or read? Spend a few minutes on Andrew Rice’s website and you may just find the answer you’ve been looking for. More than 1000 people visit his site daily to learn what it takes to get more enjoyment from their time spent on the links ~ www.andrewricegolf.com
The Fazio Room
Short Game Swing Tip By Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction
If all golfers were open to the idea of chipping with multiple clubs, they would perform at much higher levels - and who doesn’t want that? I am of the opinion that it is better to learn one basic chipping technique and simply select the correct club for each unique trajectory situation. If you currently use only one or two clubs around the greens, I would encourage you to expand your short game arsenal by getting familiar with a few additional options. They will give you the ability to easily control the trajectory and release of each shot. Once you have decided where to land the ball, it is trajectory that ultimately determines the distance the shot will travel. The key is to land the ball on the green as soon as possible and have it release to the hole as if it were a putt. Keep in mind that you will encounter certain situations where it is not feasible to land the ball on the green and have it finish close to the cup. Keep an open mind and be creative. Select the shot that gives you the highest percentage of getting the ball close. Here are two different setup possibilities for a chip shot. The first is for a higher shot with a lofted club, and the second is for a lower running shot:
For the higher shot, select your most lofted club and open the face. (pictured left) Notice how the ball position is slightly forward and the weight is more centered versus forward. As a result, the handle is actually slightly behind the ball and should remain in that position through the hit. You want to feel as if the club head gets to the ball prior to the handle, thus adding loft to the face and trajectory of the shot. When opting for a low shot, (pictured left) always select a lower lofted iron (7 or 8 iron) as it has the loft you are looking for with the bounce already built into the sole of the club. When a lofted club is selected to play a low shot, the face becomes de-lofted and the bounce is decreased. The leading edge is exposed to the ground and the chances of sticking the club in the ground or blading the shot are greatly increased. Set up with the ball slightly back of center in your stance. Being able to control the trajectory on your chip shots will give you that much needed flexibility to get the ball up and down in a multitude of different situations. And that can only be a good thing.
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Pitching Truths
by Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction
Andrew Rice
As many of you may be aware, I have done a tremendous amount of research on pitching the last few years. My research continues and I wanted to share a few important truths regarding this often misunderstood stroke:
• Great pitchers generally take very little divot, flight the ball low and create high spin rates • Lower trajectory shots are substantially easier to gauge than higher ones • When struck correctly lower trajectory shots will have more spin than higher lofted ones • Most golfers perform better when pitching with their second most lofted club (SW vs LW) • There are two controllable ways to stop a golf ball - high spin rate and a steep land angle • Thin shots have more spin than you might think • The quality of the clubface to ball interaction (friction) is very important in generating spin • The quality of the lie plays a big role in determining the clubface to ball interaction • The optimal lie for amazing pitches is a fairly tight, downgrain lie • Any moisture that gets between the face and ball will decrease friction and thus increase launch angle and reduce spin • Sand between the face and the ball will increase friction and thus lower launch angle and increase spin • When practicing it is important to keep a wet towel handy to clean the face after every few shots - don’t use a tee • Older clubs with worn down grooves or without a milled face will never spin the ball as much as a fresh wedge with a milled face (all else being equal) • A fresh (new), milled face is more important than fresh grooves or even square grooves • Premium golf balls flight better and spin more than inexpensive golf balls • The optimal technique is based almost entirely around managing the angle of attack • Controlling what the handle does through impact is vital in managing the angle of attack • A club path that tracks from in to out will most often lead to better strikes, lower trajectory and more spin • Where a golfer seeks to add loft - bounce, and thus the grind/shape of the sole, will play a bigger role • For stock and thus lower flighted shots, the bounce plays less of a role than you might imagine
I have found there to be a multitude of different and somewhat unusual techniques that work well for certain individuals. My objective has been to find a pitching technique that works best for the majority of golfers. I have found a technique that fits the bill - contact me for more!
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One Plane vs. Two Plane Swing Debate
Tuesday, November 19 from 6-8pm The Hilton Head Island Golf Forum will host a debate between Krista Dunton who represents the teaching methods of the 1-Plane Swing and Ron Cerrudo who advocates the 2-plane Krista Dunton teaching theory. Krista Dunton, Senior Instructor at Berkeley Hall Club was awarded the PGA New Jersey Section Teacher of the Year award in 2001 and the LPGA National Teacher of the Year award in 2002. She has also been awarded the Carolinas Section PGA Teacher of the Year award which is the largest PGA Section in the country. Ronald Cerrudo was a Member of the 1967 Walker Cup Team and played on the PGA Tour from 1967–1979. This debate is co-sponsored by the Golf Performance Academy and the PGA Carolinas Section and will be moderated by Pete Popovich. Admission to the debate is $10 and all members and their guests are welcome to attend.
Specialty Clinics with Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction Become a Wedge Guru Thurs. Nov. 1, 4-5:30pm
Get The Most Out of the Driver Tues. Nov. 12, 3-4:30pm How Can TrackMan Help? Tues. Nov. 26, 3-4:30pm Each clinic requires a minimum of 3 students and the cost of each clinic is $50/pp.
Specialty Clinics with Krista Dunton, Senior Instructor
Turkey Tune-up
Mon. Nov. 18, 2-4pm; Thurs. Dec. 12, 9-11am This clinic will focus one hour on short game and one hour on full swing.
Perfect Your Putting
Wed. Nov. 13, 10-11:30am; Thurs. Dec.19, 3-4:30pm Drastically reduce your scores with this all inclusive putting seminar. It includes video analysis of your stroke and analysis of what your putter is doing using the Swingbyte Technology.
Master 50 yards and in!
Thurs. Nov. 21, 2-4pm; Mon. Dec. 9, 2-4pm Develop a short game you can rely on for great results. All clinics require a minimum of 3 with a maximum of 8 players to conduct the class. The cost of each clinic is $60/pp.
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MAINTENANCE
Better Billy Bunkers
Most golf course architects make a concerted effort to design and construct bunkers that course Superintendents can maintain through routine maintenance procedures. However, despite an architect’s best efforts, some bunkers present ongoing challenges that cannot be easily solved.
For example: • A bunker designed with steep face walls may have been constructed to present a high degree of difficulty or perhaps designed for visual appeal. Such features may provide an added interest to the game; but they are prone to problems resulting from sand sliding down from the face walls and into the bottom of the bunker. If the silt and soil mixed into the sand is not removed before it’s pushed back up the bunkerslope, the sand becomes contaminated in a very short period with undesirable materials. • High winds, golfer traffic, and raking procedures can also cause sand to slide down steep bunker slopes. This displacement of sand leads to inconsistent depth of sand and purity, and results in poor drainage. • When bunkers drain poorly, standing water may remain for more than an hour or two. Once removed, the bunker sand is often excessively wet and firm for extended periods of time, as excess moisture evaporates from the sand profile as the sand slowly dries.
Spreading Gravel
Spraying Polymer on Gravel
Until recently, the common solutions for correcting these types of problems have been to 1) Recontour slopes in or around the bunkers; 2) Repair or add bunker drainage lines and 3) Install and maintaining bunker liners. However, there is now a new drainage system known as the Better Billy Bunker Method that has produced excellent results at some nationally ranked golf Clubs including; Bethpage, Merion Golf Club, Peachtree Golf Club, and Winged Foot Golf Club. Since we are always interested in finding a cost effective way to improve the playability of our bunkers, we will be evaluating this new drainage system in the greenside bunkers of Hole #4 and #17 on the South Course. The “Better Billy Bunkers” method begins with a two inch layer of pea gravel, which is an excellent conduit to get water to the drain lines. The pea gravel is lab tested to insure it is compatible with the course’s bunker sand. The next step is to apply a specialized polymer used for gluing the rock together. With the gravel layer able to be bound together, we eliminate the need for a
by Danny Malone, Certified Golf Course Superintendent
geotextile liner to prevent sand and rock contamination. The gravel layer has been tested to drain over 1500 inches per hour. The last step is to install the sand at a depth of four inches over the pea gravel. The advantage of this system is that the sand can be added or taken away from the standard four inches to produce firmer or softer playing condition. In the future, we will be testing different depths of sand to improve the playability for our members. These two bunkers will be used as tests to gather information for future bunker renovations. The sand used is also different texture and will be examined for playability, drainage and the washouts during heavy rains. Click here to view the installation process.
4th Hole Bunker
French Drainage Surrounding the Front Mall Maintenance crews were busy working in front of the clubhouse last month, installing a French drainage system around the perimeter of the Front Mall. The work was necessary for two reasons: 1) Water was flowing over the curbs and staining the surface of the road and 2) It was necessary to prevent water from draining under the road and cracking the asphalt. What’s a French Drain? A French Drain is a sloped trench filled with round gravel and a pipe that diverts water away from either a building or road. It’s named after a farmer in Concord, Massachusetts by the name of Henry French, who promoted the idea in a book he wrote back in 1859 about farm drainage in the rural areas. Today, French drains are commonly used to provide an easy channel for water to flow through, as it runs into a gravel-filled trench and into a perforated pipe at the bottom of the trench. Water travels freely through the pipe, which empties a safe distance away from the road into a low-lying area of the grounds.
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SPa & FITNESS Spa & Fitness Center
Weekly Class Schedule MONDAY Mat Pilates @ 9am (Silja)
Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Cardio Sculpt @ 10:15am (Marcia) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10
R³ Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek) $20/class for Members and Guests {unless pre-paid}
Fitness Center installs NEW Cardio and Strength Equipment The Fitness Staff is pleased to announce that a new high-tech line of cardio and strength equipment has recently been installed at the Center, which keeps Berkeley Hall ahead of the rest in technology. Their new cardio line is comprised of True treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals, all of which have a touchscreen interface and television capabilities built into the screen. The highlight of the treadmills is the soft belt system which offers the most orthopedically correct running surface available. They have also increased the number of elliptical machines to seven to accommodate the high demand for these particular units. In addition, three new recumbent bikes have been added to the two new upright bikes.
TUESDAY Cycling* @ 9:30am (Nan)
$12/Member; Guests $15; *Please sign-up ahead of time
WEDNESDAY Zumba @ 9am (English)
$8/Member {unless pre-paid}; 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
The revoluntary Nautilus ONE® is their new line of strength equipment. This equipment combines new weight stack technology with the most intuitive and user-friendly selection method ever created. Ergo Grip technology provides complete and independent arm movement enabling a natural, user-defined path of motion. Our professional fitness staff is always available to assist with the operation of the new equipment.
THURSDAY Pilates @ 3:30am (Silja) $8/Member (unless pre-paid); Guests $10
FRIDAY Cardio Sculpt @ 9:30am (Erin) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Tennis Clinic @ 9:30am (Paul)
Spa Specials
$12/Member; Guests $15
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 1-Hour Body Scrub with choice of Cranberry or Pumpkin Spice ($80)
Zumba @ 9am (Zanne) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10
DECEMBER Book one massage and get $10 off next booked massage Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub
*Both massages must be booked in month of December
Spa Gift Certificates Don’t forget to purchase a Gift Certificate for someone special as the Holidays are approaching!
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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 $25/adult; $15/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 $25/adult; $15/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 the 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 $25 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 $25 per person for adults and $15 for children under 12. Members are encouraged to bring their coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided. Private boat cruises are also available for $125/hour (2-hour minimum). Members are encouraged to bring their coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make reservations for all of these great tours.
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Phone List Clubhouse
Adrian Morris
843-815-8488
Becky Conn
843-815-8490
Michael Krause
843-815-8439
Bryan O’Neal
843-815-8997
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Human Resource Coordinator & Executive Assistant Clubhouse Manager Facilities Maintenance Manager
Hours of Operation
{Effective Nov. 1 thru Dec. 31, 2013}
Accounting Frank McSweeney
843-815-8950
Clubhouse Dining
Myla Mitchell
843-815-8414
Sheree Small
843-815-8953
*Note: There will be no dining in either the Mixed Grille or Tap Room on Mondays. Light lunch fare will be served in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make your reservations for Clubhouse Dining and all Special Events.
Club Controller & CFO Assistant Controller Member Billing
ARB
Wendy Wagner
843-815-8443
ARB Administrator
Tap Room
Lunch Daily ~ 11am to 4pm (Tuesday & Wednesday; Friday thru Sunday) Dinner* ~ 4pm to 8pm (Tuesday thru Sunday) Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7:00pm (Tuesday thru Friday and Sundays)
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 11am-3pm and 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
Front Desk Services 843-815-8494 Keith Bradley
843-815-8422
Director of Cottage Services
´ to 4pm Thursday {lunch only} ~ 11am Dinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Men and Ladies’ Locker Rooms
Bar Service ~ 11am to 6pm Daily Light Lunch Fare ~ 11am to 3pm (Monday Only)
Berkeley Room
Available daily for private functions.
Tuscany Wine Room
Available daily for private functions.
Golf Shop
Golf
Daily
Concierge Services
7:30am to 5:30pm
Matt Presnell
843-815-8440
Danny Malone
843-815-8420
Brittany Kennedy
843-815-8442
Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday
The Golf Shop
843-815-8444
Learning Center
Director of Golf
Golf Course Superintendent Merchandise Manager
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
Monday Through Saturday Sunday
Spa & Fitness Center
Daily Private Instruction ~ Daily
River Park
Halfway Houses
Learning Center
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.
*For Guest Passes 843-815-8451 North 843-815-4308 South 843-815-3753
8:30am to 5pm 8:30am to 4pm
berkeley Hall
366 Good Hope Road Bluffton, South Carolina 29909