The
BERKELEY HALL
Experience
Sept/Oct2014 84th Edition
Hole #11
North Course
Inside This Issue:
FALL ACTIVITIES MEMBER ACTIVITIES STAY & REPLAY PACKAGE BERKELEY HALLGROUP CHARITY CUP PLAYERS AMATEUR 2014 PLAYERS AMATEUR
BERKELEY HALL
EXPERIENCE FROM THE CLUBHOUSE
Dear Members, Fall is quickly approaching and we look forward to welcoming familiar faces as they return to the Lowcountry and the wonderful weather it brings. If you happen to be in the Golf Shop or out on the golf course, you will likely be approached by our new Director of Golf, Will Hutter. Please join me in extending him a warm welcome to Berkeley Hall Club. Our golf staff is busy preparing for our popular Fall Tournaments which include North/South Challenge {Saturday, October 11}, the Men’s Invitational {October 15-18}, the Women’s Invitational {October 22 & 23} and “The Haig” {November 14 & 15}. September brings back the Ryder Cup matches at Gleneagles in Scotland, and of course Europe will retain the trophy once again. I am certain you all will agree with me. We have some very exciting event events taking place in the Clubhouse over the next few months. Berkeley Hall Food & Wine Classic {Tuesday, September 30} will feature creative cuisine from some of the Lowcountry’s leading chefs along with multiple wine vendors offering special selections from vineyards around the world. In addition, we hope to see everyone at the Cheers, Beers & Lawn Party {Saturday, September 13} for an evening of dining and dancing on the Grand Lawn. Live musical entertainment will be provided by local favorite, The Brewer Band. On October 31, our annual Halloween Twilight Golf Tournament will be followed by a “Spooktacular” Halloween Party, which will include a haunted tour through “The House of Horrors.” If you have any questions regarding upcoming events or would like to make reservations, please call our Concierge Services at 843.815.8422. Our team is here to offer you personal attention and careful planning with every detail. The Spa & Fitness Center will be offering a special Spa Day on September 14 from 10am-4pm. Also, a new “Living Lean” session will begin on October 6 and run through November 17. This 6-week program assists, motivates and supports participants through workouts, nutrition, and goal setting. Please call the Spa & Fitness Center at 843.815.8985 for additional details and to make your reservation. In closing, I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to all of the Member volunteers, hosts and contributors of the 2014 Players Amateur Golf Tournament. It was highly successful year of hosting this great event and it would not have happened without the tremendous support received from our community. I have received an abundance of complimentary comments from the organizers, founders, players and spectators of this great event. Thank you again for your involvement and continued support. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly at 843.815.8488 or amorris@berkeleyhallclub.com. Kindest Regards,
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Community Corner
pp. 3-5
Member Activities
pp. 6-8
4th of July Photos
pp. 9-11
Golf Corner
pp. 12-13
The Players Amateur
pp. 14-17
Learning Center
pp. 18-19
Golf Maintenance
p. 20
River Park
p. 21
Spa & Fitness
pp. 22-23
Phone List & Hours of Operation
p. 24
Welcome! NEW MEMBERS
Steve & Kathy Arpaia Berkeley Heights, NJ
David & Nicole Maus Longwood, FL
Scott & Jennifer Leiti Bluffton, SC
Jerry & Cindy Petitt Bluffton, SC
Bob Brown
Dr. David & Kathryn Schaefer Lees Summit, Missouri
Feeding Hills, MA
Greg & Diane Marra Ellen Stockmal Tinton Falls, NJ Lansdale, PA Michael Walther Anaheim, CA
Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort Hotel Once again, Berkeley Hall is offering our Members the opportunity to purchase a 2014 Beach Club Membership at the newly renovated and refurbished Westin Resort and Spa, which is located in the Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Membership will be valid from Sept. 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 $100. 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.
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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).
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*
G R O U P PA C K A G E ! Bring a small or large golf group to Berkeley Hall Club and spend a minimum of two nights in (1) or more four bedroom golf cottages with four or more players and your guests’ unlimited golf fees will be the following.
$99.50 Each Player March and April/October and November Inclusive per person for unlimited golf daily.
$85.50 Each Player May thru September Inclusive per person for unlimited golf daily Rates include green fee, cart fee, replay and all taxes
SPECIAL GOLF COTTAGE RATES March and April/October and November • $565 plus taxes per night for (1) four bedroom golf cottage with 4 to 6 players. • $499 plus taxes per night for (2) or more four bedroom golf cottages with 8 or more players. May Thru September • $465 plus taxes per night for (1) four bedroom golf cottage with 4 to 6 players. • $399 plus taxes per night for (2) or more four bedroom golf cottages with 8 or more players.
Package Includes:
March and April, October and November Rates Include Optional Daily Housekeeping Service
New Stay & Replay
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
• Unlimited golf daily. Play may include either the North or South Course based on availability. • Complimentary Cottage Food and Beverage Amenity Package upon arrival and restock each day. • Daily Golf Cottage Housekeeping Tidy Service. • A 25% Discount on Merchandise in the Golf Shop will be given to each guest. • (2-4) Complimentary Accompanied Guest Golf Rounds to be used for future golf play will be given to each member sponsor. To make your reservations, please call Cottage Services at 843.815.8422 between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm Eastern Standard Time Monday-Friday. Cottage Taxes (10%) are additional. Based upon availability. Replay subject to tee time availability. Cannot be combined with other packages or offers. Two night minimum cottage stay required. At least one round of golf play for all participants is required.
Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.
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The ARB Report by Wendy Wagner, Architectural Review Board Administrator
2014 continues to be an active year of new construction. Fifteen homes are currently under construction with twelve additional plans being reviewed for final approval by the ARB. There are eight different builders involved with this new construction. Since the start of the year, 7 new homes have been completed, 8 have recently begun construction and 12 new homes have been submitted to the ARB for review. Presently, the community is at 51% of build out with a total of 281 homes. As the community becomes more established, many new Members have questioned when they should submit their requests for changes to the ARB. In addition to Irrigation Wells and Building Additions, I’ve listed below many of that most common projects the require ARB approval: • Signage: Security and invisible fence signs are not permitted. You may, however, place a sticker in a window or door glass. If you install an invisible fence, the flags should be removed as soon as your dog is trained. • Satellite Dishes: Satellite dishes must be installed in the least possible conspicuous position on your property, minimizing the view from the golf course and the street. If installed on the ground, landscape screening will be required to completely screen. In some cases the dish may need to be painted. It is recommended that you contact the ARB office prior to the installation to discuss the requirements. • Outdoor Play Equipment: Any outdoor play equipment like play sets, trampolines or swings must be submitted to the ARB prior to installation. If you fail to obtain approval, the ARB may request their removal. • Lot signs: Lot signs are not permitted to remain up once a home is completed. The lot number does not have any relationship to your address which can be confusing especially to EMS in the event of an emergency. If you would like an address sign with your name and address, please contact the ARB office for information and ordering. • Flags: Flags should be installed on a flag pole or attached to the house. Flags cannot be installed on trees. There are size restrictions as well. • Landscape Accessory Structures or Ornaments: Any landscape ornament greater than 36” in height must be located within the building setback and approved by the ARB. Please stop by the ARB office in the clubhouse with any of your questions, and contact us if you have just purchased a lot or home for a copy of the ARB standards.
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“Friends of Members”
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; and 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 will be in the Men’s Locker Room every Saturday from 9am to 2:30pm. 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.
Need a Document Notarized? Berkeley Hall has two staff members who are commissioned by the State of South Carolina to notarize documents. Keith Bradley, Director of Cottage Services (843.815.8422), and Myla Mitchell, Assistant Controller (843.815.8414) are both commissioned by the State to perform this function and offer their services to our Members free of charge.
Memorable Dining At Its Finest
A reminder that the Tuscany Wine Room and the Berkeley Room are also available for private parties. Both of these charming venues are ideal for a mini-reunion, your golf group after a day on the links or with friends for a special celebration. Call Maren Rogers, Director of Catering or e-mail mrogers@berkeleyhallclub.com to plan your next special event.
Professional Experiences on the European Tour
A Rarity That May Never Be Seen Again by Bob Ring, Director of Member Services
For one afternoon in July, two Savannah natives commanded national television audiences while dueling against their peers on the PGA TOUR and the PGA Champions Tour. Brian Harman, 2005 Players Amateur Champion went toe to toe with former Masters Champion Zach Johnson and emerged victorious at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic at TPC Deer Run in Silvis, Illinois. He picked up his first win on Tour by grinding his way through three birdies in a row on the back nine to build Brian Harman an insurmountable lead. While Harman, 27, was doing his thing on CBS, his professional golf predecessor from Savannah, Gene Sauers, 51, Member of Berkeley Hall, was being seen on NBC leading the U.S. Senior Open at Oak Tree National in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sauers, who claimed three PGA TOUR victories during a long career, came tantalizingly close to winning the senior circuit’s national championship before falling to Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie in a three-hole playoff.
by Brinson Paolini, Berkeley Hall Member
Brinson Paolini joined Berkeley Hall Club as an Aspiring Professional in 2013, and now represents Berkeley Hall on the European Tour. He competed in the Players Amateur in 2011 and 2012 before turning professional. Brinson Paolini He has since traveled across the globe competing on the European Tour crossing continents, from Africa to Europe and Asia. His recent note to the members provides them with an update on his Tour experiences. We all wish him continued success.
Dear Members, “I had eye-opening experiences exploring Russia this week. On the course I played well, shooting six under and tying for 12th place, seven shots behind the winner and earning 12,500 euros. From tee-to-green, I played as well as I can, but a lot of short birdie putts didn’t go in.
Gene Sauers
For two generations of local golf fans - it was a rarity when two of the area’s most accomplished athletes were both in the PGA spotlight. Two players from Savannah leading on both tours heading into the final rounds of both tournaments was a big enough deal that the Golf Channel’s Charlie Rymer mentioned it during Sunday morning programming, and social media users filled Facebook pages and Twitter feeds with reactions and exhortations for both players throughout the broadcasts. Gene Sauers had been in the same position on Sunday dozens of times during his career, including last year’s Insperity Championship in Texas on the Champions Tour when he lost in a playoff. But it had been nearly three decades since Sauers was in contention to win a major championship, and he gave himself a chance to win against a player who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013. Harman earned a berth in this year’s British Open Championship at Royal Liverpool as well as an invitation to the 2015 Masters. Sauers followed up on his runner-up finish with a tie for 3rd at the 3M Championship, and that rocketed him into sixth place on the Charles Schwab Cup point list. Both Harman and Sauers earned themselves plenty of additional opportunities with their performances that weekend, as the odds of both contending for wins on the same day are slim. But for a few hours, the local area became the center of the golfing world.
The Nicklaus-designed course here was fantastic! It’s a difficult but fair layout through a forest with other holes not visible. Since golf isn’t yet a big sport in Russia (only 40 courses in this entire country) and the tournament is over an hour’s drive from Moscow, there were fewer spectators here than at other tournaments (although I think the event was televised in the U.S. and elsewhere). Frankly being in Russia with few spectators and playing holes carved out of a forest, at times caused me to feel like I was on the edge of the world; but I didn’t have those thoughts for long because the course demanded my full attention. Russia is an incredible country but much different from the U.S. The dichotomy between wealth and poverty is striking, and the food takes some getting used to. Some of the countryside and sights, though, are so beautiful. While I was walking around Red Square in Moscow on Wednesday afternoon (as a tourist), I couldn’t help but be in awe of the architecture of the buildings and in amazement at thoughts about what has gone on within them. I’ll head back to the states tomorrow for a couple of weeks. I’m looking forward to visiting my swing coach, whom I haven’t been able to see for four months, and trying to find ways to build on what I’ve experienced. The European Tour is a fantastic place to grow and learn, and right now I don’t want to anywhere else. The officials, players and volunteers at every event have been welcoming and helpful. Over the past year I haven’t felt uncomfortable anywhere I’ve been. But in the final analysis, this is my job, and I need to focus on growing and getting better.” All the best, Brinson
2014 US SENIOR OPEN RESULTS 1x- Colin Montgomerie 65 2 Gene Sauers 69 T3 Woody Austin 72 T3 David Frost 71 T5 Marco Dawson 66 T5 Vijay Singh 69 T5 Jeff Sluman 70
71 69 70 71 76 71 69
74 69 68 73 71 70 71 70 69 73 71 73 72 73
(-5) (-5) (-1) (-1) E E E
279 279 283 283 284 284 284
Upcoming European Tour events include: Aug. 14 ~ Denmark Open in Aalborg, Denmark Aug. 21 ~ Czech Masters in Prague, Czech Republic Aug. 28 ~ Italian Open in Torino, Italy Sept. 4 ~ Omega European Masters in Crans Montana, Switzerland September 11 ~ KLM Open in Zandvoort, The Netherlands September 18 ~ ISPA Handa Wales Open in City of Newport, Wales
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Member Activities
The
Fall Art Classes
Monday, Sept. 8 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room
Regular Class Schedule
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
September 9, October 7 and November 11 ! NEW
Beginners Class Schedule
Book Club
NEW
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September 3, October 1 and 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) 815-8423 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 843.815.8494 for reservations.
The Goldfinch is a mesmerizing, stay-up-allnight and tell-all-your-friends triumph, an oldfashioned story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the ruthless machinations of fate. Theo Decker, a 13-year old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don’t know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art. WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE: “The Goldfinch is a rarity that comes along perhaps half a dozen times per decade, a smartly written literary novel that connects with the heart as well as the mind....Donna Tartt has delivered an extraordinary work of fiction.” ~ Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review
Monday, Oct. 6 @ 3pm, Ladies Locker Room
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show by Camille & Company
Wednesday, September 17 at 12pm $16++/pp Sandra Ossiee, owner of Camille & Company, will be conducting a fashion show to display their beautiful collection of clothing, shoes and coordinating accessories. FALL LUNCH TRIO Roasted Cauliflower Vichyssoise Martini with Smoked Pancetta Baby Spinach & Pecan Crusted Tomato with Creamy Herb Goat Cheese & Tomato Chutney Harvest Grilled Chicken Wrap with Sundried Cherries, Toasted Almonds, Avocado, White Cheddar and Apricot Honey Mustard Dessert Pumpkin Cheesecake with Spiced Graham Cracker Crust & Brandy Caramel Sauce Follow Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/berkeleyhallclub
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER hailed by TIME magazine as the best nonfiction book of the year. Unbroken has spent more than 165 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, fourteen at number one, and counting. Hillenbrand examines the life of Louis Zamperini, an American airman who, after his bomber crashed in the Pacific during World War II, survived 47 days on a life raft only to be captured by Japanese soldiers and subjected to inhuman treatment for the next two years at a series of POW camps. That his life spiraled out of control when he returned home to the United States is understandable. However, he was able to turn it around after meeting Billy Graham, and he became a Christian speaker and traveled to Japan to forgive his tormentors. The author reconstructs Zamperini’s wild youth, when his hot temper, insubordination, and bold pranks seemed to foretell a future life of crime. His talents as a runner, however, changed all that, getting him to the 1936 Olympics and to the University of Southern California, where he was a star of the track team. When the story turns to World War II, Hillenbrand expands her narrative to include men who served with him in the Air Corps in the Pacific. Zamperini is still thriving at age 93. For further information concerning the Ladies Book Club, please contact Wendy Hansen at hansenwendyj@gmail.com.
BERKELEY HALL
FOOD
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WINE CLASSIC
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH 7-10PM
Enjoy dinner prepared by local guest chefs who represent other private clubs and boutique restaurants in the Lowcountry. They will join the Berkeley Hall Culinary Team for an evening of innovative food stations and creative cuisine. The evening will feature multiple wine vendors with a selection of their favorite wines from special wineries and vineyards. Wine Stations will include pours as well as the opportunity to fill your cellars for the fall and winter. Entertainment by the John Brackett Jazz Trio. Please invite your friends and fellow members for this creative evening.
Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet
NEW
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Sunday Evenings; Beginning Sept. 14 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
Tuesday Evenings; Tap Room Oct. 14: Oktoberfest; Nov. 11: Little Italy Dec. 9: Surf & Turf 6pm; $19.95pp++ Each theme dinner will feature a soup, salad, two entrees, sides and dessert.
Casual Sunday Theme Nights Sunday, Sept.7, Oct. 5 & Nov. 2; 6pm; $17.95/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.
$75++ per person, includes Wine & Dinner (Member Charge Bar Available) Tables of 10pp will be reserved on the Grand Lawn (weather permitting) & Mixed Grille
Cheers, Beers & Lawn Party with The Brewer Band
Saturday, September 13 at 6:30pm: $40++/pp Inclusive of Beers & Wines; Member Liquor Charge Dining, dancing and simply enjoying an evening in the Lowcountry. Beaufort’s own “The Brewer Band” is back for a rockin’ good time on the Grand Lawn. Amanda Brewer’s voice has a hint of Janis Joplin, Sheryl Crow and Adele, but it’s all her own and she uses it well on songs such The Brewer Band as What I Like about You, Walking on Sunshine, Stuck Like Glue, Superstition and Son of a Preacher Man. The musicians are just as talented with William “Mac” McClelland on bass guitar, Dan Hodges on drums, Scotti DeRouen on electric guitar and Paul Lazzo on trumpet. APPETIZER DISPLAYS & STATIONS Whipped Ricotta & Prosciutto Crostini with Fresh Figs, Toasted Cashews and Honey Drizzle Conch Fritters with Sweet Red Pepper Mango Dipping Sauce Indian Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Curry Remoulade Sauce Pecan Crusted Zucchini with Yuzu Mandarin Horseradish Glaze Carved Herb Roasted Bistro Filet Goat Cheese Potato Fondue, Pinot Noir Jus, Crispy Parsnip Ribbons and Roasted Vegetable Hash Mini Passed Sweets Reserve online at BerkeleyHallClub.com or call the Concierge at 843.815.8423. Tables available for up to 10 people.
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
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.
Slow-Paced Mah Jongg
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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.
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Member Activities
Shopping Trip to
Charlotte’s Southpark Mall
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 AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 8am ~ Bus departs from the Clubhouse 6:30-10:30am ~ Full Breakfast, Boxed Lunch and snacks en route 12pm ~ Checkout 12pm ~ Arrival at the Southpark Mall 2pm ~ Depart for Berkeley Hall 3pm ~ Check-In at the Doubletree Suites 6pm ~ Cocktails and Dinner
Halloween Party
Friday, October 31 @ 6pm $25++/per adult, $12++ children (Ages 4-11) We dare you to enter the Berkeley Castle once disguised as the Tap Room and Golf Shop. Bring your children so they can enjoy the Halloween decorations!
Trip includes: Bus Transportation, Box Lunch, Wine & Assorted Beverages, Movies, Snacks, Dinner (excluding alcohol) and Full Breakfast Please register online or contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8423 for more information and to register.
Summer Kid’s Camp Maren Rogers, Director of Catering and Special Events, conducted six, 4-day Summer Camps from July through August for children 5-11 years of age. She was assisted by Brooke Dawkins, student at USCB. Activities included professional golf & tennis instruction, nature boat cruises, memorable summer crafts & pottery, playing on the monster slides and simply having fun in the pool. We want to thank everyone who participated, we and look forward to seeing you at our Holiday Camps.
Holiday Camp Schedule November 26, 9:30am-2pm December 22 & 23, 9:30am-2pm December 29 & 30, 9:30am-2pm
“Ghoulish Feast” Menu Swamp Sangria Harvest Salad ~ Mixed Greens with Sundried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Boo Cheese Crumbles, Granny Smith Apples, and Cider Vinaigrette
Deviled Egg Potato Salad Display Crispy Shrimp Martinis with Chili Lime Gooey Glaze Mummy Chicken Fingers with Haunted Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Cinnamon Spiced Sweet Potato Waffle Fries Smoked Vidalia Onion Barbecued Short Rib Sliders DESSERT Caramel Apple Cheesecake Graveyard Chocolate Brownie’s Ala Mode Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Icing
Please note: Members and guests do not have to participate in the Twilight Golf event which begins at 2:30pm to attend the Halloween Party. Reservations to play in Twilight Golf are made separately from attending the dinner. The cost for Twilight Golf is $5, and to register, please call the Golf Shop at 843.815-8444. For dining reservations, please call the Concierge at 843-815-8494.
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6th Annual Independence Day Family Celebration Our Annual 4th of July Celebration seems to get bigger and better every year. Over 750 people attended this weeklong event. The festivities included Sunset Cruises, Kayaking, Liberty Bell 5K Fun Run, Golf and Tennis Clinics, a Golf Tournament, a Pool Party at the Spa & Fitness Center and concluded with the “Grand Patriotic Celebration”on Friday evening which featured a Lowcountry Cookout, Children’s Carnival and a Spectacular Fireworks Display to close out the evening. It was truly a Star-Spangled Celebration. If you were not able to attend, we hope you can next year!
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
A FAMILY AFFAIR
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
A FAMILY AFFAIR
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
A FAMILY AFFAIR
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Hole #8 ~ North Course
The Golf Corner September “Re-Gripping Special” A great way to prepare for the upcoming fall season is to have your golf clubs re-gripped by a member of the Berkeley Hall Professional Staff. The heat and humidity we experience in the summer can cause your grips to become worn and slick. The wear and tear actually becomes magnified as temperatures decrease in the fall and winter months. For the month of September, we will be offering a 15% discount on a wide selection of in stock grips, including new material technologies. Make your golf clubs feel like new by taking advantage of this special offer!
New Format For Ladies Day 9-Hole A Beginning September 4th, the 9-hole Ladies Day will be sporting a new format with different, fun games each week. All are welcome and encouraged to become involved. For more information or to be included on our email list, please contact Lisa Ryder at 843.706.2078 (ryderdjlj@aol.com) or Trish Slocum at 843.815.2929 (skijbs@gmail.com.) Hole #17 ~ North Course
Fall Tournament Schedule Men’s One Day Member ~ Guest North - South Challenge Men’s Invitational Women’s Invitational Senior Club Championship Two Day Member ~ Member
Sept. 19 Oct. 11 Oct. 15-18 Oct. 22-24 Nov. 7-8 Nov. 14-15
The “HAIG”
Club Challenge
Dec. 4-6
Twilight Golf Schedule
Registration for 9-hole twilight golf events is on an individual basis and the event focuses on a more social atmosphere with less competitive formats. The cost is $5/pp which includes golf and prizes. Oct. 31 2:30pm Shotgun ~ North Course Par 3 Challenge Dec. 14 2:30pm Shotgun ~ South Course Shamble
Mixed Golf Schedule
Mixed Golf tournaments are 18-hole competitive events involving four 2-person teams (male & female). The cost is $10/pp with prizes awarded to winners in the Gross and Net Divisions. All Members are encouraged to play, and you may register online or call the golf shop at 815-8444. Arrangements for dining after golf must be arranged separately. Oct. 19 1pm Shotgun ~ North Golf Course Four-Ball Nov. 9 12pm Shotgun ~ South Golf Course 1 on 5’s, 2 on 4’s Dec. 21 12pm Shotgun ~ North Golf Course 1, 2, 3...
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“It is an honor to become your Director of Golf at Berkeley Hall Club. My wife Sherri and I are excited about being a part of the Bluffton community. My golf associates and I will be focused on providing an exceptional golf club experience through personalized service and operational excellence. I look forward to meeting you soon.” ~ Will Hutter, Director of Golf
Welcome Will Hutter Will is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors’ of Business Administration. Will comes to us with over 18 years of experience as a Head Golf Professional. He began his golf career as an Assistant Pro at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas. He followed that with three more Assistant Pro positions at Woodstock Club, Indiana University Golf Club and Orchard Ridge Country Club. He then started at Wolf Run as an Assistant Pro but was promoted to Head Golf Professional. He began at Sea Island Golf Club on Saint Simons Island in 2003, where he stayed for the next 5 years. He left for a few years to pursue a Head Pro position at Governors Towne Club until 2011, at which time, he went back to Sea Island and has been there ever since. Sea Island is home to 800 golfing members and has been rated the #1 Golf Resort in the United States. Sea Island has hosted numerous USGA, PGA, GSGA, and AJGA events. Will is a Member of the PGA of America, an instructor to WEB.com Touring Professional, and a Board Member of the Riley Hospital/Caroline Symmes Foundation Tournament. He is a TPI Certified Instructor and TPI Certified Junior II Instructor, as well as a Certified Titleist Fitting Works and Mizuno Club Fitter. When Will is not at work, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and cycling with his wife Sherri. They are very excited about moving to the Lowcountry and are looking forward to meeting the Members of Berkeley Hall Club. We would like to thank the Search Committee who included John Charland, Lori Delaney, Mike McCarty, Jimmy McCarthy, Tom McKnight, Mike Millar, Gene Schraeder, Susie Sutton, and Bill Tyler, for taking the time to review over 98 resumes and to personally interview selected candidates. Also, I want to express my gratitude to Bobby Grobbel and the Golf Staff for directing the responsibilities of the Golf Department over the past six months. Will is very excited about joining the team.
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North – South Challenge Saturday, Oct.11, South Course Individual Stableford Format
The North-South Challenge will be our first tournament this fall, and it gives us an opportunity to celebrate the opening of the North Course. Players will be assigned to either the North or South team based on the following criteria: North Team ~ Property owners on or around the North Course, Cottage owners on the Clubhouse side of Good Hope Road and Willingham Court, Lifestyle homeowners, Lifestyle Cottage owners, NPO’s & Founding members with an even membership number. South Team ~ Property owners on or around the South Course, Cottage owners on the opposite side of Good Hope Road from the Clubhouse, Lifestyle homeowners, Lifestyle Cottage owners, NPO’s & Founding members with an odd membership number. The winner of the tournament will be the team with the highest point total based on the cumulative totals of their respective players. The number of scores being used will be based on a percentage of the total number of individuals per team. Please click here for further information and the official Tournament Registration form.
Men’s Invitational
Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 15-18 You are cordially invited to participate in the Men’s Invitational to be played October 15-18, 2014. The tournament format consists of six 9-hole matches played within each flight over a three day period. Each flight will be made up of 6 teams based on the combined team handicap index. The tournament is limited to the first 48 teams that register, so please register as soon as possible - either online through Foretees, by fax to 843.815.8445 or mailed directly to the Golf Shop. Click here for a Tournament Registration form. Please note, the proper attire for all functions following golf will be club casual with the exception of the Saturday Evening Gala, where jackets will be required. For those interested, we invite you to play a practice round on Wednesday, October 15th. Tee-times will be made available throughout the day on both courses. Our professional staff is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the tournament by calling the Golf Shop at 843.815.8444 or sending an email to professionalstaff@ berkeleyhallclub.com. For those interested in cottage reservations, please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494.
Women’s Invitational
Wednesday-Friday, Oct.22-24; North & South Course Members are cordially invited to participate in the Women’s Invitational to be played October 22-24, 2014. The field will be limited to the first 48 teams that register. You may register either online through Foretees, or send in your entry form by fax 843.815.8445 or by delivering it directly to the Golf Shop. Our professional staff is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the tournament by calling the Golf Shop at 843.815-8444 or sending an email to professionalstaff@berkeleyhallclub.com. For those interested in cottage reservations, please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494. Click here for a Tournament Registration form. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 22 Practice Round Available to All Participants Thursday, October 23 Player Registration and Lunch from 11am ~ Berkeley Room 12:30pm Shotgun (South Course) 6pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres ~ Mixed Grille Friday, October 24 Continental Breakfast from 7:30am Final Round Shotgun 9am (North Course) Lunch and Awards to Follow Play
“The Haig”
Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 14 & 15; North & South Course Stableford Format
Due to the popularity of the Spring Member/Member Golf Tournament held in May, the Golf & Greens Committee has decided to expand the Fall Member/ Member Tournament ~ The Haig (Hard As It Gets) to a two day event on November 14 and 15 utilizing both golf courses. Teams will compete in a 36-hole Four-Ball Stroke Play Event using Stableford scoring. Gross and Net prizes will be awarded in each flight, and the highest net point total for 36 holes will determine the Overall Champion. *Handicap differential between partners must not exceed 10 strokes (If higher than 10, the higher-handicapped player will be adjusted). We look forward to your participation. Click here for official Entry form for the “HAIG”.
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Final Scores
(L to R) Tom McKnight, Tournament Co-Founder; Scott Vincent, 2014 Players Amateur Champion,
Steve Wilmot, RBC Heritage Tournament Director, Duke Delcher, Tournament Co-Founder
Scott Vincent Wins the 2014 Players Amateur by Angela McSwain, Marketing Director, Heritage Classic Foundation
Zimbabwean Scott Vincent was the winner of the 15th Annual Players Amateur presented by Nautica. He beat out two others by one stroke to win the tournament and an exemption into the 2015 RBC Heritage. Vincent is the fifth golfer from Zimbabwe to attend Virginia Tech and the only Hokie to be named to the Ping All-American Team. He will be a senior this year. Vincent began the final round six strokes behind two day leader Ontario’s Garrett Rank who started the day at 13-under par. Vincent’s break came at the seventh hole when Rank carded a 4-over-par 8. Vincent birdied the hole and took the lead at 9-under. Garrett birdied the twelfth hole and regained his share of the lead, but Vincent birdied two more times on the back nine and finished with a 68, one stroke ahead of the Canadian. Vanderbilt’s Hunter Stewart shot even par on the front nine with 3 bogies, a birdie and an eagle, but came to life on the back nine with another eagle and two birdies. He challenged Vincent for the win, but came up one stroke short and just missed becoming the tournament’s first back to back champion. He told reporters, “I’m looking forward to the opportunity of playing in the RBC Heritage not only to see where my game is, but also to have a chance to meet a lot of the big names that I have grown up admiring as a youngster.”
Did You Know? Since the Players Amateur was first played back in 2000, there have been 689 players who have participated over the past 15 years. Two players have won a Professional Major Tournament, eleven have won on the PGA Tour and one player has won on the Champion’s Tour.
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Finish Player 1 Scott Vincent Virginia Tech (-11) 71 70 68 68 277 T2 Hunter Stewart Vanderbilt (-10) 69 69 71 69 278 T2 Garrett Rank U. of Waterloo (-10) 71 62 70 75 278 4 Zachary Olsen Oklahoma State (-9) 73 70 66 70 279 5 Jack Maguire FSU (-8) 74 71 64 71 280 T6 Geoff Drakeford Australia (-7) 68 78 66 69 281 T6 Todd White Furman (-7) 73 68 70 70 281 8 Adam Svensson Barry U. (-6) 73 68 70 71 282 T9 Gavin Hall U. of Texas (-5) 70 74 70 69 283 T9 Jimmy Beck Kennesaw State (-5) 72 71 68 72 283 T9 Ryan Ruffels Australia (-5) 70 72 69 72 283 T12 David Snyder UK (-4) 70 72 73 69 284 T12 Nicholas Reach UGA (-4) 69 70 72 73 284 T12 Ryan Benton Auburn (-4) 72 68 71 73 284 T12 Maverick McNealy Stanford (-4) 69 71 71 73 284 T12 Austen Truslow UVA (-4) 75 65 70 74 284 T12 Zander Lombard U. of Pretoria (-4) 75 68 67 74 284 T18 Hank Lebioda FSU (-3) 74 70 72 69 285 T18 Eric Brady ECU (-3) 74 72 66 73 285 T18 Adam Schenk Purdue (-3) 72 72 67 74 285 T21 Carson Jacobs Vanderbilt (-2) 76 71 71 68 286 T21 Vincent Whaley Georgia Tech (-2) 71 71 72 72 286 T21 Matthew NeSmith Univ. of SC (-2) 68 70 72 76 286 T24 Andrew Orischak Hilton Head, SC (-1) 68 75 72 72 287 T24 Keenan Huskey University of SC (-1) 73 73 69 72 287 T24 Tae Koh New Zealand (-1) 68 77 69 73 287 T24 M.J. Maguire Univ. of NF (-1) 71 72 70 74 287 T28 Antonio Murdaca Australia (E) 77 72 67 72 288 T28 Todd Mitchell Illinois State (E) 77 68 70 73 288 T28 Michael Cromie UGA (E) 70 73 71 74 288 T28 Jake Mondy Auburn (E) 73 73 67 75 288 T32 Simon Viitakangas Australia (+1) 74 71 71 73 289 T32 Grayson Murray Arizona State (+1) 76 72 68 73 289 T32 JJ Grey Georgia State (+1) 71 75 68 75 289 T32 Nicholas Palladino U. of Rochester (+1) 69 72 72 76 289 36 Alberto Sanchez Arizona State (+2) 75 73 69 73 290 T37 Eric Sugimoto USC (+4) 71 74 73 74 292 T37 Keith Mitchell UGA (+4) 74 74 70 74 292 T37 Ben Eccles Australia (+4) 69 75 73 75 292 T40 Vaughan McCall New Zealand (+5) 73 74 70 76 293 T40 Cody Proveaux Clemson (+5) 76 66 75 76 293 42 Matt Hansen UC Davis (+6) 74 71 73 76 294 43 Jordan Janico Vanderbilt (+13) 73 73 72 83 301
Golfweek Magazine
Official Media Partner for the 2014 Players Amateur Golfweek Magazine joined other local television networks and news agencies to provide live media coverage of the 2014 Players Amateur. The magazine was our “official media partner” and provided exclusive coverage of the tournament with live scoring, player interviews and videos of play on the course. Their daily Lance Ringler (Golfweek) interviews Steve Wilmot reports were featured prominently on the homepage of Golfweek.com - which draws a monthly audience of over 900,000 unique visitors. The week of the Players Amateur (July 10-13) was a particularly busy big week in competitive golf with the PGA John Deere Classic and the US Senior Open, and because of that, it’s estimated that over 100,000 readers were able to follow the tournament being held at Berkeley Hall. Click here to read their reports and view the videos.
The 2014 Players Amateur by Lance Ringler, Golfweek Magazine
What, exactly, is it about the Players Amateur that makes it so special for the men who play it? It might be having a golf cart to come and go as they please through the week, or it could be the variety of food on the buffet line before and after each round. Those two details certainly score major bonus points, but there is a whole lot more that make this event a must on the summer schedule. The scene at Berkeley Hall Golf Club last week was almost like a secret society. To the average spectator, and even to this veteran media member of many amateur events over the past couple of decades, the bells and whistles aren’t all that apparent. This event certainly does not have the appearance of being over the top. The Players simply is about good golf and everything a player wants when at a tournament. After all, that was the Plan when Duke Delcher and Tom McKnight came up with the idea in 1999. The two sought an event that would cater to a player’s needs. What does a player want? Playing conditions that are ideal. Check. Practice facilities that can allow for work on any part of the golf game. Check. Of course, good food. Check. No transportation issues to and from the course. Check. Pace of play. Check. Players are placed in private housing, and most are given their own golf cart from their host family for the week, which is not only convenient, but fun. After all, what boy grew up not wanting his own golf cart? The field is treated with pairings that feature twosomes, which almost guarantee four-hour rounds. Playing in twosomes is almost considered a luxury these days, but is the norm at the Players Amateur. This past week, a collection of some of the best amateur players in the world made the trip to Berkeley Hall to compete in the 15th edition of this event. The South Course is nearly perfect with putting surfaces that are so true, they almost seem fake. Garrett Rank, a 26-year-old Canadian, torched the South course at Berkeley Hall in the second round with a course-record 62 that included 10 birdies and no bogeys. He built a six-shot lead after 54 holes, only to lose it after an errant tee shot on No. 7 struck a tree and went out of bounds. That mishap, made worse by a four-putt, left him a shot behind Scott Vincent as they walked to the eighth tee box. Vincent stayed sharp, making birdies at Nos. 15 and 17 to turn in a final-round 4-under 68 and stay ahead of Rank and defending champion Hunter Stewart. For Rank, it was disappointment, but also a learning experience. After a chip-in birdie on the final hole, he turned to the crowd with a smile. Sure, the pain of not closing the door on a victory thought to be a sure thing will probably sting for a while. Rank, a true gentleman, showed his respect for the tournament anyway, and that might have meant more. It’s the Players Amateur, and that’s how players should act. At just 15 years old, the Players Amateur doesn’t have the history or the politics of an older event. It is merely a teenager – a teenager with its own golf cart and as many chicken wings and milkshakes as it can handle.
It’s Been Quite a Summer for Scott Vincent by Julie Williams, Golfweek Magazine
Scott Vincent’s summer has quickly become about much more than summer school classes. The Virginia Tech senior understands the importance of collecting a multitude of experiences on the golf course, and Sunday at Berkeley Hall, he made a double check on his list. Vincent prevailed on a day when half a dozen amateur players had a real chance to claim the Players Amateur title and the RBC Heritage exemption that goes with it. The back nine became a horse race after an unexpected series of events – 54 holes in, the Players looked like it would be a Garrett Rank runaway. Canadian Rank broke the course record in Round 2, and took a six-shot lead into the final. “You’re starting the day so many shots back, you never really know what’s going to happen, but it’s definitely not in your favor,” Vincent said. “I knew that, and I knew it was going to take something special or the opposite, where he was going to fall back a bit, which he ended up doing.” It happened at the par-4 seventh. Rank hit it out of bounds, then four-putted for a quadruple-bogey 8. That mistake – combined with a bogey at No. 2 and several birdies from pursuers – completely erased Rank’s lead, letting a handful of players back in the tournament. Vincent’s most crucial move came at the par-4 15th, where he dropped a 30-footer for birdie as Rank, then with a one-shot lead, three-putted for bogey. Suddenly, at 10 under for the tournament, Vincent was in the lead with three holes to play. “There was a lot going on,” Vincent said. “I just tried to keep myself in the present.” The Virginia Tech player took his advantage back with a birdie at No. 17, too. He completed an easy two-putt par at No. 18 for a final-round 68 and an 11-under 277 total. Rank, meanwhile, chipped in for birdie to end the day with 3-over 75. He was 10 under for the tournament. Stewart also come up one shot short in his attempt for a title defense, but after a legitimate run, walked away with his chin up. Rank had a plane to catch shortly after the conclusion of the final round in order to make a first-round tee time for the U.S. Amateur Public Links that was less than 24 hours away. The Players Amateur is the second tournament that Rank has come close to winning this summer. He also took the lead into the final round of the Monroe Invitational in June, only to fall three shots short For vincent, who collected three collegiate victories at Virginia Tech during the 2013-14 season and became the first Hokie to win First Team All-America honors, the Players becomes his biggest amateur victory to date. The Heritage will also be his first start in a professional event. Vincent can feel himself and his game maturing. “I think a lot of it has to do with just getting more experience,” Vincent said. “Coming from a country where there’s not that many big tournaments, and then coming and playing at the collegiate level, it’s just a big step, and it’s continually been getting better. Fortunately, my game has also been developing along the way.”
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To The Members of Berkeley Hall We would like express our sincere appreciation for your outstanding support and financial contributions that we received for the 15th Annual Players Amateur. It was a Steve Wilmot great week, and it would not have happened without the planning and work performed by the Members and Staff of Berkeley Hall to make the event so special for the contestants and our sponsors. Adrian and his Staff went out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable. The Professional Golf Staff could not have performed better, and Danny Malone and his team did a remarkable job in preparing and maintaining the course. Finally, a very special thank you to all the Members who volunteered their time to work many hours during the tournament in less than ideal weather conditions. It has always been our goal to host the best amateur golf tournament in the country, and at the same time, raise much needed funds to cover tournament expenses and to donate any excess to local charities.
Steve Wilmot Tournament Director RBC Heritage
This is a challenge we face every year, and we rely on your generous financial support through the purchase of sponsor packages and individual contributions. Members who joined the “2� Club for example, pledged $2 for every 2 that was scored by a player. The funds that were raised will now be donated to Bluffton Self Help, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Berkeley Hall Charity Cup Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton and South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. The Players Amateur is a wonderful event that brings national attention to the Club, and showcases the community and its unparalleled golf facilities. With your help by opening your homes to house the players, volunteering your time and providing much needed financial support, it was another very successful tournament. We could not have done it without you! Thanks again, and we look forward to working with you once more at the 2015 Players Amateur.
Duke Delcher
Co-Founder of the Players Am
Tom McKnight Co-Founder of the Players Am
Tournament Dates
July 10-13, 2014
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Complimentary Member Swing Clinics
Every Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am SEPTEMBER Tuesday, September 2 Friday, September 5 Tuesday, September 9 Friday, September 12 Tuesday, September 16 Friday, September 19 Tuesday, September 23 Friday, September 26 Tuesday September 30
TOPIC Scoring Shots How to Practice Sand Putting Irons Wedges Fairway Woods Sand Play Irons
OCTOBER Friday, October 3 Tuesday, October 7 Friday, October 10 Tuesday, October 14 Friday, October 17 Tuesday, October 21 Friday, October 24 Tuesday, October 28 Friday, October 31
TOPIC Wedges Scoring Shots Driving Short Game Putting Sand Shots Irons Fairway Woods Sand Shots
How To Shape Your Shots On Command
By Andrew Rice, Director of Golf There are many different ways to control the shape of a golf shot, yet none quite as reliable as the method I have outlined below. This formula is based on the fact that most golfers spend hours trying to make their golf Andrew Rice swing as consistent as possible. So you have to ask yourself, if I spend all of my practice time trying to groove my swing, why would I employ a totally different golf swing from the one that I have worked so hard to perfect, when I need to shape a shot? Do you recall your mother ever saying, “Two wrongs don’t make a right!”? Well, for shot shaping, three rights make a left! And three lefts make a right. Keep in mind that whether you are a lefty or righty, the formula works the same. To curve the ball to the right: • Aim your body and club face to the left - the direction you would like the ball to start. • Move the ball position to the left in your stance. (As you view the ball) • Rotate both hands to your left on the grip of the club. (This should be done in a subtle fashion) Once you are set and ready to fire, make the same swing that you are accustomed to making, and the ball should launch in the intended direction and curve to the right. To curve the ball to the left: • Aim your body and the club face to the right of your target. • Shift the ball to the right in your stance. • Rotate both hands slightly to the right on the grip. With a little practice you will start to get a sense for how much the ball position or grip needs to be altered in order to produce the desired result.
Andrew’s Specialty Clinics
Specialty Clinics with Andrew
Regardless of whether you are an expert or a beginner, shot shaping is a necessary component to controlling your golf ball. If it’s simply a hook to find your way back into play, or a soft cut 6-iron into that front right pin position, shot shaping is something you need in your ‘bag’. For more swing tips from Andrew, visit his website at www.andrewricegolf.com.
Become a Wedge Guru Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4-5:30pm
Get the Most Out of the Driver Tuesday, October 14, 4-5:30pm
How Can TrackMan Help? Tuesday, October 28, 3-4:30 pm $75/pp with a minimum of 3 students
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“The Experience of a Lifetime”
Andrew Rice will be escorting Members and their friends on a trip to South Africa from January 4-17, 2015. Please call Andrew at 843.247.4688 or visit www.yncexcursions.com for additional information on this “Experience of a Lifetime.”
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Take Dead Aim!
Short Game Clinic
By Krista Dunton, Senior Golf Instructor
with Krista
Thursday, Sept. 18; Monday Oct. 12 2:30-4:30pm; $60pp {minimum 4pp; max. 8pp} Spend two hours fine tuning your scoring shots around the green. Learn to control trajectory with your wedges and hit a variety of shots with your wedges. Master the low, medium and high shot. Learn how to properly practice your short game to help save shots. Chipping, pitching, bunkers and distance control with wedges covered.
Full Swing
Monday, Sept. 15; Tuesday Oct. 7 2:30-4:30pm; $60pp {minimum 4pp; max. 8pp} The truth is out! To lower your scores you need to improve your distance off the tee and your approach shots into the green. This two hour clinic will focus on increasing your distance and accuracy with the Driver, hybrids, faiway woods and mid irons. Understand why the pros that are winning are the longer hitters and are hitting their approach shots closer to the hole.
Putting Clinics
Thursday, Sept. 18; Monday, Oct. 27 2-4pm; $60pp {minimum 4pp; max. 8pp} Develop a consistent and repetitive putting stroke. Combined with a solid pre-shot routine and confidence, there is no reason why you can’t be a Great Putter. Come learn how the number one players in both the PGA and LPGA Tours read greens using a simple and effective approach that takes the mystery out of green reading.
Aim High for Better Drives!
Try this tip to help you hit longer, more consistent, drives. When choosing your target, pick a specific target that is not reachable and one that is approximately the height of tall trees in the distance. By picking a target that is way out in the distance and unreachable, it will keep you swinging aggressively through the shot. Be sure that the target is also very specific by narrowing your focus. Pick a specific branch or a tip of a tree or even a tall chimney or window pane out in the distance. If the target you choose is specific and unreachable, it will help you to block out any trouble that might lie either in front of you or to the right or left. Great drivers never steer the club or the ball. They pick a very specific target out in the distance and swing freely allowing the ball to fly towards its target. By picking a target that is high up in the trees, this will improve your setup. As your head turns to look up at the target, your upper body will tilt slightly away from the target. This will position your setup with enough side tilt in your spine, #1 that you will come into the ball with a stronger impact position to avoid slicing (#1). So pick a target, make it specific and make it something you can’t reach(#2). Take dead aim and swing as if you are hitting shots out into the wide open ocean. This sense of freedom will eliminate tension. It will generate more speed with a #2 more consistent swing path, resulting in longer straighter drives! Remember to make all your decisions behind the ball.
Tip for Irons As you address the ball, always walk in from behind the ball. Aim the club head first, and then set your feet, hips and shoulders parallel to the club head. Over the ball simply turn your head and look down toward your target(#3). If you are aimed correctly, you will be able to easily see your target. #3 If you have to crank your head too far left or stand up and look to the right, then you are most likely misaimed. Once you are set up correctly, quiet the mind and swing with confidence.
Krista Dunton
Krista Dunton, Senior Instructor has returned from her summer break at The Greenbrier and resumed her teaching activities at the Practice and Learning Center. To sign up for her specialty clinics or to arrange for a private lesson, please call her directly at 843.290.8714 or email kdunton@berkeleyhallclub.com.
Specialty Putting Clinic
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Hole Placement ~ It’s All About Location Danny Malone, Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Members are often asking me how we choose our daily hole locations. The guidelines that we follow are best described by a recent report by the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America (GCSAA). As a rule, superintendents will set up the course using a hole rotation with six placements in the front third of the green, six in the center, and six in the back with six holes cut on the left side, six on the right side and six in the center. There are some deviations from this straightforward method. One involves dividing the putting surface into several sections or quadrants, but there is always a balance between locations in the front, center and back. That way, the overall length of the golf course does not change from day to day. Since it takes three weeks for a cup to repair itself, the superintendent’s rule of thumb is for every green to have approximately 21 hole locations spots that are roughly flat for a yard in diameter. It’s customary to relocate the hole to a new position on the green each day, especially during a multi-day tourname+nt. By cutting the hole in different locations, the challenges posed to the golfers vary. Perhaps one hole location emphasizes a dangerous bunker located adjacent to the green. Maybe a different hole location emphasizes the slope or crown of the green. Yet another location toward the very front of the green may discourage the use of the bump-and-run shot. By varying the hole locations, a course can be made to test the versatility of all competitors, forcing them to demonstrate proficiency in several aspects of the game. As the season progresses and the weather changes, green speeds increase and weekly rounds double. This can make it very difficult to find a fair hole location where the turf is not worn. Since slowing down green speeds would entail altering Mother Nature, this is usually not an option. Superintendents have to come up with other ways to simplify the selection of hole locations. For example, superintendents will study the design of the hole as the architect intended it to be played. They take into account the length of the shot to the green and how it may be affected by the probable conditions for the day -- that is, wind and other weather elements, condition of the turfgrass from which the shot will be played and the holding quality of the green. A proper hole location will have enough putting surface between the hole and the front and sides of the green to accommodate the required shot. For example, if the hole requires a long iron or fairway wood to the green, the hole should be located deeper in the green and farther from its sides than if the hole requires a short pitch shot. The hole should also be cut as nearly vertical as possible, not perpendicular to the contour of the green.
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Technology may also provide an answer to tougher hole locations. The return of hand-mowing has allowed bunkers and other hazards to be moved closer to the edge of the greens. In the 1970s and ‘80s, the triplex riding mowers that were commonly used needed more room to turn around. So a flagstick set at the edge of the green may in fact be closer to trouble than in years past. And though it’s customary for a hole location to be at least three to five paces from the edge of the green, there are no official USGA rules prohibiting something even closer and more challenging. Still, many superintendents will go to great lengths to give golfers a little extra information that can improve their scores and make their round more enjoyable. Hole location sheets, fairway flags and GPS laser-guided yardages are all ways superintendents provide information about hole locations on a daily basis.
Proper Drainage Construction by Kayne Hoecht, Community Maintenance Supervisor This summer we have experienced heavy rainstorms that identified drainage issues that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. With frequent occasions of heavy rain, the soil becomes saturated; and since the rain can no longer be absorbed into the soil, it runs off into catch basins and storm drains. This run off can cause issues for existing homes as well as those under construction. There can also be problems in areas that were previously not an issue. As the community builds out with new home construction, the community as a whole has less permeable surface area which compounds local drainage problems.
Problems such as these should be addressed during construction, before they become a more extensive and costly problem. Once proper drainage systems have been constructed, these systems may still require routine maintenance for continual operation. For example, during periods of heavy rainfall, drains can accumulate debris at the entry point and restrict water flow. This problem can be resolved by simply clearing away any material that has floated into the system. A backed up drain usually points to an issue with the entry, the discharge area, or roots entering the drain from a nearby tree. A small pinhole can be enough space for a root to enter, and a large fibrous root mass will fill the drain pipe in a short time. A root in a drain pipe is usually only resolved by physically removing the roots and patching the hole, or replacing the plugged section of pipe. Areas with poor drainage may result in other unwanted secondary issues such as mosquitoes, diseased landscape material, muddy patches, and washed out hardscapes. In some situations, gravity alone is not enough to pull water away. In these areas where water has virtually nowhere to go, a sump pump is the only and best solution. Even after we have done all we can to prepare for rain, the power of water can be unstoppable, leaving us with the simple problem of cleaning up the mess left behind.
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ACTIVITIES
Kayaking No Charge
Guided Kayak
and Paddle Board Tours Mondays 9-11am Fridays 4-6pm $25/person
Okatie River Sunset Boat Cruises Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm $30/adult; $20/child (11yrs & under)
Private Excursions $125/hr (min 2hrs)
Sights, Sounds and Smell of the Saltmarsh as Fall Approaches Subtle changes in the saltmarsh inform residents that summer is merging into fall. Days are shorter and the early evening is getting cooler. Once vibrantly green, the vast expanses of saltmarsh have begun to turn beautiful golden amber as the grasses begin to seed. Migrating birds are now arriving and seeking refuge in our marsh. The shallow creeks are beginning to cool, which drives the Blue Crab and other marine life back into deeper waters. At the same time, millions of bug larvae attract a variety of fish up into the ribbon-like waterways. The budding seeds on the cordgrass provide food for both year-round and visiting birds, as they fly across the marshlands consuming seeds that eventually fall to the ground and allow for next seasons crop. These seeds are also blown about by the winds and tides, so by early spring, you will see tender shoots of cordgrass starting to appear in the mudflats.
*24-hour advance reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Sunset Cruises.
If you close your eyes and listen, you can hear the sounds of the autumn saltmarsh, with Fiddler Crabs by the hundreds scurrying across the mudflats, a ‘pop’ of pistol shrimp punctuates the air, and the most curious of all - the often heard, but seldom seen Clapper Rails - perform a symphony as they call out to one another.
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Breathe deeply, and you will sense the unique aroma of the saltmarsh that either endears us to the Lowcountry or strikes us as repugnant. It is the smell of life and serves as a reminder that the marsh, the foundation of all life in the Lowcountry, is alive and well.
ACTIVITIES
Kayaking
By exploring the sights, sounds and smells of the Okatie River by boat or kayak, you will truly observe the abundant wildlife that are attracted to the richness of the saltmarsh.
Mondays 9-11am Fridays 4-6pm $25/person
Okatie River Boat Cruises Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm $30/adult; $20/child (11yrs & under)
Private Excursions $125/hr (min 2hrs) *24-hour advance reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour and Sunset Cruises.
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KAYAKING On Your Own No Charge Scheduled Tour $25 per person BOAT CRUISE Scheduled Tour $30/adults & $20/children Private $125 (min of 2 hrs)
No Charge
Guided Kayak and Paddle Board Tours
Schedule
Guided Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Tours
Mondays, 9-11am; Fridays, 4-6pm Certified Naturalist, Captain Eric, accompanies you on a 2-hour guided kayak or paddle board tour of the Okatie River. The cost is only $25 per person with water and sodas included.
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.
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SPa & FITNESS Spa & Fitness Center
Swimming Helps To Promote a Better Golf Swing
by Derek Lemire, MS Exercise Physiology, NSCA-CPT and TPICGFI Swimming is a great exercise to help you improve your golf swing, for it strengthens the shoulder muscles and adds more elasticity and flexibility to your upper body. Toning your upper body is a proven way to increase club head speed. Golfers should consider including time in the pool as part of their regular exercise program. Swimming – both freestyle and backstrokes, should be performed at slow pace with your arms fully extended. This will stretch your latissimus dorsi muscles and add flexibility to your range of motion. Upper body flexibility is essential for making a complete shoulder turn and generating the power necessary to hit your shots long and straight. The arms should be fully extended during each stroke in order to strengthen #1 your shoulder muscles (Deltoids, Rotator Cuff and Trapezius). The kicking motion in all of the strokes will also build flexibility in your ankles, quadriceps and hip flexors. Adding flexibility to these muscles will enable you to maintain a neutral pelvic position and spin angle. Try these exercises in the pool, and if you need some help, please ask one of the Fitness Instructors for assistance.
Weekly Class Schedule MONDAY Mat Pilates @ 9am (Nadya)
Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Cardio Sculpt @ 10:15am (Marcia) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10
RÂł Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek) $20/class for Members and Guests {unless pre-paid}
TUESDAY Cycling* @ 9:45am (Nan)
$12/Member; Guests $15; *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); 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
New Living Lean Sessions Beginning October 6
You may have heard about our previous Living Lean Program at the Fitness Center, as it was a huge success for everyone involved in the first session. All participants dropped their body weight by at least 1-2 lbs/week and started living a lean and healthy lifestyle. This 6-week program assists, motivates, and supports participants through multiple weekly workouts, nutritional tracking, and goal setting to ignite that desire to live a healthy lifestyle. We will be starting a new session on October 6th to run through November 17. We are excited to welcome a new group to the program and to get started LIVING LEAN! For more information, please see a trainer in the Spa and Fitness Center.
Spa Day September 14; 10am-4pm, $135/pp Bring along comfortable clothing and prepare to be pampered all day as you enjoy facials, massages and reflexology performed by our esthetician and massage therapists. Throughout the day, you will be provided with refreshing drinks, bubbly cocktails, fresh fruits, & tea sandwiches. To register, call the Spa & Fitness Center at (843) 815-8985.
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THURSDAY No Classes Scheduled
FRIDAY Cardio Sculpt @ 9:30am (Erin) Complimentary for Members; Guests $10
Tennis Clinic @ 9:30am (Paul) $12/Member; Guests $15
SATURDAY Zumba @ 9am (Zanne) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10
Spa Specials September 3 from 10am-1pm Enjoy a free 10-minute chair massage with Nicole. In addition, take $10 off your 1-hour massage when you book with her during the month of September. October Enjoy a 45-minute Reflexology with Habiba for only $64.
Liberty Bell 5K Fun Race JULY 4, 2014 Our Independence Day Festivities began with the 6th Annual Liberty Bell 5K Road Race for adults and children. It was another highly successful event, thanks to our Members and their family and friends. Over 150 people participated in the races with awards presented to the 1st & 2nd place winners in the different male and female categories. In addition to the road race, there was a special 5K Bike Division, as well as a shorter race for children that circled the clubhouse. It was a great way to begin the day’s festivities and a “Kodak Moment” for Members who were there to cheer them on.
OVERALL RUNNING WINNERS 1st Place Men’s Division Stephen Hasis (19:37) 1st Place Women’s Division Sara Sloan (23:03)
RUNNER WINNERS BY AGE DIVISION Men’s Division {Under 15} Women’s Division {Under 15} Men 15-29 Women 15-29 Men 30-49 Women 30-49 Men over 50 Women over 50
Joseph Lady (24:38) Bridgett Lawing (26:48) James Blaida (23:42) Alexandra Lager (26:57) Patrick Lager (22:45) Jenny Urbain (27:11) John Chryst (34:37) Kathy Powers (28:45)
KID’S RACE 1st Place
Watt St. John
BIKE RACE 1st Place
Calum Dewar
On behalf of the entire Fitness Center Staff, we want to thank you for your participation. We look forward to see you all again at the Annual 5K Turkey Trot Race scheduled for this upcoming Thanksgiving morning.
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
Club Controller & CFO Assistant Controller
*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
ARB
Wendy Wagner
843-815-8443
ARB Administrator
Member Services Bob Ring
Director of Marketing & Member Services
843-815-8423
Lunch ~ 11am to 4pm (Tuesday & Wednesday; Friday thru Sunday) Dinner ~ 4pm to 8pm (Tuesday thru Sunday) Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7pm (Sunday thru Friday)
Mixed Grille
Lunch (Thursday & Sunday) ~ 11am to 3pm, Sunday Brunch 10am to 4pm Dinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) *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
Bar Service ~ 11am to 6pm Daily Lunch Fare ~ 11am to 3pm Daily
Chris Smith
843-815-8434
Berkeley Room
Executive Chef Director of Catering Dining Room Manager
Front Desk Services 843-815-8494 Keith Bradley
843-815-8422
Director of Cottage Services
Men and Ladies’ Locker Rooms
Available daily for private functions.
Tuscany Wine Room
Available daily for private functions.
Golf Shop
Golf
Daily
Concierge Services
Will Hutter
843-815-8440
Danny Malone
843-815-8420
Brittany Kennedy
843-815-8442
Spa & Fitness Center
The Golf Shop
843-815-8444
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 Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday
Daily Private Instruction ~ Daily
River Park
Andrew Rice
843-815-8446 843-247-4688
Krista Dunton
843-290-8714
Director of Instruction Senior Instructor
Spa & Fitness Center 843-815-8985 Derek Lemire
Spa & Fitness Center Manager
6am to 7pm 7am to 7pm 8am to 5pm 8am to 5pm
Open Daily for your use. Please contact Concierge Services for access to the locked containers for kayaking, fishing, crabbing equipment and life jackets.
Halfway Houses
Learning Center
8:30am to 5pm 8:30am to 4pm
Learning Center
*For Guest Passes 843-815-8451 North 843-815-4308 South 843-815-3753
7:30am to 5:30pm
BERKELEY HALL
366 Good Hope Road Bluffton, South Carolina 29909