2025 Berkeley Classic
Welcome
On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Membership, and the entire staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2025 Berkeley Classic.
Berkeley Hall is a very special place and we are very proud of the facilities and amenities we have to offer. We want you to get out there on the golf course and have a wonderful time, filled with competition, camaraderie, and new friends. In addition, you will not want to miss the food and fine wines we have planned for you.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. It would be our pleasure to accommodate your needs.
Have a wonderful time!
Mike Blazer
General Manager and Chief Operating Officer
Welcome
Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Berkeley Classic. We are looking forward to a wonderful week of events.
Please refer to the contents of this booklet concerning the tournament. We hope that you will take advantage of our planned activities and the club’s other amenities. All dress for our after-golf activities will be club casual, with the exception of Saturday evening, where Jackets will be optional.
Spouses may join us throughout the week for a round or two of golf for just a cart fee. During the event we will be offering our “member discount” in the golf shop for all invited guests, as well as their spouses or significant others.
If there is anything we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to ask myself or another member of the Professional Staff. On behalf of the entire Berkeley Hall Team, we thank you for your participation and wish you the best of luck.
Sincerely,
Kieran Staunton Director of Golf
Schedule of Events
Wednesday October 15
Optional Practice Round Event - Sign in at the Golf Shop to participate.
(Must play with another pair in the Berkeley Classic to take part.)
Practice rounds available on both courses
Tee times may be made via the website/ app or by calling the Golf Shop
14 days in advance
7:30am-4:00pm
Registration in Golf Shop
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Players Reception - Fazio Room
Putting Contest
Closest to the Hole Contest
Tournament Gifts
Cocktails & hors D’oeuvres
Thursday October 16
7:30am-9:30am
Breakfast - Verandah 8:30am
Round #1 - North Course
Tee Times 11:00am-2:00pm
Lunch - At the Turn 11:30am
Round #2 - North Course Tee Times 6:00pm Stag Dinner
Clubhouse Verandah
Schedule of Events
Friday October 17
7:00am-9:30am
Breakfast - Verandah
8:00am
Round #3 - South Course
Tee Times
10:30am-2:30pm
Lunch - At the Turn
11:00am
Round #4 - South Course
Tee Times
Following Round #4
Horse Race - South Course
Holes TBD based on number of teams
Evening at your Leisure
Evening Dinner reservations for the Club may be made by calling the Concierge
Saturday October 18
7:30am-9:00am
Breakfast - Verandah 9:00am
Round #5 - North Course
Shotgun Start
11:00am-11:30am
Drinks & Snacks
11:45am
Round #6– North Course
Shotgun Start
Following Round #6
Lunch & Scoreboard Reception
3:00pm
Flight Winner
Championship Shootout
North Course - Hole #9
6:00pm
Championship Dinner & Awards
Clubhouse Verandah - Jacket Optional
Ladies’ Activities
Ladies,
We are excited to have you be a part of this year’s Berkeley Classic. While the men are playing golf, we wanted to provide you with a list of activities throughout the Lowcountry. From a round of golf, to an historical tour around Savannah, there are plenty of things to do while your other halves compete for the 2025 Berkeley Classic.
Lowcountry Activities
Golf: Any ladies that would like to play golf can contact the Golf Shop to make a tee time. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we will only be charging a cart fee for spouses whose husbands are participating in the Berkeley Classic. Golf Shop - 843-815-8444.
River Cruise: Enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry scenery on a River Cruise from the River Park at Berkeley Hall. The River Cruise is $225 for 2hrs (gratuity not included) and can fit up to 10 passengers. Must be booked in advance. Contact our concierge for details and reservations. Concierge - 843-815-8952
Kayaking: Create your own tour of the Okatie River by kayaking from the River Park at Berkeley Hall. Contact our concierge for details and reservations. Concierge - 843-815-8952
Berkeley Hall Spa and Fitness Center: Berkeley Hall’s Fitness Center offers group classes, private training, and a variety of massages. Contact the Fitness Center for details and reservations. Concierge - 843-8158952
Dolphin Cruises: For ladies that are looking to go off property, there are many different options for Dolphin Tours that can take you around the rivers in Bluffton or around Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island Contact our concierge for details and reservations. Concierge - 843-815-8952
Historical Tours: There are a variety of tours around Savannah and Beaufort. Below are just a few choices:
Old Savannah Tours
Southern Rose Buggy Tours
Sea Island Carriage Tours
Gullah Heritage Tours
Savannah 912-234-8128
Beaufort 843-524-2900
Beaufort 843-476-7789
Hilton Head Island 843-681-7066
For suggestions on Shopping, Movie Theatres, Art Galleries, or Dining please reach out to Concierge at 843-815-8952.
Social Functions
Wednesday October 15
Player Reception - Fazio Room - 5:00pm
Come and enjoy cocktails and hors D’oeuvres while getting the chance to mingle with the rest of the participants. Tournament gifts will be handed out, and we will have a putting contest and a closest to the hole / hit the green challenge for those that would like a little extra fun. Spouses are welcome.
Thursday October 16
Stag Dinner - Clubhouse Verandah - 6:00pm
Following the play on the first day, come and enjoy the Stag Dinner (Players only) on the Verandah. We will have a hit-the-boat challenge, and a great evening of good food and drinks.
Saturday October 18
Awards Presentation Dinner - Clubhouse Verandah - 6:00pm
A great way to close out the event with a wonderful dinner on the Verandah. Spouses are welcome (please advise in advance). We will present the awards to the winning teams during the cocktail hour and dinner will be served following the presentation. Sport Coat / Jacket is optional.
Tournament Format
The field will be divided into flights, which will be arranged by the aggregate total of the team’s handicaps
Each round will consist of nine holes of Strokeplay
First Round ~ Better Ball of Pair
Second Round ~ Shamble
Third Round ~ Scramble
Fourth Round ~ Better Ball of Pair
Fifth Round ~ Chapman
Sixth Round ~ 1 on the 3’s & 4’s, 2 on the 5’s
The tournament tees will be the White Tee.
The Rule of 75 is in effect - if your age plus your North Course White tee handicap is 75 or more, you are eligible to move to a forward set of tees (Fazio or Green). Players may move back to the Member, Blue or Black tees if they choose to do so.
Please see a member of the Professional Staff prior to the event if you would like to play from a different set of tees and we will adjust your handicap accordingly.
Handicaps
Handicap Index as at the Closing Date of October 1 will be used. Players must have a GHIN Index and handicaps will be verified by the committee. Handicap Index differential between partners must not exceed 10.0 strokes (If higher than 10.0, the higher-handicapped player will be adjusted).
Tournament Format
Scorecards
Scorecards for each round will be provided prior to teeing off. The scorecards will be marked with the individual handicaps as they have been previously certified by the Committee. All scorecards must be signed, attested and turned in at the scoreboard immediately following your round. Strokes will be marked where they fall on the 18-hole card.
Score Posting
Please note the Berkeley Hall Professional Staff will be posting the Tournament Scores for each competitor under the direction of the Club’s Handicap Committee. We are requiring scorecards to be returned complete, signed and attested for posting purposes. Incomplete scorecards will have Decision 5-2a/5 applied for posting purposes.
Starting Times
For each round, we will indicate your respective starting hole. It becomes necessary for us to ask you to be considerate of all the participants and to arrive on time at the start of each round and to keep pace with the group in front of you. This will help ensure an enjoyable time for all.
Optional Cash Buy-In
The Official tournament cash buy-in may be entered by paying $220/team prior to teeing off on Thursday morning. Friday’s Horse Race is an additional $30/Pair.
Tournament Format
Cash Pay-Out
The cash payout will be based on the number of teams that buy-in. Cash prizes will be awarded for;
The Low Score for each round (front & back nines)
The Winner of each Flight
The Runner Up in each Flight
The Overall Winners in the Championship Shootout
The Championship Shootout will take place on Hole #9 of the North Course. The Shootout will be sudden death, alternate stroke. In the event of any teams tying the shootout hole, the hole will be re-played for those teams. The hole will be played as a Par 3 from various distances based on flight. No handicap strokes will be used for the shootout.
We will play the hole a maximum of three times before a closest to the hole to determine the Champions.
All ties for first and second in each flight will be decided by the following:
Lowest 6th Round Score
Lowest 4th Round Score
Lowest 2nd Round Score
Lowest 1st Round Score
Lowest 3rd Round Score
Lowest 5th Round Score
Chip-off at hole to be determined by committee
Any team not present for the shootout will forfeit their spot for any potential prizes.
Horse Race
The Horse Race is an optional event following play on Friday. 2-man teams will be ordered from lowest to highest team handicap.
Pairings will be posted on Friday morning. Pairings will be made starting with the lowest USGA Index and the highest USGA Index and will have 1 member and 1 guest on each team. The pods will be determined by the number of teams that participate and their combined USGA Index.
No strokes will be used during this event
We will play on the South Course and the holes used will be advised once we have a count of how many teams will be playing.
The Race
The Race will begin following the completion of Round 4 on Friday afternoon. It will be a 3-hole Race on the South Course. Each pod will be given a starting hole and play will begin. Players will play from the tee markers that they have played from in the main tournament. All teams will complete their three holes of strokeplay and the low team from each Pod will move forward to the Horse Race final. In the case of ties, a chip-off will be contested from a point determined by the Golf Staff. After pod winners are determined, the final shootout will play Hole #16 for a sudden death playoff to determine the Horse Race Champion. In the event of a tie we will have a closest to the pin contest using hole #16 (Burgundy Tee) of the South Course.
We will be playing alternate shot format. For example, one team member will tee off of the Odd Holes and one team member will tee off of the Even Holes. Prize money breakdown will be based on a percentage of the Horse Race Pot*
*Amounts dependent on total number of Teams in Cash Buy-In
Rules of Play
USGA Rules shall govern all play and the following Local Rules shall apply:
• Holes #10 & 14 (South) Waste Areas: Sandy areas to the right of #10 and #14 are not a penalty area and are to be played as the general area .
• On hole #4 (North) the margin of the red penalty area will be defined by the edge of the cart path nearest the penalty area. In addition to the option prescribed in rule 17.1, ball drops have been provided as an option if the player chooses. Please use the drop area that would be the closest to the spot the ball last crossed the margin of the penalty area no nearer the hole.
• On Hole #15 (North) In addition to the options prescribed in Rule 16.1 for relief from the cart path that runs through the fairway, drop zones have been provided as an additional option. Players must use the drop zone that is closest to where their ball lays and not nearer to the hole.
• Immovable Obstructions: In addition to rule 16.1, if a ball lies off the putting green but not in a penalty area and an immovable obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green and within two club lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player may take relief as follows:
The ball must be lifted and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay that (a) Is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention and (c) is not in a penalty area or on a putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted.
• Newly sodded & sanded areas: Relief must be taken from all newly sodded or sanded areas. Please proceed under rule 16.1.
• Staked Trees: Protection of young trees is identified by stakes and rope. If such a tree interferes with a players stance or the area of his intended swing, the ball must be lifted, without penalty and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 16.1a (Immovable Obstruction)
• Out Of Bounds: Defined by white stakes / posts.
• Yellow Penalty Area: Defined by yellow stakes / lines.
• Red Penalty Area: Defined by red stakes / lines.
• Doubt as to Procedure
In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. Rule 20.1c.
Any questions concerning the interpretation of USGA Rules or Local Rules should be directed to the Rules Committee
Rules Committee:
Kieran Staunton, Steph George, Graham Thatcher, Jaden Thiemann, Will Ennis, Kyle Turner
Rules of Play
Foul Weather Rules:
A) Total Rainout (Thursday or Friday)
In the event of a Thursday rainout, Round #3 & Round #4 will be played on Friday, followed by the Horse Race event.
In the event of a Friday rainout, Round #1 & Round #2 from Thursday will be counted and no golf will be played on Friday. Round #5 & Round #6 will be played on Saturday followed by the Championship Shootout to determine the Overall Champion
B) Total Rainout (Thursday & Friday)
18 Holes - Better Ball of Partners - will be played on Saturday to determine the Flight Winners. Tee times will be provided by the Committee. The Championship Shootout will follow to determine the Overall Champion.
C) Total Rainout (Friday & Saturday)
Score from Thursday’s rounds will be used to determine the Flight Winners. We will attempt a shootout to determine the Overall Winners. If not, the low score from all the Flights will be declared the Overall Champions.
Rules Committee:
Kieran Staunton, Stephanie George, Graham Thatcher, Jaden Thiemann, Will Ennis, Kyle Turner
Past Champions
2024 ~ Wes Goldberg & Pat Cruz
2023 ~ Brian Barney & Jason Barney
2022 ~ Wes Goldberg & Mike Siers
2021 ~ Willie Wang & John Petersen
2020 ~ Brian Barney & Jason Barney
2019 ~ Brian Barney & Jason Barney
2018 ~ Kory Deavers & Robert Thompson
2017 ~ John Kourakos & Kevin Hughes
2016 ~ No Event (Hurricane Matthew)
2015 ~ Bob Knighton & George Wombolt
2014 ~ Art Arns & Kim Goldenstein
2013 ~ Ray English & John Carroccia
2012 ~ Bob Hackett & Bruce Greene
2011 ~ Ray English & John Carroccia
2010 ~ Steve Vanadia & Gary Pasek
2009 ~ Rick Savoury & Don Bradford
2024 Flight Winners
Berkeley Hall
George McGuire & Ryan McGuire
Shadow Creek
Wes Goldberg & Pat Cruz
Alotian Club
Tom Kloet & Frank Ferrari III
Estancia Club
David Elliot & Tyler Elliot
Dallas National
Ben Catlett & Jeff Sweat
Gozzer Ranch
Steve Delaney & David Nelson
Sage Valley
Mark Williams & Blair Townsend
Hudson National
John Gawkowski & Ted Foth
Wade Hampton
Ed Kozelek & Justin Ault
Eagle Point
Jeff Lampe & Mike Tambornino
Berkeley Classic Participants
Member Guest Club
Pat Annessa
Glenn Baker
Brian Barney
Jeff Baron
Tom Beaumonte
Chris Blair
Michael Brocato
Bill Brosnan
David Caddick
Peter Cahi
Peter Castello
Ben Catlett
John D’Alessandro
Duke Delcher
Philip Di Pippo
Jeff Easton
David Elliot
Tim Ellis
Chris English
Jim Fosina
Steven Fox
Jack Ginsburg
Tyler Gold
Wes Goldberg
John Habyan
Bob Hackett
Tom Hale
Chuck Harris
Meredith Henry
Ralph Hunter
Pete Thompson
Sonnenalp Club, Colorado
Michael Joe Black Rock Country Club, Massachusetts
Jason Barney Feather Sound CC, Florida
Eric Spindt Pine Brook CC, Massachusetts
Chris D’Alessandro Lyon Oaks GC, Michigan
Patrick Kennedy Palm Valley CC, California
Martin Gushman
Oakland G & LC, Michigan
Joseph Giannetto The Peninsula G & CC, North Carolina
Dan Detommaso Treasure Coast, Florida
Richard Cahi Reading CC, Connecticut
Joel Moore Plymouth CC, Massachusetts
Jeff Sweat Fox Den Country Club, Tennessee
Bill Scaglione North Hempstead CC, New York
Zac Passaretti Schuyler Meadows Club, New York
Jeff Burkey Laurel Links CC, New York
Will Johnston Walnut Creek CC, Michigan
Tyler Elliot The 2020 Club, Arizona
Andrew Craft Medalist Golf Club, Texas
James Gates
Bob Fosina
Michael Pollack
South Bend Country Club, Indiana
Oak Hills Park GC, Connecticut
Rockrimmon CC, New York
Scott Creamer Trump National, Washington DC
Tom Konkel North Ranch CC, California
Pat Cruz Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, Florida
Drew Arciuolo
Joe Hacker
Sterling Farms GC, Connecticut
Wilmington Country Club, Delaware
Scott Imler MSGA, Maryland
Casey Boiler Bear Creek GC, Arizona
Meredith Henry Jr.
Mike Hewitt
Contra Costa Country Club, California
Army Navy Country Club, Virginia
Berkeley Classic Participants
Member Guest Club
Tim Kelly
Tom Kelly
David King
Tom Kloet
Bob Knighton
John Kourakos
Ron Kuenkler
Jeff Lampe
Matt Levine
Jack Luker
John Mac Evoy
Glenn McAllister
Paul Mooney
Tony Pease
Keith Pumroy
Steve Ramsby
George Revock
Mike Riccobono
Ron Riemann
Michael Rotelle
Steven Roy
Tom Rumfola
Barry Shelley
Doug Smith
Jim Spear
Greg Streit
Bill Viechnicki
Willie Wang
Roger Wells
Mark Williams
Mark Wiktor Colleton Rover Club, South Carolina
David Lee Oldfield, South Carolina
Kyle Rynd Riverbend CC, Texas
Paul Kloet Rolling Green CC, Illinois
Les Smith Kansas City Country Club, Kansas
Kevin Hughes Forsgate CC, New Jersey
Mike Dublinski
Greater Knoxville, Tennessee
Mike Tambornino The Club at Golden Valley, Minnesota
Jason McKersie Black Diamond Ranch, Florida
Steve Luker Chechessee Creek Club, South Carolina
Rocco Minardi Essex Fells CC, New Jersey
Matt Jankowski Lookaway Golf Club, Pennsylvania
David Tardio Wykagyl CC, New York
Bill Downer International CC, Virginia
Glenn Sengstack Nashville, Tennessee
Mike Ramsby Hawk Hollow GC, Michigan
Mike Revock Echo Lake Country Club, New Jersey
Michael Riccobono Jr. NYSCGA, New York
Chris McDonald NJGA, New Jersey
Brian Mahlstedt Glen Oak CC, Pennsylvania
Chuck Mahoney Salem CC, Massachusetts
Jon Chaddock Springville Country Club, New York
Ben Shelley GSGA, Georgia
Jay Gilliland Mohawk G&CC, Ohio
Zack Spear St Charles CC, Illinois
Steve Lemos Brookfield CC, Georgia
Joe Viechnicki Saucon Valley Country Club, Pennsylvania
Pat Molamphy Forest Creek CC, North Carolina
Tim Burkindine Nicklaus GC at Lionsgate, Kansas
Blair Townsend CGA, North Carolina
