Spring is nearly here, and with it comes many of our favorite Club traditions, from our Berkeley Hall-style Easter Celebration to the Mixed Member-Member!
From the Savannah Gardens to our Tom Fazio courses, it’s wonderful to see the Lowcountry coming into bloom. {photo courtesy of Romario Whittaker}
In this issue, we showcase Club events and casual socializing from our Spring FlingStock Your Cellar to Live on the
Verandah, locally sourced Club dining, and a spring Picnic in the Savannah Gardens!
When it comes to helping our neighbors, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation has a tremendous impact in our greater community. This month, BHCF holds its popular Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and come April, you can Sip, Shop and Support Local at our Ladies fundraiser event!
Gorgeous weather beckons us outside to enjoy golf, and we have a full season of tournaments, golf schools, junior golf programs, and a special look at BHC ladies golf with the HAGGs on pages 18-19.
As we get ready to welcome members and family here to enjoy a weekend of Easter festivities, we look forward to celebrating the best of the season with all of you!
Heavenly! Spectacular sunset at the River Park, captured by Susan Yahn (Spy), thanks for sharing with us! #BerkeleyExperience
Cover shot courtesy of professional landscape photographer and Berkeley Hall member Patrick Quigley. You can visit a gallery of his work at www.QuigleyFineArt.com.
You’ll Feel Right at Home: in our charming cottages with easy access to everything. From golf weekends to family stays, our cottages offer all the amenities you could ask for. It’s a short walk to the Clubhouse and onto the greens, and you’ll find the Spa & Fitness Center just around the corner.
1BR Master Suite
$265
2 BR/2BA Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $525
3 BR/3BA Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $630
4BR/4BA Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $800
Rates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 11%. Cottage Rate does not include Golf Rate. Daily tidy service may be arranged. Fee schedule is available upon request. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required. Please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8952 for reservations and additional information. *72-hours advance Cancellation required to avoid full charge.
Make Your Next Visit Exceptional: Immerse yourself in our Lowcountry setting as you relax at our luxury day spa, enjoy Club dining, and our beautiful Savannah Gardens and River Park.
We’re happy to arrange curated casual fare with charcuterie boards and select wines for your stay. Simply request 72-hours prior to your arrival from our Concierge team and we’ll provide your requested amenities upon arrival. We also feature pet-friendly cottages, please reserve in advance.
Lisa Bongiovi & Larry Josiah Palm Beach Gardens, FL
John & Tricia Mac Evoy Essex Fells, NJ
Martha Fetner Sydney, Australia
William & Janette Kloss Dublin, OH
Bill & Gerrilyn Rozich Dublin, OH
Edward Tiezzi & C.J. Lopau Eagle River, WI
The Berkeley Hall Charity Mingle held in January was a great success. Thanks to our exhibition-style format, members were able to easily speak with BHCF grant recipient agencies, hear their stories, and find out what our grants enable them to do in addressing the issues of food insecurity, healthcare, the elderly, children, veterans and more.
Non-profit leaders also shared how meaningful it was for them to have the opportunity to talk about their programs in depth and greatly appreciated the strong turnout and support from our Berkeley Hall community.
Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation
GRANT RECIPIENTS
has raised $3M for Lowcountry charities since its inception in 2008. Each year, monies raised at the annual Charity Cup event fund the following year's grant cycle. In December, BHCF approved $426,000 to fund 25 grants that will have a considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents.
Backpack Buddies of Bluffton | Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen | Bluffton Self Help | Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton | Child Abuse Prevention Assoc. | The Children’s Center | Deep Well | First Tee Hilton Head Volunteers in Medicine | Hopeful Horizons | Lowcountry Autism Foundation | Lowcountry Legal Volunteers Meals on Wheels | Med-I-Assist, Inc. | Memory Matters | Neighborhood Outreach Connection | Operation Patriots FOB Pockets Full of Sunshine | Programs for Exceptional People | Second Helpings | Special Olympics South Carolina Area 8 The Outside Foundation | Vantage Point Foundation
Ensuring Our Future: BHCF Endowment
Our Berkeley Hall community has a rich history of philanthropy in the Lowcountry. Now, as we look forward, the foundation board has established an Endowment Fund to ensure our important grant-making continues, helping those most vulnerable in the greater Bluffton area, and shaping a brighter future for generations to come.
How can you contribute: Member opportunities include direct contributions, inclusion in planned
giving and tiered giving over a fiveyear period.
The endowment will provide the foundation with financial stability and enable us to make gifts that will have a lasting impact. The endowment is now over $1.3 million, as we work toward our goal of $2 million. To learn more, please contact Endowment Co-Chairs John Kourakos and Mike Brocato at johnkourakos@gmail.com and mikejbrocato@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 | 5:30PM
Enjoy a unique dining experience in a Host Home of one of your BHC neighbors, along with 6 to 8 other guests, on Saturday, March 22. Your to-be-revealed Host will make a delicious entrée, and guests will be asked to bring either an appetizer, salad, or side dish along with wine. Host homes will all serve our chosen menu, with recipes provided to guests! Elegant dessert array served at Clubhouse at 8:15pm. Your donation of $60 per person (member charge) is a tax-deductible contribution to our Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation and Endowment. You will receive an email invitation the afternoon of the event with your destination!
a difference close to home
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 | 1-5PM
Sip, Shop and Support Local among highly curated vendors and artisans at our BHCF Ladies Shopping Bazaar! Just in time for Mother’s Day as well as hostess gifts and other gift-giving occasions.
Shopping begins at 1pm – Join us for delicious bites, enjoy champagne and wine and casual drop-in shopping with mid-day raffle draw! Come explore our wonderful shopping bazaar, Shop Local, and find everything you’re looking for! Making a Difference Locally!
Event price of $85 includes a $50 donation to the Charitable Foundation and Endowment.
The raffle items are a $6,000 Gift Certificate to Heritage Jewelers, a $2,000 Gift Certificate to Lux and a $3,000 Tom Ford Small Wallis Crocodile-Embossed Leather Shoulder Bag. You may purchase 3 tickets for $200, or one ticket for $75. You can designate where you would like them to go when you purchase them!
Head over to our FB and Instagram pages for more event details!
THURSDAY, MAR 6 | 7-8:30PM
THURSDAY, MAR 13 | 6PM
All Request
Love Bingo, you’re gonna love All Request Music Bingo with DJ Alan!
Join us for this fun, complimentary event on the Verandah on Thursday, March 6th from 7-8:30pm and let the games begin!
Come early for dining, or grab some drinks and light bites and enjoy a fun evening at the Club! All ages are welcome.
Complimentary | Club Casual | Verandah
ALL NEW SHOW!
A third-generation psychic, Michael Gutenplan has been reading minds and performing magic for celebrities, royalty, and top CEOs at events around the world for more than 20 years.
Michael brings his all new show of world-class mentalism and magic to Berkeley Hall on Thursday, March 13th. Join us for a welcome glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6pm, with 6:45pm dinner, and show following.
Heralded by Variety, LA Times, and the Washington Post, Michael's feats promise to enthrall and entertain as he performs a wide range of mentalist and magic that will leave you spellbound!
$69 Inclusive | Member Charge Bar | Club Casual | Verandah
TUESDAY, MAR 18 | 5:30-7:30PM
MEMBER EVENTS
Back by popular demand, BHC’s Picnic in the Savannah Gardens returns with live music to enjoy as the sun sets on Tuesday, March 18th from 5:30-7:30pm.
with us for a great night of live music with guitarist Mike Kavanaugh, delicious fare and some wine with good friends and neighbors!
See more of her images online at ElizabethAngelonePhotography.com or on Instagram at elizabeth_angelone_photography.
Enjoy a casual concert beneath the stars, with our special picnic menu, pre-packed for one or two in your very own picnic basket! Bring your blanket and some chairs, as seating is limited, and gather
Adults $42 inclusive
Children $17 inclusive
Member Charge Bar | Club Casual Jeans Permitted | Savannah Gardens
WEDNESDAY, APR 2 | 3-5PM
Celebrating the beauty of our Lowcountry setting – Elizabeth Angelone, member/photographer, captures exquisite views of our wildlife and nature.
BHC's Photography Club is a natural extension of our In-the-Zone wellness series philosophy, and all members are welcome. Join them at Tuesday's meeting from 3-5pm in the Palmetto Room with special guest speaker Elizabeth Angelone.
Immersed in the very setting of her subjects, most of her images are shot in
her Berkeley Hall backyard, “early in the morning or late afternoon when the light is soft,” shares Elizabeth.
She’ll talk a bit about camera angles, shots and movement, with a look at her images and other photographers that she loves and follows. Plus some how-tos on iPhone images and best settings. “Florals especially are great, for the wonderful detail,” she says, “although I most often use my camera for wildlife.”
To learn more about the BHC Photography Club contact Bennett Stewart at gbstewartiii@gmail.com.
Complimentary | Club Casual Palmetto Room | Member Charge Bar
he Artists of Berkeley Hall are excited to announce a 3-day Figurative and Portrait Workshop by acclaimed artist Tina Garrett on October 10-12th. Advance registration is required.
Tina Garrett has earned recognition as an Art Renewal Center living Master Artist. With an international following, she offers mentorships and workshops around the world.
She holds a Master Artist designation from the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, is a Signature Artist of the Portrait Society of America, a longtime mentor for the Cecilia Beaux Forum of the Portrait Society of America, and has served on the annual Art of the Portrait Conference Faculty and the
3 Day Figurative & Portrait Workshop by Acclaimed Artist Tina Garrett
Oil Painters of America National Conference Faculty.
Join Tina for a 3-day workshop in the exploration of the elements of great portraiture. Intermediate and above painters will learn the art of composition and understand the power of narrative, atmosphere, space, values, edges, chroma and more and the practical methods of using these tools to compose works of art that evoke an emotional connection with the viewer. Packed with lectures and detailed hands-on demonstrations this workshop is for oil painters ready to take their work to the next level.
Represented in collections all over the world, Tina has works in the permanent collections of The Art Renewal Center
and The Museum of Western Art and is represented by Highlands Gallery in Lambertville, NJ and West Wind Fine Art in Walpole. NH.
Tuition of $900 includes 3-day workshop, coffee/tea each morning, and one lunch at Berkeley Hall. Limited to 10 students. Sign up now for what promises to be an exciting cultural experience!
Contact Suzanne Viechnicki, BHC member/Portrait Society of America Ambassador, with any questions at svdesign@hotmail.com. Please register now for this opportunity to study with Tina Garrett at: ArtistTinaGarrett.com/workshops.
Read any good books lately? Join our BHC Book Club –
Our meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 3pm. For details contact Wendy Hansen: hansenwendyj@gmail.com.
MAR 3 | 3PM | THE VERANDAH
“The Goddess of Warsaw” by Lisa Barr
The enthralling story of a legendary Hollywood screen goddess with a dark secret. Before she was a “Living Legend,” Lena Browning was Bina Blonski, a wealthy Polish Jew whose life and prominent family were destroyed by the Nazis. Determined to fight back, beautiful, blonde Aryan-looking Bina becomes a spy and assassin. While accomplishing amazing feats of bravery, she sacrifices much in the process – including a forbidden love. More than a decade after escaping the horrors of the war, Lena rises to fame in Hollywood. Yet she cannot help but hunger for revenge against the Nazis. Unrelentingly immersive and suspenseful, Barr spins a haunting tale of the cost of survival, sacrifice, and the long-denied secrets of the past. Review: Goodreads
APR 7 | 3PM | THE VERANDAH
“Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult
Diana O’Toole is on track. She’ll be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, move to the suburbs, while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She’s knows her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is about to propose on their romantic getaway to the Galápagos. But then a virus appears, and it’s all hands-on-deck at the hospital. You should still go, he assures her, it would be a shame for their nonrefundable trip to go to waste. Almost immediately, things go awry and she’s stranded until the borders reopen. In the Galápagos Islands, Diana finds herself examining her relationships, her choices, and herself – and wondering if she will evolve into someone completely different. Review: Barnes & Noble
Saturday
Easter Egg hunt
Saturday, April 19 | 12-2pm
The Verandah
Adults $42 / Children $19 inclusive Club Casual, Jeans Permitted
Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite Easter traditions! Enjoy family-friendly Easter fun at BHC on Saturday, April 19 from 12-2pm.
Good-natured egg gathering for the young ones is accompanied by kid-friendly lunch buffet, music by DJ Royce, jugglers, delicious Easter cookies and member charge Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar. A fun time for all, with the Easter Bunny’s arrival, and three age groups for our egg hunters beginning at 1pm on the Verandah lawn.
Saturday Lowcountry Boil & Clam Bake
Saturday, April 19 | 6-9pm
The Verandah
Adults $62 / Children $21 inclusive Club Casual, Jeans Permitted
Nothing says Lowcountry better than our authentic Lowcountry Boil and Clam Bake, featuring great music with popular local band Target.
Gather with us for a welcome glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres at 6pm followed by dining at 6:30pm.
Enjoy a great evening with good friends and family!
Sunday Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 20 | 11am-2pm
Adults $78 / Children $28 inclusive Semi-Formal Attire
Easter Sunday is all about celebrating classic traditions with a gorgeous brunch created by Executive Chef James and his culinary team. Enjoy our extravagant brunch buffet with chef-carved Virginia ham, beef tenderloin, made-toorder omelet station, scrumptious sides and salads and Pastry Chef Owen’s hand-crafted dessert array of beautifully decorated Easter cakes and cookies. Easter Brunch seatings offered at 30-minute intervals, from 11am to 2pm. Come celebrate with us!
WEDNESDAY, APR 16 | 2PM
$22 Inclusive | Tap Room Club Casual, Jeans Permitted
Complimentary | Grand Lawn Club Casual, Jeans Permitted PAINT & DESIGN
THURSDAY, APR 17 | 2PM
Complimentary | Tap Room Club Casual, Jeans Permitted
FRIDAY, APR 18 | 4:30-6PM
SATURDAY, MAR 22 | 8-10PM
Late Night on theVerandah
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Dessert Reception
The BHCF’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner event concludes with an elegant dessert reception on the Verandah, along with music by DJ Jay Thein from 8-10pm, in conjunction with the event.
Capping off a wonderful evening, attendees will enjoy an exquisite dessert array featuring Chocolate Port Wine Bomboloni, Mini Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Mini Dulce de Leche Apple Tart, along with a
full coffee and tea station with Biscotti. The member charge bar will be open for those who prefer cordials or nightcaps.
Enjoy Verandah Late Nights monthly, drop by for after dinner drinks and easy socializing. Or come dine at the Club and stay for a casual good time with friends!
Even if you missed Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, join us on The Verandah for music, dancing and socializing!
SATURDAY, MAR 29 | 5:30PM-8PM | FRONT MALL
Spring Fling & Wine Explorer Series: around the world in
Get social at BHC’s Spring Fling & Stock Your Cellar event on Saturday, March 29 from 5:30-8pm with live entertainment and wine tastings on the front mall!
Enjoy a great time with friends, sip some wine, enjoy live music by guitarist Jonathan King, lawn games, and great fare with multiple food trucks available for purchase, as well as member charge bar. A wonderful way to gather with friends and enjoy a beautiful spring day in the Lowcountry! {Food trucks accept credit card payment.}
Club Casual, Jeans Permitted Complimentary Event Member Charge Bar
80 glasses
TUES, MARCH 4TH | 5-8PM | VERANDAH
mardi gras dining
Join us on the Verandah for a special a la carte evening of Mardi Gras-inspired dining! Chef James' innovative menu will showcase New Orleans Creole cuisine with all your Mardi Gras favorites, decadent desserts and signature cocktails! Live jazz with the John Brackett Duo, for a truly New Orleans evening. Dinner reservations recommended. Club Casual | Member Charge Bar | Verandah
2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH | 4-6PM BERKELEY ROOM
Join Wine raconteur Mike Lozan on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 4-6pm as we explore wines from around the world!
Wine lovers know every great wine has a great story! As an ambassador of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Mike is a WSET Level II and he'll be our guide! Explore great wines, along with individual charcuterie boards and 5 half-glass pours, usually with two whites, three reds. {Space limited to 30.}
$50 Inclusive | Club Casual Berkeley Room
MEMBER EVENTS
Cards, Mahjongg, Book Club & More
At Berkeley Hall, there's always something to do and new clubs to explore, from Bridge to MahJongg, Hand, Foot & Elbow, Bible Study and more! We offer advanced games for experienced players and beginner games for those ready to try something new. Berkeley Hall Clubs meet in Ladies Locker Room unless indicated at Fazio Room.
BHC Artists
Mondays & Tuesdays, 9am-3pm | Fazio Room
The Artists Club meets Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm in the Fazio Room. All levels: oils, watercolors, sketches, photography, whatever your medium. Everyone's welcome. Contact Leanora Colletti at leanora1948@msn.com or text: 732.320.7159.
Beginner Hand, Foot & Elbow
Mondays at 11:45am (couples & individuals)
Want to learn this great game? Join us on Mondays and we're happy to teach you! No rsvp needed. We will not meet in July or August, and resume in September. If you'd like to play, email Carol DePhillips at jcdephi@aol.com.
Advanced Hand, Foot & Elbow
Wednesdays at 6:45pm & Saturday at 11:30am
Experienced players are welcome to join the fun. For details on both advanced games, contact Marsha Levin: 843.757.2801 or marslev@aol.com.
Casual Monday MahJongg
Afternoon MahJongg
Tuesdays at 2pm
Our Tuesday afternoon game is played at 2pm. If you’d like to play, please contact Sharon Pumroy at spumroy@ comcast.net or Janet Henke at janethenke2@gmail.com.
Afternoon MahJongg
Fridays at 2pm
Welcome players of ALL levels - those who've never played to experienced players! We have learning tables during Friday play and are happy to teach you. If Friday doesn’t work, we will arrange a learning time. To be added to our distribution list, contact Maureen Austen at stephen.austen@yahoo.com or at 704.651.0485.
Evening MahJongg
Tuesdays at 7pm
Our Tuesday night game is played at 7pm. If you'd like to play and be added to our distribution list, contact Teresa Gannon at 843.706.2219 or Tggabby@aol.com.
Thursdays at 2pm
All members and your guests are welcome! If you'd like to play, contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.
Ladies Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10am | Fazio Room
Please join us. All members are welcome. For more information contact Angie McGeorge at 865.315.5976 or bhallmcgeorge@gmail.com or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 or ssutton57@gmail.com.
Mens Bible Study
Wednesdays at 3:30pm | Fazio Room
Please join us at the Fazio Room. All members are welcome. For more information, email Don McGeorge at dmcgeorge54@gmail.com or Hal Sutton at halsutton1@gmail.com or 406.698.5282.
Notary Services
Mondays at 3pm
Ladies Bridge
All levels are welcome to this casual Monday session! If you'd like to play and be added to our distribution list, please contact Lise Shanahan at 858.353.3273, liseshanahan@yahoo.com.
As a natural extension of BHC's In-the-Zone wellness series philosophy, several new BHC Member Clubs have branched out, and new members are welcome!
Share your interest, develop friendships and try something new. From cooking clubs to photography, tai chi, a guitar group, writers, theatre lovers and more, it’s all right here.
CHAIR AEROBICS CLASS
Annette Boatright: choco3652@gmail.com
Mondays at 1:30pm
All members and your guests are welcome! The group plays social bridge, and cards and tallies are provided. Contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.
COOKING FOR FUN
Vanessa Starr: vhfstarr@gmail.com
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED COOKING CLUB
Val Laporte: vlaporte0214@gmail.com
GUITAR CLUB
Kean Westcott: keanwestcott@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Bennett Stewart: gbstewartiii@gmail.com
Notary Services are provided by Concierge Services at 843.815.8952.
Shredding Date
Monday, March 31, 10am-12pm, Clubhouse parking area
PSYCHOLOGY: KNOW THYSELF
Chas Bassos: golfnpsych@gmail.com
TAI CHI CLASS
Kathy Westcott: kpwestcott1@gmail.com
THEATRE CLUB (LADIES NIGHT)
Gina Coia: coia.regina@gmail.com
THE QUIET WRITER’S GROUP
Renée Robertson: rmrobertson@me.com
GARDEN CLUB
Patricia Jones: patjonesdesigns@gmail.com
Member Photos
These little beauties are the newest additions to our BHC family. Lovely Elle Elizabeth, we’re so happy for mom Jill {BHC chef} and her family! And beautiful Kalina Stone McCall with mom Mia and dad Stone. Much love from all of us!
BERKELEY HALL GOLF
WITH KIERAN
Work on your weaknesses so that they become strengths, yet don’t neglect the strengths that make your game what it is.
KIERAN STAUNTON | DIRECTOR OF GOLF
s always at this time of the year, we are looking forward to some fabulous Spring weather to warm us up as we come out of a chilly start to the year.
The golf courses are beginning to shape up for some wonderful golf over the next few months, and once we add in some stellar member events, it is sure to be an outstanding season of golf here at Berkeley Hall.
We kick things off at the start of March with our Berkeley Cup – this
Pro-Member-Guest event is always a great way to start the season and we have another full field for this year. Hot on the heels of the Berkeley Cup, we have the Mixed Member-Member, along with two One-Day Member-Guests. The Member-Member, always one of the best events of the season, follows at the end of April. Come May, we look forward to another challenging Mixed Member-Guest. Throw in the Masters and the RBC Heritage and it will be an exciting Spring of golf!
DEMO & FITTING DAYS
Cleveland/Srixon Tuesday, March 4 10am-2pm
XXIO Tuesday March 11 11am-3pm
Callaway Wednesday, March 12 11am-3pm
Titleist Tuesday, March 18 10am-2pm
TaylorMade Tuesday, April 1 10am-2pm
Titleist Wednesday, April 9 10am-2pm
Along with our many golf events, the Club will be hosting Demo Days with all our major club manufacturers including TaylorMade, Callaway, XXIO, Cleveland/Srixon and Titleist. Whether you ‘re looking for a whole new bag of clubs, or just one or two new and improved clubs to add to your bag, we will do our best to help find you what you need. And of course, if you miss the Demo Days, our Berkeley Hall Professional Staff are always available for in-house fittings. Contact the Golf Shop for more details.
MEMBER LESSON RATES:
(Based on 1 hour lessons)
Krista Dunton: $180
Kieran Staunton: $100
Stephanie George: $100
Assistant Pros: $90
To book lessons, contact Golf Shop at 843.815.8444.
SUNDAY, MAR 16 | 3PM
Put on the green for our St. Patrick’s Day Nine and Wine tradition on Sunday, March 16 at 3pm. We’ll pair up for a fun 9-hole golf event with beverages and snacks to follow on the Verandah. Member bar also available. Golf sign-up on the app and website.
Club Casual | Verandah
BERKELEY HALL GOLF
JUNIOR GOLF/CAMPS
BHC’s Junior Golf Clinics kick off in April.
With more young families in the community, we’re excited to grow our Junior Program, starting with our Saturday morning classes that run from April to August. Our popular Junior Camps will be held June 24-27, and June 30-July 3 Sign up for any Junior Clinics and Camps via the website, on the BHC app, or contact the Golf Shop.
Many members have been hitting the mark on the Par 3’s since our last issue. Congratulations to all that have had Hole-in-Ones!
DAVID SHAHZADE - Oct 28 - #16 South
RICHARD ROTHBARD - Nov 20 - #16 South
MICHAEL OLER - Dec 13 - #16 South
KYLE PETERMAN - Dec 18 - #8 North
PAUL HUCKINS - Dec 21 - #16 North
DANIEL ZURN - Jan 3 - #3 South
DUKE LOHR - Jan 4 - #6 North
SASHA KOONS - Jan 30 - #5 South
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM - Feb 4 - #11 South
FRANK PINON - Feb 5 - #16 South
2025 G LF SCHEDULE
Mixed Member-Member (Four-ball) Mar 14 - 15
St Patrick’s Day Nine & Wine March 16
Men’s One-Day Member-Guest Mar 26
Ladies’ One-Day Member-Guest Mar 27
Masters Par 3 & Players Draft April 6
Men’s Super Sr Club Championship Apr 16
Ladies’ Super Sr Club Championship Apr 17
Member-Member Strokeplay Apr 24 - 26
Men’s & Ladies’ Sr Club Championships Apr 30 - May 1
Mixed Member-Guest May 7 - 9
Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championships May 17 - 18
SPECIALTY CLINICS WITH KRISTA
When it comes to golf instruction, Berkeley Hall’s Krista Dunton is top in her field. As a member, Krista can show you how to get the most out of your game with her hands-on approach.
A former student of Jim Hardy, Krista has the expertise to understand and solve any swing and help any player take their game to the next level.
Mon, Mar 3 | 9am-11am Fri, Mar 21 | 1-3pm
Tue, Apr 29 | 11am-1pm
$200/person
Come learn the best method for green reading and speed control! As used by many PGA and LPGA tour players and top amateurs! Take the mystery out of green reading. www.aimpointgolf.com
SHORT GAME CLINICS
Wed, Mar 5 | 10am-12pm Mon, Mar 24 | 9am-11am Wed, Apr 16 | 9am-11am $95/pp | Min 4 players
Focus on putting, short putts, distance control, green reading and start line. Chipping from 5-20 yards off the green and then putting the two skills together. Learn how to get up and down more often!
COMPLETE PUTTING CLINICS
Fri, Mar 7 | 10am-12pm
Tue, Mar 25 | 11am-1pm
$95/pp
Improve your putting and lower your scores! ¼ - ½ of all your shots are made with the putter. Learn how to make more short putts, control your speed, and how to practice effectively so you perform better under pressure on the course!
FULL SWING CLINICS
Thu, Mar 13 | 9am-11pm Wed, Apr 2 | 10am-12pm
$95/pp
Get a jump start on your swing! Come learn specific tips and drills to help improve your ball striking and add distance to all your shots.
GOLF 101 FOR WOMEN
Wednesdays | 3-4pm for 6 weeks
Begins March 19 | $325/pp | Min 6 players
Jump-start your game! Come join Krista Dunton and Stephanie George for 6 onehour sessions including on-course instruction! Perfect for those playing in the Thursday HAGG group or new to the game!
Learn everything correctly from the start and avoid creating poor habits in your game. Set up for success, master basic short game shots, bomb your driver, and learn course management and how to manage yourself on the course! Final session will include a Wedges and Wine clinic!
MEN’S NEW PLAYER GROUP LESSONS
Thursdays | 1-2pm for 6 weeks
Begins March 13 | $375/pp
For guys only! Come out and lower your handicap with this 6 week program focusing on hitting the driver longer, mastering your wedge game, putting and course strategy! Includes a Whiskey and Wedges session!
COMPLIMENTARY MEMBER CLINICS
Clinics are 10-11am at the Learning Center.
MARCH
Tue, Mar 4: Using Trackman to Improve Your Game
Fri, Mar 7: Fairway Bunkers
Tue, Mar 11: Bomb Your Driver
Fri, Mar 14: No Clinic –Mixed Member-Member
Tue, Mar 18: Greenside Bunkers
Fri, Mar 21: Fairway Woods & Hybrids
Tue, Mar 25: Lag Putting
Fri, Mar 28: Shape your Shots
APRIL
Tue, Apr 1: Trouble Shots
Fri, Apr 4: Fairway Bunkers
Tue, Apr 8: The 4 Keys to Great Putting
Fri, Apr 11: Hit More Greens in Regulation
Tue, Apr 15: Balance, Tempo, Timing, & Rhythm
Fri, Apr 18: Fairway Woods & Hybrids
Tue, Apr 22: Inside 30 Yards
Fri, Apr 25: No Clinic – Member-Member
Tue, Apr 29: Make more Putts
HALF DAY GOLF SCHOOLS
Fri, Mar 7 | 9am-12:30pm Mon, Mar 31 | 9am-12:30pm
Come improve your entire game, perfect for those wanting to lower their handicap by 5-6 shots !
Spring One-Day Golf School
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Top Instructors Krista Dunton and Gia Liwski partner for a dynamic, 4.5 hour golf school at Berkeley Hall on Tuesday, April 1st. For all women golfers, including newer players –learn from these LPGA Top 50 Instructors and advance your golf game with elite instruction at our one-day golf school.
Along with Krista, Gia has also been featured in many of the nation’s top golf publications including Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. As Founder of Golf Experiences for Her, Gia’s approach is bio-mechanically based and clearly communicated. Having traveled the globe as host of several golf/lifestyle programs, she has a unique perspective on the game.
THE MORNING SESSION | 9AM START
• Find Your Signature Setup with Dynamic Movement Assessment
• Customized Full Swing Instruction – Increase your Swing Power & Distance
• Short Game Instruction
• Lovely Lunch with Instructors
AFTERNOON SESSION | 2:30PM WRAP UP
• On Course Activation – How to Take What We Practice/Learn to the Golf Course
• Golf School Gift
$450/pp Member | $475/pp Non-Member | Space is Limited. For Reservations, Contact the Golf Shop at ProfessionalStaff@BerkeleyHallClub.com | Space is Limited | Cancellation Policy Applies.
Krista Dunton
Gia Liwski
WITH KRISTA DUNTON
March 19-21 | April 9-11 | April 22-24 | May 14-16 | June 4-6
$2,395/pp Non-Member | $2,195/pp Member
Top 100 Instructor Krista Dunton brings a level of excitement to Berkeley Hall Golf Academy that’s unparalleled.
Dunton’s unique, custom approach is matched by the award-winning technology at Berkeley Hall’s 33-acre Learning Center. “We have the technology to properly diagnose what’s going on with the golf ball, the golf club. I individualize what you can do with your body through bio-swing dynamics, because
everyone is built differently. No one is going to swing the golf club the same, nor should they, as we all have different physical structures. In my 25-plus years of teaching, what makes me different is I know what to leave alone and what to pinpoint and fix so you build a golf swing you can own and it can repeat on the course.”
Once on the course, Dunton works on the other elements of human skills: how you think, react to your shot, manage your emotions and develop great technical skills that repeat under pressure, with a good mental set that allows you to perform at your best.
“We are fortunate to have some of the best technology so we can measure and assess. We measure so we don’t guess, and the changes we make as your teachers and coaches are going to help you improve your game.”
We want to offer you something different, and customize it to you, the individual. I believe everyone has their own unique swing DNA. We work with what you have, and enhance that and make it better.
–Krista Dunton
DAY 1 We use technology to get a game plan of where you are and where you’re going.
DAY 2 The process of getting your game on the course. How to think correctly, make it productive, implement swing changes under competition and pressure.
DAY 3 How to keep this going, and practice correctly and efficiently.
“We want to teach you how to manage variability. What I love about our Learning Center and two golf courses, is we’ve got every shot imaginable you can learn to play,” adds Dunton. “We teach you a variety of shots, different trajectories –so when you go on the course, you take those shots you learned in practice and tap into that with confidence.”
View our Berkeley Hall Golf Academy Video to learn more, under the Golf Corner tab at
BHC Ladies Golf
Ladies Golf at Berkeley Hall takes a turn, with The HAGG’s focus on ‘hits and giggles!’
“Really it’s about enjoying the game, even if you’ve never played before, plus a good mix of fun, camaraderie and yes, making friends,” shares founding member Carol Garanich. “We started the group back in 2023, because there were a number of us beginners. Now there’s over 70 of us, with 20-30 playing on Thursday afternoons! We’ve also formed a board of directors, known as the “HAGG Boss (Board of Special Stuff).”
As a premier private Golf community, Berkeley Hall draws golfers from across the country, and for those new to the
game, our weekly Ladies Intro Clinics make it easy to get on the greens!
Where do you go from taking your first lessons to getting started?
It's about enjoying the game even if you've never played before.
– Carol Garanich
That’s where The HAGGs come in! The concept is to welcome women who are new to the game into a fun, supportive environment.
“While BHC has its share of avid, competitive women players, others may be new to the game, and this gives everyone a chance to get out on the greens, have some fun and advance their game,” adds Stephanie George, LPGA Head Golf Professional.
Here we catch up with Carol to learn more:
BHC: Tell us about Thursday Play with The HAGGs!
CG: It’s a fun, scramble format, players rotate weekly. No scores – so no pressure! Players contact me via Team Reach by Monday evening if they’re playing that week. Then I set up foursomes and tee times.
with The HAGGs (Hits & Giggles Girls)
BHC: How do HAGGs incorporate new players?
CG: A HAGG Boss is assigned to play with them, and we cover everything from pace of play to course etiquette. We also encourage attending BHC’s Ladies Intro Clinics before their first HAGGS round.
BHC: Are the HAGGs social off the greens?
CG: Yes! From Friendsgiving at the River Park to Cinco de Mayo and Galentines, to after round drinks in the Verandah.
BHC: Tell us about the HAGG Board of Special Stuff.
CG: There’s six of us and we work as
a team, meeting regularly to plan and coordinate events.
Not only do we have fun on the course, we have social events, a monthly newsletter, a treasurer, HAGGs embroidered swag logo, and ongoing communication with Club Pros.
BHC: Best part of being a Hits and Giggles Girl?
CG: Learning to play the game with zero intimidation and meeting so many fabulous and fun women. We consider ourselves the minor leaguers, gradually working our way up to the majors!
BHC: How to join in?
CG: Please join us – reach out to me at cagaranich@gmail.com
HAGG BOSS: From left Karen Donahue, Sasha Koons, Ali Bridges, Lisa Feeney, Val Laporte, Carol Garanich
ON THE GREENS
This winter was an unusually cold one for the Lowcountry.
While we’re accustomed to mild temperatures even in the heart of the season, this year brought extended periods of cold snaps that have reminded us just how unpredictable Mother Nature can be. While we bundled up in our warmest layers, our golf courses and landscapes were also put to the test – particularly our turfgrass.
For those who recall, last summer Berkeley Hall installed Tahoma 31, an advanced bermudagrass variety, as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest-quality playing conditions. The big question on everyone’s minds this winter has been: How has Tahoma 31 performed compared to other bermudagrass varieties in these colder conditions?
Tahoma 31 was specifically chosen for its exceptional cold tolerance trait, which was particularly beneficial this winter. Compared to traditional bermudagrasses, such as Tifway 419 or Celebration, Tahoma 31 exhibits significantly better winter survivability. It maintains a stronger root system and better color retention in cooler temperatures, making it a great choice for climates like ours, where occasional cold spells can stress traditional warm-season grasses. Research has shown that Tahoma 31 shows signs of growth and activity
at a total combined low and high temperature of 115 degrees, whereas most bermudagrass varieties require a range of 125 to 130 degrees to initiate similar activity. This lower threshold means that Tahoma 31 recovers from dormancy faster and stays active longer into the cooler seasons, offering improved playability and color retention when compared to traditional bermudagrasses.
“The future of our fairways is looking greener than ever!” – Adam Miller
One of the exciting aspects of Tahoma 31 is that it only improves after its first year of establishment. If you’ve noticed any minor inconsistencies this winter, rest assured that the grass is still adapting and strengthening. By the second full growing season, Tahoma 31 becomes even denser, more resilient, and better able to handle seasonal stressors.
As spring approaches and temperatures begin to rise, we expect the Tahoma 31 fairways and greens to bounce back even faster than traditional bermudagrasses. Its early spring green-up gives it a competitive advantage over other varieties, ensuring that our courses remain lush and pristine earlier in the season.
While Tahoma 31 is proving to be an outstanding choice for most of the course, we recognize that certain heavily shaded areas will always face extreme stress. Locations such as the left side of 17, 4 green, 5 tee, 14 tee, and the left side of 11 continue to present challenges due to limited sunlight. Shade is a well-known challenge for all bermudagrass varieties, as they thrive in full sun and struggle under prolonged canopy cover. We will continue to monitor these areas closely and implement best practices, such as strategic pruning and aeration, to support the best possible turf conditions.
Despite the colder-than-usual winter, Berkeley Hall’s investment in Tahoma 31 is already proving its worth.
While we may still have a few cool mornings ahead, our courses are well-equipped to transition seamlessly into spring with healthier, more durable, and more aesthetically pleasing turf than ever before.
As we gear up for another great golf season, we encourage members to take note of the improvements across the course. We believe you’ll appreciate the superior playability, enhanced color retention, and overall resilience that Tahoma 31 provides. This winter may have been chilly, but the future of our fairways is looking greener than ever!
MEN’S
& WOMEN’S
DOUBLES TENNIS & PICKLEBALL 2025 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pickleball Club Championship Thursday, March 6 | 8am-5pm
Pickleball players, get ready for our inaugural members-only BHC Pickleball Club Championship!
Which of our BHC Men’s and Ladies doubles teams will take the championship titles? Come find out at our exciting day of tournament play on Thursday, March 6th from 8am-5pm on the BHC Pickleball Courts. Registration is open so find your partner!
WHEN Thurs, March 6, 8am-5pm DIVISIONS
Men’s Doubles Open (one bracket)
Ladies Doubles 6.0 and below (a combined ranking not to exceed 6.0)
Ladies Doubles 6.5+ (a combined ranking of 6.5 or higher)
For example, for 6.0 and below, team combinations could include 3.0 + 3.0, 2.5 + 3.5, etc.
Please use your current league or tournament ranking. Mike and Royce can help with your ranking and have discretion to make changes.
FORMAT
Based on number of entries. We’ll give teams as many games as possible and keep flights to either morning or afternoon. Minimum and maximum teams per division and flight times to be announced soon, so register now!
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Enjoy casual lunch at the Cafe from 12-1pm, with Gatorade and snacks provided throughout event.
PRIZES
Winning teams receive Trophies and a Berkeley Hall ball cap or visor.
Participation prizes for all!
REGISTRATION
$60 per person. Register on the member website or BH app under Featured Events. Registration closes Monday, March 3rd.
Tennis Club Championship Friday, March 7 | 9am-1pm
Tennis players, get ready to hit the courts for our inaugural membersonly BHC Tennis Club Championship!
Which of our BHC Men’s and Ladies doubles teams will take the championship titles? Come find out on Friday, March 7th from 9am-1pm on the BHC Tennis Courts. Registration is open so find your partner and sign up now!
WHEN Fri, March 7th from 9-1pm
DIVISIONS
Men’s Doubles Open (one bracket)
Ladies' Doubles Open (one bracket)
Please use your current league or tournament ranking. Royce can help with your ranking and has discretion to make changes.
FORMAT
Based on number of entries.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Enjoy casual lunch at the Cafe from
12-1pm, with Gatorade and snacks provided throughout event.
PRIZES
Winning teams receive Trophies and a Berkeley Hall ball cap or visor. Participation prizes for all!
REGISTRATION
$60 per person. Register on the member website or BH app under Featured Events. Registration closes Wednesday, March 5th.
BHC
TENNIS
Social DOUBLES TROUBLES
Wednesday, April 16 | 1-3pm Play | 3-4pm Social
Join the fun at BHC's Doubles Troubles Tennis Social with racquet pro Royce Silvan: 2 hours of mixed doubles with your spouse or partner of choice followed by a casual 1-hour social. All members, all levels
welcome. Come enjoy light refreshments, water, soft drinks, and a great time on the courts!
Member Prizes: Complimentary Tennis Lesson Vouchers
$15 Inclusive | Member Charge Bar
SPA & FITNESS CENTER
SPRING (MARCH-MAY) CLASS
Nadya
10:00am In The Zone Circuit Stations
2:00pm TPI Fitness
($10pp, 12 max)
SPEAKER SERIES
MARCH
Dr. Laura Knobel & Dr. Elliott Calvert
Chris Martinelli
Not all Hip Pain is the Same. Join us for an informative threeperspective overview on Thursday, March 27th from 4-5pm with primary care physicians Dr. Laura Knobel and Dr. Elliott Calvert, along with Dr. Chris Martinelli, PT, DPT, for a timely look at hip pain, with particular attention to gluteal tendinopathy, an underdiagnosed cause of chronic hip pain mostly in women, but also in men.
As a fellow BHC member, many of you may already know Dr. Knobel. She’ll lead off the presentation by providing the personal history of the injury. Dr. Calvert will discuss
Physical Therapy
the injury, diagnosis and treatment options, and Dr. Martinelli will cover ways to prevent the injury as well as the rehab involved once diagnosed.
Dr. Knobel holds a BS in Biology from Bates College in Lewiston, ME, an MD from Boston University, and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the Brown University Program in Pawtucket, RI. She served as Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians president and board chair and has held multiple commissions on the national level. Dr. Calvert joins her as a Board Certified Family Physician. He received his MD from MUSC and
completed his Family Medicine Residency in Anderson, SC. Dr. Martinelli, owner and founder of Next Level Physical Therapy, brings physical therapy and exercise physiology to Berkeley Hall’s Wellness Center. He has been practicing in the Lowcountry since 2020, after receiving his doctorate in physical therapy from West Virginia University. Don’t miss this informative session followed by brief Q&A.
Complimentary | Club Casual Berkeley Room
CLUBHOUSE
Dustin Dunn
843.815.8950
Acting General Manager ddunn@berkeleyhallclub.com
Mary McGoldrick
843.815.8490
Director of People & Culture mmcgoldrick@berkeleyhallclub.com
ACCOUNTING
Carolyn Taylor
843.815.8405
Director of Finance ctaylor@berkeleyhallclub.com
Denise Joyce
843.815.8953
Member Billing djoyce@berkeleyhallclub.com
ARB
Jennifer Johnson
843.815.8443
ARB Administrator jjohnson@berkeleyhallclub.com
MEMBER SERVICES
Alex Madeiros
843.815.8423
Director of Sales & Marketing amadeiros@berkeleyhallclub.com
Anne Feldman
843.815.8951
Director of Communications afeldman@berkeleyhallclub.com
Director of Fitness Operations mbakos@berkeleyhallclub.com
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Clubhouse Dining
*The Verandah is currently the sole option for dining. Club dining is not offered on Mondays. Light lunch fare will be served in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms. Please call Concierge Services at 843.815.8952 to make your reservations for Clubhouse Dining and all Special Events.
