March-April Berkeley Experience 2024

EASTER AT BERKELEY HALL

KNOW YOUR NATURE COMEDIAN JIMMY KEYS LADIES LUNCHEON: SHOP FOR GOOD!

Spring is nearly here, and with it comes many of our favorite Club traditions, from our Berkeley Hall-style Easter Celebration to the Mixed MemberMember!

From the Savannah Gardens to our Tom Fazio courses, it’s wonderful to see the Lowcountry coming into bloom. In this issue, we showcase the Lowcountry’s bountiful offerings, from an afternoon social down at the River Park with Capt. Amber Kuehn, to locally sourced Farm to Fork dining, and a spring Picnic in the Savannah Gardens.

Gorgeous weather beckons us outside to enjoy golf, and we have a full season of tournaments, Golf Academy golf schools and our popular junior golf programs for all to enjoy.

Momentum at the Club continues throughout the community with a robust number of home builds, and an ongoing commitment from builders including Nest Coastal Homes’ recent purchase of nine additional lots. We already have new plans through the ARB this spring, and we have a great story to tell, as we move towards 500 homes.

FROM THE CLUBHOUSE

Our annual Member Survey helps us gather your valuable input that shapes our goals and assists in allocating capital funds. I’d like to thank Membership for your incredible response, as nearly 600 Members shared their thoughts on where we’re strongest, and what we can enhance and build upon for the best Member experience.

Garnering “Best in Class” Member

Satisfaction is a true Club honor we can all share together, and with overall Member satisfaction over 94%, we’re pleased to know we’re on the right path. Golfers made up 87% of survey respondents, and this amenity also received very high satisfaction scores, from overall course condition to practice facilities, professional staff, pro shop, and instruction.

On the culinary side, 95% of respondents dined with us over the past year, and gave us high marks for service staff, ambiance, and table availability. Our 2024 kitchen renovation should help us achieve even higher levels, along with renovations slated for the Berkeley Room and Tap Room and the North Course.

It’s an exciting time as we reach Club goals that have been years in the making, and we couldn’t do it without your support!

As we get ready to welcome members and family here to enjoy a weekend of Easter festivities, from Easter Egg Hunts to our Lowcountry Boil & Clambake and fabulous Easter Brunch, I look forward to celebrating the best of the season with all of you!

Adam Kushner General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

3 Golf Cottages

4 Community News

5 BHCF Shop for Good

6 Member Events

9 Culinary News

10 Easter at Berkeley Hall

12 Community Clubs

14 Member Photos

15 Golf Talk with Kieran

17 Learning Center

18 Ladies Half Day Golf Schools

19 Ladies-Only Player's Golf School

20 Golf Maintenance

21 Wellness Speaker Series

23 The River Park

Our red-tailed hawk friend sought refuge at the Clubhouse, following an injury.

Thanks to the rescue by Michael Holt's Community Grounds team, he was brought to the Coastal Vet Clinic and received a splint on his wing. Next stop was Center for Birds of Prey refuge for recovery!

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.

Ronald Aron & Mary Duey Farmington, CT

James Dyer Boise, ID

Michael Hajost & Ellen Horan Atlanta, GA

Ian & Anne Pitts Lake Oswego, OR

James & Julia Puckace Trenton, NJ

Dr. Craig & Amy Ratner

Scotch Plains, NJ

Paul & Ann Saladino

La Grange, IL

Kurt & Barbara Thomas Hanover, PA

Majestically guarding the nest! Eagle nest at BHC, high aloft in the branches with quite the view! (thanks to Ellen Schraeder for sharing!) #BerkeleyExperience

CONGRATS TO KRISTA DUNTON 2023 GRAA Top 100 Teacher

Congratulations to Krista Dunton, Berkeley Hall Director of Instruction, recently named among the prestigious 2023 GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals.

Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) award recipients are recognized for teaching technical aspects of golf along with physical and mental facets of the game.

Motivating their students to be better every day, GRAA recipients are the trusted stewards of the game, and it’s no surprise Krista adds this to her long list of accolades as former LPGA National Teacher of the Year, LPGA Top 50 Teacher, Golf Digest’s 2024 Best in State, and multiple listings as a Top 100 Instructor and Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

The Berkeley Hall Charity Mingle held in January was a great success. Thanks to the new exhibition-style format, members were able to easily speak with all the non-profits and find out first-hand what our Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation grants enable them to do: Food, Housing, Medical Care 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 has raised $3M for

GRANT RECIPIENTS

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 $472,000 to fund 26 grants for 24 non-profits, 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 | Boys and Girls Club/Family Promise Collab. | Child Abuse Prevention Assoc. | The Children’s Center

Deep Well | Family Promise | Hopeful Horizons | Hospice Care of the Lowcountry | 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

Shop for Good! Shop for Good!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 | 11AM-3PM

Shop for Good among highly-curated vendors and artisans. Just in time for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as hostess gifts and other gift-giving occasions.

Shopping begins at 11am, followed by luncheon, raffle draw and additional shopping. The luncheon price of $110 includes a $55 donation to the BHCF.

Making a Difference, Changing Lives

The raffle items are a $5,000 Gift Certificate to Heritage Jewelers, a $1,500 Valentino Rockstud Crossbody Bag and a $1,000 Gift Certificate to Lux.

You may purchase 3 tickets for $150 or one ticket for $65. You will receive your tickets at the luncheon and deposit them yourself, in the raffle treasure chest of your choice!

Making a difference is the mission of the BHCF by addressing the basic human needs of the greater Bluffton community, especially those most vulnerable.

Thanks to the Berkeley Hall community’s generosity, the Charitable Foundation has raised $3 million for Lowcountry charities since its inception in 2008.

THURSDAY, MAR 7 | 4PM | RIVER PARK

Captain Amber Kuehn is a fourthgeneration Blufftonian, who grew up surrounded by the lush, rich landscape and marshlands of the Lowcountry. With a master’s degree in marine biology, it’s fair to say she knows our Lowcountry estuaries better than most!

Our March Monthly Social moves to the River Park, for an informative “Know Your Nature” session with Capt. Amber, on Thursday, March 7 from 4-5:30pm. Come enjoy her interactive Lowcountry presentation along with light hors d’oeuvres and member charge bar.

nature with Capt. Amber and discover more about the 400,000 acres of marshland in South Carolina, and our beautiful setting along the Okatie River that we call home!

Raised with the May River in Bluffton as her playground, a 15-foot Boston Whaler and an adventurous 12-year-old were quite the pair, as she set out on quests to discover dolphins, sand bars, shrimp, and blue crabs. Today, she shares her vast knowledge with us and educates many others in our region.

Turtle Patrol conservation efforts. She is deeply committed to conserving and preserving sea turtles and their habitats. Her motto: “There should never be a day that we stop learning and having fun in the process.”

$14 inclusive | Member Charge Bar Club Casual | River Park

Learn just why we’re called the Lowcountry, and everything from the role of marsh grass in our ecosystem to what does the semi-diurnal tide mean to us? Get out in

Conservation and love of water runs deep for Capt. Amber. As owner of Spartina Marine Education Charters, and lead manager of Hilton Head Island’s Sea

THURSDAY, MAR 14 | 5PM

MEMBER EVENTS

"I have been in love with clay since I was a child finding it in the riverbeds behind our house in Virginia. That love of clay is the best thing I can teach my students."

Pottery Artist Danny McSweeney

TUESDAY, MAR 19 | 5-7:30PM

Artist Danny McSweeney is truly a teacher of pottery. After formalizing his skills at the Kansas City Art Institute, Danny returned to South Carolina to make pottery his own way, mixing his own clay and glazes and even digging clay from local riverbeds for some of his work.

Come enjoy a welcome glass of wine and get your hands in some clay, at Danny’s pottery class on Thursday, March 14 at 5pm in the Berkeley Room. Danny has exhibited in the Midwest and throughout the Southeast, and can be found at the Beaufort Art Association and his McSweeney Clay Studio in Beaufort, SC.

$35 Inclusive | Club Casual, Jeans Permitted Berkeley Room

Back by popular demand, BHC’s Picnic in the Savannah Gardens returns with live music to enjoy as the sun sets on Tuesday, March 19th from 5-7:30pm. Enjoy a casual concert beneath the stars, with a complimentary welcome glass of wine and our special picnic menu, pre-packed for two in your very own picnic basket!

Bring your blanket and some chairs, and gather with us for a great night of live music, delicious fare and some wine with good friends and neighbors!

Adults $42 inclusive

Children $19 inclusive

Member Charge Bar | Club Casual Jeans Permitted | Savannah Gardens

SATURDAY, MAR 23 | 5:30PM

MEMBER EVENTS

MUSICAL COMEDIAN

Musical entertainer Jimmy Keys delivers a high-energy show packed with comedy, visual musical impressions and Broadway songs, plus some very exciting piano playing!

Join us on Saturday, March 23rd for a fun, casual evening with cocktails at 5:30pm, and complimentary welcome glass of wine followed by 6:30pm dinner and our 7:30pm show!

From Vegas to London, Jimmy has captivated audiences all over the world, opening for stars including Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, and Huey Lewis.

$63 | Club Casual | Verandah

THURSDAY, APR 25 | 5:30PM

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.

Now, he brings his world-class mentalism and magic to Berkeley Hall on Thursday, April 25th. Join us for cocktails at 5:30pm, and a complimentary welcome glass of wine followed by 6:30pm dinner and our 7:30pm show!

Heralded by Variety, LA Times, and the Washington Post, Michael's award-winning magic and mentalism promise to energize, enthrall, and entertain as he performs a wide range of mentalist and magic that will truly leave you spellbound.

Come experience the magic! This is one dinner and a show you won’t want to miss.

$66 Inclusive | Member Charge Bar Club Casual | Verandah

THURSDAY, APR 4 | 5:30PM

CULINARY NEWS

ather with us for our Farm to Fork Dinner on Thursday, April 4th on the Verandah. Chef’s Jeff’s locally-sourced artisan menu features the best of Southern Coastal cuisine, with specialties of the Carolinas and Georgia.

We’ll begin with 5:30pm cocktails and a welcome glass of wine upon arrival. Enjoy a special evening with good friends, accompanied by music with acoustic

TUESDAY, MAR 26 | 4-6PM

guitarist Charles Maring as the sun sets. Rustic and casual, with long estate tables, the perfect setting for friendly conversation and a shared fine dining experience, with plenty of time to linger over multiple courses, sip some wine, and toast to the good life at Berkeley Hall.

$89 inclusive | Member Charge Bar Club Casual | Verandah

ON THE VERANDAH:

Dine with us!

MAR 17 | 5-8PM | VERANDAH

Bottles start pouring at 4pm ~ Come sip and savor an array of great wines at our Stock Your Cellar wine tasting event!

Join us Tuesday, March 26th from 4-6pm in the Palmetto Room. Grab a glass and some small bites as you sample and chat with knowledgeable wine distributors, here to share exclusive best prices with members. Cheers to a great wine experience at the Club!

Club Casual | Palmetto Room

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our delicious specials in addition to the Sunday Small Plates menu. Featuring housecured Corned Beef & Cabbage, Mussels, Steak and Guinness Pie and more!

Traditional Bagpiper will start the evening with live music from 5-6pm. Truly St. Patrick’s Day at its best!

Serving full Sunday Small Plates menu, along with delicious St. Patrick’s Day features.

MAR 28 | 5-8PM | VERANDAH

Everyone’s favorites –our made-to-order Pasta Bar & Pizza, with authentic sauces and toppings, meatballs, and delicious house-made dessert! Dining reservations recommended.

$34+ Adult, $16+ Children

Member Charge Bar

Easter weekend at Berkeley Hall invites you and your families to celebrate with family-friendly events the whole family can enjoy!

THURSDAY, MAR 28 | 2-3PM

PAINT & DESIGN KI DS

FRIDAY, MAR 29 | 4:30-6PM

Let your little inner artists shine at our Kids Paint & Design session. The guided class is led by professional artists, skilled at sparking your child’s creativity and imagination in a fun, interactive setting. Limited to 20 attendees. Soft drinks included.

$26 inclusive | Berkeley Room

Club Casual, Jeans Permitted

Crosswind Farms will be here at BHC for a special Petting Zoo on the Front Mall lawn. Adorable animals your children will love to see, come pet a pony, meet a kangaroo, llama, and more! Soft drinks included.

$7 per person | Grand Lawn

Club Casual, Jeans Permitted

Saturday

Easter Egg hunt

Saturday, March 30 | 12-2pm

The Verandah

Adults $38 / 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, March 30 from 12-2pm.

Good-natured egg gathering for the young ones is accompanied by kid-friendly lunch buffet and soft drinks, music by DJ Royce, 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, March 30 | 6-9pm

The Verandah

Adults $60 / Children $20 inclusive Club Casual, Jeans Permitted

Nothing says Lowcountry better than our authentic Lowcountry Boil and Clam Bake, featuring great music with popular local band Cornbred and a welcome complimentary glass of wine! Gather with family and friends on Saturday, March 30 for 6pm cocktails followed by dining at 6:30pm.

Enjoy a great evening of Lowcountry fare, delicious dinner buffet, live music, with activities and lawn games for the kids. (of all ages!)

Sunday Easter Brunch

Sunday, March 31 | 11am-2pm

Verandah & Palmetto Room

Adults $77 / Children $26 inclusive

Semi-Formal Attire

Easter Sunday is all about celebrating classic traditions with a gorgeous brunch created by Executive Chef Jeff 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!

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. 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.

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.

Beginner MahJongg

Mondays at 3pm

Our Monday beginner session welcomes new players to learn the game! If you'd like to learn to play mahjongg and be added to our distribution list, please contact Lise Shanahan at 858.353.3273, liseshanahan@yahoo.com.

Ladies Bridge

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.

Thursdays at 2pm

All members and your guests are welcome! If you'd like to play, contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.

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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

Notary Services are provided by Concierge Services at 843.815.8952. Commissioned by the State of SC.

Shredding Date

Friday, March 15, 10am-12pm, Clubhouse parking area

Sue Mentis: Fisher King, Acrylic

Featured: Some of our Berkeley Hall Art Club members exhibit with SOBA, a cooperative art gallery of local artists in Old Town Bluffton, which will hold their judged show in March.

Jenifer Schulman: Ocean, Acrylic

Heather Goldberg: Mountain Valley, Mixed Media

Read any good books lately?

Join our BHC Book Club –

Our meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 3pm on the Verandah.

For details contact Wendy Hansen: hansenwendyj@gmail.com.

“The First Ladies”

by Marie Benedict and Victoria Murray

A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune – an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick “The Personal Librarian.”

The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together by shared beliefs in women’s rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams – and holding each other’s hands through tragedy and triumph.

Review: Penguin & Random House

“Braiding Sweetgrass”

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

“We spill over into the world and the world spills over into us.” Since Robin Wall Kimmerer published Braiding Sweetgrass eight years ago, the essay collection has topped charts across the country. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants is a call to action that combines memoir, Indigenous storytelling, and scientific writing. Kimmerer, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, examines the relationships people have with the land from a traditional and scientific view, prompting us to do the same.

Powerfully illustrated in “The Honorable Harvest,” we walk with her as she forages for wild leeks in preparation for a dinner to celebrate her daughters’ return home. Kimmerer teaches us that our relationship to our living environment is a “web of reciprocity, of giving and taking.”

Review: Aurora Bonner, Colorado Review

BERKELEY HALL EXPERIENCE EXPERTS

Congratulations to our Experience Experts: Sherry Perez and J.T. Rushing!

Berkeley Hall’s Experience Experts celebrates and rewards employees who exemplify the club’s values in their job performance and interactions with co-workers, management, members and guests. Members can nominate Experience Experts by completing our online nomination form found on the member website under the My Club tab.

Sherry Perez is a valued member of our Berkeley Hall team, well-known for her gracious member and guest service and welcoming smile that truly define our member experience. She has served on our Spa & Fitness Service front desk team since February, 2023.

Sherry is very knowledgeable and successful at developing one-on-one member relationships. We thank Sherry

Sherry Perez with Adam Kushner, GM/COO for her outstanding service, and the excellence she brings to our team.

J.T. Rushing is a committed member of our Golf Operations team. J.T. has been with Berkeley Hall since September, 2022.

Known for his strong work ethic and professionalism, his warm, friendly manner makes everyone feel welcome. We thank J.T. for his exemplary service and attention to detail which make him a great asset to our team.

J.T. Rushing with Adam Kushner, GM/COO

Member Photos

BERKELEY HALL GOLF

WITH KIERAN

There is nothing better than a bright spring day, and a round of golf with your friends!

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. The golf courses are beginning to shape up for some wonderful golf over the next few months, and once we add in some great 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 MemberMember, along with two One-Day Member-Guests. At the end of April we have the Member-Member which is always one of the best events of the season. And we look forward to another great Mixed Member-Guest at the start of May. Throw in the Masters and the RBC Heritage and it will be an exciting spring of golf!

Along with our many golf events this spring, the Club will be hosting Demo Days with our major club

manufacturers. TaylorMade, Callaway, XXIO, Cleveland/Srixon and Titleist will all be out this Spring. 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 you find what you need. Of course, if you miss the Demo Days while the manufacturers are here, our Berkeley Hall Professional Staff is always available for in-house fittings. Contact the Golf Shop for more details.

$160

$100 Stephanie George: $100

Pros: $90

SUNDAY, MAR 17 | 3PM

BERKELEY HALL GOLF

Put on the green for our St. Patrick’s Day Nine and Wine tradition on Sunday, March 17 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

JUNIOR GOLF/CAMPS

Our Junior Golf Programs kick off with Saturday morning classes from April to August.

As more families continue to move into the community, we’ve seen great growth and we’re excited to develop our young players.

Our ever-popular Junior Camps will be held on June 25-28, and July 2-5, 2024. These fill up quickly, so early registration is advised. Sign-up for any of the Junior Clinics and Camps via the website or app, or contact the Golf Shop.

KRISTA DUNTON Director of Golf Instruction

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.

COMPLETE PUTTING CLINIC

Tue, Mar 5 | 11am-1pm

Mon, Apr 1 | 2-4pm

$90/pp

Improve the four main skills in putting: Green Reading, Start Line, Distance Control and Mindset. Also learn to practice your putting correctly so results show up on the golf course! Become not a good putter but a Great Putter!

SHORT GAME CLINICS

Mon, Mar 18 | 9-11am

Mon, Mar 25 | 9-11am

Mon, Apr 3 | 9-11am

$90/pp | 4-8 players

Covering all shots from 40 yards in! Low running chips, finesse wedges, a standard 25 yard shot and bunker shots. Learn what shot to use when and how to control the height and distance. Technique, routine and shot selection all covered to improve your confidence around the greens.

Fri, Mar 22 | 9-11am

Tue, Apr 2 | 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

FULL SWING CLINIC

Thu, Mar 21 | 12-2pm

Wed, Apr 10 | 10am-12pm

$90/pp | 4-6 players

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.

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. Mixed

2024 GOLF SCHEDULE

March 8-9 St

COMPLIMENTARY MEMBER CLINICS

Clinics are 10-11am at the Learning Center.

MARCH

Fri, Mar 1: No Clinic – Berkeley Cup

Tue, Mar 5: Using Trackman to Improve Your Game

Fri, Mar 8: No Clinic – Mixed MemberMember

Tue, Mar 12: Greenside Bunkers

Fri, Mar 15: Fairway Woods & Hybrids

Tue, Mar 19: Lag Putting

Fri, Mar 22: Bomb Your Driver

Tue, Mar 26: Control Your Wedges

Fri, Mar 29: Chipping

APRIL

Tue, Apr 2: Trouble Shots

Fri, Apr 5: Fairway Bunkers

Tue, Apr 9: Shaping Your Shots

Fri, Apr 12: Hit More Greens in Regulation

March 17 Men’s

Ladies’ One-Day Member-Guest

Masters Par 3 & Players Draft

Member - Member

Mixed Member-Guest

March 20

March 21

April 7

April 26-27

May 1-3

Tue, Apr 16: Balance, Tempo, Timing, Rhythm

Fri, Apr 19: Fairway Woods & Hybrids

Tue, Apr 23: Inside 30 Yards

Fri, Apr 26: No Clinic – Member-Member

Tue, Apr 30: Make More Putts

TUESDAY, MAR 26

Top Instructors Krista Dunton and Gia Liwski partner for a dynamic, four-hour golf school at Berkeley Hall on Tuesday, March 26th. For 24 Handicappers & above, including newer players - Learn from these LPGA Top 50 Instructors and advance your golf game with elite instruction at our morning or afternoon 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 SCHOOL | 8:30AM–12:30PM

• Introductions, Coffee & Lite Morning Fare, Movement Assessment

• 3 Hours of Custom Instruction: Full Swing | Short Game

• Lovely Lunch with Instructors

• Golf School Gift

-ORTHE AFTERNOON SCHOOL | 2-6PM

• Introductions, Fruit, Water & Snacks, Movement Assessment

• 3 Hours of Custom Instruction: Full Swing | Short Game

• Cocktails and Small Bites to End our Day

• Golf School Gift

$370/pp Member | $395/pp Non-Member | Space is Limited. For Reservations, Email Gia Liwski at gia@golfexperiencesforher.com

Krista Dunton

Gia Liwski

BERKELEY HALL GOLF ACADEMY PRESENTS

WEDNESDAY, MAR 27

Join us for 6 Hours of Instruction with 3 LPGA National Teachers of The Year on Wednesday, March 27th! Krista Dunton and Gia Liwski are joined by LPGA Master Teaching Professional Carol Preisinger, recent inductee to LPGA Teachers Hall of Fame, 2022 Rolex Ellen Griffin award recipient, and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, for this full day golf school guaranteed to up your game!

MORNING SESSION - 9AM START

• Introductions, Coffee & Lite Morning Fare, Movement Assessment

• Customized Full Swing and Short Game Instruction

• Lovely Lunch with Instructors

AFTERNOON SESSION - 5PM WRAP UP

• Pre-Golf Warm-Up | Pre-Shot Routine

• Mental Coaching

• On Course Instruction

• Cocktails and Small Bites to End our Day

• Golf School Gift

$575/pp Member | $625/pp Non-Member | Space is Limited. | There is a Cancellation Policy associated with this Golf School. For Reservations, Email Gia Liwski at gia@golfexperiencesforher.com

Krista Dunton

Gia Liwski

Carol Preisinger

DIRECTOR

ON THE GREENS: LOOK AHEAD. A ADAM

s we head into the North Course closure in a few months, one aspect of the North Course will not change, the greens. We will not be doing any significant renovation to those surfaces. The North Course greens are a variety of ultra dwarf bermudagrass called Champion. In contrast, the South Course putting surfaces are a variety of ultra dwarf bermudagrass called Tifeagle. Why the difference? The South Course greens were originally planted when the South Course was constructed. The North Course greens were originally Crenshaw Bentgrass and were converted in the summer of 2013 to Champion Bermudagrass. At the time Champion was being sold as a very cost-effective way to convert your greens from the older variety of bentgrass or the older varieties of ultra dwarf bermudagrass, such as Tifdwarf, because it is a very aggressive lateral grower. Champion was the golf standard of no-til renovations at the time the club decided to convert from bentgrass. There are several different methods to renovate greens, but the three main ones are no-till conversion, lift conversion, and the other is a full core-out.

No-till Conversion:

• Kill the existing grass

• Vertiutting and aerating aggressively

We look forward to a successful North Course closure this summer!

• Followed by sprig

• Topdressing, fertilize, water, and mow to establish new green

Lift Conversion:

• Kill and remove existing grass

• Remove 4-6 inches of organic layer

• Replace 4-6 inches with new sand and amendments

• Sprig new grass

• Topdress, fertilize, water, and mow to establish new green

Core-out Conversion:

• Kill and remove existing grass

• Remove all sand gravel and drainpipe

• Install no drainpipe and gravel layer

• Install new sand to USGA specific depths

• Sprig new grass

• Topdress, fertilize, water, and mow to establish new green When looking at the North Course greens over the last three years, they have performed very well

agronomically through the soil profile. We have tested and used cameras to inspect the drainpipe. We have sent the entire sand profile (20”) off to be tested and it is still performing as a USGA spec green is expected to perform. The surfaces are free of any contamination or mutation of the grass. The decision was made to not spend any resources on greens that are performing to USGA specs and look great on the surface.

Keeping green speeds, smoothness, and firmness between the two different grasses can be a challenge daily. We mow, groom, brush, spray, verticut, and topdress differently. Since Champion is such an aggressive lateral grower, we will focus our aeration during the closure in the top 2-3 inches where we have some thatch accumulation and feel we lose some firmness as compared to the South Course.

We have a new tool from the USGA called the GS3 that we will be using to test smoothness, firmness, and trueness of the green. I think it will be a great addition to our toolbox so we can make the greens between the two courses even more consistent. Hopefully this new device can provide the team with more data, and we can make adjustments, bringing the putting quality between the two grasses to be more consistent on a daily basis. We look forward to a successful North Course closure this summer. Thank you for your support!

SPEAKER SERIES MARCH

TDr. Heather Goldberg

Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep Tues, March 12 | 4pm | Palmetto Room

here’s a reason they say “Sleep is the Best Medicine.”

Our next Wellness Speaker Series with BHC member Dr. Heather Goldberg will cover “Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep” as she reviews sleep hygiene strategies to help you achieve more restful and restorative sleep.

Join us on Tuesday, March 12 at 4pm in the Palmetto Room for this extremely informative session, with helpful tips and tricks that easily make a difference.

“Wellness means developing healthy habits and using them consistently in your daily life," explains Dr. Goldberg. "While the first thing that comes to mind is often physical health, mental health is just as important when trying to achieve wellness, and sleep habits can play a big role in that.”

Dr. Goldberg brings her vast experience to the series. Through

her private practice, Tardigrade Psychological Services, she helps clients develop psychological tools to maximize their potential, build resilience, hone determination, avoid burnout, and recover from mental fatigue.

“Wellness means developing healthy habits and using them consistently in your daily life."

– Dr. Heather Goldberg

She completed her clinical psychology doctoral degree at John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California, and served in the US Navy as a clinical psychologist, specializing in supporting service members struggling with PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders. While in the Navy, Dr. Goldberg organized, planned, and led several

joint task force humanitarian medical missions around the country. She helped service members improve their morale, mental toughness, and resiliency through effective stress management, confidence-building techniques, and leadership style development.

Join us to learn more about the important health and wellness benefits associated with restorative and restful sleep. A brief Q&A will follow the complimentary session, so have your questions ready!

SPEAKER SERIES APRIL

BDerek Lemire

TPI Training

Tues, April 23 | 4pm | Fitness Center

erkeley Hall is one of the few Clubs in the nation to offer TPI: Golf Fitness Training. Come learn more about TPI Training and how it can help your golf game at our next Wellness Speaker Series with Derek Lemire on Tuesday, April 23 at 4pm at the Fitness Center.

With a master’s degree in exercise physiology, along with certification from the Titleist Performance Institute and personal training certification from the American Sports and Fitness Association, Derek is uniquely suited to offer the best in TPI Training.

“Offering this cutting-edge program sets us apart, and we are excited to be among an exclusive number of private clubs that provide TPI training to our membership,” shares Derek Lemire, Lead Fitness Trainer.

TPI Training involves the implementation of a personalized exercise program consisting of golf performance drills, functional exercises and general strength and conditioning built for a specific individual. As an experienced personal trainer and avid golfer, Derek’s expertise in golf conditioning and exercise physiology allow

At Berkeley Hall, our fitness and wellness philosophy encompass all aspects of our healthy club lifestyle and amenities. Just one of the reasons we’re among the nation's healthiest clubs!

“Offering this cutting-edge program sets us apart, and we are excited to be among an exclusive number of private clubs that provide TPI training to our membership."

– Derek Lemire, Lead Fitness Trainer

him to provide tailored wellness and physical training, utilizing top golf swing bio-mechanics.

Join us to learn more about TPI Training at Berkeley Hall. A brief Q&A will follow the complimentary session at the Fitness Center.

SPA & FITNESS CENTER HOURS

Staffed Hours:

Monday-Sunday, 7am-5pm

Extended Hours:

Monday-Sunday, (with keyless entry) 5am-6am, and 7pm-9pm

atherings at our River Park Pavilion make the most of our serene Lowcountry setting. With gorgeous views, our open-air covered pavilion is the ideal site for friendly gatherings, with double-sided

MEMBER KAYAK CLUB

fireplace and casual seating, new restrooms, and grill and prep area. A wonderful spot to cool off following some morning kayaking, fishing from the dock, or afternoon paddleboarding. It’s also the perfect place to gather as

you get ready for a BHC Pontoon Boat outing.

Family-friendly and geared towards afternoon fun and relaxed evening get-togethers, we invite everyone to enjoy our River Park Pavilion!

Love to Kayak? Join BHC’s Member Kayak Club, which meets on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm and Thursday mornings at 9:30am at the River Park (times are dependent on weather). Just let fellow member Kimberly Thorn know by Wednesday at noon so she can reserve a kayak for you! It’s a wonderful way to get on the water and enjoy our beautiful Lowcountry. Email: Kimber2192@icloud.com or text her at: 843.540.4128.

At the Spa at Berkeley Hall we make it easy to retreat from the everyday with restful spa and facial treatments that restore your inner calm and serenity. Profound relaxation awaits, with Hot Stone Massage, toxin-freeing Therapeutic Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage. Our luxurious facials menu and botanicals rejuvenate for visibly renewed, healthy-looking skin, including our new Men’s ‘Par 5” Facial, and Platinum Personalized Cryo Facial. Discover our day spa and let us take you away for a bit. Now booking by appointment and on the app!

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CLUBHOUSE

Adam Kushner

843.815.8488

General Manager & COO akushner@berkeleyhallclub.com

Dustin Dunn

843.815.8950

Assistant 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

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Jeff McKinney

843.815.8433

Executive Chef jmckinney@berkeleyhallclub.com

Elijah Paulsen

843.815.8428

Food & Beverage Manager epaulsen@berkeleyhallclub.com

Vincent Matalavage

843.815.8948

Catering & Events Manager vmatalavage@berkeleyhallclub.com

CONCIERGE

Cameron Hill

843.815.8952

Concierge & Cottage Services Manager chill@berkeleyhallclub.com

Concierge Services

GOLF

Kieran Staunton

843.815.8952 bhcfrontdesk@berkeleyhallclub.com

843.815.8440

Director of Golf kstaunton@berkeleyhallclub.com

The Golf Shop 843.815.8444

Adam Miller

843.815.8891

Director of Agronomy amiller@berkeleyhallclub.com

DINING FACILITIES

The Verandah

Men’s Locker Room

GATEHOUSE/SECURITY

Sharon Simmons

843.815.8996

843.815.8431

843.815.8451

Assistant Director of Security ssimmons@berkeleyhallclub.com

*For Guest Passes

LEARNING CENTER

Krista Dunton

843.815.8451

843.815.8446

843.290.8714

Director of Golf Instruction kdunton@me.com

SPA & FITNESS

Jessica Mantz

843.815.8985

843.815.8985

Director of Fitness Operations jmantz@berkeleyhallclub.com

366 Good Hope Road • Bluffton, South Carolina 29909 BerkeleyHallClub.com

Clubhouse Dining

*Note Verandah and Palmetto Room open 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.

Verandah • Palmetto Room

Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm

Brunch Sunday 10am-3pm

Happy Hour Tuesday-Sunday 3-5pm

Dinner Tuesday-Thursday, Sun 5-8pm

Friday-Saturday 5-8:30pm

Men’s Locker Room

Bar Service 11am-5pm Daily

Lunch Fare 11am-3pm Daily

Ladies' Locker Room

Bar Service 11am-5pm Daily

Lunch Fare 11am-3pm Daily

Berkeley Room

Available daily for private functions.

Tuscany Wine Room

Available daily for private functions.

Golf Shop

Daily 7:30am-5:30pm

Concierge Services

Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm

Sunday 8:30am-4pm

Spa & Fitness Center

Staffed Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7am-5pm

Extended Hours: Monday-Sunday, (with keyless entry) 5am-6am, and 7pm-9pm

Learning Center

Daily 8am-5pm

Private Instruction 8am-5pm Daily

River Park

Open for member use. Contact Concierge Services, app and website for access to kayaks, fishing equipment and life jackets.