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Happenings from the Chief

“I am happy to announce the launch of our own real estate company, Premier Properties at Haig Point, on January 1, 2018.�

-Doug Egly, CEO

Back cover photo courtesy of Don Peterik

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Dear Member I am proud to say that we made substantial progress in 2017 and I know that 2018 is going to bring Haig Point even greater success. We sold six HP lots, five Signature Memberships out of inventory and eleven Non-Equity Memberships. Our goal for 2018 is to double these numbers.

I am happy to announce the launch of our own Real Estate Company, Premier Properties by Haig Point, on Jan 1, 2018.

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We have experienced impressive national exposure this past year. Just this month Haig Point was voted in to Golfweek’s “Top 100 Residential Communities” in the US. for 2017.

This move has been long in the making and has the support of the Board. I feel this is a vital step in our continued momentum in increasing Haig Point real estate sales.

We hired Ryan Dillingham as the broker-in-charge. Ryan has put together a team of realtors he has begun training on the Haig Point community and our unique way of life.

Ryan has been selling property in the Hilton Head area for sixteen years and on Daufuskie for eight years. He is very familiar with Daufuskie real estate, the community and the island way of life. Please give Ryan a warm welcome when you meet him

Point back to greatness. We have experienced impressive national exposure this past year. Just last month Haig Point was voted in to Golfweek’s “Top 100 Residential Communities” in the US. for 2017.

We are grateful for our members and grateful to be part of such a great community.

We wish you a healthy and prosperous year.

The Haig Point Team and I want to thank you for your support and approval of each project that is bringing Haig

DOUG EGLY

Chief Executive Officer

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Daufuskie’s Feathered Friends T H E AV I A N I N H A B I TA N TS O F H A I G P O I N T

We are blessed to live on Daufuskie Island

Curlews and other rarer birds come through

ever seen the bluest sky as blue as the

because we are never without feathered

the marsh flats.

bluebird’s back?”

friends. Spring is the season of an explosive

Hawks, Thrushes, Hummingbirds, and

bird migration. On Daufuskie they pass

Finches often congregate where they can

through our yards, woods, beaches and

get a drink of fresh water.

marshes like flooding waters after a heavy rain. The migration comes in a breathtaking

Warblers, Redstarts,

A DAUFUSKIE FAVORITE: BLUEBIRDS

rush, and then it’s over – almost too short

Because of the mild climate, Daufuskie

to really enjoy.

is actually a good place for bird watching

In contrast, the special offerings of the fall migration can be enjoyed for a much longer period of time. Daufuskie’s more moderate climate encourages birds to linger on their annual migration. Where spring is a rush of birds, winter is a lazy arrival of visitors that are making their annual trek southward. Whimbrels and

all year long and a favorite of birders is the Bluebird. As an early settler in Plymouth Colony wrote, “The Bluebird is well named. No other flashes before our admiring eyes so much brilliant blue. It has

The Bluebird is one of Daufuskie’s most useful and delightful birds. It is useful because it eats large quantities of harmful insects. It is delightful because of its “dinner dance.” Since its food is found on or near the ground, you will often see a Bluebird sitting on some low tree or a fence post watching for its prey. Then it suddenly darts down, seizes a morsel, and returns to its perch only to repeat the dance step a few seconds later.

been said that he carries on his back the

Bluebirds are also delightful to watch during

blue of heaven and, on his breast, the rich

mating season, which occurs in the spring

brown of the freshly turned earth. Who has

and summer. The male usually arrives a few days ahead of the female, selects what he considers to be a suitable summer home (cavity or box), and carols his sweetest, most seductive notes day after day until she appears in answer to his call. Then, to win her favor, he flutters before her, showing fig 1.

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Daufuskie’s most useful and delightful birds.

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Both Bluebird parents cooperate in the feeding of thier young.

birds and even humans being driven away from the vicinity of the Bluebirds’ nest by the protective father. Since the young cannot care for themselves upon hatching, fig

mama Bluebird broods the chicks for up

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to 7 days and both parents cooperate in feeding them (mostly insects) until they are ready to take wing. After a successful

off his physical prowess by spreading his

Decision made, both sexes help in building

tail feathers and fluffing his half-opened

the nest, though most of the actual work

wings while warbling ‘jeew’ or ‘chir-wi’ in

on it is done by the female while the male

sweet melodic tones.

follows her about singing her praise. Over

At first she seems indifferent to the gorgeous blue of his overcoat or the warm reddish brown of his puffy breast as he perches beside her, caresses her tenderly, and sings sweet love songs. Sometimes you might even see him bring her a delicious morsel and place it gently in her mouth as a love offering.

Once he has her interest, he leads her to the home of his choice and tries to persuade her to co-habitate. But much persistent wooing is needed until, in the end, she makes the final choice and seals the nuptial pact with a mid-air cloacal kiss.

clutch is ready to fly, approximately 15 to 20 days, the female bluebird will often go off to build a second nest, leaving the male to care for the fledged young.

the next ten days, she will make many trips to and from the nest loosely weaving

Eastern Bluebirds can live for 6 to 10 years,

together grasses and pine needles until it

however, they have many natural predators

is ready. Although the male Bluebird sings

including snakes, chipmunks, flying

abundantly during this time, as soon as

squirrels, bear, fire ants, and raccoons.

incubation begins, the songs cease and it

At Haig Point, residents have found a way

is down to the business of child-rearing.

to protect these precious birds from their

His singing is not renewed until the young

many predators and to encourage them

have left home and it is time to start a new

to stick around. According to Debbie

nesting.

McKeeman, Bluebird lovers have put up 21 nesting boxes around the golf course over

A mature female typically raises two broods each season. During this time, the male will occasionally feed the incubating mother while he stands guard over the nest. Occasionally you will see larger

the past seven years and volunteers have been tending each of them regularly to monitor egg laying and hatching activities and to ensure that the houses are clean and remain in good repair. Happily, this

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Birds

CO N T I N U E D. . . wooden supports under the dock and the male perches on the pole by the water taxi.

Since they are a nocturnal bird, look for them hunting for food in the early evening.

Another sought-after sighting is that of the relatively scarce Glossy Ibis, Plegadis Falcinellus.

One was recently spotted

lounging among the crowds of White Ibis resting in the big trees which line the pond across from the Clubhouse. Over the years, fig

these natives of West Africa have migrated

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to the Caribbean by riding the trade winds.

Now they can be seen along our Atlantic said, “Last year at the end of May, while

Coast where they were once classified as

watching out the back windows of my

scarce. Look for their nests in shrubs or on

house in Haig Point, I saw Great Egrets,

low trees or bushes near rivers and ponds.

A rare sighting of the We s t A f r i c a n G l o s s y I b i s .

Snowy Egrets, Tricolored Herons, American

Speaking of riding the winds, hurricane

Crows, Mourning Doves, Red-bellied

Irma may have had something to do with

has resulted in over 600 baby Bluebirds

Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Brown-

the appearance of a total stranger in Terry

being added to the Bluebird population here

headed

Bluebird,

Foster’s back yard this season. “When I

at Haig Point.

Pine Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler,

looked out the window, I saw a gray bird with

Northern Cardinal, Common Grackle, BIRD SIGHTINGS AT HAIG POINT

incredibly bright red markings on each wing.”

Painted Bunting, and House Finches. It just

After checking her resources, Terry learned

While Bluebirds are a delight to watch, it is

doesn’t get any better than that!”

that it was a Gray-headed Dark-eyed Junco

possible to see more than 200 different birds

Add to that list the pair of Black-crowned

which is supposed to reside only in Western

over the course of a year – some common

Night Herons you see down at the dock

Texas. “This was definitely a first-timer on

and some quite rare.

at dusk. These rare visitors are presumed

Daufuskie,” she explained and added her

Well-known bird photographer, Dennis

to be monogamous and residents say that

suspicions that Irma might have provided

Sutcliffe, put this in perspective when he

you will never see one without the other.

transportation services for the Junco.

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Nuthatch,

Eastern

The female is often seen sitting on the

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Bald Eagles arrive in Haig Point every year in the late fall.

Haig Point resident Kathi De Leo also

anticipated at Haig Point.

With a wing

you could almost say the Cooper River is

reported a first-time visitor to Daufuskie.

span of up to 6 feet and weighing up to 70

Highway 95 for migrating birds. Among

Last summer she watched a pair of Black

pounds, Bald Eagles are unique to North

the busy traffic you will see White Pelicans

Bellied Whistling Ducks as they enjoyed

America. They are characterized by their

and Red Winged Black Birds on their way to

a nearby pond and gave birth to eight

keen vision that allows them to detect their

Florida, Painted Buntings and Brown-headed

ducklings. She kept watch to make sure that

prey during flight. Larger than the Osprey,

Nuthatches arriving for the summer, and

an alligator didn’t eat the little ones and

Eagles have been known to take down full-

Wood Storks soaring leisurely up and down

happily reported that the ducklings matured

sized deer. They make their homes near

the river going nowhere in particular. It’s

and flew south with their parents. According

water, in large trees with an open limb

as if they’ve decided to stay and enjoy the

to De Leo, it is unusual to find these birds

structure so that they have a clear view of

pristine beauty of Daufuskie instead of going

this far north but, with the warmer weather,

their surroundings. When the Eagles arrive

further south to Florida - just like many of us

their migration pattern is changing. “I am

in late fall, they return to their existing nests

have.

hopeful and excited about seeing them here

which they immediately begin to spruce up.

again next season,” she added.

Look for the Bald Eagles’ nest in the tree

Another special visitor that spent some time on Daufuskie this year was the Piping Plover. This endangered species (only about 1200 left) was spotted on the Bloody Point beach. Although the Piping Plover nests and breeds on the beaches up north, we are very fortunate that they have decided to spend

to the right of the forward tee box on hole fresh soft material and even carrying twigs

The Ibis rookery located near the

and branches to make

Clubhouse.

it sturdier if it had been damaged

by

storms

while they were gone.

Haig

seen by themselves at low tide looking for

Terry Foster cites our

worms.

amazing bird population

of our National Bird is one of the most

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#16. You may see the owners lining it with

time with us in the winter. They are usually

Although no longer endangered, the return

-Judy Barth, contributor

Point

resident

as one of the reasons why she wanted to move

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here. To hear her talk,

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The Artisans of Daufuskie A M A Z I N G TA L E N T S A N D U N E X P E C T E D T R E A S U R E S It would appear that the diversity of talent found on

incredible treasures await you just off the beaten path.

Daufuskie is rooted in the inspiration of a bridgeless island

Among these, you could find:

– a mystical and ancient place, where eagles soar, dolphins play and indigo grows wild.

• Soaps and body lotions touted to make you feel younger and more beautiful or are toxin-free, organic and probiotic; • Photography of nature, landscapes, and human interest; • Oil paintings; pastels; and water-colors that speak of

THEIR TALENTS Although Daufuskie has no sidewalks and no town center with shops and galleries, Daufuskie is alive with artist “hangouts.” There’s a little cottage deep in Daufuskie’s maritime

island life; • Coastal wall sculptures crafted out of sheet steel by a self-taught metal artisan.

forest where you might meet an artist making unique jewelry

• Naturally elegant cutting boards, frames and table tops

and stained fused-glass gifts. There’s an historic Gullah-

with beautiful live edges made from Daufuskie’s oak, cherry,

constructed house situated along a dirt road where you

walnut, pecan and hickory trees.

might encounter a famous, self-taught artisan hammering,

• Custom-designed mirrors, wreaths, trees, lamps, boxes,

cutting, forging and welding handcrafted metal sculptures

ornamental balls and even hanging ornaments made from

under the shade of a moss-draped oak.

sea shells

There’s a back

porch where, if you follow your nose, you will be greeted by soaps inspired by the scents and smells of the island itself.

• Scarves and shawls hand-woven on the artist’s loom and/ or knitted with an island flavor

If you take the time to meander along the sandy side-roads

• A line of fabulous beachy comfort-casual apparel

and talk to the islanders themselves, you will discover that

• Custom iced sugar cookies which are more like art pieces

Left to right

Real Simple Soaps - Freda Mooncotch. Chocolate Moonshine Candy and Fudge.

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WI NTER HAPPENI NG S | HA I G P OIN T than something edible If your side-road meanderings were to lead you to the old two-room school house where Pat Conroy wrote “The Water is Wide,” you would encounter what is perhaps the most unique treasure in all of Daufuskie art collection: custom hand-dyed textiles (scarves, napkins, hand towels, shirts) being made with organic indigo and other natural colors available on Daufuskie.

It’s appropriate that the artisans behind Daufuskie Blues, Leanne Coulter and Rhonda Davis, work in the old school house because a visit to their studio includes a real-life, school book lesson about the history of Indigo and about preserving

Revolution – indigo cubes were accepted in

Daufuskie Blues - Leanne Coulter

the historical techniques and skills that

lieu of currency! By 1775, South Carolina

and Rhonda Davis)

can bring out the magic of this amazingly

was exporting in excess of one million

beautiful blue color!

pounds of the crop annually. With the

You would learn that Indigo is an ancient

American Revolution came the end of

purifying effect on the soul – is more than

dye that comes from the green leaves of

bounty and tariff protections and the market

a color, it’s the embodiment of a historical

a leguminous plant.

for indigo disappeared. Today indigo grows

journey.

It is mentioned in

writings dating back to 450 BC, and found

wild along the dirt roads on Daufuskie.

in remnants of blue cloth recovered from

Following the ancient Japanese technique

THEIR INSPIRATION

Egyptian tombs. Indigo’s unique chemical

called Shibori, you would watch as Leanne

When asked how there can be so much

makeup makes it different from all other

and Rhonda lovingly use this manual resist

diverse talent here on the little island of

natural dyes (apart from shellfish purple). It

process to apply the amazing indigo color

Daufuskie, many of the artisans give a similar

is deposited on cloth fibers as microscopic

onto natural fabrics in order to create one-

answer. They give credit to the island itself.

particles rather than forming a chemical

of-a-kind designs. Inside their small studio,

One artist surmized, “The moisture from

bond with the fabric itself. The result is that

you would see the artists pulling, clamping,

the low country marshes continually plays

once dyed, indigo is so colorfast that it can

compressing, wrapping or meticulous

games with sunsets. The richness of the

last for centuries!

stitching as they create their designs. From

sunset colors makes me want to capture the

You would learn that Indigo is deeply rooted

start to finish, a single scarf could take

beauty on canvas.”

in Daufuskie Island history which includes

anywhere from hours to an entire day to

The ever-changing marsh, tides, clouds,

indigo plantations from which blue dye was

make.

oyster beds and wildlife are breathtaking.

exported to England. So valued was the

Indigo – centuries old, symbolic of the

They inspire me to try to re-create that

‘blue gold’ that by the time of the American

sacred and beautiful, revered for its

beauty.

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CO N T I N U E D. . .

Daufuskie Artisans

Every time I take a walk on the beach, I am

their successes, these enigmatic artists

“going to work.”

seem to prefer operating under the radar,

Being an island touched by the Spanish War,

not wanting any part of the demanding life

the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and

associated with being in the spotlight.

industrial wars, Daufuskie has its own kind

One such artist is Paula Nickels, an island

of spirit. The rise-and-fall of international

resident who comes from Chicago where

industries such as the cotton, lumber, and

she headed up a diagnostic shelter for

oyster pack has left its mark on Daufuskie.

abused children. It wasn’t until she moved

It is the only island where its entirety is on

to Daufuskie that she started working

the US National Historic Registry. It is

with shells, and she never dreamed that

one of the few islands without a bridge.

she would become a prominent shell

Its untarnished beauty and Gullah history

artist. She doesn’t have a web site. She

make it an artist’s delight.

doesn’t have a gallery. She avoids social media. She may be better known for being

THEIR BACKGROUNDS

the editor of the Daufuskie Island Front

When you live on Daufuskie, you might be

Porch, a popular on-line magazine, than

surprised to discover that your neighbor

for being a very successful artist whose

is an exceptionally talented artist. Who

custom pieces (mirrors, wreaths, trees,

would expect that a speech pathologist

lamps, boxes, balls etc.) can be found in

from Cincinnati and a corporate event

homes all over the area. When asked about

planner from Memphis would become

how she sees her business, she explained,

creators of hand-dyed soft art?

Who

“Almost everything I use in my shell art can

would suspect that the paintings of a

be found on Daufuskie. … I love bringing

retired dentist would be sought-after by art

something of nature into a home. I enjoy

collectors as far away as the British West

taking my time with each piece. I don’t

Indies? Who would believe that a scientist,

want a business that will rob me of that

with degrees in biology and chemistry

pleasure.”

and a focus on genetics and molecular

Another such artist is Lynell Linke. In her

diagnostics, would become the designer

first life, she was a scientist with degrees

of such beautiful woodwork that she can’t

in biology and chemistry with a focus

keep up with the demand? Regardless of

on oncology, infectious diseases and

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To p t o b o t t o m

Shell Art - Paula Nickels Painting - Sharon Havird

WI NTER HAPPENI NG S | HA I G P OIN T transplant testing. Now she is an wood artist whose work is so popular that she can hardly keep up with the demand.

While Lynell

explains that her appreciation for art comes from her parents who were both artists, she went on to explain that she never really thought about becoming an artist. It was a process that began when she discovered the beauty of the diverse trees on Daufuskie. “As hardwoods became available after storms, I wanted to create something unique and beautiful rather than having them burned up,”

Clockwise from top

she added. That something unique turned out to be cutting boards, frames and even

Wood used by Lynell Linke. Glass House - Melanie Larson

table tops which show off the beautiful live

Painting - John Thompson. Daufuskie Peach Soap & Body - Jan Crosby

edges of the trees themselves. She explains, “the Community Farm has a mill where I can turn logs into customized lumber. After they dry, I cut them to size and plane them to expose their beautiful grain.” What emerges is a piece of debris transformed into a piece of art.

THEIR LIFESTYLE Maybe it’s the distinctive allure of living on an island with no bridge that results in Daufuskie being home to many independant and talented artists. As one artisan put it, “Waking up on this unique island called Daufuskie – with its smells, its sounds, its pristine beauty - is definitely inspirational.”

Maybe Daufuskie really is a mystical place for the creative spirit.

-Judy Barth, contributor

Watch for the Gateway to Daufuskie Exhibit which will open at Buckingham Landing, 35 Fording Island Road Ext, Hilton Head, 29926, early 2018.

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Daufuskie Artisans D I R ECTO RY

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Daufuskie Hardwood Boards Lynell Linke Cutting boards, frames, and table tops 858.736.4438

Glass House Melanie Larson Stained glass jewelry and ornaments facebook.com/daufuskieislandglasshouse

Daufuskie Peach Soap and Body Jan Crosby Hand-crafted bath and body products daufuskiepeach.com

Holger Opderbeck Calendars featuring photographs of Daufuskie John Thompson Oil paintings and prints

Daufuskie Blues Rhonda Davis & Leanne Coulter Hand dyed indigo scarves facebook.com/daufuskieblues 843.686.4191

Real Simple Soaps Freda Mooncotch Organic, probiotic goat & kefir soaps and lotions realsimplesoaps.com

Paula Nickels Shell art

Monica Ferguson Shell art, photography

Sharon Havird Painting, beach apparel

Felicia Bustle Handcrafted coastal inspired jewelry

Sara Deitch Scarves, weaving and knitting 843.341.5705

Chocolate Moonshine Co. “Illegally good� artisan confections chocolatemoonshine.com

31 Gifts Brandy Black Personalized bags and totes

Dr. Bill Greenwood Oil paintings

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MEMBER INTERVIEW

“How I Got Here”

Periodically, we choose a Haig Point member to share their story of how they got to Daufuskie Island

A MOTHER’S DREAM After her father passed, Freda Mooncotch’s mother kept insisting that she and Freda should escape from the long cold winters of Chicago. As an avid watcher of HGTV, she would talk about exploring some of the places where the episodes had been filmed.

Finally they decided to visit St. Petersburg, Florida.

However, before they could actually make their plane reservations, it happened.

They saw another episode and this time it took place on Hilton Head Island. A few weeks later, they stepped off the plane into a warm,

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Freda Mooncotch has been a member since August 2017. Personal photograph from Ms. Mooncotch.

wonderful new world and it wasn’t St. Pete’s. With the spontaneity of excited teenagers, Freda and her mother decided they would come back and look for a house to rent in Hilton Head. That was in February, 2017. Was it serendipity that, when they returned to Chicago from their vacation, they saw another HGTV episode featuring Melissa and Opie on Daufuskie?

In March, they returned to Hilton Head with the goal of seeing the place where that episode had been filmed. As Freda explained, “I thought Haig Point was one big island

and Daufuskie was another island and I was bound and determined to see both.” What a relief it must have been to learn that the Haig Point which captured her heart was a part of the Daufuskie she was holding out to see. Neither she nor her mother needed to look any longer.

FREDA’S REALITY Freda described her first impression of Haig Point like this: “It was like the

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CO N T I N U E D. . . was exactly what I was looking for. I showed my mom. I made an offer sight unseen and closed at the end of August,” Freda finished with a sigh of satisfaction.

Above and bottom right

Ms. Mooncotch with her son.

Personal photo of Freda Mooncotch.

Garden of Eden on earth - a slice of heaven - no pollution in the air, tranquil, peaceful, surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauty.”

This time, when they returned to Chicago, they began to move ahead with their plans to rent – not on Hilton Head but on Daufuskie.

But, something unexpected happened. “By some miracle, one of Haig Point’s Plantation Homes became available and it

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During the time that Freda has been living here full time, she has been involved in marketing her organic bath products and, as a past time, continues to endure the self-mandated training required to eventually compete in Pole Sports which will soon become part of the Olympic Games.

residents as well as the employees.

You can be as involved as you want to be. There is always something to do or see that is somehow special. I have to pinch myself often to realize that this is my life.”

Sharing a closing thought, she added, “This is a double dream come true: for me, the perfect place to live; and for my mother, a place for us to spend time together away from the cold Chicago winters. I feel so blessed and am so thankful to be here. I’ve dreamt about a place like this my whole life.

I’ve searched high and low for it. It only took 45 years and an HGTV episode to When asked what she thinks about find it!”

Haig Point now that she has lived here for a while, she responded, “I love -Judy Barth, contributor the small tight-knit community of

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Golf

HAPPENINGS Golf Shop Hours of Operation for Winter: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday Practice Facility Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 am – Dusk.

Closes at 5:00 pm on Sundays

MEN’S 4-BALL MATCH PLAY RESULTS Congratulations to Haig Point Members Mike Clemons and Adam Hersch, as they were victorious in the Calibogue Division Match.

The champions won the match one up in an extra hole over the Runner Up team of Tony Cucco and Larry Pell. In the Haig Division, Members John Taylor and David Brignati were victorious in their match against Runner-Ups Tom Beaver and Tim Foley.

JANUARY EVENTS 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE Saturday, January 6 Tee Time: 10:00 am Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $40 two-person team ($20 per member) Men’s & Ladies Division Tees: Men: Calibogue Member (Green) Tees & Haig Member (Green) Tees Ladies: Haig Member (Gold) Tees

Men’s 4-Ball Match Play Winners: Mike Clemons and Adam Hersch

MEN’S GUEST DAY Tuesday, January 23 Tee Time: 10:00 am Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $20 Cash per player 2 Best Balls of the Foursome. Bring 1 or 3 Guests VIP Guest rate of $75 for Members who bring a Guest(s) for the event. Lunch available for purchase following play

COUPLES 9-HOLE DIVOTS & DRINKS Friday, January 19 Tee Time: 2:30 pm Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $10 per couple 4-Player Step-A-Side Scramble (Sign up as a couple, golf shop to pair) Cocktails & Scoring at Calibogue Club following play for Happy Hour Course: Osprey Haig tees

MERCHANDISE SPOT LIGHT Be sure to stop by the Golf shop and check out all the latest fashions from EP Pro, Greg Norman, Peter Millar, Fariway & Green, Footjoy and many more.

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Golf

CO N T I N U E D. . .

SATURDAY LADIES GAMES Tee times starting at 9:40 am Sign-up individually

2018 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The 2018 Tournament Schedule is now available to Haig Point Members. Please visit the Haig Point website and click on GOLF then select TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE.

CLINICS AND INSTRUCTION MEN’S AND LADIES WEEKLY GOLF CLINICS TUESDAY MEN’S DAY $20 Cash entry fee | Sign-up individually | Golf Staff makes the pairings. Entry includes team game and individual skins game 9:00 am Shotgun

Looking to improve your game and meet some other Members in a fun, non-intimidating setting? The Golf Professional Staff hosts weekly Men’s and Ladies Golf Clinics. The fee for each clinic is $30 and includes a complimentary cocktail following instruction

WEDNESDAY LADIES’ DAY

Men’s Golf Clinic: Ladies Golf Clinic:

18 Holers: Tee Times begin at 10:30 am 9 Holers: Shotgun start starting at 11:00 am 4 Holers: Tee Times beginning at 11:30 am

INDIVIDUAL 45-MINUTE LESSONS

SATURDAY MEN’S GAME

Craig Morton, PGA Director of Golf $85 Series of 5 Lessons for $340

$20 Cash entry fee Sign-up individually Golf Staff makes the pairings Entry includes team game and individual skins game.

Members may invite guests to join the game as well.

Tee times begin at 9:00 am every Saturday.

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Every Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 pm Every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 pm

Jay Roux, PGA Assistant Golf Professional $75 Series of 5 Lessons for $300 Fred Denton, Assistant Golf Professional $65 Series of 5 Lessons for $260

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UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS

Tee It Forward Tournament February 3

Ladies’ Invitational September 28 - 29

Couples Divots and Drinks February 9, March 2, March 23, April 6, April 20, May 11, June 8, August 24, September 14, October 26, November 9, December 14, December 28

Ladies’ Charity Event October 14 Mixed Invitational Member-Guest October 18 - 20

Husband and Wife Championship February 24 - 25

Club Championships October 27 - 28

3 Club Challenge March 3

Couples 18 Hole Event March 11, May 13, September 2, November 3 Memorial Cup March 16 - 17 18 Couples Masters Event April 8 Men’s Invitational April 26 - 28

Patriot Day October 29 Haig Point Pro-Am November 5 -7 Golf Shop Holiday Sale November 24 Men’s Member-Member Match Play November 30 - December 2 Ladies Scramble & Luncheon December 12

Red, White, Blue Scramble July 4 Haig Point Ryder Cup September 21 - 23

CRAIG MORTON, PGA Director of Golf

cmorton@haigpoint.com

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Tennis WILSON DEMO PROGRAM Beginning in January, the Haig Point Tennis Center will expand the Wilson demo program to include several new models. The Ultra and Triad models will have new features and updates.

When trying new demos there are a couple of areas you want to notice.

grip, the distance between the base of your thumb and the tip of your middle finger, should be the width of your forefinger. But within those parameters you do have a little wiggle room. A larger grip will give you more control (remember when you learned to write, you had those really fat pencils?) By contrast, a smaller grip will allow you to use your wrist more, giving you more power but could lead to elbow problems

Head Size – All racquets will come in different head sizes, from 95 to over 115 square inches. The larger the size, the more power and comfort. A smaller head size will be more maneuverable resulting in increased control.

Flex – This is the amount a racquet will bend on contact. Generally, stiffer racquets are usually more powerful. What a racquet frame is made of and its thickness determine how stiff (or inflexible) the frame may be.

Grip Size – While most racquets sold are 4 3/8 grips, the size needed will vary from player to player. The correct way to determine the proper size for you is simple. Hold the racquet in your forehand

THE REINDEER ROUND ROBIN On a chilly December morning, The Tennis Center held its annual fund-raising tennis event for the Deep Well Project. The members braved the cold to have a little holiday cheer and raise money for the Hilton Head Island based charity. The best part is not only did the participants raise money for the cause, but they also slaved over a hot stove and created marvelous treats for a cookie exchange after the event. Even those who could not play got in the sprit with donations to the project. Thanks to all who played, cooked, and donated.

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NEW YEAR’S DAY ROUND ROBIN

LUCK OF THE IRISH ROUND ROBIN

Monday, January 1 10:00 - 12:00 It’s always fun to start the New Year on a good foot and the first social event of the year does that. The New Year’s Day Round Robin will be held at 10:00, instead of the Daufuskie Doubles Clinic. This fun, free event will get the year off to a great start.

Friday, March 16 2:00 -4:00 As a part of the Spring Member Weekend, the Tennis Center will hold the Luck of the Irish Round Robin on Friday, March 16.

After the tennis, the chef will prepare fantastic Irish specialties.

Registration is on the Tennis Center page on the club’s website.

MARDI GRAS ROUND ROBIN Friday, February 16 10:00 - 12:00 The feeling will be “laissez les bon temps roulez” when the Mardi Gras Round Robin is held on February 16 from 10:00 – 12:00.

Following the tennis action, a lunch worthy of the Crescent City will be served under the oak tree canopy next to the courts.

Registration is on the Tennis Center page on the club’s website.

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COURT MAINTENANCE USTA SPRING SEASON The spring league season will get underway in January. As in the past, Haig Point will offer teams for all skill levels and ages. If you would like to join in the fun, contact the tennis center as soon as possible.

During the month of January, the courts will be undergoing their annual topdressing and taping. This process will add two tons of material to each court. New lines and nets will also be added. Please observe the “Court Closed” signs to ensure the best tennis playing experience.

Your Advantage Haig Point’s Tennis Newsletter

Want to keep in touch with everything going on at the Tennis and

receive our weekly newsletter, Your Advantage. Contact Ron Gwyn

Fitness Center? With all of our special events, USTA teams, and

at rgwyn@haigpoint.com to have your email address added to our

programs, the Tennis and Fitness Center is one of the busiest

distribution list.

spots at Haig Point. The best way to stay on top of everything is to

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Tennis

CO N T I N U E D. . .

TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE

UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS

MONDAY Advanced Drills 10:00 am - 12:00 am

TUESDAY Match Play Drills 9:00 am - 10:00 am Back to Basics 10:00 am - 11:00 am

THURSDAY Intermediate Drills 10:00 am - 11:00 am

FRIDAY Cardio Tennis Hour 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Daufuskie Island Adult Championship April 6-8 Hilton Head Humane Association Benefit June 15 US Open Round Robin August 31

SATURDAY Weekly Round Robin

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cheeseburger in Paradise Round Robin October 17 Haig Point Club Championship November 1-4

The Sport of a Lifetime

Tennis has been called the sport of a lifetime for good reason.

It’s easy, fun and a great way to spend time with your friends. The Tennis and Fitness Center offers a great Back to Basics Program designed for the returning or new tennis players. Contact Ron Gwyn at 843.341.8114 for more details.

RON GWYN Director of Tennis

rgwyn@haigpoint.com

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Equestrian A M E S S AG E F RO M T H E D I R ECTO R

It was a full and productive year in 2017 at the Equestrian Center. We saw the addition of three new horses, hosted two schooling shows, executed a safe and successful evacuation, completed our Community Center, and added to our ever-growing lesson program.

We embark on this new season in anticipation of exciting new programs, clinics, facility expansion, and horses! If you have not participated in one of our lessons or trail rides, please sign up for a private or group lesson or join us for Ride N’ Wine every other Tuesday evening.

If you are considering making horseback riding a part of your lifestyle here on the island, we encourage you to sign up for that first lesson!

We have horses for all levels of riders and we would not want anyone to miss out on this unique amenity here at Haig Point.

For pricing and reservations, please email rallen@haigpoint.com or call the Equestrian Center at 843-341-8191.

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Equestrian CO N T I N U E D. . .

AN ISLAND HORSE If you have had the pleasure of spending time at the barn, you

smart and quirky. With the functional use of only one eye, a slight

know that each horse has its own unique personality and quirks

build, and not much lesson experience, I did not even want to

that make him or her individuals. I would like to profile one

ride him. He was supposedly easily spooked, difficult to work,

of our Haig Point horses that continues to surprise us at every

and intimidating. But since I was there, I hopped on. I was

turn. “Rio” formally known as “Chester” is a Lowcountry-bred,

immediately hooked. This horse not only had the movement

registered Marsh Tacky whose lineage dates back to Daufuskie

of an imported European Warmblood but the intelligence of an

Island itself. It was not my intention to bring a Marsh Tacky into

Arabian. He was a quick learner, smooth, and needed a good

our lesson program, but in an effort to secure an additional

home. Did I mention he was economical?

instructional horse, I happened upon this gelding that was both

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UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS Two-Day Clinic with Michelle Donlick January 27 - 28 Two-Day Clinic with Jacqueline Howell February 24 -25 So now he finds himself on Daufuskie and we take things slowly. We changed his name to Rio to represent the rivers surrounding Daufuskie and to pay respects to the Spanish heritage of all Marsh Tackies. To our surprise, he is levelheaded not spooky, gentle not “Rio” is a

intimidating, and athletic

Lowcountry-bred,

versus difficult to ride.

registered

He immediately stole the heart of many of

Marsh Tacky whose

our riders and continues

lineage dates back to

to showcase his many

Daufuskie Island itself.

talents. One of these talents is jumping. Rio loves to jump!

With

prior foxhunting experience, he has been exposed to many obstacles but has shown us that tall fences are not beyond his reach. He is working wonderfully as a guide horse on beach rides and trail rides. Back now on his island of ancestry, I am sure he will continue to surprise us with his talents and help us build skilled and knowledgeable riders. Please come and visit our very own island horse!

Ride ‘N Wine Mar. 6, Mar. 20, Apr.3, Apr. 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Dec. 18

Kids’ Camp March 27 - 30, June 26 - 28, July 2-5, July 10 - 13,July 17 - 20, July 24 - 27, July 31 - August 3, November 19 - 21, November 27 - 29, December 19 - 21

Derby Extravaganza May 5 Spring Schooling Show & Lunch May 19 Fall Schooling Show October 13 Fall Pig Roast November 24 Deck the Stalls December 3 - 20

RACHEL ALLEN, Equestrian Director

rallen@haigpoint.com

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Winter

FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS

Tuesd a y, J a n . 2 BIRTHDAY CLUB

Fri day, J an. 5 HAPPY HOUR

At the Mansion

At the Calibogue Club Enjoy a night of delicious a la carte cuisine with an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.

Come celebrate your neighbors’ birthdays with a hot buffet full of Haig Point favorites and birthday cake.

From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Price: $14.95++ Adult January birthdays are complimentary

From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday, J an. 7 FRIED CHICKEN SUNDAYS Every Sunday until February Order 12-3 pm.

Pick up in Grill Room until 4 pm.

Pick up in the Mansion 4:30 - 6 pm.

6, 12 or 20 pieces available to order as well as side dishes.

Wed n e s d a y, J a n . 1 0 FAMILY DINING:

Fri day, J an. 12 HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, J an. 18 PRIME RIB NIGHT

At the Calibogue Club

At the Calibogue Club Enjoy a night of delicious a la carte cuisine with an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.

At the Calibogue Club Come join us for one of our most popular nights of the month.

Regular dining menu will be available.

From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

PIZZA & PASTA EXTRAVAGANZA

From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $20.95++ Adult $13.95++ Child

Price: $24.95++ Adult

Fr i d a y, J a n . 1 9 HAPPY HOUR

We dne sday, J an. 24 FAMILY DINING:

At the Calibogue Club Enjoy a night of delicious a la carte cuisine with an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.

HOME COOKIN’

From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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At the Calibogue Club From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $16.95++ Adult $13.95++ Child

Reservations are required for all dining events.

Sign up via the Haig Point App, haigpoint.com or by calling 843.341.8150

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Upcoming Special Events F E B RU A RY A N D M A RC H

Check the member website at haigpoint .com for a complete list of events.

February

March

2 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)

2 - Happy Hour 6 pm – 9 pm (Calibogue Club)

4 - Super Bowl Chili Cook-off Deck Party 6: 30 pm (Beach Club)

6 - Birthday Club 6 pm (Mansion)

5 - Ladies’ Out to Lunch Bunch 9:30 am 6 - Birthday Club 6 pm (Mansion) 7 - Family Dining: Caribbean 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 9 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 14 - Valentines Jazz Night 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 16 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 17 - Winter Olympics “Korean Style” 9 am (Community Park)

7 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 9 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 15 - Cocktails at the Fountain 16 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 21 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 22 - Ladies’ Out to Lunch Bunch: Savannah Tour of Homes 23 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)

20 - Cooking with Chef 4 pm (Calibogue Club)

29 - Prime Rib Dinner 5 pm (Calibogue Club)

22 - Prime Rib Dinner 5 pm (Calibogue Club)

30 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)

23 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)

31 - Easter Activities & Parade 11 am (Tabby Lawn)

24 - Wine & Dine 6:30 pm (Clubhouse) 28 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club)

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Food & Beverage Spotlight

A S F E A T U R E D I N

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WI NTER HAPPENI NG S | HA I G P OIN T Real Estate Marketing Update

By Adam Martin

Winter

M A R K ET I N G U P D AT E

By The Numbers… Year Over Year Comparison DIS COVE RY VIS IT S

PROPERTY TOURS

HOME & LOT SA LES

2017

2017

2017

114

72

33

2016

2016

2016

58

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We closed out 2017 by receiving an

more Showcase Homes in The Sanctuary

can meet our new team members.

important accolade from Golfweek.

are under construction and scheduled for

Finally, we hope that you’ll continue to

They recognized Haig Point’s Signature

completion in early 2018. Furthermore,

refer Haig Point to your family and friends.

Course as one of the Top 100 in the USA. It

Osprey Construction will finish the 3,500

Our PERX referral program awarded over

is the first time we landed on this coveted

sq ft custom home located at 32 Mongin

$6000 in 2017 to Haig Point members.

list in decades. In addition, we were

Run before Spring 2018 with high-end

Your referral is the greatest compliment

featured in 48 different outlets across the

furnishings. Please take the time to tour

you can give. Visit the “Member Referral

country in 2017. The coverage included

these beautiful homes and share the

Program” page on the website under MY

major newspapers, luxury magazines, and

excitement with your friends.

CLUB to learn more.

top television outlets. Readers learned

Looking ahead to 2018, we are eager to

about Haig Point in the Wall Street Journal,

begin a new journey with our own real

Globe and Mail, CondeNast, Modern

estate company, a dedicated broker-

Luxury, and many more. You can see all

in-charge, and a team of onsite agents.

the articles at haigpoint.com/press-room

Premier Properties by Haig Point will

Another new construction home located

launch soon with a new website at

at 55 Forest Lake sold in December 2017.

premierproperties.haigpoint.com.

This marks the second Showcase Home

sure to watch for emails announcing the

to be sold in the past three months. Two

grand opening of our new offices so you

Be

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