The Putter Presents: Around the Clubhouse, August 2017

Around the Clubhouse

August 2017 Published for Members of The Port Royal Plantation Club, Inc.

IN THIS ISSUE… August 2017

President’s Message

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Invitational

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Men’s Golf

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Women’s Golf

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From The Pro

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From The Games Room

Tennis Action

Member’s Calendar

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President’s Message From: Judy Robinson

August is BOGO month! Buy One, Get One free (compliments of the BOG) happens Sunday, August 27th, and the low country menu looks fabulous! Shrimp and Grits or Stuffed Chicken Breast, two of Chef Eric’s specialties. Twenty-five dollars for two meals that includes two drinks! No wonder BOGO is always a sell-out, so please make your reservations early with Ted. Writing about dining, I find August gives me a chance to assess the past seven months of dining at the Clubhouse and to give credit to Denny Bozic and his Social Committee as well as to Anne Pufal and Chef Eric and their staff. First, the Social Committee ventured to try new menus for Sunday end of the month parties, and they also created a Members’ dining event each month that has been theme based and well attended. By working with Anne and Eric, we’ve experienced Mardi Gras, Beer Tastings, Burger Night, Seafood Specials, Prime Rib Night, Cabaret Music nights, and $2.00 Tuesdays.

The first reward has been to watch members and staff work together to create an exciting social program at our club. Tuesday through Friday, members are able to enjoy exceptional, tasty menus with friendly, well-trained service at the most reasonable prices on the island. The second reward is seeing the response from members and local visitors who have gathered to share a little dinner with friends and a lot of conversation and fun! If you’ve missed these evenings, please come join us.

Thank you to Denny, Anne, Eric and the many serving behind the scenes. And thank you to you members who have helped eat our way to success!

Twilights have brought golfers, tennis players and social members together. July’s popular event found us spilling over from the Members Dining Room into the bar area. Serving 71, the staff met the challenge while members literally raised the ceiling with laugher and chatter!

The Fall promises to be equally exciting as we plan a Pasta Night, a Matthew Survival Dinner and an evening of Fine Dining! But first in September is the Heritage Invitational.

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Mark your calendars for September 28th – 30th, invite your golfing friends, and let’s be “all in” for Casino Royale.

August begins one of the most significant activities of our club: the nominations and election of next year’s board. At the July BOG meeting the following members were appointed to serve on the Nominating committee: Jack Schrader (Chairman), Chris Hall, Tricia Higgins, Jack Ray, and Marcia Schwyn. They will determine candidates, prepare the ballots and oversee the election, which will happen, November 6th at the Club House. We’ll hear more in the September newsletter.

August also means breaking ground on campus: a new, level golf driving range will soon open. The parking lots north of the main driveway are closed as construction for the new tennis courts begins. Anyone who has had construction in or around his home, remembers the disruption and tolerance necessary for the new look.

As we find ourselves inconvenienced, while “under construction,” let us as members realize what this new facility holds for us and find extra patience and courtesy in ourselves. Amidst all the construction, we are planning a celebration of Robber’s Row Golf Course - Robber’s Row was opened fifty years ago! How fortunate we are to enjoy this historical course which continues to be in great condition! Heritage Golf Group is hosting a golf scramble and lunch for the golf members on August 18th. Please make plans to join us as we celebrate fifty years!

August also brings family and friends visiting along with more hot weather and storms to our island. Enjoy and be safe in your travels!

save the date August 18: Robbers’ Row 50th Anniversary Golf Event August 25: Island Pro’s Tennis Exhibit August 27: EOM BOGO September 28-30: 2017 Heritage Invitational: Casino Royale at Port Royal

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Greetings from the Men’s Golf Committee!

Congratulations to our July 19th “C” Cup event winners: Larry Ernst, Tom Brettingen, Peter Zych, Chris Grigoriou Don’t forget about the final Championship Cup outing of the summer, Super Men’s Day on August 16th. Plan on signing up and playing…and there will be free beer available.

Mike Hall By now you probably know about the change in our Champions Cup schedule this year. Champions Retreat, our sister Heritage Club in Augusta, has set the date they can host this year’s event for September 18th – 20th.

Consequently, our “C-Cup” season will be shorter this year and all events after September 18th will count towards next year’s Champions Cup. In addition, Heritage is expanding the event to two days with Port Royal playing against five or six other Heritage Clubs. The Champions Retreat courses in Augusta are beautiful and Heritage is a great host. I am confident it will be a great event! When you get a chance, make sure you look at the updated standings on the bulletin board in the Pro Shop. There are a number of players who are “in the hunt”” with our top six finishers traveling to Augusta.

I want to remind you of the annual Heritage Invitational Member-Guest outing September 28th-30th. If you haven’t signed up, consider doing so. It is always an enjoyable outing. In addition to the Invitational, we have the Individual Stroke Play Tournament in October and the Two Man Match Play Tournament in November.

And finally, please make sure that you fill your divots, fix ball marks and rake bunkers for your fellow members coming behind you. See you on the Links!!

July 19th “C” Cup event winners: Larry Ernst, Tom Brettingen, Peter Zych, Chris Grigoriou 7

Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association

Since moving here nearly twenty years ago, Hilton Head has changed in many ways. Here at Port Royal we are in the midst of experiencing, first hand, major changes to our area. The Plantation is in the process of building a new Beach House, and Heritage is moving forward to establish a new tennis/pickle ball facility right here in our golf club area. The latter will be followed up with a Joan Whitaker Fitness/Wellness center to round out the sports complex. What a great asset this will be!

As a result of upcoming demolition/construction, a group of us spent one of our aftergolf Thursdays clearing out the 9 Holer’s section of the ladies’ locker room. We had a great “walk down memory lane” as we leafed through several photo albums dating back to the early days of ladies’ golf, including a 1993 collection of the first Tee Time Potluck (Pitch In) at Mary and Joe Patrick’s house. In addition, we took down the many collages we had accumulated over the years. Thanks to all who helped with this project, especially Fermina Evans and Marcia Schwyn who will store these items for us.

Despite the heat and humidity, we had our group of faithful players participating during the past month. The team of Judy Blake, Jo Ann Gibbs, Sue Huey and Rick Tranquilli won the Tee Time golf on 6/20. Pat Pollak came in first with Sue Huey second in the Individual Stroke Play on 6/22. Playing our new 411 game on 6/29, Teresa Carroll had the best score with Barbara Fratarcangelo and Sue Huey tied for second place. The Individual Stroke Play on July 6 was won by Jo Ann Gibbs with Sue Huey second. And, one of our newer members, Cherie Bailey, won the Blind Hole Event on 7/13 with a 29 followed by Marcia Schwyn’s 31. Congratulations to all!

Many thanks to Jo Ann Gibbs and Joan Pruett who took charge of July’s golf, to Sue Huey for June’s Mexican Potluck and to Cherie Bailey for the Summer Picnic in July. As always, Jo Ann’s help with the dinners is much appreciated.

Make note: Joan Street is Director of the Month for August, and Judy Blake is hosting the Potluck Dinner on Tuesday, August 15. Be sure to check your e-mail for details and remember to sign up in the Brown Book in the Pro Shop. Also, due to the construction, the Exchange with multiple other 9 hole groups scheduled here for November 9 will be rescheduled for November 2018.

Lastly, mark your calendar for our Quarterly Luncheon Meeting following golf on Thursday, September 7 and the Heritage Member/Guest event, CASINO ROYALE, starting September 28. Even if you don’t play in the latter’s golf events, the social activities will be great!

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Ladies 18 Hole Association

Marianne Tillman, President

Greetings from North Carolina! No bear sightings yet, but I did see a Momma Otter and her three pups on my morning walk with Fred the other day. Very exciting.

There are lots of changes happening in Port Royal Plantation! The planned Beach House and the new tennis facility that Heritage will begin constructing in the next year will have many benefits but we will need lots of patience in the coming year while we await completion of these projects. Our friends in the Pro Shop, Ben, Aric and Carol, have provided us with assistance in finding areas to store our 18 Hole Golf Group possessions. They have also made a location available for our Ringer Board. Thank you all.

On June 28th Jolanta Taylor held a 95th birthday party at the Beach House for Mary Hickey, her dear friend and neighbor. Seventeen ladies joined in this surprise, and Sophie Burger arranged for a special serenade from Larry Perigo of the Headliners. Mary sends her thanks to the PR ladies for their cards and letters and for making her 95th such a joyous occasion.

This Sept. 12th we will be playing our annual Sadie Hawkins Tournament (rain date, Sept. 19th). If you haven’t yet asked your guest, please do. Tricia Higgins will be emailing everyone with details for the sign up. The format will be a better ball of two. This year we have constraints regarding our usual follow up Potluck and, as most players went in for lunch following golf last year, the Board has decided to go with that idea but provide beer for everyone! So play, come in for refreshments and lunch with your partner, and the winners will be announced and cash prizes distributed.

Keep hydrating and finding that shady spot when you can out on the course.

And speaking of shady spots, August 21st will bring Hilton Head Island a Solar Eclipse. The totality of this eclipse lies only in the continental United States. It begins in Oregon and, lasting 94 minutes, will leave our continent from South Carolina. Unfortunately, we will experience only a partial eclipse on Hilton Head beginning at 1:15 PM, and it will last only about 3 minutes. I tell you all this because it is especially important to remember never to look directly at the eclipse and to get the special glasses needed to protect your eyes while viewing this phenomenon. So, if you happen to be playing golf at 1:15, walking the beach, or anywhere outside on the 21st, be prepared!

I look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

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On June 28th Jolanta Taylor held a 95th birthday party at the Beach House for Mary Hickey, her dear friend and neighbor. Seventeen ladies joined in this surprise and Sophie Burger arranged for a special serenade from Larry Perigo of the Headliners. Mary sends her thanks to the PR ladies for their cards and letters and for making her 95th such a joyous occasion.

Hello all Port Royal Ladies, Mid Caps has changed to Coastal Carolina Ladies League and will include teams from golf clubs in Beaufort County, South Carolina The League will include: Callawassie/Sun City, Country Club of Hilton Head, Dataw Island, Fripp Island, Island West/Pinecrest, Moss Creek, Oldfield/Rose Hill, Palmetto Hall Plantation, Port Royal Golf Club, and The Golf Club at Indigo Run. (some clubs have merged since they were having difficulty fielding a team) The format will stay the same as before and the purpose is to give players an opportunity to experience competitive play at various local golf courses, to become familiar with the Rules of Golf, to meet new people, develop friendships, camaraderie and collegiality, and to have fun.

2017 - 2018 Schedule for Coastal Carolina Ladies League Friday—September 22, 2017—Fripp Island Friday —October 11, 2017—Palmetto Hall

Monday—November 6, 2017—Port Royal

End of the Month Mixed Couple Golf Events

Co-Chairs: Larry and Polly Jackson

These monthly events (except for the President’s Cup and The Husband and Wife Championship) are designed for teams of two men and two ladies.

All players must have a valid USGA index. Participants are required to sign up their foursome in advance in the book located in the Golf Shop. You must also make their own tee times (except for the President’s Cup). Men may choose to play from the white or black tees and should indicate their choice on the sign-up sheet. Ladies play from the green tees. Handicaps will be adjusted to reflect the differences in course ratings from each set of tees.

Non-member guests are invited to play without green fees on the designated Guest Days.

Scorecards should be turned in to the Golf Shop as soon as play is completed or no later than 5 PM on the day of play. In order to be eligible for prizes, scorecards must be turned in and the scores for each member of the team must be posted for handicap purposes.

Twilight Golf Results: Sunday, June 26 EOM Results Friday, July 14th Guest Day Best Ball: 1st place with a score of 32 1 st place with a score of 124: Narenda Sharma, Brad Simpson, Judy Amy Ray, Gay Halleman, Jack Ray, Robinson Doug Stevens 2 nd place with a score of 128: 2nd place tie with a score of 33 Judy Arden, Judy Robinson, Howard Peter Moore, John Robinson, Gerda Carney Arden, John Robinson 3 rd place with a score of 134 Polly Jackson, Heather Garmston, Larry Jackson, Chris Garmston 4 th place with a score of 138 Betsy Papale, Jolanta Taylor, Bill Papale, Tony Berkant

Upcoming Couples Golf Events: Sunday, August 27: Heat Wave Beater: The team score will be the two best balls on holes 1-9, one best ball on holes 10-18. (90% handicap)

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Sunday, August 27, 6:00pm Choice of EntrĂŠe Classic South Carolina Shrimp and Grits Or Chicken Breast stuffed with Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach, Touched with Midori Sauce over Creamy Risotto Includes Mixed Greens Caprese and Turtle Brownie Sundae

$25.00 Inclusive Per Couple, $12.50 Per Single For reservations, please contact Ted at 843.681.1700 by 8/21 No other discounts apply

From The Pro Parking and Bag Drop Update With the closure of the former Property Owners’ parking lot, we have reserved the closest spaces in the parking lot for Member Parking. As you utilize the Club, I would encourage Members to stop at the Bag Drop first if you’re bringing clubs with you or if you need assistance from the parking lot. Our staff is here and happy to help!

Thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience as we work to build a better Port Royal Golf and Racquet Club.

Ben Smith, Head Pro Champions Cup Update Champions Retreat has set the date for this year’s trip, and we’ll be going up Monday, September 18th through Wednesday, September 20th. We’re going to be joining a handful of our sister Heritage Clubs from across the country for the first annual Heritage Cup. The Heritage Cup is setup to be a fun, 36-hole event as our Club competes against our sister Clubs.

With the date being moved up from last year’s trip, we’re making an adjustment to our 2017 Champions Cup schedule. The Super Men’s Day on August 16th will be our final event on this year’s points schedule, and we’ll make our invitations for the trip after the event. Remember, we’re inviting the top four finishers on the points list and two Members who played in the most events. All 2017 events after the Super Men’s Day will begin our 2018 Champions Cup season, including this year’s Club Championship.

Champions Club Event Super Men’s Day Wednesday, August 16th • Mixed Tee Foursomes • 9:00 am Shotgun Start on Barony Sign-Up in the Book in the Pro Shop by Monday, August 14th.

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Twilight at the Club Friday, August 11 Golf – 4pm Shotgun 9 hole mixed foursome “step-aside” scramble $2 entry fee charged to your account

Tennis 4-6 pm Mixed Doubles Round Robin with Prizes

Dinner – 6:30pm All members (Golf, Tennis & Social) are invited to the cookout

Hamburgers and Chicken Sandwich with all the fixin’s, side salads, dessert, tea and coffee $10.95 inclusive SIGN UP NOW! The Board will provide beer and wine starting at 6:30 while supplies last

Please sign up for golf, dinner or both on the sign up sheet now located in the Golf Shop by 6pm, August 8.

ATTENTION SINGLES: The golf scramble is not just for couples, singles are welcome to play. We will match you up with a team.

The Twilight Team Gary & Tricia Higgins and Don & Tammie Blank

Wimbledon With Strawberries on Top Thanks to Bill Burger, Tricia Higgins, Denny and Tanda Bianco, and all the staff members who planned and participated in the “Twilight at Wimbledon Court�

Round Robin held on June 29. This event has become a favorite of many members who enjoy competing with and against the wonderful staff at our club. Tennis was followed by a casual dinner completed with a strawberries and cream dessert - in anticipation of the Wimbledon tournament. Thanks to all who made it happen!

Improve Your Tennis Daily clinics are available as follows: Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 10:00 am Fast-Action Drills Monday through Friday 10:00am to 11:00am Stroke of the Day Drills: Monday-Volley, Tuesday-Forehand, Wednesday-Backhand, Thursday-Serve, Friday-Overhead Also, look for the dates and times of the Members Only clinics in the club house.

Racquets Up! Tennis Center New Address-10 Clubhouse Drive Jan Schuppert, The long-anticipated address change for Vice President PRRC from 5 Wimbledon Court to 10 In the new complex, we will share a Clubhouse Drive will occur within the next clubhouse and pro shop with the golf year as the sale of the current complex has members. The check-in program will be been finalized. According to built into this area.

Rick Shoemaker, Heritage Director of Heritage is currently working on a Operations, the target goal for this rendering of this new tennis facility transition is Spring 2018. He estimates that which will be displayed for all to peruse construction should take approximately in the near future. nine months with fair weather. However, Rick Shoemaker also stated that Phase we have a one-year lease back of our Two of the Club Renovation will include a current complex to ensure that there will new fitness center located behind the be no interruption in play or programs Administration Room. This should throughout construction of the new. consolidate all aspects of Port Royal The new facility will consist of eight Har- Plantation Club.

Tru Tennis Courts and two Pickleball Pro Tennis Exhibition at PRRC Courts. The new tennis courts will be constructed with the latest technology Mark your calendars – On Friday, August referred to as HydroCourts. In short, the 25, Port Royal Racquet Club is hosting a courts are watered continuously via a Pro Exhibition featuring LSU Freshman of subsurface irrigation system and allows for the Year, #1 Singles Player Jade Lewis, minimal downtime.

The increased court playing with her coach/father, our own availability will provide up to an additional 1 Dana Landin, and a To-Be-Announced to 1 ½ hours of court time per court each fourth player. Jade comes back to Port day. This added time will help ensure the Royal after enjoying a great spring Down new center provides the access for our Under where she competed against Venus commitments to members, guests and Williams taking her to a three-set match outings throughout the year. We are also in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a assured that all currently offered limited opportunity for the members and programming and clinics will continue into staff only. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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FromGames The Games Room From The Room First Wednesday Mah Jongg Nancy Fisher

First Wednesday Mah Jongg will take place on Wednesday August 2nd and is open to all club members who know how to play.

New members are welcome. We meet at 12 Noon in the Member's Dining Room for lunch followed by play.

Please contact Nancy Fisher at fisheronhhi@gmail.com or call 843-6893933 if you plan to attend so that we have the proper number of Mah Jongg sets.

First Friday BridgeJoan Heller

First Friday Luncheon/Bridge will be held this month on August 4th at 11:15 with lunch served promptly at 11:30.

To reserve a table of four please call me at 843-681-4720 or send an e-mail to hellerhltnhd@hargray.com no later than Monday, July 31st.

If you would like to play but are not in a foursome, please call me. We are often in need of substitutes. Or perhaps you and your friends can put together a table of four. Let me know, and we can set you up.

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August 2017 Sunday

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12:00 Mah Jongg

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11:15am Luncheon Bridge 3pm Men’s Tennis Clinic

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4:00 Twilight Golf and Tennis 6:30 Twilight Dinner

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9am Men’s Champions Cup Event 4:00pm PRPC Board Meeting

7:00 Evening Bridge

9am Robbers’ Row Golf Event 3:00pm Women’s Tennis Clinic

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25 Island Pro Tennis Exhibition

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September 2017 Sunday

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Friday 1 11:15am Luncheon Bridge

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3pm Men’s Tennis Clinic

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Every Thursday 4:00 Twilight Golf and 4:30-6:30pm Tennis

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6:30 Twilight Dinner 10

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13 3:00pm PRPC Board Meeting 5pm New Member Cocktails

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15 3:00pm Women’s Tennis Clinic

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21 7:00 Evening Bridge

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24 EOM Golf Two Ball Nassau

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Heritage Invitational

Heritage Invitational

Heritage Invitational