The Putter: June 2017

IN THIS ISSUE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> June 2017

President’s Message

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From The Editor

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End of the Month

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From The Links

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From The Courts Twilight at The Club From The Games Room Member’s Calendar

Save the Date!

President’s Message

Friday, June 9

Twilight Golf, Tennis Social Have you voted? Our new monthly publication for members Dinner

From: Judy Robinson

is in need of a name. Kindly check out Editor Jim Stauffer’s column for an easy way to record your choice by email! And please take some extra time to read our chairmen’s letters and the advertisements of upcoming events. We’re working to keep you informed and involved!

“Summertime and the livin' is easy.”

June sends us into scenes of summer: visits from family and friends, extra time on our lovely beaches, early morning golf and tennis games and relaxing evenings to reminisce and cool off or to join friends for dinner at the club.

Our calendar is light, reflecting that our part-time residents have headed north, and hot temperatures have slowed us!

June 9 - Twilight Golf and Tennis and Dinner (fun games followed by dinner with a keg of beer and carafes of wine, courtesy of the BOG.) June 16 - Members Dinner and Mixed Couples Bridge – we’re trying a requested get together; popular in the past. Let’s deal a grand slam in the Members Dining Room!

June 25 - End of Month Golf and Dinner: Member-Guest event. Make your foursome and plan to show off our beautiful Barony with dinner to follow.

The recent increase in the number of PRPC memberships has enriched the activity fee fund. At the May BOG meeting, it was voted to return those funds to the members who participate in golf (18 hole Ladies, 9 Hole Ladies and Men’s Golf) and tennis. The funds are to be used to improve the golf or tennis experience for all participating members.

In addition, the Board has also increased funds for the social committee so as to enhance those events. We are excited to see the memberships growing.

Please welcome our new members! (They are listed on the membership roster in the portal as well as in each monthly newsletter.)

Remember to dress with the sun in mind and to grab that extra bottle of water for hydration.

Enjoy our easy summer days!

Friday, June 16 Member’s Dinner with Couples Social Bridge at the Club

Sunday, June 25 End of Month Mixed Golf – Guest Day

Thursday, June 29 Tennis Round Robin – “Strawberries and Cream”

Friday, July 14 Twilight Golf, Tennis Social Dinner

Sunday, July 30 End of Month Mixed Golf

From The Editor Jim Stauffer Thanks to everyone who commented regarding the new newsletter look and format.

We have had many positive comments and suggestions. We have worked to incorporate the suggested changes into the June issue.

There were 50 names submitted for our Club newsletter. The Board of Governors has narrowed the list down to 5 names. Now it is your turn to vote. Below are the 5 choices for the new name.

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The Sounds of Port Royal The Royal Beat Around the Clubhouse Port Royal Voice Royal Times

Please submit your vote for the new name to the following email address:

prpcvote@gmail.com Voting ends Friday, June 9th.

Please give a warm welcome to new Port Royal Members: Richard & Joyce Lancione – Resident Family Golf 31 Fort Walker Dr. 843-707-7818 |740-391-6726 (cell) richardlancione@comcast.net joylancione@comcast.net Be sure to give them a Port Royal welcome when you see them at the club!

Every Tuesday in June!

Bucket of Peel n’ Eat Shrimp (1lb) with Coleslaw and Cornbread!

$19.95

EOM

End of the Month Mixed Golf Co-Chairs: Larry and Polly Jackson These monthly events (except 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 in the Pro Shop and to 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 Pro 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.

Results for the Husband & Wife Championship: 1st (score 52) Bill and Betsy Papale 2nd (score 57) Howard and Judy Arden 3rd (score 59) John and Judy Robinson Friday, June 9th Twilight Golf: Mixed teams 9 hole step aside scramble. Pro shop makes team pairings.

Sunday, June25 Guest Day Best Ball: The team score will be the sum of the two best net scores on each hole. (90% Handicap) Sunday, July 3 Summer Foursome: The team score will be the best net score of the men plus the best net of the ladies on each hole. (90% Handicap)

May Member Picnic Dinner

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Ladies 18 Hole Association

Marianne Tillman, President

In April we played our Member-Member Match Play Tournament and the winners for 2017 are:

From the Links

It's hard to believe that we are almost halfway through another year and that summer will be upon us shortly. Soon, those of us on a permanent vacation will be swarmed by those enjoying their brief vacations here on Hilton Head. On the course we will need all the water we can take in, ice in our buckets, insect repellent, and lots of sunscreen to get through the heat and conditions that are a part of life here in the Low Country.

Flight 1, Barb Steiger and Mary Zych Flight 2, Tricia Higgins and Marianne Tillman Flight 3, Dinny Cuthbertson and Sylvia Sakuta. Congratulations. Thank you to all the participants.

In May we enjoyed our Member-Guest Tournament, "50 Shades of Green", with a cocktail party at the Beach House on Monday the 1st. Thank you to our bartenders, Bill Papale, Howard Strauss, and Pete White. They were such good sports and ever so professional looking, as you can see in the enclosed photo. The next morning we enjoyed breakfast on the verandah, and a very well organized tournament with goodie bags filled with delicious green goodies. At lunch we were treated to green hummus, green champagne and a lobster- shrimp salad followed by dessert, green, of course. The centerpiece included herbs for the garden and each of us got a small piece of greenery to take home. We had over 30 teams participating. Our MemberGuest committees never disappoint us with their ingenuity, unique themes, and hard work. We thank Jolanta Taylor, Cheryl Moore, Carolyn Strauss, Yvonne White and Betsy Papale for putting this event together. Members and guests commented on how beautiful Robber's looked and played. Thank you Heritage and thank you Ben and Aric for the enthusiasm you always show for our events.

And speaking of never disappointing and enthusiasm, please check out the photo of Becky Guin all decked out for our "50 Shades of Green" tournament.

On June 6th we will have our Potluck at the Beach House. Please don't forget to sign up in the Brown Book in the Pro Shop for an appetizer, entree or dessert. I have been assured that the

Beach House will really be dismantled and is coming down Our last demolition theme may have been a bit premature it seems. The theme for our June Potluck will be "Summer Solstice", with casual picnic fare requested.

We have an updated photo collage in the Ladies Locker room. Carol Duffin and I have been busy trying to gather photos. The Nine Holers have outdone us in documenting all the fun they have so we have to step it up!

Come celebrate The Ladies 18Hole Golf Group

The Summer Solstice

Potluck Dinner

Beach House Tuesday, June 6, 2017

6 p.m.

Sign up in the BROWN BOOK in the Pro Shop

Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association

Joan Whitaker, President

Many thanks to the PRPC Board for the increase of our membership activity fund based upon the growth of our club’s membership base. It is good news to realize this growth in members and the benefits that come with it.

Enhancing our golf activities is a welcome venture as we continue to make plans for our big multi club 9 hole exchange in November. What a wonderful way it will be to showcase our Port Royal facilities. Special thanks to Pat Pollak for pursuing this extra stipend.

Tee Time Golf on April 18 was really competitive with just 1 stroke separating the teams. Sue Huey, Mary Lou Murphy, Joan Whitaker and Sam Pruett took 1st place by a MOC over Fermina Evans, Jo Ann Gibbs, Bill Huey and Jon Wormley with Joan Pruett, Joan Street, Geo Evans and Jim Murphy coming in third.

On 4/19, Jo Ann Gibbs, Ellie Kyle, Marcia Schwyn and Sally Ann Wormley participated in a nine hole exchange at Dolphin Head. A fun time was had by all, but Sally Ann had a blast taking home prizes for the winning team and closest to the pin!

The very next day, Sally Ann continued her winning ways by scoring the best in our Individual Stableford game with Jo Ann Gibbs second. (Sally Ann, did you buy a Lottery Ticket during that streak?) On 4/27 Sue Huey edged out Jo Ann Gibbs for the win in our Low Putts contest.

On May 4 we had our Low Net Tournament. The winner will be announced in December at our award’s luncheon. On May 11, we had our fun Skins Game with multiple winners: Mary Lou Murphy had 7 skins, Ellie Kyle had 5, Pat Pollak and Marcia Schwyn had 4 apiece, Fermina Evans had 3, Sue Huey had 2 with Joan Pruett and Joan Whitaker having 1 each.

I hosted the Tee Time Potluck on May 16 which was a “Brats and BBQ” Theme including sides of pasta salad, baked beans and other picnic style dishes. It was a great way to kick off the start of the summer season on Hilton Head. Weather was super for those who participated in the golf. The winning team was: Sue Huey, Ellie Kyle, Mary Lou Murphy and Geo Evans. Once again, with good pairings, only one stroke separated the teams. Second place went to Judy Blake, Fermina Evans, Bill Huey and Jim Murphy with Jo Ann Gibbs, Marcia Schwyn, Dave Hair and Tom Street coming in third.

Thanks so much to Judy Blake who was the DOM in May and to Jo Ann Gibbs who helped me with the Potluck. A very special Thank You to Ellie Kyle who has so kindly volunteered to take over our Tee Time Golf. Words cannot describe how very much we are missing our dear fellow nine holer, Jane McGahee. Jane loved our group and our potlucks and she organized our Tee Time Golf for many years. We are consoled to have Ellie stepping forward to continue to take on the responsibility of the golf. Ellie, know that we are ready and willing to lend you a hand.

I will be the DOM this month. Please be sure to sign up to play by noon time the prior Tuesday. Sue Huey is in charge of the Monthly Potluck on 6/20. Check your e-mails for details.

An important reminder: If and when you plan to play in addition to our scheduled Thursdays, please be sure to “Check In” at the Pro Shop desk before going to the course. Heritage appreciates the cooperation of all members in this endeavor so let’s be diligent. Thanks.

Golf Chairman’s Report Weather continues to cooperate although we need rain badly.

Without rain, water restrictions by the City is always a possibility. Heritage is doing its best.

Jon Wormley Our courses remain in excellent condition, and the credit goes to the staff of Heritage. They are working hard to improve the golfing and tennis experiences we as members are enjoying.

We continue to ask for your patience and understanding as work continues on improving the playing conditions. Several of you have expressed your views on the density of mulch on several of our golfing holes. Be assured Heritage appreciates the positive and constructive comments. They are committed to address the mulch situation, but it will take some time and of course it does take funding.

As we head into the summer months, we are seeing a number of members heading, or planning to head, north. We look forward to your return whenever that may be and your participation in our golfing activities.

The Wormley’s and the Garmston’s along with assistance from Ben, Ann and Chef Eric are hard at work planning another great Member – Guest on September 28 – 30th. SAVE THE DATE – INVITE YOUR GUESTS. Entry forms will soon be available. Have a question? Contact Ben or myself. Success is always dependent on member participation. Join in the fun.

2017 Heritage Invitational September 28 - 30 Book your partners and save the date!

Look for details in next month’s Newsletter.

May 17th Super Men’s Day 1st Place Winners Tom Street, Joe Patrick, Bob Puls, Lanny Bailey Mike Hall Greetings from the Men’s Golf Committee!

We had another great turn out for our 2nd Major Tournament—the Individual Match Play Tournament held in April. Coming in first in the Champion’s Flight was Lanny Bailey. In the White Tee Flights, Don Muehlberger won White Tee Flight 1 and Kelly Kellenberger won White Tee Flight 2. Wes Warren won the Black Tee Flight. Congratulations to all the winners!!

The Pro Shop has posted the 2017 Championship Cup points standings accumulated thru the end of April. As we enter the warm summer months, in addition to our normal weekly events there will be a Champion’s Cup Event in June and July, and August; and then in September we will have our annual Member-Guest Heritage invitational Tournament— which is always a great event. If you haven’t played in this event before, I would encourage you to consider playing this year. Following that, we have our final two major tournaments for the year—the Men’s Club Championship Individual Stroke Play Tournament in October and the Member-Member Two Man Match Play Tournament in November. So keep accumulating those C-Cup points.

Also, both Barony and Robber’s Row are in great shape. I have heard numerous comments from members that the courses are in the best shape they can remember. Many thanks to Heritage, especially Charlie and his crew for their efforts.

Finally, thanks to our members for your increased participation in PRGC events. The Golf Committee is always looking for feedback and suggestions on how we can enhance our member’s involvement and improve the golfing experience.

And again, as a reminder, please remember to fill divots, repair ball marks and rake sand traps for the folks following you. See you on the Links!!

From The Courts PRRC Designated a Gold Medal Tennis Resort

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Congratulations to all of the managers and Along with the arrival of the jasmine staff of Port Royal Racquet Club for their blossoms in full bloom and scent at our contributions in being chosen for the second tennis courts each spring come the snow consecutive year by Tennis Resorts Online to Jan Schuppert, birds, the school groups, and the seniors, be one of the top twenty-five world tennis Vice President eager to share our courts. resorts of 2016 and 2017. This designation is based on surveys submitted by thousands of tennis players from Hilton Head provides the right climate and PRRC all over the world who are asked to recommend places provides the right environment. In spite of where they love to play tennis. To determine the Hurricane Matthew, this year has been no rankings, Tennis Resorts Online asks questions about exception. the overall experience of the guests, tennis instruction It started in March when forty-eight high schoolers offered at the resorts, quality of the teaching staff, from Rye, NY arrived for a preseason week of services provided, and other aspects of players’ clinics and round-robins. experiences at the resorts. It is a great honor to rank Then in April, thirty-five players arrived from among the Gold Medalists, especially two years in a McClean, VA-visiting us for the thirtieth year. They row, and this reflects the hard work and dedication of were followed by seventy-two Canadians who also our staff. make a yearly pilgrimage to Port Royal for pleasant

Port Royal Racquet Club Super Senior Team Invitational Tournament

Port Royal Racquet Club hosted the Super Senior Men’s Invitational Team Tennis Championship from May 16 through May 18, 2017. This event resulted in some great tennis with players from ten teams who gathered here from all around the eastern half of the US. The championship was won by the Southern team from the Atlanta Area, their third win in four years, defeating Naples 3-0. Based on the success of this tournament, the teams are looking forward to returning next year possibly with two additional teams.

Our local team from Hilton Head, including club members Dave Pardington, Rick Rickenbach, Tom Aholt and Tim Arr, placed eighth.

Congratulations to all the Port Royal people who made this such a successful event again!

weather and good tennis.

And then in May we were visited by an Ultimate Doubles group, thirty-five players from all over the US, who have been coming now for fifteen years. PRRC also hosted small groups from WV and TN. The grand finale of this Spring Invasion was the fourth Super Seniors Tournament, hosted

by PRRC, in which approximately eighty of the best senior doubles players in the country competed here on our courts.

Manager Denny Bianco thanks all of you, the members of Port Royal Racquet Club, for your patience, and flexibility in planning and sharing court times during this- the busiest time of the year.

Super Seniors Tournament

PRRC Super Senior Tom Aholt.

PRRC Super Senior Rick Rickenbach.

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.

Tennis at Wimbledon Court Round Robin Member- Staff Tennis Thursday, June 29, 2017 3pm Tennis 5:30 Dinner at The Beach House $10/person Sign-up Today in the Tennis Pro Shop

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

Tennis 4-6pm 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 outdoor bulletin board sheet by 6pm, June 6.

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

What a great turnout for May’s Friday Night Twilight dinner on the Veranda. We had summer time weather with temperatures in the 80’s. All the members enjoyed the lively golf and tennis conversation, along with Chef Eric’s grilled burgers and chicken.

Congratulations to the following winners!

Golf Step Aside Scramble 1st Place: Polly Jackson. Dave Hair, Rick Tranquilli 2nd Place: Heather Garmston, Marcia Schwyn, Tony Berkant, Doug Waldrop

Tennis Mixed Doubles Round Robin 1st Place Women: Janet Fleming 1st Place Men: Larry Fleming Raffle Prize Winners: Donna Renbarger, John Kellom

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

First Wednesday Mah Jongg will take place on June 7. Please meet at 12 Noon in the Members’ Dining Room for lunch followed by play. Any club member who knows how to play Mah Jongg is welcome to join us for First Wednesday Mah Jongg.

Tammie Blank will handle reservations this month. If you plan to attend please contact Tammie at tamsen@att.net

First Friday BridgeJoan Heller

First Friday Luncheon/Bridge will be held this month on June 2nd 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, May 29.

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.

June 2017 Sunday

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

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25 EOM Golf Best Ball & Guest Day Members’ Dinner

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18 Hole Golf Day 1 Ringer Tournament & 6:00 Pot Luck Dinner

12:00 Mah Jongg

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18 Holer Golf Day 2 Ringer Tournament

3:00 PRPC Board Meeting

7:00 Evening Bridge

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9 Holer TeeTime and Dinner

Men’s Champions Cup Event

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

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3pm Women’s Tennis Clinic Members’ Couples Bridge Dinner

Round Robin Tennis and DInner

July 2017 Sunday

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12 3:00 PRPC Board Meeting

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Friday 7 Men’s Tennis Clinic Luncheon Bridge

Bobby Ryder 13 14

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

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30 EOM GolfSummer Foursome

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19 Men’s Champions Cup Event

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26 Beer Tasting Festival

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7:00 Evening Bridge

21 Women’s Tennis Clinic

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