Wexford Club Times | December 2022/January 2023

In This Issue

Message from the GM, 2

Letter from the Board President, 3 Annual Meeting, 4 Committee Volunteers, 4 Employees of the Quarter, 5 Clubhouse Corner, 6-7 Harbour/Yacht Club, 8-10 Security News, 11 Tennis & Pickleball, 12-13 Golf, 14-15 Foundation News, 16 Wexford Clubs, 17

Member Photo Gallery, 18 Calendar, 19-20

Welcome

Dear Members,

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Search Committee and Board of Directors for granting me the opportunity to lead the team and be part of the Wexford family. The schedule over the last few weeks has given me the opportunity to meet many of the staff while working on relocating from colder climates in Vermont. As of December 5th, I will be at Wexford full-time and look forward to building lasting relationships with staff and membership.

Wexford Briefly

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers:

President: Vince Sullivan

Vice President: Sue MacCormack

Treasurer: Stephen Carter

Secretary: Mary Boland

Directors: Bill Busch

Lynn Looby

Harry Mellon

Terry Ramey

Chris Wycoff

ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 843-686-6950

Now onto a little bit more about me and my family. My wife Heather, daughter Scout-Kelly and our furry four-legged family include a 6-yearold Labrador retriever and 1 year old orange Tabby cat. We have enjoyed the last eight years in New England but the Low country is much closer to home given we spent many years on the southwest coast of Florida. Not to mention we expect the winter weather to be much more to our liking.

From a professional standpoint, I have been the General ManagerCOO at Dorset Field Club in Dorset Vermont since October of 2014. With the help of staff and guidance from the Board of Governors, we were able to differentiate the club from the competition and turned DFC into a year-round facility with winter racquets, dining, and cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Prior to Dorset I was the Club

Manager at Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida. My professional background includes 25+ years in progressive club management, architecture and construction project management and marine construction. I look forward to applying those skills collaborating with staff and member feedback to further develop the current Amenities and Enhancement Plan with a focus on making Wexford the premier private club facility in the Low country.

In closing, I wanted to send out a special thank you to interim General Manager Craig Martin who has been instrumental with this great opportunity and who I will lean on in the coming weeks during my transition.

I look forward to meeting you all very soon

Be Well, Patrick

Patrick McGuire General Manager

Wishing all our members a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

FROM THE WEXFORD HOA

Letter from the Board President

Hello Neighbors,

As we approach the holidays and end of another year, we have much going on in our community as members and staff alike prepare to host, and enjoy festive times with, our families and friends.

Let me start by welcoming our new General Manager Patrick McGuire and his family to Wexford. We are pleased that Patrick was able to join us onsite in November to spend time with and introduce himself to the Wexford team during their quarterly employee meeting. He begins work on a full-time basis on December 5th and will speak to our members at our 2022 Annual Meeting on December 9th. Please introduce yourself and welcome him warmly and help him get to know our Wexford members. To assist Patrick in acclimating to Wexford, Craig Martin, interim GM, will be working with him and our senior managers throughout the month of December. Craig has been highly instrumental in bringing his own energy, enthusiasm, and steadiness to Wexford since mid-summer. Thank you, Craig, for your sincerity, professionalism, and contributions while at Wexford. You have greatly helped us move ahead in a positive way!

Sullivan President

and the ‘team first’ attitude they bring to work every day. The plan is to conduct employee and member surveys annually to learn where we can improve and focus resources on membership and staff interests. In keeping with longstanding tradition, Wexford members once again contributed solidly to the Employee Holiday Fund to provide staff with holiday bonuses at a time when most helpful. The Holiday Fund is provided to eligible staff employees, excluding department managers, and is distributed in midDecember. On behalf of the Board and our employees, thanks to all Wexford members for your generosity and contributions! Our staff appreciate your kindness.

I want to extend a special thanks to all committee volunteers for their time and input. We had a record number of applicants this year to serve on our 13 committees. I’m so thankful for their time and work. It was fun hosting both Welcome and Year-end thankyou “Happy Hour” events this year for all committee members to show Wexford’s appreciation for your involvement.

Lastly three of us have completed our Board term including Sue MacCormack, Bill Busch and myself. My deepest appreciation goes to Bill and Sue for their time and thoughtfulness in fulfilling their civic volunteer role. While faced with the challenges of Covid, the dynamics of management transitions, and the welcoming of a record number of new Wexford members to our community, your support in working for the greater good of Wexford was most valued.

Our senior managers’ leadership has been such a strength in our transition success this year, and I can’t thank them enough for their time, insight, and execution. Our employee engagement survey results were exceptional, exceeding benchmark data from our survey partner, Club Benchmarking. The support and teamwork identified in the report is a credit to all Wexford staff

Thanks to all Wexford members and staff for making Wexford the premiere place to live and work on Hilton Head. Have a safe, healthy, and fun holiday!

Wexford Employee Holiday Fund

Please consider donating to the Wexford Employee Holiday Fund, a time-honored tradition, to show our appreciation of the staff’s dedication and commitment to elevating the Wexford experience, contribute to the beauty and sense of community we enjoy each day and make Wexford one of the premier communities in Hilton Head.

Sincerely, Vince

Vince

From: Wexford Members

Annual Meeting

Friday,

December 9th at 4:00pm

Voting is now open for the 2022 Annual Meeting. Members are encouraged to vote electronically and should have received an email from elections@vote-now.com with their voting credentials. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam or junk folders before contacting Christine McDonnell at cmcdonnell@wexfordhiltonhead.com.

As a reminder, there is one vote allowed per property. Members can expect the following with online voting:

• Owners will receive an email invitation in their personal email account.

• The invitation includes a link to the secure site with the Voter’s personal registration code embedded. Once a

ballot has been cast using this code, it will not work again.

• For the Annual Meeting ballot, voters will make their selection of candidates. A verification screen then shows the candidates chosen, and alerts about any undervotes. The voter can return to the ballot to make changes if necessary.

• For any other voting, including budgets, a full description of the information is included as a link within the ballot.

• To navigate the ballot, use the

menu icons on the lefthand side of your screen. Do not click on the back button of your browser window. This is for security reasons.

• Wexford HOA Administration will be able to assist in the following situations: email address change, resend invitation email, and verify vote submission (but cannot see any details of the vote).

All electronic votes and paper ballots will be submitted to the Wexford Legal Team for official counting. Any technical questions may be directed to Christine McDonnell at cmcdonnell@ wexfordhiltonhead.com.

If you would like additional assistance, please stop by the Member Services desk in the Clubhouse.

2023 Committee Volunteers

Applications Due Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Interested in serving the Wexford community? The HOA and Board of Directors invite you to apply for a committee position in 2023. Committees play a crucial role in supporting the work of the Board of Directors and Wexford staff.

Committees include Amenities & Planning, Architectural Standards, Finance, Golf, Governance, Greens/Landscape, Harbour/Yacht Club, House & Social, Infrastructure, Marketing, Nominating, Safety & Security, and Tennis & Pickleball.

Applications are due Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. Scan the QR code to submit your application.

NOTE: If you served on a 2022 committee, you will need to complete an application to be considered for any 2023 committees.

Employees of the Quarter

Congratulations Wanda Marshall, Employee of the 1st Quarter!

Wanda works in the Harbour Center as our Administrative Assistant and has been part of the Wexford team for 22 years. Wanda provides members with exceptional customer service every day. She is praised by her co-workers for always putting a smile on their faces.

Congratulations Guadalupe Calvo Sanchez, Employee of the 2nd Quarter!

Guadalupe works in Greens and Grounds as one of our Landscapers and has been part of the Wexford team for 13 years. Guadalupe provides members with excellent customer service and consistent productivity in her role. She is praised by her co-workers for her friendly demeanor.

Congratulations Hugo Perez, Employee of the 3rd Quarter!

Hugo works in the Clubhouse as one of our Line Cooks and has been part of the Wexford team for 11 years. Hugo provides members with awesome customer service and creativity in his craft. He is praised by his co-workers for his dependability, which is shown through his hard-working attitude and initiative taken in his role.

Wanda, Guadalupe, and Hugo are an asset to the Wexford Community. Please join us as we honor them for their extraordinary work!

Josh Goetz

Executive Chef

(843) 715-0915

jgoetz@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Clubhouse Corner

Craig Kandravi

Clubhouse Manager

(843) 715-0913

ckandravi@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Santa Brunch

Sunday, December 4th | 11:30am – 2:30pm

He’s making his list and checking it twice, Santa is stopping by Wexford at 1:00pm to meet with children young and old. Members can enjoy a festive brunch buffet featuring a variety of sweet and savory breakfast and lunch favorites. No a la carte dining this day. Adults $38++ | Children (5-12) $18++ | Children 4 and under are complimentary.

Gingerbread House Decorating

Sunday, December 4th | 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Decorating a gingerbread house is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Houses will be pre-assembled and assorted candy-filled cups and decorator icing will be provided. A fun event for both children and adults – and remember, a very special guest will be at the Clubhouse starting at 1:00pm! $15 per Gingerbread House

Festival of Harbour Lights

Sunday, December 4th | Dinner 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Enjoy a Wexford holiday tradition and join us for the 2022 Festival of Harbour Lights. This display of lighted boats showcases the holiday spirit and creativity of the Wexford Yacht Club and is a magical event for all ages to enjoy. Cocktails start at 5:00pm with the official lighting of the boats at 6:00pm. A delicious holiday meal will be served from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Adults $39++ | Children (5-12) $20++ | Children 4 and under are complimentary.

Robert Mosco

Food & Beverage Mgr. (843) 715-0914

rmosco@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Vivienne Smith

Asst. Food & Beverage Mgr. (843) 686-8810

vsmith@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Member Holiday Party [SOLD

OUT]

Saturday, December 10th | Doors open at 6:00pm

As a reminder, the Member Holiday Party will not be a formal sit-down dinner, rather guests can mix and mingle while enjoying food from a variety of food stations, drinks from the bar and entertainment. This is a member only event.

Ugly Sweater Nine & Dine

Friday, December 16th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

The buffet replaces a la carte dinner service. $35++ per person

Cart Parade

Sunday, December 18th | 5:30pm

The Holiday Cart Parade will depart from the Clubhouse to view Wexford’s wonderland of decorated homes throughout the community. After the tour of lights, return to the Clubhouse for a delicious hot cocoa bar and holiday buffet dinner. This replaces a la carte dinner service. Adults $35++ | Children (5-12) $20++ | Children 4 and under are complimentary.

Christmas Eve Brunch

Saturday, December 24th | 11:00am - 2:30pm

Treat yourself to a perfect Christmas Eve brunch — without the cooking. Gather your friends and family at the Clubhouse for a delightful buffet. Adults $38++ | Children (5-12) $18++ | 4 and under complimentary

HOLIDAY HOURS

December 17th — Closed all day (Private Member Event)

December 24th — Close at 2:00pm

December 25th — Closed all day

December 31st — Close at 9:30pm

January 1st-9th — Closed for Scheduled Maintenance

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Saturday, December 31st | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Close out 2022 with a special, 3-course pre fixe dinner including a complimentary champagne toast at the beginning of your meal! Plus, enjoy live entertainment featuring a jazz trio.

JANUARY EVENTS

Meet the Chefs Friday, January 13th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm Meet the culinary minds behind some of your favorite foods as Wexford’s chefs will be front of house serving special signature plates. $40++ per person

An Evening with Mike Saturday, January 28th | 5:30pm – 9:00pm Dinner and dancing are once again on the menu! Back by popular demand, Mike Sweat will be performing live in the Wexford Clubhouse. Reservations required.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Ultimate Super Bowl Tailgate Sunday, February 12th | Kickoff at 12:00pm

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner Tuesday, February 14th | 5:30pm – 9:00pm $75++ per person. Reservations required.

Tour of Italy Wine Dinner Friday, February 24th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Hours of Operation

CLUBHOUSE

Monday Closed Tuesday

DINING

11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch Only (*Bar service until 5pm.)

Wednesday

11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch Only (*Bar Service until 5pm.)

Thursday

11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

Friday

11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

Saturday

11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

Sunday

11:30am – 2:30pm Brunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

TO GO HOURS

To find out the Daily Specials or to place To Go orders, call 843-715-0912 during the listed Clubhouse hours.

CLUBHOUSE BAR

Monday Closed

Tuesday-Wednesday

11:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 11:00am - Close Friday-Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm; 5:00pm - Close

WAVES

Monday - Wednesday Closed

Thursday*

Beverage Service: 11:30am - 8:30pm Food Service: 11:30am - 3:30pm Lunch (No Dinner Service)

Friday - Sunday*

Beverage Service: 11:30am - 8:30pm Food Service: 11:30am - 2:30pm Lunch 5:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner

*Weather permitting

Mark Dryden

Harbour Master

(843) 686-8813

mdryden@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Harbour/ Yacht Club

Wanda Marshall

Administrative Assistant

(843) 686-8813

wmarshall@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Looking for the perfect gift this year?

“So, this is Christmas and what have we done?” We’ve boated, we’ve sailed, we’ve gone on adventures and had some fun.

Now it’s time to think of a gift for your intrepid Captain, the responsible person at the helm, the one who got you out there, and more importantly, brought you safely back again.

Here’s a few suggestions — all the items below are easily found on Amazon or the ’net.

Gerber Multitool

As the #1 selling multi-tool platform to the US military, the MP600 series has been to hell and back. Serving those who serve, this tool is built to be tough and accessible. A one-hand opening design is crucial, as is the durable stainless body, the variety of 14 tools, and multiple versions that are specialized for any situation. Just by the way this is my tool of choice, I have one on my belt for about 30 years, this is my 3rd, two were taken by Poseidon, one I have no idea what happened to it, just disappeared one day. Cost: $60

Douglas Gill Sun Glasses

Designed to perform in the most challenging conditions, the Race Fusion Sunglasses feature 100% UV 400 protection, anti-scratch polarized lens technology and a hydrophobic outer coating that sheds water and reduces salt residue, leaving you with crystal clear perspective regardless of conditions. Benefiting from excellent ventilation to reduce condensation as well as nose and temple grips for an unshakeable fit, they are ideal for the most rigorous activities on and around the water. Perhaps most important of all, they are floatable, so if you drop them all is not lost! Funnily enough I am on my 3rd pair of these as well, first pair I left in a marina, second got eaten by a small brown dog and the current pair, well, they have been over the side twice now, both times I have picked them out of the water and right back on my face. Before these sunglasses I can say with certainty I have probably lost

about $2,000 of sunglasses over the side of boats in the last 30 years. Cost: $130

Spyderco knife

Every Captain or crew member should have a sharp, reliable knife. Spyderco is of superior quality. It is made from H1-Steel which has replaced carbon with nitrogen that retains its sharpness. It has an attainable Rockwell hardness in the high 60s while still retaining its resilience.

The New EDC is an ideal knife for underwater diving, fishing, off-shore, the food industry and all those other professions where rust is not desired. Spyderco knives are corrosion resistant. This knife is completely ambidextrous and utterly impervious to corrosion.

FRN Handle - The bright yellow linerless handle has Bi-Directional Texturing for a secure grip in and out of the water, and four sets of threaded inserts to anchor a versatile, four-position titanium pocket clip. Easy-to-Use: You open the knife with one hand by means of the round hole in the blade, after which, when opened, it is locked by the reliable back-lock. Cost: $102

Pilar Rum

To Stephen Duvall

I will be eternally grateful, he introduced me to Pilar Rum, easily the best and smoothest I have ever had, I now pass this wonderful rum onto you. Here is a tasting box featuring Papa’s Pilar flagship blends: Papa’s Pilar Blonde, Dark (my favourite) and Sherry-Finished Rum. The trifecta is born of the finest rums, each is hand-selected from around the Caribbean, Central, South & North America and then blended in Florida. A rum as bold, yet nuanced as Papa Hemingway himself, Papa’s Pilar Rum is born of a complex creative process inspired by his artistic expression. (Actually, you can really sum it up as being perfect for the all true Seafarers). Cost: $60

Painting of your boat

How about a custom painting of your very own boat?

This type of gift is very thoughtful and makes a perfect present for people who celebrate the purchase of their yacht. Note that the drawing is custom made but needs to be downloaded as a digital product and printed on high-quality paper. You will also need to purchase the frame separately. As an alternative, you could of course have an artist do a commissioned painting, or even just take a photo and then paint the picture yourself, many ways to do this one, all are thoughtful and appreciated. Cost: About $40

Boat Erasers

Think Mr. Clean magic eraser with a little more resilience, these will remove those pesky scuff marks that every boat gets, they’re specially designed to remove marks and grime without the use of harsh chemicals that would damage the boat’s interior, also safe for gelcoat and painted surfaces. Cost: $13

Sea Rock Marine

All boats need lines, in fact, Maggie, if you happen to read this, the Nauti Dog is in need!

Each line is professionally spliced with a 12” eye, 25’ Length Each x 1/2” Diameters. Includes self-fastening ties, for easy storage of your lines when not in use.

Made from high-quality double braided nylon, that offers superior combination of strength and shock absorption. Lines come heat sealed and whipped at throat and bitter ends to avoid fraying and to ensure durability.

While designed for superior strength, these premiumgrade Dock Lines are soft to touch and easy to handle. The end result is dependability, with long life. Cost: $39 per pair

Oceanfast boat

Finally, something every boat owner secretly, or not so secretly wants: a bigger boat. Pictured is one from the land down under, built by Oceanfast in 2004.

Her top speed is 15.5 kn, her cruising speed is 14.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 5500.0 nm at 10.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests, with 13 crew members.

She was designed by Jon Bannemberg, (he gets his own line).

The naval architecture was developed by Oceanfast, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Jon Bannenberg and Craig Beale. She is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium (spelled correctly) with GRP superstructure.

This is a particularly beautiful boat and yes, I’m a little biased, the best thing about this boat is that you can have it for just $19,000,000. I know!! What a bargain!

If you need a captain, I know a guy.

Happy Holidays to all!

Mark

Yacht Club ready to plan 2023 schedule

The Yacht Club Committee will be meeting in early December to start laying out our calendar for 2023. Your suggestions for boating-relat ed activities are always welcomed!

We usually plan to have 3 or 4 multiday trips, several lunch trips, along with fishing tournaments, the new Junior Sailing Program, Docktails, model yacht racing, and safety and education seminars. There is always something going on in the harbour!

This past year, though we did have some scheduling challenges, we had successful multi-day trips to Georgetown and Beaufort, well attended fishing tournaments for Cobia, King Mackerel and Inshore Fishing, great boating safety and education seminars, and a 4th of July filled with nautical events!

Our three big social events of the season: the Blessing of the Fleet, Boat Commissioning and Festival

of Harbour Lights were well attend ed, and Wexford boaters donated their time, boats and a lot of expen sive fuel to support our local Boys and Girls Club day-outing.

We also welcomed our new Com modore Steve Duvall and new Vice Commodore Amy Presley and they will “take command” of the Wexford Yacht Club for an exciting 2023 season of safe nautical fun! See you in 2023!

Beaufort Overnight Trip

Your fellow Yacht Club members had another great time during our annual Wexford Yacht Club trip to Beaufort.

The trip started on Wednesday, November 16th, with four boats taking a pleasant but cool ride to Beaufort. Once the boats were tied down, we went straight to Docktails before a great meal at The Q. On Thursday, the guys did a tour of the Rotten Little Bastard Distillery while the ladies hit the shops on Bay Street. The crews managed another Docktails before having a great meal at the Breakwater restaurant Thursday evening. The group returned to Wexford on Friday morning.

Though unusually cool for this time of year, there were smiles all around!

Inshore Fishing Tournament

The cooler-than-average weather for this time of year played a role in the 2022 Wexford Inshore Fishing Tournament. Seven boats braved temperatures in the 40s with a steady breeze for nothing more than bragging rights. The tournament format was modified slightly this year to include Sheepshead species along with Redfish, Trout and Flounder. The winner was the boat that had the highest total weight of two fish of any of those species. Congratulations goes to defending champion Ethan Timperman for winning again this year with a total weight of 7.6 pounds of Redfish.

OVERALL RESULTS

Winner — Capt. Ethan Timperman

Boat: Dilly Dilly

Crew: Hake Patrick

Combined Weight: 7.6lbs

Second Place — Capt. Bill Busch

Boat: Sarah Jeanne II Crew: Peter Carlson, Rick Anderson, Eric Nguyen

Combined Weight: 5.0lbs

Third Place — Capt. Gary Fisher

Boat: Passing Wind

Crew: Andy Wilson, Grant Fisher

Combined Weight: 3.6lbs

HARBOUR CENTER HOLIDAY HOURS

December 24th — Close at 2:00pm

December 25th — Closed all day

December 31st — Close at 4:00pm

January 1st — Closed all day

Oysters in the Dark!

Watch for scheduling updates for our ever-popular Oyster Roast event that takes place every year in early February. FREE, FREE, FREE oysters! Yup. Lightly steamed and piping hot with however you want to spice ‘em! The usual Docktails rules apply — bring your own drink and an appe tizer to share, but the oysters are on the house! Don’t miss it!

Marvin Morrison

Chief of Security

(843) 686-8817

mmorrison@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Security

Steven Williams

Security Captain

(843) 686-8817

swilliams@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Helpful safety tips for the Holidays

Please keep in mind that you should notify Security as you plan holiday events at your home. Our Team will help you develop a parking plan, so your guests can safely and easily get to your home. As a reminder, the Hilton Head Fire Department does not allow parking on the roadways.

As you consider holiday home decor, please ensure all outside lighting is not embedded on dry straw/grass. Also, do not connect more than one extension cord together (we’ve all seen Christmas Vacation!), rather use a single cord that is long enough to reach the outlet without stretching.

While using a ladder when you put up lights, choose the correct ladder for the job. Double check for a certifica tion mark to ensure your portable ladder complies with applicable standards, and always have a second per son help by keeping a steady hand on the ladder while you’re on it.

Set timers for your holiday light decorations or try a remote device that allows you to turn the switch using your tablet or smartphone. You should always turn off holiday lights when you leave the house unattended or when going to bed.

And when you’re shopping this season, remember that you should keep shopping bags and packages out of sight in your car by placing them in your trunk. Also, be sure to have your keys in your hand before you get to your vehicle.

On a final note, we wish you a wonderful and safe holi day season!

Patrick Mason

Director of Tennis

(843) 686-8816, ext. 150 pmason@wexfordhiltonhead.com

TENNIS TIP:

Tennis & Pickleball

Become a Tennis Chameleon

A player who has the ability to change their strategy, their style of play, and their shot style in the middle of the match has the tools to beat every opponent. Most players are one dimensional and rely on the same shots hit from the same court position every time.

When you are in your lessons and clinic time, work on hitting different spins, speeds, and heights of shots. Work on relaxing and staying back becoming more consistent from the baseline. When you close the net, work on placing the ball into the open court by controlling your speed, depth, and angles!

Mike Pollard

Head Tennis Professional (843) 686-8816, ext. 152 mpollard@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Wexford/Long Cove Challenge

Thursday, December 15th | 2:00pm

Help us keep the plaque here at Wexford again this year! The series is tied up with both Wexford and Long Cove with 14 wins each. Matches will be held at both the Wexford courts and Long Cove courts. After the matches, join us at Long Cove for the player party.

TENNIS TRIVIA

When were the Grandslams founded?

Wimbledon 1877 US Open 1881

French Open 1891 Australian Open 1905

PICKLEBALL TRIVIA

Q: How was Pickleball “born?”

A: Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington state, and Bill Bell, a businessman, dreamed up the sport one day during the summer of 1965. The friends had returned to Pritchard’s home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, after a game of golf, and found their restless families in need of something to do. They picked up a couple of ping pong paddles and a plastic ball and started hitting it around on an old badminton court. Pritchard, Bell, and another friend, Barney McCallum, came up with the official rules shortly thereafter.

TENNIS PROGRAM

*All clinics are $15 per person unless indicated differently.

MONDAYS

9am – 10am 3.5 Ladies Clinic

10am – 11am 3.0 Ladies Clinic 4pm – 5pm Junior Clinic

TUESDAYS

4pm – 5pm Junior Clinic

WEDNESDAYS

9am – 10am Men’s 3.0 Clinic 5pm – 6pm Mixed Clinic 4.0 Ladies 3.5 Men

THURSDAYS

10am – 11am Ladies 3.0 Clinic

4p – 5pm Junior Clinic

FRIDAYS

9am – 10am Power Hour (Free)

11am – 12:30pm Ladies 4.0/4.5 Clinic ($20perperson)

SATURDAYS

9am – 10am Cardio Tennis

11am – 12pm Beginner Tennis Clinic

PICKLEBALL PROGRAM

*Private and Semi-Private Lessons by appointment.

WEDNESDAYS

8am – 9am Skills & Drills Clinic – Intermediate/ Advanced ($12perperson)

5pm – 6:30pm Pickle Mania Mixed-Up Round Robin ($6perperson)

THURSDAYS

3:30pm – 5pm 3.0 Ladies Pickleball Clinic ($15per person)

FRIDAYS

8am – 9am Power Hour Pickleball (Free)

10am – 11am Pickleball 101 – Beginners ($12per person)

SATURDAYS

8am – 9am Cardio Pickleball ($12perperson)

SUNDAYS

8:30am – 9:30pm Rock ‘n’ Roll Pickleball-Ball Machine ($12perperson)

Scott Hunter

Director of Golf

(843) 686-8812, ext. 141 shunter@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Golf

Bobby Blanken

1st Asst. Golf Professional (843) 686-8812, ext. 142 bblanken@wexfordhiltonhead.com

New Rules of Golf for 2023

January 2023 ushers in some new changes to the Rules of Golf. Unlike the major changes of 2019, most of these changes will not be felt by the casual golfer. Here are five key changes:

NEW RULE – MODIFICATIONS FOR PLAYERS WITH DISABILITIES

These modifications are now part of the Rules and are in effect for all competitions and all plyers who fall under the categories covered in new rule 25.

BALL MOVED BY NATURAL FORCES

When your ball is at rest after taking relief and then rolls into another area of the course due to natural causes, there is no penalty, and you must replace it.

REPLACING DAMAGED CLUBS

If your club is damaged during a round (except in cases of abuse) you may repair it or continue to use it.

SIMPLIFIED BACK-ON-THE-LINE RELIEF

When using this relief option, you are required to drop your ball on the line, and it may roll up to one club length in any direction.

HANDICAP ON SCORECARD (STROKE PLAY ONLY)

You are not required to put your handicap on your scorecard and there is no penalty if you return your scorecard in a competition with an incorrect handicap, as this is now the Committee’s responsibility. This change is consistent with other penalty reductions, such as reducing the penalty for playing an incorrectly substituted ball from the general penalty to one stroke.

2023 GOLF SCHEDULE

1983 Wexford Cup Matches February - May

Men’s Member Member

April 21-22

May 5-7 Course Maintenance June 5-15 Course Maintenance

Club Championship

July 31-August 7

Ringer Ringer September 29-30

Ladies Invitational October 13-14

Men’s Member Guest

November 1-4

Ladies Broad Creek Classic November 10-11

End-of-Year Request

As we move towards the Holiday season, we are especially mindful of all those in our community who are continually struggling to make ends meet. Often suffering from a lack of food, housing, healthcare and education they rely on the generosity of people like us to provide some good cheer especially for their them and their families at this important time of the year.

We are of course most grateful to those members who have already contributed to the Wexford Foundation and also for the very generous McEvoy Challenge of matching new donor contributions to a total of $50,000. However,

there are still many Wexford members who do not currently support our Foundation and it’s not too late to help us make a difference to more of those families in our community who would really benefit from our help.

Our all-volunteer board of Wexford Trustees and committee members and in particular our Grants Committee ensure that our expenses are minimal and that 97 cents in every dollar raised goes to those charities where our impact is most needed.

Once again, you are helping us to demonstrate just how much Wexford cares for those less fortunate than ourselves.

Please consider making a donation however large or small by sending a check to:

The Wexford Foundation PO Box 4100

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Or, if more convenient, request Wexford Accounting to add your donation to your account.

The Wexford Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and your tax-deductible donation will definitely make a difference.

Also, please visit our website wexfordfoundation.com where there are other payment options, as well as much more information on the way that our Foundation works and the charities which we support.

Thank You.

Foundation honored by Second Helpings

Second Helpings has recognized two partners with its top awards. The Wexford Foundation is the 2022 recipient of the Supporter of the Year award. Waterfall Farm is the winner of Food Donor of the Year honors.

The Wexford Foundation was selected as Second Helpings’ Supporter of the Year for its long-standing financial support of the non-profit, including the purchase of a new refrigerated van in 2022.

The Wexford Foundation was selected as Supporter of the Year for its long-standing financial support of Second Helpings, including the purchase of a new refrigerated van in 2022. The Wexford Foundation is dedicated to providing financial and volunteer resources to other local non-profit organizations that provide social services for humanitarian needs. Since 2012, this nonprofit has awarded over $2 million to local charities serving Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area.

Wexford Club Showcase on January 19th Wexford Clubs

Make your resolutions a reality this year! Whether you’re looking to travel more, read more, think more or play more, Wexford offers a variety of club options to help you achieve your 2023 resolutions.

Interested in learning more? Come to the Wexford Club Showcase on January 19th at 5:00pm. Each club will have a booth with members who can give you more information and answer any questions you may have.

BOOK CLUB

Bringing together women in Wexford who enjoy reading and discussing different viewpoints, the book club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Clubhouse. Contact Andi Purple (andipurple990@ gmail.com) to add your name to the email list.

BRIDGE

The Wexford Bridge club meets every Wednesday at 1:00pm in the Clubhouse. It is social, open to all level of players and plays the Chicago Bridge format. For more information or if you are interested in learning how to play, contact Thor Burns (thorburns@aol.com).

MAH-JONGG

The Mah-Jongg group meets Monday evenings at 7:00pm in the Harbour Center and Friday afternoons at 1:00pm in the Clubhouse. If you’re interested in joining, contact Bev Rose (bevrose01@gmail.com).

WEXFORD 3D

Wexford 3D “Discover, Debate, Discuss” meets every Thursday at 4:00pm in the Clubhouse. Topics are sent out prior to the meeting and are usual feature a guest speaker or discussions based on topics from current news. Email Member Services (memberservices@ wexfordhiltonhead.com) for more information.

WEXFORD CARES

Wexford Cares is a volunteer organization that assists Wexford neighbors in times of need when family members are not able to lend support. If you would like to volunteer or could use Wexford Cares services, please contact Betsy McGarry (mcgarry259@aol.com) or Debbie Jenike (djenike@aol.com).

CROQUET

One of the hidden gems at Wexford is the tournament croquet lawn located across from the children’s playground. With minimal start-up instructions, anyone can play and enjoy this game — even the first time out. Contact Alan Sutton (tennisalhhi@aol.com) or Harvey Geiger (geiger.harvey@gmail.com) for more information or to schedule a complimentary lesson.

ETC (EVENTS & TRAVEL CLUB)

ETC is way for friends to spend time together, share experiences and meet other members. Our activities over the years have ranged from scavenger hunts in the community, theater on Hilton Head Island and in Savannah, wine tastings, domestic and international trips. To learn more, contact Colleen Price (grammy@ barryandcolleen.com) or Marisa Hay (marisabhay@ gmail.com).

WEXFORD WELLNESS

Join us at the Clubhouse at 10:00am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays as we promote health through exercise, education and nutrition. Class offerings include Aqua Fitness, Full Body Fusion, Yoga and Zumba. Email Member Services (memberservices@wexfordhiltonhead.com) for more information.

WEXFORD WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (WWGA)

WWGA provides its members with a wide range of tournaments, weekly games, social events, and the camaraderie of playing golf with a fantastic group of women who share your enthusiasm for the sport. Contact Pat Smith (patlimey44@gmail.com) for more information.

Member Photo Gallery

23RD ANNUAL PRO-AM WEXFORD PICKLEBALL TEAM

Photo by Heather Cherichella

Photo by Susan Halsey

Photo by Heather Cherichella

DECEMBER 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

9am Aussie Croquet

10am Yoga (Clubhouse)

4pm Wexford 3D (Clubhouse)

5:30pm Member Happy Hour

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1pm Mah-Jongg (Clubhouse)

5pm Wexford Garage Band Concert (Clubhouse)

11:30am Santa Brunch

12:30pm Gingerbread

Decorating

1pm Santa Arrives

5pm Festival of Harbour Lights

9am Golf Croquet

6:30pm Mah-Jongg (Harbour Center)

9am Golf Croquet

6:30pm Mah-Jongg (Harbour Center)

9:30am Women’s Bible Study (Clubhouse)

10am Full Body Fusion (Clubhouse Lawn)

9:30am Women’s Bible Study (Clubhouse)

10am Full Body Fusion (Clubhouse Lawn)

1pm Book Club (Clubhouse)

1pm Bridge (Clubhouse)

1pm Bridge (Clubhouse)

9am Aussie Croquet

10am Yoga (Clubhouse) 4pm Wexford 3D (Clubhouse) 5:30pm Member Happy Hour

WWGA Fall Closer

CAPA Angel Tree Gifts Due

9am Aussie Croquet

10am Yoga (Clubhouse)

10:30 Ladies Day

2pm Wexford/Long Cove Tennis Challenge

4pm Wexford 3D (Clubhouse)

5:30pm Member Happy Hour

9am Aussie Croquet 10am Yoga (Clubhouse) 4pm Wexford 3D (Clubhouse) 5:30pm Member Happy Hour

9am Aussie Croquet

1pm Mah-Jongg (Clubhouse)

4pm Wexford Annual Meeting

10am Zumba (Clubhouse)

Member Holiday Party

1pm Mah-Jongg (Clubhouse) Nine & Dine Ugly Sweater Clubhouse Closure (All day)

8:30am Christmas Eve Shotgun 11am Christmas Eve Brunch 2:30pm Clubhouse Closes

Clubhouse Closure

1pm Bridge (Clubhouse)

10am Full Body Fusion (Clubhouse Lawn)

10am Yoga (Clubhouse) 4pm Wexford 3D (Clubhouse) 5:30pm Member Happy Hour