Happy New Year!
As my first year at Pawleys Plantation comes to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to extend a gracious THANK YOU to all the members and staff at Pawleys who have wel-comed my family and I to the Plantation. I think it takes a full year to under-stand the workings of any quality golf operation, and look to grow our program
in 2015.
We celebrated the New Year in style at our New Year’s Eve Party, with great food, great dancing and endless fun! Thanks to all those who came out to support an “almost dead” event. This year we had over 100 folks attend! Spe-cial thanks to F&B Direc-tor Jan Petzold and Chef Leon Nesbitt for outdoing themselves with decoration
and delectable treats.
We have announced the official 2015 Golf Tourna-ment Calendar (page 8), so mark your calendars now to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the action. Don’t forget—participation in our major tournaments
earns points toward the coveted “Race to the Fin-ish” award distributed each year at the Member Holi-
day Party.
We are excited to announce a new addition to the Tour-nament Calendar this year—the Inaugural Paw-leys Cup. Due to popular demand, we extended the field from 36 to 64 players. At this time, we are only accepting entries as alter-nates, however, I encour-age all to call and sign up in the chance a position becomes available. Using a modified Ryder Cup for-mat, the Pawleys Cup will provide a great beginning
to the season.
Chef Leon has been work-ing on a NEW menu for the Palmetto Pub. Member feedback has driven our culinary team to provide excellent, consistent prod-uct. Keep your eye out for the modified menu, due to release Monday, February
16th.
Speaking of Monday, Feb-ruary 16th—The Board of
Governors will host our annual meeting at 9:00am. All members are invited to attend, as NGM President Bob Mauragas will be pre-sent to address member concerns / questions. If you are unable to attend, please make sure to send in your proxy as instructed in the packet you should have received last month. If you did NOT receive your packet, please contact me
as soon as possible.
In this addition of the Saw-grass Tidings, you will find a number of new activities offered to Members and their guests. Check out Prime Rib Night on 2/16, Chef’s Night on 2/26, Scrapping for Fun and Mah Jongg Night (page 13), as well as our new “Dance
Lessons” (page 12).
My goal in 2015 is to fill the calendar with desired activities to foster the growth of our family here
at Pawleys Plantation.
Respectfully Yours,
Sean Zaharakes
From the General Manager
January / February 2015
Save The Date:
Bunny Hop 4/4
Easter Brunch 4/5
Ladies Member/Guest
5-18 thru 5/20
Memorial Day Member Mixer
Golf Tournament 5/25
Men’s Member/Guest
6/26 thru 6/28
P A W L E Y S P L A N T A T I O N G O L F A N D C O U N T R Y C L U B
Sawgrass Tidings
March Event Schedule
Member Mixer 3/5
Daylight Savings 3/8
Pawleys Cup 3/14
Chef’s Night 3/17
Prime Rib Night 3/27
February Event Schedule
PTH Super Bowl Scramble
Pine Lakes 2/1
Dragon Boat 2/5
Member Mixer 2/6
LGA Opening Brunch 2/10
Valentine’s Day Dinner 2/14
Annual Board of
Governors Meeting 2/16
Prime Rib Night 2/19
Chef’s Night 2/26
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
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Member Mixer—Friday, February 6th
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Mixologist Pam
presents
February Drink
Special
“Cupid’s Arrow”
1 oz Pear Vodka
3 oz Club Soda
Splash of Cranberry
Stop by the Pub
to fall in love all
over again...
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Show that Special Someone
Southern Hospitality at It’s Finest!
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Valentine’s Day Dinner / Dance—Saturday, February 14th
HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR PALMETTO PUB
SUNDAY-THURSDAY
7:00AM—7:00PM
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
7:00AM—8:00PM
NOW OPEN DAILY FOR
BREAKFAST!
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2015 Tournament Schedule
S a w g r a s s T i d i n g s
2015 Tournament Schedule
Pawleys Cup – Sat/Sun, March 14th-15th (12:30 Tee Times )
*Bunny Hop – Saturday, April 4th (9:00 Shotgun)
Ladies Member Guest – Tues/Wed, May 19th-20th (8:30 Shotguns)
*Memorial Day Member Mixer – Monday, May 25th (1:30 Shotgun)
Men’s Member Guest – Sat/Sun, June 27th-28th (9:00 Shotguns)
*Independence Day – Friday, July 3rd (1:30 Shotgun)
Championship Day – Sunday, August 2nd (12:15 Tee Times)
The Derby – Sun/Mon September, 6th-7th (9:00 Shotgun)
Sadie Hawkins – Sunday September, 20th (1:30 Shotgun)
Couples Championship – Sunday October, 18th (1:00 Shotgun)
Member-Member – Saturday November, 14th (10:00 Shotgun)
*Turkey Shoot – Saturday November, 28th (10:00 Shotgun)
All above events count toward the season long “Race to the Finish”
*Social members and guests eligible to play
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Inaugural Pawleys Cup—Saturday 3/14 and Sunday 3/15
2015 Pawleys Cup
Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, 2015
12:30 Tee Times each day (36 Hole Event)
Format Day 1: 9 Holes Better Ball & 9 Holes Scramble (4-Ball Matches)
Format Day 2: 18 Holes 4-Ball and Singles Matches
**Limited to the first 22 Men and 12 Ladies**
(Must be a Golf Member to sign up – Call the Golf Shop to reserve your spot!)
Team Captains – Sean Zaharakes / Ryan Tyndall
Cost of the event is $35 per person and includes a team hat.
Spectators Welcome!
Come celebrate the beginning to a prosperous tournament season and cheer on your favorite team!
Pairings Party / Saturday Evening / Cocktails @ 6pm / Buffet Dinner @ 7pm
Dress Code – Country Club Casual
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND PAIRINGS PARTY
$5++ Golf Members
$10++ Social Members
$15++ House Guests
Pairings Party Reservations – 843-237-6022
The Pawleys Plantation Ladies Golf Association invites new and ex-perienced lady golfers to join us in 2015. We have 18 Hole and 9 Hole programs every Tuesday, two (2) Member / Guests and five (5) Major Tournaments. We also participate throughout the state in State Day and Local Interclub Events. Dues are $50 annually. The Opening Brunch
will be held on Tuesday, February 10th. The meeting will begin at 10:45am, followed by Brunch at 12:00pm. For more information,
contact Sandra Hood, PPLGA President, at 843-543-3489.
We look to make 2015 a great year at Pawleys!
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From the LGA
S a w g r a s s T i d i n g s
Thanks to the
hard work from
our agronomic
team, winter
projects are
well underway
and plan to be
finished ahead
of schedule.
On the Course
Exciting Projects—Winter 2015
Re-contouring Tees
#4 and #7
Bunker Drainage
Various Locations
Cart Path Repair
Various Locations “Will you be my Valentine?” - Wally—Hole 18
As we transition into the Winter months, and on course traffic is
reduced, Dan Saber and his maintenance team will continue Re-
pair and Maintenance to a few areas on the course. On course rest-
rooms have been completed—We will continue to campaign
against unwanted and inappropriate actions of Members and
Guests while visiting Pawleys.
Winter over-seed looks fantastic—Get your rounds in when weather permits!
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GolfNet Update
Please contact the
Golf Shop with any
additional questions
regarding Handicap
Services in 2015
237-6200
We are up and running with Golf Net and all handicaps have been re-
vised with information and scores. Usernames and passwords for any
member that would like to access the system via computer and or mo-
bile app are available by contacting the Golf Shop—237-6200. The
posting kiosk located in the Golf Shop has been updated, and any
member can post a score with just a last name.
Please Note
In order to ensure accuracy in our weekly games, Members of the
MGA / LGA who continue to use GHIN Handicap Services are re-
quired to include their current Handicap Index and GHIN Num-
ber when signing up to play. The sign up sheets have been modi-
fied to include columns for this information.
Handicap Services
Members,
Pawleys Plantation will be transitioning from GHIN Handicap Services to Golf Net Handicap
Services, effective 2/1/15. As we work through this transition, please find the below FAQs to
help guide you through the process:
Do I have to give up my GHIN Handicap?
No—Should you wish to remain with GHIN Services, please contact the Golf Shop for options
Do I have to sign up for a Golf Net Handicap?
No—You will be presented with the option of using the Golf Net System at an annual fee of
$12 per person, however, should you wish to continue with GHIN Services, please contact the
Golf Shop
If I do not use Golf Net Services and remain with GHIN, am I eligible to play in Club Tour-
nament Events?
Yes—All USGA recognized Handicap Systems are recognized at Pawleys.
We understand certain organizations restrict participation in events historically supported
by our Members due to this change. Opportunities to continue to play in these events have
been organized by your Handicap Committee (Kathy Judge / Larry Judge / Tom Hood / Ron
Handley). Please reach out to any of these individuals, or call the Golf Shop for further Infor-
mation.
Want to look as sharp as Mr. G
at Pawleys Dinner / Dances?
Is your wife constantly dragging
you out on the dance floor and
you don’t know what to do with
your hands?
We have the answer for you!
Ballroom Dance Instruction with Kristina Reese!
Join us Monday March 9th for the first installment of our
NEW 4 Week Dance Instruction Program.
$100 per Couple (Member Pricing)
$120 per couple (Non-Member Pricing)
*Individual Pricing available upon request*
Classes will be held each Monday from 5:30—6:30pm.
Scheduled Dates
Monday, March 9th
Monday, March 16th
Monday, March 23rd
Monday, March 30th
Depending on participation and popularity, we will look to host another series
beginning in June!
Please RSVP by contacting Sean Zaharakes at 237-6063
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Dance Lessons—Starting Monday, February 9th
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Mah Jongg
Call Pris Keefer for
more information
235-7515
The Pawleys Plantation Mah Jongg Group meets Wednesday
evenings from 6 - 9 pm, usually at the Clubhouse Card
Room. We play using American Mah Jongg rules. For more
information or to be added to the Evite list, please contact
Jo Anne Carpenter at [email protected] or call 703-888-8765.
Have a great day.
Jo Anne
Scrapping for Fun!
The “Scrapping for Fun” group will meet the first
Monday of each month from 10:00am to 4:00pm in
the Oak Grille Room at the Clubhouse. Whether
you are working on an album, making cards or just
need to organize your photos, please join in for an
enjoyable day. You will need to bring your own ma-
terials. Lunch will be served in the Palmetto Pub.
Call Pris Keefer for more information—235-7515
Pawleys Plantation Staff Administration Sean Zaharakes, General Manager 237-6063 Darcie Hoffer, Administrative Assistant 237-6042 Yuani Valentine, Catering Director 237-6082 Kim Berbary, Group Sales Manager 237-6066 Tracie Rabon, Rental Manager (Beach Vacations) 979-0365 Jan Petzold, Food & Beverage Manager 237-6044 Chantell Dowell, Asst. Food & Beverage Mgr 237-6044 Leon Nesbitt, Executive Chef 237-6049 Kevin McGuire, Head Golf Professional 237-6072 Golf Shop 237-6200 Mel Sole Golf School 237-4993
Dining Palmetto Pub 237-6036 Sawgrass Dining Room 237-6022
Other - Front Gate 237-6300
Pawleys Plantation
70 Tanglewood Drive
Pawleys Island, SC
29585
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are any schedule
changes.
Before the cold snap
ends, you'll want to keep
your body supple with
stretching routines spe-
cific to your golf game.
Visit
www.melsolegolfschool.
com and click on 'Golf
Tips' at the top of our
home page. You'll see
Stretching & Flexibility
exercises on the right
side of the first page.
Let's be ready to move &
play our best with less
aches & pains this sea-
son!
Mel has returned from a
successful month at his
golf school in Mexico
and looks forward to
resuming lessons with
membership.
The popular $35 clinics
with Mel
have resumed
on Mondays
(and some-
times alter-
nate days),
beginning at
1:30pm, subject to
weather. Please
call the school by
the previous Sat-
urday to register,
and we'll contact you
Monday morning if there
Don't forget our KIDS
LEARN FREE program
if you're having Juniors
under age 17 visit you at
Spring break, Easter, or
the summer holidays.
Any Junior who is ac-
companied by an adult
paying regular tuition
enjoys FREE 1 to 3-day
golf schools.
See you on the tee!
Mel & Rose Mary
Mel Sole Golf School
Visit us on the web
Www.pawleysplantation.com
www.melsolegolfschool.com
843-237-4993
2014-15 Board of Governors
Ron Talbert, President Owen Wright, Vice President
Janet Parsons, Secretary Mike Finley, Kathy Judge, Nickie Rutter, Tom Hood, Charles Holland, Tom Riley