march/april 2015 newsletter

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ExperienceBERKELEY HALLThe

Mar/Apr 2015 87th Edition

SPRING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

THE BERKELEY HALL CHARITY FUND

2015 RBC HERITAGE

The Learning CenterImage Courtesy of Dr. Chuck Bassos

F R O M T H E C L U B H O U S E

BERKELEY HALL EXPERIENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Community Corner pp. 3-7

Internaional Night Photos p. 8

Member Activities pp. 9-11

Spa & Fitness pp. 12

RiverPark pp. 13

Golf Corner pp. 14-15

Learning Center pp. 16-17

Golf & Community Maintenance p. 18

Monthly Calendar of Events p. 19

Phone List & Hours of Operation p. 20

Welcome!Bryan & Pamela Beam

Delaware, OH

Song & Linda LeeChesapeake, VA

Glen & Sherri MeyerDresher, PA

David & Chelsea StallingBluffton, SC

NEW MEMBERS

Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort Hotel

Berkeley Hall offers our Members the opportunity to purchase a Beach Club Membership at the newly renovated and refurbished Westin Resort and Spa, located in the Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Membership will be valid from March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016 and entitles you to the following services:

• Parking privileges at their hotel• Access to their private beach• Use of beach towels • 10% discount at the Turtles Restaurant located on the poolside deck

The cost for this Beach Club Membership is $300. Daily passes are also available for $25 per vehicle. For more information, please contact the Concierge at 843.815.8494 or email Bob Ring at [email protected].

Dear Members,As spring approaches, you will find Members gathering in the Clubhouse, on the golf courses, in the Spa and Fitness Center and at the River Park. We have many exciting events planned over the next few months. We hope to see you all out and about with your neighbors and friends.

Exciting events, some new and some familiar favorites, are planned over the next few months. Our Luck of the Irish Celebration will be on Sunday, March 15. There will be Irish Beer & Wine Tasting along with a Traditional Irish Buffet. Award-winning Napa winemaker, Simon Faury, will be here for our Merryvale Dinner on March 31. The dinner will include a five course meal paired with the Merryvale wines. Saturday, April 11 is Country Western Night so put on your boots and join us for a dinner buffet on the Grand Lawn followed by instructional line dancing.

Easter Weekend will include the usual fun filled activities. Friday, April 3 will be “Spring Play Day” Kids Camp for children ages 6-11 and Family Night Fish & Chicken Fry. The Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt are scheduled for Sunday April 5. This is always a great weekend that brings family and friends together and we look forward to seeing you during the festivities. Reservations are required, so please call the concierge at 843.815.8494 to make your reservation.

Golf Tournaments are kicked off with the Couples Member~Guest sched-uled for March 13-14. To follow are the St. Patrick’s Day Open March 17, the Member~Member March 27-29, the Women’s One Day Member~Guest April 2, The Masters Par 3 & Players Draft on April 7, the Men’s Spring Member~Guest April 16-18, Couples Member~Member May 1-2, Berkeley Hall Charity Cup May 25 and the Club Championship May 29-30. Please call the Golf Shop at 843.815.8444 or complete your entry online.

You may have already noticed several projects underway throughout the property. Included in these projects are; the restoration and preservation of the Lake Bank behind the Clubhouse, reconstruction of the bunkers on the South Course, reconstruction of the tees on either side of the Driving Range, addition of two new tee boxes on the North Course, and replacement of the pavers at the Main Gatehouse exit. We have timed these projects throughout the year in a way to minimize any disruption with golf play or your use of the facilities. The completion of these projects is all part of our continued effort to maintain and enhance this beautiful community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 843.815.8488 or [email protected]. The staff and I hope you enjoy your spring at Berkeley Hall and look forward to seeing you around the Community.

Kindest Regards,

General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

Mark WhiteBluffton, SC

Stay, Play & Replay Cottage Group Package

For 2015!Sponsor a small or large golf group and spend a minimum of two (2) nights in one or more 4-bedroom golf cottages with (4) four or more players (may include a Member) and your guest’s golf fees will be $99.50 inclusive per player for unlimited daily golf. The rate includes green fee, cart fee, replay fee and all taxes.

SPECIAL GOLF COTTAGE RATES**ONE OR MORE FOUR BEDROOM COTTAGES ONLY**

March & April/October & November• $572 per night {includes taxes} for each four bedroom golf cottage. • $143.00 per person per bedroom with private bath per night inclusive.

May thru September• $473 per night {includes taxes} for each four bedroom golf cottage. • $118.50 per person per bedroom with private bath per night inclusive.

Package Includes: • Unlimited golf daily. Play may include either the North or South Course based on availability. • Cottage Food and Beverage Amenity Package upon arrival and restock each day. • Golf Cottage Housekeeping Tidy Service daily.• All guests will receive a 25% discount on all merchandise in the Golf Shop.• Member Sponsor will receive (2-4) complimentary accompanied guest golf rounds to be used for future golf play.

To make your reservations, please call Cottage Services at 843.815.8422 between the hours of 8:30am-5pm (EST) Monday-Friday. Based upon availability; Replay subject to tee time availability. Cannot be combined with other packages or offers. A Two-Night Minimum in one or more 4-Bedroom Golf Cottage stay is required.

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Golf Cottage RatesThe Golf Cottages provide a sense of luxury and comfort that comes from attention to detail– from the perfect choices of furniture and furnishings to the complimentary arrival amenities. Each Cottage is beautifully decorated with either a traditional American look or a Vivid Hue Design. Your room will be stocked with a variety of food and beverage items including wine, Gilchrist and Soames bath products and bathrobes prior to your arrival.

The first level features a roomy living/dining area with entertainment center, most with 50” high definition flat screen televisions, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and gas fireplace. Two private master suites flank each side of the living room, and each includes a king-sized bed, sleeper sofa, and well-appointed bath with double sinks and walk-in showers and a tub. These suites are each equipped with a refreshment center that includes a wet bar, microwave, bar refrigerator and 32” flat screen TV with digital cable. Each master suite opens onto its own private porch with seating for two, perfect for early morning or late afternoon enjoyment.

The second level features a large sitting room with 32” flat screen TV with digital cable, well suited for use as a lounge for a card game or children’s activity area, and washer and dryer, iron and ironing board. The two spacious second floor suites each feature 2 queen-size beds, a 32” flat screen TV with digital cable, a computer desk and individual bath with tub and separate walk-in shower. The unique design allows guests the opportunity to rent one master suite (1 bedroom/ 1 bath), one master suite, plus the living and dining area, the main town suite that includes the great room, kitchen and second floor suites (2 bedrooms/2 baths), a combination of the main town suite and master suite (3 bedrooms/3 baths), or the entire cottage (4 bedrooms/4 baths).

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Rentals include arrival food and beverage amenity package, but do not include a daily restock.Rates do not include Sales and Accommodations Taxes of 10%.

Weekly Rate ~ Stay seven nights and the 7th night is complimentary.All Golf Cottage Guests will enjoy Golf at the Accompanied Rate, certain restrictions may apply.

2-Night Minimum Stay Required Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.

1 Bedroom $145 1 Bedroom & Living Room $235 $210*2 Bedroom $295 $265*2 Bedroom (Two Weeks) $2610*3 Bedroom $390 $350*4 Bedroom $475 $430*4 Bedroom (Monthly/30 Days) $4350*

Rates Include Optional Daily Housekeeping Service

Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping Service (minimum two night stay required)

Winter & SummerDecember thru February and May thru September

**Weekly Rate - 7th Night is Complimentary**

Spring & FallMarch and April, October and November

**Weekly Rate - 7th Night is Complimentary**Rates Include Optional Daily

Housekeeping Service Rates Exclude Daily Housekeeping

Service (minimum two night stay)

1 Bedroom $195 1 Bedroom & Living Room $285 $240*2 Bedroom $345 $315*2 Bedroom (Two Weeks) $3510*3 Bedroom $455 $415*4 Bedroom $565 $520*4 Bedroom (Monthly/30 Days) $5850*

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47TH ANNUAL

RBC HERITAGEAPRIL 13-19, 2015.

HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKSPRESENTED BY BOEING

RBC Heritage Announces New General Parking and Will Call Locations

The 2015 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing has a new parking plan. All general spectators will enjoy com-plimentary parking at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island, which is located on the north end of Island. There will be no general spectator parking inside Sea Pines. Motor coach shuttle service to and from Harbour Town will be offered continuously during event hours. The shuttles will begin each day at 6 am at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn and stop one hour af-ter play ends. The parking lot will have 24-hour security. The buses will continue to pick up and drop off at the Har-bour Town Marina as they have in the past. Vehicles with tournament issued hangtags, Sea Pines residents and Sea Pines vacation renters will be able to park inside Sea Pines.

According to Steve Wilmot, Tournament Director, “Our ultimate priority is enhancing the experience for fans, and one way to achieve this is to improve the parking logistics. Our proactive approach to utilize the Honey Horn loca-tion will not only greatly reduce traffic in Sea Pines, but it will get fans through the gates faster, including those spectators coming onto the island, who will get parked and to the action quickly.”

Will Call will now be located in the parking lot of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Will Call is designed for last-minute sales, and pick-up and redis-tribution of tournament badges. The Ticket Trailer will stay in the Harbour Town Golf Links parking lot and will also be utilized for ticket sales and a satellite Will Call location. For a complete listing of hours, please visit www.rbcheritage.com.

Parking for handicapped spectators will not change. Handicapped parking passes are issued by Sea Pines Security, located on Greenwood Drive in the CSA/Security Administration Building, one mile inside the main gate of Sea Pines. Passes are issued at the Security Office only and cannot be distributed by mail. To reach the Security Office, call 843.671.7170. For more information on the RBC Heritage or to purchase tickets call Tournament Headquarters at 843.671.2448 or visit www.rbcheritage.com.

Meet Richy WerenskiBerkeley Hall’s Aspiring Professional

Richy Werenski is an Aspiring Professional Member of Berkeley Hall who has had quite a year since turning professional. Born in South Hadley, MA, he graduated from Georgia Tech in May, 2014 after having been selected as an All-American Golfer, winning the Porter Cup and playing in the Players Amateur in 2012 and

2013 before turning professional.

Upon graduation, he joined Berkeley Hall as an Aspiring Professional and began preparing for the Web.Com Tour Q-schools. Last summer he won 3 of his first 5 professional tournaments including the Vermont Open and earned his full playing status on the 2015 Web.com Tour. In order to earn his card, he had to advance through their pre Web.com Tour Qualifier, then make it through Stages #1, #2 and the final Stage #3, where 50 cards were awarded for the 2015 season. The first five Web.Com tournaments this year are being played in South America. His first tournament was in Panama on January 29 where he made the cut and from there, he traveled to Columbia then on to Brazil and Chili before returning to the US on March 26-29 for a tournament in Louisiana. With success on the Web.Com Tour, it’s possible for him to quickly earn status on the PGA TOUR.

While he was trying to qualify for the Web.Com, Richy was cast for the Golf Channel’s The Big Break, which was filmed at the newly renovat-ed PGA National Resort & Spa Champion Course and the famed “Bear Trap” in Palm Beaches, FL. The show premiered on the Golf Channel on February 2 and has one of the most talented casts in series history, including Collegiate All-Americans, Multiple Winners on Various Mini Tours, Trick Shot Experts and Iraq War Veteran/Amputees. The contes-tants are competing for exemption into the 2016 Barbasol Championship and more than $120,000 in cash and prizes. Golf Channel’s Big Break show concept pits highly skilled golfers against each other in a variety of challenges that test their physical skills and mental toughness. Competitors are subject to skill challenges from tee-to-green, includ-ing two of the series’ signature challenges, the popular “Glass Break” and “Flop Wall”. One contestant is eliminated each week, with the last player standing awarded his Big Break, an opportunity to compete on the PGA TOUR.

For the past 22 seasons, Golf Channel’s Big Break competition series has proven to be the launching pad for many aspiring professional golfers looking to take that next step in their golf careers, including PGA TOUR winners Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey and Matt Every, and U.S. Solheim Cup participants Kristy McPherson, Gerina Piller and Ryan O’Toole, who are now playing full time on the PGA TOUR.

Click here to meet Richy: http://www.golfchannel.com/media/big-break-palm-beaches-florida-meet-richy/

Richy Werenski

ARB Update by Wendy Wagner, ARB Administrator

The community continues to experience an acceleratedpace of new construction heading into 2015. There arepresently fifteen homes under construction, and another 8 plans have been submitted to the Architectural Review Board for their approval. There are 287 homes

completed and occupied in Berkeley Hall, and that represents a 52% build out of the community. As we begin to enjoy the mild spring temperatures, many of our members are starting to make plans to refresh the landscape that surrounds their homes. As with all plants or shrubs, as they mature they are susceptible to damage from disease, infestation or winter freeze. If you are planning such a project, then please keep in mind that your replacement plants or bushes should be similar in size to what is being removed. Foundation plants can be a minimum of 30” in height when they are being planted, and do be cautious about pruning your trees too early in the spring since temperatures can be unpredictable and new growth is sensitive to the cold. Deer can also cause significant damage to your landscape. Since fencing is not permitted to protect your landscape against deer, we recommend selecting plants and shrubs that are deer retardant.

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Javier the TailorJavier is in the clubhouse every Saturday morn-ing between the hours of 9:30-11am to tailor pieces of clothing for our Members. After he takes your measurements in the locker room, he

returns to his shop in Beaufort to complete the work, then returns the following Saturday to deliver your clothing. No appointments are necessary.

Barber Services Available in the ClubhouseKen Browning will be in the Men’s Locker Room every Friday and Saturday from 9am-2pm. No appointments are necessary.

Ashleigh Whitmore is Appointed Director of Catering and Special Events

Ashleigh has been in the event planning and member services industry in the Hilton Head area since 2005, and most recently served as the Events Director and Marketing & Communications Director for Hampton Hall Club in Bluffton, SC during the past 7

years. She helped develop the community from its start and was the primary coordinator for over 60 weddings and innumerous private and Member social events serving from 12 to 360 guests. She is proud to join the superb service team at Berkeley Hall Club with the focus on build-ing on its reputation for high standards of excellence in the Club experience.

Member MV DecalsThe Security Department is in the process of replacing our member MV decals with new ones being issued for 2015. Members are re-quested to drive their vehicles to the Front Gate entrance where the security guard will replace your existing decal with new ones that are being issued. If you have any questions, please call Ray Fleetwood, Director of Security at 843. 815.8451.

Will Hutter Makes Appearance on WHHI-TV’s “Talk of the Town”

Will Hutter, Director of Golf, made a special guest appearance on WHHI-TV “Talk of the Town” to discuss the world-class golf facilities at Berkeley Hall. To view the interview, please visit www.BerkeleyHallClub.com/Will.php

Bryson Nimmer wins Sea Pines Junior HeritageIt was a dramatic finish to the Sea Pines Junior Heritage Golf Championships as Bryson Nimmer beat Andrew Orischak to win this year’s event which is hosted by the Heritage Classic Founda-tion. On the final hole, Bryson’s ball landed in the green side

bunker, and he needed to hole the shot to force a playoff. He chose his land-ing spot and then watched his ball roll into the cup for an improbable birdie. Both players finished the 36-hole tournament at even par 143. Bryson then went on to birdie the first playoff hole to win the tournament. He is the son of Tony and Patsy Nimmer. {Following his tournament victory, GolfWeek Magazine announced that Bryson had been selected as their “Player of the Week”. Congratulations Bryson!}

Jim Ferree is First in ClassJim Ferree has been selected as one of the first inductees into the Lowcountry’s Golf Hall of Fame. The Lowcountry’s Golf Hall of Fame was formed to recognize the most influ-ential local area figures in golf, and a 12 member committee met in January to make their first selections. Other inductees that will be honored included Charles Fraser, Joseph Fraser Jr., Charley Price, Mike Harmon, Kevin King and Tim Moss.

Jim Ferree is a Founding Member of Berkeley Hall and has also been elected to several other Hall of Fames including the South

Carolina Golf Hall of Fame. He was the first Director of Golf at Long Cove, and during his many years as a touring professional, was a winner on both the PGA and Champions Tour. The induction will be held on March 28, and all of the recipients will be presented with a sport coat displaying the Golf Hall of Fame logo along with a plaque that recognizes their accomplishments.

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January 16, 2015Mr. Bill Tyler

Berkeley Hall Friday Morning Friends Golf Group 124 Lancaster Boulevard

Bluffton, South Carolina 29910

**Toys For Tots Letter Reprint**

Dear Bill & Friday Morning Friends Golf Group!

Once again, on behalf of the families of Bluffton Self Help, thank you for your very generous donation of TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! Thank you so much for hosting and participating in the Fourth Annual Santa Claus In-vitational! Thank you for thinking of your neighbors by donating toys for the children of Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties! With your help, nearly 1300 children from over 500 families received Christmas toys this past holiday season! Bluffton Self Help celebrates your kindness.

Your contribution means a great deal to our clients and their families! Thank you for your time, talents and efforts in collecting such a generous amount of toys! Please know that every item donated was given to a family in need. Thank you for helping these families enjoy a brighter holiday season!

With your support Bluffton Self Help staff and volun-teers can continue to meet the needs of our community with confidence that your neighbors will be fed, clothed, and provided with assistance to shelter their families. Your donation is an excellent example of neighbors helping neighbors! Thank you for being a part of the bigger picture!

Happy Holidays!

Julie JonesAssistant Director

Bluffton Self Help, Inc. is a non-profit authorized charitable organiza-tion founded in 1987 to help Bluffton neighbors in critical need of food, clothing and financial assistance while supporting them in becoming more self-reliant’.

5TH ANNUAL

Wounded Heroes Golf Classic Monday, May 18, at the Hampton Hall Golf Club

In support of our military heroes for their service to our countryThe Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH) works closely with the PGA’s Birdies for the Brave to raise funds for severely wounded servicemen and women returning home from the war zones. Birdies for

the Brave is a national military outreach organization, found-ed by Phil Mickelson and his wife Lisa, and strongly supported by the PGA TOUR. Their goal is to provide the necessary as-sistance to wounded veterans that is needed for them to make a smooth transition back to their families and community. Ed Giannelli, Board Member at Large for the (LFWMH) has stated, “The organization was formed so that the entire community can show their appreciation to the wounded combat veterans for the sacrifices they have made to allow us to live in the style we currently enjoy.”

He and other representatives of the local organization presented Birdies for the Brave in 2014 with a check for $115,000 from donations received from their tournament held last year in May at the Hampton Hall Golf Club. The tournament once again attracted a field of 144 Players, including 52 Members from Berkeley Hall and 8 Members from Wexford, who, in addition to their $200 entry fee, made personal donations that totaled over $18,000. Over the past several years, the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes has donated $305,000 to the Birdies for the Brave Foundation. Last year’s proceeds were earmarked for distribution to several organizations including the Military Warrior Support Foundation, Operation Home Front, K9s for Warriors, Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Feherty’s Foundation.

According to Russ Spicer, CEO of the LFWMH, the Foundation allocated $40,000 of their $115,000 donation this year to K9s for Warriors. “These Service K9s are trained to provide assistance to war-riors suffering from post-traumatic stress and/or traumatic brain injury as a result of military service post 9/11. Their goal is to give a new lease on life to both rescue dogs and military heroes, and empower warriors

to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.” Last month, Ed Giannelli was proud to present the first of two Service K9s, the first one named Berkeley, to Cpl. Rick Smith (U.S. Army Ret.), who served two tours of duty in Iraq. As a civilian, he now suffers with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury that was caused by a roadside explosion.

This year’s Birdies for the Brave Tournament will be held on Monday, May 18th at the Hampton Hall Club, and they are once again reaching out to the Members of Berkeley Hall for their support. Russ stated “It was a “Defining Moment” for the Foundation back in 2012 when Ed Giannelli volunteered his services, and since then we cannot begin to express our gratitude to the Members of Berkeley Hall for their ongoing support to our wounded warriors.

Cpl. Rick Smith (U.S. Army Ret.)with Berkeley

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THE BERKELEY HALL CHARITY FUND

COMMUNITY | LEADERSHIP | CARING

The projects funded by the 2014 Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation (BHCF) grants totaling $153,678 are already working to help Bluffton’s most vulnerable citizens. Through the very kind generosity of our Berkeley Hall members, the BHCF was able to fund projects for 14 local agencies. Over the next several months, we will highlight the work being done with the money we provided to these 14 agencies. We will begin this review with a few organiza-tions that are among the more recent recipients of grants. Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), Heroes on Horseback, and Backpack Buddies (BPB) received funding from BHCF in 2013 and 2014. Meals on Wheels and Deep Well received their first funding from BHCF in 2014.

Heroes on Horseback will use our donation to provide full tuition assistance to 17 disabled persons who benefit from equine therapy, but are unable to cover the cost of tuition. According to the Executive Director, Bob Lee, “This tuition assistance is critical to the special needs riders and their fami-lies who are already faced with significant medical expenses.” He adds that 80% of the riders are ages 6 to 21, but there is no age restriction. Special needs riders include those with physical, emotional, mental and developmental disabilities.

The BHCF grant to NOC will support their vitally important operations in Bluffton. NOC Chair Narendra Sharma said, “This funding will enable NOC to continue renting an apart-ment at Bluffton House where our Program Center serves 40 high risk students in its after school program who are living in poverty. Berkeley Hall’s support means that these children have access to a better future.” Sue Todd is the NOC’s Board Secretary. She said, “NOC provides vulnerable children in our community after school tutoring in their own neighborhoods. I am very proud to be involved with NOC, and I am grateful to the BH Community for their generous support. “

Deep Well received its first funding from BHCF in 2014 for Livable Housing. Marilyn Allpress (Deep Well Board Chairperson) said, “Just this month, the Livable Housing team has been working in Bluffton, on Simmonsville Road. At one home, they repaired holes in the floor and hung a secure door. At a second home, the team tore down and is rebuilding a dilapidated deck.” One of Deep Well’s volunteers,

Dave Rice, stated “Deep Well's Livable Housing allows me to help people stay safely in their homes. ”

Meals on Wheels, which provides meals to the homebound elderly, ill, injured or handicapped individuals, also received its first BHCF funding in 2014. Director and Grant Manager Peyton McLamb said, “The support provided by the BHCF grant will cover the cost of over 1,000 meals which translates into meals for at least four needy individuals in the Bluffton area for a full year. Without this support, they would not receive the nourishing midday meal and the vital human contact that comes with that visit.”

Backpack Buddies’ Director Sue Kroupa told us, “As a small non-profit, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to be fiscally sustainable. In late 2014, our Social Workers asked if we could add another 25 Bluffton children and another 10 Bluffton families to our program, and we knew that we need-ed help. That help came in the form of the grant from Berke-ley Hall so we could expand our program to help meet the needs of these very vulnerable children and their families.”

Diane Anselmo participated with the BPB leadership team to pack the first backpacks for Red Cedar Elementary. She said, “Watching the children leave school on a Friday afternoon with enough food in their backpacks to get through the weekend makes our community a better place. The val-ue of this program cannot be stressed enough.” And Kathy Corley, Principal at Red Cedar Elementary school said, “Backpack Buddies should be called ‘Backpack Heroes’, because of the physical and emotional needs they meet. They fill a gap by providing good and nutritious food for many of our students.”

In the March/April edition of The Experience we will look at the work being done by Legal Volunteers of the Low Coun-try, Memory Matters, Hospice of the Lowcountry, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), and The Literacy Center. Then in May/June we will share the work of Bluffton Self Help, the Boys & Girls Club, Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), and The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Questions about our Foundation or any of the charities supported can be directed to Bill Reddersen or Pat (Jackson) Valentino.

Charitable Foundation Grants are Helping Bluffton’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

Article Written by Patricia Jackson Valentino

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International Night

Monday, March 2 at 3pm, Ladies’ Locker RoomBig Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Sometimes it’s the little lies that turn out to be the most lethal. A murder, a tragic accident or just parents behaving badly? What’s indisputable is that someone is dead. But who did what? Big Little Lies follows three women, each at a crossroads: Madeline is a force to be reckoned with.

She’s funny and biting, passionate, she remembers every-thing and forgives no one. Her ex-husband and his yogi new wife have moved into her beloved beachside commu-nity, and their daughter is in the same kindergarten class as Madeline’s youngest (how is this possible?). Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, moth-ers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive. ~ Goodreads.com

MMemberActivities

Book ClubThe

Monday, April 6 at 3pm, Ladies’ Locker RoomAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Marie-Laure has been blind since the age of six. Her father builds a perfect minia-ture of their Paris neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. But when the Nazis invade, father and daughter flee with a dangerous secret. Werner is a German orphan, destined to

labor in the same mine that claimed his father’s life, until he discovers a knack for engineering. His talent wins him a place at a brutal military academy, but his way out of ob-scurity is built on suffering. At the same time, far away in a walled city by the sea, an old man discovers new worlds without ever setting foot outside his home. But all around him, impending danger closes in. ~ Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2014

For further information concerning the Ladies Book Club, please contact Wendy Hansen at [email protected].

Luck of the Irish Celebration

Sunday, March 15, 6-9pm; $36++/pp6pm Irish Beer; 6:30pm Traditional Buffet, Entertainment & Dancing

Tables of 6-10pp; Reservations Required* *Register online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494

BUFFET MENUIrish Cheddar & Ale Bread

Farmers Market Salad Bar with Cucumber, Shaved Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Carrots, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch Dressing

Braised Cabbage, Carrots and PotatoesIrish Cheddar & Ritz Cracker Crusted Cod with Stone Ground Mustard Sauce

Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef, Leg of Lamb and Root Vegetables in Rich Red Wine Gravy with Duchess Potatoes

Carved Mustard & Brown Sugar Glazed Corn Beef Brisket with Warm Horseradish Sauce

Baileys Chocolate Mousse CakeIrish Whiskey Trifle

Hot Apple Pie & Vanilla Ice Cream with Jamison’s Crème Anglaise

Merryvale Dinner featuring Napa Winemaker Tuesday, March 31; 6pm Hors d’Oeuvres, 6:30pm Dinner $150/pp; Reservations Required {max. of 40pp; 48-hr cancellation}

A true treat for wine lovers and gourmands alike. Join us for a five-course meal with paired wines from award-winning Napa producer, Simon Faury.

Passed Appetizer | Fennel Grilled Shrimp Martini with Green Apple & Bosc Pear Slush, and Pink Grapefruit & Gorgonzola Sea Salt

Merryvale Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2013

First Course | Celeriac Bisque & Manchego Cheese Bruschetta with Spring Onion Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Quince Jam

and finished with Huckleberry Apple Garnish Merryvale “Silhouette” Chardonnay, Napa 2012

Second Course | Maple Leaf Duck Breast & Wild Mushroom Cassoulet Rocket Greens, Strawberry Black Pepper Vinaigrette, Three Cheese Bread Crouton

Merryvale Carneros Pinot Noir 2012Third Course | Maine Lobster Mac N Cheese

Cavatappi Pasta with Coffee Smoked Pancetta, Aged Provolone, Pea Tendrils, Vanilla Bean Oil and Balsamic Blueberries

Merryvale Napa Cabernet 2010

Fourth Course | Cocoa Seared Kobe Beef Eye of the Ribeye Bone Marrow Bordelaise, Grilled Foie Gras “Peanut Butter “ and Black Currant Jelly

Panini, Spiced Yucca Chips and Spring Vegetable Confetti Merryvale “Profile”, Napa 2010

Dessert | “Chicken & Waffles” Pecan Pie Buttermilk Waffle with Fried Chicken Ice Cream, Dark Caramel Sauce

and Candied Orange Peel Curls Merryvale Antigua (non-vintage)

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Spring “Play Day” Kid’s CampFriday, April 3; 9:30am-3pm$25++ per child; Ages 6-11

*Register online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494 We’ve got a fun day planned for your children and grandchildren, just in time for Easter break! Join us for crafts, goofy games, treat decorating and more.

Campers will meet in the Clubhouse and should be dressed in a collared shirt and tennis shoes.

Friday Fish & Chicken Fry Friday, April 3, 6-9pm

$28++ adults | $14++ child *Member Charge BarReservations Required*

*Register online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494All ages welcome for a family celebration Easter weekend at the Club! We’re taking over the Grand Lawn and enjoying a spring picnic, complete with lawn games.

Buffet Dinner on the Grand LawnStuffed Baby Iceberg Salads with Bacon, Hard Cooked Eggs,

Tomatoes, Red Onions, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Peppercorn Parmesan Dressing

Spinach & Sweet Pepper Cole SlawButtermilk Biscuits with Maple Butter

Shrimp & Corn Fritters with Chipotle Remoulade SauceParmesan Au Gratin Stuffed Tomatoes Crispy House Cut Malt Vinegar Fries

Barbecued Chicken TenderloinsPalmetto Ale Beer Battered Cod with Lemon Caper Tartar Sauce

Pecan Sugar Cookie Crusted Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice CreamWarm Chocolate Chip Cookies & Ice Cold Milk

Easter Brnch & Egg HuntSunday, April 5, 2015

Brunch Settings at 10:30am and 1pm$49++ per adult | $29++ per child {Member Charge Bar}

Reservations Required* *Register online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494

The entire family is welcome for the annual Easter celebration, with Easter Egg Hunts taking place prior to both seatings for the Grand Easter Brunch Buffet.

Easter Egg Hunts: 10am and 12:30pm$12 per child, including basket and treats

GRAND EASTER BRUNCH BUFFETFresh Seasonal Fruit Display

Assorted Fresh Baked Croissants, Biscuits and Pastries with Whipped Butter and Artisan Preserves

Broccolini & Warm Tortellini Salad Display with Shaved Romano, Crushed Red Pepper Olive Oil and Roasted GarlicSpring Garden Salad Display- with Baby Greens,

Shaved Feta Cheese, Cucumber & Carrot Ribbons, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sweet Pepper Rings, and Mimosa Vinaigrette

Apple Smoked Bacon & Sausage LinksSundried Cranberry Walnut Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup

White Cheddar Scrambled Eggs

Build Your Own Omelet Station Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp & Four Cheese Ravioli with Pistachio Pesto,

Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Charred Red Pepper Pan Seared Grouper with Spinach and Mascarpone Risotto

& Orange Butter SauceBaby Green Beans, Roasted Carrots & Leeks

Smoked Gouda Scalloped PotatoesCarved Herb Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Sauce

KID’S BUFFET$20++/per child {ages 4-11yrs}

Franks in a Blanket, Chocolate French Toast with Maple Syrup,Colossal Pancake Stack with Fresh Berries & Cream, Chicken Fingers with

Honey Mustard, Curly Fries, and Assorted Milks, Capri Suns and Juice

DESSERTSLemon Meringue Cupcakes, Black Raspberry Cream Filled Chocolate Tulips

Pastry Cream Filled Swans, Easter Egg Sugar Cookies, Assorted Chocolate Truffles, Coconut Bunny Tail Macaroons

Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Fresh Strawberry Sauce, Hot Fudge, Pineapple Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Shavings and Whipped Cream

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Country Western NightSaturday, April 11; 5:30pm - 9pm

$55++ per adult; $24++ per childMember Charge Bar, Ice Cold Beer from the tap included

Tables of 6-10pp; Reservations Required* *Register online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494

Bring out your bandanas and boots! It’s the perfect time of year for a good old-fashioned boot-scootin’ and a scrumptious dinner buffet on the Grand Lawn. DJ Mike Miller will be playing all of the classics and your favorites, plus Line Dancing Instruction after dinner!

MENUAppetizers

Fried Onion Ring Petal & Smoked Sausage SkewersCrispy Ranch Shrimp Cones

Fresh Shell Peanuts

Dinner BuffetBuild Your Own Baked Potato with Sautéed Bacon, Pulled Pork, Broccoli, Whipped Butter, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Green Onions and Sour Cream

Grilled Corn on the CobJalapeno Corn Bread with Whipped Butter

Chipotle Parmesan Gratineed Local Grouper with Smokey Red Pepper SauceSundried Cherry & Baby Spinach Slaw

Hot Off the Grill: Mesquite Grilled Half Chicken & BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Western BBQ Sauce

DessertWarm Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream,

Peanut Brittle Toffee Pecan Popcorn Ball Lollipop Lollipops

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Ladies’ Canasta {Hand & Foot}Every Monday from 1-3pm, Mixed Grille

Ladies’ Canasta is scheduled for every Monday from 1-3pm in the Mixed Grille. There is no need to sign-up - just plan on attending. If you have Canasta cards please bring them. Lessons will be given to anyone not familiar with the game. Please contact JoAnn Slezak at 843.757.0918 or email jobird154@ hotmail.com.

Ladies’ Bridge Every Wednesday at 1pm, Ladies’ Locker Room

The Ladies’ Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 1pm in the Ladies’ Locker Room. All Members and their guests are welcome to attend. The group plays four-hand rubber bridge, and cards and tallies are provided. For more information, please call Jo Stephenson at 843.815.2115 or email [email protected]. Lunch is optional.

Ladies’ Mah Jongg {Hand & Foot}Every Wednesday at 7pm, Mixed Grille

The Ladies’ Mah Jongg Group meets in the Mixed Grille every Wednesday evening at 7pm. Dinner optional at 5:30pm. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like more information, please contact JoAnn Slezak at 843.757.0918, or email [email protected] for more information.

Slow-Paced Mah JonggEvery Friday at 2-4pm, Ladies’ Locker Room

All ladies are invited to a new slower paced Mah Jongg group coor-dinated by Connie Wedel. Please contact her with any questions or to join in the game.

NEW!Men’s Bible StudyEvery Wednesday at 3:30pm, Fazio Room

Men’s Bible Study group meets every Wednesday at 3:30pm in the Fazio Room of the Learning Center. All Members are welcome. For further information, please contact Hal Sutton {[email protected]} or Don McGeorge {[email protected]}.

Ladies’ Bible StudyEvery Tuesday at 3:30pm, Fazio Room

Ladies’ Bible Study group meets every Tuesday at 3:30pm in the Fazio Room. All Members are welcome. For more information, please contact Angie McGeorge at 843.505.0245 {[email protected]} or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 {[email protected]}.

NEW!

Spring Art Classes with Margi HersheyTuesday, March 10 & Tuesday, April 14 12-2:45pm; Luncheon at menu pricing; $55/class {made payable to Margi Hershey}

Join us in the Ladies’ Locker Room for Lunch and Art Class to follow. Lunch by individual charge with a la carte selections.Limited to six (6) artists for personal instruction. Registration is required online or with Concierge Services 843.815.8494.

The Berkeley Gardens

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Functionally Fit FridayFriday, March 20, 1pm in the Golf Shop

We hope you are able to attend our next Functionally Fit Friday discussion with Bryan Coker, Fitness Instructor, who will be performing a complimentary flexibility test for the Members in attendance. This is a particularly useful evaluation for golfers. The test is commonly referred to as a Lat Test which is short for the

Latissimus Dorsi Mobility Test. The test evaluates the flexibility of the latissimus dorsi muscle group in your shoulder for joint restrictions and scapular motion limitations. The Lat muscle spans the entire back and ties onto the arm. Tightness in the Lat can lead to loss of spinal posture whenever the arms are elevated, such as during the backswing. It can limit the ability of the player to rotate their shoulders on the backswing and the follow through. This lack of mobility results in the most common of swing flaws such as the loss of posture, reverse spine angle, limited arm heights, and swinging from “over-the-top”. The Lat is a powerful muscle and major contributor to power in the golf swing.

MONDAYMat Pilates @ 9am (Nadya)

Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Cardio Sculpt @ 10:15am (Marcia) $8/Member {unless pre-paid package}; Guests $10

R³ Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek)$20/class for Members and Guests {unless pre-paid package}

TUESDAYYogalates* @ 4pm (Nadya)

$8/Member; Guests $10; *Please sign-up ahead of time

WEDNESDAYZumba @ 9am (Zanne)

$8/Member {unless pre-paid package}; Guests $10

Cardio Splash @ 9:30am (Marcia)$8/Member (unless pre-paid package); Guests $10

Yoga @ 10:15am (Nan)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Tabata @ 2pm (Tara)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

THURSDAYNo Classes Scheduled

FRIDAYTennis Clinic @ 9am (Mike)

$18/Member; Guests $20

Cardio Sculpt @ 9:30am (Erin)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

SATURDAYZumba @ 9am (Zanne)

$8/Member {unless pre-paid package}; Guests $10

Weekly Class Schedule

SSPa & FITNESS

Spa & Fintess Pool

Spa Specials of the MonthMARCH

Purchase a facial this month and receive $5 off your next massage

APRILAny Body Scrub $80

Don’t forget to purchase your special someone a gift certificate for a relaxing spa service! Schedule a Spa Day with a few of your friends!

Machine OrientationWednesday, March 18, 12pm in the Spa & Fitness Center

Doug Weary will demonstrate the proper use of the Nautilus equipment so that you can maximize the benefits of each workout.

Tennis Clinic ~ Fridays @ 9am

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Glory Days Spring Blast ~ Coming Soon!Be on the lookout for the Fitness Center’s Glory Days Spring Blast! An event for all members to relive their youth and enjoy the camaraderie of other club members!

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Schedule of Fees

KAYAKING

On Your Own No Charge

Scheduled Tour$30 per person

BOAT CRUISE

Scheduled Tour$35 per person

Private $140 (min of 2 hrs)

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Guided Kayaking & Paddle Boarding ToursMondays, 9am-11am; Fridays, 3pm-5pm

Certified Naturalist, Captain Eric, accompanies you on a 2-hour guided kayak or paddleboard tour of the Okatie River. The cost is only $30 per person with water and sodas included.

Sunset Cruises Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-5pmSpend an afternoon soaking in the natural wonders and beauty of the Lowcountry. Captain Eric will travel with you into the salt marshes to view the wildlife which includes dolphins, egrets and a variety of birds in their natural habitat. The cost is $35 per person for adults and $20 for children under 12. Members are encouraged to bring their

coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided.

Private Boat Cruises are also available for $140/hour (2-hour minimum). Members are encouraged to bring their coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make reservations for all of these great tours.

The Okatie River

The salt marsh habitat is characterized by salt tolerant trees, sea grasses and other plants that have adapted to the continual effect of the ebb and flow of tides. Salt marshes exist where ocean water flows between the main-land and outer sea or barrier islands. South Carolina has more salt marsh than any other state in the nation, and Beaufort County has the greatest share of salt marsh in the state.

The tide is the heartbeat of a salt marsh. The salt marsh and tidal creeks flood and drain twice daily with the rise and fall of the tide. Influenced by the moon, the dif-ference between high and low tide changes on a daily basis. When the moon is full, or new, we see a height differential of 10 or more feet. Commonly called a spring tide, it has nothing to do with the season. As the moon moves through its cycle and we see a half moon in the sky, the difference between high and low averages about 5 feet. This is called a neap tide.

The salt marsh is one of the most productive ecosystems in nature. The incoming tide brings nutrient enriched water over the marsh to nourish a multitude of animals, large and small. In return, an enormous amount

of decaying vegetation and decomposing animals (mostly microscopic) are flushed out to sea.

Because of the abundance of food, the salt marsh is an important nursery habi-tat for a variety of fish and crustaceans, a feeding and nesting site for waterfowl and shorebirds, and a habitat for many unique plants and animals.

Guided 2 hour nature kayak tours are scheduled every Monday 9-11am and Friday 3-5pm. Led by Captain Eric Burns, a trained interpretive naturalist, they are en-joyable and informative. Remember to dress in layers and bring along your binoculars. Contact your concierge to schedule a tour.

Salt Marshes One of the Most Productive Contributors to our Ecosystem

ACTIVITIES

KayakingNo Charge

Guided Kayak Nature ToursMondays 9-11am

Fridays 3-5pm$30/person

Okatie River Boat Cruises

Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm

$35/adult; $20/child* (*Under 12yrs old)

*24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour

and Cruises.

ACTIVITIES

KayakingNo Charge

Guided Kayak Nature ToursMondays 9-11am

Fridays 3-5pm$30/person

Okatie River Boat Cruises

Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3-5pm

$35/adult; $20/child* (*Under 12yrs old)

*24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour

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NEWS & NOTESAs spring arrives so will a new look and feel to the golf shop. Starting in March, we are expanding to a “Club Shop” and incorporating lifestyle and gift items, in addition to our traditional selection of golf apparel and clubs. The new mix of apparel and products are designed to appeal to all members, with the addition of men’s and ladies apparel from GGBlue and Nivo, Peter Millar life-style and resort pieces for ladies, and ECCO golf shoes – you won’t recognize the shop. Be sure to stop by for a visit. We can’t wait for you to see the unique and fun gift and lifestyle items – making the perfect hostess gift or an indulgence for yourself.

Look for more information about the Club Shop transformation and special announcements on the website under the “Professional Shop News” tab on the website.

Website UpdatesThe golf homepage has been changed and updated to provide a more interactive and informative experience. New sections include Berkeley Hall Touring Profession-als, Professional Shop News and a dedi-cated page for all Ladies golf programing.

Pace of PlayContinuing our series on improving our pace of play

to get to our goal of “Under 4”.Tip #2 is to minimize your time on the tee! “Hit when ready” instead of insisting on maintaining the “honor” from the previous hole. In addition, you can save time by hitting a provisional ball (Rule 27-2) if you think your original ball may be lost or out of bounds.

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Hole #8 ~ North Course

The Golf Cornerwith Will Hutter, Director of Golf

Players Am Player ProfilePlayers Amateur Alumni Anthony Murdaca, from Australia, has played his way into the 2015 Masters Tournament. He won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in

Australia with a winning score of 13 under par, 7 shots better than any other competitor. Berkeley Hall members Gene and Ellen Schraeder hosted Anthony in 2012 and again in 2014 during his stay at Berke-ley Hall for the Players Amateur and still keep in touch with him on a regular basis. We wish him all the best in the 2015 Masters.

Ladies Golf NewsWe are looking forward to a great spring season for ladies golf at Berkeley Hall. During the annual Closing Lunch we provided all the attendees with the Women’s Golf Program booklet. The booklet contains all the information for the year including club tournaments, mixed and twilight golf and a section on additional playing opportu-nities with Exchange and Mid-Cap days. The booklets are available in the golf shop and electronically in the new Ladies Golf Program section on the website.

Spring Demo Days12-4pm Each Day

NIKE – Friday, March 6CALLAWAY – Thursday, March 12

PING – Wednesday, March 18Stop by and try the latest equipment from

these top manufacturers.

Marine Golf Equipment Donations A special thank you to Mr. Kenny Baker for his efforts in collecting golf equipment for the Marines at Parris Island. Mr Baker, in part-nership with a gentleman named Doug Coop, has coordinated the donation of used golf equipment and apparel from Berkeley Hall members to give to soldiers here as well as overseas. In Mr. Baker’s first set of donations in early February, he had collected over 250 used clubs, 10 golf bags and 100’s of golf balls for the Marines. Thank you to all the Berkeley Hall members for your support and thank you to Mr. Baker for his efforts.

2015 Upcoming TournamentsCouples Member - Guest March 13-14St. Patrick’s Day Open March 17Member - Member March 27-28Women’s One Day Member - Guest April 2Masters Par 3 & Players Draft April 7Men’s Spring Member -Guest April 16-18Couples Member ~ Member May 1-2Berkeley Hall Charity Cup May 25 Club Championship May 29-30

Gene Sauers has Another Strong Finish on the Champions Tour

Paul Goydos closed with a birdie for a 3-un-der 69 and a one stroke victory over Gene Sauers in the Allianz Championship played last month at Broken Sound. It was a wild finish where nine players had a share of the lead during the tournament. He birdied his

final two holes for a 67 to finish 2nd and collect $149,000. This is now his fourth runner-up finish on the Champions Tour.

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Tournament Results & News

2014 Palmetto CupThe Palmetto Cup is a complimentary competition that includes all members and is an individual year long points competition. Players accumulate points for participation and performance in official weekly Men’s and Ladies Day events and club tournaments. Contact the Professional Shop for more information.

PALMETTO CUP CHAMPIONSLadies 18-Hole Champion– Julie Grime

Ladies 9-Hole Champion - Daisy CharlandMen’s Champion – David Schmitz

Chairman’s Cup Match PlayWinners: Britt Wall & Dondi Wall

Runners-Up: Jeff Grime & Mike Dingus

President’s Cup Individual Match PlayIn the Men’s Division finals, Don Galbraith defeated Dondi Wall.

In the Women’s Division finals, Sonja Southern defeated Irene Miller.Men’s Division Winner: Don Galbraith Men’s Division Runner-Up: Dondi Wall

Women’s Division Winner: Sonja Southern Women’s Division Runner-Up: Irene Miller

New Year’s Kickoff Cup

LOW GROSSJeff Grime (Air Force) ~ 36

LOW NETJulie Grime (Illinois) ~ 36

Randy Wright (Army) ~ 36

2ND LOW NETZoe Bassos (Michigan State) ~ 38

Peter Watson (South Carolina) ~ 36

1ST LOW NET BLIND PARTNERSJeff Grime (Air Force) & Randy Wright (Army) ~ 32

2ND LOW NET BLIND PARTNERSPeter Watson (South Carolina) & Mark Sebetic (Tennessee) ~ 35

CLOSEST TO THE HOLE#6 ~ Mark Sebetic (Tennessee)

#8 ~ Zoe Bassos (Michigan State)

MOST DECORATED FANRusty Watson (Notre Dame)

Our first annual Kickoff Cup was a casual football themed 9 hole event with members encouraged to show their team spirit and colors!

Britt and Dondi WallChairman’s Cup Match Play Winners

Don GalbraithPresident’s Cup Individual Match Play Men’s Winner

Sonja SouthernPresident’s Cup Individual Match Play Women’s Winner

LCWGA Pro-Appreciation Day at Berkeley Hall

On Monday, February 2, Berkeley Hall was proud to host the annual Low Country Women’s Golf Associa-tion Pro-Appreciation Day. Teams were comprised of a professional and three lady amatuers representing 16 area clubs. The “Home Team” comprised of Susie Sutton, Lori Delany, Carol Dulude and Director of Golf Will Hutter won the competition with a team two best ball score of 136 in very windy conditions!!

(L to R) Lori Delany, Susie Sutton, Will Hutter, Carol Dulude

With all of the recent discussion about Tiger’s woes around the greens, I thought this would be a good subject to review. As the maintenance of golf courses has improved over the years, not only have putting surfaces improved, but the approaches to the greens are leaving us with very tight

surfaces from which to chip. Surfaces being cut so closely has resulted in a much higher frequency of the “chipping yips” than we’ve seen in past years.

Here’s some important information that will help you overcome that loss of confidence when you put the wedge in your hands.

– The stance should be fairly square, and the feet should only be one clubhead width apart.

– Set up with the ball in the middle or slightly forward of center.

– Weight should be slightly favoring the front foot, and as a result, the hands are also only slightly in front of the ball.

– Keep the motion wide and make sure that there is very little wrist action.

– The hands should be traveling upward as the clubhead strikes the ball.

– Feel a sense of landing a plane on the runway as the club passes under the ball – rather than crashing the sole of the club into the ground. The objective is to get the sole of the club to glide harmoniously along the ground.

– You can create a shallow and smooth landing by continually rotating your shoulders through the strike and feeling your lead shoulder rotating up and around through impact.

Hopefully these images will inspire you to shallow out the sole of the club and land the plane!

A More Consistent Strike for Better Chipping

with Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction

RevolutionGolf.comMany of you already are aware that Andrew Rice, Director of Instruction, is also a Faculty Staff Instructor for Revolution Golf. Andrew shares weekly video tips, via the site, that are being filmed at Berkeley Hall. The site is growing rap-idly with over 2.5 million followers and presents a very positive promotional image for the Club. To sign up to receive the Revolution Golf emails (free of charge) please go to www.revolutiongolf.com and click on the JOIN button on the top right portion of the screen. You will begin to re-ceive one instructional email per day.

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MARCH TOPICTuesday, March 3 PuttingFriday, March 6 Scoring ShotsTuesday, March 10 IronsFriday, March 13 WedgesTuesday, March 17 Fairway WoodsFriday, March 20 Sand PlayTuesday, March 24 DrivingFriday, March 27 Practice to improveTuesday, March 31 Scoring Shots

APRIL TOPICFriday, April 3 WedgesTuesday, April 7 IronsFriday, April 10 DrivingTuesday, April 14 How to PracticeFriday, April 17 PuttingTuesday, April 21 Short GameFriday, April 24 Irons

Complimentary Swing ClinicsEvery Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am

Andrew Rice

Member Trip to South Africa with Andrew RiceIt was their 10th Member trip to South Africa, as Andrew and his wife Terri escorted 6 couples to South Africa for another unforgettable adventure. Joining the tour from Berkeley Hall were Ron and Mary Ann Soldo, Merrick and Lois Hayes and Randy and Kathy Wise.

Notice the shallow angle of attack and the handle elevating nicely through impact...

See how the hands are working more down and thus creating a steeper attack angle...

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The most common piece of advice given to most golfers regarding how to escape from a bunker is to hit behind the ball. The problem with that advice is that it’s the most common cause for sculling the ball or hitting much TOO far behind it. Most players hit 3-6 inches behind the ball, which causes the clubface to swing up and into the ball during the follow through that result in either a thin strike or leaving the club stuck in the sand with the ball.

So here’s a better way to think of it: Hit Under the Ball! The low point of a bunker shot should be directly under the ball. By trying to hit under the ball, the club will enter the sand correctly behind the ball, and your contact will be cleaner. The ball will come out high and land softly.

PRACTICE DRILLS1) Place a ball down in a bunker and just try to hit the ball, trying to get the club to bottom out exactly where the ball is. It’s ok to skull it on this drill, and some players prefer to look ahead of the ball when setting up for the shot.

2) Place a tee under the ball, and clip the tee and the ball together. Hit a bunch of balls using this drill.

3) Remember to keep the club accelerating through the shot and create a slight downward blow.

SET UP1) Widen stance, lower hands and position weight forward with the grip pointing to your midsection

2) Keep your head over the ball, not behind, for if your head drifts behind the ball you will hit too far behind the ball.

3) Use the bounce of the club. Your hands need to scoop the ball as you come into impact with the right hand, palm up and left hand in a left-handed push up position.

4) Full swing with speed!

Follow these simple tips, and you’ll start to enjoy getting out of bunkers every time!

The Most Common Bunker Tip Could Be Hurting Instead of Helping You!

with Krista Dunton, Senior Golf Instructor

Speciality Clinics with KristaShort Game Clinic

Thursday, March 5, 2-4pmTuesday, March 24, 11am-1pm

Wednesday, April 1 10am-12pmMonday, April 20, 10am-12pm

$60/pp (4 person mininum)

Improve your wedge game and short iron game Learn to control the golf ball around the greens and to hit both the high shot and low shot. Chipping, pitching and bunkers covered.

Full Swing ClinicWednesday, March 25, 2-4pmMonday, April 6, 10am-12pm

$60/pp

Bio-Swing Dynamics ClinicWednesday, March 25, 2-4pmMonday, April 12, 10am-12pm

$60/ppCome experience this 2-hour clinic that will individualiize your swing based on how you are built. Learn where and how your backswing should be based on your arm length, upper arm, versus lower arm length and how your arms naturally fold. Find the downswing plane that is best for you based on how you are built. Stop working against yourself and work with your uniqueness. Custom-ize your stance, foot flair, body pivot and hip speed. Find the set up that allows you to perform your best and injury free.

Half Day Golf School {for 4 people}

Wednesday, March 11, 9am-1pmWednesday, April 8, 9am-1pm

$175/ppSpend four hours covering all areas of your game, putting to driver plus pre shot routine, post shot reaction and managing your emotions on the course. Perfect for 2 couples or four friends, guests welcome. A great way to kick off the Spring Season! Custom dates available too if you get your own group.

Driver OptimizationMonday, March 9, 11am-12pm

Wednesday, April 15, 10am-12pm$40/pp {Limited to 4 players per group}

Come find out if your driver is right for you and are you maximizing your distance potential? Using feedback from Flightscope launch monitor we will maximize your distance potential! Guaranteed 10 extra yards on your driver or clinic is free.

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One of the first orders of business for the Greens Committee each year is to assist in prioritizing the list of maintenance projects to be completed on the golf course. Listed below, are those projects identified to be completed in 2015.

PROJECT #1Restore and Preserve the Lake Bank Behind the ClubhouseThis project had a sense of urgency to it, as erosion of the shoreline surrounding the lake continued to advance toward the cart path. The purpose of the project was to protect, repair and restore the bank from continued erosion. In or-der to complete the work, we required the assistance of Ero-sion Restoration Co., whose headquarters is in Fort Lauder-dale, Florida. This company had previously been successful in restoring two other areas of erosion. They helped in cor-recting the problems of erosion found along the banks Eagle Lake in 2006, and were called back in 2008 to preserve the shoreline adjacent to hole #7 on the North Course.

Erosion Restoration is a company that specializes in the reinforcement of shorelines. They have a patent on Eco-Filter Tubing which is material constructed of polypropylene geotextile that is engineered specifically for shoreline restoration, erosion control, land stabilization and envi-ronmental preservation. The procedure they follow to correct prob-lems of shoreline erosion has proven to be a cost effective alternative than dredging the lakes and building a retention wall.

The reinforcement project was completed in February when the mainte-nance crew completed the final phase that required sloping the surround-ing bank for drainage and placing new sod surrounding the land bank.

PROJECT #2 Reconstruct the Tees on Either Side of the Driving Range Periodically, the tee boxes on the driving range need to be repaired, and this work is scheduled to be completed during the months of April and July. These areas start to lose their ground cover, and every five years or so, the grounds need to be re-sodded, smoothed out and sprayed to remove contaminated grass such as paspalum that has en-croached into some areas. The project requires removing dead sod, adding root zone mix and returning the areas to a smooth and level surface. The areas will then be sodded with Tif419 Bermudagrass, which is a very aggressive grass that will quickly fill in the divots. The work will be performed in 2 stages to avoid any inconvenience caused to our Members wishing to use facilities at either the practice or warm-up areas of the driving range.

PROJECT #3 Adding Two New Tee Boxes on the North Course We are currently in the process of building two new tee boxes on holes

# 13 and #18 of the North Course as a way of preserving the original design of courses that were constructed when Tom Fazio designed the courses in 2003, and the landing spot in the fairway from the tee box averaged 266 yards. Today, drives measure 298 yards. Since new technology is being designed into golf equipment to improve the play of all golfers, both new tee boxes will now present a challenge to the scratch golfers who are teeing from as far back as they can go. In the future, the Club may want to use these new tee boxes when hosting tournaments and championships.

As another trial, we recently installed the Capillary System in the greenside bunker adja-cent to hole #6 on the South Course. By mid-year, we will have completed our trials and will select one of these two systems to ultimately replace all 27 greenside bunkers on the South Course.

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Capital Projects Planned for 2015by Danny Malone, Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Plans for Christmas Lighting in 2015 by Kayne Hoecht, Community Maintenance Supervisor

We are pleased to announce that this upcoming Christmas Season, the maintenance department will assume the responsibility for decorating the community with holiday lighting. In previous years, this work had been performed by local contractors, but by assuming this new respon-sibility, not only do we expect to reduce the expense associated with installing holiday decorations, but we are also confident that we can deliver a better product. You will see a significant improvement in the overall style and design of the lighting, since we will be using the new-est technology in lighting. The changes being made are not just about saving money, as we are anxious to upgrade the look seen in previous years with the newest lighting techniques and decorations.

Lighting technology has changed over time with the introduction of LED lighting. LED lights not only save energy, but also allow for many more strands of lights to be tied together without overloading the elec-trical system. The new technology also allows each light to emit a color that is more pleasing to the eye compared to the light given off by an incandescent bulb. Our plan is to take an inventory of the lighting ma-terials we currently own and decide what replacements are needed. The entire project will eventually require changing out all of the lights and decorations that we presently have in storage, which will happen over several years. Each holiday piece will be evaluated for its usefulness, and any replacements needed will be put on a priority list for future purchases. You will certainly see improvements this year in holiday lights, as we work toward designing an array of lighting throughout the community that meets the highest standards of quality.

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19am ~ Zumba9:30am ~ Cardio Splash10:15am ~ Yoga1pm ~ Ladies Bridge2pm ~ Tabata3-5pm ~ Sunset Boat Cruise3:30pm ~ Men’s Bible Study5-7pm ~ Happy Hour7pm ~ Mah-Jongg

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9am ~ Group Tennis Clinic9:30am ~ Cardio Sculpt10am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic2pm ~ Slow-Paced Mah-Jongg3pm ~ Kayak Nature Tour5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

49am ~ Zumba5pm ~ Ladies Night/Tap Room

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5-7pm ~ Happy HourClub Closes at 4pm

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9am ~ Kayak Nature Tour9am ~ Mat Pilates10:15pm ~ Cardio Sculpt1pm ~ Ladies Canasta4pm ~ R3 Class

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SPRING ART CLASS ~ 12PM

EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNT10:30AM & 1PM

LADIES BOOK CLUB ~3PM

SPRING KIDS CAMP - 9:30AM

COUNTRY WESTERN NIGHT ~ 5:30PM

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309am ~ Kayak Tour9am ~ Mat Pilates10:15pm ~ Cardio Sculpt1pm ~ Ladies Canasta4pm ~ R3 Class

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LADIES BOOK CLUB ~3PM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SPRING ART CLASS ~ 12PM

LUCK OF THE IRISH CELEBRATION ~ 6PM

MERRYVALE DINNER W/ WINEMAKER ~ 6PM

FUNCTIONALLY FIT ~ 1PMMACHINE ORIENTATION ~ 12PM

March 2015

COUPLES MEMBER - GUEST

ST. PATRICKS DAY OPEN

MEMBER - MEMBER

WOMENS MEMBER - GUEST

MASTERS PAR 3 & DRAFT

MEN’S SPRING MEMBER - GUEST

Hours of Operation

BERKELEY HALL366 Good Hope Road

Bluffton, South Carolina 29909

ClubhouseAdrian Morris 843-815-8488General Manager & Chief Operating OfficerBecky Conn 843-815-8490Human Resource Coordinator & Executive AssistantMichael Krause 843-815-8439Clubhouse ManagerBryan O’Neal 843-815-8997Facilities Maintenance Manager

Accounting Frank McSweeney 843-815-8950Club Controller & CFOMyla Mitchell 843-815-8414Assistant ControllerMember Billing 843-815.8953

ARBWendy Wagner 843-815-8443 ARB Administrator

Member Services Bob Ring 843-815-8423Director of Marketing & Member Services

Food & BeverageJohn Soulia 843-815-8433Executive ChefAshleigh Whitmore 843-815-8493Director of Catering & Special EventsChris Smith 843-815-8434Dining Room Manager

Front Desk Services 843-815-8494Keith Bradley 843-815-8422Director of Cottage Services

GolfWill Hutter 843-815-8440Director of GolfDanny Malone 843-815-8420Golf Course Superintendent

The Golf Shop 843-815-8444

Dining FacilitiesTap Room 843-815-8428Men’s Locker Room 843-815-8431

Gatehouse Services Ray Fleetwood 843-815-8451Director of Gatehouse Services*For Guest Passes 843-815-8451

Halfway HousesNorth 843-815-4308South 843-815-3753

Learning Center 843-815-8446Andrew Rice 843-247-4688Director of InstructionKrista Dunton 843-290-8714Senior Instructor

Spa & Fitness Center 843-815-8985Derek Lemire Spa & Fitness Center Manager

Clubhouse Dining *Note: There will be no dining in either the Mixed Grille or Tap Room on Mondays. Light lunch fare will be served in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make your reservations for Clubhouse Dining and all Special Events.

Tap RoomLunch ~ 11am to 4pm (Tuesday & Wednesday; Friday thru Sunday)Dinner ~ 5pm to 8pm (Wednesday thru Sunday until April 7; Tuesday thru Sunday thereafter)Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7pm (Sunday thru Friday)

Mixed GrilleLunch (Thursday & Sunday) ~ 11am to 3pm, Sunday Brunch 10am to 4pmDinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) *Please join us on Sunday for A La Carte Brunch from 10am-4pm and Prime Rib & Pasta Night from 6-8pm.

Men and Ladies’ Locker RoomsBar Service ~ 11am to 6pm DailyLunch Fare ~ 11am to 3pm Daily

Berkeley RoomAvailable daily for private functions.

Tuscany Wine RoomAvailable daily for private functions.

Golf Shop Daily 7:30am to 5:30pm

Concierge Services Monday Through Saturday 8:30am to 5pm Sunday 8:30am to 4pm

Spa & Fitness Center Monday - Friday 6am to 7pm Saturday & Sunday 7am to 7pm

Learning Center Daily 8am to 5pm Private Instruction ~ Daily 8am to 5pm

River Park Open Daily for your use. Please contact Concierge Services for access to the locked containers for kayaking, fishing, crabbing equipment and life jackets.

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