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Inside This Issue:SPRING EVENT SCHEDULE

LEARNING CENTER ENHANCEMENTS

UPDATE ON COURSE CONDITIONS

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Mar/Apr 201693rd Edition

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

MEMBER PHOTOS

GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS

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community corner pp. 3-5

Berkeley Hall charitable Foundation p. 6

Member activities pp. 7-9

Golf corner pp. 10-11

learning center pp. 12-13

Golf Maintenance p.14

rBc Heritage p.15

Spa & Fitness pp. 16-17

river park p.18

events calendar p.19

phone list & Hours of Operation p.20

Welcome!NEW MEMBERS

Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort Hotelberkeley 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, 2016 through february 28, 2017 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 2016 Annual beach Club Passes can be purchasedfor $300. Daily motor vehicle passes are also available for $25. To purchase an annual pass, please contact bob Ring at 843.815.8423. To obtain a daily vehicle pass, contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494.

Dear Members,As the temperature outside begins to warm and the flowers start to bloom, we are seeing sure signs that Spring will soon be here! We are already seeing an increasing number of Members gathering throughout the Club as the season approaches.

In celebration of Spring, a wide array of exciting Member events have been planned. It all kicks off with March Madness ~ a trio of weekend specials including BYOB Fridays, Lucky Deuce Saturdays and Sunday Brunch Bottomless Mimosas. On March 18, a special wine tasting will be offered where a variety of wines are paired with complementing tapas. Please join us Saturday, April 2 for Picnic & Music at the River Park which includes a “pot-luck social,” where the staff grills up the main course, but the sides are up to you! Also, get ready for our first ever “Cutthroat Kitchen” Cooking Class on April 9, where teams will help prepare the meal but beware, each team will face challenges and sabotages during the competition! Space will be limited, so please sign up online or through the Concierge.

This year’s Easter Weekend Celebration begins on Friday, March 25,with a twist to the traditional Family Night Fish Fry, as everyone will meet on the Grand Lawn for a Spring picnic with games for all ages. On Saturday, March 26, your kids will have a blast at Junior Golf Academy Camp in the morning and “Minion Challenge” Day Camp in the afternoon. On Sunday, March 27, our ever-popular Easter Brunch will be offered and includes a delicious themed buffet along with the annual Egg Hunt for kids. To accommodate its popularity, there will be two seating times available. Reservations are required so please call the Concierge at 843.815.8494 or register online early to reserve your spot.

New state-of-the-art equipment is currently being installed at the Learning Center. It includes: Trackman 4, Swing Catalyst, V1 Updates and Sam Puttlab fitting technology. The golf staff will be offering several Ladies’ Clinics as well as Junior Clinics and camps in the Spring and Summer. This issue of The Berkeley Hall Experience includes a complete listing of all upcoming golf events and technology updates. As always, you can call the Golf Shop at 843.815.8444 or simply complete your entry form online. We also have several new projects in progress or in the late planning stages around the property. They include: a new path lighting at the Fitness Center, brick column repairs at the Main Entrance, painting at the Fazio Room and Spa & Fitness Center and new car-pet in Pro Shop, Ladies & Men’s Locker Rooms & Administration Offices. Each of these projects has been timed to minimize any disruption with your use of the facilities.

finally, you may have noticed that construction is about to commence on the access road at the Club’s entryway. As reported at the Annual Meeting in December, beaufort County expects to have the new road, which extends from St. Gregory the Great and to the Fire Station (with a full access light), completed by August 2016. We will keep you informed as we receive progress updates.

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

Lance & Sharon LedbetterEast Greenwich, RI

Kyle & Carey KolajaMountclair, NJ

Gary & Marga PetersWeston, MA

Chris StinebertArlington, VA

Charleston-Style Golf CottagesThe 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 fea-tures 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 mastersuite 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).

Stay, Play & Replay Cottage Group Package

Sponsor a small or large golf group and spend a mini-mum of two (2) nights in one or more 4-bedroom Golf cottages with (4) four or more players (may not 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.

GOLF COTTAGE RATES**One or more Four Bedroom Cottages Only**

**7th night is complimentary**

February-July/September-November$605 per night for each 4-bedroom (6-bed) golf cottage

January, August, December$490 per night for each 4-bedroom (6-bed) golf cottage

Package Includes: Unlimited golf daily. Play may include the North and/or

South Course based on availability. Cottage food & beverage Amenity Package upon arrival

Complimentary Continental breakfast dailyGolf Cottage Housekeeping Tidy Service available

upon request25% discount on all merchandise in the Golf Shop

To make your reservations, please call Cottage Services at 843.815.8422 between the hours of 8:30am-5pm (EST) Monday-friday. Replay based on tee time avail-ability. Cannot be combined with other packages or offers. A Two-Night minimum stay in a 4-Bedroom Golf Cottage is required.

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7th night is complimentaryRates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 10%

Daily tidy service may be arranged. Fee schedule is available upon request.2-Night Minimum Stay Required. {except for One-Night Stay Option}

Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.

1 bedroom Master Suite $165 $200 1 bedroom Master Suite + Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $250 n/a 2 bedroom/2 bath Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $320 $3853 bedroom/3 bath, Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $400 $4954 bedroom/4 bath, full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $490 $6054 bedroom/4 bath, full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $490 $605

1 bedroom Master Suite / One-Night Stay Option $295 $295

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Javier the TailorJavier is in the clubhouse every Saturday morningbetween the hours of 9:30-11am to tailor clothing for our Members. He will take your measurements and return the following Saturday morning to deliver your garments. No appointments are necessary.

Barber Services Available in the ClubhouseKen browning offers haircuts for both men and wom-en every friday and Saturday in the Clubhouse locker rooms. His hours are every friday from 2:30-4:30pm and on Saturdays from 11:30 to 2:30pm. For special

appointments, please call 912-441-6855.

Need a Document Notarized?Myla Mitchell, Assistant Controller, (843.815.8414) and Wendy Wagner, ARb Administrator (843.815.8443) are commissionedby the State of SC to perform this function. They offer their services to our Members free of charge.

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Member DirectoryAs we strive to continuously improve the berkeley Hall Experience for our Members we are asking you to update your information in the di-rectory on our website. Please log into your account at www.berkeleyhallclub.com and ensure all information is up to date. Should you need to change any of your information, please contact Sheree Small at 843.815.8953 or [email protected]. Updating your information will ensure you receive all communications sent from the club. We also encourage you to add a profile picture which may be forwarded to Sheree as well. Please note, the picture must be sent in JPEG format. If you don’t have a picture, please stop by the Concierge desk and we will be happy to snap a picture of you and add it to the website!

ARB Update by Wendy Wagner, ARB Administrator

Our nation’s coasts make up less than 20 percent of our total land area, yet more than half of the nation lives along the coastline. Managing our coasts to ensure that we can continue to enjoy these areas and their resources is the primary role of the South Carolina Department of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). This state agency is responsible for managing a science-based, comprehensive national system of marine protected areas, and sup-porting effective management practices to protect, sustain, and restore our fragile ecosystems. This agency focus their attention on addressing the critical issues of habitat protection, water quality, and climate change in America’s coastal areas.All waterfront and marsh lots in Berkeley Hall have an OCRM river buffer. The river buffer extends 50’ from all tidal waters and wet-lands beginning at the OCRM critical line. Any disturbance of the shoreline within the river buffer landward of the SC critical line, requires the property owner to submit a Re-vegetation Plan (Landscape Plan) to the Zon-ing Development Administrator of Beaufort County (ZDA). Once approval is received by Beaufort County a copy of the approval and landscape plan should be provided to the ARB for their review and approval. A final inspection of the land-scaping will be done by Beaufort County to ensure that compliance has been met.

The principal objective of this Plan is to preserve and replace as much of the on-site pre-construction native vegetation as possible. Only native plants are permitted and no permanent irrigation is allowed. A guide for acceptable plant-ings can be found in the SC DEHC publication entitled “Backyard Buffers.”A property owner may make application for a view corridor through the river buffer however, the corridor cannot extend for more than 75 feet or one-third of the lot’s width, whichever is less. Typically, the view corridor will only involve pruning for better views, however, an owner may also submit a selective clearing and landscaping plan for their corridor. This will only be approved by beaufort County DRT if the net result provides both ample screening of the shoreline and filtering of the runoff from the lawn on the lot.Members are welcome to stop by or email me [email protected] with any questions that you would like to bring to the attention of the ARb. We will be happy to investigate the matter and assist you in resolving your issues. If you have just purchased your lot or home in berkeley Hall, please contact the ARb for a copy of the ARb Standards.

John Soulia Promoted to F&B Director/Executive ChefWe are pleased to announce that John Soulia has been promoted to food & beverage Director/ Executive Chef and will be respon-sible for the operations of the entire food & beverage department. John has been a part of the berkeley Hall team since 2013 and has built a strong rapport with the staff and membership. He has prov-

en his exceptional management abilities through the culinary team he has cre-ated here at berkeley Hall, and seeks to continue to offer the highest standards in your dining and member event experiences. Please join us in congratulating John on his promotion and wish him all the best in his new position

Personal Document Shreddingberkeley Hall is arranging for Sea Coast Shredding Company to come to the Club in late March or early April and dispose of documents that a member wishes to destroyed. There will be no charge for this service and members will soon be notified of the date and time.

Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes Inaugural Fishing with Heroes Event

April 3 & 4, Hampton Hall

The LfWMH continues to build a coalition of bluffton communities which raise and allocate funds that directly support the reintegration of wounded area veterans back into civilian society. The sixth annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic will be held at Hampton Lake on May 16, 2016, with Berkeley Hall and Belfair both hosting fundraising golf activities on that same day. In addition, Hampton Lake is hosting a new two day event ~ “FiSHiNG WiTH HEROES” on April 3 & 4.

On Sunday evening April 3, 5-8pm, Hampton Lake will honor our combat wounded heroes with an evening of inspiration and fun for the entire family. This relaxing and motivational event will kick off our flagship fishing tourna-ment with food, live music, silent auction, and live auction. This event is open to the public and we look forward to sharing the evening with you. Single tick-et price is $30 and includes food, soft drinks, beer (cash bar for wine and spirits), silent and live auction bidding, live music (including the incredible party band The Chiggers, and our own Bluffton High School Jazz Ensemble) with dancing and more! This event will have limited attendance so please get your reservations in early by emailing [email protected], or by calling 843.815.6339.

The marquee Fishing Classic Catch and Release Tiger Bass Tournament is scheduled for Monday, April 4 from 7am-2pm. The tournament is limited to 200 participants who will be joined by “special guests” ~ wounded veter-ans from area Army, Navy and Marine Corps units. Please register early as spots are expected to fill up. This year’s tournament will be held at Hampton Lake, Largemouth Tiger bass are productive with species weighing in excess of 7lbs and the spring spawn will be at its peak and will surely make for a great tournament. following the tournament an award reception will be held with a buffet lunch, prizes, and more. Individuals can participate with a $100 dona-tion and we have various sponsor levels. To register, please visit our website, www.woundedmilitaryheroes.org and click on the “fishing” tab. If you have any further questions, please contact Ed Giannelli at 843.706.3402 or email [email protected] the addition of these new events in 2016, the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes hopes to exceed last year’s donation total of $185,000. As in the past, the foundation will work with the PGA’s “bIRDIES fOR THE bRAVE” program to select home front charities that benefit veterans from the Lowcountry and coastal Georgia. The LfWMH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please visit our website at www.woundedmilitaryheroes.org or email us at [email protected].

Easter Donations to Bluffton Self Help Members of berkeley Hall continueto overwhelm Bluffton Self Help with their generosity. In past years, the agency has requested donations of Easter baskets however, this year there has been a change in their request for dona-tions. They are accepting Easter Basket supplies rather than prepared Easter baskets for families in our community. This change will give parents the opportunity to participate in making their Easter baskets for their children. Parents will go to the bluffton Self Help store, choose items would be appropriate for their children’s age(s) and arrange their own Easter baskets with help from volunteers. As a suggestion, there is a long list of items that you might consider donating including: Easter baskets, decorative grass, clear wrappers, ribbon, candy, small toys, books, crayons, colored pencils, sketch pads, coloring books, plastic shovels/pails, sand toys, balls, stuffed animals, puzzles, and plastic eggs filled with candy.

Please bring your donated items to Ann Timashenka at 9 Hopsewee Dr. before Monday, March 14. If you are bringing plastic eggs filled with candy, please include the name of the candy that the eggs are filled with on the bag. This helps alert parents if their children have any allergies.

In addition, we are recruiting a few volunteers to help the parents prepare the Easter baskets at the Bluffton Self Help store on Monday, March 21 between 1-3pm and 5-7pm, and on Thursday, March 24 from 1-3pm. Your continued support will provide much joy to families in our neighboring communities this Easter season! If you would like to help, please email Ann Timashenka at [email protected].

Fire Arm Interest GroupA group of Members have recently formed a fire arm interest group to assist individuals in learning about the proper method of handling a fire arm and enjoy some

target shooting with friends. The group presently consists of approxi-mately 25 members (5 of whom are women), and they are meeting once a month at the Palmetto State Armory. Their experience with fire arms range from beginners to experienced shooters. The experienced shooters have been assisting beginners select the right pistol to use, and instructing them on the proper technique of shooting. They welcome any Member who has an interested in fire arms and feel they would enjoy target shoot-ing with friends. If you are interested in learning more about this interest group, please contact to Charles bassos at 843.757.3122 or email him at [email protected], and you will be placed on his mailing list.

Biannual Flower Rotationby Kayne Hoecht, Director of Community Services

The last two weeks of April is the time we schedule our biannual flow-er rotation. by the time each Spring our flower beds need to be refreshed, since the violas have experienced the worst of winter by suffering damage caused by disease, insects and deer. This flower rotation gives us an opportunity to install some of the newest plant species and top performing flowers that are best suited for our climate.

from past experiences, there is always a long list of plants to select from, but we can narrowed the list down to approximately twenty varieties that will create an ideal assortment of color-ful flowers. Our final selection was based on the uniqueness of each variety, their colors, disease susceptibility, resistance to deer, and level of general maintenance. The final selections were ordered through our wholesaler in January who then began their custom growing process. They will be grown to specifica-tions, according to our desired pot size and date of installation.

This year, you will see many new varieties on property including; Valiant Vinca, Mojave Purslane, Dragons Breath Celosia, Meteor Shower Verbena, and Flame Thrower Coleus. It will present an exciting array of flowers with brilliant colors that we hope you enjoy.

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THE BERKELEY HALL CHARiTABLE FOUNDATiON

“MAKiNG A DiFFERENCE LOCALLY”by Patricia Jackson Valentino

In November 2015, the berkeley Hall Charitable foundation (bHCf) funded more than $136,000 in grants for critical projects serving bluffton’s most vulnerable residents. These grants were made possible by you, our berkeley Hall members, through your response to our 2014 Annual Appeal and your participation in our 2015 Charity Cup events.

Our 2016 grant cycle will be funded by monies raised through our 2015 Annual Appeal and our 2016 Charity Cup which will be held on Memorial Day, Monday May 30, 2016. We sincerely hope you will.

Stay and Play on Memorial Day!See how your generosity last year is making a difference locally. In 2015, grants were made to the following organizations:

Meals-on-Wheels provides their clients, (homebound, mostly elderly with a variety of medical issues), one nutritious meal per day, five days per week. The bHCf grant will support the cost of approximately 1100 meals.

The bHCf grant to The Children’s Center, inc. will provide early childhood education and childcare services for children from 5 bluffton families for a full twelve months.

Memory Matters addresses the needs of individuals suffering from Alzheimers and their families. The bHCf grant will support the scholarship/fee waiver program which provides free or reduced fee daycare to families in need.

The bHCf grant will support the Neighborhood Outreach Connection’s flagship program at its Bluffton House Learning Center which serves about 80 children from low income families through its preschool, after school, and summer programs helping these children excel in school.

The bHCf grant to Lowcountry Legal Volunteers will help fund the Ex-ecutive Attorney’s salary and will provide legal services to 12 low income families (approximately 43 people) in bluffton.

The bHCf grant will be used to support one of Bluffton Self Help’s most important programs: assisting our neighbors who are facing an immediate financial emergency that threatens their homes such as payment of rent and utility bills.

The bHCf grant to The Literacy Center will help to equip adults with the reading, writing, math, and speaking skills they need to be successful with their family, in their job and in our community.

Through education and direct care, the bHCf grant will permit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry to provide access to quality end of life care for patients with terminal cancer. This entails nursing visits, medications, supplies and procedures.

The National Alliance on Mental illness Lowcountry project funded by the bHCf grant will help train bilingual Latino volunteers to facilitate separate support groups for individuals with mental illness, parents of children with mental illness, and parents of adults with mental illness.

The bHCf grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton will support two projects. first, “Explorers: Learning for Life” which provides mentorship activities led by the Bluffton Police Department. Second, the grant will support a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program with a technology-enabled training and mentoring to teens.

The bHCf grant to Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse will provide matching funds to hire a second children’s counselor and expand services to children and families in the bluffton area, providing critical services to help prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators of violence or bullying.

The bHCf grant to Deep Well will be used for their Livable Housing Projects providing repairs and renovations on homes for the most vulner-able residents of bluffton who have neither the funds nor the expertise to do the work on their own.

BackPack Buddies of Bluffton is a program dedicated to feeding hungry children in the Greater bluffton area. bHCf’s 2015 grant will us to provide weekly backpacks for 25 children in the River Ridge Academy and to add 5 more children to the existing backpack program at Pritchardville Elementary.

for Heroes on Horseback, the bHCf grant will be used to provide full tuition assistance to 17 special needs children for therapeutic horseback riding, natural horsemanship, and equine-inspired arts and crafts.

With the help of the bHCf, Child Abuse Prevention Association is able to provide abuse awareness and prevention education to first, third and fifth graders in Bluffton Elementary and Red Cedar Elementary increasing their likeliness of success in school. bHCf’s grant to Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine, will screen patients for diabetes utilizing nationally recognized screening tools and provide educational opportu-nities, testing strips/monitors and insulin (when needed).

On behalf of the berkeley Hall Charitable foundation and our 2015 grant recipients, we thank the berkeley Hall Club members!

Bill Reddersen Addresses the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation (BHCF)

BHAF Board Members Don Ryder, Bill Reddersen, Ernest Bush, Randy Wright

Pat Valentino and Paulette Maehara Henderson

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BYOB FRiDAYSbring Your Own bottle, that is! Corkage fees will be waived on fridays for the entire month.

The Slant of Light by Jeffery LentMonday, March 7 @ 3pm; Ladies Locker Room

At the close of the Civil War, weary veteran Malcolm Hopeton returns to his home in western New York State to find his wife and hired man missing and his farm in disrepair. A double murder ensues, the repercussions of which ripple through a community with

spiritual roots in the Second Great Awakening. Hopeton has gone from the horrors of war to those far worse, and arrayed around him are a host of other people struggling to make sense of his crime. A Slant of Light is a novel of earthly pleasure and deep love, of loss and war, of prophets and followers, of theft and revenge, in an American moment where a seemingly golden age. ~ Review: Amazon.

Book Club

The Circle by Dave EggersMonday, April 4 @ 3pm; Ladies Locker Room

Set in an undefined future time, The Circle is the story of Mae Holland, a young woman hired to work for the world’s most powerful internet company. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle has subsumed

all the tech companies we know of now, linking users’ personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one on-line identity and a new age of civility and transparency. As Mae tours the open-plan office spaces, the towering glass dining facilities, the cozy dorms for those who spend nights at work, she is thrilled with the company’s moder-nity and activity. There are parties that last through the night, there are famous musicians playing on the lawn, there are sports teams and clubs and brunches, and even an aquarium of rare fish retrieved from the Marianas Trench by the CEO. Mae can’t believe her luck, her great fortune to work for the most influential company in the world - even as her life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increas-ingly public. What begins as the captivating story of one woman’s ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy and the limits of human knowledge. ~ Review: New York Times

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

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March MadnessWe will be serving up a trio of weekend specials throughout the month of March in celebration of Spring’s arrival!

Wine TastingFriday, March 18; 6pm

Join us for a special wine tasting as we pour a variety of wines tailored to offer the most delicious bang for your buck. Enjoy complement-ing tapas plates throughout the tasting event.

$39++ per person | Max. 40 people; (tables of 8)

LUCKY DEUCE SATURDAYSJust a little friendly competition - All 2-persontables will have their names drawn from a hat at 7pm every Saturday. One lucky table will have

their dinner comp’d for the night! (dining in the Tap Room or Mixed Grille; applicable to tables of 2 only)

SUNDAY BRUNCH BOTTOMLESS MiMOSASfor only $6, we’ll keep pouring sparkling mimosas throughout your meal. What a way to relax on Sundays!

Afternoon Mah Jongg Group

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Friday, March 25, 6-9pmAll ages welcome for this family celebration Easter weekend at the Club. We’re taking over the Grand Lawn and enjoying a spring picnic, complete with games for all ages!

BUFFET DiNNER ON THE GRAND LAWNbuild Your Own Chopped Salad bar – with an array of fresh greens,

spring vegetables and dressingsDeviled Eggs

Hot Off the Grill Vegetables with a Duo of Gorgonzola & Sundried Tomato Parmesan fondue

Rosemary barbecued Chicken breast Old bay Shrimp & Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad Display

Crispy House Cut Malt Vinegar french fries Southern barrel beer battered Cod with Lemon Chive Tartar sauce

Warm Granny Smith Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice CreamAssorted Cookies

$28++/adults {Member Charge bar} | $14++/child

Easter Brunch & Egg HuntSunday, March 27 | Brunch Settings at 10:30am and 1pm

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 HUNTSEgg Hunt i: 10am (ages 6 & under); 10:15am (ages 7 & older)Egg Hunt ii: 12:30pm (ages 6 & under); 12:45pm (ages 7 & older)

$12 per child, including basket and treats

GRAND EASTER BRUNCH BUFFETfresh Seasonal fruit Display

fresh baked Croissants, biscuits, Pecan Sticky buns & Coffee Cake with Whipped butter and Artisan Preserves

Crispy Zucchini Caprese Stacks with Grilled Tomatoes, four Cheese Ravioli, Arugula Pesto and Cherry balsamic Drizzle

farmers Market Salad Display ~ with an array of garden vegetables, baby greens, artisan cheese, nuts and a trio of Mimosa Vinaigrette, green goddess

and balsamic vinaigrette

Apple Smoked bacon & Sausage Links blueberry Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Warm Maple Syrup

White Cheddar Scrambled Eggs Charleston Stone Ground Grits w/ Smothered fried Chicken & Collard Greens

build Your Own Omelet Station

Mediterranean Grouper, Shrimp & Scallops with Roasted Tomatoes, broccoli Rabe, Tarragon & Pecorino Romano

Sizzling Marble Potatoes with Melted leeks & Spring Onion Crème fraiche Tri-Colored Cauliflower & Serrano Ham with Pinot Noir Reduction

Carved Sorghum Glazed Virginia Ham Scalloped Potatoes

Carved Herb Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Sauce

KiD’S BUFFETfranks in a blanket, french Toast with Maple Syrup, Strawberries & Cream

Chicken fingers with Honey Mustard, Curly fries, Assorted Milks, Capri Suns and Juice

DESSERTSMini berry Mousse Tulip Cups, Assorted bon bons, french Macaroon Display,

Chocolate Mousse Easter Egg Nests, Easter Decorated Sugar CookiesStrawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream, Sundae bar

$49++ per adult {Member Charge bar} | $20++ per child {ages 4-11}

Reservations Required | 48hr Cancellation Policy

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Minion Challenge Saturday, March 26, 11am-3pm

Led by the award-winning instructors in education from Challenge Island, your child will enjoy a day of imagination, creativity and all-around fun. If you go bananas over little yellow creatures wearing goggles, Challenge Island™’s MINION PARTY is the place for you! Our movie-inspired STEM challenges will include designing your own mini-golf course, making rocket launchers and

jelly blasters to keep the minions safe on their missions. This is certain to make you very HAPPY on a Saturday afternoon!

$52 per child {Includes Lunch, Snacks and Drinks}Ages 6-11; Please register online.

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Afternoon Ladies’ Canasta and Hand & FootEvery 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 protected].

Ladies’ Bridge Every Wednesday at 1pm, 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.

Evening Mah JonggEvery Wednesday at 7pm, Mixed Grille

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 to participate in the Wednesday night game, please contact Teresa Gannon at 843.706.2219, ([email protected]) for more information.

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

Players of all skill levels are welcome. Afternoon Mah Jongg will be held every friday at 2pm. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like to participate in the Afternoon game, please contact Connie Wedel at 843.706.7284 ([email protected]) for more information.

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, email Hal Sutton ([email protected]) or Don McGeorge ([email protected]).

Evening Canasta and Hand & FootEvery Wednesday at 7pm, Mixed Grille

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 to participate in the Wednesday night game, please contact Marsha Levin at 843.757.2801, ([email protected]) for more information.

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“Cutthroat Kitchen” Cooking ClassSaturday, April 9; 6-9pm

Hosted by the Berkeley Hall Culinary TeamDiNNER MENU

Maximum of 40 total participants (4 teams of 10) with which they will help prepare one course for a four-course meal. Sign up as a full team or individually and we will pair you up with a stellar crew.

Each team will draw for mystery ingredients to create their course, with a member of the culinary team and service staff to assist with the preparation.

Here’s the kicker! Each team will also face surprising challenges and sabotages during this fierce competition. Who will come out as Cutthroat Kitchen Champions? Celebrity Judges will determine who is crowned in the end. best of luck!

$49++ per participant {Member Charge bar}Reservations Required | 48 Hour Cancellation Policy

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

Ladies’ bible Study group meets every Tuesday at 3:30pm in the fazio Room of the Learning Center. All Members are wel-come. for further information, please contact Angie McGeorge at 843.505.0245 ([email protected]) or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 ([email protected]).

Picnic & Music at the ParkSaturday, April 2; 6-10pm

Join us at the River Park for a Potluck Social! The Club’s staff will be grilling up hand-pattied burgers and beer Can Chicken, but the sides are up to you.

• Choose from Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes, Desserts or other to prepare (item sign-up with your registration online) • One side/accompaniment per household, serving 10-15 people • Cold items only (items that are ready to be enjoyed) • Food signs provided

Local DJ Mike Miller will provide the tunes as we watch the sun set over the Okatie River. You won’t want to miss this special event!

$19.95++ {Member Charge bar}Reservations Required | 48 Hour Cancellation Policy

(In Case of Inclement Weather – this event will not be cancelled but moved to the Mixed Grille in the clubhouse. Members will be notified in this case.)

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The Golf CornerSpring is upon us and with it comes another exciting golf season at berkeley Hall. This year, we are looking forward to a very busy tournament schedule. I hope that everyone has their calendars marked for their favorite events. Members can find all of the details

for the 2016 tournaments via the berkeley Hall Club website www.berkeleyHallClub.com, or by picking up a Golf Information book in the Golf Shop.We are very appreciative of the strong support we have received throughout the first part of the year. As we move along in 2016, our professional staff is eager to become deeper involved with our membership. This will include enhancements to the Wednesday Men’s Day and the 18-hole & 9-hole Ladies Day events - Kellie Dippel will be taking the lead role on the women’s side. We will also be starting introductory clinics for ladies that may have thought about starting to play golf, but have not had the correct arena to pick up the game in the past.

Additionally, the golf staff is available to play with our members throughout the year when the occasion arises. If your group is short a player, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to fill out your group. {See Learning Center page for details.}

One of my favorite parts about this time of year is all of the new merchandise which brightens up the Golf Shop. Throughout the season, we will be receiving the latest men’s and ladies’ mer-chandise from vendors all over the world. We hope that all of our members will find apparel that will fit their taste. If there is some-thing that you would like that we do not have available, please do not hesitate to ask and we will do our best to locate it for you.

2016 Golf Operations Updates2016 promises to be an exciting year for our award-winning Golf Practice and Learning Center as we are in the process of updat-ing all of our technology. {see details in right column}. Krista Dunton will be taking the lead with our golf instructional programs, but all of our professionals will be going through extensive training on the latest instructional and fitting technologies. In the past, we have done the majority of club fitting during demo days, however, this year we will be able to provide first-class club fittings on a daily basis. A wide variety of the latest state-of-the-art equipment will be available for our members to test from Callaway, Titleist, Parsons Extreme Golf, Ping, TaylorMade and Nike. Please contact the Golf Shop to schedule a lesson or a fitting with any member of the Professional Staff.

FiTTiNG DAYSPing: Thurs., March 3, 1-5pmTaylorMade: Sat., March 5, 11am-3pmTitleist: Thurs., March 10, 11am-4pmCallaway: Sat., March 12, 10am-2pmNike: fri., March 25, 1-5pmWilson: fri., April 29, 12-4pm

Adam Kushner, Director of Golf

TrackMan 4 ~ The dual Doppler Radar makes it the most accurate launch monitor ever made.

Swing Catalyst ~ Swing Catalyst will help us dissect swings with video equipment and a balance plate.

V1 Updates ~ The member’s hitting bay will be getting a new computer and updated cameras.Sam PuttLab ~ State-of-the-art fitting technology to help with putting instruction and putter fitting.

Member Lesson Rates (based on 1 hour lessons)

Krista Dunton ~ $120Adam Kushner ~ $100

Assistant Pros ~ $75

Ladies’ introductory ClinicsTuesdays 11:15am-12:30pm; $25/per person (limited to 8)

Golf can be an intimidating game at times so this Spring we are creating a comfortable arena for ladies to get introduced to this wonderful game. Clinics will be held on Tuesdays from 11:15am-12:30pm. The cost will be $25/clinic and they will be limited to the first eight ladies that sign-up. Please call the golf shop to sign-up for the clinics.

Junior ClinicsMarch 26, 9-11am; $26/per person

The berkeley Hall Professional Staff will be conducting a Junior Clinic from 9-11am. The cost will be $26 which will include two hours of instruction and a snack for each child. Please contact the golf shop to sign-up. Your child/grandchild can also sign up for a day camp that will start immediately following golf. (See Member Activities page for details)

Full Game Assessment {Beginning in April}

$100/per person for assessment plus game planHave you ever wondered what your strengths and weaknesses are? We will take you through a full game assessment on TrackMan and Sam PuttLab and then put together a practice program for you to improve your game.

Junior Golf CampsJune 21-24, 8:30am-2pm; July 12-15, 8:30am-2pm; $235/childMark your calendars for the 2016 Junior Golf Camps. Ages 6-13 are welcome to participate. The Junior Golf Camps will include 16 hours of golf instruction and games, snacks, lunch, a berkeley Hall golf shirt, and an hour of pool time each day to cool down.

new Additions at the Learning Center

March 1 ChippingMarch 8 Short IronsMarch 15 Putting

March 22 WoodsMarch 29 PitchingApril 5 On Course

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TOURNAMENT RESULTSChairman’s Cup Match Play

Winners: Gene Schraeder & Joe flowersRunners-Up: Dennis Visich & John Langhorne

President’s Cup:Men’s Winner: John Kourakas

Men’s Runner-up: Tony PresognaLadies’ Winner: Ellen SchraederLadies’ Runner-Up: Terri forde

New Year’s Kickoff CupMen’s Final Results

Women’s Final Results

Closest to the Hole #8Gene Schraeder 10’6”

Ladies’ Opening Day LuncheonAlthough rain wreaked havoc on the golf for opening day, I would like to thank all 56 ladies that came to lunch to hear about the upcoming sea-son and enjoy another one of Chef John’s superb meals. I would also like to thank Krista Dunton for sharing some tips with the ladies as we move into the spring season. finally, I would like to congratulate Trish Hoffman on her second consecutive Most Improved Golfer Award.

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new Handicap Rules for 2016The USGA has made six revisions to the USGA Handicap System for 2016. The revisions include: definition of a tourna-ment score, adjusting hole scores, posting scores when a player is disqualified, anchoring and posting, playing alone, and

committee responsibilities. Please visit the website below to learn about the details of these revisions: www.usga.org/articles/2015/11/key-changes-to-handicap-system-for-2016.html

The anchoring ban has been one of the most widely discussed topics over the last few years. The link below will show you a clear explanation of what remains legal and what is no longer legal. One thing is for certain, any round that is played with an anchored putting stroke may not be posted to a player’s USGA Handicap.www.usga.org/content/dam/usga/images/infographics/2016-anchoring-the-club-final.pdf

One of the most common questions that golf professionals get is how and why do you adjust handicaps when competitors are playing from different sets of tees. below is the USGA’s explanation:

A Course Handicap represents the number of strokes needed from a specific set of tees to play to the level of a scratch golfer; i.e., to the USGA Course Rating. The calculation of a Course Handicap only includes a player’s Handicap Index® and the Slope Rating® of the tees being played. When a USGA Course Rating difference exists among competitors, they are playing to different benchmarks, and an adjust-ment equal to the full difference in USGA Course Rating must be made in order for the competition to be equitable.

Players competing from two different tees:Player A is competing from the blue tees (71.0) and Player b is competing from the White tees (69.0). Since the USGA Course Rating difference is two strokes, Player A must add two to the Course Handicap calculated from the blue tees. As an alternative, Player b may deduct two from the Course Handicap calculated from the White tees, as the overall effect would be the same (see Decision 3-5/1).

Below is a chart that compiles all of the different handicap adjustment options at Berkeley Hall.

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Low GrossJack HaranJohn Arnett

Low NetGene SchraederMark Slocum

Low GrossLynn McQuayDiana Haran

Low NetLaura KnobelJanet Wright

John KourakasPresident’s Cup Men’s Winner

Ellen SchraederPresident’s Cup Women’s Winner

Trish Hoffman with Adam KushnerMost Improved Golfer

Upcoming EventsCouples Member-Member March 11-12berkeley Cup March 17-19Ladies’ One-Day Member-Guest March 31Masters Par-3 & Players Draft April 5Men’s Spring Member-Guest April 14-16Member-Member May 12-14berkeley Hall Charity Cup May 30

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Fast Start For Richy Werenski on the Web.com Tour

Richy Werenski, one of Berke-ley Hall’s PGA Tour Profession-als, just began his second year on the Web.Com Tour and has quickly reached another milestone in his young ca-reer. Playing at the Colom-bia Championship in bogota, Colombia on february 7th, he finished tied for 2nd at 11-under par with a scores of 71, 68, 66, 68 (273). The winner was Sabastian Munoz, who was playing on a sponsor’s exemption at his home club, finished 12-under par.

2015 was Richy’s rookie year on Tour. Even though he made the cut in 14 of the 20 tournaments last year, he was required to go through the process of qualifying once again at the 3rd stage of Q-School to maintain his player’s card. However, with such a fast start on Tour this season, he has all but removed any pressure moving forward this year. His runner-up finish at the Colombia Championship nearly equals his total earnings from all of 2015, and gives him the rest of the year to take aim at his real objective - earning a PGA Tour card for 2017. “It kind of makes the rest of the year easier” Richy said, “If you make a decent paycheck in the first few events, you don’t have to worry about the reshuffles. You know you’re going to get into every event you want.” Richy went on to explain, “If there’s one thing I learned from my rookie year on Tour, a few high finishes far outweigh the consistency of making the cut.” After focusing on his wedge game at the Learning Center during the off season he came out with a different mindset. “Every time I have a wedge in my hand, I feel like I’ve got a really good chance of making a birdie. Now, I’m trying to win as many events as I can.”

The 2016 Web.Com Tour plays five of its first six tour-nament s in South America. After the first two events, Richy is ranked #5 on the total money list having earned $61,600 with a scoring average of 69.83. Way to go Richy!

Become a Swing Machine by Maintaining Postureby Adam Kushner, Director of Golf

Why does the Iron Byron machine strike the ball perfectly every time?It’s because everything goes back the exact same way that it comes through.

It’s physically impossible to swing the club ex-actly like the Iron byron Machine, but there are some important things that we can learn from visualizing it. I see a lot of different swings on the range, but one thing that is very common with most golfers is that their posture at impact is very different than their posture at address. by maintaining proper posture, it will allow you to swing more freely and become a much more consistent ball striker.

I believe that there are two main reasons why golfers come out of their posture; 1) Lack of flexibility and 2) Trying to hit at the ball rather than trying to swinging through it. Some of the best golfers to watch on the PGA and LPGA Tours are, Jason Day, Justin Rose, Paula Creamer, and Michelle Wie. One thing is consistent with all of these great players is that they maintain their posture throughout their swing. This gives them plenty of room for their arms to swing, which results in a beautiful free flowing golf swing.

Lack of flexibility in your hips and hamstrings can make it difficult to stay in your posture. I recommend that you spend ten minutes stretching each morning, focusing on your hips and hamstrings. Our professional staff at the fitness Center can provide you with stretching routines that will help condition your body to stay in the proper posture throughout your swing.

There are also several drills you can use when you are out practicing:

#1) Hit half shots with your right toe in the air throughout the entire golf swing.#2) Use a bag stand found at the range and hit half shots while keeping your backside touching the stand for as long as you can. #3) Hit full shots and get the feeling that your chest is covering the ball at impact.

After you have practiced these drills on the range it’s time to take it to the course, and re-member; keep your backside, back, and your chest down. Keep working on it and let me know if I can be of further assistance.

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MARCH TOPiC

Tuesday, March 1 Add Distance to your Driverfriday, March 4 bunkersTuesday, March 8 Pre & Shot Routines (How they Affect Your Game)friday, March 11 Hybrids and fairway WoodsTuesday, March 15 Inside 30 Yardsfriday, March 18 PitchingTuesday, March 22 Puttingfriday, March 25 PuttingTuesday, March 29 Irons

APRiL TOPiC

friday, April 1 Inside 30 YardsTuesday, April 5 bunkersfriday, April 8 Adding Distance to Your Driver (Is it Club Fitting or Technique?)Tuesday, April 12 Trouble Shotsfriday, April 15 Hit Your Irons SolidlyTuesday, April 19 fix Your Slice or Hookfriday, April 22 fairway WoodsTuesday, April 26 Make the Most Out of Your Practicefriday, April 29 Chipping

Complimentary Swing ClinicsEvery Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am

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Vision 54 Certified CoachKrista Dunton has recently returned from a 4-day trip to Phoenix, Ari-zona where she became a Certified

Instructor with Vision 54, a coaching program that encompasses all of the game including the technical, mental, emotional and its social aspects. These new programs are soon to be released, and designed to teach you how unlock your full potential on the course and fully enjoy game.

She has also just returned from filming an Instructional APP for Golf Magazine that will be launched in the spring.

Specialty Clinics with KristaAimPoint Green Reading

Friday, March 18, 9-11am; Thursday, April 7, 2-4pmCost: $200/per person

Whether you’re a professional golfer, caddie, junior, or amateur golfer, AimPoint Green Reading will transform your game by teaching you the one aspect of putting which is never taught--exactly where to aim. former number one player on the LPGA, Stacy Lewis, and current #1 ranked LPGA, Lydia Co, credit AimPoint for their success - as does Adam Scott and the 30 other PGA players currently using AimPoint.After going through the AimPoint Green Reading education, you will never again have to guess at how much a putts breaks. Learn that putting is predictable and discover the most effective and reliable ways to determine the direction and precise amount of break for any putt, all based on gravity (only works on earth).

The lessons learned from this training will include: • How to accurately identify slope • How slope direction and grade affect break • How to determine precise break amounts for any putt • How to determine optimum approach shot strategies • How to handle changing or multiple slopes • How to manage speed control

Short GameThursday, March 11, 2-4pm; Friday, March 26, 10am-12pm;

Monday, April 4, 12- 2pm; Wednesday, April 20, 12-2pmCost: $60/per person

This comprehensive short game clinic will teach you the skills and practice techniques that are necessary to have a reliable and consistent short game. It is guaranteed to improve not only your technique but also your mindset and confidence with pitches from a distance of 40-80 yard out, shots inside 30 yards and bunkers.

Full Swing ClinicTuesday, March 15, 2-4pm; Wednesday, April 13, 1-3pm

Cost: $60/per person (Class size limited to 6 players)Spend two hours working to improve your distance and control over your ball flight. You will leave with specific drills you can use that will improve your contact and consistency.

improve Your Game NowWednesday, March 9, 9:30am-1:30pm; Monday, March 14, 12-4pm;

Thursday, April 21, 1-5pm; Thursday, April 28, 1-5pm Cost: $175/per person (Class size limited to 4 people)

four hours of instruction will be committed to improving your entire game, not just your swing. We will cover putting, short game, approach shots from the fairway and increasing distance with your driver. Once the instruction has concluded, we will go to the golf course to work on your strategy, pre-shot routine, shot selection and mental skills.

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Update On Course Conditions by Chris Young, Director of Golf Course Maintenance

USGA ON SiTE ViSiT TO BERKELEY HALLSoutheastern Agronomist Pat O’BrienOn January 13, 2016, Pat O’Brien, Chief Agronomist for the Southeastern Region of the USGA, was asked to perform an on-site evaluation of the wet

playing conditions found on property. He concluded that the saturated course conditions were caused by two problems; 1) The El Nino weather pattern that existed during the second half of the year 2015, produced an excessive amount of rainfall across the entire Southeast Region of the country and, 2) There are very low amounts permeable clay material found in the soil. These two combination of factors have left us with the wet playing conditions our Members have had to deal with over these past several months.

In order to avoid such problems from occuring in the future, he strongly recommended that the Club consider improving its entire drainage system. He suggested we contact Dennis Hurley, owner of “Turf Drainage of America”, who the USGA considers the recognized expert in the field of golf course drainage. He felt that his company would be able to develop a Master Drainage Plan to prevent these problems from ever reoccurring.

TURF DRAiNAGE OF AMERiCA. DEVELOPiNG A MASTER DRAiNAGE PLAN FOR BERKELEY HALL

Shortly after Mr. O’brien’s visit, Dennis Hurley, President and Owner of “Turf Drainage of Ameri-ca” was invited to the Club inspect the property. Once he completed his evaluation of course condi-tions, he spent a considerable amount of time explaining to staff his principles for proper drainage, and how these principles would apply to berkeley Hall. Shortly after he left, a meeting was held with the Board of Directors to pres-ent them with information we had gathered from both the USGA and Mr. Hurley. After a period of discussion, Members of the board unan-imously approved our recommendation to contract Turf Drainage of America to develop a Master Drainage Plan for all of our facilities including both golf courses, driving range and learning center. Mr. Hurley returned on January 25th, to walk the fairways on each course along with the driving range and learning center. He and his team spent four days mapping the entire property and identifying each location that would require additional seepage and surface drainage. They are working on a Master Drainage Plan that will include detailed maps on drainage along with an estimate of cost.

NEXT STEPSOnce the Master Drainage Plan has been completed, the Golf and Greens Committee, and Finance Committee will develop a project schedule and method of financing the project. Their recommenda-tions will then be presented to the board, and another Town Meeting will be scheduled with our Members to present the Master Drainage Plan along with their recommendations for financing the project. For more information on Dennis Hurley and his drainage system, please visit Turf Drainage Company of America’s website at www.turfdrain.com.

COMPLETED WiNTER PROJECTSIn addition to the work we have done to find a permanent solution to our drainage issues, we have also completed several winter projects. There has been two hundred feet of new cart path repairs made on #2, #10 and #12 on the South Course, and one hundred feet of root pruning preformed on other sections to cart paths to prevent damage from the growth of tree roots.

On the North Course we have installed ninety feet of drainage to the right of #4 green along with trim-ming in native beds. We have also begun to replen-ish sand as required in many of the bunkers.

FUTURE PROJECT FOR 2016We will be using the data collected from the mapping of our ponds last year, to begin an annual dredging schedule for every pond on property. Estate Pond Management is helping us develop a priority list of those ponds that have the most organic and silt buildup.

Last month, we began the first phase of this year’s “billy bunker” project on the South Course. The final two phases will be completed this summer when the course is closed for aerification during the weeks of July and August.

Hole #5 ~ North CoursePreparations for this year’s Players AmateurGGOLF

Pat O’Brien

Dennis Hurley Mapping Hole #2 on the South Course

Drainage 4th Fairway ~ North Course

AERiFiCATiON DATES FOR 2016Course Date:North April 25 - May 3South May 20 - May 27North June 6 - June 14South July 13 - July 25North August 1 - August 9South August 22 - August 30

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TiCKET iNFORMATiON

CLUBHOUSE TiCKET PACK

$250until 3/31/16

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from 4/01/16to 4/19/16

This ticket pack is perfect for a business looking to entertain different clients each day. It includes 1 practice round ticket and a ticket for each competi-tion round (Thursday-Sunday). Each ticket gives fans grounds admittance plus entry into the newly renovated Clubhouse including access to the Grill and Pro Shop. The Clubhouse Tickets also allow access to the Heritage Pavilion featuring a cash bar and two on-course hospitality venues on holes 7 and 15, presented by Hargray, boasting great golf views and food & beverage for purchase. A limited number will be sold.

GROUNDS BADGE

$150until 3/31/16

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from 4/01/16to 4/19/16

Provides weeklong access to the tournament grounds, The Heritage Lawn, Michelob Ultra 19th Hole and Grey Goose Lounge (21+).

DOC’S BBQ CLUB 15

$375until 3/31/16

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from 4/01/16to 4/19/16

This ticket booklet grants access to a private enter-tainment venue on the 15th green from Thursday to Sunday. Ticket holders get a front row seat with exceptional golf views, along with a climate con-trolled dining section. Included in the ticket price is one practice round ticket and one tournament grounds ticket per day for Thursday through Sun-day. A daily buffet lunch is provided by the famous Doc’s barbecue of Columbia, SC. Anheuser-busch draft beer, wine and Coca-Cola beverages are also included. Spirits are available for purchase.

DAiLY GROUNDS TiCKET

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Provides daily access to the tournament grounds, The Heritage Lawn, Michelob Ultra 19th Hole and Grey Goose Lounge (21+). Thursday and Sunday; $55 per day until 3/31/16; $75 per day from 4/1/16 to 4/19/16. friday and Saturday; $65 per day until 3/31/16; $85 per day from 4/1/16 to 4/19/16

PRACTiCE ROUND TiCKET

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Enjoy Opening Ceremonies on Monday, the Pro-Ams on Monday and Wednesday and Coca-Cola Youth Day on Tuesday. Autographs and cameras are welcome.Valid Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. $40 until 3/31/16; $50 from 4/1/16 to 4/19/16.

Juniors age 15 and under are always admitted free when they are accompanied by a ticketed adult. Juniors age 6 to 15 need to purchase a $25 junior ticket at the door to gain entrance to Doc’s bbQ Club 15. fans may purchase tickets by calling Tournament Headquarters at 843.671.2448 or by visiting www.rbcheritage.com.

The 48th annual RBC Heritagepresented by boeing is set for April 11-17, 2016 at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. The new world-class, 26,000-square-foot Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, maximizes the overall quality and experience of guests, residents and pros alike. The updated design provides an outstanding venue for the RBC Heritage and highlights the Sea Pines Resort’s significant role in the history of the RbC Heri-tage by showcase trophies and portraits of past champions in an area deemed the “Hall of Champions.”Tickets for South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR golf tournament are now on sale. Dates for the 48th Annual RBC Heritage at the Harbour Town Golf Links are April 11-17, 2016.

Put Your Plaid On!

About Heritage Classic Foundation: The mission of the Heritage Classic Foundation is to provide the highest quality PGA TOUR golf event that generates significant economic impact and promotion for South Carolina while contributing funds for local charitable causes that enhance the quality of life of all. Since it was founded as a 501 (c)(3) in 1987, the Foundation has donated more than $23 million to people in need. For more information, call 843.671.2448 or visit www.RBCHeritage.com.

2016 RBC HeritageApril 11-17

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Spa & Fitness Pool

MONDAYMat Pilates @ 9am (Nadya)

Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

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

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

TUESDAYYogalates @ 4pm (Nadya)

$8/Member (unless pre-paid package); Guests $10*Please sign up ahead of time

WEDNESDAYZumba @ 9am (Zanne)

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

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

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

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

THURSDAYMen’s Stretch @ 7:30am (Erin)$8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

FRiDAYTennis Clinic @ 9am (Mike)

$18/Member (unless pre-paid); Guests $20

Gentle Fitness @ 9:30am (Erin)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

SATURDAYZumba @ 9am (Patricia)

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

Weekly Class Schedule

Simple Things For Better Posture by Bryan Coker, Certified Personal Trainer

Just how important is good posture? Truth is, good posture is at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It’s as important as eating right, exercising, getting a good night’s sleep and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Good posture is a way of doing things with more energy,

less stress and fatigue, and at a much lower risk of acute and/or chronic injuries. The importance of good posture to an overall fitness program is often overlooked. In fact, the benefits of good posture may be among the best kept secrets of the fitness movement. Just speak to someone suffering from the effects of years of bad posture and they will tell you how important it is! Good posture means your bones are properly aligned and your muscles, joints and ligaments can work as intended. It means your vital organs are in the right position and can function at peak efficiency. Good posture also helps contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system which allows you to be functionally stronger and more powerful. Let’s also not discount the fact that good postures makes you appear more attractive and confident.

The good news is that most everyone can avoid the problems caused by bad pos-ture, and you can make improvements at any age. There are almost an endless amount of exercises and treatments you can use to help develop or maintain a healthy posture, but for simplicity sake there are only three things to remember.

First you need soft tissue work. Soft tissue is your muscle and the most effective way to see change is via a massage therapist. Your muscles are enclosed in a thin sheath of fibrous tissue called fascia. During a massage, the therapist spends time breaking up this fascia as well as releasing muscle spasms. This allows the muscles to stretch, move, and contract freely.

Second, now that the muscles can move freely, it is time to stretch them. The idea is to open and raise the muscles in your chest and shoulders in a manner that will stretch them out.

Finally, the last step is to strengthen the muscles that run along the posterior chain such as the glutes, erector spinea, rhomboids, and posterior deltoids. These are the muscles that hold the chest and shoulders up and open. Exercises such as a row where you are sitting up tall, squeezing the shoulder blades together as you pull the resistance toward the body, is a great way to build strength in these key muscles.

Without good posture, your overall health and total efficiency may be compromised. The long-term effects of poor posture can negatively affect bodily systems and the body’s ability to function efficiently, effectively, and without injury. Please speak to one of our professionals at the fitness center about how to properly address your posture. There is a good chance that your posture is not where it should be and you may not even realize it. We are always available to offer you a quick evaluation that can determine if you need to correct or simply maintain your current level of posture.

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Tabata ~ Wednesdays @ 2pm

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Spa Menu of Services

MASSAGETherapeutic Massage

One Hour ~ $90 90 minutes ~ $125

Prenatal MassageOne Hour ~ $75

90 minutes ~ $105

Deep Tissue MassageOne Hour ~ $90

90 minutes ~ $125

Hot Stone MassageOne Hour ~ $95

90 minutes ~ $130

Body ScrubOne Hour ~ $90

Medical Massage45 Minutes ~ $95One Hour ~ $125One Hour ~ $1872 Hours ~ $250

A LA CARTE15 Minute Reflexology ~ $20

15 Hot Stone ~ $25

MASSAGE ADD-ONS30 Minute foot/Leg ~ $40

30 Minute facial ~ $5030 Minute Sport ~ $55

30 Minute Head, Neck, Shoulder ~ $45

FACiALSThe Berkeley Hall Facial

One Hour ~ $80

Gentlemen’s FacialOne Hour ~ $75

Rejuvenation FacialOne Hour ~ $90

FACiAL ADD-ONSfacial Peel ~ $25brow Wax ~ $20

Lip, Chin Wax ~ $20

*A 15% service charge will automatically be added to all spa service.

Our Certified Personal Trainers offer com-plimentary first-time fitness Evaluations to our Members. These sessions consist of a comprehensive review and discussion on good health and fitness. These confidential evaluations are performed one-on-one in a state-of-the-art testing room. The health portion of the evaluation consists of tak-ing a close look at your at your medical history including; surgeries, injuries, medications, blood pressure, resting heart rate and postural analysis. While performing the fitness test, we will be screening your cardiovascular, muscular endurance, strength, body composition, physical imbalances and nutritional profiles. If you have never had such an evaluation, we would encourage you to do so by speaking with a member of the professional staff.

Personal TrainingOnce you have completed your fitness Evaluation, our exercise physiologists can guide you through an exercise routine that will be designed to meet your individual needs. Each session is conducted one-on-one, and designed to send you off with a feeling of energy and confidence. Each session can be scheduled for 30, 45, or 60 minutes with one of the staff exercise physiologists or trainers.

March is National Nutrition MonthAsk a member of our professional staff for the Tip of the Week! We’re here to help you stay motivated and reach your goals!

Spa ActivityVisit the spa and enjoy one of our many relaxing services we have to offer! Try Mrs. Cindy Mills’s New Custom Aromatherapy facial – a great way to freshen up for Spring

MARCH SPA SPECiALbook a massage and receive $5 off the second massage. Please mention the special when you reserve.

APRiL SPECiALChoose any fresh body Scrub for $85.

And finally, don’t forget to purchase a gift certificate for that someone special!

Complimentary First-time Fitness Evaluations

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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)

RiverPark

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 marsh-es exist where ocean wa-ter flows between the mainland 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 wa-ter 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

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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.

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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.

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110am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic3:30pm ~ Women’s Bible Study3pm ~ Boat Cruise4pm ~ Yogalates

29am ~ Zumba9:30am ~ Cardio Splash10:15am ~ Yoga1pm ~ Ladies Bridge2pm ~ Tabata3pm ~ Boat Cruise3:30pm ~ Men’s Bible Study5-7pm ~ Happy Hour7pm ~ Mah Jongg/Canasta/HF

37:30am ~ Men’s Stretch1pm ~ Golf Fitting Demo5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

49am ~ Tennis Clinic9:30am ~ Gentle Fitness10am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic2pm ~ Afternoon Mah-Jongg3pm ~ Kayak Nature Tour5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

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9am ~ Zumba11am ~ Golf Fitting Demo

610am ~ Sunday Brunch w/ bottomless mimosas

5-7pm ~ Happy Hour6-8pm ~ Pasta & Prime Rib

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9am ~ Kayak Nature Tour9am ~ Mat Pilates10:15pm ~ Cardio Sculpt4pm ~ R3 Class1pm ~ Ladies Canasta/ Hand & Foot



107:30am ~ Men’s Stretch11am ~ Golf Fitting Demo5-7pm ~ Happy Hour


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177:30am ~ Men’s Stretch5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

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9am ~ Tennis Clinic9:30am ~ Gentle Fitness10am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic1pm ~ Golf Fitting Demo2pm ~ Afternoon Mah-Jongg3pm ~ Kayak Nature Tour5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

LADiES BOOK CLUB ~ 3PM

SPRiNG DAY CAMPMiNiON CHALLENGE ~ 11AM

LUCKY DEUCE SATURDAY ~ 7PM



WiNE TASTiNG ~ 6PM

EASTER WEEKENDFiSH FRY ~ 6PM


EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNTBRUNCH: 10:30AM & 1PM

EGG HUNTS: 10AM & 12:30PM

COUPLES MEMBER-MEMBER

BERKELEY CUP

EASTER WEEKENDJUNiOR GOLF CLiNiC ~ 9AM


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9am ~ Zumba

310am ~ Sunday Brunch5-7pm ~ Happy Hour6-8pm ~ Pasta & Prime Rib

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510am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic3:30pm ~ Women’s Bible Study3pm ~ Boat Cruise4pm ~ Yogalates5-7pm ~ Happy Hour




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297:30am ~ Men’s Stretch12pm ~ Golf Fitting Demo5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

309am ~ Tennis Clinic9:30am ~ Gentle Fitness10am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic2pm ~ Afternoon Mah-Jongg3pm ~ Kayak Nature Tour

5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

LADiES BOOK CLUB ~3PM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

PiCNiC & MUSiC iN THE PARK ~ 6PM

CUTTHROAT KiTCHEN COOKiNG CLASS ~ 6PM

MASTERS PAR 3 & PLAYERS DRAFT

MEN’S SPRiNG MEMBER~GUEST

MARCH 2016

APRIL 2016

LADiES 1-DAY 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 Assistantbryan O’Neal 843-815-8997Facilities Maintenance Manager

Accounting Rebecca Weyenberg 843-815-8950CFO/ControllerMyla 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 843-815-8433F&B Director/Executive ChefAshleigh Whitmore 843-815-8493Director of Catering & Special Events

Edmund Romano 843-815-8434Food & Beverage Manager

Concierge Services 843-815-8494Skip Young 843-815-8422Director of Concierge Services

GolfAdam Kushner 843-815-8440Director of GolfCharles fox 843-815-8444Senior Assistant Golf Professional

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 843-815-8446Krista 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, Saturday, Sunday)Dinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Wednesday-Sunday in March; Tuesday-Sunday beginning April 5)Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7pm (Wednesday-Sunday)

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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