2023 Berkeley Classic
Table of Contents
Welcome to the Berkeley Classic
Page 1 - 2
Schedule of Events
Page 3 - 4
Ladies Activities
Page 5
Social Functions
Page 6
Tournament Information
Page 7 - 10
Format Handicaps Scorecards & Score Posting Optional Cash Buy In Cash Pay Out & Prizes Friday Horse Race
Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10
Rules of Play
Page 11
Table of Contents
Inclement Weather
Page 12
Past Champions
Page 13
2022 Flight Winners
Page 14
2023 Berkeley Classic Participants
Page 15 - 16
2023 Flights, Pairings & Starting Times Page 17 - 25 Contact Information
Page 28
Welcome
On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Membership, and the entire staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2023 Berkeley Classic. Berkeley Hall is a very special place and we are very proud of the facilities and amenities we have to offer. We want you to get out there on the golf course and have a wonderful time, filled with competition, camaraderie, and new friends. In addition, you will not want to miss the food and fine wines we have planned for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. It would be our pleasure to accommodate your needs. Have a wonderful time!
Adam Kushner General Manager and Chief Operating Officer
Welcome
Thank you for joining us for the 2023 Berkeley Classic. We are looking forward to a wonderful week of events. Please refer to the contents of this booklet concerning the tournament. We hope that you will take advantage of our planned activities and the club’s other amenities. All dress for our after-golf activities will be club casual, with the exception of Saturday evening, where Jackets will be optional. Spouses may join us throughout the week for a round or two of golf for just a cart fee. During the event we will be offering our “member discount” in the golf shop for all invited guests, as well as their spouses or significant others. If there is anything we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to ask myself or another member of the Professional Staff. On behalf of the entire Berkeley Hall Team, we thank you for your participation and wish you the best of luck. Sincerely,
Kieran Staunton Director of Golf
Schedule of Events Wednesday October 11 Optional Practice Round Event - Sign in at the Golf Shop to participate. (Must play with another pair in the Berkeley Classic to take part.) Practice rounds available on both courses Tee times may be made via ForeTees or by calling the Golf Shop 14 days in advance 7:30am-4:30pm Registration in Golf Shop 5:00pm - 7:00pm Players Reception - Fazio Room Putting Contest Closest to the Hole Contest Tournament Gifts Cocktails & hors D’oeuvres
Thursday October 12 7:30am-9:30am Breakfast - Verandah 11:00am-12:30pm Lunch - Verandah 12:30pm Round #1 - North Course Shotgun start 3:00pm Round #2– North Course Shotgun Start 6:00pm Stag Dinner Clubhouse Verandah
Schedule of Events Friday October 13
Saturday October 14
7:00am-9:30am Breakfast - Verandah
7:30am-9:00am Breakfast - Verandah
8:00am Round #3 - South Course Tee Times 11:00am-3:00pm Lunch - At the Turn 11:00am Round #4—South Course Tee Times Following Round #4 Horse Race - South Course Holes TBD based on number of teams
Evening at your Leisure Evening Dinner reservations for the Club may be made by calling the Concierge
9:00am Round #5 - North Course Shotgun Start 11:00am-11:30am Drinks & Snacks 11:30am Round #6– North Course Shotgun Start Following Round #6 Lunch & Scoreboard Reception 2:30pm Flight Winner Championship Shootout North Course - Holes #9, #10, #18 6:00pm Championship Dinner & Awards Clubhouse Verandah - Jacket Optional
Ladies’ Activities Ladies, We are excited to have you be a part of this year’s Berkeley Classic. While the men are playing golf, we wanted to provide you with a list of activities throughout the Lowcountry. From a round of golf, to an historical tour around Savannah, there are plenty of things to do while your other halves compete for the 2023 Berkeley Classic. Lowcountry Activities Golf: Any ladies that would like to play golf can contact the Golf Shop to make a tee time. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we will only be charging a cart fee for spouses whose husbands are participating in the Berkeley Classic. 843-815-8444 River Cruise: Enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry scenery on a River Cruise from the River Park at Berkeley Hall. The River Cruise is $225 for 2hrs (gratuity not included) and can fit up to 10 passengers. Must be booked in advance. Contact our concierge for details and reservations. 843-815-8952 Kayaking: Create your own tour of the Okatie River by kayaking from the River Park at Berkeley Hall. Contact our concierge for details and reservations. 843-815-8952 Berkeley Hall Spa and Fitness Center: Berkeley Hall’s Fitness Center offers group classes, private training, and a variety of massages. Contact the Fitness Center for details and reservations. 843-815-8985 Dolphin Cruises: For ladies that are looking to go off property, there are many different options for Dolphin Tours that can take you around the rivers in Bluffton or around Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island. Contact our concierge for details and reservations. 843-815-8952 Historical Tours: There are a variety of tours around Savannah and Beaufort. Below are just a few choices: Old Savannah Tours
Savannah
912-234-8128
Southern Rose Buggy Tours
Beaufort
843-524-2900
Sea Island Carriage Tours
Beaufort
843-476-7789
Gullah Heritage Tours
Hilton Head Island 843-681-7066
For suggestions on Shopping, Movie Theatres, Art Galleries, or Dining please reach out to Concierge at 843-815-8952.
Social Functions Wednesday October 11 Player Reception - Fazio Room - 5:00pm Come and enjoy cocktails and hors D’oeuvres while getting the chance to mingle with the rest of the participants. Tournament gifts will be handed out, and we will have a putting contest and a closest to the hole / hit the green challenge for those that would like a little extra fun. Spouses are welcome.
Thursday October 12 Stag Dinner - Clubhouse Verandah - 6:00pm Following the play on the first day, come and enjoy the Stag Dinner (Players only) on the Verandah. We will pull numbers for the Number Board Game, have a closest to the hole challenge, and a great evening of good food and drinks. Saturday October 14 Awards Presentation Dinner - Clubhouse Verandah - 6:00pm A great way to close out the event with a wonderful dinner on the Verandah. Spouses are welcome (please advise in advance). We will present the awards to the winning teams during the cocktail hour and dinner will be served following the presentation. Sport Coat / Jacket is optional.
Tournament Format The field will be divided into flights, which will be arranged by the aggregate total of the team’s handicaps Each round will consist of nine holes of Strokeplay First Round
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Better Ball of Pair
Second Round
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Shamble
Third Round
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Scramble
Fourth Round
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Better Ball of Pair
Fifth Round
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Chapman
Sixth Round
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1 or more….
The tournament tees will be the White Tee. The Rule of 75 is in effect - if your age plus your handicap is 75 or more, you are eligible to move to a forward set of tees (Fazio or Green). Please see a member of the Professional Staff prior to the event if you would like to play from a different set of tees and we will adjust your handicap accordingly.
Handicaps Handicap Index as at the Closing Date of September 28 will be used. Players must have a GHIN Index and handicaps will be verified by the committee. Handicap Index differential between partners must not exceed 10 strokes (If higher than 10, the higher-handicapped player will be adjusted).
Tournament Format Scorecards Scorecards for each round will be provided prior to teeing off. The scorecards will be marked with the individual handicaps as they have been previously certified by the Committee. All scorecards must be signed, attested and turned in at the scoreboard immediately following your round. Strokes will be marked where they fall on the 18-hole card.
Score Posting Please note the Berkeley Hall Professional Staff will be posting the Tournament Scores for each competitor under the direction of the Club’s Handicap Committee. We are requiring scorecards to be returned complete, signed and attested for posting purposes. Incomplete scorecards will have Decision 5-2a/5 applied for posting purposes.
Starting Times For each round, we will indicate your respective starting hole. It becomes necessary for us to ask you to be considerate of all the participants and to arrive on time at the start of each round and to keep pace with the group in front of you. This will help ensure an enjoyable time for all.
Optional Cash Buy-In The Official tournament cash buy-in may be entered by paying $220/team prior to teeing off on Thursday morning. Friday’s Horse Race is an additional $30/Pair.
Tournament Format Cash Pay-Out The cash payout will be based on the number of teams that buy-in. Cash prizes will be awarded for; The Low Score for each round The Winner of each Flight The Runner Up in each Flight The Overall Winners in the Championship Shootout Flight winners will participate in an Aggregate score shootout playing holes #9, #10, & #18 (North). All play will be from the default tee that was used in Flight competition. Hole #9 will be Chapman, Hole #10 Scramble, and Hole #18 1 or more... If necessary the tie-breaker to determine the overall champion will be an aggregate score playoff using hole #18 on the North Course. If the tie is still not broken after one hole, we will use a nearest to the hole from the fairway on #18 to the green on #9. All ties for first and second in each flight will be decided by the following: Lowest 6th Round Score Lowest 4th Round Score Lowest 2nd Round Score Lowest 1st Round Score Lowest 3rd Round Score Lowest 5th Round Score Chip-off at hole to be determined by committee Any team not present for a playoff will forfeit their spot for any potential prizes.
Horse Race The Horse Race is an optional event following play on Friday. 2-man teams will be ordered from lowest to highest team handicap. Pairings will be posted on Friday morning. Pairings will be made starting with the lowest USGA Index and the highest USGA Index and will have 1 member and 1 guest on each team. The pods will be determined by the number of teams that participate and their combined USGA Index. No strokes will be used during this event We will play on the South Course and the holes used will be advised once we have a count of how many teams will be playing. The Race The Race will begin following the completion of Round 4 on Friday afternoon. It will be a 3-hole Race on the South Course. Each pod will be given a starting hole and play will begin. Players will play from the tee markers that they have played from in the main tournament. All teams will complete their three holes of strokeplay and the low team from each Pod will move forward to the Horse Race final. In the case of ties, a chip-off will be contested from a point determined by the Golf Staff. After pod winners are determined, the final shootout will play Hole #16 for a sudden death playoff to determine the Horse Race Champion. In the event of a tie we will have a closest to the pin contest using hole #16 (Burgundy Tee) of the South Course. We will be playing alternate shot format. For example, one team member will tee off of the Odd Holes and one team member will tee off of the Even Holes. Prize money breakdown will be based on a percentage of the Horse Race Pot*
*Amounts dependent on total number of Teams in Cash Buy-In
Rules of Play USGA Rules shall govern all play and the following Local Rules shall apply:
• Holes #10 & 14 (South) Waste Areas: Sandy areas to the right of #10 and #14 are not a penalty area and are to be played as the general area . • On holes #4 & #17 (North) the margin of the red penalty area will be defined by the edge of the cart path nearest the penalty area. In addition to the option prescribed in rule 17.1, ball drops have been provided as an option if the player chooses. Please use the drop area that would be the closest to the spot the ball last crossed the margin of the penalty area no nearer the hole. • On Hole #8 (North) Blue stakes indicate the portion of the immovable obstruction (cart path) behind the green from which free relief may be taken by using the drop area near the blue tee on #9. The vegetation contained in the cart path is part of the obstruction. A ball which is 95% certain to be in the vegetation does not have to be found. • On Hole #15 (North) In addition to the options prescribed in Rule 16.1 for relief from the cart path that runs through the fairway, drop zones have been provided as an additional option. Players must use the drop zone that is closest to where their ball lays and not nearer to the hole.
• Immovable Obstructions: In addition to rule 16.1, if a ball lies off the putting green but not in a penalty area and an immovable obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green and within two club lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player may take relief as follows: The ball must be lifted and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay that (a) Is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention and (c) is not in a penalty area or on a putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted.
• Newly sodded & sanded areas: Relief must be taken from all newly sodded or sanded areas. Please proceed under rule 16.1. • Staked Trees: Protection of young trees is identified by stakes and rope. If such a tree interferes with a players stance or the area of his intended swing, the ball must be lifted, without penalty and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 16.1a (Immovable Obstruction) •
Out Of Bounds: Defined by white stakes / posts.
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Yellow Penalty Area: Defined by yellow stakes / lines.
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Red Penalty Area: Defined by red stakes / lines.
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Doubt as to Procedure In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. Rule 20.1c. Any questions concerning the interpretation of USGA Rules or Local Rules should be directed to the Rules Committee
Rules Committee: Kieran Staunton, Steph George, Graham Thatcher, Luke Grogan, Jaden Thiemann, Stone McCall
Rules of Play Foul Weather Rules: A)
Total Rainout (Thursday) Round #1 & Round #2 will be played on Friday, followed by the Horse Race event. Round #3 & Round #4 will be played on Saturday followed by the Championship Shootout to determine the Overall Champion
B)
Total Rainout (Thursday & Friday) 18 Holes - Better Ball of Partners - will be played on Saturday to determine the Flight Winners. Tee times will be provided by the Committee. The Championship Shootout will follow to determine the Overall Champion.
C)
Total Rainout (Friday & Saturday) Score from Thursday’s rounds will be used to determine the Overall Champion. Rules Committee: Kieran Staunton, Stephanie George, Graham Thatcher, Luke Grogan, Jaden Thiemann, Stone McCall
Past Champions 2022 ~ Wes Goldberg & Mike Siers 2021 ~ Willie Wang & John Petersen 2020 ~ Brian Barney & Jason Barney 2019 ~ Brian Barney & Jason Barney 2018 ~ Kory Deavers & Robert Thompson 2017 ~ John Kourakos & Kevin Hughes 2016 ~ No Event (Hurricane Matthew) 2015 ~ Bob Knighton & George Wombolt 2014 ~ Art Arns & Kim Goldenstein 2013 ~ Ray English & John Carroccia 2012 ~ Bob Hackett & Bruce Greene 2011 ~ Ray English & John Carroccia 2010 ~ Steve Vanadia & Gary Pasek 2009 ~ Rick Savoury & Don Bradford 2008 ~ Ron Plesh & Ryan Plesh 2007 ~ Tony Nimmer & Cary Stoffel 2006 ~ Sam Stever & Tony Catelli
2022 Flight Winners Berkeley Hall Jeff Easton & Casey Baker Shadow Creek Danny Lawrence & James Fitzgerald Alotian Club Wes Goldberg & Mike Siers Estancia Club David Elliot & Tyler Elliot Dallas National Steve Ramsby & Michael Ramsby Gozzer Ranch George Miller & Mitch Dobbins Sage Valley Jim Spear & Will Harrell Hudson National Michael Brocato &Todd Singleton Wade Hampton Peter Castello & Mark Clayman
Berkeley Classic Participants Member
Guest
Club
Todd Bari
David Trerice
The Milton-Hoosic Club, Massachusetts
Brian Barney
Jason Barney
Feather Sound CC, Florida
Tom Beaumonte
Chris D'Alessandro
Stonebridge GC, Michigan
Ron Borders
Terry Smith
Rehoboth Beach CC, Delaware
Michael Brocato
Todd Singleton
Kiawah Island Club, South Carolina
Bill Brosnan
Joseph Giannetto
The Peninsula G & CC, North Carolina
Peter Cahi
Richard Cahi
MGA GC, Connecticut
Peter Castello
Mark Clayman
TPC Boston, Massachusetts
Michael Cross
Paul DeAngelis
Brookside CC, Pennsylvania
John D'Alessandro
James Marsano
North Hampstead CC, New York
Steve Delaney
David Nelson
Des Moines G & CC, Iowa
Duke Delcher
Zac Passaretti
Schuyler Meadows Club, New York
Jeff Easton
Casey Baker
Barton Hills CC, Michigan
Jim Edwards
Ivan Jahns
Fort GC, Indiana
David Elliot
Tyler Elliot
AZ Golf Club, Arizona
Tim Ellis, Jr.
Andrew Craft
Medalist GC, Texas
Rich Forde
John Langhorne
Wildwood GC, Ohio
John Gawkowski
Ted Foth
Red Rock CC, Nevada
Patrick Gill
Kevin Gill
Cape Cod National GC, Massachusetts
Jack Ginsburg
Scott Creamer
Trump National, Washington D.C
Wes Goldberg
Evan Mizrachy
NorCal, California
Bill Gonska
Frank Cavuoto
Upper Montclair CC, New Jersey
Joe Haas
Joe Haas, Jr.
Hidden Creek GC, Pennsylvania
Bob Hackett
Joe Hacker
Wilmington CC, Pennsylvania
Chuck Harris
Nate Williams
Wetherington G & CC, Ohio
Brian Hayden
Dave Skinner
Chechessee Creek Club, South Carolina
Berkeley Classic Participants Member
Guest
Club
Ralph Hunter
Michael Hewitt
Army Navy CC, Virginia
Tim Kelly
Shane Michels
Medinah CC, Illinois
Tom Kennedy
Bill Easley
The Club at Sea Palms, Georgia
Tom Kloet
Steve Porter
Brookside CC, Ohio
Bob Knighton
Les Smith
Kansas City CC, Kansas
John Kourakos
Kevin Hughes
Forsgate CC, New Jersey
Ed Kozelek
Josh Rubin
Muirfield Village GC, Ohio
Jim Martell
Jason Weyeneth
Wykagyl CC, New York
Glenn McAllister
Matt Jankowski
Lookaway GC, Pennsylvania
George McGuire
Ryan McGuire
Ivanhoe Club, Illinois
Anthony Monterisi
Mario Martino
Lakewood Ranch G & CC, Florida
Paul Mooney
Tony Diguglielmo
Mount Kisco CC, New York
Tony Pease
Mark Waninger
Belfair GC, South Carolina
Frank Pinon
Paul Davison
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Florida
Chris Poland
Andrew Knutson
Prairie Highlands GC, Kansas
Keith Pumroy
Glenn Sengstack
Nashville National GL, Tennessee
Steve Ramsby
Mike Ramsby
Hawk Hollow GC, Michigan
George Revock
Gene Goudy
Jericho National GC, Pennsylvania
Michael Riccobono
Patrick Dolan
The Yacht & CC, Florida
Thomas Ritter
Bruce Disbrow
Gulf Stream GC, Florida
Michael Rotelle
Michael Borislow
The International, Massachusetts
Tom Rumfola
Pat Scott
Scioto CC, Ohio
Barry Shelley
Ben Shelley
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jim Spear
Will Harrill
Pinehurst CC, North Carolina
Chris Virgulak
Mark Smith
Marsh Landing CC, Florida
Willie Wang
John Petersen
Belleair CC, Florida
Rocky Whitehead
Joe Mayernik
Coldtream CC, Ohio
Berkeley Hall Flight
George McGuire (+0.3)
Ryan McGuire (+1.0)
Ivanhoe Club
Jeff Easton (4.1)
Casey Baker (+2.9)
Barton Hills CC
Peter Cahi (2.0)
Richard Cahi (2.8)
MGA GC
Tom Kloet (4.6)
Steve Porter (5.5)
Brookside CC
Tom Rumfola (7.1)
Pat Scott (3.5)
Scioto CC
Tim Kelly (6.0)
Shane Michels (6.1)
Medinah CC
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Shadow Creek Flight
Rich Forde (5.1)
John Langhorne (7.4)
Wildwood GC
Bob Hackett (5.7)
Joe Hacker (7.0)
Wilmington CC
Charles Harris (7.4)
Nate Williams (5.7)
Wetherington CC
Paul Mooney (9.3)
Tony Diguglielmo (4.1)
Mount Kisco CC
George Revock (6.1)
Gene Goudy (7.4)
Jericho National GC
Tom Beaumonte (9.9)
Chris D’Alessandro (4.3)
Stonebridge GC
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Alotian Club Flight
Barry Shelley (7.5)
Ben Shelley (6.7)
Charlotte
Tim Ellis (6.4)
Andrew Craft (7.9)
Medalist GC
Jim Martell (8.0)
Jason Weyeneth (6.4)
Wykagyl
Brian Hayden (5.3)
Dave Skinner (9.3)
Chechessee Creek
Frank Pinon (6.9)
Paul Davison (7.8)
Ponte Vedra Inn
Duke Delcher (2.6)
Zac Passaretti (12.6*)
Schuyler Meadows
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Estancia Club Flight
David Elliot (7.9)
Tyler Elliot (7.7)
Arizona
Wes Goldberg (2.9)
Evan Mizrachy (12.9*)
California
Brian Barney (13.0*)
Jason Barney (3.0)
Feather Sound CC
Ed Kozelek (11.8)
Josh Rubin (4.5)
Muirfield Village GC
Steve Ramsby (12.5)
Mike Ramsby (4.2)
Hawk Hollow GC
Tom Kennedy (9.4)
Bill Easley (7.3)
Club at Sea Palms
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Dallas National Flight
Thomas Ritter (10.9)
Bruce Disbrow (5.9)
Gulf Stream GC
Mike Riccobono (9.4)
Patrick Dolan (7.8)
The Yacht & CC
Glenn McAllister (13.7*)
Matt Jankowski (3.7)
Lookaway GC
John Kourakos (12.0)
Kevin Hughes (5.8)
Forsgate CC
John Gawkowski (10.0)
Ted Foth (8.2)
Red Rock CC
Jack Ginsburg (4.3)
Scott Creamer (14.3)
Trump National DC
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Gozzer Ranch Flight
Tony Pease (12.4)
Mark Waninger (7.6)
Belfair
Jim Spear (10.5)
Will Harrill (9.9)
Pinehurst CC
Chris Virgulak (11.7)
Mark Smith (9.2)
Marsh Landing CC
Steve Delaney (6.3)
David Nelson (15.0)
Des Moines G&CC
Bob Knighton (13.3)
Les Smith (8.3)
Kansas City CC
Michael Rotelle (9.2)
Michael Borislow (12.5)
The International
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Sage Valley Flight
Chris Poland (7.4)
Andrew Knutson (14.7)
Prairie Highlands GC
Todd Bari (8.3)
David Trerice (14.4)
Milton-Hoosic Club
Jim Edwards (11.0)
Ivan Jahns (12.0)
Fort GC
Rocky Whitehead (9.6)
Joe Mayernik (13.6)
Coldstream CC
Ralph Hunter (14.0)
Michael Hewitt (11.1)
Army Navy CC
Anthony Monterisi (16.2) Mario Martino (9.4)
Lakewood Ranch
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Hudson National Flight
Ron Borders (15.8)
Terry Smith (10.1)
Rehoboth Beach CC
Willie Wang (13.9)
John Petersen (12.5)
Belleair CC
Peter Castello (13.2)
Mark Clayman (13.3)
TPC Boston
Michael Brocato (17.8)
Todd Singleton (9.6)
Kiawah Island Club
Michael Cross (17.4)
Paul DeAngelis (10.8)
Brookside CC
Joe Haas III (11.9)
Joe Haas Jr. (17.3)
Hidden Creek GC
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Wade Hampton Flight
Keith Pumroy (12.1)
Glenn Sengstack (18.9)
Nashville National
Bill Brosnan (16.8)
Joseph Giannetto (15.5)
The Peninsula G&CC
Patrick Gill (20.3)
Kevin Gill (13.6)
Cape Cod National
Bill Gonska (13.6)
Frank Cavuoto (21.8)
Upper Montclair CC
John D’Alessandro (23.0) James Marsano (17.5)
North Hampstead CC
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Hudson National Flight
We hope you enjoy your week with us here at Berkeley Hall If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the staff Director of Golf ~ 843.815.8440 Kieran Staunton Head Professional ~ 843.815.8444 Stephanie George Golf Professionals ~ 843.815.8444 Graham Thatcher Luke Grogan Jaden Thiemann Stone McCall Locker Room ~ 843.815.8449 Garrett Cleland Concierge ~ 843.815.8952 Cameron Hill Food & Beverage ~ 843.815.8493 Jeff McKinney Elijah Paulson Vincent Matalavage Back to Table of Contents
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