Berkeley Experience Jan-Feb 2023

As we head into 2023, it’s remarkable to see how much we’ve accomplished together here at Berkeley Hall. You can feel the energy and it’s been truly wonderful to experience so many great events with Membership in our new spaces that allow us to enjoy our Lowcountry lifestyle as a community.

The beauty of our Lowcountry setting is one of the things we cherish most about our coastal home. Of course, no one captures this better than member/photographer Elizabeth Angelone, whose work graces this cover. She casts an intimate view of our “local life” and you can see more on pages 8-9.

At Berkeley Hall, our momentum keeps building. We’ve welcomed well over 60 new members to the Club and look forward to more new neighbors with 54 homes under construction and more under review.

New families and enhanced amenities to enjoy keep us vibrant and growing and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

On the greens, both courses welcome members to premier golf with exceptional playability. Our agronomy team completed successful agronomic and aesthetic enhancements that will take us forward past these winter months into beautiful Spring conditions. The expanded Fazio Green has been so popular, it’s just fun to see everyone out there enjoying it.

One of the things we like to talk about is continuous improvement, and as we strive to understand member expectations and overall satisfaction, we recently sent a member survey to garner your response.

As a Top 50 Platinum Club, we share our greatest appreciation for our dedicated and talented team, as well as our Membership and board, who understand the value of continued enhancement and reinvestment in our community.

Please join us in celebrating this prestigious Platinum Club status! I share this momentous achievement with great appreciation for our Membership, it’s all of you who help make us the best community in the Lowcountry.

Thank you for all your support as we endeavor to provide the best of the ‘Berkeley Experience!’ I hope you are as excited about 2023 as we are!

Adam Kushner General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

Holiday getaway or family stay? Berkeley Hall has you covered. You’ll feel right at home in our charming cottages with easy access to everything. From golf weekends to family stays, our cottages offer all the amenities you could ask for. It’s a short walk to the Clubhouse and onto the greens, and you’ll find the Spa & Fitness Center just around the corner.

We can help make it even more special! For a nominal fee, you can add an assortment of room enhancements and amenities to really make your next visit exceptional including wines from the Club wine list and selections from our Club menu. Spa appointments, Club and local dining reservations, pontoon boat cruises, and more! Simply request 72-hours prior to your arrival from our concierge team, and we’ll be happy to provide your requested amenities.

BOOK ONLINE! You can now Book Cottage Reservations Online, located under the Golf Cottages tab on the member website. Simply select your reservation details and choose your accommodations!

CAMERON HILL PROMOTED TO CONCIERGE AND COTTAGE SERVICES MANAGER

Cameron Hill has been promoted to Concierge and Cottage Services Manager for Berkeley Hall Club.

Cameron has garnered extensive concierge and service knowledge at the Club, most recently serving in the position of Club Concierge. She first joined the Club’s food and beverage department as a server before moving into Concierge Services.

With a background in hospitality, Cameron also formerly served as a hostess at neighboring Belfair in Bluffton, S.C.

Cameron continues her club career as she leads our concierge team and partners with cottage owners. In her new role, she will oversee defined initiatives to enhance the cottage guest and member experience.

Cameron holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from the University of South Carolina Beaufort – Bluffton campus.

We wish Cameron great success in her new position.

Please see new Club rates as of February, 2023. Prior rates remain in effect through January.

1BR Master Suite $250

2 BR/2BA Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $500

3 BR/3BA Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $600

4BR/4BA Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $800

Rates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 10% & if applicable, a daily $25 non-member fee. Cottage Rate does not include Golf Rate. Daily tidy service may be arranged. Fee schedule is available upon request. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required. Please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 for reservations and additional information. *72-hours advance Cancellation required to avoid full charge.

James & Juliana Brewer Marshall, TX

Kenneth & Sharon Buck Silver Bay, NY

Bruce & MaryBeth Burnham Daufuskie Island, SC

Tony & Ellen Catelli Newtown, PA

BERKELEY HALL NAMED AMONG TOP 50 PLATINUM CLUBS

Berkeley Hall has been awarded recognition as a Platinum Club of America for 2023-2024 by Club Leaders Forum, the most highly respected acknowledgment bestowed in the Private Club Industry.

It is a great honor to be named among the Top 50 Clubs in the U.S. and this marks the first time Berkeley Hall Club has been awarded this prestigious status.

“When we look at what we’ve accomplished at Berkeley Hall, we share our

greatest appreciation for our dedicated and talented team, as well as our membership and board, who understand the value of continued enhancement and investment in our community,” said Adam Kushner, General Manager and COO.

Individual club ranking lists Berkeley Hall Club at #50, among the nation’s top private clubs. Achievement of Platinum Club status elevates Berkeley Hall to a 5-star club level, attained by only the finest clubs in the world.

BERKELEY HALL GARNERS DISTINGUISHED CLUB STATUS

Berkeley Hall Club has once again received the prestigious “Distinguished Club” award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

For fine private clubs that operate at the

CONGRATULATIONS

Berkeley Hall Director of Instruction Krista Dunton has been named the 2022 Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year! The award bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional who has performed outstanding services as a golf teacher and coach. Please join us in congratulating Krista on this prestigious award.

The highest honor paid to a PGA Professional, the award honors excellent overall performance as a golf professional, level of service to the Section, leadership ability, image, and the ability to inspire fellow

highest standards, BoardRoom magazine’s entirely merit-based Distinguished Clubs award program uses a club-specific rating system that recognizes the club, its

management, and its staff based on a proprietary criteria and evaluation process that distills and measures a club’s member experience.

Berkeley Hall attributes this recognition to the vibrant leadership and support of our members, our committed board and outstanding staff.

professionals, and promotion of the game of golf.

Since its inception in 1923, the Carolinas PGA Section has been committed to nurturing and improving the quality of the game for the thousands of golfers using its member facilities. The largest of the PGA’s forty-one sections, the Carolinas PGA Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association boasts over 2,100 professional members and represents more than 700 golf facilities within North and South Carolina as well as portions of southern Virginia.

TO KRISTA DUNTON Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year

hanks to the Berkeley Hall community’s extraordinary generosity, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation is able to have a considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents. It’s this deep compassion that truly represents the best of our community. Your participation has provided the

Charitable Foundation with the means to make a difference in our greater community, and through our Grant process has been distributed to people in need, with Food for hungry schoolchildren, Programs to combat abuse, and Medical assistance to those who otherwise had no help. Of each dollar raised, 95% is allocated to our charities.

FOR 2023 PROJECTS WILL SERVE

Our 2022 Charity Cup event exceeded expectations, raising over $500,000. So far, more than $425,000 has been allocated in much-needed grants to local charities, and the foundation will be able to do even more, as needs arise during the year. The more funds raised, the more the foundation can do to help those in need in our community, and the need is greater than ever.

Our detailed graph shows just what your incredible generosity has accomplished.

Thanks to your enormous support we were able to approve 22 grants to 21 local non-profits that will have a considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents. To learn more, visit BerkeleyHallClub.com.

Thank you for your continued compassion, concern and generosity!

GRANT RECIPIENTS

Abuse Prevention - $30,000

Abuse Prevention - $30,000

Children - $108,983

Children - $108,983

Disabled/Sick - $87,500

Education - $25,000

Elderly/Infirm - $50,000

Disabled/Sick - $87,500 Education - $25,000 Elderly/Infirm - $50,000

Housing/Homelessness - $27,000

Housing/Homelessness - $27,000

Low-Income Families - $67,500

Veterans - $27,000

Low-income Families - $67,500 Veterans - $27,000

“Your participation has provided the Charitable Foundation with the means to truly make a difference in our greater community.”

– John Kourakos, BHCF Chair

Berkeley H all CHaritaBle Foundation

Thanks to the Berkeley Hall community’s extraordinary generosity, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation has raised over $2.5 million for Lowcountry charities since its inception in 2008. Each year, monies raised at the annual event fund the following year's grant cycle. This past December, BHCF approved more than $425,000 in grants to fund 22 projects for 21 non-profits, that will have a considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents.

Join us for our annual Member Mingle event on Thursday, March 30 at 5pm to honor the BHCF 2022 grant recipients and give heartfelt thanks for the generosity of our membership that made these grants possible. Come meet and mingle with our grant recipients

and learn more about the important work they do in our community. Please RSVP on the BHC online events calendar so we can accommodate all attendees.

Thank you, Berkeley Hall members, for your continued compassion, concern, and generosity!

BERKELEY HALL EXPERIENCE EXPERTS:

QUARTER III

Congratulations to our Experience Experts: Bob Monagle and Dakota Bizcko!

Berkeley Hall’s Experience Experts celebrates and rewards employees who exemplify the club’s values in their job performance and interactions with co-workers, management, members and guests. Members can nominate Experience Experts by completing our online nomination form found on the member website under the My Club tab.

Bob Monagle is a valued member of our Berkeley Hall team, well known for his course knowledge and outstanding service. Bob has served on our Golf Outside Services team since September 2021. We thank Bob for his dedication to provide the best of our Berkeley Experience. His friendly manner, exemplary service and attention to detail make him a great asset to our team.

Kieran Staunton, Dir. of Golf with Bob Monagle

Dakota Bizcko is an exceptionally committed member of our Berkeley Hall team. He is best known for his positive manner and dedication to member service. Dakota has been with

Berkeley Hall since May of 2022 and serves with our hospitality team as well as Facilities Maintenance. We thank Dakota for his outstanding service, and the exceptional attention he brings to his role at Berkeley Hall Club.

Dustin Dunn, Asst. General Manager with Dakota Bizcko

When it comes to neighborhoods, Berkeley Hall Club is that special place that members love to call home. So, it’s only fitting that we’re showcased in CH2 Magazine’s December “Neighborhood Stroll” and “Here to Stay” articles.

Telling our story in such a personal way, featured members Rich Reed, Lisa and Chris Yale, George and Paula McGuire, and Lee and Shannon Peters share their thoughts on life at Berkeley Hall in this wonderful 5-page spread.

See excerpt here. You can also find the full story on our member website at BerkeleyHallClub.com.

Links Golf Magazine showcased Berkeley Hall in its prestigious 2023 Premier Properties Guide issue with an expansive two-page spread on our private golf community. See excerpt here and read the full article on our member site BerkeleyHallClub.com.

ABOVE: A serene stroll around the lagoon, enjoying a moment of quiet contemplation.

See more of her images online at ElizabethAngelonePhotography.com or on Instagram at elizabeth_angelone_photography.

erenity and beauty surround us here at Berkeley Hall, and with each new year’s renewal we cherish our treasured surroundings anew.

Celebrating the splendor of our Lowcountry setting has become a Berkeley Experience tradition, as Elizabeth Angelone, member/ photographer captures these exquisite views of our wildlife and nature, as only she can.

With a dreamlike quality, among the lush leaves and embrace of branches, this Great Egret is right at home, gracing our special New Year cover. Elizabeth’s artistry brings us in, for a closer look. Her work casts an intimate view of our “local life” and we are forever grateful.

Grateful to be here, grateful to share our native marsh grasses, waters and foliage with our Lowcountry neighbors that glide in for early morning swims and afternoon wings that bring them to roost.

“Foggy mornings as the sun rises and late, golden afternoons are magical here. My views are forever changing and it’s such moments that transcend the light, that always pull me in,” shares Elizabeth. Each new day feels special and with the ever-changing hues of nature that form her palette, she brings this world into view for the rest of us.

THURSDAY, JAN 12 | 5:30-8:30PM

MEMBER EVENTS

MUSICAL COMEDIAN

SATURDAY, FEB 11 | 5:30-8:30PM

Join us on Thursday, January 12th for a fun, casual evening with cocktails at 5:30pm, followed by 6pm dinner and our 7pm show!

From Vegas to London, Jimmy has captivated audiences all over the world, opening for stars including Willie Nelson,

$58 Inclusive of Tax and Service Charge Member Charge Bar| 48-hour cancellation policy Verandah | Club Casual

Get those boots ready for Country Line Dance Night on the Verandah! Join us on Saturday, February 11 for a great night of ‘kick your heels up fun’ as we lead you through some easy-to-follow country line dance steps. Enjoy our dinner buffet with dining at 6pm. Country-Western attire is optional, so come join us!

$54 Inclusive of Tax and Service Charge

Member Charge Bar| 48-hour cancellation policy

Verandah | Club Casual or Country-Western Attire

Musical entertainer Jimmy Keys delivers a high-energy show packed with comedy, visual musical impressions and broadway songs, plus some very exciting piano playing!

Tom Jones, Huey Lewis and Wynonna Judd.

TUESDAY, FEB 14 | 6-8:30PM

MEMBER EVENTS

With a Valentine’s Day menu composed of four courses dedicated to those we love, we invite you to celebrate with our special Valentine’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, February 14th at 6pm on the Verandah and Palmetto Room. Valentine’s Day is reserved for romance, with our accomplish harpist and an elegant chef-led experience you’ll appreciate. It’s also a wonderful evening to savor with good friends, decadent dessert and complimentary champagne toast!

$131 Inclusive of Tax and Service Charge.

Member Charge Bar | 48-hour Cancellation Policy Verandah and Palmetto Room | Semi-Formal Attire

TUESDAY, FEB 21 | 5-8PM

Feathers, jazz and French Quarter flair – it’s Mardi Gras Theme Night! Enjoy an evening of Mardi Gras-inspired dining on Tuesday, February 21 for a fun BHC theme night on the Verandah!

Start the evening early, dining reservations open at 5pm and there’s always room at the member bar for a festive, pre-dinner cocktail. Mardi Gras-inspired attire is optional, so come masked if you dare!

$35+ Sales Tax | 48-hour cancellation policy

Member Charge Bar| Verandah | Club Casual or Mardi Gras-Inspired Attire

SATURDAY, FEB 25 | 5:30PM

MEMBER EVENTS

Enjoy a unique dining experience in a Host Home of one of your BHC neighbors, along with 6 to 8 other guests.

Your to-be-revealed Host will make a delicious entrée, and guests will be asked to bring either an appetizer, salad, or side dish along with wine.

Host homes will all serve our chosen menu, with recipes provided to guests! Dessert will be served at the Clubhouse at 8:30pm.

Your donation of $50 per person (member charge) is a tax-deductible contribution to our Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation.

Late in the afternoon on February 25, you and the other guests will receive an invitation with your destination! Registration is open on our member events calendar through February 13.

Look for more details coming your way prior to the event!

BOOK CLUB

held the first Monday of each month at 3pm in the Ladies Locker Room. For details contact Wendy Hansen: hansenwendyj@gmail.com.

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”

by Taylor Reid

Monique Grant is stunned when Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo grants an exclusive interview to her over more seasoned journalists, but when she’s also chosen to publish Evelyn’s final confessions after her death, she learns the 79-year-old actress has enough life experience for them both.

Growing up poor in Hell’s Kitchen, young Evelyn Herrera changes her name, and climbs the entertainment-industry ladder one husband at a time until she hits Oscar gold. Evelyn plays up her bombshell figure and hides her Cuban roots by dying her hair blonde – the first of many lies she’ll tell over the course of her life to prove she deserves her place in the spotlight.

It was a festive, merry time at the holiday Book Club gathering!

Review: Kirkus Reviews

Secret Life of Sunflowers” by Marta Molnar

When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary while cleaning out her New York brownstone, the pages are full of surprises. The first surprise is, the diary isn't her grandmother's. It belongs to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sisterin-law.

Johanna inherited Vincent van Gogh's paintings. They were all she had, and they weren't worth anything. She was a 28-year-old widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language. Yet she managed to introduce Vincent's legacy to the world. The inspiration couldn't come at a better time for Emsley. With her business failing, an unexpected love, and family secrets unraveling, can she find answers in the past?

Review: Amazon

“The

VERANDAH

JAN 31 | 4:30-6:30PM

Calling all Berkelini, and others who are feeling Italiano!

Stock your Cellar - It’s going to be exclusively Italian wines poured, on Tuesday, January 31 from 4:30-6:30pm. Come in, grab a glass, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres as you sample beautiful wines from Italian wineries. We’ll have an array of wines to suit all palates, so you can stock your cellar for the new year! If you plan to dine with us, reservations for dinner are suggested.

New Wine Feature on App: Place orders from our featured takeout “10 under $50” wines!

When it comes to Italian wines, “Nella botte piccola c'è il vino buono!” (In small barrels, there's good wine.)

- Elijah Paulsen, F&B Manager

Berkeley Hall

W ine L overs

you’ll love our new wine lockers

Wine lovers – Reserve your personal Wine Locker, with cellar temperature storage for up to 12 bottles of wine.

Enjoy an evening at the Club, knowing we have a current inventory list of your wines, which will be presented when you're seated at your table. Upon request, our team will decant your wine(s) up to one-hour prior to your reservation time. Some features include: Access to stored wines or ability to bring wines any day of the year, including events, without the standard $18 per bottle corkage fee (equivalent to 27 bottles opened yearly). Stored wines accessed by management for member service.

$750 Initial Fee, Pro-rated if early exit from the locker program.

CocktailMenu

INTRODUCING OUR NEW BARREL-AGED COCKTAIL: THE NO-SEE-UM!

“We’ve taken our popular No-See-Um cocktail and raised it to the next bar with our barrel-aged process,” shares Elijah, cocktail curator with bartender Clint Moore.

“You’ll find the cocktails imbue a whole new dimension, as the flavors and aromas the cocktails draw from contact with our wooden barrels really intensifies everything about them.”

Stop in the Verandah bar and enjoy our well-crafted Cocktail Menu, and start with the classic “No-See-Um!”

No-See-Um

Play

Sbagliato

Free corkage Fridays can be enjoyed by everyone, and remain available to all club members!

$500 Fee for each year after the first to continue in the program.

To learn more, contact Dustin Dunn at ddunn @berkeleyhallclub.com.

Member Photos

Cards, Mahjongg, Book Club & More

Beginner Hand, Foot & Elbow

Mondays at 11:45am

Want to learn this great game? Join us on Mondays and we're happy to teach you! No rsvp needed. If you'd like to play, email Evalyn Lyons at elyons149@gmail.com or call 914.643.7408, or Carol DePhillips at jcdephi@aol.com.

Beginner Hand, Foot & Elbow

Sundays at 6:30pm (couples & individuals)

Our Sunday evening game is open to couples, individuals, and beginners are welcome. Enjoy Club dining first, or come for cards only. Dining reservations may be made on events calendar. Contact Marsha Levin at 843.757.2801 or marslev@aol.com.

Advanced Hand, Foot & Elbow

Wednesdays at 6:45pm & Saturday at 11:30am Experienced players are welcome to join the fun. For details on both advanced games, please contact Marsha Levin at 843.757.2801 or marslev@aol.com.

Afternoon MahJongg Fridays at

2pm

We welcome players of ALL levels - from those who've never played to experienced players! We have learning tables during Friday play and are happy to teach you. If Friday doesn’t work, we will arrange a learning time. To be added to our distribution list, contact Maureen Austen at stephen.austen@yahoo.com or at 704.651.0485.

Evening MahJongg Tuesdays at 7pm

Our Tuesday night game is played at 7pm. If you'd like to play and be added to our distribution list, contact Teresa Gannon at 843.706.2219 or Tggabby@aol.com.

Beginner MahJongg

Mondays at 3pm

Our Monday beginner session welcomes new players to learn the game! If you'd like to learn to play mahjongg and be added to our distribution list, please contact Lise Shanahan at 858.353.3273, liseshanahan@yahoo.com.

Ladies Bridge Mondays at 1:30pm

All members and your guests are welcome! The group plays social bridge, and cards and tallies are provided. Contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.

Thursdays at 2pm

All members and your guests are welcome! If you'd like to play, contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.

Ladies Bible Study Wednesdays at 10am | Fazio Room

Please join us. All members are welcome. For more information contact Angie McGeorge at 843.707.6141 or bhallmcgeorge@gmail.com or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 or ssutton57@gmail.com.

Mens Bible Study Wednesdays at 3:30pm | Fazio Room

Please join us at the Fazio Room. All members are welcome. For more information, email Don McGeorge at dmcgeorge54@gmail.com or Hal Sutton at halsutton1@gmail.com or 406.698.5282.

BHC Artists

Tuesdays

at 9am | Fazio Room

Join the Artists Club, we meet Tuesdays at 9am in the Fazio Room. Come set up your easel! Oils, watercolors, sketches, whatever your medium. Everyone's welcome, no rsvp needed. For more information, contact Leanora Colletti at leanora1948@msn.com or text: 732-320-7159.

At Berkeley Hall, there's always something to do and new clubs to explore, from Bridge to MahJongg, Hand, Foot & Elbow, Bible Study and more - and new folks are always welcome! We offer advanced games for experienced players and beginner games for those ready to try something new. Afternoon and evening games, too. Take a look below and if you haven't already, now's the perfect time to "get in the game!" Berkeley Hall Clubs meet in Ladies Locker Room unless indicated at Fazio Room. www.facebook.com/berkeleyhallclub

Barber Services

By Appointment Only | Men's Locker Room

Ken Browning offers professional barber services to Berkeley Hall members. Call Ken at 912.441-6855 to schedule your appointment. Haircut: $17

Tailor Services

By Appointment Only | Men's Locker Room

Javier Velaquez offers professional tailor services. Contact Javier at 843.321.0213 to schedule your appointment.

Notary Services

At the Club

Notary Services are provided by Cameron Hill, Concierge Services, at 843.815. 8952 and Mary McGoldrick, Club Admin office at 843.815.8490. Both are commissioned by the State of SC.

Residential & Cleaning Services

Residential cleaning, window washing, and power washing services are now available from the company that provides cleaning services to the Club & Cottages. For complimentary residential estimate call Jara Uscanga: (843) 384-6998. For other services call Brian Emmons: (843) 295-8607.

BERKELEY HALL GOLF

KIERAN

KIERAN STAUNTON | DIRECTOR OF GOLF

he 2022 year was one that flew by, full of great golf and very well-attended events! Our new South Course fairways have performed very well throughout the year, and the overseed from the Fall is coming in exceptionally nicely and should give us great playing conditions through the Spring.

Tournament participation remained at an all-time high, and it’s been great to see so many members getting involved in Club events. Our team always enjoys putting on these popular tournaments and from the huge response, we can see you’ve enjoyed playing in them!

We start the 2023 season with the Berkeley Cup in early March, followed by the Mixed Member-Member, the Member-Member in April and the Mixed Member-Guest in May. With so many great golf events lined up, we look forward to seeing them fill up again as we head into 2023!

HOLE-IN-ONES SHOWCASE

Many members have been hitting the mark on the Par 3’s since our last issue. Congratulations to all that have had Hole-in-Ones!

NANCY ELLIOT - Oct 24 - Hole #5 South

LISE SHANAHAN - Oct 25 - Hole #16 South

DONNA RICCOBONO - Oct30 - Hole #16 South

SUE MENTIS - Nov 5 - Hole #5 South

PETER CAHI - Nov 25 - Hole #6 North

BRIAN HAYDEN - Dec 2 - Hole #16 South

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!

If you happen to make a Hole-in-One here at Berkeley Hall, we would love to see a photo of you celebrating your special shot. Use the hashtag #holeinoneatBHC and we will share it across our social media channels.

BERKELEY HALL GOLF

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

THE HAIG

The HAIG brought another great turnout at the start of November. A full field took to the course to test your skills against some of the more difficult hole locations out there. Despite the difficult course set-up, we still had some great scoring across all of the flights!

Congrats to HAIG Overall Winners: Men: David Elliot & Ricky Frazier

Ladies: Susan Maraghy & Chris Hunter

CLUB CHALLENGE

We had three great days for the 2022 Club Challenge back at the start of December. The weather was absolutely glorious for the 28 teams that battled it out for the honors. And the courses were in equally glorious condition!

Brian Barney, and his team from Oak Hill Country Club: Jason Barney, Dan Barney & JP Kircher, played superbly well for both days and took home the trophy!

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2022 Club Championship wrapped up November for us. All divisions were tightly contested with some great scores throughout.

Congratulations to our 2022 Club Champions below:

Ladies’ Club Champion: Lanlan Sun

Ladies’ Senior Club Champion: Carol Dulude

Ladies’ Super-Senior Champion: Lynn McQuay

Ladies’ Net Club Champion: Heather Goldberg

Men’s Club Champion: Gabe Schmitz

Men’s Senior Club Champion: George Dowell

Men’s Super-Senior Champion: William Hancur

Mens’ Net Club Champion: Nick LaRocco

Lanlan Sun

George Dowell

Lynn McQuay

William Hancur

Gabe Schmitz

Heather Goldberg

Carol Dulude

Nick LaRocco

Dunton’s unique, custom approach is matched by the award-winning technology at Berkeley Hall’s 33-acre Learning Center. “We have the technology to properly diagnose what’s going on with the golf ball, the golf club. I individualize what you can do with your body through bio-swing dynamics, because

everyone is built differently. No one is going to swing the golf club the same, nor should they, as we all have different physical structures. In my 25-plus years of teaching, what makes me different is I know what to leave alone and what to pinpoint and fix so you build a golf swing you can own and it can repeat on the course.”

Once on the course, Dunton works on the other elements of human skills: how you think, react to your shot, manage your emotions and develop great technical skills that repeat under pressure, with a good mental set that allows you to perform at your best.

“We are fortunate to have some of the best technology so we can measure and assess. We measure so we don’t guess, and the changes we make as your teachers and coaches are going to help you improve your game.”

DAY 1 We use technology to get a game plan of where you are and where you’re going to go to.

DAY 2 The process of getting your game on the course. How to think correctly, make it productive, implement swing changes under competition and pressure.

DAY 3 How to keep this going, and practice correctly and efficiently.

“We want to teach you how to manage variability. What I love about our Learning Center and two golf courses, is we’ve got every shot imaginable you can learn to play,” adds Dunton. “We teach you a variety of shots, different trajectories –so when you go on the course, you take those shots you learned in practice and tap into that with confidence.”

We want to offer you something different, and customize it to you, the individual.

I believe everyone has their own unique swing DNA. We work with what you have, and enhance that and make it better.

–Krista Dunton

WITH KRISTA DUNTON

Top 100 Instructor Krista Dunton brings a level of excitement to Berkeley Hall Golf Academy that’s unparalleled.

View our Berkeley Hall Golf Academy Video to learn more, under the Golf Corner tab at BerkeleyHallClub.com

SPECIALTY CLINICS WITH KRISTA

When it comes to golf instruction, Berkeley Hall’s Krista Dunton is top in her field. As a member, Krista can show you how to get the most out of your game with her hands-on approach.

A former student of Jim Hardy, Krista has the expertise to understand and solve any swing and help any player take their game to the next level.

Tue, Jan 31 | 1-3pm

Tue, Feb 21 | 1-3pm

$200/person

Come learn the best method for green reading and speed control! As used by many PGA and LPGA tour players and top amateurs! Take the mystery out of green reading. www.aimpointgolf.com

COMPLETE PUTTING CLINIC!

Mon, Jan 9 | 10am-12pm

Thu, Feb 16 | 1-3pm

$80/pp

Improve the four main skills in putting: Green Reading, Start Line, Distance Control and Mindset. Also learn to practice your putting correctly so results show up on the golf course! Become not a good putter but a Great Putter!

FULL SWING CLINICS

Mon, Jan 30 | 1-3pm

Mon, Feb 6 | 9-11am

Thu, Feb 16 | 10-12pm

$80/pp | 4-6 players

Get a jump start on your swing! Come learn specific tips and drills to help improve your ball striking and add distance to all your shots.

SHORT GAME CLINICS

Covering all shots from 40 yards in! Low running chips, finesse wedges, a standard 25 yard shot and bunker shots. Learn what shot to use when and how to control the height and distance. Technique, routine and shot selection all covered to improve your confidence around the greens.

Wed, Jan 11 | 1-3pm

Fri, Jan 20 | 11am-1pm

Mon, Feb 6 | 10am-12pm

Wed, Feb 22 | 12-2pm $80/pp | 4-8 players

GAME IMPROVEMENT SERIES

Start the New Year off right and make a commitment to improving your overall game not just taking one lesson. Learn how to score, manage your emotions, hit the shots you need on the course and learn to practice correctly for long term improvement and results.

The goal in this series is to drop your handicap 5-10 strokes! 8 session program.

Jan 10- Feb 28 | Tuesdays 11am-12pm Short Game, Full Swing and On Course covered. Cost: $345 for 8 one-hour sessions.

COMPLIMENTARY MEMBER CLINICS

Clinics are 10-11am at the Learning Center.

JANUARY

Tue, Jan 3: How Trackman Can Help Your Game

Fri, Jan 6: Hybrids & Fairway Woods

Tue, Jan 10: Trouble Shots

Fri, Jan 13: Bunker Basics

Tue, Jan 17: Hit Your Irons Solid

Fri, Jan 20: Chipping

Tue, Jan 24: Use Your Lower Body For More Power

Fri, Jan 27: Bomb Your Driver

Tue, Jan 31: The 4 Keys To Great Putting

FEBRUARY

Fri, Feb 3: Balance, Tempo, Timing & Rhythm

Sign-up with Krista through the Thriv Sports app, email kdunton@ me.com or call/text her at 843.290.8714.

Tue, Feb 7: Pre Shot & Post Shot Routine

Fri, Feb 10: Stop Hooking or Slicing

Tue, Feb 14: Inside 30 Yards

Fri, Feb 17: How To Increase Your Club Head Speed

Tue, Feb 21: Fairway Bunkers

Fri, Feb 24: Distance Control in Putting

Tue, Feb 28: The Release

KRISTA DUNTON

Director of Golf Instruction

ON THE GREENS: LOOK AHEAD.

s I embark on my third season at Berkeley Hall Club, it’s been a true pleasure to see how far we’ve come on both the North and South Courses. They both present unique challenges and the Agronomy team has made significant strides in the past year to achieve a good number of our goals.

The new Fazio Green project was superbly executed as our team and the construction team worked seamlessly to improve this Berkeley Hall amenity. Each day, it’s now common to see members out there working on their putting and positive member feedback continues to grow as more members enjoy the new scope of the green’s design and increased size. Once Spring and Summer roll around, we’ll see the grass mature and will be able to maximize its full potential.

Agronomic practices implemented over the past two summers are now having an impact on the playability of both golf courses, as the drill-and-fill has created firmer, drier and healthier surfaces. In addition, the sand channel, topdressing, and deep aeration were instrumental in coming through an August which brought almost 25” of rainfall.

These processes are disruptive, yet pay off exceedingly well when we experience such stressful weather conditions and position us to provide the premier conditions required.

Great courses require an excellent team, and great consideration to

our culture and direction will continue to lead us forward. Utilizing contract labor, part time and seasonal employees, to round out the exceptional work of our Agronomy team has had an enormous impact on the quality and integrity of our course work.

As we enter 2023, we will continue to build on our successful agronomic practices as we look toward North Course Native area improvement, new irrigation pump stations, along with other future projects.

With a continued goal to improve Berkeley Hall courses and enhance the member experience, we thank membership for your support.

Great courses require an excellent team, and great consideration to our culture and direction will continue to lead us forward.

Meet Brent D'Amelio: BHC Director of Wellness SPA

Welcome Brent D'Amelio, Berkeley Hall's new Director of Wellness.

Brent leads operational aspects of fitness and wellness activities including fitness classes, training, physical therapy, aquatics, racquet sports and spa services.

He brings over 10 years of experience directing fitness and wellness activities in the private golf club industry, along

with innovative programming for enhanced Member satisfaction.

Prior to joining us, Brent served as Director of Fitness and Wellness at Houston Country Club, in Texas. Among the Top 100 Platinum Clubs of America, the Club features a 30,000+ square foot, state-of-the-art wellness center where Brent oversaw fitness, wellness, spa services and racquets sports along

with the construction and renovation oversight of these amenities.

Brent holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.

Please join us in welcoming Brent to the Lowcountry, and when you get a chance, stop by the Fitness Center and welcome him to our community!

Below, she shares her swimming philosophy, that has taken her, quite literally, around the world.

BHC: What do you love most about swimming?

ES: I love being in the water swimming laps, it puts you in a meditative state. It always amazes me what problems can be solved there. I’ll never skip my swim; it leaves me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

BHC: How many laps a day?

With the cooler days of winter, it’s certainly nice to jump in the perfectly warm waters of our indoor, heated pool. For some members, it was a main draw to joining the Club, as not all have indoor aquatic facilities. Here, we catch up with Ellen Schraeder, a lifelong swimmer and believer in the beauty of lap lanes! While she also

has a home pool, our Fitness Center indoor pool was a huge attraction when first considering the Club. (For a full look at her true swimmer’s dedication, view her video on the member website among “Our Stories” videos.) While we’ve featured Ellen in a previous issue, we wanted to recap here.

ES: I usually swim for a half hour to 40 minutes straight without stopping. A combination of freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. I don’t actually count but it’s close to 3/4 of a mile daily.

BHC: Best feature on Member App?

ES: Pool conditions, naturally!

BHC: Favorite swim?

ES: At Gene’s 50th college reunion at Notre Dame – Swimming in their aquatic center, I felt like a kid again!

IN THE NEWS:

Step into the Pickleball Dome with CH2 Magazine!

CH2 Magazine recently featured BHC’s Royce Silvan in its November issue Pickleball roundup! Check out this great spotlight on Berkeley Hall's amazing Racquet Sports Pro! Learn more in this Q&A excerpt:

Royce Silvan leads the Club’s active racquet sports programs. With over 20 years of experience, as a 5.0 PTR Certified Pro and APTR Professional Rating and Tester, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our tennis and pickleball culture. Here's your chance to work on your game, with fun and challenging drills, match play, and complimentary clinics. With six Har-Tru courts, members can enjoy play on our recently resurfaced courts, featuring covered shade structure for year-round use.

PICKLEBALL:

Complimentary Pickleball Clinic

2.5 Level & Lower

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am

One-hour clinic for men and women offers players a chance to work on fundamentals and offers easy intro to Pickleball and its rules.

Complimentary Pickleball Clinic

3.0 Level

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am

For men and women who are competitive at the 3.0 level and fully ready for fast action games, in a well-paced, one-hour session.

Complimentary Pickleball Clinic

3.5 Level

Wednesdays, 8:30am-9:30am

Advance players, 3.5 or above. For men and women competitive at 3.5 level, ready to handle power plays as well as finesse!

TENNIS:

Complimentary Cardio Tennis Clinic/Drills

Mondays, 9-10am

For all levels, women and men: One-hour sessions are full of active drills that keep you moving.

Complimentary Tennis Clinic/Drills

Fridays, 9-10am

For players, women and men, USTA level 3.0 - 4.0. Clinic offers stroke technique, drills with active footwork and doubles scenarios.

Work on your Doubles Game

Create your own team and work on drills and match play, with group coaching by Royce.

Jr. Tennis Clinic

Ages 8 and Above | Mondays, 4-5:30pm

Contact Royce: roycetennis@hotmail.com

atherings at our River Park Pavilion make the most of our serene Lowcountry setting. With gorgeous views, our open-air covered pavilion is the ideal site for friendly gatherings, with double-sided

fireplace and casual seating, new restrooms, and grill and prep area. A wonderful spot to cool off following some morning kayaking, fishing from the dock, or afternoon paddleboarding. It’s also the perfect place to gather as

you get ready for a BHC Pontoon Boat outing.

Family-friendly and geared towards afternoon fun and relaxed evening get-togethers, we invite everyone to enjoy our new River Park Pavilion!

Love to Kayak? Join BHC’s Member Kayak Club, which meets on Thursdays at 10am at the River Park. Just let fellow member Kimberly Thorn know by Wednesday at noon so she can reserve a kayak for you! It’s a wonderful way to get on the water and enjoy our beautiful Lowcountry. Email: Kimber2192@icloud.com or text her at: 843.540.4128.

Any day of the week…or weekend!

At the Spa at Berkeley Hall, we make it easy to retreat from the everyday – our full-service spa offers the highest quality of massages, facials and peels. Profound relaxation awaits you, with Hot Stone Massage, toxin-freeing Therapeutic Swedish Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage, designed for the active individual. Discover our day spa and let us take you away for a bit, with luxurious and restful spa and facial treatments that restore your inner calm and serenity. Now booking 7 days a week by appointment. 843.815.8985 | berkeleyhallclub.com

MEMBER KAYAK CLUB

CLUBHOUSE

Adam Kushner 843.815.8488

General Manager & COO akushner@berkeleyhallclub.com Dustin Dunn 843.815.8950

Assistant General Manager ddunn@berkeleyhallclub.com Mary McGoldrick 843.815.8490

Director of People & Culture mmcgoldrick@berkeleyhallclub.com Stephen Sandstrom 843.815.8997

Director of Facilities Maintenance ssandstrom@berkeleyhallclub.com

ACCOUNTING

366 Good Hope Road • Bluffton, South Carolina 29909 BerkeleyHallClub.com

Valerie Kidd

843.815.8405 Controller vkidd@berkeleyhallclub.com Jennifer Wheeler Financial Analyst jwheeler@berkeleyhallclub.com Denise Joyce 843.815.8953

Member Billing djoyce@berkeleyhallclub.com

ARB

Clubhouse Dining

*Note Palmetto Room and Verandah are now fully open for dining. Club dining is not offered 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.

Jennifer Johnson

843.815.8443 ARB Administrator jjohnson@berkeleyhallclub.com

MEMBER SERVICES

Alex Madeiros 843.815.8423

Director of Sales & Marketing amadeiros@berkeleyhallclub.com Anne Feldman 843.815.8951

Director of Communications afeldman@berkeleyhallclub.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Jeff McKinney 843.815.8433 Executive Chef jmckinney@berkeleyhallclub.com

Elijah Paulsen 843.815.8428

Food & Beverage Manager epaulsen@berkeleyhallclub.com Vincent Matalavage 843.815.8948

Catering & Events Manager vmatalavage@berkeleyhallclub.com

CONCIERGE

Cameron Hill 843.815.8952

Concierge & Cottage Services Manager chill@berkeleyhallclub.com Concierge Services 843.815.8952 bhcfrontdesk@berkeleyhallclub.com

GOLF

Kieran Staunton

843.815.8440

Director of Golf kstaunton@berkeleyhallclub.com The Golf Shop 843.815.8444 Adam Miller 843.815.8891

Director of Agronomy amiller@berkeleyhallclub.com

DINING FACILITIES

The Verandah

843.815.8996

Men’s Locker Room 843.815.8431

GATEHOUSE/SECURITY

J.W. Sims

843.815.8451

Director of Security jsims@berkeleyhallclub.com

*For Guest Passes 843.815.8451

LEARNING CENTER

843.815.8446

Krista Dunton 843.290.8714

Director of Golf Instruction kdunton@me.com

SPA & FITNESS

843.815.8985

Doug Weary 843.815.8985

Spa & Fitness Director dweary@berkeleyhallclub.com

Brent D'Amelio 843.815.8985

Director of Wellness bdamelio@berkeleyhallclub.com

Verandah • Palmetto Room

Lunch

Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm Brunch Sunday 10am-3pm Happy Hour Tuesday-Sunday 3-5pm Dinner Tuesday-Thursday, Sun 5-8pm Friday-Saturday 5-8:30pm

Men’s Locker Room

Bar Service 11am-5pm Daily Lunch Fare 11am-3pm Daily

Ladies' Locker Room Bar Service 11am-5pm Daily Lunch Fare 11am-3pm Daily

Berkeley Room

Available daily for private functions.

Tuscany Wine Room

Available daily for private functions. Golf Shop Daily 7:30am-5:30pm

Concierge Services

Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm Sunday 8:30am-4pm

Spa & Fitness Center

Monday-Friday 6am-7pm Weekend 7am-7pm

Learning Center

Daily 8am-5pm Private Instruction 8am-5pm Daily

River Park

Open for member use. Contact Concierge Services, app and website for access to kayaks, fishing equipment and life jackets.