Thanksgiving at Berkeley Hall is a treasured tradition, an homage to all the Lowcountry’s bounty from our Oyster Roast to Thanksgiving at the BHC table, and then we’re into the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting on the Mall.
As we find ourselves reflecting on the past year, we have so much to celebrate. 2024 has been an exciting year for the Club as we crested 500 property owner members, successfully regrassed the North Course, completed Clubhouse updates and enjoyed the countless community events that bring everyone closer to their neighbors.
There’s so much to be thankful for, and I know many of you share my sentiments when I say I’m particularly thankful for the wonderful team we have here at Berkeley Hall. Their dedication, warm and welcoming smiles, always looking to best assist members and their teammates shines through. It’s this teamwork and sense of community that allows us to so effectively enhance our amenities as we approach future projects, all the while delivering a great Member Experience.
Cooler nights and beautiful days such as these are what make living in the Lowcountry unlike anywhere else.
As we gather for the holidays, be sure to mark your calendars for all our festive signature events! Come enjoy wonderful holiday culinary fare, it’s a fun, festive time to celebrate with our good friends here and family. I look forward to celebrating the best of the season with all of you!
Adam Kushner General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Hilton Head Island named among the 15 Best Islands in the Continental U.S. in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.
Beautiful Views, Serene Nature, and Laid-back Vibes Included – How fortunate are we to be in this beautiful place – just across the bridge to HHI’s pristine beaches!
This issue showcases the beauty of the holidays at BHC, with stunning cover photo by member/photographer Tony Pease.
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.
1BR Master Suite $265
2 BR/2BA Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $525
3 BR/3BA Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $630
4BR/4BA Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $800
Rates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 11%. 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 843.815.8952 for reservations and additional information. *72-hours advance Cancellation required to avoid full charge.
Make Your Next Visit Exceptional: Immerse yourself in our Lowcountry setting as you relax at our luxury day spa, enjoy Club dining, and our beautiful Savannah Gardens and River Park.
We’re happy to arrange curated casual fare with charcuterie boards and select wines for your stay. Simply request 72-hours prior to your arrival from our Concierge team and we’ll provide your requested amenities upon arrival. We also feature pet-friendly cottages, please reserve in advance.
Gerry & Amy Butkus Naperville, IL
Judy & Logan Nystrom Hudson, OH
Dick & Sharon Lavelle Pittsburgh, PA
Tim & Michelle McManus Rockville Centre, NY
Skip & Kacie Miyamoto Lake Tahoe, NV
Autumn Equinox Sunrise over Eagle Lake (thanks to Ozzie Carlson for sharing his backyard view!)
he 2024 Charity Cup was an extraordinary success! Gathering with 300+ of our fellow members below the tent, you could feel the excitement in the air! This year’s exciting raffle kicked off the evening, as everyone got ready for the live auction to begin with renowned auctioneer Fritz Hatton!
The generosity and compassion of our membership represents the best of our community and we thank all our members for your generous support.
The Charity Cup has become our signature fundraising event and thanks to the BHC community the charitable
foundation exceeded our goal this year.
Together we raised more than $472,000 for local charities. Monies raised at the event will fund the 2025 grant cycle and the need is greater than ever.
With special thanks to all who make this event happen, volunteers, sponsors, committees and community members, we also took a look forward with special recognition of the charitable foundation’s recently launched Endowment Campaign. The endowment will provide the foundation with financial stability and enable us to make gifts that will have a lasting impact. The endowment is now
Join us for our “Helping Our Neighbors” Charity Mingle and get to know our grant recipients. Our exhibition-style format allows members to easily speak with all the non-profits and find out what our grants enable them to do.
The Charitable Foundation invites you to “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”
A unique dining experience in a Host Home of one of your BHC neighbors, along with three other couples or individual guests. Stay tuned for more details!
over $1 million, as we work toward our goal of $2 million. To learn more, contact Endowment co-chairs Mike Brocato and John Kourakos at mikejbrocato@gmail.com and johnkourakos@gmail.com.
Our Charitable Foundation’s vision is to “Make a difference by addressing the basic human needs of the greater Bluffton community, especially those who are most vulnerable.”
It's this compassion that represents the best of our community. Thanks to your generosity, the Charitable Foundation has raised nearly $4 million for local Bluffton area charities since its inception in 2008.
Sip, S avor and Shop
Lunch & Shopping come together for a fun afternoon at our BHCF Ladies Luncheon on the Verandah. Making a Difference, Changing Lives!
BERKELEY HALL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
NOV 27 | 5:30-9PM | VERANDAH & PALMETTO ROOM
Our rich history of fall oyster roasts is steamed goodness –pulled from the waters, steamed and piled high on your table, as local harvester Maggioni Oyster Company steams up fresh oysters for us.
Here shucking is shared with friendly faces, good stories and a passion for the Lowcountry.
BHC’s annual Oyster Roast is the perfect way to welcome cool fall evenings and ease into all the Thanksgiving traditions the Lowcountry is known for. Enjoy a welcome glass of wine with hors d’oeuvres and live music by Gone Country Band, and Chef James’ special Southern Fall menu follows, as the oyster roast gets underway.
Family Friendly Glow Golf is a great way to warm up pre-Oyster Roast, with our 18-hole mini glow golf course on the Verandah Lawn.
Adult $67 Inclusive | Child ages 4-12 $24 | Club Casual, Jeans Permitted | Member Charge Bar
Thanksgiving in the Lowcountry welcomes everyone home for this special time of year, as friends and families gather together at the Berkeley Hall table on Thursday, November 28 from 11:30am2:30pm.
Chef James has a vision of holiday dining and you’re in for a Thanksgiving Feast with fresh, gourmet goodness and an abundance of everyone’s favorites.
Here, Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Sage Roasted Tom Turkey are centerpieces, an elegant presentation that’s a feast for the eyes, along with local Grouper with
Crab Beurre Blanc, Leg of Lamb, Cherry Glazed Ham, fresh Cranberry Sauce, Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Country Sausage Stuffing, Vegan Stuffing, Roasted Fall Vegetables and Green Bean Casserole with crispy Vidalia onions.
Harvest Salad Bar of mixed greens, honey crisp apples, local blue cheese, sea salted walnuts, roasted beets, carrots, poke tuna and more; Poached Pear Salad with blue cheese, spiced pecan, pickled red onion, romaine lettuce, Roasted Baby Carrot Salad with cardamom, ginger orange
glaze & sunflower seeds, Butternut Squash Bisque with maple glazed pumpkin seeds, and assorted freshly baked breads.
Pastry Chef Owen’s delicious desserts bring the warmth of long-held family favorites, with deep-dish Pumpkin Pie and Dutch Apple to complement all the fall flavors of our Thanksgiving feast, along with an array of gluten free options and enticing homemade dessert favorites.
We have a lot to be thankful for, and we invite you to join us this season at the Berkeley Hall Thanksgiving table!
Reserved Seating times available 11:30am-2:30pm | Verandah & Palmetto Room
Adult $69 inclusive | Child ages 4-12 $29 | Semi-Formal | Member Charge Bar | 48-hour cancellation policy
NOV 28 | 11:30AM-2:30PM | VERANDAH & PALMETTO ROOM
DROP-OFF DATES: NOV 16 & 17
Member generosity runs deep, with our annual Food Drive to help Bluffton Self Help and our community neighbors, with Thanksgiving items such as canned fruit, peas, carrots, tomatoes, canned & boxed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cream soups, broth, gravy, bread, boxed stuffing, cake, cookie & brownie mixes, frosting, pie crust & filling, shelf stable salad dressings, disposable roasting pans.
whole, crushed, sauce) pasta & sauce. Please deliver food donations to Barb Kohn’s residence at 340 Good Hope Road on Saturday & Sunday, Nov 16th and 17th. If needed, we can come to you!
Whole Turkeys & Hams may be “donated directly” to Bluffton Self Help at 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite 10, Bluffton, Mon & Wed, 9am-5:30pm or Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9am-4pm. Or consider a grocer gift card for assistance with purchase of fresh produce & dairy.
For more information contact Barb Kohn at 203-449-4333, bkckohn@gmail.com
Thank you for your continued support!
SUBMIT ORDERS BY: NOV 21
Let us make it easy for you with our Thanksgiving packages to go. Simply place your orders online on the events calendar and leave the rest to us! Featuring Harvest Salad, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Sausage Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Roasted Fall Vegetables, Turkey and Gravy. Please submit orders by Thursday, November 21st.
NOV 29 | 6PM | THE GRAND LAWN
Fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs, get cozy with blankets, or enjoy from your golf cart! Some seating provided. Movie to be announced! $5 inclusive with all you can eat popcorn. Snacks, soft drinks, member bar for purchase.
NOV 28 | 8AM REGISTRATION | 8:30AM START
Get your holiday started early at our annual Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run on Thursday, November 28th! Complimentary to all. Registration Required. 8am Registration, 8:30am Start of the 5k; Fun Run after 5k.
Complimentary, Register on the App or Events Calendar!
SATURDAY, NOV 30 | 5:30PM
BERKELEY HALL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
9TH ANNUAL
ather with us as the magic of the holidays come to light at Berkeley Hall’s 9th annual Tree Lighting on the Mall!
Our festive tradition welcomes all to share in our treasured holiday celebration as thousands of lights come to life, to softly glimmer among the tree and dress the grounds in soft white splendor.
Each year, the search for the perfect Berkeley Hall tree is found at the family-owned Snowy Mountain Christmas Tree Farm. Our tree, festooned with lights, is a beacon of light and warmth throughout the holiday season.
Nothing is more heartwarming than seeing our community come together during this wondrous time of year. Gather with your family and friends on Saturday, November 30 at 5:30pm and enjoy a welcome glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres in the Clubhouse, then gather for the official tree lighting at 6:30pm on the Front Mall.
Then join us for a gorgeous holiday buffet and enjoy the best of the season with an array of elegant favorites, festive holiday music by vocalist Cheryl Christine, Pastry Chef Owen’s winter holiday desserts served up with frothy hot chocolate. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season!
Adult $63 Inclusive | Child ages 4-12 $22 | Member Bar | Club Casual or Holiday Attire Everyone is welcome at the Tree Lighting.
MEMBER EVENTS
SATURDAY, DEC 14 | 6PM
An evening of candlelight dining and dancing ushers in the season on Saturday, December 14th, beginning with a 6:00pm cocktail reception. Sip a welcome glass of wine as you mingle along with light hors d’oeuvres, followed by elegant dining at 7:00pm in the Verandah and Palmetto Room.
Chef James’ stunning three-course menu impeccably served and accompanied by soft dining music makes the night truly special, and you’ll definitely want your dancing shoes on!
$89 Inclusive | Member Charge Bar Semi-Formal Attire | Verandah & Palmetto Room
SATURDAY, DEC 21 | 11:30AM
SUNDAY, DEC 22 | 10AM
Looking for that special ornament? You can find it here, at our Ladies Ornament Exchange on Saturday, December 21 at 11:30am on the Verandah.
Our annual holiday event is always a merry one, and all attendees are asked to bring an ornament in a gift bag for our ornament exchange.
Enjoy a welcome glass of wine followed by an elegant three-course plated luncheon. It’s a great way to add to your ornament collection and your holiday memories!
$49 Inclusive | Member Charge Bar Club Casual or Holiday Attire | Verandah
We love it when Santa comes to town for Berkeley Hall’s Santa Brunch! Join us on Sunday, December 22nd for this family-friendly favorite from 10am-1pm at the Club. It’s truly joyful to see those happy faces light up when Santa arrives at noon!
Each year, everyone enjoys the most heavenly brunch feast you can imagine! Little ones can create some holiday goodies to take home at BHC’s traditional cookie decorating stations along with special North Pole inspired treats, hot chocolate bar, and holiday train rides, our Santa Brunch is a memorable day for all the children, grandchildren and guests of Berkeley Hall.
Adult $40 Inclusive | Child $19 | Member Charge Bar Club Casual or Holiday Attire | Verandah
SATURDAY, DEC 28 | 6-8:30PM
MEMBER EVENTS
TUESDAY, DEC 31 | 6:30PM-12:30AM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us, in true BHC-style! We’ll get things rolling with NYE-inspired cocktailing and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne as we toast to a very special evening with good friends on Tuesday, December 31 from 6:30pm-12:30am.
Our special New Year’s dinner will be served at 7:30pm, and then it’s time for live music and dancing to 12:00am! Enjoy Chef James' holiday fare at gourmet dinner stations and Pastry Chef Owen's extravagant holiday desserts and let the evening begin!
Ring in the New Year, with fabulous dining, champagne and cocktails, great live music and dancing, for NYE BHC 2025!
$118 Inclusive| Member Charge Bar | Semi-formal | Verandah
erkeley Hall has a special Chanukah tradition that welcomes members and their guests back each year to enjoy the wonderful flavors of our annual Taste of Chanukah dinner.
Gather with us for this festive celebration on Saturday, December 28 from 6-8:30pm and experience Chef James’ four course menu of deliciously authentic latkes, along with matzoh ball soup, challah, tender beef brisket and more, accompanied by the beautiful music of local violinist Ami Rabinowitz.
The annual festival of lights shares the story of Chanukah, along with the traditional foods and flavors. Sharing these traditions with members, children and grandchildren makes it even more special.
Adult $55 Inclusive | Child Ages 4-12 $22
Member Charge Bar | Plated Dinner Semi-Formal | Verandah
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MEMBER EVENTS
Cards, Mahjongg, Book Club & More
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! We offer advanced games for experienced players and beginner games for those ready to try something new. Berkeley Hall Clubs meet in Ladies Locker Room unless indicated at Fazio Room.
BHC Artists
Mondays & Tuesdays, 9am-3pm | Fazio Room
The Artists Club meets Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm in the Fazio Room. All levels: oils, watercolors, sketches, photography, whatever your medium. Everyone's welcome. Contact Leanora Colletti at leanora1948@msn.com or text: 732.320.7159.
Beginner Hand, Foot & Elbow
Mondays at 11:45am (couples & individuals)
Want to learn this great game? Join us on Mondays and we're happy to teach you! No rsvp needed. We will not meet in July or August, and resume in September. If you'd like to play, email Carol DePhillips at jcdephi@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, contact Marsha Levin: 843.757.2801 or marslev@aol.com.
Casual Monday MahJongg
Afternoon MahJongg
Tuesdays at 2pm
Our Tuesday afternoon game is played at 2pm. If you’d like to play, please contact Sharon Pumroy at spumroy@ comcast.net or Janet Henke at janethenke2@gmail.com.
Afternoon MahJongg
Fridays at 2pm
Welcome players of ALL levels - 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.
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 865.315.5976 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.
Ladies Bridge
Mondays at 3pm
All levels are welcome to this casual Monday session! If you'd like to play and be added to our distribution list, please contact Lise Shanahan at 858.353.3273, liseshanahan@yahoo.com.
As a natural extension of BHC's In-the-Zone wellness series philosophy, several new BHC Member Clubs have branched out, and new members are welcome!
Share your interest, develop friendships and try something new. From cooking clubs to photography, tai chi, a guitar group, writers, theatre lovers and more, it’s all right here.
CHAIR AEROBICS CLASS
Annette Boatright: choco3652@gmail.com
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.
COOKING FOR FUN
Vanessa Starr: vhfstarr@gmail.com
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED COOKING CLUB
Val Laporte: vlaporte0214@gmail.com
GUITAR CLUB
Kean Westcott: keanwestcott@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Bennett Stewart: gbstewartiii@gmail.com
Notary Services
Notary Services are provided by Concierge Services at 843.815.8952. Commissioned by the State of SC.
PSYCHOLOGY: KNOW THYSELF
Chas Bassos: golfnpsych@gmail.com
TAI CHI CLASS
Kathy Westcott: kpwestcott1@gmail.com
THEATRE CLUB (LADIES NIGHT)
Gina Coia: coia.regina@gmail.com
THE QUIET WRITER’S GROUP
Renée Robertson: rmrobertson@me.com
BOOK CLUB
MEMBER EVENTS
Read any good books lately? Join our BHC Book Club –
Our meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 3pm. For details contact Wendy Hansen: hansenwendyj@gmail.com.
“Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”
by Lisa See
Tan Yunxian was a real historical figure in 15th-century China who published a book about her career as a physician, but little is known about her personal life. See creates a rich story about a girl born into an aristocratic family. That accident of birth should have written her fate: limited education, bound feet, arranged marriage, childbirth, life spent behind the walls of family compounds. She doesn’t escape all those things, but after the early death of her mother, she’s raised by her
paternal grandparents, both doctors, and given an unusually advanced education, including the healing arts. A life constrained by rules governing class and gender, she is literally never alone. Women’s friendships in a world where they have little freedom shape a quietly moving book.
BOOK CLUB HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Fellow book clubbers – join us at the home of Gay Campbell for our annual Holiday luncheon. No book discussion, just a festive holiday luncheon to celebrate the season!
BHC's Welcome Back Party was the place to be! A great night with friends, with exceptional fare, live music and a casual stroll party through our new gathering spaces!
BERKELEY HALL GOLF
WWITH KIERAN
KIERAN STAUNTON | DIRECTOR OF GOLF
e’ve had a busy start to the Fall season at Berkeley Hall, with a full roster of tournaments and record participation! The North Course is back in action after a summer refresh, and it is looking great already. And with the overseed
on the South fairways, we should be set up for another glorious Fall and Winter season.
As we wrap up our popular Fall events, from the North-South Challenge to the Charity Cup, The HAIG & Women’s Invitational, we
There is nothing better than a Fall day at Berkeley Hall playing with friends.
wonder how the season could get even better. But we do have several great events still to come, including the Berkeley Classic and the Club Challenge. And, of course, we are already looking ahead to 2025 and yet another great year on the courses!
2024 NORTH-SOUTH CHALLENGE
Our Fall season, as always, began with the North-South Challenge. The South team were defending their 2023 title, and looking to keep the bragging rights for another year. We had a full field with 30 teams representing the South team and 20 teams representing the North team. Once again, it was a closely fought contest with less than a very small margin between the teams at the end. But it was the North team that was victorious this year and the North flag will fly proudly for the next 12 months!
CONGRATS
BERKELEY HALL GOLF
THE HAIG RECAP
Our Fall Member-Member – The HAIG (Hard As It Gets) was played on the second weekend in October. We had two beautiful days for the event, and a great field of 114 members taking to the courses. Even with some
difficult hole locations, we had some great scores across all the flights. Our Overall Champions for the Ladies are Carol Dulude & Susie Sutton, and our Overall Champions for the Men are George Revock & Chris Yale.
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!
GLENN BAKER - Aug 14 - Hole #5 South
DAVID LANDSKOWSKY - Aug 29 - Hole #5 South JP REED - Sep 2 - Hole #5 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.
2025 GOLF SCHEDULE
Berkeley Cup Feb 27 - Mar 1
Mixed Member-Member (Four-ball) March 14-15
Men’s One-Day Member-Guest March 26
Ladies’ One-Day Member-Guest March 27
Men’s Super Sr Club Championship April 16
Ladies’ Super Sr Club Championship April 17
Member-Member Strokeplay April 24-26
Men’s & Ladies’ Sr Club Championships Apr 30 – May 1
Mixed Member-Guest May 7-9
Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championships May 17-18
North-South Challenge October 3
Berkeley Classic October 15-18
Women’s Invitational October 30 – Nov 1
Member-Member Matchplay November 6-8
The “HAIG” Member-Member November 22
Club Challenge December 4-6
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.
Fri, Nov 15 | 9am-11am Fri, Dec 6 | 9am-11am
$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
FULL SWING CLINICS
Wed, Nov 6 | 10am-12pm Fri, Nov 29 | 11am-1pm Fri, Dec 13 | 9-11am
$90/pp
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.
ON COURSE INSTRUCTION
Tue, Nov 19 | 1-3pm
Wed, Dec 18 | 2-4pm
$90/pp | Min 3 players, Max 6
Come improve your golf game where it matters most...on the course.
Learn strategies for managing yourself, your mind and your emotions. Learn specific technique for challenging shots that we all face on the course. Also learn better course management.
SHORT GAME CLINICS: PUTTING & CHIPPING
Thu, Nov 7 | 9-11am Mon, Nov 25 | 9-11am Mon, Dec 2 | 2-4pm Thu, Dec 19 | 9-11am
$90/pp | Min 4 players
Focus on putting, short putts, distance control, green reading and start line. Chipping from 5-20 yards off the green and then putting the two skills together. Learn how to get up and down more often!
BECOME A WEDGE WIZARD
Wedge & Bunker Clinic 30 Yards & In Fri, Nov 8 | 1-3pm Wed, Nov 20 | 10am-12pm Fri, Dec 20 | 9-11am
$90/pp | Min 3 players
Focus on your wedges and learn how to use sand wedges and pitching wedge correctly and effectively around the green and in the bunkers. Learn to be creative with your wedge to hit high soft shots and low running ones, and stop the ball with spin on the greens.
COMPLETE PUTTING CLINICS
Tue, Nov 26 | 11am-1pm Fri, Dec 6 | 12-2pm Thu, Dec 12 | 1-3pm
$90/pp
Improve your putting and lower your scores! 1/4-1/2 of all your shots are used with the putter. Learn how to make more short putts, control your speed, and how to practice effectvely so you perform better under pressure on the course!
COMPLIMENTARY MEMBER CLINICS
Clinics are 10-11am at the Learning Center.
NOVEMBER
Tue, Nov 5: Greenside Bunkers
Fri, Nov 8: No Clinic – Berkeley Classic
Tue, Nov 12: Putting Basics
Fri, Nov 15: Fairway Woods & Hybrids
Tue, Nov 19: Control Your Wedges
Fri, Nov 22: Shape your Shots
Tue, Nov 26: Bomb Your Driver Fri, Nov 29: Bunker Basics
DECEMBER
Tue, Dec 3: Balance, Tempo, Timing & Rhythm
Fri, Dec 6: No Clinic – Club Challenge
Tue, Dec 10: Hit Your Irons Solid
Fri, Dec 13: Chipping
Tue, Dec 17: How To Increase Your Club Head Speed
Fri, Dec 20: Fairway Bunkers
Tue, Dec 24: Inside 30 Yards
Fri, Dec 27: Fairway Woods & Hybrids
Tue, Dec 31: Lag Putting
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for someone special this season?
We’ve got you covered, try these great gift packages from Krista Dunton or contact her to customize your own!
LOWER YOUR SCORES IN 2025!
$995
• Guaranteed to knock 5 shots off your game
• Focus on Short Game and your Scoring Shots
• 1 Hour of Short Game assessment and instruction on all shots 30 yards and in
• One Hour of customizing your Wedge Game for full and partial shots 40-100 yards
• One Hour of Putting Short Putts and distance control
• One Hour of Green Reading and Strategy around the greens
• One Hour together on the golf course and playing 9 holes from 50 or 75 yards and in, and working on shot selection and shot management
FULL SWING & SHORT GAME COMBO
$720
• Four Hours of instruction. Great opportunity to make big changes in your game and fine tune both the short game and full swing
• 2 One Hour Lessons on Full Swing
• 2 Half-Hour Lessons to fine tune Swing/Short Game
• 1 Hour Lesson on the Short Game or Putting
THE MINI 6
$540
• When an hour lesson is too much, here’s a package of 6 half hour lessons to fine tune your game!
JUMP START YOUR GAME
$360
Jump Start Your Game with an hour of work on your full swing to improve ball striking and an hour lowering your scores with your short game!
• 1 Hour of Full Swing
• 1 Hour of Short Game
MEMBER LESSON RATES:
To book lessons, contact Golf Shop at 843.815.8444.
ON THE GREENS
Fall season in the Lowcountry is always spectacular. As we look back on the past year, it’s been quite a busy one for the Golf Course Maintenance (GCM) team. The weather has kept us on our toes, alternating between heavy rains and extended periods of beautiful, dry conditions. We’re currently on track for our wettest year in a decade, but ironically, as we head into late fall and winter, we could still use some rain.
Winter is always a challenging season for our bermudagrass, and recent dry conditions are accelerating its dormancy. While dry weather offers excellent playing conditions, it also puts additional stress on the grass as it struggles to store carbohydrates in preparation for the cooler months.
Throughout the summer, our team worked tirelessly to maintain the South Course’s excellent condition, while also managing the demands of the North Course. After a busy season, we followed up with a scheduled closure of the South Course for overseeding and minor aeration on the greens. Just as we completed the overseeding, Hurricane Helene arrived, leaving us with significant debris to clean up. Once the cleanup was behind us, we were ready to shift into maintenance and detail
mode for the fall tournament season.
But, as golf often teaches us, plans can change. A sinkhole unexpectedly opened up on Hole #1 South. Initially, we thought it was caused by a faulty drainpipe, but as we started digging we realized the issue was far more extensive. Fortunately, the repair went well, though we may see some settling after future rain. If needed, we’ll re-level the area to keep things in top shape.
from black double-wall plastic, with diameters ranging from 4 to 12 inches. Finally, there’s the 2016 drainage system, which pulls water off the fairways and funnels it into the original transport network.
Because many of these pipes are buried deep—like the 16-foot hole we uncovered on #1 South—they were installed before the course was shaped. As part of our ongoing maintenance, we’ll be evaluating the
Throughout the summer, our team worked tirelessly to maintain the South Course’s excellent condition, while also managing the demands of the North Course.
–Adam Miller
The culprit was part of the original transport drainage system, installed during the course’s construction. Berkeley’s drainage system actually consists of three interconnected components. The first is the stormwater system, made up of 24-inch to 60-inch concrete pipes, connecting community stormwater routes to the ponds across the courses. The second is the transport system, which directs water from greens, tees, bunkers, and round catch drains to the ponds. These pipes are made
depth of these systems across the property. This will give us a clearer picture of potential problem areas and help us respond efficiently.
We hope this gives you some insight into the complexity of Berkeley’s drainage systems. Thank you for your continued support throughout this season’s projects, aerations, and unexpected challenges like the sinkhole. With clear, sunny skies and cooler temps, we look forward to seeing you out on the greens!
SPEAKER SERIES
NOVEMBER/JANUARY
Joshua Lieberman | Restore Hyper Wellness
Achieving Hyper Wellness
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 4-5pm | Palmetto Room
What is Hyper Wellness?
Josh Lieberman has always had a passion for health, wellness, fitness and education.
With a bachelor’s degree from University of Redlands, and a master’s degree from University of California, Santa Barbara, he wanted to combine his science background with the areas of health and wellness to educate individuals and communities on proactive wellness. It’s his belief that “you have more
control over your health than you think.” This led him to Restore Hyper Wellness as regional manager, and the initiative to bring holistic and alternative care to the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Charleston regions.
During this informational session, you’ll learn how to achieve Hyper Wellness by utilizing natural, holistic and science backed therapies. Josh will dive deep into these therapies and how each can help overcome limitations such as chronic low
energy, pain and inflammation, weight loss and insomnia while promoting performance, recovery and longevity. Attendees are also welcome to receive a complimentary compression.
Topic-related modalities include Infrared Sauna, Red Light Therapy, IV Drip & NAD+ Cryotherapy and Hydrafacials.
Complimentary | Club Casual
Dr. Philip Mulieri, MD, PhD | Hilton Head Orthopedics Smash the Pain: Pickleball, Shoulder Health, & Injury Prevention
Thursday, Jan. 16 | 4-5pm | Berkeley Room
Calling all Pickleball enthusiasts! Do you want to stay in top shape while still enjoying the game? This session is for you!
Join Dr. Philip Mulieri on Thursday, January 16th in the Berkeley Room from 4-5:30pm, for an engaging and informative session focusing on the intersection of pickleball and shoulder health. He’ll cover best strategies for preventing
injuries, and when it's time to see a professional.
As the fastest growing sport in the U.S., pickleball continues to grow in popularity. It also can lead to injury. You don't want to miss this talk as he helps you navigate ways to stay on top of your game!
Dr. Mulieri is an orthopedist in Hilton Head Island, and holds his medical degree from Icahn School
of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY. In practice for more than 20 years, he has vast expertise in treating conditions of the muscles, bones and joints including bursitis, rotator cuff injury, arthritis, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, joint repair and replacement surgeries.
Complimentary | Club Casual
Racquet Sports at Berkeley Hall
TENNIS | PICKLEBALL
Sign up for our Tennis & Pickleball Leagues. We have home and away games and spectators are welcome! It’s a fun, community experience –come support our teams!
BHC RACQUET SPORTS
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL
Wed, Nov 6 | 11am-2pm
Join the fun at BHC's Tennis & Pickleball Social with Royce & Mike: 2 hours of mixer round robin format with creative team competition followed by a casual 1-hour social. All levels are welcome. Come enjoy light refreshments and a great time on the courts! $13 inclusive of tax & service charge Member charge bar
It’s easy to get on the court with Berkeley Hall’s active racquet sports program led by Tennis/PB Pro Royce Silvan and Pickleball Pro Mike Dolan. Work on your game with fun, challenging drills, match play and complimentary clinics.
Royce offers complimentary tennis/pickleball clinics, as well as private and group lessons on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Mike offers private lessons Monday-Saturday. To schedule, email: michaeldolan7329@gmail.com and roycetennis@hotmail.com
PICKLEBALL W/ROYCE:
Complimentary 1 Hour Clinics: Wednesdays, men & women
8:30am: 3.0/3.5 level 9:30am: 2.5 level 10:30am: 2.0 and beginners
TENNIS W/ROYCE:
Complimentary 1 Hour Clinics: 9am: Mon & Fri, men & women
USTA LADIES TENNIS SPRING LEAGUE:
Get on the list now! Contact Royce Silvan, league organizer, at roycetennis@hotmail.com
At the Spa at Berkeley Hall, Kathryne brings her passion, knowledge, and credentials to offer individually customized therapeutic massage and bodywork treatments. With training in kinesiology and anatomy and physiology, she’s also currently doing graduate research in “Innovative Aging” at the University of Florida School of Medicine. As a specialist in Myofascial Therapy and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, she’s able to apply her advanced knowledge to therapies and treatments.
Did you know dehydration is a leading cause of premature aging, and those “knots” you feel in your
muscles are areas of dehydration? “Myofascial Therapy is the only known treatment that rehydrates those knots. Lymphatic Drainage Massage further helps rehydrate the body as it bolsters the immune system,” shares Kathryne. "Most wear-and-tear on the body is caused by everyday activities, and regularly scheduled bodywork treatments can prevent that from leading to injury and pain.” Here, we catch up with her to touch on some highlights:
KM: I chose to pursue a graduate degree in “Innovative Aging” because in my 16+ years of experience, I’ve seen
many clients turn back the hands of time through therapeutic bodywork treatments. They feel younger, and can get back to enjoying favorite activities and sports. Pain should not be a part of aging if you use your body right!
BHC: New Massage Treatments Now Available?
KM: Foot scrub with deep tissue massage to the leg to align the joints and improve balance. This treatment is 30-minutes, or can be added to a 60 or 90-minute treatment.
BHC: Your Philosophy of Mind and Body?
KM: My treatments are restorative, as clients enjoy a deeply relaxed, restful state of healing. My philosophy, “If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?”
MEET OUR SPA PROFESSIONALS
Originally from Morocco, Licensed Esthetician & Massage Therapist
Habiba Bennett offers a full menu of restorative massage therapies including deep tissue, cupping, Gua Sha, Tui-Na (traditional Chinese technique), hot stones, and therapeutic massages. She relocated to the Bluffton in 2000, later earning her massage therapist and
esthetician credentials. Experience Habiba’s facials and botanicals for visibly renewed, healthy-looking skin with add-on services such as eyebrow tinting and dermaplane.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nik Prodanov brings many years of training to his role at the Spa. Originally from Bulgaria where natural healing remedies are the norm, he
sought to become a massage therapist and also studied in the physical therapy assistant program at South University, greatly enhancing his knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
Nik offers deep tissue, hot stones, neuro-muscular, Reiki, sport massage, lymphatic drainage and myofacial release massage.
Stop by the front desk and purchase an e-gift card today! 843.815.8985 | bhfitness@berkeleyhallclub.com
atherings at the 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, restrooms and grill and prep area. A wonderful spot to relax following some morning kayaking, fishing from the dock, or to catch a glorious sunset. Family-friendly and geared towards
afternoon fun and relaxed evening get-togethers, come warm up by the firepit, enjoy some casual grilling and a glass of wine with friends! Simply contact Concierge Services to reserve at 843.815.8952.
Love to Kayak? Join BHC’s Member Kayak Club, which meets on Thursdays at 9am 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.
At the Spa at Berkeley Hall we make it easy to retreat from the everyday with restful spa and facial treatments that restore your inner calm and serenity. Profound relaxation awaits, with Hot Stone Massage, toxin-freeing Therapeutic Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage. Our luxurious facials menu and botanicals rejuvenate for visibly renewed, healthy-looking skin that will have you glowing.
Discover our day spa and let us take you away for a bit. Now booking by appointment. 843.815.8985 | berkeleyhallclub.com Give the gift of 'ahhhh' this holiday with E-Gift Card Spa treatments. Drop by the Spa and book yours today!
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
ACCOUNTING
Carolyn Taylor
843.815.8405
Director of Finance ctaylor@berkeleyhallclub.com
Denise Joyce
843.815.8953
Member Billing djoyce@berkeleyhallclub.com
ARB
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
