DeBordieuClub A Newsletter for DeBordieu Club Members • July 2021
Flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one Nation evermore!” “One
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Board of Governors Donny McElveen President Bob Oliver Vice President/ Golf Committee Chair Sharon Roach Secretary/ Tennis & Fitness Committee Chair Tom Davis Treasurer/ Finance Committee Chair Bob Reid Green Committee Chair Eric Chapman House Committee Chair Lourdes Beard Legal & By-laws Committee Chair Jane Ellzey Membership Committee Chair Jenny Johnson Pools Committee Chair/ Social Committee Chair Greg Dykes Property Committee Chair Jim Cooper Long Range Planning Peggy Dellasega
In Memoriam The Governing Board, Members and Staff of DeBordieu Club extend their deepest sympathy to the family of
Ted Bowman Spotswood Box
Golf Pro Shop (843) 527-6000
Important Numbers
Gazebo Bar (843) 545-5950
Tennis & Fitness (843) 546-9408
Reservations (843) 546-2410 Catering (843) 527-6010
Club Office (843) 527-6020
The Marsh Grille (843) 527-6040
Turn Room (843) 527-6060
Blue Heron Grill (843) 436-2583
Club Staff General Manager/Controller Jeff Kaz (843) 527-6055 jeff@debordieuclub.com
Director of Golf Matt Williams (843) 546-6002 mattwilliams@pga.com
Food & Beverage Director Scott A. McFall (843) 527-6100 scott@debordieuclub.com
Golf Superintendent Brad Lattimer brad@debordieuclub.com
Assistant Manager Chris Constable (843) 527-6058 chris@debordieuclub.com
Executive Chef Brian Hayes (843) 527-6065 brian@debordieuclub.com
Catering Director Kelly Jones (843) 527-6010 kelly@debordieuclub.com
Restaurant Manager Heather Richardson (843) 436-2584 heather@debordieuclub.com
Club Event & Membership Coordinator Jessica Tadlock (843) 527-6030 jessica@debordieuclub.com
Executive Sous Chef Akeem “Boochie” Wilson akeem@debordieuclub.com
Office Manager Dori Laffin (843) 527-6020 dori@debordieuclub.com Club Office Fax (843) 527-6021 Tennis & Fitness Professional Punsisi Dayaratne (843) 546-9408 pun@debordieuclub.com
Chef De Cuisine “Clubhouse” Penny Hayes penny@debordieuclub.com
Tennis & Fitness Shop Manager & Merchandiser Kristen Richardson tennis@debordieuclub.com
Food & Beverage Hours of Operation BEANERY COFFEE SHOP Tuesday – Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
THE 19TH GRILLE LUNCH
Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Limited Bar Menu Available from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BEACH CLUB *CLOSED July 3rd *CLOSED July 4th for Brunch OPENJuly 4th Dinner Lounge Seating In The Lounge Area Is First Come, First Seated
Main Dining
Main Dining Reservations Requested Thursday - Sunday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DINNER
TO-GO DINNER
TO-GO DINNER
Sunday Brunch
Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
TURN ROOM (843) 527-6060
Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM *Except Holiday Weekends Sunday Brunch Reservations Requested/ Walk-ins Welcome Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
GAZEBO BAR
Weather Permitting Sunday-Thursday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BLUE HERON
Sunday-Thursday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
POOL CAFÉ
Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
DEBORDIEU CLUB POOL HOURS OCEANFRONT POOL 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
PAVILION POOL LAP SWIMMING 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EVERYDAY EXCEPT DURING WATER AEROBICS
WATER AEROBICS 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY OPEN FOR ALL DEBORDIEU CLUB MEMBERS & GUESTS 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
DeBordieu Club’s July 4th Weekend Festivities Special Family Events That Can’t Be Missed! Celebrate with lively entertainment, delicious food, and fun for the whole family!
Friday, July 2nd Beanery Coffee Shop: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Turn Room: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM The 19th Grille: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Blue Heron: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gazebo: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beach Club: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Take-Out Not Available on Holiday Weekends) Bingo Night at the Beach Club Tent: 6-9 PM Blue Heron Menu from 6-9 PM. Bingo play begins at 7 PM. No Sign-Up Required
Saturday, July 3rd Beanery Coffee Shop: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Turn Room: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM The 19th Grille: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Limited Deli Menu Available) Blue Heron: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gazebo: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beach Club: Closed Fireworks Dinner Party behind the Clubhouse: 6:30–8:30 PM Sign-Up Required (843) 546-2410 Dinner Buffet featuring traditional American favorites! Open Seating. Signature Bar Available. Adults: $36 11-15: $20 5-10: $15 4 & Under: Free Pat Severs 6:30 PM at the Fireworks Dinner Party at The Clubhouse Grounds Fireworks at the Clubhouse: 9 PM
Sunday, July 4th Parade Line Up at 9:00 AM Parade Begins at 10:00 AM Beanery Coffee Shop: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Turn Room: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Beach Club Brunch: Closed The 19th Grille: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Blue Heron: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Gazebo: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Live DJ at 12:00 PM at the Blue Heron Deck Beach Club Dinner: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Take-Out Not Available on Holiday Weekends)
Sunday Funday By The Pool At The Oceanfront Pool
Each week will feature entertainment and fun treats! Sign up not required. Sunday, July 11th from 3PM-5PM Sunday, July 18th from 3PM-5PM Sunday, July 25th from 3PM-5PM
Movie Night
Oceanfront Pool Enjoy a swim in the pool or cozy up on a lounge chair while enjoying your favorite family movies. Sign up not required. Wednesday, July 7th at 8:30PM featuring “Moana” Wednesday, July 21st at 8:30PM featuring “Finding Nemo”
Bingo Nights On the Blue Heron Deck Wednesday, July 14th at 7PM wednesday, July 28th at 7PM
Golf News
Golf Pro Shop: (843) 527-6000 Golf Shop Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Range Hours: 7:00 AM - Dark
Lightning Monitoring System
Tip from the Pro Matt Williams, PGA Director of Golf National References Belfair Bluffton, SC Ansley Golf Club Atlanta, GA The Farm Golf Club Rocky Face, GA Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Southampton, NY Ocean Forest Club Sea Island, GA Cape Fear Country Club Wilmington, NC Spring Island Club Spring Island, SC Sea Pines Country Club Hilton Head Island, SC
Just wanted to inform you that the Club is now being protected with a new lightning monitoring system, Earth Networks. Earth Networks is a real-time lightning detection system with outside warning sirens to protect our members and guests in the event of inclement weather. Going forward should you hear the horns sound this means lightning has been detected inside of an 8 mile radius of the Club House and you must come off the golf course and the tennis and pickleball courts for 30 minutes or longer depending on whether the system detects lightning again. Ultimately, you will not be able to return to the course or courts until the horns sound in three consecutive 5 second intervals signaling a return to play. The horns are located on top of the Clubhouse and at both bathrooms on the golf course. The horns were extensively tested throughout the course for alert volume at the tennis facility as well. Certainly there are areas where the sound is louder than others but we feel confident there is ample volume to warn you at these facilities. This being said I would still advise our members to be aware and prepare to hear the sound when you know weather appears imminent. The siren system is operational from 7:30 AM until 9:00 PM seven days a week.
Regarding the pools at the beach and all areas around the Beach Club the system will operate the same way, lightning detection inside of an 8 mile radius of the beachside pool, however it is unlikely you will hear the horns sound at the pools except on rare occasions when the wind might carry the sound to the beach. Therefore, a strobe light has been installed at the Poolside Cafe to alert the facilities at the beach when there is lightning in the area. The Charlotte Country Club strobe light will not go off until it is safe to resume activities. Additionally Charlotte, NC managers and other staff members receive text notifications when there is an St. Ives Country Club alert to assist in informing members and guests in these areas to evacuate the Johns Creek, GA premises. The strobe light system is operational from 7:30 AM until 10:00 Seabrook Island Club PM seven days a week. Seabrook Island, SC We are excited to have a better system in place to protect our members, guests, The Dunes Golf & and employees! Beach Club Myrtle Beach, SC Caves Valley Golf Club Sincerely, Owings Mills, MD Matt Williams Maidstone Club East Hampton, NY Pine Valley Golf Club Pine Valley, NJ Berkeley Hills Country Club Duluth, GA
Upcoming events July August
Mon., 7/5 July 4th Week, Course Open for Monday Play Sat., 7/17 Member Qualifying for State Amateur 12:00 PM Fri., 7/23 Couples’ Nine & Dine 4:00 PM 8/5-8 SCGA State Amateur Championship Fri., 8/13 Couples’ Nine & Dine 4:00 PM Fri.&Sat., 8/20-21 Club Championships Fri. 11:00 AM , Sat. 9:00 AM
Ladies Full-Swing Clinics Every Thursday in April (except April 15)
April 1 (Set Up/Takeaway) April 8 (Back swing) April 22 (Downswing) April 29 (club selection, pre/post shot routine, play 1-2 holes) Areas of instruction will include ALL aspects of the golf swing: Set Up, Takeaway, Backswing, Downswing, and Follow through. We will also go over club selection and pre and post shot routine. With limited room on the driving range the clinic will be limited to the first 12 ladies that sign up. Cost: $100.00 member Please call the Golf Shop to sign up! 843-527-6000
SCGA State Amateur at DeBordieu Club August 5th – August 8th
The Palmetto State’s finest amateur golfers square off at DeBordieu Club August 5-8, 2021 in the annual youth-vs.-experience battle in the South Carolina Golf Association’s Amateur Championship. The 72 hole event will include the top golfers in South Carolina who have either qualified for their position or earned an exemption based on previous accomplishments. This Championship brings out the best in all participants and a list of former champions including Lucas Glover, DJ Trahan, and Bill Haas.
Tuesday-Thursday 10am-12pm Tuesday-Thursday 10am-12pm
2021 2021
Camps Camps
2021 Camp Dates 2021 Camp Dates June 1-3 July 13-15 June 1-3 July 13-15 June 8-10 July 27-29 June 8-10 July 27-29 June 22-24 August 10-12 June 22-24 August 10-12 June 29-31 August 17-19 June 29-31 August 17-19 Areas of instruction will include: long game, Areas of instruction will include: long short-game, bunker shots, putting, andgame, the rules short-game, bunker will shots, the rules of golf. **Students beputting, providedand drinks and of golf. each **Students snacks day** will be provided drinks and snacks each day** Tuesday and Wednesday will be filled with Tuesday and Wednesday will be filled with instruction. instruction. Thursday we will have a Drive, Chip, and Putt Thursday we will have a Drive, Chip, and Putt Contest and give prizes to our campers. Contest and give prizes to our campers. Following the contest we will have pizza and fun Following we will have pizza and fun upstairs inthe thecontest grill room. upstairs in the grill room. Ages 6-14 — Clubs will be provided if needed. Ages 6-14 — Clubs will be provided if needed. (Collared shirts are required!!) (Collared shirts are required!!) Cost:$85.00 member, $100.00 guest Cost:$85.00 member, $100.00 guest *Call the pro shop to signup* *Call the pro shop to signup* 843-527-6000 843-527-6000
Tennis & Fitness Shop Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Courts Open Daily at 9 AM, weather permitting. Like us on Facebook: DeBordieu Tennis & Fitness Club Twitter: @debordieutennis Tennis & Fitness Club Phone: (843) 546-9408
Tennis Tip from the Pro Pun Dayaratne, PTR Professional Pro Tip: How to Beat the summer heat. #1 Be an Early Bird Courts are ready as early as 8am Play during the coolest parts of the day. Early mornings or late evenings. Grab a court that has shade.
#2 Hydrate and rehydrate.
Coolers on courts are filled with ice and water every morning. Drink plenty of water before you play but do not forget to keep your hydration levels when playing in the heat and humidity.
#3 Dress to Impress.
Wear white or light-colored clothing during your summer tennis. Wear hats, visors, sunglasses to keep the sun away from your face and don’t forget the sunscreen. Keep an extra towel handy to soak with cold water to go around your neck during breaks.
#4 Prepare for the heat.
Bring your favorite sports drinks and snacks. bring extra sweat bands, headbands, t-shirts to change when needed. Limit your play during the hottest part of the day.
#5 Pace your self
Start slow and gradually pick up your speed as you go. Have a long warm up to get your body acclimated to the heat. Take breaks as much as you can.
#6 Know your limit.
If you feel any heat illness or feel uncomfortable, stop playing and get some rest. Stay out of the sun when possible. Experienced players will choose a head light racket for control, generate spin maneuverability and net play
(On the left) My name is Jessie Mount I am originally from Melbourne, Australia. I am a Division 1 tennis scholarship holder who has just graduated from Coastal Carolina. I have over 8 years of coaching experience, coaching at various top clubs in Australia. I am an enthusiastic coach who looks to get the most improvement out of my clients. I look forward to working with you this summer. Additional bio: (On the right) My name is Iryna Vardanian. I am from Kiev Ukraine. I have graduated with a master’s degree in sports management from Coastal Carolina University where I have played DI tennis for the past six years. I have been ranked Internationally as high as number 577 in junior u18 ITF ranking as well as nationally number 7 in Ukraine. I previously coached tennis at Fairview Country Club where I have contributed to developing and running their adult and kids’ tennis programs. I thrive to contribute to my students’ improvement on the tennis court while making it a fun experience. I am excited to become a part of the DeBordieu tennis program.
In the Shop. . . lululemon Jr Tennis Clothes Women’s Tennis apparel T-shirts By Betsy Brabson
2021 Summer Tennis Camps Red Ball - 8:30am - 9:30am Ages 4-6 $60 (Member) $85 (Nonmember) Orange Ball, Green Ball, Yellow Ball, Tournament Training 9 am-12 pm Ages 7-18 $175 (Member) $225 (Nonmember) Tennis with Mommy – Fridays 9 – 9:30 am Ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ $12 (Member) $15 (Nonmember) Dates are as following: Jul 5-8* Jul 12-15 Jul 19-22 Jul 26-29
Aug 2-5 Aug 9 -12 Aug 16-19
*Will be a full day camp, $200 (member) $250 (non-member) Monday-Wednesday we will work on Stroke development, technique, rules, and scoring. Thursday will be game day. Advanced players will go through numerous drills to improve their ground strokes, volleys, serves, and returns before they move onto match play on Thursday.
Beach Yoga
Tues, Thurs, Sat 8am Join us and start your day with a Vinyasa flow. Tune into the sound of your breath and the sound of the ocean. Relaxing the mind but focused, Deep, conscious breathing helping the creative process by increasing and directing the flow of thoughts. Doing beach yoga near the sea, promotes this mindful state and reduces our stress levels, promoting mindfulness. 1. AVOID SLIPPING ON THE SAND. Leave nice yoga mat at home–and do not forget a large towel to put under your old, crusty mat to keep you from sliding around on the sand., or just use your towel, the bigger the better. 2. PROTECT YOUR FEET. Under no circumstances should you bring a BLACK mat to the beach. The color absorbs heat and can burn your tootsies. Sand is not a level surface. This can make any standing yoga pose difficult and potentially more prone to induce injury. The solution is to twist your feet a couple of times, so they dig deeper into the sand, giving you better balance. 3. HEADBANDS ARE COOL. Keeps the sweat out of your eyes. Sun lotion is optional. Practice is early and your pores need to be open to sweat. Bring a non-spill container for water and eat fruit before you come. 4. DON’T FORGET YOUR SUIT. Wear your swimsuit underneath your yoga clothes or practice beach yoga in clothes you do not mind getting wet. 5. GO WITH THE FLOW. Allow the sounds of nature: the birds, the ocean, and yes, even the wonderful people of DeBordieu to be your soundtrack. Do not be flustered by the distractions. Let them bring you into the present moment and more into your experience. DBD Beach Yoga is weather dependent Contact Drew at 401-441 2199 for cancellations or any questions about Beach Yoga. Members are $8 and must sign in before class starts. Guests are $15 or $20 if unaccompanied with member and must pay before class. All levels are welcome.
Dream Weddings at DeBordieu Club
In an effort to give everyone the opportunity to have a tasting, we are hosting our first wedding tasting event on Sunday, August 1st. If you are planning a wedding in 2021 or 2022, you are invited to attend this event. Chef Brian & his Culinary Team are excited to show you some of their favorite menu items for your enjoyment and we will also have our catering wines available to taste.
To book any of our wonderful locations for your next special event, please call Kelly Jones! Kelly Jones • Director of Catering, DeBordieu Club • (843) 527-6010 • Kelly@debordieuclub.com https://www.facebook.com/WeddingsAtDeBordieu • www.instagram.com/debordieu_weddings
Congratulations Donnell Flowers Starting as a server in 2005, Donnell has worked his way up to becoming Banquet Captain. His hard work, leadership and skills have not only made Donnell an asset to my catering team but to DeBordieu as a whole for the past 16 years. I am honored to have him on my team. Donnell loves the friendly members and the fun ever changing DeBordieu environment that he works in daily. Please join me in congratulating Donnell Flowers in his recent promotion in the catering department. Kelly Jones Catering Director
Wedding Update:
A Dream Come True At DeBordieu Club
Reid & Adam Caldwell
Married in the Colony Room (Inclement Weather Back-up Plan) With the Reception on the Marsh Front Lawn Reid is the daughter of Mr. Bill Soles & Ms. Melanie Soles
908 Bonnyneck Drive Georgetown, SC 29440
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