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TAKE $25 OFF the lowest rate for 1.5 hour Beach Trail Rides Valid on any 1.5 hour ride before February 28, 2019 Use code WINTER19. Certain restrictions apply. Must be booked through Daufuskie Trail Rides
To book your ride: DAUFUSKIETRAILRIDES.COM/RESERVATIONS | 843.384.4510 p a ge | 2
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Golf
GOLF SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Sunday
SATURDAY MEN'S GAME
7:30 am – dusk Tuesday through Saturday Closes at 5:00 pm on Sundays
Tee times begin at 9:00 am every Saturday $20 cash entry fee. Sign up individually - Golf staff makes the pairings. Entry includes team game and individual skins game. Members may invite guests to join the game as well.
Golf Shop and Practice Facility is closed on Mondays
SATURDAY LADIES' GAME
PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS
WELCOME MICHAEL MONTANEZ The Club is happy to announce the addition of Michael Montanez to the team as the new 1st Assistant Golf Professional. Originally from Bay Shore, New York, Michael has spent the last two years as the 1st Assistant Golf Professional at Palmetto Dunes. He is currently in the PGA education program and is working towards obtaining his Class ‘A’ certification. Michael enjoys teaching the game of golf and is proficient in club fitting, having worked in the past with SwingFit, a top 100 club fitter. Prior to his career in golf, Michael was active in the Marine Corps, where he deployed numerous times on humanitarian and combat missions, and finished his career as a Drill Instructor. When not on the course, he enjoys family time with his wife, Michelle; daughter Zoe (15); and son Michael (16).
FEBRUARY EVENTS:
Couples 9-Hole Divots & Drinks Friday, February 15th | 2:30 pm shotgun 4-Player Step-A-Side Scramble (Sign up as a couple, golf shop to pair) $5 per player | Cocktails & scoring following play
Tee It Forward Tournament Saturday, February 16th | 10:00 am shotgun | Entry Fee: $20 Men: Haig Gold Tees Ladies: Modified Navy Tees (tees will be altered forward)
Couples Championship (formerly Husband & Wife) Saturday - Sunday, February 23rd - 24th Format: Modified Alternate Shot both days Entry Fee: $80 per player Includes: golf, awards, prizes and awards dinner at the Caliboge Club
Tee times starting at 9:40 am. Sign up individually.
2019 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Please click HERE for the schedule.
MERCHANDISE SPOT LIGHT Stop by the Golf shop and check out all the latest fashions from EP Pro, Greg Norman, Peter Millar, Fariway & Green, Footjoy and many more.
INSTRUCTION Junior Clinics: For ages 6 through 15. Based on participation, the clinics will be offered every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM The first program will run from February 5th through March 30th. The cost per clinic per student will $20 or students may sign up for all 9 clinics for $150 ($30 discount). Registration is required in advance, click HERE for more information. Men’s & Ladies Weekly Golf Clinics: Looking to improve your game and meet some other Members in a fun, non-intimidating setting? The Golf Professional Staff will once again begin our weekly Men’s and Ladies Golf Clinics. The fee for each clinic is $30 and includes a complimentary cocktail following instruction. Men’s Golf Clinic: Every Wednesday from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ladies Golf Clinic: Every Thursday from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
TUESDAY MEN'S DAY 9:00 am Shotgun. $20 cash entry fee. Sign up individually - Golf staff makes the pairings. Entry includes team game and individual skins game.
WEDNESDAY LADIES' DAY 18 Holers: Tee Times begin at 10:30 am 9 Holers: Shotgun start at 11:00 am 4 Holers: Shotgun start at 12:00 pm
INDIVIDUAL 45-MINUTE LESSONS Craig Morton, PGA Director of Golf $85 Series of 5 Lessons for $340 Series with Trackman for $400 Michael Montanez, 1st Assistant Golf Professional $65 Series of 5 Lessons for $260 Series with Trackman for $320
Golf Shop | 843.341.8155 | cmorton@haigpoint.com
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Tennis MARDI GRAS ROUND ROBIN Saturday, February 16 10:00 am - 12:00 pm It will be “let the good times roll” when we roll out the Mardi Gras Round Robin. Following the tennis action, a lunch worthy of the Crescent City will be served under the oak tree canopy next to the courts. Register HERE
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADULT CHAMPIONSHIP It’s not too early to start making plans for one of the major tennis events of the year. The Daufuskie Island Adult Championships will be held at the award-winning Haig Point Tennis Center on April 5th-7th. The format is a series of one-day tournaments; doubles in the morning, mixed doubles in the afternoon and lunch in-between. The 3.0s will play on Friday. The 3.5s will battle it out on Saturday and 4.0 players will play on Sunday. Please contact the Haig Point Tennis Center for more information.
TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY Daufuskie Doubles Drills 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
TUESDAY
Match Play Drills 9:00 am - 10:00 am Back to Basics 10:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY
Intermediate Drills 10:00 am - 11:00 am
FRIDAY
Cardio Tennis Hour 10:00 am - 11:00 am POP Tennis Round Robin 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Weekly Round Robin
SATURDAY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS Luck of the Irish Round Robin Member – Guest Daufuskie Island Adult Championship
March 16th March 27th - 30th April 5th - 7th
Deb and Dave McKeeman
THE SPORT OF A LIFETIME Tennis has been called the sport of a lifetime for good reason. It’s easy, fun and a great way to spend time with your friends. The tennis center offers a great “Back to Basics” program designed just for the returning or new tennis players. Contact the tennis center for more details.
Gary Baum and Charlie Small
Your Advantage, Haig Point’s Tennis Newsletter
SERVE PLUS ONE
Want to keep in touch with everything going on at the tennis center? With all of our special events, USTA teams, and programs the tennis center is one of the busiest spots on Haig Point. The best way to stay on top of everything is to receive our weekly newsletter, Your Advantage. Contact the tennis center to have your email address added to our distribution list.
p a ge Ron | 4 Gwyn | 843.341.8114 | rgwyn@haigpoint.com
When you are on the court next time playing doubles notice how often the tempo of the point is often set not on the serve or the service return; it is on the first shot the serving team makes after the serve. A good doubles team will make that the key shot of the point. The serving team will use the serve to set up the second shot, much like an approach shot. The returning team will try to make the serving team hit a defensive first shot.
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Equestrian I
hope everyone is enjoying the quiet time of reflection and tranquility of winter here on Daufuskie. Our staff and the horses are enjoying the respite from the heat and bugs! As there are fewer visitors and riders this time of year, if anyone is interested in grooming horses at any time during the week, they would love it and we would appreciate it. Their winter coats require more maintenance to maintain the healthy glow and shine. No horse experience needed! Just a pair of boots and a desire to learn to work with our gentle animals. Contact us to schedule a time!
Lowcountry permanently and now have a clinic and practice in Bluffton." Their misssion is simple: "The best care at an affordable price from vets you trust. Simply put, we provide you and
COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS At the end of last year, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Holland and Lowcountry Vets at the Helmus Community Center for a Saturday visit. Because of the climate controlled building, the large space and the amenities it includes, the center is a perfect place to hold a monthly vet visit for members. We would like to have Dr. Holland visit monthly for those routine visits and he has asked that we gauge the interest of our members before he commits to a regular schedule. A little about his practice: "Dr. Griff Holland, Head of Medicine and Surgery, is a 2014 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University. Following his completion of his veterinary degree, Dr. Holland worked in private practice for four years, including emergency care for one year. Dr. Holland shares his practice with his wife Dr. Heidi Holland who is also a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Heidi Holland is a specialist in reproductive sciences for both large and small animals. The couple decided to move to the
your pet with the greatest value around." - Drs. Heidi and Griff Holland If you are interested in possibly becoming one of Dr. Griff's patients or would consider utilizing his services here on the island, please click HERE. This is not a commitment but we would like to measure the scope of interest before asking Dr. Holland and his team to come to Daufuskie regularly. For additional information about his practice, please visit their website at lowcountryvets.net. Thank you as always for your support and participation in the wonderful island community, Rachel Allen, Equestrian Director
Rachel Allen, Equestrian Director | 843.341.8191 | rallen@haigpoint.com
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