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Happenings from the Chief
“I am happy to announce the launch of our own real estate company, Premier Properties at Haig Point, on January 1, 2018.� -Doug Egly, CEO
Back cover photo courtesy of Don Peterik
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Dear Member I am proud to say that we made substantial progress in 2017 and I know that 2018 is going to bring Haig Point even greater success. We sold six HP lots, five Signature Memberships out of inventory and eleven Non-Equity Memberships. Our goal for 2018 is to double these numbers. I am happy to announce the launch of our own Real Estate Company, Premier Properties by Haig Point, on Jan 1, 2018.
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We have experienced impressive national exposure this past year. Just this month Haig Point was voted in to Golfweek’s “Top 100 Residential Communities” in the US. for 2017.
This move has been long in the making and has the support of the Board. I feel this is a vital step in our continued momentum in increasing Haig Point real estate sales. We hired Ryan Dillingham as the broker-in-charge. Ryan has put together a team of realtors he has begun training on the Haig Point community and our unique way of life. Ryan has been selling property in the Hilton Head area for sixteen years and on Daufuskie for eight years. He is very familiar with Daufuskie real estate, the community and the island way of life. Please give Ryan a warm welcome when you meet him
Point back to greatness. We have experienced impressive national exposure this past year. Just last month Haig Point was voted in to Golfweek’s “Top 100 Residential Communities” in the US. for 2017. We are grateful for our members and grateful to be part of such a great community.
We wish you a healthy and prosperous year.
The Haig Point Team and I want to thank you for your support and approval of each project that is bringing Haig
DOUG EGLY
Chief Executive Officer
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Daufuskie’s Feathered Friends T H E AV I A N I N H A B I TA N TS O F H A I G P O I N T
We are blessed to live on Daufuskie Island
Curlews and other rarer birds come through
ever seen the bluest sky as blue as the
because we are never without feathered
the marsh flats.
bluebird’s back?”
friends. Spring is the season of an explosive
Hawks, Thrushes, Hummingbirds, and
bird migration. On Daufuskie they pass
Finches often congregate where they can
through our yards, woods, beaches and
get a drink of fresh water.
marshes like flooding waters after a heavy rain. The migration comes in a breathtaking
Warblers, Redstarts,
A DAUFUSKIE FAVORITE: BLUEBIRDS
rush, and then it’s over – almost too short
Because of the mild climate, Daufuskie
to really enjoy.
is actually a good place for bird watching
In contrast, the special offerings of the fall migration can be enjoyed for a much longer period of time. Daufuskie’s more moderate climate encourages birds to linger on their annual migration. Where spring is a rush of birds, winter is a lazy arrival of visitors that are making their annual trek southward. Whimbrels and
all year long and a favorite of birders is the Bluebird. As an early settler in Plymouth Colony wrote, “The Bluebird is well named. No other flashes before our admiring eyes so much brilliant blue. It has
The Bluebird is one of Daufuskie’s most useful and delightful birds. It is useful because it eats large quantities of harmful insects. It is delightful because of its “dinner dance.” Since its food is found on or near the ground, you will often see a Bluebird sitting on some low tree or a fence post watching for its prey. Then it suddenly darts down, seizes a morsel, and returns to its perch only to repeat the dance step a few seconds later.
been said that he carries on his back the
Bluebirds are also delightful to watch during
blue of heaven and, on his breast, the rich
mating season, which occurs in the spring
brown of the freshly turned earth. Who has
and summer. The male usually arrives a few days ahead of the female, selects what he considers to be a suitable summer home (cavity or box), and carols his sweetest, most seductive notes day after day until she appears in answer to his call. Then, to win her favor, he flutters before her, showing fig 1.
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The Bluebird is one of
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Daufuskie’s most useful and delightful birds.
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fig 2.
Both Bluebird parents cooperate in the feeding of thier young.
birds and even humans being driven away from the vicinity of the Bluebirds’ nest by the protective father. Since the young cannot care for themselves upon hatching, fig
mama Bluebird broods the chicks for up
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to 7 days and both parents cooperate in feeding them (mostly insects) until they are ready to take wing. After a successful
off his physical prowess by spreading his
Decision made, both sexes help in building
tail feathers and fluffing his half-opened
the nest, though most of the actual work
wings while warbling ‘jeew’ or ‘chir-wi’ in
on it is done by the female while the male
sweet melodic tones.
follows her about singing her praise. Over
At first she seems indifferent to the gorgeous blue of his overcoat or the warm reddish brown of his puffy breast as he perches beside her, caresses her tenderly, and sings sweet love songs. Sometimes you might even see him bring her a delicious morsel and place it gently in her mouth as a love offering. Once he has her interest, he leads her to the home of his choice and tries to persuade her to co-habitate. But much persistent wooing is needed until, in the end, she makes the final choice and seals the nuptial pact with a mid-air cloacal kiss.
clutch is ready to fly, approximately 15 to 20 days, the female bluebird will often go off to build a second nest, leaving the male to care for the fledged young.
the next ten days, she will make many trips to and from the nest loosely weaving
Eastern Bluebirds can live for 6 to 10 years,
together grasses and pine needles until it
however, they have many natural predators
is ready. Although the male Bluebird sings
including snakes, chipmunks, flying
abundantly during this time, as soon as
squirrels, bear, fire ants, and raccoons.
incubation begins, the songs cease and it
At Haig Point, residents have found a way
is down to the business of child-rearing.
to protect these precious birds from their
His singing is not renewed until the young
many predators and to encourage them
have left home and it is time to start a new
to stick around. According to Debbie
nesting.
McKeeman, Bluebird lovers have put up 21 nesting boxes around the golf course over
A mature female typically raises two broods each season. During this time, the male will occasionally feed the incubating mother while he stands guard over the nest. Occasionally you will see larger
the past seven years and volunteers have been tending each of them regularly to monitor egg laying and hatching activities and to ensure that the houses are clean and remain in good repair. Happily, this
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Birds
CO N T I N U E D. . . wooden supports under the dock and the male perches on the pole by the water taxi. Since they are a nocturnal bird, look for them hunting for food in the early evening. Another sought-after sighting is that of the relatively scarce Glossy Ibis, Plegadis Falcinellus.
One was recently spotted
lounging among the crowds of White Ibis resting in the big trees which line the pond across from the Clubhouse. Over the years, fig
these natives of West Africa have migrated
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to the Caribbean by riding the trade winds. Now they can be seen along our Atlantic said, “Last year at the end of May, while
Coast where they were once classified as
watching out the back windows of my
scarce. Look for their nests in shrubs or on
house in Haig Point, I saw Great Egrets,
low trees or bushes near rivers and ponds.
A rare sighting of the We s t A f r i c a n G l o s s y I b i s .
Snowy Egrets, Tricolored Herons, American
Speaking of riding the winds, hurricane
Crows, Mourning Doves, Red-bellied
Irma may have had something to do with
has resulted in over 600 baby Bluebirds
Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Brown-
the appearance of a total stranger in Terry
being added to the Bluebird population here
headed
Bluebird,
Foster’s back yard this season. “When I
at Haig Point.
Pine Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler,
looked out the window, I saw a gray bird with
Northern Cardinal, Common Grackle, BIRD SIGHTINGS AT HAIG POINT
incredibly bright red markings on each wing.”
Painted Bunting, and House Finches. It just
After checking her resources, Terry learned
While Bluebirds are a delight to watch, it is
doesn’t get any better than that!”
that it was a Gray-headed Dark-eyed Junco
possible to see more than 200 different birds
Add to that list the pair of Black-crowned
which is supposed to reside only in Western
over the course of a year – some common
Night Herons you see down at the dock
Texas. “This was definitely a first-timer on
and some quite rare.
at dusk. These rare visitors are presumed
Daufuskie,” she explained and added her
Well-known bird photographer, Dennis
to be monogamous and residents say that
suspicions that Irma might have provided
Sutcliffe, put this in perspective when he
you will never see one without the other.
transportation services for the Junco.
fig 3.
Nuthatch,
Eastern
The female is often seen sitting on the
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Bald Eagles arrive in Haig Point every year in the late fall. Haig Point resident Kathi De Leo also
anticipated at Haig Point.
With a wing
you could almost say the Cooper River is
reported a first-time visitor to Daufuskie.
span of up to 6 feet and weighing up to 70
Highway 95 for migrating birds. Among
Last summer she watched a pair of Black
pounds, Bald Eagles are unique to North
the busy traffic you will see White Pelicans
Bellied Whistling Ducks as they enjoyed
America. They are characterized by their
and Red Winged Black Birds on their way to
a nearby pond and gave birth to eight
keen vision that allows them to detect their
Florida, Painted Buntings and Brown-headed
ducklings. She kept watch to make sure that
prey during flight. Larger than the Osprey,
Nuthatches arriving for the summer, and
an alligator didn’t eat the little ones and
Eagles have been known to take down full-
Wood Storks soaring leisurely up and down
happily reported that the ducklings matured
sized deer. They make their homes near
the river going nowhere in particular. It’s
and flew south with their parents. According
water, in large trees with an open limb
as if they’ve decided to stay and enjoy the
to De Leo, it is unusual to find these birds
structure so that they have a clear view of
pristine beauty of Daufuskie instead of going
this far north but, with the warmer weather,
their surroundings. When the Eagles arrive
further south to Florida - just like many of us
their migration pattern is changing. “I am
in late fall, they return to their existing nests
have.
hopeful and excited about seeing them here
which they immediately begin to spruce up.
again next season,” she added.
Look for the Bald Eagles’ nest in the tree
Another special visitor that spent some time on Daufuskie this year was the Piping Plover. This endangered species (only about 1200 left) was spotted on the Bloody Point beach. Although the Piping Plover nests and breeds on the beaches up north, we are very fortunate that they have decided to spend
to the right of the forward tee box on hole fresh soft material and even carrying twigs
The Ibis rookery located near the
and branches to make
Clubhouse.
it sturdier if it had been damaged
by
storms
while they were gone. Haig
seen by themselves at low tide looking for
Terry Foster cites our
worms.
amazing bird population
of our National Bird is one of the most
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#16. You may see the owners lining it with
time with us in the winter. They are usually
Although no longer endangered, the return
-Judy Barth, contributor
Point
resident
as one of the reasons why she wanted to move
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here. To hear her talk,
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The Artisans of Daufuskie A M A Z I N G TA L E N T S A N D U N E X P E C T E D T R E A S U R E S It would appear that the diversity of talent found on
incredible treasures await you just off the beaten path.
Daufuskie is rooted in the inspiration of a bridgeless island
Among these, you could find:
– a mystical and ancient place, where eagles soar, dolphins play and indigo grows wild.
• Soaps and body lotions touted to make you feel younger and more beautiful or are toxin-free, organic and probiotic; • Photography of nature, landscapes, and human interest; • Oil paintings; pastels; and water-colors that speak of
THEIR TALENTS Although Daufuskie has no sidewalks and no town center with shops and galleries, Daufuskie is alive with artist “hangouts.” There’s a little cottage deep in Daufuskie’s maritime
island life; • Coastal wall sculptures crafted out of sheet steel by a self-taught metal artisan.
forest where you might meet an artist making unique jewelry
• Naturally elegant cutting boards, frames and table tops
and stained fused-glass gifts. There’s an historic Gullah-
with beautiful live edges made from Daufuskie’s oak, cherry,
constructed house situated along a dirt road where you
walnut, pecan and hickory trees.
might encounter a famous, self-taught artisan hammering,
• Custom-designed mirrors, wreaths, trees, lamps, boxes,
cutting, forging and welding handcrafted metal sculptures
ornamental balls and even hanging ornaments made from
under the shade of a moss-draped oak.
sea shells
There’s a back
porch where, if you follow your nose, you will be greeted by soaps inspired by the scents and smells of the island itself.
• Scarves and shawls hand-woven on the artist’s loom and/ or knitted with an island flavor
If you take the time to meander along the sandy side-roads
• A line of fabulous beachy comfort-casual apparel
and talk to the islanders themselves, you will discover that
• Custom iced sugar cookies which are more like art pieces
Left to right
Real Simple Soaps - Freda Mooncotch. Chocolate Moonshine Candy and Fudge.
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WI NTER HAPPENI NG S | HA I G P OIN T than something edible If your side-road meanderings were to lead you to the old two-room school house where Pat Conroy wrote “The Water is Wide,” you would encounter what is perhaps the most unique treasure in all of Daufuskie art collection: custom hand-dyed textiles (scarves, napkins, hand towels, shirts) being made with organic indigo and other natural colors available on Daufuskie. It’s appropriate that the artisans behind Daufuskie Blues, Leanne Coulter and Rhonda Davis, work in the old school house because a visit to their studio includes a real-life, school book lesson about the history of Indigo and about preserving
Revolution – indigo cubes were accepted in
Daufuskie Blues - Leanne Coulter
the historical techniques and skills that
lieu of currency! By 1775, South Carolina
and Rhonda Davis)
can bring out the magic of this amazingly
was exporting in excess of one million
beautiful blue color!
pounds of the crop annually. With the
You would learn that Indigo is an ancient
American Revolution came the end of
purifying effect on the soul – is more than
dye that comes from the green leaves of
bounty and tariff protections and the market
a color, it’s the embodiment of a historical
a leguminous plant.
for indigo disappeared. Today indigo grows
journey.
It is mentioned in
writings dating back to 450 BC, and found
wild along the dirt roads on Daufuskie.
in remnants of blue cloth recovered from
Following the ancient Japanese technique
THEIR INSPIRATION
Egyptian tombs. Indigo’s unique chemical
called Shibori, you would watch as Leanne
When asked how there can be so much
makeup makes it different from all other
and Rhonda lovingly use this manual resist
diverse talent here on the little island of
natural dyes (apart from shellfish purple). It
process to apply the amazing indigo color
Daufuskie, many of the artisans give a similar
is deposited on cloth fibers as microscopic
onto natural fabrics in order to create one-
answer. They give credit to the island itself.
particles rather than forming a chemical
of-a-kind designs. Inside their small studio,
One artist surmized, “The moisture from
bond with the fabric itself. The result is that
you would see the artists pulling, clamping,
the low country marshes continually plays
once dyed, indigo is so colorfast that it can
compressing, wrapping or meticulous
games with sunsets. The richness of the
last for centuries!
stitching as they create their designs. From
sunset colors makes me want to capture the
You would learn that Indigo is deeply rooted
start to finish, a single scarf could take
beauty on canvas.”
in Daufuskie Island history which includes
anywhere from hours to an entire day to
The ever-changing marsh, tides, clouds,
indigo plantations from which blue dye was
make.
oyster beds and wildlife are breathtaking.
exported to England. So valued was the
Indigo – centuries old, symbolic of the
They inspire me to try to re-create that
‘blue gold’ that by the time of the American
sacred and beautiful, revered for its
beauty.
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CO N T I N U E D. . .
Daufuskie Artisans
Every time I take a walk on the beach, I am
their successes, these enigmatic artists
“going to work.”
seem to prefer operating under the radar,
Being an island touched by the Spanish War,
not wanting any part of the demanding life
the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and
associated with being in the spotlight.
industrial wars, Daufuskie has its own kind
One such artist is Paula Nickels, an island
of spirit. The rise-and-fall of international
resident who comes from Chicago where
industries such as the cotton, lumber, and
she headed up a diagnostic shelter for
oyster pack has left its mark on Daufuskie.
abused children. It wasn’t until she moved
It is the only island where its entirety is on
to Daufuskie that she started working
the US National Historic Registry. It is
with shells, and she never dreamed that
one of the few islands without a bridge.
she would become a prominent shell
Its untarnished beauty and Gullah history
artist. She doesn’t have a web site. She
make it an artist’s delight.
doesn’t have a gallery. She avoids social media. She may be better known for being
THEIR BACKGROUNDS
the editor of the Daufuskie Island Front
When you live on Daufuskie, you might be
Porch, a popular on-line magazine, than
surprised to discover that your neighbor
for being a very successful artist whose
is an exceptionally talented artist. Who
custom pieces (mirrors, wreaths, trees,
would expect that a speech pathologist
lamps, boxes, balls etc.) can be found in
from Cincinnati and a corporate event
homes all over the area. When asked about
planner from Memphis would become
how she sees her business, she explained,
creators of hand-dyed soft art?
Who
“Almost everything I use in my shell art can
would suspect that the paintings of a
be found on Daufuskie. … I love bringing
retired dentist would be sought-after by art
something of nature into a home. I enjoy
collectors as far away as the British West
taking my time with each piece. I don’t
Indies? Who would believe that a scientist,
want a business that will rob me of that
with degrees in biology and chemistry
pleasure.”
and a focus on genetics and molecular
Another such artist is Lynell Linke. In her
diagnostics, would become the designer
first life, she was a scientist with degrees
of such beautiful woodwork that she can’t
in biology and chemistry with a focus
keep up with the demand? Regardless of
on oncology, infectious diseases and
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To p t o b o t t o m
Shell Art - Paula Nickels Painting - Sharon Havird
WI NTER HAPPENI NG S | HA I G P OIN T transplant testing. Now she is an wood artist whose work is so popular that she can hardly keep up with the demand.
While Lynell
explains that her appreciation for art comes from her parents who were both artists, she went on to explain that she never really thought about becoming an artist. It was a process that began when she discovered the beauty of the diverse trees on Daufuskie. “As hardwoods became available after storms, I wanted to create something unique and beautiful rather than having them burned up,”
Clockwise from top
she added. That something unique turned out to be cutting boards, frames and even
Wood used by Lynell Linke. Glass House - Melanie Larson
table tops which show off the beautiful live
Painting - John Thompson. Daufuskie Peach Soap & Body - Jan Crosby
edges of the trees themselves. She explains, “the Community Farm has a mill where I can turn logs into customized lumber. After they dry, I cut them to size and plane them to expose their beautiful grain.” What emerges is a piece of debris transformed into a piece of art. THEIR LIFESTYLE Maybe it’s the distinctive allure of living on an island with no bridge that results in Daufuskie being home to many independant and talented artists. As one artisan put it, “Waking up on this unique island called Daufuskie – with its smells, its sounds, its pristine beauty - is definitely inspirational.” Maybe Daufuskie really is a mystical place for the creative spirit.
-Judy Barth, contributor
Watch for the Gateway to Daufuskie Exhibit which will open at Buckingham Landing, 35 Fording Island Road Ext, Hilton Head, 29926, early 2018.
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Daufuskie Artisans D I R ECTO RY
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Daufuskie Hardwood Boards Lynell Linke Cutting boards, frames, and table tops 858.736.4438
Glass House Melanie Larson Stained glass jewelry and ornaments facebook.com/daufuskieislandglasshouse
Daufuskie Peach Soap and Body Jan Crosby Hand-crafted bath and body products daufuskiepeach.com
Holger Opderbeck Calendars featuring photographs of Daufuskie John Thompson Oil paintings and prints
Daufuskie Blues Rhonda Davis & Leanne Coulter Hand dyed indigo scarves facebook.com/daufuskieblues 843.686.4191
Real Simple Soaps Freda Mooncotch Organic, probiotic goat & kefir soaps and lotions realsimplesoaps.com
Paula Nickels Shell art
Monica Ferguson Shell art, photography
Sharon Havird Painting, beach apparel
Felicia Bustle Handcrafted coastal inspired jewelry
Sara Deitch Scarves, weaving and knitting 843.341.5705
Chocolate Moonshine Co. “Illegally good� artisan confections chocolatemoonshine.com
31 Gifts Brandy Black Personalized bags and totes
Dr. Bill Greenwood Oil paintings
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MEMBER INTERVIEW
“How I Got Here”
Periodically, we choose a Haig Point member to share their story of how they got to Daufuskie Island
A MOTHER’S DREAM After her father passed, Freda Mooncotch’s mother kept insisting that she and Freda should escape from the long cold winters of Chicago. As an avid watcher of HGTV, she would talk about exploring some of the places where the episodes had been filmed. Finally they decided to visit St. Petersburg, Florida. However, before they could actually make their plane reservations, it happened. They saw another episode and this time it took place on Hilton Head Island. A few weeks later, they stepped off the plane into a warm,
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Freda Mooncotch has been a member since August 2017. Personal photograph from Ms. Mooncotch.
wonderful new world and it wasn’t St. Pete’s. With the spontaneity of excited teenagers, Freda and her mother decided they would come back and look for a house to rent in Hilton Head. That was in February, 2017. Was it serendipity that, when they returned to Chicago from their vacation, they saw another HGTV episode featuring Melissa and Opie on Daufuskie? In March, they returned to Hilton Head with the goal of seeing the place where that episode had been filmed. As Freda explained, “I thought Haig Point was one big island
and Daufuskie was another island and I was bound and determined to see both.” What a relief it must have been to learn that the Haig Point which captured her heart was a part of the Daufuskie she was holding out to see. Neither she nor her mother needed to look any longer.
FREDA’S REALITY Freda described her first impression of Haig Point like this: “It was like the
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CO N T I N U E D. . . was exactly what I was looking for. I showed my mom. I made an offer sight unseen and closed at the end of August,” Freda finished with a sigh of satisfaction.
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Ms. Mooncotch with her son. Personal photo of Freda Mooncotch.
Garden of Eden on earth - a slice of heaven - no pollution in the air, tranquil, peaceful, surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauty.” This time, when they returned to Chicago, they began to move ahead with their plans to rent – not on Hilton Head but on Daufuskie. But, something unexpected happened. “By some miracle, one of Haig Point’s Plantation Homes became available and it
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During the time that Freda has been living here full time, she has been involved in marketing her organic bath products and, as a past time, continues to endure the self-mandated training required to eventually compete in Pole Sports which will soon become part of the Olympic Games.
residents as well as the employees. You can be as involved as you want to be. There is always something to do or see that is somehow special. I have to pinch myself often to realize that this is my life.”
Sharing a closing thought, she added, “This is a double dream come true: for me, the perfect place to live; and for my mother, a place for us to spend time together away from the cold Chicago winters. I feel so blessed and am so thankful to be here. I’ve dreamt about a place like this my whole life. I’ve searched high and low for it. It only took 45 years and an HGTV episode to When asked what she thinks about find it!” Haig Point now that she has lived here for a while, she responded, “I love -Judy Barth, contributor the small tight-knit community of
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Golf
HAPPENINGS Golf Shop Hours of Operation for Winter: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday Practice Facility Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 am – Dusk. Closes at 5:00 pm on Sundays
MEN’S 4-BALL MATCH PLAY RESULTS Congratulations to Haig Point Members Mike Clemons and Adam Hersch, as they were victorious in the Calibogue Division Match. The champions won the match one up in an extra hole over the Runner Up team of Tony Cucco and Larry Pell. In the Haig Division, Members John Taylor and David Brignati were victorious in their match against Runner-Ups Tom Beaver and Tim Foley.
JANUARY EVENTS 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE Saturday, January 6 Tee Time: 10:00 am Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $40 two-person team ($20 per member) Men’s & Ladies Division Tees: Men: Calibogue Member (Green) Tees & Haig Member (Green) Tees Ladies: Haig Member (Gold) Tees
Men’s 4-Ball Match Play Winners: Mike Clemons and Adam Hersch
MEN’S GUEST DAY Tuesday, January 23 Tee Time: 10:00 am Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $20 Cash per player 2 Best Balls of the Foursome. Bring 1 or 3 Guests VIP Guest rate of $75 for Members who bring a Guest(s) for the event. Lunch available for purchase following play
COUPLES 9-HOLE DIVOTS & DRINKS Friday, January 19 Tee Time: 2:30 pm Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $10 per couple 4-Player Step-A-Side Scramble (Sign up as a couple, golf shop to pair) Cocktails & Scoring at Calibogue Club following play for Happy Hour Course: Osprey Haig tees
MERCHANDISE SPOT LIGHT Be sure to 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.
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Golf
CO N T I N U E D. . .
SATURDAY LADIES GAMES Tee times starting at 9:40 am Sign-up individually
2018 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The 2018 Tournament Schedule is now available to Haig Point Members. Please visit the Haig Point website and click on GOLF then select TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE.
CLINICS AND INSTRUCTION MEN’S AND LADIES WEEKLY GOLF CLINICS TUESDAY MEN’S DAY $20 Cash entry fee | Sign-up individually | Golf Staff makes the pairings. Entry includes team game and individual skins game 9:00 am Shotgun
Looking to improve your game and meet some other Members in a fun, non-intimidating setting? The Golf Professional Staff hosts weekly Men’s and Ladies Golf Clinics. The fee for each clinic is $30 and includes a complimentary cocktail following instruction
WEDNESDAY LADIES’ DAY
Men’s Golf Clinic: Ladies Golf Clinic:
18 Holers: Tee Times begin at 10:30 am 9 Holers: Shotgun start starting at 11:00 am 4 Holers: Tee Times beginning at 11:30 am
INDIVIDUAL 45-MINUTE LESSONS
SATURDAY MEN’S GAME
Craig Morton, PGA Director of Golf $85 Series of 5 Lessons for $340
$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. Tee times begin at 9:00 am every Saturday.
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Every Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 pm Every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 pm
Jay Roux, PGA Assistant Golf Professional $75 Series of 5 Lessons for $300 Fred Denton, Assistant Golf Professional $65 Series of 5 Lessons for $260
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Golf
UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS
Tee It Forward Tournament February 3
Ladies’ Invitational September 28 - 29
Couples Divots and Drinks February 9, March 2, March 23, April 6, April 20, May 11, June 8, August 24, September 14, October 26, November 9, December 14, December 28
Ladies’ Charity Event October 14 Mixed Invitational Member-Guest October 18 - 20
Husband and Wife Championship February 24 - 25
Club Championships October 27 - 28
3 Club Challenge March 3
Couples 18 Hole Event March 11, May 13, September 2, November 3 Memorial Cup March 16 - 17 18 Couples Masters Event April 8 Men’s Invitational April 26 - 28
Patriot Day October 29 Haig Point Pro-Am November 5 -7 Golf Shop Holiday Sale November 24 Men’s Member-Member Match Play November 30 - December 2 Ladies Scramble & Luncheon December 12
Red, White, Blue Scramble July 4 Haig Point Ryder Cup September 21 - 23
CRAIG MORTON, PGA Director of Golf
cmorton@haigpoint.com
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Tennis WILSON DEMO PROGRAM Beginning in January, the Haig Point Tennis Center will expand the Wilson demo program to include several new models. The Ultra and Triad models will have new features and updates. When trying new demos there are a couple of areas you want to notice.
grip, the distance between the base of your thumb and the tip of your middle finger, should be the width of your forefinger. But within those parameters you do have a little wiggle room. A larger grip will give you more control (remember when you learned to write, you had those really fat pencils?) By contrast, a smaller grip will allow you to use your wrist more, giving you more power but could lead to elbow problems
Head Size – All racquets will come in different head sizes, from 95 to over 115 square inches. The larger the size, the more power and comfort. A smaller head size will be more maneuverable resulting in increased control. Flex – This is the amount a racquet will bend on contact. Generally, stiffer racquets are usually more powerful. What a racquet frame is made of and its thickness determine how stiff (or inflexible) the frame may be. Grip Size – While most racquets sold are 4 3/8 grips, the size needed will vary from player to player. The correct way to determine the proper size for you is simple. Hold the racquet in your forehand
THE REINDEER ROUND ROBIN On a chilly December morning, The Tennis Center held its annual fund-raising tennis event for the Deep Well Project. The members braved the cold to have a little holiday cheer and raise money for the Hilton Head Island based charity. The best part is not only did the participants raise money for the cause, but they also slaved over a hot stove and created marvelous treats for a cookie exchange after the event. Even those who could not play got in the sprit with donations to the project. Thanks to all who played, cooked, and donated.
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NEW YEAR’S DAY ROUND ROBIN
LUCK OF THE IRISH ROUND ROBIN
Monday, January 1 10:00 - 12:00 It’s always fun to start the New Year on a good foot and the first social event of the year does that. The New Year’s Day Round Robin will be held at 10:00, instead of the Daufuskie Doubles Clinic. This fun, free event will get the year off to a great start.
Friday, March 16 2:00 -4:00 As a part of the Spring Member Weekend, the Tennis Center will hold the Luck of the Irish Round Robin on Friday, March 16. After the tennis, the chef will prepare fantastic Irish specialties. Registration is on the Tennis Center page on the club’s website.
MARDI GRAS ROUND ROBIN Friday, February 16 10:00 - 12:00 The feeling will be “laissez les bon temps roulez” when the Mardi Gras Round Robin is held on February 16 from 10:00 – 12:00. Following the tennis action, a lunch worthy of the Crescent City will be served under the oak tree canopy next to the courts. Registration is on the Tennis Center page on the club’s website.
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COURT MAINTENANCE USTA SPRING SEASON The spring league season will get underway in January. As in the past, Haig Point will offer teams for all skill levels and ages. If you would like to join in the fun, contact the tennis center as soon as possible.
During the month of January, the courts will be undergoing their annual topdressing and taping. This process will add two tons of material to each court. New lines and nets will also be added. Please observe the “Court Closed” signs to ensure the best tennis playing experience.
Your Advantage Haig Point’s Tennis Newsletter
Want to keep in touch with everything going on at the Tennis and
receive our weekly newsletter, Your Advantage. Contact Ron Gwyn
Fitness Center? With all of our special events, USTA teams, and
at rgwyn@haigpoint.com to have your email address added to our
programs, the Tennis and Fitness Center is one of the busiest
distribution list.
spots at Haig Point. The best way to stay on top of everything is to
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Tennis
CO N T I N U E D. . .
TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE
UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS
MONDAY Advanced Drills 10:00 am - 12:00 am
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
Daufuskie Island Adult Championship April 6-8 Hilton Head Humane Association Benefit June 15 US Open Round Robin August 31
SATURDAY Weekly Round Robin
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cheeseburger in Paradise Round Robin October 17 Haig Point Club Championship November 1-4
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 and Fitness Center offers a great Back to Basics Program designed for the returning or new tennis players. Contact Ron Gwyn at 843.341.8114 for more details.
RON GWYN Director of Tennis
rgwyn@haigpoint.com
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Equestrian A M E S S AG E F RO M T H E D I R ECTO R
It was a full and productive year in 2017 at the Equestrian Center. We saw the addition of three new horses, hosted two schooling shows, executed a safe and successful evacuation, completed our Community Center, and added to our ever-growing lesson program. We embark on this new season in anticipation of exciting new programs, clinics, facility expansion, and horses! If you have not participated in one of our lessons or trail rides, please sign up for a private or group lesson or join us for Ride N’ Wine every other Tuesday evening.
If you are considering making horseback riding a part of your lifestyle here on the island, we encourage you to sign up for that first lesson! We have horses for all levels of riders and we would not want anyone to miss out on this unique amenity here at Haig Point. For pricing and reservations, please email rallen@haigpoint.com or call the Equestrian Center at 843-341-8191.
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Equestrian CO N T I N U E D. . .
AN ISLAND HORSE If you have had the pleasure of spending time at the barn, you
smart and quirky. With the functional use of only one eye, a slight
know that each horse has its own unique personality and quirks
build, and not much lesson experience, I did not even want to
that make him or her individuals. I would like to profile one
ride him. He was supposedly easily spooked, difficult to work,
of our Haig Point horses that continues to surprise us at every
and intimidating. But since I was there, I hopped on. I was
turn. “Rio” formally known as “Chester” is a Lowcountry-bred,
immediately hooked. This horse not only had the movement
registered Marsh Tacky whose lineage dates back to Daufuskie
of an imported European Warmblood but the intelligence of an
Island itself. It was not my intention to bring a Marsh Tacky into
Arabian. He was a quick learner, smooth, and needed a good
our lesson program, but in an effort to secure an additional
home. Did I mention he was economical?
instructional horse, I happened upon this gelding that was both
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UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS Two-Day Clinic with Michelle Donlick January 27 - 28 Two-Day Clinic with Jacqueline Howell February 24 -25 So now he finds himself on Daufuskie and we take things slowly. We changed his name to Rio to represent the rivers surrounding Daufuskie and to pay respects to the Spanish heritage of all Marsh Tackies. To our surprise, he is levelheaded not spooky, gentle not “Rio” is a
intimidating, and athletic
Lowcountry-bred,
versus difficult to ride.
registered
He immediately stole the heart of many of
Marsh Tacky whose
our riders and continues
lineage dates back to
to showcase his many
Daufuskie Island itself.
talents. One of these talents is jumping. Rio loves to jump!
With
prior foxhunting experience, he has been exposed to many obstacles but has shown us that tall fences are not beyond his reach. He is working wonderfully as a guide horse on beach rides and trail rides. Back now on his island of ancestry, I am sure he will continue to surprise us with his talents and help us build skilled and knowledgeable riders. Please come and visit our very own island horse!
Ride ‘N Wine Mar. 6, Mar. 20, Apr.3, Apr. 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Dec. 18
Kids’ Camp March 27 - 30, June 26 - 28, July 2-5, July 10 - 13,July 17 - 20, July 24 - 27, July 31 - August 3, November 19 - 21, November 27 - 29, December 19 - 21
Derby Extravaganza May 5 Spring Schooling Show & Lunch May 19 Fall Schooling Show October 13 Fall Pig Roast November 24 Deck the Stalls December 3 - 20
RACHEL ALLEN, Equestrian Director
rallen@haigpoint.com
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Winter
FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS
Tuesd a y, J a n . 2 BIRTHDAY CLUB
Fri day, J an. 5 HAPPY HOUR
At the Mansion
At the Calibogue Club Enjoy a night of delicious a la carte cuisine with an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.
Come celebrate your neighbors’ birthdays with a hot buffet full of Haig Point favorites and birthday cake. From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Price: $14.95++ Adult January birthdays are complimentary
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, J an. 7 FRIED CHICKEN SUNDAYS Every Sunday until February Order 12-3 pm. Pick up in Grill Room until 4 pm. Pick up in the Mansion 4:30 - 6 pm. 6, 12 or 20 pieces available to order as well as side dishes.
Wed n e s d a y, J a n . 1 0 FAMILY DINING:
Fri day, J an. 12 HAPPY HOUR
Thursday, J an. 18 PRIME RIB NIGHT
At the Calibogue Club
At the Calibogue Club Enjoy a night of delicious a la carte cuisine with an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.
At the Calibogue Club Come join us for one of our most popular nights of the month. Regular dining menu will be available.
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PIZZA & PASTA EXTRAVAGANZA
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $20.95++ Adult $13.95++ Child
Price: $24.95++ Adult
Fr i d a y, J a n . 1 9 HAPPY HOUR
We dne sday, J an. 24 FAMILY DINING:
At the Calibogue Club Enjoy a night of delicious a la carte cuisine with an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.
HOME COOKIN’
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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At the Calibogue Club From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $16.95++ Adult $13.95++ Child
Reservations are required for all dining events. Sign up via the Haig Point App, haigpoint.com or by calling 843.341.8150
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Upcoming Special Events F E B RU A RY A N D M A RC H
Check the member website at haigpoint .com for a complete list of events.
February
March
2 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)
2 - Happy Hour 6 pm – 9 pm (Calibogue Club)
4 - Super Bowl Chili Cook-off Deck Party 6: 30 pm (Beach Club)
6 - Birthday Club 6 pm (Mansion)
5 - Ladies’ Out to Lunch Bunch 9:30 am 6 - Birthday Club 6 pm (Mansion) 7 - Family Dining: Caribbean 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 9 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 14 - Valentines Jazz Night 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 16 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 17 - Winter Olympics “Korean Style” 9 am (Community Park)
7 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 9 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 15 - Cocktails at the Fountain 16 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 6 pm (Calibogue Club) 21 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 22 - Ladies’ Out to Lunch Bunch: Savannah Tour of Homes 23 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)
20 - Cooking with Chef 4 pm (Calibogue Club)
29 - Prime Rib Dinner 5 pm (Calibogue Club)
22 - Prime Rib Dinner 5 pm (Calibogue Club)
30 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)
23 - Happy Hour 6 pm (Calibogue Club)
31 - Easter Activities & Parade 11 am (Tabby Lawn)
24 - Wine & Dine 6:30 pm (Clubhouse) 28 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club)
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Food & Beverage Spotlight
A S F E A T U R E D I N
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WI NTER HAPPENI NG S | HA I G P OIN T Real Estate Marketing Update By Adam Martin
Winter
M A R K ET I N G U P D AT E
By The Numbers… Year Over Year Comparison DIS COVE RY VIS IT S
PROPERTY TOURS
HOME & LOT SA LES
2017
2017
2017
114
72
33
2016
2016
2016
58
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We closed out 2017 by receiving an
more Showcase Homes in The Sanctuary
can meet our new team members.
important accolade from Golfweek.
are under construction and scheduled for
Finally, we hope that you’ll continue to
They recognized Haig Point’s Signature
completion in early 2018. Furthermore,
refer Haig Point to your family and friends.
Course as one of the Top 100 in the USA. It
Osprey Construction will finish the 3,500
Our PERX referral program awarded over
is the first time we landed on this coveted
sq ft custom home located at 32 Mongin
$6000 in 2017 to Haig Point members.
list in decades. In addition, we were
Run before Spring 2018 with high-end
Your referral is the greatest compliment
featured in 48 different outlets across the
furnishings. Please take the time to tour
you can give. Visit the “Member Referral
country in 2017. The coverage included
these beautiful homes and share the
Program” page on the website under MY
major newspapers, luxury magazines, and
excitement with your friends.
CLUB to learn more.
top television outlets. Readers learned
Looking ahead to 2018, we are eager to
about Haig Point in the Wall Street Journal,
begin a new journey with our own real
Globe and Mail, CondeNast, Modern
estate company, a dedicated broker-
Luxury, and many more. You can see all
in-charge, and a team of onsite agents.
the articles at haigpoint.com/press-room
Premier Properties by Haig Point will
Another new construction home located
launch soon with a new website at
at 55 Forest Lake sold in December 2017.
premierproperties.haigpoint.com.
This marks the second Showcase Home
sure to watch for emails announcing the
to be sold in the past three months. Two
grand opening of our new offices so you
Be
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