Around the Clubhouse
March 2022
In this Issue… Welcome New Members………………………………………….............3 Man on the Street….……………………..……………………….……….…..3 President’s Message………………………………………………………..…..4
A Tour of Rhone Valley……………………………………………………..….5 Golf Report…………………………………………………………………….…...6 Valentine’s Day Dinner Photos……………………………………….…….7 Men’s Golf…………………………………………………………………….…..…8 Bingo Night………………..………………..……………………………….……..9 Ladies Golf…………………………….…………………………………….………10 Easter Brunch…………..………………………………………………….………11 18 Holers..................................................................................12 St. Patrick’s Day Music Games..…………………...…………….…….….13 9 Holers...................……………………………………..........................14 March Game Days…………………………………………………………..…..16 Racquets Up!……………………………………………………………………….17 Meet the Staff……………………………………………………..................18 Asian Night Photos………………………………………………………………18 Rat Pack is Back……………………………………………………………………19 Member Fun Quiz……………………………………………….……………….20 Seeking New Ambassadors…………………………………………..….....21 Monthly Member Social…………………………………………………..….22 Schedule of Events…………………………………………………………......23
Welcome New Members Charles and Phyllis Wibby – Resident Family Golf Randy and Holli Roberts – Non-Resident Single Golf (Mr.) David and Kathleen Limauro – Resident Family Golf J. Alex MacMoran and Sarah Fanjul – Resident Family Golf Robert and Leslie North – Non-Resident Family Golf
Ralph Mobley and Doreen Minow – Resident Single Golf (Mr.) Michael & Lorraine Devens – Non-Resident Family Sports (Golf & Tennis) Thomas & Eileen Hughes – Non-Resident Single Sports (Mr) Social (Mrs)
Man on the Street – Jerry Bailey Gadget you can’t live without. Shortwave radio Five minutes of perfect happiness? Watching the Masters Golf Tournament by myself What is your favorite part about the club? Golf/Social Membership When did you move to Hilton Head? March 2019 from Falmouth, Massachusetts In a box of crayons, what color are you? Red Favorite spot in America? Hilton Head Title of your autobiography? The Wander (I like to travel) Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla Favorite drink? IPA beer Name a movie you have watched multiple times and are still entertained by. The Great Escape
President’s Message By Jon Wormley
The Golf & Racquet Club continues to attract new members, which is wonderful. To those who have recently joined our Club, “Welcome.” We look forward to your participation whether it is golf, tennis, pickle ball, or the various other activities like Bridge or Mah Jongg. Our social events are first class and a great way to meet other members and make new friends. Our Ambassador program for new members is in its 5th year, and to-date it has been a great success. To our existing members, I now make a special request. We need your support by becoming Ambassadors to our new members. This request is especially directed to those of you who have been on the receiving end of our program. Please contact Nefeli Keebaugh at 703623-7617 or by email at Nefeli.Keebaugh@gmail.com. Participation by our members is critical to the success of this program. Help keep our Port Royal Club growing and successful. As we move into March, our golfing groups kick off the beginning of their various annual tournaments. The Ladies 18 Hole group have their Member/Member Match Play, the men have their Two Man Stroke Play, and the Ladies 9 Hole group have their Ringer tournament in March. Support these groups with your participation and have fun. On the social front, our social committee is looking forward to this year’s 1st Monthly Member Social on March 3rd followed by Bingo night on March 15th. These social events are for all members and surprise me with a large turn-out, by making reservations now. As always, be safe.
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Golf Report By Bill Hazel
Despite some iffy weather in February, the golfing year has gotten off to a good start with strong participation in both women’s and men’s group events. As spring approaches, the maintenance team has been busy preparing the courses in anticipation of increased play. In March, club members are going to assist the maintenance team with a project to address the out-of-bounds markers. On two scheduled days in March, a group of members - led by Ernie Marsico - will be repairing, replacing, and adding white stakes on both Barony and Robber’s Row. As you know, a penalty for a shot going out-of-bounds is more punitive than for a shot going into a hazard (usually marked by a red or yellow stake). People from time to time will play an out of bounds shot as a hazard, which is OK if that is what your group decides to allow, but not OK for tournaments or for posting scores. Without trying to sound like a USGA rule book, here are some reminders why you should avoid white stakes: • The long-standing rule has been that if your ball goes out of bounds, you need to take a one stroke penalty and hit from the same spot as the previous shot (“stroke and distance” penalty). • If you are not sure if the shot went OB, you can declare a “provisional” and hit again. If the first shot is in bounds, you would then pick up the provisional. If not, you would play the provisional shot thereby incurring the stroke and distance penalty. • More recently, a rule was added (to speed up play) where instead of hitting again, you can choose to place the ball in the fairway nearest where the ball appeared to go OB and take a twostroke penalty. You don’t have this option if you have hit a provisional shot. • It is considered OB if a ball clears a hazard and goes off the course. An example of that would be if someone (like me) hits the second shot from Barony #12 and it slices over the lagoon and lands on a neighbor’s property. • If your ball is in bounds but the white stake is interfering with your next shot, you can’t move the stake (you can move a red stake) or take free relief. Additionally, you do not get free relief from a fence marking the edge of the golf course (like Barony #7 and #8). In either case, the most likely remedy would be to drop it two club lengths from where it lies (no closer to the hole) with a one stroke penalty. Hopefully we can all admire the upgraded white stakes from afar – preferably the fairway.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Photos
Men’s Golf
By Nigel Jones The number of members playing during the sanctioned group play is encouragingly high, and hopefully this will continue as the cooler weather is behind us. The high participation does, however, put a little pressure on us all to ensure that we play “ready golf”, and we need to strive to play our rounds in 4hours to 4 hours 15 mins (for 4 balls). Here are some things that we can all consider to ensure an ongoing enjoyment for all members: Pace of Play Considerations: (while being courteous to your playing partners) • • • •
Ask yourself the question – “do I need to take 2-3 practice swings before each shot?”. Take your yardage and choose your club, while other members of your group are playing their shot Line up your putt, while others are playing their shots After the hole is completed, move on immediately to the next tee box and then mark your scorecard, and clean your clubs.
· 1 minute saved per hole, per group, will reduce the time per round by more than 15 minutes February Super Men’s Day was enjoyed by 38 members. Congratulations to the winning team of John Beeder, Rick Keebaugh, Dave Donnelly and Wes Warren with a score of 92, after a scorecard playoff. The first Major of the year will take place in March. The 2-man Stroke-play Championship will be held on Tuesday 8 March, and Friday 11 March. We will, as usual, be running a championship flight, member tee flights and black tee flight (provided we have enough teams sign up). So, find a partner and sign up. If you do not have a partner, let the Sports Shop know, and they will arrange to pair you up. Finally, we are looking for members to help repair and replace Out of Bounds Markers. An extensive survey of the markers have been undertaken thanks to Dennis Darling. On March 1 (after the Member Tee play ca. 2:30pm) and on March 11, after the end of 2-man stroke-play (around 2:00pm) we will set out to complete this task. Jay has agreed to help encourage participation, by providing some beverages!! Upcoming Events: • Out of Bounds Markers – Tuesday 1 March and Friday 11 March – meet at clubhouse at 2:30pm • 2 Man Stroke-play Championship – Tuesday 8 March and Friday 11 March • (Rain Dates: Monday 14 March and Wednesday 16 March) • Super Men’s Day – Wednesday 6 April February Super Men's Day Winners : Rick Keebaugh, Dave Donnelly, John Beeder and Wes Warren (absent)
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Ladies Golf
By Tammie Blank NEW EVENT Heritage Ladies Club Championship Oct. 3 & Oct. 5 The "Heritage Ladies Club Championship" will be a 36-hole individual Stroke Play event. Gross and Net places will be awarded based on participation. This tournament is open to any female golf member at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. The event has room for everyone to participate. There are competition categories for all levels of play. *Players must have a USGA Handicap.
This event is an addition to all other competitions and does not replace any Ladies 18-hole (PRLGA) or Ladies 9-hole event.
18 Holers
By Carol Duffin March has arrived and with it so much to enjoy. Did it come in like a Leo (lion) and will it go out like an Aries (lamb)? We can look forward to Daylight savings time and more available hours on the links, St. Patricks' day and the wearing of the green, the Spring Equinox on March 20 and nicer temperatures; but behold, for those of you with allergies, the pollen season is in full swing. March 2 at 3pm is also the Lady 18's Short Game Challenge that includes an invite to those of our "sisters" in the 9 Holers who wish to participate. It's a fun event that challenges your short game prowess (putting, hitting out of traps, hitting over traps, approach shots to the green of 50 and 80 yards, chipping from the fringe to the pin). Did you know that the short game (from 100 yards in) is equal to just under 70% of golf shots? Improving this part of your game is probably the fastest way of improving your golf scores. March 15 & March 22 are the dates of our Member/Member tournament. It's time to find your partner so you will be ready for signups. March 31 is our away day trip to Bacon Park in Savannah. If you have not signed up and wish to, contact Heather Stevens. Additional information to participants will be forthcoming in emails. Remember to Spring Forward and continue Having Fun with Friends.
9 Holers
By Judi Chmielowiec Cherie Bailey, our February Director of the Month, reminds us that February is “Go Red” for American Heart Association awareness, as well as the month of love! Cherie had us wearing red to all of our games, handed out Valentine treats in our golf carts and organized a huge surprise at our Tee Time Dinner at the Clubhouse. Cherie secretly planned a surprise Engagement Party for our dear members, Nene Shope and Julie DeLaurence and their respective fiancés, John Dreyer and Ed Logue. We are so happy for both couples and wish them all the best. Our members generously gifted each couple with a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant. It was a very memorable evening. Congratulations to our sweet couples! And thank you, Cherie, for organizing all of our games for February as well as this great surprise party!!
Back to our fun golf results…………… January 13 - Our winners for the day: Nancy Simpson, Net 34; Sue Walker, Net 37; JoAnn Gibbs, Net 38; and Julie DeLaurence and Nefeli Keebaugh, tied for a Net 39. January 20 - Low Putt Winners: Mary Lou Murphy, First Place with 15 putts; Nancy Simpson, Second Place with 17 putts and Kathy McGown and Sally Ann Wormley, Third Place with 17 putts. Sally Ann had 0 putts for a Chip In on #5. Some very close competition - Congratulations Ladies! Continued on next page…
January 27 - Whaaaat? It was so cold for our Scramble Match, but these eight brave souls came out to play and the wining team was Joan Hazel, Sally Ann Wormley, Kathy McGown and Mary Ann Shallcross with a Net Score of 43. A close second was the team of Mary Lou Murphy, Barbara Scotti, Sue Walker and Stephanie Beeder with a Net Score of 46. I would say that both teams deserve the honor for showing up - congratulations ladies for your skill and determination to play!! Some of us cold weather wimps did, however, show up for lunch to congratulate the Scramble winners! It has always been a tradition to gather for lunch after our golf games. But, with our busy schedules and outside interests other than golf, we have missed this gathering for awhile. However, we made the extra effort to get together and had a group of about 15 for lunch. We had a great time getting to meet and know the newer members, as well as catching up with each other. We now meet on the last Thursday of the month for lunch, and I would say it was quite the success!
February 3 - Throw Out Worst Hole, “While Wearing Red” Day! Everyone supported AHA month, as well as the month of love by wearing red!! Great looking group of Nine Hole Ladies sporting their red outfits! Our winners for the day with a First Place Tie were Nefeli Keebaugh and Joan Hazel with a Net 23; Second Place Winner was Karen Simpson with a Net 25 and Third Place Winners with a Net 26 among five ladies. Did I mention that we had 22 ladies playing today? Love the enthusiasm and close scores - congrats!
February 10 - Individual Stroke Play - We had some very competitive scores. First Place honors goes to………JoAnn Gibbs with a Net 33; Second Place Tie Winners are Joan Hazel and Kathy McGown with a Net Score of 34 and Third Place Winner was Judi Chmielowiec with a Net Score of 35. It was a beautiful day to play golf! Join the Nine Holers! We walk or ride, play 9 or 18 and always encourage fun but competitive golf! See you on the course!
First Wednesday Mah Jongg will take place on March 2nd. Please meet us for lunch at 12pm in the member’s dining room. First Wednesday is open to any club member who knows how to play or would like to learn. If you wish to participate, please email Linda Stauffer at LBStauffer@gmail.com to reserve your spot. First Friday Luncheon and Bridge will take place on March 4th at 11:15 AM. Contact Rob at RCiapanna@heritagegolfgroup.com to play.
Racquets Up!
By Jan Schuppert PRRC Calendar of Upcoming Social Events Mark Your Calendar March 17: St. Patrick’s Day afternoon social play (tennis and pickleball) organized and led by our own Dale Brown who guarantees a good time. Play begins at 3:00 and continues until we choose to stop, probably about 4:30, when we will enjoy some refreshments courtside. We will provide beverages and paper products and ask that participants provide something yummy to share with the group. Since we have limited seating, you may want to bring a bag chair. Watch for the sign-up sheet in the Sports Shop. April 1: NO FOOLING – Potluck dinner at the Beach House. We will provide pulled pork for the group, and you should bring a side dish to share and your beverage of choice. We will gather at 6:00, break bread together, and enjoy each other’s company. Please plan to join the fun. Don’t forget – regular Sunday afternoon mixed doubles from 2:00 to 4:00. Find your partner and join in.
Meet the Staff: Patty O’Sullivan Patty has been with Heritage Golf working in the Reservations Department since September 2017. Many of you have probably heard her voice when making a tee time! She is always so helpful. She is originally from Connecticut and moved down to Hilton Head in August 2017. In Connecticut, Patty ran a small family jewelry store called O’Sullivan Jewelers (for 30 years!) She says that she loves living on Hilton Head Island with my black lab Brady!
Asian Night Photos
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Member Fun Quiz Here’s something for all the racquet players.
This CLUB, founded in the 19th century, is still the most prestigious in the world. What is its full name and where is it located? The first two people to email me at joan.buratti@icloud.com with the correct answer will win two glasses of wine at Robber’s Row Grille. Good luck! Answer to Last Month’s quiz: The huge live oak is on number 11 Barony. The winners are: 1. Cherie Bailey 2. Bud Henry Thanks to all those that participated.
Seeking New Ambassadors The Port Royal Club Board is SEEKING NEW AMBASSADORS!!!! Come join in the fun of meeting new members…. One of the continuing and wonderful traditions of Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club is the tradition of having club ambassadors. Ambassadors shepherd new members through the club on-boarding process; primarily getting to know the club and taking advantage of all the club has to offer from sports to social events and more. It is an easy and fun job! You will get to meet some wonderful new people and many great friendships will develop as part of this role. Good news is… membership is exploding! Bad news is… we need more ambassadors! If you are willing to volunteer as an ambassador, please send an email to: Nefeli.Keebaugh@gmail.com. Please include your name, email, cell and if one or both spouses are golf and/or racquet enthusiasts. If you have questions about the role of this program, please call Nefeli at 703-623-7617.
Looking forward to hearing from you, PRGRC Board Membership Committee
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March MEN’S GOLF 8 Tue 2 Man Stroke Play Tournament Day 1 11 Fri 2 Man Stroke Play Tournament Day 2 LADIES GOLF 15 Tue 18 Hole Member/Member Match Play 17 Thu 9 Hole Ringer Tournament Day 1 22 Tue 18 Hole Member/Member Match Play
RACQUET EVENTS 17 Thu St. Patrick’s Day Music Games SOCIAL 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 10 Thu 15 Tue
Mah Jongg Monthly Member Social Bridge Luncheon Rhone Wine Dinner Bingo Night
April MEN’S GOLF 6 Wed Super Men’s Day 18 Mon Individual Match Play Tournament Day 1 22 Fri Individual Match Play Tournament Day 2 27 Wed Individual Match Play Tournament Day 3 LADIES GOLF 7 Thu 9 Hole Ringer Tournament Day 2 12 Tue 18 Hole Ringer Tournament Day 1 26 Tue 18 Hole Ringer Tournament Day 2
MIXED GOLF 14 Thu Net, Nine and Dine RACQUET EVENTS 14 Thu Net, Nine and Dine SOCIAL 1 Fri 6 Wed 7 Fri 14 Thu 23 Sat
Bridge Luncheon Mah Jongg Monthly Member Social Net, Nine and Dine Rat Pack is Back
