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MANAGER'SMESSAGE
Can you believe summer is almost here? As the days get longer and the temperatures get hotter, that can mean only one thing on our golf courses It’s aerification time!
AgreatbigTHANKStoallourgolfcoursemaintenanceteammembersfordoingsuchagreat jobmanagingourgolfcoursesandclubgroundsthroughouttheyear.Inaddition,allourclubs ontheislandhavesomeprettycoolcapitalprojectsunderwayorabouttotakeplace.Please checkwithyoursupervisorstoaskwhatthoseprojectsentailatyourclubsoyoucanshare withmembers,guestsandfellowstaff.Thesecapitalprojectsvaryinsizeandscope,butallare beingimplementedtoenhancetheoverallexperienceforourmembers,guestsandstaff.
Also,withthelongerdays,thatgivesHeritageemployeesanopportunitytoplaymoregolf, tennisorpickleball(whenavailable)atallourHeritageclubsonandofftheisland.Pleaserefer toourEmployeePrivilegesinfosheetwhenplayingontheislandoryoucancheckwitha supervisoratyourhomeclubformoredetailswhenyou’retraveling.TheHeritageGolfGroup hasatotal37clubswithinitsportfolioandcounting.Iencourageyoutoreviewourcorporate websiteatwww.heritagegolfgroup.comtoseewhereoursisterclubsarelocated.
Sincesummerisnotasbusyasspringorfall,thistimeofyearallowsustorefocusourefforts ontheHeritageGolfGroup5StarBehaviors.Thesefundamentalsarethe“blockingand tackling”ofcustomerservice.Ifourteamscontinuallyfollowthesebehaviors,wewillcontinue todrivesuccessontheisland.
Here’soneofmyfavoriteinspirationalquotes,“Extraordinaryresultsbeginwithonesmall change”Thisquoteremindsmethatsmalldetailsmatterandalittleextraeffortcanmakea HUGEimpact Thismindsetisnotjustfortheworkplace,it’sforeverythingyoudo Theextra degreeofeffortputforwardcanmakeallthedifferenceintheworld.
TheSecondAnnualEmployeeGolfChampionshipisrightaroundthecorner Thiseventisopen toanyHeritageemployeethatworksatOysterReef,PalmettoHall,PortRoyal,orShipyard Thisyear’s18-holeIndividualStrokePlayeventwillbehostedatPortRoyalGolf&Racquet Club(Robber’sRow)onFriday,August9,withteetimesstartingat2:30pm Wewillhave multipleflights,teegifts,trophies,awards,andfoodandbeveragesfollowingplay More detailstofollow
IhopeyouandyourfamilieshaveagreatsummerandIlookforwardtoseeingyouattheclub Thankyouforallyoudo!
JayRusch,PGA
GeneralManager&DirectorofGolf
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maintenance team member, Juan Garay, pruning our event lawn hedges. Clubhouse grounds are looking good!
Chef Curtis & Reggie cooking out for opening day of March Madness
Daniel Sanchez grooming bunkers on our Sand Pro.
Fernando Meza working hard on the tractor.
March - Reggie Williams
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Charlie Duncan ready for some work and fun on the Club Car!
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Golf professional and club repair specialist, Connor Cabral, getting ready to regrip some clubs.
Our amazing assistant golf course superintendents at Port Royal, Jim Williams & Kenny Grant Sr. Courses are looking good! Keep up the great work!
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Katie Schroeder preparing for the Palmetto Hall Woman’s Club Luncheon.
Superintendent Patrick Hensley, hard at work sprucing up the front of the Clubhouse Employees getting ready to serve up some drinks for Members.
Annie Middleton is helping around the club providing waters to each table.
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Want to see how the sand gets deep down into the greens? Check out this image of the injection process!
By the time you read this, we will have completed our first aerification of the year using the Dryject process on the Hills greens. Dryject uses highpressure water to inject dried sand into the soil. We used this method last year as well It's a less disruptive approach compared to traditional core aeration while achieving similar benefits.
October
Here's why aerification is important:
Relieves Compaction: Mowing and rolling over time compact the greens. Aerification loosens the soil, improving air and water movement. Improves Drainage: Adding sand helps dilute organic matter, which can trap water and hinder drainage.
Promotes Root Health: Increased air circulation in the root zone allows for better oxygen exchange and nutrient uptake
We understand you might wonder why we aerify healthy greens It's because strong, healthy turf recovers faster from these practices.
December
We'll be performing two more green aerifications and some fairway and tee aerifications this summer.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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FROM THE BAR OF KATI SCHROEDER - PALMETTO HALL
Ingredients
1 ounce Tito's Vodka
1 ounce Malibu
1 ounce cranberry juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 ounces Sprite
Directions
Add the first 4 ingredients to a shaker with ice. Give it a good shake and strain over fresh ice into a wine glass and top it with Sprite.
Add a lemon wedge for a garnish.
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Kevin Hart helping to keep the course in shape.
Michael Strobert working on one of the tractors.
Oscar Gomez working on equipment.
Russ Bisbe working hard. Thanks for all you do!
Chris Carter March
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SHIPYARDGOLFMAINTENAINCE
We have been busy at Shipyard this spring! Temperatures are finally reaching levels for bermudagrass growth, and we are greening up. Some of the things we have accomplished this spring are:
Laid nearly an acre of sod:
#2 Clipper -fairway entrance and exit
#9 Clipper- regressed around both fairway bunkers
October
#7 Galleon- Left rough, eliminated mulch bed at green walkup
Removed contaminated bunker sand and installed 9 holes of new bunker sand in greenside bunkers- Galleon
Created new mulch beds on #1, #9 Brigantine
Cut all tree roots with a root pruner around the perimeter of all 27 holes
Restored lagoon bank #8 Brigantine with erosion control, new soil, and seed
Painted bridges on #2, #6, #7 Brigantine
Powerwashed 3 wooden bridges #1, #9 Clipper
Irrigation audit and repairs where needed
To kick off the summer, we will be aerating all turf areas throughout the course from May 30 to June 1. This practice relieves compaction, improves drainage, and provides much-needed oxygen to the roots of the turf.
December
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OYSTERREEFGOLFCLUB
Kenny Smith - March
Ken Smith has been a dedicated member of the Oyster Reef maintenance team since 2012. He is a true team player, cross-trained on every piece of equipment in the maintenance fleet. Ken resides in North Forest Beach with his wife, Conny, and their two adult children, David Tom (DT) and Layton Grace. A passionate golfer, Ken plays to an impressive 4.8 handicap.
Michelle Wylie - April
LagerHead Tavern and Oyster Reef are pleased to recognize Michelle Wylie as the Employee of the Month for April. Michelle’s hard work and dedication are top-notch. She arrives early for every shift, always with a smile. Her friendly attitude is both welcoming and greatly appreciated by all. Thank you, Michelle, for all you do!
Mike Jackson - May
For the month of May, Mike Jackson has more than earned the Employee of the Month recognition. He has taken ownership of our bag drop operations, and his performance speaks for itself. Always in a good mood, Mike makes Oyster Reef fun and welcoming for our guests. He never shies away from any task, no matter what it might be. Thanks for the hard work, Mike!
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Ian taking care of guests after their round of golf.
Steve informing a guest about the course.
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Our resident alligator "Big Jim" on hole #11 tee box.
Drake and Bill looking over and managing the tee sheet on a busy
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WELCOME,NEW EMPLOYEES!
March 2024
Olivia Adams – PH 1
David Burgos – OR 2. Thomas Daly – PR 3. Earl Flowers – PH 4. Mason Goldhorn – PH 5. Carson McDowell – PR 6
Richard Pacella – PH 7. William Plageman – PR 8. Anne Poremski – SY 9. Randall Sienon – PR 10. Robert Todd – PH 11.
SAFETYNOTES
With the heat increasing, so is the UV radiation. All Heritage employees should take caution to limit their sun exposure. While employees cannot completely ignore the sun as many of our employees work outside, there are ways to combat the sun. The following suggestions come from OSHA:
Reduce exposure to the sun when it is most intense (10am-3pm).
Wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers the ears, head, and neck.
April 2024
Alicia Rivera – OR 2
Kevin West – PH 3.
May 2024
Davis Barber – SY 1. Amy Hendrick - SY 2. Nicholas Papayannoulis –PR 3.
Trevor Priem – PR 4
Julian Santos – PH 5. Isabel Tappenier – SY 6.
Earnest Wickline – SY 7. Michael Fanizzi – OR 1.
Wear loose-fitting clothing made of tightly woven fabric.
Apply sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater) at least 20 minutes before going outside
Wear sunglasses that block 100 percent UVA and UVB radiation
Wrap-around styles give the most protection
Apply lip balm with a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater
Take breaks in the shade. As always, please make sure you are staying hydrated!
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EMPLOYEEPLAYINGPRIVILEGES/DISCOUNTS
EmployeePlay:
Anemployeewhoisingoodstandinghasaccesstoallpracticefacilities,golfcourses, andcourts
Theavailabilityforemployeeplayisonaspace-availablebasisatatimethatleast impactsmemberandguestplay.Employeeteetimesaresubjectto“Standby”if demandincreasesonscheduleddayofplay
Employeeteetimesorcourtreservationscanbemadenomorethan24hoursin advance.
Employeeteetimesandcourtreservationsaretobemadedirectlythroughthepro shopandnotthroughthereservationsdepartmentorviaanyonlinebooking source
March,April,September,andOctoberEmployeegolfcourseaccessisavailable after2:00only,unlessapprovedbytheGeneralManager,DirectorofGolf,orHead GolfProfessional.
EmployeesandguestsMUSTcheck-inproshoppriortoplaying
IfanemployeewishestoplayatanotherHeritagepropertyotherthantheirdesignated “home”facility,pleasecoordinatethroughyourhomecourseHeadGolfProfessionalor DirectorofGolf.
GuestPolicy:
Employeescanbringupto3guests
Immediatefamilymembersandguestscanplaywiththeemployeeatnocharge.
EmployeeDiscounts:
50%offfoodandnon-alcoholicbeverageswhileworking
25%offfoodandnon-alcoholicbeveragesnotworking.
40%offsoftgoodpurchases
20%offhardgoodpurchases (basedonavailability)
Heritageemployeesmustconductthemselvesinaprofessionalmannerwhenon propertyandareresponsiblefortheirguest(s) Properattireisrequired
1 Matthew Anders - PH 2. Brandon Brantley - PH 3. Liz Christopher - PH 4 Russell Daken - PH 5 Claire Deporter - OR 6 Hector Martinez - PH 7 Omar Muro-Garcia - OR 8 Joyce Wallace - PR THEHERITAGEGOLFCOLLECTION ONHILTONHEADISLAND
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1 April Abney - PH 2 Joshua Bowerman - PH 3 Patrick Hornak - OR 4 Thomas Oliver - PR 5. Navarrette Rollfim-Flores - PR 6. Ashli Simmons - OR 7 Demetrius Holley - PR 8 James Preston - PH 9 Austin Testerman - PH 10 Kaylie Schmidt - PR August 2023 1 William Ball - PH 2 Madison Boyd - PR 3. Brody Doyle - OR 4.
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Matthew Raucci
Michael Connors
Robert McKean
Allison Brammer
Charles Schroeder
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Rob Ciapanna
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