FROM THE CLUB FROM DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Dear Members: We are officially into our summer season and a lot has taken place since our last newsletter. Covid protocols have been lifted and with that, we have welcomed back many of our sorely missed social events and club activities. Participation has been fantastic and we are extremely excited to see all of the new faces. While we are committed to enhancing all facets of the club’s operations, an immaculate golf course will always be a top priority. With last year’s renovations our agronomy practices have had to change. In years’ past we would aerate greens three times annually. With the newer ultradwarfs we will now only aerate once per year. This year’s aeration will take place July 5th – 9th and the golf course will be closed. The practice facility will be closed both Monday and Tuesday, July 5th & 6th, but will re-open on Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. With the golf course being closed we will take advantage of the slower times to do some much needed maintenance to our Clubhouse. The Clubhouse facilities will be closed July 5th – July 7th and will re-open on Thursday, July 8th beginning with Pastabilities. Our Facilities Maintenance team will be working on some much needed cleaning as well as power-washing the exterior of the Clubhouse during this time Founded in 2007, the Folds of Honor mission is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. To display the Grande Dunes Members Club’s commitment to families that have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, the Golf Staff, including Head Professional, Joe De Maio, Assistant Golf Professionals, Mike Gemmer and Chapin Orr, along with myself played 100 holes of golf to show our support and to raise money. We cannot thank the membership enough for their support. Our membership has been extremely gracious in helping us raise nearly $14,000. The support that we received, while playing, was incredible from those who brought food and drink or those who came out for moral support (to see if I would survive). Again, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Please be sure to check this month’s newsletter and calendar of events for many exciting things ahead in July and August. It is encouraging to see so many members utilizing the Club. We have a strong membership and your support is what will make Grande Dunes Members Club thrive. Please do not forget about us for a quick bite after a round of golf, a place to watch the game, a date-night, or a friend’s get-together. We have something on the menu for everyone. In closing, please let me know how I or my staff can assist in elevating your club experience. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Club!
Brian Vest, Director of Operations I Brian.Vest@GrandeDunes.com
A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Can you believe that we are celebrating July 4th already. Time really does go fast when you are having fun. The weather is especially hot, showers seem to be daily and the course is faring well. More and more golfers and smiling faces in the clubhouse every day. Speaking of the Members Club, we have held some incredible events recently; Gin Night, Motown Party, Kentucky Derby and Wine Dinners along with Game Nights. I hope you were able to enjoy them with us. We are looking forward to more golf and more clubhouse events coming in the fall. Your suggestions are always welcome.
Here are some important reminders to all members: ·Login to your personal account to make online reservations for dining and events at the Members Club or call 843-315-0374 ·Make tee times up to 14 days out online or call 843-913-1359 ·Look for the “Weekly Happenings” email blasts on Tuesday afternoons to inform on the events/dining for the week ·Bi-monthly newsletter such as this one, is digital and will be emailed to every member and also can be found online ·Review your member profile online for accuracy and add any missing information ·Review your online statements and pay from the pay portal if not signed up for auto draft ·Take advantage of the reciprocal privileges that a Grande Dunes Golf membership affords you by booking your tee time with our Golf Professionals in the Grande Dunes Golf Shop ·Continue to refer family and friends to join us here for membership at the Members Club A BIG BIG thank you for all your referrals to help build your club. Even though the No Initiation Fee Promotion is over, we do have a new and exciting membership promotion that started. I appreciate all of you.
Pam Evans, Membership Director I Pam.Evans@GrandeDunes.com
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