Wexford Club Times | June/July 2023

In This Issue

Message from the GM, 2 Letter from the Board President, 3

Welcome New Members, 4

Nominating Committee, 5

Employee News, 5

Foundation News, 6

Camp Wexford, 7

Clubhouse Corner, 8-10

Harbour/Yacht Club, 11-13

Tennis & Pickleball, 14-15

Golf, 16-17

Security News, 18

Croquet, 19

Member Photo Gallery, 20-21

Calendar, 22-24

Wexford Briefly

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers:

President:

Stephen Carter

Vice President:

Terry Ramey

Treasurer:

Keith Poisson

Secretary:

Lynn Looby

Directors:

Mary Boland

Michael Fajgenbaum

Harry Mellon

John Presley

Chris Wycoff

Welcome

Dear Members,

Our Amenities & Planning Team has been working diligently on combining the feedback they have received at our open forums regarding the amenities enhancement plan. The thoughts gathered will help guide the team toward a final plan that will address Wexford’s needs, wants, and expectations. Once they have been consolidated into one drawing, we will circulate the plans throughout the community.

The search is underway for Wexford’s new Executive Chef. We have received many resumes from promising candidates and are narrowing down the list to find the best fit for our team. We will be starting the preliminary interview process soon before bringing in the top candidates for a market basket-style tasting. We look forward to the next culinary chapter for Wexford. Kudos to our Executive Sous Chefs Jesse Morrill and Anne Marie Romano for their tireless work in leading the kitchen operation during the transition. We have partnered with Aspire Golf Consulting, who completed a comprehensive study of our golf course and are using their recommendations to help guide our actions when it comes to course maintenance. Using this study, we have completed a shortterm action plan to improve course conditions and look forward to sharing

the mid & long-term plans. I expect to have a completed plan in July. We will continue to use these plans to ensure one of the biggest amenities at Wexford is maintained to the highest standards.

As we enjoy all the Wexford amenities with friends and family over the coming summer months, please remember to be respectful of other owners and our very valuable staff. If you have an issue, please address it in a positive way with the other owner involved. In the case of staff, please escalate the issue with the manager on duty.

As always, my door is open and I welcome questions and feedback. Whether you will be spending the summer at Wexford or somewhere else in the nation or the world, I wish each of you a safe and happy season.

Respectfully, Patrick

ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE:

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

843-686-6950

Patrick McGuire General Manager

Security Lieutenant Daniel Bain snapped this photo of a rainbow over hole #17 after a morning of rain showers.

Hello Neighbors,

Letter from the Board President

Park, the Board is asking the membership to vote for a change that would at least make the concept feasible. If passed, the Committee would then have the ability to create a plan that the owners could vote on at some stage in the future.

Stephen Carter President

I am sitting writing on a rainy Sunday towards the end of May, having had a very enjoyable morning yesterday playing in the men’s short course tournament. Mother Nature has finally cooperated and we have been enjoying our first two weeks of consistently warmer weather. As predicted, the grass is getting greener, stronger and is growing. The dreaded Poa is weakening and the soil conditions are now allowing our dedicated grounds staff to resod and rebuild.

Our new GM, Patrick McGuire, is no longer so new. He recently moved his family into their permanent home and has passed his six-month anniversary. I must commend his boundless enthusiasm and responsive attitude. Whether it be his very early morning emails and texts or his competence in managing all of the diverse departments that comprise the Wexford community organization, he is working tirelessly as our General Manager and doing a very fine job. Amongst his top priorities at the moment are the recruitment of a new Executive Chef. We have received a good number of initial applications and I am hopeful a decision can be made soon.

With the warmer weather arriving, I am pleased to see activity in all of our varied amenities. I am especially glad to see Waves up and running and as ever well attended. Given its popularity, look out for some extension to the hours in the near future.

Our Amenities and Planning Committee has been immersed over much of the last two or three months to the development of a plan to enhance our facilities. The extensive neighborhood listening sessions revealed a strong appetite for the redevelopment of the clubhouse and a more modest rebuild of our Harbor Center. To slightly lesser degrees, support for a Wellness Center, a Dog Park, and various other amenities was identified or verified. Where possible, they will all be included in the strategic road map so that they are preserved and can be addressed in sequence. Since the current language in our covenants does not permit the operation of a Dog

As I look to the next few months, the Board and management are working on several important documents that directly impact membership. First, we are developing our Strategic Vision. This will be a living document that captures important concepts including our vision, mission, and values that our current and future Boards, members and employees can refer to as well as modify as necessary to reflect then current circumstances. We anticipate circulating a draft of this document in the next two months and look forward to your feedback. In addition, we are working on the 2023 Member Survey. We will be launching that a little earlier this year so that we may have results before our annual plan is voted on. Likewise, the employee survey will also be completed approximately 8 weeks earlier than last year.

Finally, I do want to share with you one challenge that we are facing. Despite all of the positive things referenced above, Wexford is not immune from the rather severe changes occurring in the insurance world. As some of you may be aware from dealing with your own private insurers, Wexford is being impacted not only by demands for much higher premiums, but also to accept less comprehensive coverage. Our Finance team and the Finance Committee are diligently working through this. Although they have been able to identify areas of savings, the net result will be that we will have coverage, but at an annualized premium increase in excess of $100k.

I hope that like me, you will agree that we have observed some very constructive and organized progress so far this year. There is much to look forward to, so stay tuned for details of our upcoming 40th Anniversary celebrations, and with your support, our exciting plans to make Wexford an even more enjoyable place to call home for now and long into the future.

Have a great Summer!

Sincerely, Stephen

Joseph & Marilyn Allegra

2 Wexford on the Green

Don & Linda Cochran

1 Wexford Drive

Charles & Connie Dallas

29 Harrogate Drive

Welcome New Members

Kurt & Leighanne Levensaler

2 Wicklow Drive

John Marinozzi & Laura Chenoweth

3 Wicklow Drive

Peter & Vickie Peuquet 55 Wexford on the Green

Mitch & Olga Rodriguez

37 Yorkshire Drive

Steven & Susan Shaw

31 Plumbridge Circle

Jeffrey Unger & Angela Nevins

7 Harrogate Drive

WEXFORD AMBASSADOR COME A

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more information or to apply to become a Wexford

Candidates sought for Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for the 2024 Board of Directors. If you have a career or volunteer skills, private or charitable board or committee experience, or just want to serve your community in a leadership capacity, please let us know by contacting any member of the Nominating Committee. Any Wexford member who is currently in good standing is eligible to run for the Board.

If you are interested in running for the Board, or would like to know more about the process, please contact a Nominating Committee member for more information.

Employee of the Quarter

Congratulations to Eli Parkinson, Dining Room Captain, for winning Wexford Employee of the 1st Quarter! Eli has been a part of the Wexford team for 11 years and provides members with exceptional customer service every day. Please join us as we honor his extraordinary work!

HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE

The 2023 Hurricane Season has arrived. The season runs from June through November each year. Wexford has an updated Hurricane Preparedness Plan available for members. It’s the right time to review the Plan and its valuable information. Check it out on the Member Home Page!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Jim Hicks – jim.hicks@logicalmanagement.net

John Cunningham – jctransmat@aol.com

Laura Levine – lauralevine93@aol.com

Lesley Green – Lngreen1@aol.com

Darlene Marlowe – darlenemarlowe@gmail.com

David Jackson – davjak001@gmail.com

Employee Lunch

Wexford employees enjoyed an appreciation lunch at the Harbour Center on Monday, May 22nd before heading out for a round of golf.

Wexford Foundation News

Charity Spotlight

Thursday, June 22nd | 5:00pm at the Clubhouse

Come share in our special Charity Spotlight as a prelude to Happy Hour. Hear the impactful stories from some organizations that are doing amazing work with our support.

Sandy Gillis from Deep Well Project

Roy Brown from Operation Patriot

Kim Likens from Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head

Celebrating with our Charity Partner

The Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton

The Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 18th to commend their new Book Vending machine provided by the Wexford Foundation. The event was part of the organization’s literacy celebration where they recognized children for their accomplishments in the Lexia Reading program. Family members attended the special ceremony to celebrate their children’s reading success.

The Book Vending machine complements the organization’s literacy program that helps children develop critical reading skills at their own pace. Staff & families joined together as Mark Brown, grants chair of the Wexford Foundation, cut the ribbon in celebration of its kick-off.

“We absolutely love our Book Vending machine and are so very thankful for the Wexford Foundation grant,” said Tricia Evans, literacy director. “This creates a small library in the classroom and enables children to own a book that truly interests them.”

Every child participating in the reading program received one or more gold coins to select books

from the vending machine to start creating their own personal library. The children’s excitement and joy were experienced by all as award certificates and coins were distributed to celebrate this special day.

For over 25 years the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton has played a critical role in the lives of young people.

The Wexford Foundation is proud to support this organization.

Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton at bgcbluffton.org

CAMP WE D

Weekly Tuition: Club Members, $355 Guests of Members, $395

Tuition will increase on June 1 so be sure to secure your spot early!

Drop-Off: 8:45am - 9:00am

Pick-Up: 2:45pm - 3:00pm

A one-time non-refundable $42 registration fee includes 2 camp shirts. Camp will be closed the week of July 3.

WEXFORD'S

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

TUESDAY, JULY 4TH | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Traditional cookout featuring poolside games, live entertainment, and inflatables for the kids

Registration required $35++/Adult | $22++/Child (Ages 5-12)

ANNUAL CART & BIKE PARADE

SATURDAY, JULY 1ST | 4:00PM

Participants gather in the Cart Barn circle by 3:30pm for lineup and judging Prizes will be awarded for best cart or bike! A member charge bar will be available in the Cart Barn.

Hours of Operation

CLUBHOUSE DINING

Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch Only (*Bar service until 5pm)

Wednesday 11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch Only (*Bar Service until 5pm)

Thursday 11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

Saturday 11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

Sunday 11:00am – 2:30pm Brunch; 5:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner

TO GO HOURS

To find out the Daily Specials or to place To Go orders, call 843-715-0912 during the listed Clubhouse hours

CLUBHOUSE BAR

Monday Closed

Tuesday-Wednesday 11:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 11:00am - Close

Friday-Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm; 5:00pm - Close

WAVES

Monday - Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:00am – 8:00pm

Friday & Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm (Food service will end at 8:00pm)

Sunday 11:00am – 8:00pm

— ‘No Wake’ —

What does it really mean?

Perhaps you’ve noticed the No Wake sign on the lock doors entering Wexford Harbor. But what does “no wake” really mean? Starting at the beginning, “wake” refers to the waves that emit from the bow or stern of a boat. Wakes created by boats travel long distances through and across the water and carry a lot of energy. They can and do damage other boats, docks, and floats, as well as erode shorelines. Maritime and Admiralty Laws state that a boat’s Captain is financially responsible for any damage done by a wake generated by the boat he or she is driving.

Does “No Wake” equal “Idle Speed”? NO! Does “No Wake” mean you can go 5 knots, 7 knots, or 10 knots? NO!

Each boat is different. Many boats can make a damaging wake at idle speed, or even at 5 knots. It is the responsibility of the Captain and the person driving the boat to make sure their wake does not cause damage and is not capable of causing damage. If this means taking a boat in and out of gear to ensure it goes slow enough to prevent a damaging wake, then so be it.

USCG, SC DNR, and Beaufort County Sheriffs’ Office are stepping up wake enforcement in Broad Creek. In Wexford Harbour, please be considerate of your friends and neighbor’s boats. As you motor through the Harbour, make sure you look back at your wake and adjust your speed to minimize it. If the Harbour staff calls you on Channel 14 and asks you to slow down, it’s because they can see your wake’s effects. Don’t ignore them, they may be saving you from getting a repair bill for damage you may have done to your neighbor’s property. Remember, under the laws that govern the seas, you are responsible for your wake.

Wexford Junior Sailing program is up and running!

After Wexford purchased 4 Optimist class sailboats (the world-recognized boat for sailing instruction for kids) the Junior Sailing Program has started in Wexford Harbour. Eight Wexford kids are being taught the fundamentals of sailing under the guidance of certified instructors in the safety of our Harbour. Sailing is a tremendous sport that teaches way more than how to sail and handle a boat. It teaches teamwork, selfresponsibility, creative thinking, camaraderie, problemsolving, and leadership.

The current class is full, but additional classes are being scheduled for this summer and fall, so watch the e-blasts for scheduling.

Boat owners needed for August kids’ outing

Once again this year, Wexford is offering a great boating experience for members of the Hilton Head Boys and Girls Club. This is a great opportunity for kids who probably have never been on a boat, or out on the water to see what it’s all about, and it’s a great opportunity for Wexford to contribute to the Hilton Head community!

We are looking for volunteer boat owners to host 3 or 4 kids on their boats for a trip out on Calibogue Sound and down to Harbor Town, then back to Wexford for a great lunch created by our restaurant staff (OK, it’s hot dogs, but kids love ‘em). Generally, the kids get to Wexford mid-morning and load up on assigned boats. They then

Our partnership with America’s Boating Club

The Yacht Club had recently hooked up with America’s Boating Club to provide a series of boating courses exclusively to Wexford Members. After the smashing success of our pilot program (we had 25 Wexford members participate in the Partner in Command course conducted in April), we have decided to offer a continuing program of new courses and do them about every two months. Courses have been developed by America’s Boating Club, and they are part of an overall boating certification program that has been instructing boaters for decades. Courses include piloting, navigation, boat handling, Rules of the Road, safety, maintenance, and a variety of other boating topics. Courses run about 2 hours each and will be scheduled evenings, or perhaps on weekends.

Watch future e-blasts for course content, times, and dates, and take advantage of this great FREE opportunity to benefit yourself!

Planning Ahead: Lock Refurbishment

Every 10 years, the entire lock system requires refurbishment. Planned to start in January 2024 and last about 2 months, the lock will be closed, doors removed and refurbished, and hydraulics serviced including pump motors and lines.

During the refurbishment, passage through the lock will be available. If you think you may use your boat during this period please start making plans now to relocate your boat for when the lock is closed. Nearby marinas are fairly full now, so the earlier you start your search the better. Mark in the Harbour Center may be able to assist you with this, but keep in mind, boating interest is at an all-time high, and slips and docks are somewhat scarce.

get the hour or so boat ride on the water, then back for lunch. They’ll (You’ll) be done by early afternoon.

The date this year is Wednesday, August 2nd.

Please contact Mark in the Harbour Center to volunteer your time and boat for this great cause. You’ll have as much fun as the kids do!

Hurricane Prep Seminar

Wednesday, June 14th | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

When a named storm threatens, you need to be prepared and protect your boat. In this short seminar, you’ll learn how to select a location from which to weather the storm and prepare your boat for a hurricane.

What we will cover:

• Check vessels and gear

• Make plans

• Check your trailer

• Prepare a storm plan

• Lessons learned from storms

• Hurricane anchoring

• Be storm ready

• Your responsibilities

• Post-hurricane efforts of US Coast Guard and law enforcement

• Insurance

This is a seminar that will help you think about how to prepare for and handle not just hurricanes, but all sorts of heavy weather.

The seminar will be taught by a team of local boat owners and instructors from America’s Boating Club. Space is limited, please contact Mark Dryden at mdryden@wexfordhiltonhead.com to reserve your spot.

Sunday July 2nd | 1:00pm at the Pool Deck

Gather the grandkids, nudge a neighbor, or just find a friend and come on out for our annual Wexford Fourth of July Family Scavenger Hunt.

Your Yacht Club Committee is once again planning a nautical and patriotic-themed Wexfordwide scavenger hunt where teams will explore the entire plantation following clues, collecting photo and video trophies, and competing in brain teaser challenges. Teams will be judged on speed, creativity, and thoroughness. At the conclusion of the 90-minute

Nautical-Themed Scavenger Hunt Bohicket Excursion

July 29th - July 31st

Wexford Boaters, please join in the last overnight excursion in 2023!

We will depart Wexford Harbor on Friday, July 29th at approximately 8:00am and cruise up the ICW to Bohicket Marina. We will be docking for two nights and pitchin for a collaborative BBQ dinner the first evening. Once we have assembled a roster for our trip, we can determine who brings what as sides. The marina has BBQ grills, and we will take a combined approach to the protein selection. The second day is open to a variety of activities – golf, beach walk, etc. That evening, we will choose a local restaurant to dine and finish our day. We will make our return to Wexford July 31st, at approximately 9:00am, keeping in mind low tide at our home port is 4:09pm.

Bohicket requests one point of contact for vessel slip assignment. If you wish to secure your spot on the excursion, please email Mark

hunt, we will gather at the deck near Waves Pool Bar to raise a little cheer for our contest participants and announcement of winners.

We can host up to 20 separate teams of four, so the first teams to register with Mark Dryden, Harbour Master, will be accepted. We will be using a smartphone app called Goosechase to facilitate this event, so teams will need to nominate a captain and come up with a clever team name. While this is an event for the whole family, it is challenging and involves mental and physical challenges, so a good mix of ages is encouraged and rewarded. Kids 10 years of age or younger may ride along with your team.

Don’t delay, register your team with Mark today!

Crist at crist.mark05@gmail.com with the following information:

1. Your name

2. Vessel name

3. Length / Beam

4. Electrical requirements

Slips are secured by the marina on a first-come, first-served basis. The

earlier you get your information to me, the better!

Please note that there are condos (AirBnB) for rent surrounding the Bohicket Marina and hotels (Andell Inn at Freshfields Village or Sanctuary at Kiawah Resort) for those not boating but would like to join.

Team Sea Casa — Nicole Casagrand, Kristin Casagrand Spear, Peyton Spear and Jarrod Johnston — won last year’s Scavenger Hunt.

Patrick Mason Director of Tennis

(843) 686-8816, ext. 150

pmason@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Tennis & Pickleball

CONGRATULATIONS!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Doc Malloy Cheeseburger in Paradise Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin

Friday, June 16th | 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Join us on the courts for burgers and drinks at this Jimmy Buffet themed event that commemorates Wexford’s first tennis professional. $25/Player

4th of July Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin

Tuesday, July 4th | 8:30am – 10:30am

Wear your red, white, and blue and join us for our Annual 4th of July Tennis and Pickleball Round Robin. $20/Player.

USTA Ladies Boot Camp

August 19th | 9:30am-12:00pm

Join us for our annual USTA Boot Camp! This event is filled with action-packed drills to get our ladies ready for the USTA season. We will be working on doubles drills, doubles strategy, and shot improvement. $50/Player.

Pickleball Social at Long Cove Club

August 28th | 4:00pm – 5:30pm

TENNIS TIP

Mike

Pollard

(843) 686-8816, ext. 152

mpollard@wexfordhiltonhead.com

Develop a pattern of play you can trust

While having several different patterns of play can ensure you are equipped to handle any opponent, developing one or two trusted plans can keep you focused and hitting your strongest shots every time.

Develop a plan that includes positioning and the shots you hit for the start of EVERY match to keep you focused on hitting the shots you know will work.

TENNIS TRIVIA

Q: How many tennis balls were used in the 2022 Wimbledon Championships?

A: 54,250 tennis balls are used during the tournament. The balls are replaced after every seven to nine games to make sure they’re in perfect shape throughout the match. Those not in use are stored in a refrigerated container to keep them in tip-top condition.

Congratulations to our undefeated 18+ 4.0 Spring USTA team!

The 3.0 55+ USTA team ended the season with a great record of 9-3, putting them in 3rd place of 13 teams!

PICKLEBALL TIP

How to move your game to the next level

1. Less Lobbing

I think we have all played games where we have a serial lobber on the court. Can it work? Sure. Will it get you to the next level you are after? No. We must lob sometimes and there are opportunities for good lobs. I am specifically talking about the intentional baseline third shot lobs. What are we doing? You won’t be getting over their head often with these; if it does, it will most likely go out.

2. Drill, Drill, Drill, and Drill

I started playing just to have fun. Do you know what wasn’t fun? Not being able to hit consistent shots and points ending early due to unforced errors. Drilling can be a lot of fun. You are hitting more balls and getting a better workout per hour than playing games. Oh yeah, now you want to drill. If you want added competitiveness keep score with each drill. This always gets my fire going.

3. Pick a Target

How often are you thinking about where you hit the ball? Not just who you are hitting the ball to, but where you are hitting it. Are you thinking about hitting a drive to their backhand? Are you thinking about hitting the third shot in the middle? You won’t automatically start placing the ball exactly where you want, but hitting with intention goes a long way towards getting the ball where you want it to go and helps you strategize.

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Play Alone

The first summer I started playing pickleball I could not get enough of it. I was biking and driving to the courts any opportunity I had. The only problem was sometimes I was the only one there. We all know you can practice serving on your own. When you practice your serves set up markers. I used water bottles. See how many balls it takes for you to hit a water bottle deep in the court. Getting your serve deep will help you set up a much easier third shot drop.

Do you smash too many overheads into the net? Do you hit one too many overheads into the fence? Yeah, I was there once too. You can either toss the ball into the air or hit it up with your paddle. This is a perfect opportunity to practice putting the ball away. Vary the heights you toss the ball and try moving around a bit.

Practice returning lobs. For this action, I start at the left side of the NVZ line and toss the ball towards the right side of the baseline (make sure to practice both ways.). You can practice hitting drops and drives as you run

back to return the lob. I don’t see many people practicing sprinting back to return lobs, but it is a key element to the game as more people mix in lobs during a dinking rally (I know I just said stop lobbing, but that was for third shots from the baseline mainly!)

Do you have a wall at the courts or in your basement? Oh yeah, I am talking about wall practice. Get your favorite tape out and tape a line 36” high across your wall (it is 34” in the middle if you want to get super accurate) and 20’ long if you have that much space. Tape an NVZ line 7’ away from the wall. You just created a makeshift pickleball NVZ. You can practice dinking and volleys with this new creation. I have gotten do much faster with my hands from volleying against the wall. It helps you with not only speed but control as you are getting a lot more feedback from all of the repetitions you can

5. Watch the Ball

Have you ever whiffed a ball? Shanked it? Done something else you couldn’t explain? Usually, when something that bad happens it means you were not looking at the ball. Keeping your focus on the ball as you make contact is essential. You will get a lot better if you can see what you are hitting, trust me.

6. Use the Right Grip

How do you hold your paddle? The best grip to start out with is the continental grip (also called the handshake grip. Hold the paddle out with your nondominant hand and shake hands with the paddle. Now you are holding a continental grip. (You can check your form at left.)

7. Get Low

You want to get below the ball and bend your knees. If you are standing straight up your reaction time will be slow getting to a dink and you will be more of a target for speedups. Start practicing getting low and you will see how much easier it is to dink.

Scott Hunter Director of Golf

Golf

COURSE CLOSED: AERIFICATION

The golf course will be closed for aerification June 5th-16th and July 31st-August 7th

The golf shop will remain open Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00am3:00pm during those dates.

Handicap Information

As a reminder, all players must post their scores after playing a qualifying round. A qualifying round is any round, not played alone, but played in accordance with the World Rules of Golf.

We ask that everyone please remember the following as you post your scores:

• Please post your score each time you play on the day played.

• It is a requirement that all members must post qualifying scores, using Equitable Stroke Control.

• Remember, if you play alone you cannot post a score.

• Always post a 9-hole score, as the GHIN System will combine these scores when available.

• If you play at least 14 holes, please be sure to post an 18-hole score using par plus your handicap stroke(s) allocated for all unfinished holes.

• Always adjust your score prior to posting using the Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) system.

• Please practice “Peer Review” by checking your playing partners for posting accuracy.

Club Championship

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Club Championship Tournament in May, and congratulations to our winners!

ABOVE: Women’s Club Championship winner Sue MacCormack

LEFT: Men’s Club Championship winner Zack Ruhlin

BOBBY’S BASICS

Pitching it close

A pitch shot is just a longer version of a chip shot, but it can require hours of practice to master your distance control and judge how the ball will react when it hits the green.

First, we want to pick out a landing spot to focus on to help us lock into the feel of the shot (picture 1).

Second, we want to set it up properly and allow the bounce of the wedge to do some of the work for us (picture 2). So, we will place the ball in the middle or slightly forward in our stance so the club can easily slide through the grass, rather than dig into the ground. In simplest terms, the very bottom (fat part) of your wedge will do a lot of the work when you brush through the grass.

Lastly, keep your leading arm and your wrists stable through the golf shot, which will help with good contact and the proper trajectory when that ball leaves the club face (picture 3). Do some practice from different distances with these tips and it will be much easier to take onto the golf course during your rounds!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, July 3th: Course Open

Friday, July 14th: Nine & Dine

Wednesday, July 19th: LPGA Solheim Cup

Stay prepared for Hurricane Season

We would like to encourage each of you, especially anyone who has never lived in a hurricane area, to review your emergency plan for hurricane season. If you have not prepared a plan, the time is now.

Preparation is our best defense. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security by beautiful weather. Storms can develop quickly offshore and be in our area before we have much time to react.

For help in preparing your family plan, you can get a copy of the Wexford Hurricane Preparation/Evacuation Guidelines from the member website, or review the Town of Hilton Head plan.

Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at mmorrison@wexfordhiltonhead.com

SECURING YOUR PROPERTY

Recently, some of the neighboring areas have continued to experience the break-ins of their vehicles and homes. As a reminder, please lock your cars and homes to help in the safeguarding of Wexford.

During investigation, it was found that homes were entered as the result of garage door openers being left inside unsecured vehicles. These are crimes of opportunity that can be prevented by locking up and removing property from plain view — and especially guns from inside your vehicles. Thieves will walk along an area, pulling on door handles, then enter and remove items from an unlocked vehicle.

GOLF CARTS

Operating a golf cart requires the person to be 16 years of age with possession of a valid driver’s license. Any child found in operation will be stopped, and a licensed driver will be requested to take possession of the cart. Occupants must be seated while in compliance with the seating capacity.

Please obey all traffic signage and policies while driving in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic on the roadway. Golf carts cannot be operated on any leisure path along any roadway, except between the driving range and rear practice facility along Wexford Club Drive.

Golf carts without working headlights and tail lights may not be operated within Wexford between sunset and sunrise.

Wexford hosts AMIKids charity event Croquet

Wexford members Harvey Geiger, Brian Nelson, Mary Faas, Elizabeth Faas, Tim Sudol, Pam Geiger, Mary-Margaret Verdon, Ed and Dawn Jaworski and other croquet players from the region recently played on Wexford’s premiere croquet lawns for the Spring Fling AMIKids Charity.

LILLY

Event

HERITAGE ON THE LAWN

CROQUET LAWN CLOSED: AERIFICATION

The croquet lawn will be closed for aerification June 6th-16th

organizers Brian Nelson and Harvey Geiger withAMIKids Beaufort Executive Director Matthew Kingdom

ON THE LAWN

Photos by the Jauchs

Wexford claims a victory over the Country Club of Hilton Head.

Pickleball

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