CLUB TIMES VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 5 •JUNE 2017
COURT SPORTS EDITION
111 Wexford Club Drive | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | (843) 686-8810 | www.wexfordplantation.com The Club Times • 2 Directors: 843-686-6950 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Board ofDirectors-Officers: Calendar, 20 Spotlight onMembers,17-19 ASC News,16 Security News,16 Wexford FoundationNews,16 Greens &GroundsNews,14-15 Golf News,12-13 Harbour News,11 Member ServicesNews,10 Clubhouse Corner, 8-9 Tennis News,6-7 Croquet News,4-5 About thisIssue,3 Letter FromtheBoardPresident,3 Message fromtheGM,2 Monday – Friday Monday –Friday Administration Office: Contents Table of Briefly Wexford
George Volanakis Lesley Green Frank Fernalld Bob Cherichella Richard Berthelsen Treasurer: Secretary: Vice President: President: Sue MacCormack Bruce Murchison Harry Mellon Paul Klasing
Welcome and vendors.We willalsoinstallcompo it inconvenience to our members, guests ing thesametimeframe,inordertolim Gate. Theseprojectswilltakeplacedur will beinstalledattheapproachto Drive willberepaved,andnewpavers renovation oftheClubhouse).Wexford lizing therealslate(leftoverfrom of theentireSecurityGatehouse,uti guard station and we will re-tile the roof center oftheislandbehindgreeting will addacontractorpullofflanetothe enclosing thegreetingguardstation,we hot andcoldweather. Inadditionto sure will provide protection from both ers (greetingguardstation).Thisenclo rity Guardsissuepassesandgreetdriv longer days! hotter, humidweather, and denced bythenoticeably Dear Wexford PropertyOwners: Haig Pointon thepossibilityofopen including workingwiththe Town and project, wearereviewing all options, lanes may be required. For all of these be limitedtoonelane,and temporary there willbetimesthatentry/exit will to the front gate. During construction, asphalt around the Town circle leading ceeding withtheirplansforlayingnew two monthstocomplete. this month and will take approximately The worktimelineisscheduledtobegin nents ofournewsecuritygatesystem. enclose thesmallareawhereourSecu amount nottoexceed$385K.We will Directors approvedtheprojectwithan Finance Committee and the Board of Infrastructure Committee, month’s ClubTimes. The gate thatIoutlinedinlast project at the front security The Town ofHiltonHeadispro We wentoutforbidonthe June isuponus,asevi Projects - General Manager/COO Susan Fishel Susan Fishel ------celebration weekend! participate duringourfour-day July4th insert, toselectwhereyouwill wantto years! AndreviewthespecialJuly4th Tennis, whohasbeenatWexford for23 Patrick Mason,ouramazingDirectorof in thismonth’s issue,wearegratefulto 16). As wehighlightTennis and Croquet retirement (seeMarvin’s articleonPage rity Officer, butwewishhimwellinhis years ofoutstandingserviceas a Secu Bruce Bennett,whoretiredafter17 ing on around your club! We will miss Times tolearnmoreaboutwhat’s go goal andresponsibility. guests, staff andvendorsisourprimary driveways. Thesafetyofourmembers, ers tovendorsandguestsparkin have beenprovidingcourteousremind cooperation inenforcingthelaw. We on theroadway. We areaskingforyour for acommercialvehicletobeparked In addition,ourCovenantsdonotallow dence formedicalorfireemergencies. having anunobstructedpath to aresi have demonstratedtheimportanceof Beaufort CountyandHiltonHeadthat have been some recent incidents in (measured bywidthofstreet).There that doesn’t allowparkingonourstreets has askedustoenforcetheordinance Please readthisissueoftheClub our roadways.TheTown revolved aroundparkingon nities thispastmonthhas discussion inourcommu for thisimportantproject. ments aswefinalizeplans Watch foreBlastannounce during majorconstruction. ing theemergencybackgate Parking: Best Regards, A bigpointof Susan ------3 • The Club Times Paul Take Care, Take The Croquet community is also in full swing and looking also in full swing community is The Croquet for all of month — Safety Awareness Final thought for the Have a fun and healthy summer! for more players to get involved. The croquet facility is rec- facility croquet The involved. get to players more for players, by the elite croquet an outstanding venue ognized as free to make a alike. So feel residents and visitors as well as on to reach Croquet Heaven (Real term few wickets and strive or website; think 300 game in bowling the American Croquet on the golf course)! shooting even par visi- keep yourself and Wexford’s Help us must be a priority. a major increase Our community will see tors out of danger. of bikes), with a lot of those folks unsure in traffic (cars and Please be cautious both in a hurry. directions and normally car, cart, golf a driving while gates the of outside and inside for a fun summer vacation and experience or bicycle to ensure everyone. President Paul Klasing LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT BOARD THE FROM LETTER ABOUT THIS ISSUE This issue is dedicated to two veryThis issue is dedicated to two croquet Wexford, popular sports in here incredibly are While they and tennis. tools and using different games, different are there strategies, different requiring place both take a couple commonalities: life- considered and both are on a court, too early never It’s long sports to enjoy. — so check out or late to get involved this issue to learn more! ummer has arrived on the Island arrived on the ummer has tourist of humidity and in terms her management traffic. Susan and
Tennis anyone? In this month’s edition anyone? In this month’s Tennis
team have provided a full calendar of ac- team have provided - Wex of visitors and residents for tivities are grateful to the ford Plantation. We and staff members department managers and energized who have stayed motivated kids camps during the to run enthusiastic hot and humid days. Mason regard- you will hear from Patrick of the Club Times have We Center. events and activities at the Tennis ing Tennis recognized as among a very talented tennis staff that has been Carolina. If you can the best on the Island, as well as South morning you can get some hydrated!!), the heat (stay tolerate for the upcoming USTA exercise, hit some balls, and register leagues.
Hello Friends and Neighbors, Friends Hello S The Club Times • 4 troduced tothesport!) Wickets — a great way to get in- played at the monthly Wine & start havingfun!(Thisiswhat’s about 20minutestolearnand played hereatWexford: There aretwotypesofcroquet challenging as chess. let, buthasnuances thatcanbeas akin to playing pool with a mal-
American Six Wicket, whichis after itwasfounded. playedonly sport there untiltheclubincorporated “lawn tennis”intoitsnamenineyears Croquet, nottennis, tograce wasthefirstsport Wimbledon’s lawns, and remained the Golf Croquet,whichtakes Croquet Croquet 101 COURT SPORTS FUNFACT O request thecodetoshedfromSecurity, Member Equipment iskeptintheadjoiningshed.You may dent, youmayusethecroquetfacilityatnocharge. Welcome toWexford Croquet children’s playground.AsaWexford resi- nament croquetlawn,locatedacrossfromthe ne ofthehiddengemsatWexford isourtour Night attheClubhouse. from 4-6 pm, followed by Pub hosted onSunday, June25 lawns intheSoutheast. — oneofthebestcroquet table andchairsasalways Dearman provided courtside out, andChrisNeffBilly director. Two courtswerelaid Sun Citywasthetournament vey Geiger; Bill Escher from event was organized by Har Sutton andPeterRehm.The MacKinnon, PixieSudol,Alan vey Geiger, JanJones,Gloria Mary Faas, Pam and Har Clubs. Wexford memberswere and theWexford Croquet representing Dataw, Sun City Thirty playersparticipated County AMIkids program. and funding for the Beaufort nament toraiseawareness a regionalgolfcroquettour Spring Fling: Croquet Spring Fling:Croquet Wine &Wickets willbe On May6,Wexford hosted the Wexford Way Reminder Croquet News - - - -
the lawn. or otherflat-soledshoesmustbeworntoavoiddamage ever, tanorlightcolorsareacceptableforplay. Tennis shoes age Managers. Services, theGolfShoporoneof our Food&Bever White attireisgenerallywornforcroquetmatches;how- - 5 • The Club Times
Spring Fling at Wexford in 2016 Alan Sutton and Harvey Geiger win- Alan Sutton and Harvey ning the first flight at the National Club Championship at the National Croquet from Clubs Palm Beach. West Center in St. Canada, the United States, all over participated. and Bermuda Croix Harvey and Pam Geiger at Jekyll Island in 2015 Geiger at Jekyll and Pam Harvey In the past, Harvey was an aggressivewas Harvey the past, In If you are interested in learning more ter in West Palm Beach and the Croquetthe and Beach Palm West in ter is his favorite(which Club of Vermont club to play at). competitive sailing and involved in skier, played tennis, but today his passion is challengemental the enjoys He croquet. that is involved in the sport and equally the physical skill required to continually refine shots and improve his game. about the sport and how to get involved, please reach out to Harvey Geiger at (843) 842-2268, or Jan Jones at (843) 715- 2203. MEMBER PROFILE MEMBER - hile croquet may not be abe croquet may not hile (yet!),widely-played sport those who do are dedicated
Harvey Geiger is among those play- Harvey Geiger is among - lot here in Wex Harvey bought a cro- In 2005, in addition to Wexford, Harvey has been playing croquet
One of the Original Wexford Croquet Players Croquet Wexford Original the of One W and devout players. Harvey Like many, ers here at Wexford. backyard croquet as awas introduced to that until he was adult child, but it wasn’t in the game.he grew a serious interest ford in 1991 and moved here full-time Whilea home. building after 1993 in group inbocce organized there was an place utilizing the lawn, croquet wasn’t introduced until about 2000, when Har - Andy Shapiro and Harry Moore ap vey, aproached the Board of Directors with request to purchase croquet equipment. The Board approved the request, and equipment, necessary the had they once and momentum and interest only grew, Croquet Club was orga- the Wexford nized. Andy Shapiro designed the logo - and Don Borrell with the Sun City Cro quet Club came out to give six wicket lessons. Before they knew it, they had about 20 active players. SunRoyal, Port in active were clubs quet representativesDataw; and Belfair City, from each of these clubs joined forces to establish a Coastal Croquet Clubs Council. This Council coordinates and The Coastalinterclub events. promotes Croquet Club has grown since then; as- sociate members now also include Tega The Green Bound- Kay at Lake Wylie, Island CroquetAiken, Jekyll Club in ary Club and Spring Island Croquet Club. now for about 15 years and over the inhas participated this time of course takingfurthest the tournaments, 50 over him to Rancho Mirage (2013) in Palm Desert, California. Now he participates in approximately three tournaments per wife, Pamela, are also He and his year. members at the National Croquet Cen- The Club Times • 6 Boyd. Bayne Burkstadtand Sue Geist/Sam tied forsecondwereKarenKlasing/ champs wereJanePeak/SusieStagg; Foster/Renee Duquette chele Flowers;finalistswereCindy champs wereCindyCreamer/Mi- Club ChampionshiponMay27! in arow—attheannualUltimate the trophy—forsecondyear team Ladies MemberGuestResults
Congratulations totheWexford 7.0 andabovedivision—The 6.0 and6.5division—The (843) 686-8816,ext.150 Patrick Mason wexfordplantation.com Director ofTennis Teams f ind successduringMayevents (above, left)fortakinghome pmason@
regional championshipsinSeptember! states lastmonth!Theywillmoveontothe dle), captainedbyAllenOechsner, whowon team, theSouthBeachNomads(above,mid-
Congratulations tothe3.055andover Tenni News s Mark YourMark Calendar Wexford/Long Cove Tennis Social is $47.26for singles and$49.50for doubles; Wexford/Long Cove Open Junior number: 700024917. The costoftheevent Contact Patrick orMikeContact Patrick for more information. you’re interested inregistering your child/ Open willreturnJune toourcourts 9-11. this summer: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U. If this includesentry, tournament favor and Friday, 9–Sunday, June 11 June Join ushere at Wexford for aneighborly volunteers tohelpoutwiththetournament.volunteers We willhave five agegroups competing grandchild, visitUSTA.com; tournament tennis social. The costis $15perplayer. We are and alsolookingfor bothsponsors in Aiken,SC. who went to the State Championships right), captained by Michelle Wycoff, over team,theWexford Wahinis (above, The 7thannual Wexford/Long Cove Friday, 23 from June 4-6pm
Congratulations toour3.018and USTA Tournament Head Tennis Professional (843) 686-8816,ext.152 wexfordplantation.com Mike Pollard lunch. mpollard@
7 • The Club Times win the men’s doubles silver doubles silver win the men’s WAYNE FERREIRA WAYNE with MEMBER PROFILE MEMBER Wayne Ferreira Wayne id you know famed id you know famed South African tennis Ferreira player Wayne Q&A I think that Roger Federer is the all-time best player due to his record, to his record, due is the all-time best player I think that Roger Federer to try continue is in a match if you your No matter what the score the best sport that out there can as it’s as you the game as much Enjoy Grandstand Grand Slam: Grand Grandstand At the young age of 6, Wayne 6, Wayne At the young age of and tennis of love Ferreira’s ATP doubles In 1991, Ferreira won his first in 2005, but you can still find him on the He retired from the professional tour and Now days, Ferreira stays busy spending time with his family (wife, Liesl, Q: Who’s your all-time favorite player? player? your all-time favorite Q: Who’s A: watching him play. and enjoy he plays the way I just love as well ten- Q: What’s the one piece of for aspiring have advice you nis players? A: can come back and win. times you many will be surprised how you hardest in the Q: What’s been given ever the best advice you’ve sport? A: whole life. your can play you lives right around the corner? lives right around to ten- Ferreira was introduced brother; little nis by his older that this was did he realize then truly the start of something amazing. skills on the court quickly devel- oped. When he was just a junior he ranked world no. 1 player, junior doubles player and no. 6 In 1989 (at junior singles player. title the age of 18), he won the junior doubles at the US Open… and also turned professional. — reaching title in Adelaide. In 1992, he shined his winning Open, Australia the at semifinals the Club, London, Queen’s ATP singles title at first Schenectady, winning his second singles title at Norval to and teaming up with Piet New York, Games in Barcelona. Over the course of medal for South Africa at the Olympic an impressive 15 top-level singles titles and 11 doubles Ferreira won his career, titles. of course, on our courts! senior tour… or, courts at the Outback Champions Series an EcoloBlue, Life and Energy, two sons, Marcus and Magnus) and company, environmental and renewable resources corporation, where he acts as President and CEO. He also enjoys getting out on the courts… and (golf) course. D -
ne key challenge among ten- ne key challenge among summer nis players in the Many heat is dehydration.
Summer
Hydration
What happens if you serve out
Tennis Trivia Tennis Tennis Tip: Tennis players simply bring a water bottle a water bottle players simply bring to a match assuming this will suffice, - but unfortunately this is a bad as sumption and can ultimately hurt you throughout the match (and after). To match, tennis a for hydrate properly or even a practice session, you want hour one water of oz. 12-16 drink to before even stepping on the court. If you come onto the court and are thirsty during warm-up then you are much likely already dehydrated. It’s al- you’re when rehydrate to harder drink ready dehydrated. During play, 4-8 oz. after warm-up and between change-overs. Post-match you want to continue drinking water to replace lost electrolytes and carbohydrates as well as eat food that helps replenish the body. Q: the Do match? real a during turn of points played count? A: As a principle, when an error in is dis- respect of the Rules of Tennis covered, all points previously played shall stand. Errors so discovered shall be corrected as follows: If a player serves out of turn during was who player the game, standard a originally due to serve shall serve as How- is discovered. the error as soon completed before the if a game is ever, error is discovered, the order of ser
vice shall remain as altered. O The Club Times • 8 will beavailableforpurchasetotakehome. Join usforacomplimentarywinetasting.Allwines encouraged. Wine specials will also be available. Reservations are Chicken andVegetables oraFreshCharlestonFish. entrées: Two cutsofPrimeRib,ArtisanalPastawith This alacartemenuwillfeaturechoiceofthree Frank M.CopelandIII 843-686-8810, ext.160 wexfordplantation.com Reservations aregreatlyappreciatedandcancellationsacceptedupto24hoursinadvanceofeventsunlessotherwisestated. Stocking Tasting Prime RibNight Executive Chef Summer Cellar Summer Cellar Friday, June16from5:30–7:30pm fcopeland@ Friday, June9from5:30–8pm
Reservations are welcome at the Clubhouse, online through Club Dining or Reservations arewelcomeattheClubhouse,onlinethroughClubDiningor Clubhouse Corner by callingourReservationsLinedirectlyat(843)715-0912. 1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter or Sunflower Butter 1 Banana(frozen orfresh) ½ CupMilkofyour choice ½ CupofPlain Yogurt After adayoutonthecourts(orreallyafteranyphysicalactivity), tryourRecoverySmoothie: Food &BeverageDirector 843-686-8810, ext.165 wexfordplantation.com Recipe: Funky Monkey Recipe: FunkyMonkey Erica Pepper epepper@ Recovery Smoothie Funky Monkey Recovery Smoothie Mary menutomakedad’s dayextraspecial! Catch from Charleston. There will also be a special Bloody including CrabCakeBenedict,LobsterOmeletsandaFresh carte brunchmenu!We willbefeaturingafewofdad’s favorites, Come celebrateFather’s DayattheClubandenjoyourfullala each; alacartemenupricing Preorder a2-lbSteamedLobsterbynoon,Wednesday June14—$36 rable. Inhonorofourdads,beerswillbe$2offfortheevening! signature steakssuretomakethisyear’s Father’s Daymemo- In additiontoourfullalacartemenu,wewillalsofeaturefew
Father’s Day Brunch Pub NightwithPops Sunday, June18from11am–2pm Sunday, June18from5:30–8pm Blend untilsmooth protein powder ½ tsp Vanilla Extract or1scoopofvanilla 1 Lg. HandfulofSpinach Special EventsCoordinator (843) 686-8810ext.162 wexfordplantation.com Jennifer Arnold jarnold@
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11 am - 8 pm Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres: Thursdays from 6-7pm from Thursdays Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres: Tuesday - Sunday mornings until 10 am - Sunday Tuesday Complimentary Coffee Service: Hour: Happy Traditional Tuesday - Wednesday: 11:30 am - 5 pm - Wednesday: Tuesday 11:30 am – 9 pm - Saturday: Thursday Sunday:
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Thursday - Saturday, 5:30 - 8 pm - Saturday, Thursday Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm - Saturday, Tuesday
Adults $29++, Friday, June 23 Friday, from 5:30 – 8 pm
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Children 5-12 $13++, Hop into 11 am - 2 pm Sunday Brunch: Sunday Pub Night: 5:30 - 8 pm Lunch: Dinner:
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RESERVATIONS online at the Clubhouse, Reservations welcomed are calling our Reservations Club Dining or by Line at through and appreciated Reservations greatly are (843) 715-0912. accepted up to 24 hours in advance of events cancellations are unless otherwise stated. DINING
June 3 for a private event. event. a private 3 for June Italian Buffet Italian Stations to include: Antipasto, Stations to include: Antipasto, - Grilled Eggplant, Local Vegeta Bread; bles, Caprese Salad, Garlic Grilled Italian Sausages with Roasted Red Peppers and Onions; Assorted Flatbread Pizzas; Ravi- oli with Three Cheeses & Tomato- Basil Sauce; Artisanal Pasta with Garlic, Basil and Fresh Tomatoes, Almonds; Prosecco Soaked Toasted Peaches with Shortcake and Frozen Lemons with Sorbet 72 Hour Cancellation Policy The Club Times • 10 available online. *Registration is also learn moreand signup! Contact Stephanieto June throughAugust. camps runningfrom We’ve got8great summer, areyou?! We arereadyfor Stephanie. be provided. Everyone must have a life jacket onboard. please bringitwithyou.*Ifyoudonothavealifejacket,onewill years ofageorolder. Ifyouhaveyourownkayakandlifejacket, Center at8:15am.Maximumof10peopleandmustbe16 tour along Broad Creek. Please plan to meet at the Harbour Join Warren Holland,Dockmaster, foraguidedkayaknature Thursday, June8at8:30am Kayak Tour Summer Camps Upcoming Events Member Services Member [email protected] Sign up with (843) 686-8810,ext.114 Stephanie Keene can help.SignupwithStephanie. Learn about injured sea turtle stranding response and how you Island haverequiredadjustmentsforourseaturtlepatrolstaff. storms, and anincreasing number ofvisitors to HiltonHead over the last 20 years. Obstacles such as beach re-nourishment, as statisticsforthearea ton Headprojectaswell will begiventotheHil- by whichtheynest.Focus sea turtlesandtheprocess exhibited by7speciesof the differentbehaviors ucation Charters.Learn er ofSpartinaMarineEd- Response Team and own- Kuehn, founderofSpartinaDolphinandSeaTurtle Stranding Join usforapresentationgivenbymarinebiologist,Amber provided), costis$10perperson. Offered every Monday at 10 am and Friday at 9 am(equipment Room, costis$10perperson. Offered every Thursday from 8:30 – 9:30 am in the Waterford Thursday, June22at4:30pmintheWaterford Room Speaker Series:7SpeciesofSeaTurtles Water Aerobics Weekly Yoga 11 • The Club Times
the season. Wednesday, July 19 July Wednesday, Sailing Lessons SAVE THE DATE: THE DATE: SAVE If you want to be a part want If you of the May River Sand BarMay River Trip to children and adults, however if however and adults, to children wmarshall@ “Learn to Sail” class, please sign up “Learn to Sail” class, a separate course for adults later ina separate course for there is enough interest we will run we interest is enough there with the Harbour Center; it is open with the Harbour Center; (843) 686-8813 Wanda Marshall Wanda Harbour Attendant Harbour wexfordplantation.com Boat builders are contributing to the A bilge pump should be the only So now I challenge you all to go and
the float switch as well. It should be freethe float switch as to float and have no obstructions. aslack of maintenance for bilge pumps in thethey are not always situated well; re- best location to do maintenance or bilge pumps It is my opinion that pair. should be replaced every 10 years and hoses inspected yearly then changed out at the same time as the bilge pump. Float switches checked for operation yearly. piece of equipment that operates when your battery switch is off, after all what good is it if the boat fills up but the pump is not on. In fact everyone should check their systems, turn the battery switch to off and ensure nothing is operational op- then lift the float switch; if it doesn’t erate I suggest that you look into making a modification. look see where your pumps are and just It’s problem. potential a have you if see better to find out now rather than when you need the bilge system to save your boat and possibly your life. Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Outing Docktails Saturday, June 24 June Saturday, Boating Basics: Wednesday, June 28 June Wednesday, Tuesday, June 6 at 5 pm June Tuesday, Docking Techniques HHI Circumnavigation Boys & Girls Club of & Girls Boys HHI Wednesday, June 21 from 4-5 pm 21 from June Wednesday,
wholland@ Dockmaster 843-686-8813 Warren Holland Warren wexfordplantation.com Bilge pumps are weyear a twice or once least At is the first responder, is the first responder, the secondary kicks in when the first re- sponder is unable to handle the situation. usually reliable little suckers; it takes a lot them,kill actually to however in many cases it is the electrical - system that fails before the pump. Bat pump,the powering to up not are teries orthe wiring is corroded or submerged, farthe pump is trying to push water too and in most cases uphill. All these factors go towards pump failure. should venture into that dark recess and Yes debris. of clear is pump the ensure even on new boats; they have dust and - offcuts, bits of sealant that may have bro ken loose, fiber glass will easily block a pump. Plus of course we should ensure free of oil and the bilge is clean anyway, any solvents, as these will also shorten the life of a bilge pump. While you are down there, it would be prudent to check Harbour News Harbour 6000 8000 2500 (GPH) 10,000+ 3000-3500 3500-4500 9000-10,000 Total Capacity Total
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mdryden@ h, what a boring subject, right?h, what a boring subject, about I agree, reading Yeah, thrilling.too not is pumps bilge Mark Dryden 843-686-8813
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Congratulations to the vessel and crew of Finally, captained Congratulations to the vessel and crew of Finally, by Bill Haverland! The crew landed over 30 Vermillion - A Trig the limit of 5 per crew member. keeping Snapper, ger fish, Red Snapper and various other species were caught and released. The fishing grounds, 42 miles off shore, has drivea flash on stored coordinates the and kept secret been in the Haverland vault, to be used in the future! O is the issue of redundancy; placement isis the issue of redundancy; placement also pretty important, if there is a com- partment that does not have free flow out of that compartment, then it needs primarya have you Also pump. bilge a primarypump, the bilge secondary a and But it is a subject close to my heart. equate bilge pump system; unfortunately athere are no real rules here but I found rough guide in my research. The Club Times • 12 answer any questions or reserve any time requests you may have answer anyquestionsorreservetimerequestsyoumayhave on theboardoutsideofGolfShop.We arealwayshappyto through Augustformostclubs.Theinformationalsheetisposted the beginningofsummerreciprocalprogram,whichwillrun for the summer and reciprocal play begins. May 30 kicked off I (843) 686-8812,ext.141 Director ofGolf Hunter Scott [email protected] Golf Shoppreparedfor Summer projects get hot and the golf begins to die down; some members leave get hotandthegolfbeginstodiedown;somemembersleave had a great time. June is the time of year when it starts to t wasacrazyMayhereintheGolfShopbutwesurvivedand Spring InvitationalResults Congratulations toourChampions,MCMcEvoyandTrish Wilson! Golf News operation fordailyplayanduse. pm during this time. Postaerification,the Clubreturns to normal 3 play andanyotherneeds.Shophourswillbemodifiedto9am– and drivingrangewillremainopentohelpfacilitatereciprocal facility projects.WhiletheGolfCourseisclosed,Shop closed June7-19foraerification,coursemaintenanceandvarious regarding reciprocalplayatothercourses. Unfortunately forushereatWexford, theCoursewillbe ago. in hislife,with theothershitover20years Volanakis. Thiswasthethirdhole-in-one Witnessed byHarronQaziand George who hitahole-in-oneMay18 onHole#13. Congratulations toJohn Cunningham, Hole-In-One [email protected] 1st Asst.GolfProfessional (843) 686-8812,ext.142 James Scales 13 • The Club Times Results Club ChampionshipClub Congratulations to our Men’s Overall Champion, David Jones; Men’s Men’s David Jones; Overall Champion, to our Men’s Congratulations Champion, Savannah Ladies Overall Zach Ruhlin; Overall Runner-Up, Mary Ann Soldo! Overall Runner-Up, Hylton; and Ladies
ment by the pool. ment by
Teaching Tip Teaching WWGA Spring Closer Spring WWGA Friday, June 30 at 4 pm Friday,
Thursday, June 1 at 9 am Thursday, etting out of bunkers can be a challenge.etting out of bunkers a fairway bunker 150Hitting a green from a challenge. Fairwayyards away is definitely with James Scales with Margaritaville Nine & Dine Margaritaville USGA Senior Open Qualifier USGA Bunker shots Bunker
Course Closed for Aerification Closed Course
Ensure your tempo is smooth and you keepEnsure your tempo is smooth and you Shift your feet into the sand for stability andShift your feet into the sand for stability Take at least one extra club. From 150 yards, at least one extra Take The ball should be positioned ever so slightlyThe ball should be positioned ever so Take a slightly open stance (feet aimed slight- a slightly open stance Take
Put 60 percent of your weight on your lead footPut 60 percent of your weight on your lead Mark Your Calendar Mark Your
Monday, June 5 – Tuesday, June 6 June 5 – Tuesday, Monday, Keep these thoughts in mind to produce success- Keep these thoughts in mind to produce followed by margaritas, dinner and entertain- margaritas, by followed
The format will be a couples 9-hole scrambleThe format Hit great Fairway great Fairway Hit Wednesday, June 7 – Monday, June 19 June 7 – Monday, Wednesday, make a smooth controlled swing. use your 160 yard club. ly left of the target for a right-handed golfer). Thely left of the target for a right-handed swing pathopen stance promotes an outside-to-in tohelps again, This, attack. of angle steeper a and second. ensure you hit the ball first and the sand further back in the stance compared to your normalfurther back in the stance compared to hit the ballfairway shots. This helps to ensure you before the sand.
your lower body quiet. Doing these ensures youyour lower body quiet. Doing these have to worry about falling off balance. don’t ful fairway bunker shots. G when you set up and keep it there throughout thewhen you set up and keep it there throughout entirety of the swing. bunker shots can be played very similarly to normalto very similarly played can be shots bunker with some slight adjustmentsfull swing shots, but The next time you successfully. to help us execute it to hit a long bunker shot, takefind yourself having into account: these considerations The Club Times • 14 ford Plantation. become themainfocusforstaffatWex- now puttingthepiecesofpuzzlebackhas beautiful oasis. The cleanup is completeand ing togethertorestoreWexford backtoits simply remarkablewiththecommunityjoin- efforts ofpropertiesandcommonareawere I mon areaandgolfcourse Golf CourseSuperintendent
1,200 stumpsweregroundandcleaned Removed over1,500treesfromthecom- 843-686-8808, ext.125 wexfordplantation.com Lowcountry eight months ago. Cleanup Lowcountry eightmonthsago.Cleanup thew leftapathofdestructiononthe t’s hardtobelievethatHurricaneMat- BEFORE Jaime Matthews jmatthews@ Greens &GroundsNews Tree andDebris Continued onNextPage Removal
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Director ofGreens&Grounds AFTER (843) 686-8808,ext.121 wexfordplantation.com Chris Neff BEFORE cneff@ Yorkshire
BEFORE Landscape Superintendent (843) 686-8808,ext.124 wexfordplantation.com Billy Dearman bdearman@
AFTER AFTER 15 • The Club Times AFTER AFTER ongratulations to Berni Escobar Calderon for being nominated by his coworkers and selected the Quarter Employee of by management as Employee of the 1st Quarter of 2017. Berni has worked in for Wexford at Maintenance Course Golf outstanding work10 years, and has shown performance! C BEFORE BEFORE Hole No. 3 No.
Fairways June 6-15 June Golf Course Croquet Lawn Croquet Restoration REMINDERS Common AreaCommon AERIFICATION Replaced over 10,000 bales of Installed 19,000 square feet of Installed 20,000 square feet ofInstalled 20,000 square June 7-19: Greens, Tees, Approaches &Approaches Tees, Greens, 7-19: June Installed 60 large trees on HolesInstalled 60 large trees The restoration of the common August 1-7: Greens, Tees & Approaches & Tees Greens, August 1-7: Replaced over 4,000 bales of pineof bales Replaced over 4,000 Installed 3,370 plants and trees to plants and trees Installed 3,370
Golf Course Restoration straw to the common area beds straw to the common #3 and #8 to date. Tree pallet is Mag- #3 and #8 to date. Tree andCypress Bald Maple, Red nolia, Holly Trees. and golf course will continue over if not more. The staff the next year, accom- to diligently working be will plish the goals of Phase 1 and Phase 2 on the Common Area and the plan set by Arnold Palmer Design for re- placing lost trees on the Golf Course. The first stages of work will continue Once into the early parts of summer. the weather conditions reach a point estab- for detrimental be could that lishment of plant material, we will cease restoration work until the fall communicatedwill be season. This through weekly E-Blast. Celebration Bermuda. Empire Zoysia Continued from Page 14 Page from Continued pine straw to the natural area floor. pine straw to the natural area floor. date in Phase 1 of the restoration date in Phase 1 of the The Club Times • 16 Berthelsen andJohnCunningham. Roger FreedmanandFoundationTrustees Sandy you toourpoliceforce”.JimHickswasjoinedby “We verymuchvaluethisopportunitytosaythank the lawandkeepourcommunitysafe.Headded those officerswhoworkhardeverydaytouphold want toshowourappreciationandrespectfor the Sheriff,JimsaidWexford andtheFreedmans Park inHiltonHead.Inpresentingthepassesto plimentary visitandlunchattheAerialAdventure Department andtheirguestswillreceiveacom- 100 membersoftheBeaufortCountySheriff’s Freedman whoverykindlydonatedthepasses, the ownersofAerialAdventure,Roger&Pam who raised$10,000tosponsortheprogramand Through thegenerosityofWexford members part oftheFoundation’s “SendaHero”program. F wexfordplantation.com Deb Perlozzo ASC Administrator FOUNDATION (843) 686-8820 dperlozzo@ passes to Aerial Adventure on May 9, as passes toAerialAdventureonMay9,as Sheriff P.J. Tanner withcomplimentary oundation ChairJimHickspresented WEXFORD ASC News NEWS
make working atWexford arewardingexperience. you would never know we had a major hurricane 8 months ago.Thank You! You thew. Although there are still some non-compliant members, forthe most part, all hadandstillhavethemonumental taskofrestorationduetoHurricaneMat- tion beautifulagain.TheAdministration, aswelltheASC,recognizesthatwe T T Former SecurityChiefChuckChapmanassistedwiththewriting ofthisarticle. are missed;Brucewillbemissed.We wish himthebestinhisretirement! could. Thesearetraitsthatallemployeesshouldpossess. Goodemployees visitors withrespect,aserviceofalwaystryingtobe ashelpfulhe friendly smile. We will remember that he always greeted residents and of Wexford. Heshowedusthatonecoulddothejobasrequired,witha ferent. We willrememberhisdedicationtodutyandtheresidents night shift,ashiftthatherequested. while thatisbecausehehasspentthelastfewyearscoveringmid- which almostneverhappens.ForthosethathavenotseenBrucefora those rarefinds,whostartedandendedhissecuritycareerwith Wexford, one that remains for an extended period of time is rare. Bruce is one of In thisprofessionitiscommonforemployeestoturnover, andfinding liked Wexford, hisfellowemployeesandthepeoplethatheworkedfor. to home,notBruce;hemadethetripwithoutfailforlast17years.He some distance.Whilemightconsiderseekingemploymentcloser side ofRidgeland,makinghisdailycommutetoandfromworkquite efficiently completedinatimelymanner. his shift,alongwithanyothertaskingwere He alwaysmadesurethedailyassignmentsof Supervisor, apositionthathetookseriously. he provedhimselfandwaspromotedtoShift had notbeenseenforawhile.Overtheyears for aresidenttoask,“WhereisBruce”ifhe by themembership;itwasnotuncommon was oneofthoseofficerswhowell-known being abletocompleteanytaskassigned.He do whathadtobedonemake theirpropertiesandWexford Planta- applaud themembershipfor theircourage,patienceandwillingnessto he lastfewmonthshavebeen verystressfulformanyofyou.Iwantto Way togo,Wexford! We eachmoveoninlifeandleave something behind.Bruceisno dif- Bruce movedtoSouthCarolinaandsettledinJasperCountyout- into therequirementsofposition,reflectingaworkethic 28, after17yearsofservice,Bruceretired.easilymoved his monthIwanttorecognizeOfficerBruceBennett.OnMay Salute toBruce Security News [email protected] Marvin Morrison Chief ofSecurity (843) 686-8817 17 • The Club Times ETC Black Tie Bingo Tie Black ETC
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4 5 Clubhouse Closed 6 7 8 Kayak Tour 9 Water Aerobics 10 Golf Course Closed: Docktails Ladies Bridge Yoga Mah Jongg USGA Senior Open Qualifier Junior USTA Tournament 3D Discussion USGA Senior Open Qualifier Traditional Happy Hour Junior USTA Tournament Prime Rib Night Water Aerobics Croquet Lawn Closed Mah Jongg — Aerification — Croquet Lawn & Golf Course Closed - Aerification Tennis Camp 11 12 Clubhouse Closed 13 14 15 16 Water Aerobics 17 3D Discussion Ladies Bridge Yoga Mah Jongg Clubhouse Closed Junior USTA Tournament Water Aerobics Traditional Happy Hour Summer Cellar for Dinner Mah Jongg Stocking Tasting Croquet Lawn & Golf Course Closed - Aerification Golf Course Closed - Aerification All Sports Camp 18 19 Clubhouse Closed 20 21 22 Yoga 23 Board Meeting 24 Father’s Day Brunch 3D Discussion Ladies Bridge Speaker Series: Water Aerobics Pub Night with Pops Water Aerobics Boating Basics: 7 Species of Sea Turtles Mah Jongg HHI Circumnavigation Mah Jongg Docking Techniques Traditional Happy Hour Tennis Social with Long Cove Golf Course Closed - Aerification Hop into Summer Italian Buffet Golf Camp 25 26 Clubhouse Closed 27 28 29 30 Water Aerobics Golf Course Closed Boys & Girls Club Yoga Mah Jongg Wine & Wickets 3D Discussion of HHI Boat Outing Traditional Happy Hour Nine & Dine Water Aerobics Ladies Bridge Margaritaville Mah Jongg All Sports Camp 31 Visit www.wexfordplantation.com for weekly golf and tennis schedules.