CLUB TIMES
VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 3 •APRIL 2017
GOLF
EDITION
111 Wexford Club Drive | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | (843) 686-8810 | www.wexfordplantation.com
Table of Welcome
Contents Dear Wexford Property Owners:
Message from the GM, 2
Letter From the Board President, 3
About this Issue, 3
Golf News, 4-5
RBC Heritage, 5
Member Services News, 6
Member Profile, 7
Welcome New Members, 8
Security News, 8
Greens & Grounds News, 9
Clubhouse Corner, 10-11
Tennis News, 12
Harbour News, 13
Spotlight on Members, 14-15
Calendar, 16
The Club Times • 2
Wexford
Briefly
Board of Directors - Officers:
President:
Paul Klasing
Vice President:
Harry Mellon
Secretary:
Bruce Murchison
Treasurer:
Sue MacCormack
Directors:
Richard Berthelsen
Bob Cherichella
Frank Fernalld
Lesley Green
George Volanakis
Administration Office:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
843-686-6950
As the days grow longer, our spePool News
cial Island comes to life, and the HHI
I am delighted to report that we
flurry of activity includes Wexford
have ordered new pool furniture.
Plantation! We will experience anOur existing chaise lounges, umbrelother very busy April with Heritage
las, tables and chairs have outgrown
and Easter falling in the same week.
their useful lives. The commercial
We are pleased to report that Hargrade furniture should be delivered
bour Town Yacht Club will once
by about the third week of April, and
again provide our members with
Susan Fishel
will include 40 new stackable chaise
rides to the Heritage tournament on General Manager/COO lounges and chaise tables constructthe Club’s classic yacht, The Mysed of recycled marine grade polymer
tique. They are providing a great time schedule
frame (doesn’t absorb heat) and a fabric sling.
We think that you will be pleased with the new
this year, but don’t wait too long to make reservalook on the pool deck, including our new potted
tions. We’re looking forward to Blessing of the
plants!
Fleet, Heritage Grill nights, the Spring Carnival,
Our programming has come a long way to reand Easter Brunch plus all of the golf and tennis
flect the diverse ages and families who call Wexevents!
ford home. This year, we are once again offering
New Security Gate System
8 summer camps — two Golf Camps, two Tennis
Camps, and the always popular All Sports Camp.
As Chief Marvin Morrison reported in last
Sign-ups have started; join us for the Junior Fair
month’s magazine, we will soon begin installing a
on April 28th to learn more.
new security gate system. Applications by Design
As our community has wonderfully become
(ABDi) is a comprehensive access control solumore diverse, sharing some of our amenities betion for gated communities. Founded 11 years
comes a bit more challenging. After serious disago, they currently have 500 active clients. There
cussion with the members, the Social Commitare many advantages to this updated system: realtee and the Board, we have confirmed the Adult
time access to data, integration to our Club SoftSwim time to be from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monware system (Jonas), highly customizable, and
days through Thursdays. We are in the process
user friendly. Property owners will receive a lowof ordering signage announcing our Adult Only
profile gate access tab for their vehicles. This new
swim times, and our pool attendants will assist
system will allow us to terminate access control
in enforcement once they start working for the
when a property changes owners.
season. We encourage our families to join us on
Members can manage guest lists online; party
Friday evenings at the pool.
lists can be easily entered. Residents can elect to
be notified automatically when their guests arrive
Hurricane Restoration
at the gate! This is a better and more accurate inFinally, Hurricane Restoration continues. In
tegrated online pass request system. There is a call
this issue, you will find a separate communicaauthorization (voicemail) system that will allow
tion piece that outlines priorities for common
residents to leave a voicemail authorizing guests
area restoration, including a tree and plant palor contractors directly into the access control sysette that was developed by professional landscape
tem; it handles multiple calls simultaneously with
planners and the golf course architect with inno more annoying busy signals. From a security
put from staff. There is also a separate plan for
the golf course for the most critical areas. We
standpoint, we will have reports showing who
have started to replace damaged cart path areas.
has been granted access to the property, and the
Screens will be installed along fencing, to hide
time saving of this new system means increased
visible areas, such as the boat trailer storage area.
productivity and allows for better staff utilizaThe staff and I are grateful for your compliments
tion; it will allow our staff to concentrate on their
and patience as we continue recovery and restoprimary responsibility — greeting members and
ration from Hurricane Matthew.
guests, and ensuring the safety and well-being of
As always, I look forward to seeing you around
our Wexford property owners. Stay tuned as we
your
Club!
install this new software and begin transitioning
to an up-to-date security gate system.
Susan
LET T ER FR OM TH E B OARD P RE S I D E NT
Golf season in full swing at Wexford
Hello Friends and Neighbors,
W
ell, that was a rather mild winter for a change.
I didn’t see any front yard water features frozen
solid this year!! Our yards
are coming back and flowers are blooming making our community as beautiful as
ever. The scars of Matthew are still visible but with each project completed the
damages are less visible on our streets and
in those homes with significant damage.
Much work still to do but I’m confident
we have the leadership and the resources
Paul Klasing
to continue the restoration task at hand.
President
This issue of the Club Times is focused
on the Golf Course, Golf Activities, Golf
Course Maintenance Crew, and Golf Shop Leadership Teams.
First of all I hope we all appreciate the attention to detail, passion and professionalism of our Golf Maintenance Crew and
Pro Shop.
It has been an “Extraordinary” (not in a good way!) five
months for our Golf Course Maintenance Team led by Chris
Neff. Chris’ crew is comprised of many hard-working folks
who are already busy when we wake up every morning. This
crew overcomes the challenges of heat/humidity in the summer and the chilling cold mornings during our “winter.” We
all see (and hear) these folks blowing, mowing, and cleaning up
the course and driving range so each round of golf for owners
and guests is safe and enjoyable.
The maintenance crew has their plate full with restoration
projects for the cart paths, turf, bunkers, and replanting trees/
shrubs in the areas destroyed by Matthew. The crew almost
always has a smile and a wave for the golfers as we work our
way around the course. I know they always appreciate a thank
you from the players when we are out on the links.
The Golf Shop Team, led by Scott Hunter is always ener-
getic and enthusiastic to help out in any way they can. Their
expertise in the technical aspects of playing golf for players
of all levels is invaluable. In addition to their coaching and
teaching activities, they are quite fluent in organizing and conducting events, tournaments and weekly matches for small and
large groups of members and our guests. It always amazes me
how positive and supportive Scott and his staff are while the
golfers are struggling to find that perfect swing. I encourage
you to take the time to stop by the Golf Shop and check out
the new merchandise which just arrived. While you are there
take the time to thank them for their efforts to make playing
golf at Wexford fun and relaxing, while also helping us control
our frustration on the links!
Susan, Scott and Chris will share many more details in this
issue about where we are and what is new in the golf program,
including restoration and upcoming programs to help us enjoy
and improve our game.
I think it is safe to say that we have a very valuable asset in
our golf course. The Golf Maintenance crew and Golf Shop
Teams both deserve our appreciation and a pat on the back for
everything they do on a daily basis to make our course, facilities and golf experience everything we could expect.
Safety Reminder
An operator/driver of a golf cart must have a current driver’s license; it is our policy. Our Security Staff can and will
intervene if necessary. We have had some close calls in the last
12 months and one injury is too many.
In closing, please slow down on the roads, as many children
and visitors will come through the gates in the coming weeks
and months. Avoid distracted driving, and I hope you have a
wonderful and safe spring with your friends and families.
Take Care,
Paul
CLUB TIMES
VOLUME XXX
I, ISSUE 3 •AP
RIL 2017
3 • The Club Times
ABOUT THIS ISSUE
In honor of the highly anticipated Masters and
Heritage weeks, this issue highlights all things golf
— from a junior golfer member profile to the
benefits of turfgrass on the course.
111 Wexford
Club Drive |
Hilton Head
Island, SC 29928
| (843) 686-8
810 | www.w
exfordplantation.c
om
Scott Hunter
Director of Golf
(843) 686-8812, ext. 141
[email protected]
Golf News
Get ready for a
busy month
S
pring has arrived; what a wonderful time in the
Lowcountry! With tournaments, clinics and new
merchandise arriving every week, it will be a busy
and fun month at the
Club. Along with
new merchandise and
apparel, many companies have released
their new products,
such as the Epic product line from Callaway, the new Pro-V1
golf ball from Titleist, and the O-works
putter line from Odyssey. This month kicks off with our
April Fool’s Nine & Dine and wraps up with our Spring
Invitational, where Dick Garner and Bob Grassi (above)
look to defend their title.
James Scales
1st Asst. Golf Professional
(843) 686-8812, ext. 142
[email protected]
Teaching Tip with James Scales
Use less wrists for more
consistent pitching
W
hen hitting pitch shots, one of the most important aspects
is consistency. Consistency in pitching, as in all golf shots,
is achieved through consistent ball striking. Inconsistent
ball striking affects both distance and direction. During my time
teaching golf, I have found that the most common hindrance to consistent ball striking is too much wrist action in the swing. Excessive
wrist action usually causes inconsistent hits such as fat or thin shots.
To hit pitch shots more consistently, use less wrist hinge in the
back swing and turn the body and arms together. When making the
down swing back through the ball, the body and arms should again
turn together through impact to hit the shot. This is a simple move
that will help make your pitching a lot more controlled and consistent.
Incorrect
Correct
New
Merchandise
Titleist Golf Balls Special
Buy 3 dozen Personalized Titleist Golf Balls and receive a 4th for FREE. *Contact the Golf Shop to preorder or for details.
PGA Junior League
Register at Hilton Head Island
Junior Golf Association (HHIJGA)
to get your child playing in the
PGA Junior League this summer.
See the Golf Shop for details!
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Golf Shop Masters Pool
Pick 4 players, best two scores
count each day. The cost is $10 per
entry, with a maximum of two entries.
Follow along at the Golf Shop with
our Live Scoreboard!
When practicing, place the golf ball slightly towards the back of
your stance and lean your weight about 60% onto your front foot.
Hit pitch shots this way with all your wedges to better your ball strike
and see how the golf ball reacts differently when hit with different
golf clubs.
Proper Pitching Technique
Mark Your Calendar
Ladies Guest Day
Thursday, April 6
Masters Pro is your partner
Men’s Day
Saturday, April 8
Masters Pro is your partner
RBC Heritage Men’s Day
Tournament
Saturday, April 15,
9:00 am Shotgun
Every team is paired with a
PGA Tour Pro playing in the
RBC Heritage.
Spring Invitational
Friday, April 28Saturday, April 29
We encourage all members to
participate! Men’s and Women’s
Divisions,Two-Person event
(Member & Member or
Member & Guest).
Round 1: Front 9 Better Ball,
Back 9 Shamble
Round 2: Front 9 Modified
Alternate Shot, Back 9 Scramble
Golf Instruction
Tuesday, April 4, 10-11 am
Ladies Clinic
Friday, April 21, 11 am-1 pm
Skills Enhancement Clinic
Tuesday, April 25, 10-11 am
Ladies Clinic
Did you know Wexford has a Hole-InOne club? Any Wexford members are invited to join! Members of the Hole-In-One
club will be billed $10 for every hole-in-one
made (there is no initial fee); that money will
go towards any “bar” bill, with the remaining
money added to your credit book. Already this
year we’ve had three Hole-In-Ones. Contact
the Golf Shop if you want to be added to the
club!
Congratulations to David Lomasney (right)
who hit a hole-in-one on Hole 6 on Sunday, March 26!
49th ANNUAL
RBC HERITAGE
April 10-16, 2017
Boat Transportation
As Wexford members, you
are invited to step aboard
Harbour Town Yacht Club’s
(HTYC) Mystique and enjoy
an hour cruise over to Harbour Town during Heritage
Weekend. HTYC will offer
a ferry service from the Wexford Harbour Center to Harbour Town Thursday, April
13 through Sunday, April 16.
The cost is $20 each way and
includes transportation, beer, wine, water and light snacks.
Thursday–Saturday: Depart Wexford at 9:20 am, 11:20 am
Thursday–Saturday: Depart Harbour Town at 4:35 pm, 6:35 pm
Sunday: Depart Wexford at 11 am, 1:20 pm, 3:20 pm
Sunday: Depart Harbour Town at 4:35 pm, 6:35 pm
For reservations, call (843) 671-1400. Your Wexford account will be billed
for the trip (including “no shows”).
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Easter Saturday Hours
Saturday, April 15
The Driving Range will be closed
from 9:30 – 11 am for the Spring
Carnival and Egg Hunt activities.
Hole-In-One Club
Member Services
Stephanie Keene
[email protected]
(843) 686-8810, ext. 114
Upcoming Events
Weekly Yoga
Offered every Thursday from 8:45-9:45 am in the Clubhouse.
The cost is $10 per person. *Yoga will not be offered on April 13.
Water Aerobics
Beginning Monday, April 3, water aerobics will be held every
Monday & Friday at the Wexford pool at 9:00 AM. Aerobics
equipment provided. $10 per person.
Wexford’s 4-Week Boot Camp
Wednesdays & Fridays from 9-10 am beginning April 5 and
ending April 28
This super fun, high-energy, fat-burning, hour-long outdoor
session will be led by a certified Conviction Training Facility trainer. Each workout comes with modifications for beginners, intermediate and
advanced levels of particiINFO/REGISTER
pants. All equipment and
instruction is provided by Conviction Training Facility and
each session will be a new and different workout! This program is a fantastic “kick in the pants” to get you beach ready!
Wexford’s boot camp has a maximum of 16 participants and a
minimum of 8 with a deadline on April 1. The entire month
of fat blasting good times is only $149.
Hilton Head Island Knowledge,
Culture & Ecology Seminar
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Friday, April 7 from 11 am – 2 pm in the Waterford Room
Do you want to learn more about Hilton Head Island? Then
please join us for this fascinating seminar on all that this island has to offer! The seminar is broken up into three categories of island knowledge, culture and ecology that cover
everything from fun activities available to the area’s Gullah
and Civil War history to the wildlife found in local waterways. Upon completion, you will officially be certified as an
Island Ambassador. Lunch will be available at $20++ per person; however, this program is free. Reservations are available
online or by calling (843) 715-0912.
Join us at the
JUNIOR FAIR
April 28th • 4:30-6:00 pm at the Clubhouse
Sign up and learn more about
Wexford’s youth programs!
Early Registration
through April 28th
MEMBER PROFILE
Future Faces of Golf: Meet the Hylton Family
By Kelly Cody
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Left:
The Hylton family
Above:
James Hylton
Below:
Savannah Hylton
FUN FACT
When asked who their greatest
inspiration is in golf, both James and
Savannah quickly responded:
Arnold Palmer.
has daily training and workouts with her
five coaches in the afternoons at JPGA.
To give you an idea of what a typical
weekday looks like in Savannah’s world
— she starts her day with Yoga/stretching, goes to school from 9 am - 12:30
pm, golfs from 1-5 pm, then works out
from 5-6 pm. This young lady’s dedication is evident in every word she speaks
and every time she tees up the ball. She
is #1 on the Wexford Women’s Golf
Team, and her list of accomplishments
on the Hurricane Junior Tour continues
to grow weekly. This summer, Savannah
will travel to Palm Springs California,
where she will compete against some
of the world’s top junior golfers, in the
FCG Callaway Junior World Championship! Upon completion of high
school, she plans to attend a Division I
college and play golf on that team, with
the end goal of becoming a professional
women’s golfer and joining the LPGA.
Hunter Hylton is the youngest at
age 8. He also attends Island Academy.
Last summer he participated in the PGA
Junior League and he enjoys the Junior
Golf Clinics offered by Wexford. With three aspiring golf-driven children, two cats and two dogs, Heather
is a wonder mom, and someone deeply
adored and respected by her children.
The best advice James has ever been given comes from his mother — “Always do
what makes you happy.” And while their
father, Mike Hylton, doesn’t live on Hilton Head, he plays a huge role in the
success of the children and also supports
their golf careers every step of the way.
The future of golf is truly looking
bright for these children.
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hile golf is a highly-regarded sport by many
Wexford owners, we typically don’t think of it as such among
our youth. However, after meeting the
Hylton family, you will surely see it differently.
Although Heather Dobbs-Hylton
can’t swing a club, she has one child who
will soon graduate college with a degree
in Professional Golf Management and
two others currently at Island Academy
who are well on their way to following
in their older brother’s footsteps. So how
did they get there? Let’s start from the
beginning.
At about the age of 5, living in Athens, Georgia, James Hylton expressed an
interest in golf and what started out as
weekly practice with three friends soon
turned into the development of the Athens Area Junior League, which was the
start of something great for James — and
the entire Hylton family. James’ coach
from Athens mentored him through
school and helped him pass the PGA
Playing Ability Test on his first try during his senior year of high school. (The
36-hole playing ability test for golf is
something you must pass if you want to
become a PGA Professional, and just to
give you an idea of the difficulty — fewer
than 20% of those taking the test achieve
a passing score.) Since then, James has
interned at Colleton River and Grandfather Golf & Country Club in Linville,
North Carolina, and this summer he will
intern at The Honors Course in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is currently a
Senior at Clemson University, majoring
in Professional Golf Management.
Savannah Hylton, 14 years old, grew
up watching James and was also inspired
by and had a desire to excel in the game
of golf. Wanting to support Savannah’s
passion, Heather learned about the Junior Players Golf Academy, which is ultimately what brought them to Hilton
Head Island. Savannah attends Island
Academy for her academic school and
Welcome New Property Owners
Bob & Pam
Spaulding
3 Plumbridge Lane
Clayton & Kay
Emmert
6 Berkshire Court
John & Leslie
Doerr
17 Yorkshire Drive
Brad & Claudia
Emmert
34 Yorkshire Drive
Gary & Cat Socha
8 Wicklow Drive
Summertime Traffic
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Security News
Marvin Morrison
Chief of Security
[email protected]
(843) 686-8817
S
ummertime is right around the corner, which means our children
and grandchildren are out and about, playing sometimes near the
street, without attention to the potential danger vehicles pose.
Their safety often depends on the skill and reaction time of the driver. Children are not the only potential hazards for driving in Wexford.
Additional dangers include golf carts, bicyclists, joggers, walkers, pets,
construction traffic and some very tight roadways. Please remember that
when vehicles enter Wexford, they are moving through your neighborhood. Together, we need to encourage all drivers to use extra caution
and drive within the posted speed limits, stopping at all posted stop areas
within Wexford.
Greens & Grounds News
Jaime Matthews
Chris Neff
Billy Dearman
Golf Course Superintendent
Director of Greens & Grounds
Landscape Superintendent
843-686-8808, ext. 125
jmatthews@
wexfordplantation.com
(843) 686-8808, ext. 121
cneff@
wexfordplantation.com
(843) 686-8808, ext. 124
bdearman@
wexfordplantation.com
B
Photos courtesy L.B. McCarty, Clemson University
H
The Benefits of Turfgrass
ealthy turfgrass is a great place
to run and play, especially on the
golf course. Not only is it nontoxic and lead-free, but it also offers several
other environmental benefits.
We all know it can get extremely hot
in the Lowcountry during the summer
months. One of the great things about living
next to a golf course is that it keeps it cooler.
Grass can be up to 30° degrees cooler than
asphalt and 14° cooler than bare ground. It’s
hard to imagine how hot it would feel without the golf course in our backyard!
Along with the cooler temperatures,
grass can clean out impurities that are produced naturally. Water runoff and erosion
can be extremely detrimental to the environment. Many impurities can run off or
leach into our bodies of water. When it
rains, that excess water will begin to run
and drain towards the waterways. The
grass will help to reduce sediment and
pollutants from entering our waterways.
Turfgrass roots also purify the water as it
leaches through the soil into the aquifers.
Along with cleaning the water, it will also
clean the air. Can you imagine how bad
our pollen season would be if grass wasn’t
around to clean some of it?
All that said, one of the greatest benefits to turf is oxygen production. A
2,500-squarefoot yard absorbs carbon dioxide and releases enough oxygen daily for
a family of four. A golf course fairway on
average can absorb 1,500 pounds of carbon
dioxide a year!
Besides providing a beautiful backdrop
and place for golf recreation, turfgrass is
great for us and the environment.
Hurricane
Restoration
Before
After
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Clubhouse Medians
Clubhouse Corner
Frank M. Copeland III
Erica Pepper
Jennifer Arnold
Executive Chef
Food & Beverage Director
Special Events Coordinator
843-686-8810, ext. 160
fcopeland@
wexfordplantation.com
843-686-8810, ext. 165
epepper@
wexfordplantation.com
(843) 686-8810 ext. 162
jarnold@
wexfordplantation.com
Reservations are welcome at the Clubhouse, online through Club Dining or
by calling our Reservations Line directly at (843) 715-0912.
Reservations are greatly appreciated and cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours in advance of events unless otherwise stated.
Heritage Grill Nights
Thursday, April 13 – Saturday, April 15 from 5:30-8 pm
Saturday, April 8
5 pm Ceremony & Cocktails
6 pm Dinner
Dinner Entrée Selections: Slow Roasted and
Sliced Angus Beef Brisket, Coca Cola-Worcestershire BBQ Sauce, Fried Vidalia Onions ~or~
Jumbo Sautéed Shrimp Scampi with LemonGarlic-White Wine Sauce
Reservations are kindly requested by Wednesday, April 5 — please indicate your entrée selection when making your reservation!
*Our 72-hour cancellation policy applies to this
event.This menu will be offered in place of our a la
carte menu.
Adults: $30++,
Children 5-12 years old: $15++
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SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, May 6
Children’s Cooking Class from
10:30-11:30 am; Recommended for ages 5+
Sunday, May 14
Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 am - 1:30 pm;
seatings on the half hour
Join us after your day at the Heritage tournament or just because! We
will feature some of Wexford’s favorites, including steaks and fresh,
local catches! The a la carte menu will showcase oysters on the half
shell, local fish, slow roasted prime rib, prime steaks and chops with a
great selection of soups, salads, baked potatoes, spring vegetables and
desserts. These evenings are guaranteed to be sell-outs so please make
your reservations early!
Golf Party Essentials
Hosting a Masters or Heritage party this month? No golf-themed party
is complete without these essentials! Enjoy!
Tina’s Egg Salad
Ingredients
6 eggs, Boiled,
Peeled, Chopped
and Chilled
4 Tbsp. Chopped
Celery,Very Fine
1 Tbsp. Chopped
Chives
1/3 Cup Mayo
1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
Directions
Combine Eggs, Celery, Chives with
Salt and Pepper. Mix Mayo and Dijon
together and add to egg mixture.
Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Arnold Palmer
Option to spike it!
2 oz Unsweet Tea
2 oz Lemonade
(Optional) 1.5 oz Vodka — For
an extra twist use lemon vodka
or a sweet tea vodka!
Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Spring Carnival &
Egg Hunt
Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 16
Seatings at 11 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 1:45 pm
Jackets Requested, Reservations Required
Saturday, April 15
Join the Easter Bunny at our annual Spring Carnival and Egg
Hunt! The Egg Hunt will begin at 10:30 am on the Driving Range. We’ll have bounce houses, face painting, carnival
games and more from 10:30 – 12:30. Then hop on over to the
Clubhouse for our BBQ Buffet, which will be offered from
11:30 am – 3 pm (open seating inside and outside).
The lunch buffet will be offered in place of our regular a la carte
lunch menu.
Adults: $20++, Ages 6-12: $12++, Ages 3-5: $8
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSURES
Our buffet will feature all the holiday favorites including a
soup and salad station, carving stations, southern sides and
homemade desserts!
Please indicate the ages of all the children in your party
and let us know in advance if you’ll need a booster seat or
highchair please.
72-hour cancellation policy applies.
Adults: $39.50++, Children 5-12: $18++,
Children 3-5: $9++, Children 2 and under complimentary
Closed for lunch on Thursday,April 13
Close at 1:30 pm on Saturday,April 22
Close at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 5
Deep Eddy
Vodka Tasting
Friday, April 21 from 5:30 – 8 pm
Deep Eddy is distilled in
a state of the art column
still that creates a cleaner,
smoother and better finished product. They use
the finest water from Texas aquifers that is
filtered over charcoal six times slowly and
gently. Their vodkas are made with nothing
but premium juices, essential oils, natural
sweeteners and local honey.
Lunch will be served on the veranda and in
the Waterford room on Wednesday, May 10
Close at 1:30 pm on May 20
Soup and Salad Social
Sunday, April 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Featured Soups — Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Basil oil and
Micro Basil, She Crab Soup
Salad Station — Wedge Salads,
Mixed Greens, Caesar Salad
Salad Accompaniments — Tomato,
Cucumber, Red Onion, Croutons,
Apple, Chopped Egg, Chopped
Bacon, Anchovies, Chopped Bacon
Carving Station — Spiral Cut
Maple Ham, Grilled Tri-tip Steak,
Mac and Cheese, Baked Potatoes
Broccoli
Desserts — Tiramisu & Cookies
This menu will be offered in place of
our regular Pub Night a la carte dinner menu.
Adults: $24++, Children 5-12: $13++,
Children under 5 complimentary
Hours of Operation
DINING
Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner: Thursday - Saturday, 5:30 - 8 pm
Sunday Brunch: 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday Pub Night: 5:30 - 8 pm
BAR SERVICE
Tuesday - Wednesday: 11:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm
Bar hours are subject to change depending on volume.
Complimentary Coffee Service:
Tuesday - Sunday mornings until 10 am
Traditional Happy Hour:
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres: Thursdays from 6-7pm
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RESERVATIONS
Reservations are welcomed at the Clubhouse, online
through Club Dining or by calling our Reservations Line at
(843) 715-0912. Reservations are greatly appreciated and
cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours in advance of events
unless otherwise stated.
TO GO ORDERS
To go orders can be placed by calling (843) 686-8821.
Patrick Mason
Director of Tennis
(843) 686-8816, ext. 150
pmason@
wexfordplantation.com
Tennis
News
Mike Pollard
Head Tennis Professional
(843) 686-8816, ext. 152
mpollard@
wexfordplantation.com
Congratulations
to Trew’s team
Congratulations to Dwight Trew, whose USTA
Men’s 55+ 8.5 team won the USTA Southern
Championships. During the four days of tennis,
Dwight’s team went undefeated against Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, and
then defeated Louisiana in the finals to take home
the title!
Tennis Tip:
Making too many errors in doubles matches?
M
any times during a doubles match when we
start making too many errors, we tend to
panic and speed up the points. This rushing
of our shots creates even more errors!
Next time this starts to happen, instead of speeding things up, have
you and your partner both play back on the baseline. Your goal is to
slow down, and create more time for you both to hit your shots. Also,
slow your swing speed down, and start aiming higher over the net.
Mark Your Calendar
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Ladies Member Guest
Friday, April 21 from 9 am-12 pm
Tennis Social with Palmetto Bluff
Friday, April 28 from 2-4 pm
Wexford is hosting this year’s tennis social
event. Sign-up sheet is in the downstairs bulletin
board. See Patrick or Mike for more details.
Tennis Trivia
Billie Jean King won the 1966 Wimbledon Women’s championships, collecting $50 as her winnings. Compare that to 2016, where
Serena Williams won 2.4 MILLION dollars!
Mark Dryden
Harbourmaster
843-686-8813
mdryden@
wexfordplantation.com
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Warren Holland
Dockmaster
843-686-8813
wholland@
wexfordplantation.com
Let the joystick be with you
Mark Your Calendar
America’s Boating Course
Saturday, April 1 at 8 am
Blessing of the Fleet
Saturday, April 8 at 5 pm
Docktails
Tuesday, April 11 at 5 pm
is, I believe, a trademark name for the
autopilot and the throttles that will talk
to one another and once set will hold the
boat in just one spot, no anchor needed.
In reality this type of thing gives you a
more controlled approach to anchoring,
particularly in less than ideal conditions.
There is also less wear and tear on
the engines and gearboxes, the shift is
essentially smoother and the computer
doesn’t hesitate, so no more grating
of gears. Have you ever watched one
of those GUN (Australian for highly
skilled) charter captains back down on
a fish? He deftly uses the throttles to
feather the boat keeping the lines behind. Now, with a joystick control, you
can do that as well!
There is, of course, a word of warning. This, like so many other wonderful things on a modern boat, is an “aid
to navigation” (yes you still need the
knowledge and experience of the Captain). The system is very complex and
has a fair amount of redundancy built
in, but I will bet that on a day when you
least expect it, the system will fail.
On a final note, if you are using one
of these systems attached to outboards,
try not to look at the engines, they move
independently of one another and it is
very off putting, at least to me anyway.
I learned to keep an eye on an outboard
motor to know exactly where it is point-
ed. When watching these independent
outboards operate, it reminds me a little
of that famous Irish dance guy. His legs
are flailing about all over the place and
the rest of him doesn’t move; very unsettling.
Small Craft Advisory
I hope that some of you have noticed
that we are flying a red triangle flag from
the flag pole during
windy or inclement
weather. When you
see just one pennant
that means there is a
small craft advisory,
so think twice about
leaving the harbour.
If you see 2 triangles, there has been
a small craft warning
issued, and I suggest you turn around
and go back to your slip as the weather
outside is “frightful.”
Also look for the new white board
on the Lock control box; it will give you
information about anything in the near
vicinity that you should be aware of.
For instance, if a floating dock is sighted
near the entrance to the May River, wave
height and duration, brief weather outlook, or any news that may be useful to
you as you travel away from Wexford.
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t has always been a challenge to
dock a boat, particularly in wind
or tidal situations. I’m sure many
of you have had the pleasure of taking
fuel at Broad Creek while the tide is going out and the wind is blowing in the
opposite direction. These conditions
make it tricky to accomplish the procedure safely. Over many years of trial and
error, some of it expensive, I am pretty
sure that I can approach any docking situation. I still get a little tense no matter
what I’m putting alongside.
However, with the advent of modern
technology, we have the simple Joystick
as a part of the equipment on many
helms these days. These wonders of
engineering and computer technology
have made even the most difficult docking maneuvers attainable to the newest
of boat owners. For instance “walking”
the boat (moving it sideways) used to
be a ballet of rudder control and deft
touches to the throttles, now a flick of
the wrist and a little turn can accomplish the exact same thing. This gives
confidence to the operator and contributes to a much safer experience on
the water for all. The technology is not
limited to bigger boats either, virtually
any boat can have the system retrofitted.
The introduction of outboards with the
ability to operate independently has also
contributed to the system’s wide adoption.
If this option is available to you on
a new boat, I recommend you get it. I
believe you will find it very easy to use
and the learning curve not very steep —
just look on YouTube to see 6-year olds
leaving and returning to their slips in
30-foot-plus boats.
There is more to this wonderful
technology. For example, “Sky Hook”
Spotlight on Members
Sadie Hawkins Couples
WWGA Opening Day – Let’s Flamingle
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Wexford/Sea Pines Country Club Challenge
St. Patrick’s Day Round Robin
March Madness
Happy Hour
Blues, Brews & BBQ
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APRIL 2017
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Clubhouse Closed
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Golf Course Closed
3D Discussion
Tennis Clinics
Mahjong
Water Aerobics*
Tennis Clinic
Men’s Day Golf
Golf Instruction*
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Bridge
Wexford Boot Camp*
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Yoga
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Guest Day Golf*
Traditional Happy Hour
7 Power Hour Tennis
Mahjong
Water Aerobics*
Wexford Boot Camp*
HHI Seminar*
Cardio Tennis
Nine & Dine*
America’s Boating Course*
Family Game Night*
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Men’s Day*
Cardio Tennis
Blessing of the Fleet*
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Clubhouse Closed
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21 Board Meeting*
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Golf Course OPEN*
3D Discussion
Tennis Clinics
Mahjong
Water Aerobics*
Easter Brunch*
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Wine & Wickets*
Golf Course Closed
3D Discussion
Tennis Clinics
Mahjong
Water Aerobics*
Tennis Clinic
Men’s Day Golf
Docktails*
Tennis Clinic
Men’s Day Golf
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Bridge
Wexford Boot Camp*
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Bridge
Wexford Boot Camp*
Nine & Dine*
Clubhouse Closed
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Golf Course Closed
3D Discussion
Tennis Clinics
Mahjong
Water Aerobics*
Tennis Clinic
Men’s Day Golf
Golf Instruction*
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Bridge
Wexford Boot Camp*
Tennis Clinics
Private Golf Outing*
Clubhouse Closed
for Lunch*
Traditional Happy Hour
Heritage Grill Nights*
Yoga
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Day Golf*
Traditional Happy Hour
Mahjong
Power Hour Tennis
Water Aerobics*
Wexford Boot Camp*
Heritage Grill Night*
Water Aerobics*
Wexford Boot Camp*
Ladies Tennis Member Guest*
Golf Instruction*
Mahjong
Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting*
Cardio Tennis
RBC Hertiage
Men’s Day Tournament*
Driving Range Closed*
Spring Carnival/Egg Hunt*
Cardio Tennis
Men’s Day*
Clubhouse Closed
for Dinner*
Power Hour Tennis
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Yoga
Tennis Clinics
Ladies Day Golf*
Traditional Happy Hour
Mahjong
Water Aerobics*
Wexford Boot Camp*
Tennis Social w/ Palmetto Bluff*
Junior Fair*
Spring Invitational*
Cardio Tennis
Spring Invitational*
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Soup & Salad Social*
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