Lake Greenwood, South Carolina February 2012

H A R B O R H A P P E N I N G S

A s daylight extends later and later, conventional wisdom

assumes that we are entering our season, but when

you are fortunate enough to live and work in the

southeast, there is no season or off season, just a busy and a

busier season.

During the next few months, with nature dictating more rounds of golf and more activ-

ity around the lake, our staff is prepared for another great busier season.

Chef Tim is honing his new menu creations and preparing for his usual weekly events

as well as some new ones, such as a Heart Healthy Dinner later this month.

Our crew has begun work on the Men’s Steam Room and we should have you

sweating away in no time! Our first tournament of 2012 is just around the corner. The

Snowball Scramble on February 18th will be a fun, Captain’s Choice format and the

start of a rewarding golf schedule Tommy has planned for 2012.

The new Harbor Happenings newsletter, which has been well received by our Mem-

bership, will be re-invented once again and its pages will reflect the amenity-rich lux-

ury and enthusiasm of our community. It will include more compelling articles, stylish

design and timely features on community events and our lively social scene. Going

forward, it will also be published once monthly, but don’t worry— we are committed to

communicating more than ever with our Members and will do so regularly with target-

ed messages through e-blasts, print and the website.

We invite you to share in the excitement of Grand Harbor’s grand experience.

Jimmy’s Corner

“ Our staff is prepared for another busier season. ’’

Your contributions have meant so much to Randy and his wife. Randy’s recovery is slow, but he is doing much better and

appreciates the generosity of our Members.

Highlights... 4 | Improve Your Short Game

7 | Chef’s Dish

8 | Weekly Specials

10 | Cabins at Balsam Mountain

Preserve

13 | Real Estate Listings

Sincere Thanks… from Randy Wood

Snowball Scramble

Saturday, February 18

Relay for Life Tournament

Saturday, April 21

Ladies Member-Guest

Saturday, May 19

Mike O’Shea Memorial

Saturday, May 26

SCGA 4-Ball Championship

June 6-10

Men’s and Ladies’

Member-Member

July 28-29

eGolf Tour

August 7-11

Men’s and Ladies’ Club

Championship

September 15-16

Men’s Member-Guest

September 27-29

2012 Golf Tournaments

Improve Your Short Game

To Lower Scores

W e are focusing on the short game in 2012.

With over 60% of your strokes coming from inside of 100 yards, it is essential that you spend a proportionate amount of time on your short game as you practice. You should devote most of your short game practice to putting and chipping. These two shots make up the ma-jority of your short game strokes. At the Patriot, we are going to provide specialized in-struction programs catered to the short game and free wedge-fitting sessions to make sure you have the right combo in your bag.

Short Game Essentials Two 90-minute lessons

(1:1 ratio) - $80 (2:1 ratio) - $60 each

Class #1 – Chipping & Putting Four critical factors of a great putter Putt better and more consistently Eliminate three putts Chip with confidence and accuracy Class #2 – Pitching & Greenside Bunker Decision making around the greens Hit sand shots up and out of the bunker Learn to hit creative shots to escape difficult lies and

situations

Hooked on GolfHooked on GolfHooked on Golf

GN21 System

O ur Golfnet Handicap System has been upgraded to a web-based golf handicapping soft-

ware. The new website address is www.scgolfnetwork.org. You will need to update your

bookmark or favorites in your browser if you frequently access the golfnet website online.

Logging in to Posting Computer at the Golf Shop

Enter your golfer number + the number you would normally hit on the second screen. For most

couples, the male would hit #1 to get into his scoring record and the female would hit #2. For

example, if your number is 4567 and you had to hit 1 on the next screen, your new number is

45671. The Golf Shop staff will be there to assist if you have problems.

Logging in from Home

If you have not previously registered a personal User Name and Password through the South

Carolina Golf Association, you will be set up with your IGN# as your User Name and your last

name as your Password. These may be changed when you first login to the website. The

IGN# is 85691 + your new golfer number. Those of you who have already registered and cre-

ated a profile through the SCGA will remain the same. If you have any problems at home

please call the golf shop and we will provide you with your IGN#.

This new system now allows scores to be posted from home or at the Golf Shop in real-time,

which means scores can be seen immediately after they are posted. “GameTracker” round

statistics allows golfers to track Greens in Regulation, putts, sand saves, etc. A GN21 calendar

informs you of upcoming golf tournaments (calendar will be up-to-date by mid-February after

the Golf Committee Meeting). An internal messaging system allows you to communicate easily

with members. Please take advantage of this new system and what it has to offer.

by Tommy Thomas, Director of Golf Operations

V Tuesday, February 14th

First Course Oysters Rockefeller

Second Course

Mixed Greens - tomatoes and strawberries with goat cheese crouton

Third Course - Choice of One Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms and demi glace

Mint & Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb with horseradish mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach Lobster Ravioli with grilled asparagus, lobster cream sauce and truffle oil

Dessert Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

Mississippi Mud Pie

$30 per person, $60 per couple

Please call 864.543.2000 for Dining Reservations. Entrées must be pre-ordered.

Have a Truly Happy

VALENTINES DAY

Chef’s Dish

Tim Hartog, Executive Chef

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 3 Cups chopped yellow onions 5 Pounds butternut squash 1 Pound apples (Granny Smith, McIntosh) 2 Teaspoons salt ½ Teaspoon black pepper 2 Cups of vegetable stock, or water 2 Cups apple cider

Directions

Melt butter, olive oil, onions in a large stockpot uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes, until on-ions are soft. Stir to scrap bottom of pot.

Peel squash, cut in half, and remove seeds. Cut the squash into 1” chunks. Peel, quarter and core the apples. Cut into chunks.

Add the squash, apples, S&P, and 2 cups of vegetable stock or water to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low heat for 35 – 45 minutes, until squash and apples are tender and soft. Puree coarsely in a bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, or blender.

Add apple cider to make the soup the consistency you like, should be sweet and thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 3 ½ qts

Butternut SquashButternut SquashButternut Squash & Apple Soup

weekly can’t miss dining specials!

Tuesday, February 7th

Quesadillas, Rice & Beans, Chips & Salsa

$10.00 per person

Wednesday, February 8th

Steak By The Ounce

Salad, Soup, Roasted Potatoes, Rolls, Dessert

Tuesday, February 14th

Valentine’s Dinner

Wednesday, February 15th

Create Your Own Pizza

Caesar Salad, Dessert

$10.00 per person

All pricing does not include tax or gratuity.

Grand Harbor

OUTSIDE THE GATES February 2012

See below for a snapshot of several great opportunities to participate in events in our surrounding communities this month.

G R E E N W O O D

G R E E N V I L L E

2nd Annual

Chili Cook-Off

American Legion Building

February 3

Run Your Ice Off

5K & 8K Races

The Fountain at Uptown

February 4

Cakes For A Cure 2012

The Greenwood Mall

February 11

Bruce Hornsby

The Peace Center

Greenville

February 15

At the Chef’s Table

Culinary Tour

Downtown Greenville

February 18

Guys and Dolls

Brooks Center at

Clemson University

Feb 29 - March 3

These Are No Ordinary Cabins

I magine sipping a glass of red wine on the veranda of a mountaintop cabin, while the sun sets over the

ridgelines of Balsam Mountain. As you chat with good friends or family, brushing up on a wonderful day

before heading out for a brisk hike or a cozy dinner at the nearby Boarding House, emotions unexpectedly

well up in you— this is one of the best, most authentic places you’ve ever been to.

What is it about being in the serene wilderness that helps create such per-

fect moments? Is it the freedom to lounge by the fire or read a book on the

porch, take a grandchild fishing in a local stream, gather your friends for a

hiking expedition, or enjoy a glass of wine with a loved one?

Balsam Mountain Preserve was developed as an authentic and highly liva-

ble community, and as you wind your way up the rhododendron-filled pri-

vate drive to the Boarding House Lodge and Cabins, you'll see this philos-

ophy come to life right before your eyes, like nothing you've ever seen be-

fore in the North Carolina mountains.

Taking cues from the past as inspiration for the present, the ten Boarding

House cabins, designed by Historical Concepts, are warm and inviting,

perfect for a relaxing mountain retreat.

Built of antique wood and dry stacked stone, the cabins display superior craftsmanship and meticulous atten-

tion to detail. Sustainable building materials were carefully selected with an eye towards the environment and

energy efficiency. For example, each cabin is heated and cooled using state-of-the-art geothermal technolo-

Escape to beauty, serenity and romance

at Balsam Mountain Preserve...

Grand Harbor Member Rates: $99 weeknights and $119 on weekends

Contact Member Services at Balsam Mountain Preserve,

828.631.1000 to set up your visit! Pictured left; Marla and Bill Dixon visit the ruins of a Ruby Mind located within Balsam Mountain Preserve.

Roomy yet intimate, each of these inviting retreats

is fully appointed with a morning kitchen, a luxuri-

ous bath, and inviting artwork and furnishings in-

spired by the undisturbed mountain setting. Stone

fireplaces grace both the interior living space and

the large outdoor porch, and at 3,700 feet in ele-

vation the fireplaces get plenty of use, even in the

summertime!

The Boarding House Lodge and Restaurant is just

steps away from each cabin, offering the ultimate

in dining convenience while treating your senses

to spectacular views from every vantage point.

Nightly or weekly rental opportunities in the cabins

are readily available for your access as Members

at Grand Harbor. We hope you are as excited

about this availability as we and Balsam Mountain

Preserve are. Rest assured that you will be warm-

ly welcomed by the membership at Balsam Moun-

tain Preserve.

Since 2000

Quality Goods &

Old-Fashioned

Friendly Service

Comes to Grand Harbor

PRODUCTS TO INCLUDE:

BBQ SAUCES MARINADES SEASONING SPICES

HOT SAUCES SALAD DRESSINGS PRESERVES JAMS DIPS

SALSAS MUSTARDS RELISH SYRUP

OLD FASHIONED CANDY & REGULAR CANDY BY THE OUNCE

NOVELTY ICE CREAM CONES

LIFE IS GOOD CLOTHING, POOL TOYS & SPORT BALLS

BOATING SUPPLIES FROM GUNNELS MARINE

EVERYDAY HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

NNOSTALGIAOSTALGIA Delivered Fresh to Grand Harbor.

Please visit our website www.grandharbor.net

for more information on our real estate offerings

or call us at 864.543.3336 or 877.401.6330.

325 Arsenal Drive

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Featured Home Featured Homesite

This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome is Canoe Bay living at its finest! A vacation-er’s dream home complete with boat lift as well as two Jet Ski lifts. Media room being used as fourth bedroom. Plenty of space at 2200-2299 sf.

Priced at $419,000

This gently sloping property will accommo-date most any home. Spectacular north

view of Lake Greenwood that also offers a gorgeous western sunset.

Priced at $192,000

Homesite #47 305 Commonwealth Drive

FEBRUARY 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00 Men’s Bridge 9:30 LGA plays Beef Brisket

2 10:00 MGA plays

3 10:00 GH Chess Team

4 9:30 LGA plays 10:00 MGA plays

5 10:00 Sunday Brunch

6 7 10:00 MGA plays 1:00 Mahjongg Quesadillas

8 9:30 LGA plays Steak by the Ounce

9 10:00 MGA plays

10 10:00 GH Chess Team

11 9:30 LGA plays 10:00 MGA plays

12 10:00 Sunday Brunch

13 14 10:00 MGA plays 1:00 Mahjongg Valentines Din-ner

15 9:00 Men’s Bridge 9:30 LGA plays Pizza Night

16 10:00 MGA plays

17 10:00 GH Chess Team

18 Snowball Scramble

19 10:00 Sunday Brunch

20 21 10:00 MGA plays 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mahjongg

22 9:30 LGA plays

23 10:00 MGA plays

24 10:00 GH Chess Team

25 9:30 LGA plays 10:00 MGA plays

26 10:00 Sunday Brunch

27 28 10:00 MGA plays 1:00 Mahjongg

29 9:00 Men’s Bridge 9:30 LGA plays

MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 11:00 MGA plays

2 10:00 GH Chess Team 8:00pm Howl at the Moon Golf Tourny

3 10:30 LGA plays 11:00 MGA plays

4 10:00 Sunday Brunch

5 6 11:00 MGA plays 1:00 Mahjongg

7 10:30 LGA plays

8 9:00 Men’s Bridge

9 10:00 GH Chess Team

10 10:30 LGA plays 11:00 MGA plays

11 10:00 Sunday Brunch

12 CPGA BMW Qualifier

13 11:00 MGA plays 1:00 Mahjongg

14 9:00 Men’s Bridge 10:00 Ladies Opening Day

15 9:00 Men’s Bridge

16 10:00 GH Chess Team 4:00 Couples 9 and Dine

17 10:30 LGA plays 11:00 MGA plays

18 10:00 Sunday Brunch

19 20 11:00 MGA plays 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mahjongg

21 10:30 LGA plays

22 9:00 Men’s Bridge

23 10:00 GH Chess Team

24 10:30 LGA plays 11:00 MGA plays

25 10:00 Sunday Brunch

26 27 11:00 MGA plays 1:00 Mahjongg

28 9:00 Men’s Bridge 10:30 LGA plays

29 9:00 Men’s Bridge

30 10:00 GH Chess Team

31 10:00 3 Jacks and a Jill

HOURS OF OPERATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Clubhouse: 864.543.2000

Dining Reservations: 864.543.2000

Pro Shop: 864.543.2000

Sales: 864.543.3336

Clubhouse

Closed Monday

Tuesday & Wednesday

11:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m

Lunch & Specials Menu Only

Thursday – Saturday

11:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Patriot Pantry

Monday - Saturday

7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m.

Closed Sunday

Pro Shop

Closed Monday

Tuesday—Sunday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cabana

Closed for season.

Cabana will open for Special Events

only.

The hot tub will remain open.