December 2012

In the Loop U.S. Women’s Amateur News

The Country Club of Charleston is honored to be hosting the 113th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Aug. 5-11, 2013

Message from the Chairs

2013 is almost here and that means the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at the Country Club of Charles-ton is only months away. What a great way to show the world our southern hospitality. The excitement is al-ready building at the club as committee chairs lay the groundwork for their groups and the staff prepares the course and clubhouse for the big event. There are many volunteer opportunities available. We want to encour-age all our members to sign up and become a part of history as our club hosts this distinguished event.

An exciting New Year awaits all our members so mark your calendar now for January 10th when we will kickoff the championship year at the Tee-off Celebration.

See you there!

Co-Chairpersons

Championship Committee

Financial Update

Thank you to our Corporate Supporters !

The Country Club of Charleston has received tremendous support from our club and the community as we prepare to host the 2013 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. We would like to thank the following Corporate Support-ers, and express our gratitude to the City of Charleston,

City of North Charleston, and Town of Mt. Pleasant.

Platinum

Piggly Wiggly Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Gold The Boeing Company

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Silver

First Citizens Bank The Post and Courier

WCBD-TV Sterling

Buck Lumber Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC

Carolinas Golf Association Foster Grant

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Nature’s Calling

South Carolina Junior Golf Association Trident Construction

Bronze Carolinas Golf Association

Revels Turf and Tractor - John Deere SCB&T – South Carolina Bank and Trust

Sonitrol UBS

Womble Carlyle Copper

netGalaxy Studios Raymond James | Morgan Keegan

Smith Moore Leatherwood Special Thanks

Limehouse Produce Company The City Paper

Total Beverage Solution

Many of our club vendors and suppliers are also providing cash and in-kind support as their budgets allow, so look

for many more to join our list soon!

Join the 113 Club The Country Club of Charleston has the special honor of hosting the 113th U.S.

Women’s Amateur Championship, August 5-11. The 113 Club is an opportunity to

show your support for the championship and the golf community.

As a member of the 113 Club, you will receive two all-access passes to the opening

Welcome Party for the players, USGA officials, corporate sponsors and their guests.

You will also receive recognition throughout the club and in the championship pro-

gram. Additionally, you will receive three guest golf passes to use throughout the

year and will have access to the Supporters Hospitality Room with food and drink

starting Wednesday of the championship week.

To be a part of this special group, we ask you to pledge $1000 to make this event a

true success for the Country Club of Charleston. For more information, contact

Stephanie Atkinson at 843-830-5496 or satkinson@occaps.com.

113 Club Members (as of December 4, 2012)

The U.S. Women’s Ama-

teur Championship was

established in 1895 and

marks the beginning of

Women’s competitive golf

in this country.

Along with the U.S Ama-

teur and the U.S. Open,

the U.S. Women’s Ama-

teur was one of the

USGA’s first three cham-

pionships.

Female amateurs from all

nations are eligible to com-

pete and there are no age

restrictions.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

COMMITTEE

Volunteer recruiting for marshals,

forecaddies, scorers and standard

bearers will begin after the first of

the year. We will begin first with

CCC Members through the early

spring. We will then move to target-

ed groups from area golf clubs, col-

lege golf teams, high school teams,

First Tee families and finally the

general public. Our needs will be

great during the early days of the

tournament, as we will first host 156

of the best ladies amateurs from

around the world through stroke

play qualifying.

If you have thoughts of helping,

please get in touch with either

Pat Garrigan or Charlie Swanson

tpgarrigan@comcast.net

cswanson@carriageprop.com.

Cyndy & Arthur Applegate

Stephanie & Bert Atkinson

Crystal & Hampton Avant

Jennie & Reid Banks

Alida & John Barnwell

Josephine & John Beall

Mr. & Mrs. J. Harper Beall, III

Barbara & John Boatwright

Claudia & Carey Budds

Beth & Larry Burtschy

Ms. Barbara S. Christie

Sheila & Stuart Christie

Cathy & Ty Cline

Margaret & Luther Cochrane

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Croffead

Noula & Mark Cumins

Holly & Jesse Cunningham

Pat & Bob Currey

Lucia & Bob Daniel

Michelle & Derek Dean

Tanya G. Deke

Zan Edens

Rita & Tommy Eiserhardt

Hope & Terry Florence

Emily & Cordes Ford

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Ford III

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Fralinger

Jami & Bill Frehse

Randy Friedman

Patty & Terry Frierson

Betty Lou & Pat Garrigan

Wendy & Allen Gibson

Dr & Mrs. Edward Gilbreth

Cheryl & Britt Glenn

Candy & Robert Hawthorne

Megan & Gregory Holmes

Kate & Bill Honan

Diane & Bill Horton

Susan & David Humphreys

Sarah & Skipper Jenkins

Diane & Rick Jerue

Jean & Tap Johnson

Terry & Carl Johnson

Brandy & John Keener

J. J. Lamberson

Susan & Ben Legare

Cathey & Bill Mahony

Gillian & Tony Mark

Mr. & Mrs. Roy P. Maybank

Sarah & William McGirt

Caroline & Charles McIntosh

Margaret & Tommy McIntosh

Libby Metzler

Tim Metzler

Bunny Meyercord

Duff Meyercord

Susan & Chip Molony

Dr. & Mrs. Terence N. Moore

Carolyn & Urquit Morris

Mallory & Frank Norvell

Mills & John Orr

Pinki & Pete Peters

Anne & Bernie Puckhaber

Kathy & Gary Rackley

Ginny & Owen Ravenel

Teri & John Richmond

Mr. & Mrs. Antoon Rijswijk

Rosann & Tom Scanlon

Nella & David Schools

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Y. Scott

Gina & Sam Shapiro

Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Sheftall

Mr. & Mrs. Keating L.

Simmons, III

Kelly & Martin Skelly

Jane & Everett Smith

Lucy & Dauer Stackpole

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Steadman

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur P. Swanson

Judy & Larry Tarleton

Lee & Lee Taylor

Doug Van Scoy

Sandra & Flip Vineyard

Joyce & Jim Weeks

Ann & David Westerlund

Championship

Q: Why are we hosting a Championship?

A: This is what great clubs do and we have a storied tradi-

tion of hosting major amateur championships. This will be

the biggest championship we’ve hosted and it will allow us

to showcase the Country Club and Charleston to an inter-

national audience. We will be part of an international

Championship that dates back over 113 years. This champi-

onship features the best amateurs in the world and is only

played on the best courses in our country.

Being a part of this historic tradition is also a way to give

back to the golf community and to continue to be a leader

in the game of golf and our local community.

The Golf Channel will be televising the championship

internationally.

Q: Why do we have to raise money to host the

event?

A: The USGA provides only a modest amount of the fund-

ing needed to conduct the championship. There are many

costs associated with the championship, including transpor-

tation, security, administration, marketing and promotion,

two welcome parties, programs and brochures, and volun-

teer uniforms. Meeting our fundraising goals will help en-

sure a memorable first-class event for all the players and

officials.

TEE OFF CELEBRATION Thursday, January 10, 2013

6:00pm-8:30pm Mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun filled event in celebration of our year as the host

site for the 113th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.

Please RSVP by December 20th Noula Cumins (843) 469-6590

ncumins@comcast.net Open Bar*Heavy Hors D’oeuvres*Casual Attire

Want to Volunteer? We Need You! The Country Club of Charleston’s Championship Committee in-

vites you to join us in hosting these amazing competitors by serving

as a volunteer on one of our committees. Volunteers are an inte-

gral part of the success of this championship and your support is

invaluable.

Nearly 400 volunteers will be needed to fulfill our host-site re-

sponsibilities to the United States Golf Association. Many commit-

tees, including scoring, gallery marshals, transportation and player

registration, are accepting volunteers in support of their efforts.

For information on available positions and brief job descriptions

please visit http://2013uswomensam.com/#volunteers and click

on the “download application link”.

Q: Why was the area near the maintenance shed

cleared?

A: The Golf Channel will be based there during the

week and require an area big enough to bring in four large

18 wheelers. Some of the debris in the area dated back to

Hurricane Hugo in 1989.

Q: Will there be a charge for admission to the

Championship?

A: No, admission to this event will be free.

A limited number of

calendars are

available for sale in

the pro shop.

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Future issues of the newsletter “In the Loop”

will be distributed electronically. Printed

copies will also be available at the club.

Women’s Amateur Committees and Contacts

Co-Chairs Frank Ford and Libby Metzler

Clubhouse Operations Ron Gillette

Golf Course & Grounds Hart Brown and Cordes Ford

Marketing & Fundraising Larry Tarleton

Player Services Barbara Christie and Rita Eiserhardt

Transportation & Parking Lon Burris

Volunteer Services Charlie Swanson and Pat Garrigan

Championship Director Kathy Beard

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

EMAIL 2013USWomensAM@gmail.com

PHONE 843.795.1373

WEBSITE www.2013USWomensAM.com

www.facebook.com/2013USWomensAM

One Country Club Drive

Charleston, SC 29412

Join us for the Tee Off Celebration—Details Inside!