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President’s Message As I write this article, we have received news that the Heritage Golf Group has approved a major golf course maintenance project involving our Robber’s Row Golf Course. By the end of June, work will have begun on a greens replacement program which will necessitate the closing of the course in July and August. While we are not looking forward to the inconvenience of sharing the two remaining courses with the public for 60 days, the net result will be play on a first class golf course this fall. Heritage is working with us to create a tee time schedule that preserves members’ tee times each day on one of the two remaining courses while the maintenance work is completed on Robbers Row. This project represents a major commitment to our Club and its members on the part of the Heritage Golf Group that will ultimately add value to all our memberships. It is totally welcomed and supported by your Board. Project specifics, time lines, and member tee time schedules will be forthcoming. Meanwhile, the Board is addressing the topic of member participation in the various Club activities. Our goal is to understand, first of all, how many members are participating in any particular event, the profile of the participants, and what, if anything, can be done to increase the number of members enjoying our various activities. At the same time, we will be looking at adding new events to our “menu” based on member input. We need your help to complete this project and will be soliciting your input throughout the process. You will receive updates on our findings and recommendations for any changes or additions to the current lineup of Club activities resulting from the project. Gary Tauscher, President Monthly Publication for the Members of the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club July 2016 The PUTTER END OF MONTH PARTY Music of the 70s, 80s, & Beyond! Sunday, July 31, 2016 Menu Summer Salad Choice of: Chicken Provencal Roasted with garlic, tomato, olives, fresh herbs, served with wild mushroom risotto and summer vegetable medley OR Bronzed Salmon Served over smoked bacon white cheddar grits and wilted spinach Warm Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream Music By DJ Pete Rice $25 inclusive Summer Casual Dress 6 PM Cocktails Cash bar with member prices RSVP to Ted Sullivan at (843) 342-1700 [email protected] by Tuesday, July 26 Seating & Special Dietary requests accepted Come!! Dine, Dance, Party, Be Happy! Committee: Jacques & Mary Wood, Michael & Karen Sileck, Art & Connie Tonkinson 2016 Heritage Invitational UNDER PAR DOWN UNDER Entry Form on Page 8 of this Putter

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Page 1: The PUTTER - Heritage Golf Collection€¦ · Gary Tauscher, President Monthly Publication for the Members of the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club July 2016 The PUTTER END OF MONTH

President’s Message

As I write this article, we have received news

that the Heritage Golf Group has approved a

major golf course maintenance project

involving our Robber’s Row Golf Course. By

the end of June, work will have begun on a

greens replacement program which will necessitate the closing of

the course in July and August.

While we are not looking forward to the inconvenience of sharing

the two remaining courses with the public for 60 days, the net

result will be play on a first class golf course this fall. Heritage is

working with us to create a tee time schedule that preserves

members’ tee times each day on one of the two remaining courses

while the maintenance work is completed on Robbers Row.

This project represents a major commitment to our Club and its

members on the part of the Heritage Golf Group that will

ultimately add value to all our memberships. It is totally

welcomed and supported by your Board. Project specifics, time

lines, and member tee time schedules will be forthcoming.

Meanwhile, the Board is addressing the topic of member

participation in the various Club activities. Our goal is to

understand, first of all, how many members are participating in

any particular event, the profile of the participants, and what, if

anything, can be done to increase the number of members

enjoying our various activities. At the same time, we will be

looking at adding new events to our “menu” based on member

input.

We need your help to complete this project and will be soliciting

your input throughout the process. You will receive updates on

our findings and recommendations for any changes or additions to

the current lineup of Club activities resulting from the project.

Gary Tauscher, President

Monthly Publication for the Members of the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club July 2016

The

PUTTER

END OF MONTH PARTY

Music of the 70s, 80s, & Beyond!

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Menu

Summer Salad

Choice of:

Chicken Provencal Roasted with garlic, tomato, olives, fresh herbs,

served with wild mushroom risotto

and summer vegetable medley

OR

Bronzed Salmon Served over smoked bacon white cheddar grits

and wilted spinach

Warm Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Music By DJ Pete Rice

$25 inclusive

Summer Casual Dress

6 PM Cocktails Cash bar with member prices

RSVP to Ted Sullivan at (843) 342-1700

[email protected] by Tuesday, July 26

Seating & Special Dietary requests accepted

Come!! Dine, Dance, Party, Be Happy!

Committee: Jacques & Mary Wood, Michael & Karen Sileck,

Art & Connie Tonkinson

2016 Heritage Invitational

UNDER PAR

DOWN UNDER Entry Form on Page 8 of this Putter

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~~ From the Club ~~

Heritage Group

Update

As we have continued to provide

improvements at the club we cannot thank

you enough for your support of our social

programming. Happy Hour and dinner evenings have progressed

each and every month and we appreciate your support as we also

look to bring both members and public guests to our club.

We cannot be successful without both and we certainly appreciate

your on-going support.

In addition to the evening functions, we have recently added an

array of summer events we hope you will join us for as well.

Monday Murder Mystery Dinners, Wednesday Low Country Boil

and BBQ, including Oysters and Crab Legs, Friday evening

entertainment added from 7 to 9 PM, as well as Dueling Pianos

in August. These are just some of the events you will see

planned. All of these will showcase Executive Chef Eric and his

culinary team’s incredible talents and we hope you can join us for

these fantastic events and entertainment!

As we announced recently, we are closing Robber’s Row golf

course in July and August to redo the greens complexes. While

the project will create challenges short-term, I am certain we will

all find the new course to be well worth it. We certainly

appreciate the continued support of the membership during this

period.

With the improved course conditions, and enhanced social

activities, we hope to use this as an opportunity to help drive

membership interest. Membership programs, with special

incentives for Port Royal residents, have been mailed over the

past few weeks in our efforts to grow the club. If you know of

any neighbors or friends who have an interest in the club please

stop by to see Ted Sullivan and he will be happy to share the

latest special offerings.

Thank you again for all of your support and we hope you join us

this summer on the course and for one of our fantastic evenings at

Robber’s Row Grille.

Rick Shoemaker, Director of Operations

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Welcome New Members

This month we welcome one new couple as members of our

club, Dan and Donna Renbarger (resident family tennis). Here

are the details for your Green Book.

RENBARGER 34 Planter’s Row 404-374-8425 (M)

Dan [email protected]

Donna [email protected]

Give them our usual friendly welcome when you see them at the

Club.

Green Book Corrections

Please make the following correction to your copy of the Green

Book.

Jones, Nigel [email protected]

Send any corrections to [email protected] .

New Menus

If you haven’t eaten at the club recently, drop by and see the new

menus that were introduced in June. Changes have been made to

the lunch, dinner and happy hour menus, keeping some old

favorites and adding some intriguing new items. Click here to

see the new menus.

Talking of eating at the club, at the time of going to press the

Thursday Happy Hour Pot of Gold was up to $1,000. The name

of a member is drawn each Thursday at

6:30. If the member is at Happy Hour at

that time, he/she wins the pot, which

then reverts to $100, building weekly

until won again.

Thursdays are quite obviously busy

nights at the club. However don’t miss

out on the quality entertainment on

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. For

example, if you are a Dylan fan,

Wednesdays are a must visit to hear

talented Chris Paul (right) play some of

his favorites.

Murder Mystery Mondays Elegant dinner with mystery and intrigue!

July 11, 18, & 25 and more in August

August 14 & 15

Good music, food, and fun!

Dueling Pianos

BOIL & BBQ Low Country evening with music and

outdoor activities!

Wednesdays All Summer

Fridays All Summer

Dinner and live entertainment!

Summer Stars under the

Click Here for All Summer Event Information!

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First Wednesday

Mah Jongg

First Wednesday Mah Jongg will take

place on Wednesday, July 6. The

group meets at 12 Noon in the

Members’ Dining room for lunch followed by play. All club

members who know how to play are welcome to join us.

If you are interested in learning how to play or just want to

see what Mah Jongg is all about, please join us for lunch and

stay afterwards for an introduction to the game. Please email

me at [email protected] for a reservation. Even though

we order individually from the menu, the club needs to know

how to staff for the event.

Nancy Fisher

First Friday Bridge

First Friday Luncheon and Bridge this month will be held on

July 1 at 11:15 with lunch served promptly at 11:30.

Please call Nancy Collins with your reservation at 843-342-

3353.

Joan Heller

Evening Duplicate Bridge

There are no results for this month, and we do not play in

July and August. We will resume play on September 15.

Karen Smith

~~ From the Club ~~

Holiday Party

to be Dazzling

Your Holiday Party Committee has been

working with Heritage to make this Holiday

Party the best ever. Our goal is for the

evening to be intimate and elegant

Heritage hosts many weddings, receptions and other parties

throughout the year, many of which are larger than our Holiday

Party. They have the experience to make this party really special.

This year’s party will start off with a one hour cocktail party, all

drinks, beer and wine included. That means NO DRINK

TICKETS. Appetizers will be passed during the cocktail hour.

The Headliners will play at the event. They will be located on the

porch, which will be enclosed and heated and will have a dance

floor comparable to the Westin’s. As always, this great band will

perform throughout the evening for your listening and dancing

pleasure.

Dinner will include shrimp cocktail and a choice of entrée

including beef wellington, fish and upon request chicken. Both

white and red wine will be served during dinner at the tables.

Heritage has promised that we will enjoy the holiday decorations

and centerpieces. BUT THE BEST NEWS – the price will be the

same as last year.

We will be bringing final details to you later. But in the meantime

please save the date of Sunday, December 4. And if you have any

questions, please contact any member of the Committee: Fermina

and George Evans, Barbara and Bob Fratarcangelo, Polly and

Peter Hopkinson, and Judith and Wes Warren. We welcome your

ideas and look forward to seeing you at the party.

Wes Warren

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END OF THE MONTH MIXED GOLF

Sunday, July 31

“Summer Foursome”

2 Ladies – 2 Men – 90% Handicap

Team Score

Best Net of Ladies + Best Net of the Men

Make your own Foursome. Book your own Tee Time.

Sign up in the book in the golf shop by Friday, July 29.

~~ From the Games Room ~~

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Golf Activities for July

Friday, July 8: Twilight Golf and Dinner. Free beer has made

the attendance soar and proven a happy mix of golfers, tennis

players and social members! Thank you, Tammie and Don

Blank!

Wednesday, July 13: Challenge Cup for Men. Number of points

and participants is impressive!

Sundays, July 17 and July 24: Port Royals. Sign up in the Golf

Shop brown book. We’re looking for more participation, please

call the Muehlbergers (843-681-3671) or the Robinsons (843-

681-7133) with comments or questions. This is a fun opportunity

for couples play! Come join us!

Sunday, July 31: EOM is a summer foursome party. Tee time

sign up is in the Golf Shop, and please call Ted for dinner

reservations.

I thank you for the opportunity to serve you; your

comments are important to me as we enjoy this great

game of golf!

Judy Robinson, Golf Chairman

Answer: Ed walked to his ball in the rough and immediately

declared it unplayable. He carried it to the green and placed it

as close as possible to the original spot. (Rule 28-a and Rule 27-

1). “The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is

unplayable and may return to where the original ball was last

played.” (Rule 20-5). Taking a one stroke penalty, Ed, now

laying five, putted the ball into the hole for a six. Rules can often

be your best ally on the course!

Mixed Golf

The July Mixed Golf Event will be a

"Summer Foursome" and will be held on

Sunday, July 31. The format will be the best

net score of the men plus the best net score

of the ladies in the foursome on each hole.

Net scores will be based on 90% handicap.

As usual, members can enter the event by signing up in the

tournament book in the Pro Shop. You should make your

foursome's tee time on line or personally through the Pro Shop.

Simply turn your scorecard in at the completion of your round

and the results will be announced at the End of the Month Dinner

that evening.

We would also like to encourage more couples to participate in

this event. A good time is guaranteed - you pick the foursome

and the tee time - we provide the scorecards. What could be

easier and more enjoyable?

Polly & Larry Jackson

~~ From the Links ~~

Golf Chairman

Judy Juggles the Rules

My friend Ed recently played a friendly but

competitive match. Tied on the 18th tee, the

foursome proceeded down the fairway neck

and neck. Ed’s partner sliced his third shot

into the woods, the opponents’ third shots now lay on the green

12 and 15 feet from the hole, but Ed’s approach shot lay only

four inches from the hole. His opponents two putted for a five.

An easy make to win the hole with a four, Ed slapped the ball, not

into the hole, but clear across the green into thick rough. “No

gimmies!” Conceding the match, Ed said, “Give me a chance. I

bet you $100 I can make six.” Looking at the deep rough, his

opponents, of course, doubled the bet. Who had to pay?

July - hot and humid! We’ll be looking for shade and cool

breezes as well as golf balls among trees and roots, tall grasses

and deep bunkers as we play the challenging Planter’s Row.

Because Planter’s was not over-seeded, the Course Condition

Committee has spent June previewing the course and working

with Heritage to identify fairways and greens that need attention.

Thank you Ed, John, Gay, Nancy, Jack, and Ed for your time and

expertise!

Robber’s Row Greens Restoration

As you may already have noticed, all 18 greens on Robber’s Row

were “multi killed” for a no till restoration in late June. The

greens are to be enlarged to Pete Dye original size and the

drainage redone. This is a significant undertaking by Heritage.

Note the Changes: During July, members play will be Sunday

through Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM, and tee times by

members will be honored up to 48 hours in advance. (After

11:00, however, tee times will be sold for tourist play.) In

addition, special accommodations will be made for member

groups to play on Barony and other Heritage Golf Courses in the

Hilton Head area. Outside guest days will also mean that

members will be afforded membership benefits at other Heritage

courses. (e.g. on August 6, the Homebuilders group have reserved

two courses.)

Since restoration of Robber’s Row will take six to 10 weeks, the

month of August will also entail members play on Planters Row

and Barony. Again, comparable members’ benefits to other

Heritage courses in the area will be available.

Don’t Forget!

Robber’s Row Grille Tuesday - Friday

Happy Hour

4 - 6:30 PM 5 - 8 PM Dinner

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Men’s Golf

Committee

Summer is upon us with its heat and

humidity. Be sure to stay hydrated and drink

plenty of water while playing in this heat.

In addition to the usual weekly games, this month has only one

scheduled Champion’s Cup event, to be held on Wednesday, July

27. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar and sign up in the

golf shop.

The lead in the Champion’s Cup point race is still held by John

Gibbs with 63 points, followed closely by Don Muehlberger, Jim

Stauffer and Larry Jackson with 59, 58 and 57 points

respectively. This promises to be a close race to the end.

We head to Planter’s Row this month and as always, remember to

do the right thing while on the course by filling your divots,

repairing your pitch mark and one more on the greens, raking the

bunkers and keeping those carts where they belong.

Ed Harbauer, Men’s Golf Chairman

Ladies 18 Hole

Golf Association

Celebration is in the air. Hamburgers, hot

dogs, and other delectables are making their

way to the picnic table. Our flag is flying and

we are in our red, white, and blue.

Our Pace of Play Month, May, turned out to be a great success.

Thanks to all for the effort to arrive and leave the cart staging

area in a timely fashion.

Last month I tried a golf trivia feature and as we had no

participation, I have trashed the golf trivia into the circular file. In

as much as I knew the answers I did treat myself to the Starbucks

coffee though.

Now that we are truly into the “hot and humids”, don’t forget to

stay hydrated on the course and be kind to yourself and your

partner by becoming a shade seeker when driving the cart.

Our Feature Spotlight Winners

May 17: 9 Hole Low Net: Cheryl Moore, Carol Duffin, Nancy

Simpson, Becky Guin: Phyllis Facterman, Heather Garmston,

Heather Stevens, Jolanta Taylor: Dinny Cuthbertson, Polly

Jackson, and Sylvia Sakuta

18 Hole Nassau: Cheryl Moore, Carol Duffin, and Polly Jackson

May 24: Tennessee Waltz: Shirley Poates, Gay Halleman, Tricia

Higgins, Marianne Tillman, Heather Stevens, and Tammie Blank

May 31: 2 Best Balls of Foursome: Hiltrud Gabler, Heather

Stevens, Betsy Papale, and Tammie Blank. Carol Duffin, Tricia

Higgins, Barbara Steiger, and Carolyn Strauss

June 7 and June 14: Two Day Ringer Tournament: Shirley

Poates, Hiltrud Gabler: Marianne Tillman, Barbara Steiger,

Jolanta Taylor, and Heather Garmston

All for now.

Carol Duffin, President

~~ From the Links ~~

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John Gibbs 63 pts

Don Muehlberger 59 pts

Jim Stauffer 58 pts

Larry Jackson 57 pts

Joe Patrick 49 pts

John Carney 48 pts

Jon Wormley 46 pts

J. Schrader 45 pts

Rick Tranquilli 42 pts

Mike Hall 40 pts

John Garnett 39 pts

C. Nelson 38 pts

Gary Tauscher 32 pts

Nick Costalas 31 pts

John Evans 27 pts

John Robinson 27 pts

Peter Zych 27 pts

E. Harbauer 25 pts

B. Doran 24 pts

Bob Fratarcangelo 24 pts

Connie Lang 23 pts

Tom Street 21 pts

W. Warren 21 pts

Ed Weinlein 20 pts

Howard Strauss 19 pts

L. Bailey 18 pts

Champions Cup Standings

Standings as of June 11

Who's Zoo?

Upcoming Dates July 6

July 27

August 13

August 31

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end of the year or sooner. I would like every Nine Holer to see if

they can invite a guest for one of our Thursday guest days.

Finally, I must address the loss of a truly beautiful person and

former 9 hole lady. Jean Hauer. Jean was a truly talented, caring

and creative woman. We mourn her loss deeply and wish her

family peace.

Joan Pruett, President

~~ From the Links ~~

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Ladies Nine Hole

Golf Association

Thank you Marilyn Lorenz for writing a

wonderful article last month in my absence. It

was so good I almost felt like I was here in Port

Royal enjoying all the golf and good times with the 9 hole women.

However, Charlotte and Ryder are so much fun I wish I could share

them with you also!

Our Moms of the Month were Pat Pollak in May, Ellie Kyle in

June and, for July, Judy Blake will fill the position. Thank you all

for being the first ones out early each Thursday morning, keeping

us on time, knowing what game we play and acknowledging all the

winners! By the way, Ellie is doing so much better that we expect

she will be also joining us for golf come July. Yeah Ellie!

As for the golf winners of this past month, we played a Tennessee

Waltz on May 19 which was danced by winners Ellen Smith, Joan

Street and Teresa Carroll. The

following week we held a Blind Hole

event and Sue Huey won first place

followed by Ellen Smith in second and

Marcia Schwyn third. On June 1 we

participated in a Low Putt event which

saw Sue Huey win again, AND Sue

won again on June 9 when we played a

Low Net Tournament. She was

followed closely by Marilyn Lorenz in

second place. Congratulations to all the

participants, winners and especially Sue

Huey (right) who is truly on a fantastic

winning streak! Keep it up Sue you are

an inspiration to us all!

Hopefully many of you enrolled in the June 29 golf clinic which

was held at Palmetto Hall. It addressed Bunker Play technique.

However, I feel SURE that not too many 9 hole women ever hit

into a bunker! But the wine was good anyway! The next golf clinic

will be held on July 27 here in Port Royal, starting at 4:00 in the

afternoon, and it will help with Short Irons, followed again by a

cool glass of wine. Alas, what a wonderful way to learn better golf.

Please don’t forget to sign up at the club house for the event. The

cost is $15.00 per session.

Fermina Evans, Ellie Kyle and their spouses went to check on the

Golf course for our October going away event. This wonderful time

will be held a bit earlier than in previous years. They are

suggesting the second week of October, specifically October 11

through the 13. More on this later but don’t forget to put this on

your calendars because it will be, as always, a fun and exciting

time on a beautiful golf course, great food, party time and lots of

warm camaraderie!

The Nine group still have several more guest days on our calendar.

For your information we are very low in members and

unfortunately we will be losing several more members by the

Twilight at the Club

Friday, July 8

Golf – 4 PM Shotgun

A nine-hole mixed foursome

“step-aside” scramble

Couples and Singles welcome

$2 entry fee charged to your account

Dinner – 6:30 PM

All Members (Golf, Tennis and Social) are invited

to the Twilight Cookout on the Porch

Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich

with all the fixin’s and side salads

Dessert, tea and coffee

Plus FREE beer compliments of the Board

$10.95 per person inclusive

Sign Up Now Please sign up for Golf, Dinner or both

on the sheet on the outdoor bulletin board

Deadline: 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 5.

June Twilight Winners

1st place: Doug Waldrop, Jane McGahee

Jolanta Taylor (37 MOC)

2nd place: Ron Sadler, Gary Tauscher

Nancy Simpson (37 MOC)

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~~ From the Courts ~~

Tennis Racquets Up!

For the Love of Tennis - Iowa must be the

State of Dreamers. Not far from the baseball

Field of Dreams location, Mark Kuhn and

his family have constructed the “Court of

Dreams” on their farm near Charles City, Iowa. From childhood,

Kuhn’s grandfather nurtured in him a love of tennis, and

Wimbledon inspired a curiosity about lawn tennis. In 2003, Mark

Kuhn and his family completed a 16-month project to build a

grass tennis court next to his corn and soybean fields. His goal

was and is to provide guests with the opportunity to play lawn

tennis on a quality court at no cost. Since its completion, players

from 35 states have come to Iowa for a “Wimbledon

experience.” The family only asks that people schedule their

visits in advance, and the courts are open from Memorial Day

through Labor Day each year since its opening.

It is the goal of the Kuhn family to improve the site and

playability of their “All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club” and add

additional features each year. Kuhn researched turf grass

management at Iowa State University at his own expense, and

the court requires daily care. This has truly been their labor for

the love of tennis.

AILTC Official Web Site, copyright 2007.

“Court of Dreams Brings Tennis Players to Iowa Farm.” Farm

Show Magazine: 2013-Vol. 37, Pg. 44.

You Tube-“Court of Dreams”.

Men’s Super-Senior Team Invitational

Like many of the other major tennis tournaments of 2016, the

Hilton Head Island Men’s Super-Senior Team Invitational was

successfully completed in spite of rain delays. Teams from New

England; Naples; South Carolina; Clearwater; Eastern; Middle

Atlantic; and Hilton Head completed the tournament on May 19

when New England defeated Middle Atlantic. Members for our

Hilton Head team included captains Dave Partington and Rick

Rickenbach with team members Tim Arr and Jeff Gurnham of

Port Royal Racquet Club. Tom Aholt also competed as a

substitute for an injured player on the Eastern team. As this

tournament features some of the highest ranked senior players in

the country, we look forward to their continued choice of Port

Royal for this yearly event.

New Members

Port Royal Racquet Club is pleased to welcome new members

who joined our club during the first half of 2016:

Dan and Donna Renbarger have

recently retired and moved to Hilton

Head Island from Atlanta where they

lived for 34 years and enjoyed playing

tennis during most of that time. Having

lived here only since January 2016,

they are both already actively involved

in playing tennis at Port Royal. They

are originally from the Detroit area. In addition to their love of

tennis, Dan and Donna enjoy their two children and two

grandchildren, play some golf, and love to travel.

Brought here by his wife Bonnie, Jeff

Gurnham arrived in Hilton Head in

1990, when he joined the Silver

Streakers tennis team. Originally a New

Englander, Jeff was a child from

Connecticut and moved here from

Maine. He has played tennis with the

Port Royal Super Senior 4.0 team for many years and also with

teams throughout the Island. We are pleased that he has decided

to become a PRRC member. Jeff and Bonnie enjoy not only

tennis but also their New England family including teenage

grandsons. They also love to travel and spend months every year

exploring the world.

Thomas Wilson has been visiting Hilton Head since childhood.

Currently he splits his time between here and Ashville, NC.

Thomas is another New Englander who was raised in Connecticut

and spent his adult life in Massachusetts before moving to Hilton

Head where his parents have also retired. He started playing

tennis as an adult, about four years ago and is reputed to be quite

a good player by both his friends and his opponents.

French Open Round Robin

Thanks to Bill Burger, Tricia Higgins, and Gary Higgins for their

efforts in making the French Open Member/Guest Round Robin a

great success on Saturday, June 4. Thirty-two players participated

in the play and the French-inspired brunch that followed.

Pickle Ball

Check out Pickle Ball! Court 1 has been modified and equipment

is available for all members to try this new racquet sport.

Members can get free court time and can make reservations one

week in advance. Give it a try; you may have fun and enhance

your tennis skills!

Opportunities to Practice

Don’t forget- you can participate in the morning Fast Action

Drills with pros Dana and Patrick from 9 to 10 a.m. every day

and the Stroke of the Day Clinics from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday

through Friday:

Monday-Volley, Tuesday-Forehand, Wednesday-Backhand,

Thursday-Serve, Friday-Overhead.

Check in the Clubhouse for dates of the Men’s and Ladies’ July

Clinics with Dana and sign up.

Jan Schuppert, Vice President

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SAVE THE DATE!

Much Ado About Nothing

At the Beach House

August 28

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2016 Heritage Invitational

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Come Do An Australian Walkabout!

Thursday, September 22 through Saturday, September 24

“G’DAY, MATE! DO YOU KNOW A SOUPER FROM A SPEEDO, A CHOKE FROM A COCKIE,

OR A BOOMERANG FROM VEGEMITE? JUST HOW AUSSIE IS YA?”

Invitational Gala Transports You to Australia Your Invitational Gala will take you and your guests across the Pacific for a fun-filled weekend

of Australian food, drink, entertainment, golf and the greatest camaraderie on the Island.

Thursday, September 22: Morning: Registration and gift presentation at the Clubhouse.

Optional Practice Round on Barony or Robber’s Row.

Evening: Opening reception at Crocodile Dundee’s famous

“Walkabout Creek Bar” (aka. The Beach House).

Fun, food, libations and entertainment; all with an Aussie flair.

The Bondi Beach Casino will be open for adventurous optimists.

Friday, September 23: Morning: First Round of Tournament competition.

Lunch on the PORCH following completion of your round.

Saturday, September 24: Morning: Second Round of Tournament competition.

Tucker Bags (Lunch) provided on the course during your round.

Evening: Cocktail Reception and Grand Awards Dinner/Dance.

Sign up now on the form below - All Registrants received before August 15 will receive a special gift.

2016 Heritage Invitational Entry Form “UNDER PAR DOWN UNDER”

Entry Fee: $195 per person. Special gift for registrations received by August 15, 2015.

Fee does not include cart fee charged to member’s account after the event.

($25/day for golf members not on the cart plan and their guests; $50/day for social and tennis members and their guests.)

Team #1

Member: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

Guest: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

E-Mail: ________________________________

Club: ________________________________

Team #2

Member: _____________________________

Address: _____________________________

Guest: _____________________________

Address: _____________________________

E-Mail: ______________________________

Club: ______________________________

We will participate in Thursday’s Practice Round

Preferred Tee Time _______________________________

Special Pairing Request: ___________________________

Non-playing members and spouses of guests Fee: $100 per person

Name: ___________________________________________

Name: ___________________________________________

(Includes Thursday and Saturday Social Functions Only)

Entry form and check (payable to Heritage Golf Group) or

charged to club account can be delivered to the Port Royal

Golf Shop or mailed to:

Port Royal Golf Club, Attn: Ben Smith

P.O. Box 7229, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938.

Closing date for entry is September 25, 2015.

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July 2016

Members’ Course : Planter’s Row

Start Time for Men & Ladies 18 Holers : 8:30 AM Ladies 9 Holers : 9:00 AM

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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11:15 First Friday

Bridge Men’s Blitz

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18 Holer Golf Sign up Deadline

for Twilight

Champions Cup 12:00 First

Wednesday Mah Jongg

9 Holer Golf 4:00 Twilight Golf 6:30 Twilight

Dinner

Men’s Blitz

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6:30 Murder

Mystery Monday

18 Holer Golf Men’s Day 3:00 PRPC Board

9 Holer Golf Men’s Blitz

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6:30 Murder

Mystery Monday

18 Holer Golf 9 Holer Tee Time

& Dinner at the

Beach House

Men’s Day 9 Holer Golf ( Low

Net Tournament) Men’s Blitz

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6:30 Murder

Mystery Monday

18 Holer Golf Sign up Deadline

for End of the

Month Dinner

Champions Cup 9 Holer Golf Sign up Deadline

for End of the

Month Golf

Men’s Blitz

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Golf 6:00 End of the

Month Dinner

18 Holer Golf Men’s Day 12:00 First

Wednesday Mah Jongg

9 Holer Golf 11:15 First Friday

Bridge