Golfer s Guide EXPERIENCE WHAT MAKES HAMPTON HALL BLUFFTON S BEST GATED COMMUNITY. A Private Pete Dye Signature Course ESTABLISHED IN 2004

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1 Golfer s Guide EXPERIENCE WHAT MAKES HAMPTON HALL BLUFFTON S BEST GATED COMMUNITY 2018 A Private Pete Dye Signature Course ESTABLISHED IN 2004

2 Welcome ON BEHALF OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF The information in this guide will provide you an overview of Hampton Hall Club golf operations, amenities, organizations and activities. The two main organizations within the Club are the Men s Golf Society (MGS) and the Ladies Golf Society (LGS). Both organizations are vibrant and growing groups that work very hard to ensure there are multiple opportunities for all members to find a game to play in during the week. There are weekly games that are the staples of the MGS and LGS plus other special events throughout the year. The special events are shown on the MGS and LGS golf calendars that follow. If there are any questions you have about golf, please feel free to stop by the Golf Shop or give us a call at (843) Play Well! Brent Carlson and the Golf Staff 2 The Golf Staff works hand in hand with the membership to make sure you enjoy the game and experience camaraderie with your fellow members. We can reccommend a particular game for you based on your handicap.

3 [ ] Table of Contents Welcome to Hampton Hall Club Pete Dye s Signature Golf Course Game Improvement Players of all skill levels will find opportunities to improve their game. Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose. Winston Churchill Golf Societies Men s & Ladies Golf Societies offer both fun and competition Reference Guide Local Hampton Hall Club Rules 07 Golf Shop / Pete s Grill 11 MGS Board Members Men s Golf Events 15 LGS Board Members Ladies Golf Events 17 Handicap: Score Posting Guidelines 20 Additional Leagues and Programs Schedule of Golf Fees 3

4 ON BEHALF OF THE HAMPTON HALL MEN S AND LADIES GOLF SOCIETIES, WELCOME TO THE MGS AND LGS were established to enhance the golf member experience by stimulating camaraderie and sportsmanship through a golfing environment that offers friendly competition within the Society as well as in inter-club events. We strive to ensure new members have every opportunity to get a game, no matter what their skill level. We are proud of our Club s reputation for being extremely friendly and welcoming with the overall goal of having fun. So, we encourage you to join us and enjoy your membership in Hampton Hall Club to the fullest. Jim Cadres, HHMGS Captain Sherry Rockwell, HHLGS Captain 4

5 Recent visit from Pete Dye. The Pete Dye Signature Golf Course at Hampton Hall { } As a Golf Member, you will enjoy: DESIGNED by the master in Old World Style and less than 30 minutes from Hilton Head Island, this extraordinary course is sure to inspire your best game! It is impeccably maintained, and features a brilliantly open design with beautiful, panoramic vistas to stir your imagination. Built with precision and artistry, the course at Hampton Hall Club features six sets of tees with yardages stretching from a comfortable 4,454 to 7,503 yards from the tips demanding for even the most accomplished player. A comprehensive practice facility gives you a chance to work on your strategy, which you ll need when playing this unique, links-style course that embodies the original soul of golf. Year-Round Member Golf Events Unlimited Practice Range Privileges PGA Professional Golf Staff Ladies and Men s Golf Societies Private Lessons Golf Clinics Junior Golf Programs Golf Shop Preferred Pricing Golf Club Storage Locker Room Facilities USGA Handicap Services 5

6 Game Improvement Opportunities There are many opportunities to improve your game at the Club. Players of all abilities can select from private lessons, group lessons, clinics, and Get Golf Ready. Clinics Several golf instruction clinics are available throughout the year, from beginners to Juniors. The full clinic schedule is located on the online Golf Calendar. Junior Golf Programs Programs for children ages 7-18 are available and change with the season. Our Club participates in PGA Jr. League as well as offering group or individual lessons throughout the year. Get Golf Ready This clinic is offered throughout the year, covering everything from etiquette to the full swing to some common on-course rules! Look for new dates on the golf calendar throughout the year. $99 includes 5 days of instruction. Lessons Both private and group lessons are available. Lessons are by appointment and can be booked by calling the Golf Staff at (843)

7 [ Golf Shop] THE GOLF SHOP at Hampton Hall Club carries the highest quality and latest trends in golf equipment and apparel for the perfect game and look, as well as outstanding, friendly and helpful customer service. Brands include but are not limited to: [ Adidas Ashworth Bridgestone Callaway FootJoy JoFit Oakley Sun Mountain TaylorMade Monterey Club Turtleson Tervis Titleist Under Armour Pete s Grill After a good game, you ll be ready to brag about that birdie shot while enjoying a drink with friends at Pete s Grill with daily ] and seasonal lunch specials. Hours of Operation LUNCH SERVICE Tuesday Sunday 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. BEVERAGE SERVICE 10:00 a.m. to dusk 7

8 Men s Golf Society ON BEHALF OF the Hampton Hall Men s Golf Society (MGS), welcome to Hampton Hall Club. The MGS was established to enhance the golf member experience by stimulating camaraderie and sportsmanship through a golfing environment that offers friendly competition within the Society as well as in inter-club events. Men s Golf Society Membership Membership in the MGS allows you to participate in all MGS events throughout the year. The annual membership fee for 2018 is $35 annually and is reduced by 50% for those joining after July 1. This annual fee may change as necessary. Please contact any board member or individual listed on page 11 for a Membership Application. Let us know if you have questions regarding MGS membership. MGS Reserved Tee Times The MGS reserves morning tee times for members on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The preferred way to sign up for MGS events, as well as all tee times and events, is to register through the Hampton Hall Club website. 8

9 After entering your member login information, select Book a Tee Time, select the appropriate day and look for the MGS event. In addition to event and tee time registration, the website also provides other useful information such as cart path restriction, pin placement, and a schedule of upcoming events. You can also call the Golf Shop to sign up. tee times for the Saturday event must be by noon on Friday as the teams are made up at that time. Late cancellations or no shows will result in the loss of the entry fee. Brent Carlson, Head PGA Golf Professional, will reach out to each new member and schedule a general orientation. The orientation assists new members in navigating the handicap system, online tee time system, check in, group play and other useful information. MGS Weekly Events SATURDAY: Saturday is the main MGS event of the week and is a great venue for meeting many of the other MGS members. Tee times typically start between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Sign up by adding your name to the MGS Saturday event shown when you click on Book a tee time on the Hampton Hall website. A wide variety of games are played on Saturday with groups determined by both tee preference and handicap. Our Golf Staff assigns foursomes based on your selected tees (white, combo, gold, forward) and handicap. There is a $10 entry fee for which winners will receive Golf Shop credit. If compatible with the weekly game, an optional $5 skins game and closest to the pin may be available. Cancellations of WEDNESDAY: The fun group and low handicap group play on Wednesday morning. The fun group is designed for golfers who want to play less competitive golf. The game changes from week to week and the Golf Staff assigns foursomes based on tees and handicap. The low handicap group provides a more competitive playing environment for our membership. The low handicap game is two man teams with one gross and one net score. Sign up by Monday noon for that week s event. While any MGS member can sign up for the low handicap group, the maximum number of strokes given is 14 (i.e. no strokes are given on any par three holes). Why am I using a new putter? Because the last one didn t float too well. Craig Stadler 9

10 THURSDAY: There is one group that plays on Thursday mornings; tee times may vary. Sign up by Wednesday at noon for that week s event. Foursomes are determined on the driving range before the first tee time by a random selection of golf balls thrown down by participants; however, final teams are not determined until after play by drawing cards. Format is a Stableford-like points game. Major Club Events The MGS assists with the major Club wide events during the year including Member/Guest, Member/Member, Inter-Club and Hampton Hall leagues as well as a variety of other competitive and fun events including the Hole-in-One Club. Among the other events sponsored by the MGS are two Saturday pre-tournament breakfasts per year and at least one Skills Contest per year. All of these offer a great opportunity to meet other MGS members. You will find a complete MGS member list, phone numbers, calendar of events for the year and other information relating to the golf experience on the Hampton Hall Club website. Golf is twenty percent mechanics and technique. The other eighty percent is philosophy, humor, tragedy, romance, melodrama, companionship, camaraderie, cussedness, and conversation. Grantland Rice 10

11 ` A gimme can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers, neither of whom can putt very well. Author Unknown MGS Board Members Position Name Home Phone Cell Phone Captain Jim Cadres cadresj@aol.com Vice Captain Jay Sluyter ajjsluyter@gmail.com Secretary David Van Der Beek davanderbeek@gmail.com Treasurer Patrick McInerney patinsc@hargray.com Golf Director John Tanner johntanner@yahoo.com Handicap Chairman Gary Bethard bethard22@hargray.com Member at Large (1) Leon Pouncy Lpounc1@gmail.com Member at Large (2) Dennis Arnold darnold803@aol.com Hampton Pointe Eric Schwarz ericschwarz41@gmail.com Please feel free to contact any of the individuals if you have questions. 11

12 Hampton Hall Club 2018 Men s Golf Events In addition to every Saturday during the year, the following golf events for men have been scheduled. Jan 6 Sat MGS Kickoff Breakfast and Golf Feb 14 Wed The Loving Cup Feb 22 Thur Men s Night Out Mar 3-4 Sat-Sun Two Day Stableford Mar Sat-Sun Mixed Team Championship Mar Fri-Sun Senior Club Championship Apr 7 Sat Pre Wounded Hero Event May 3-5 Thu-Sat Member Guest May 6 Sun Rain Date-Member Guest May 21 Mon Wounded Heroes Golf Event Jun 1-3 Fri-Sun Match Play Championships Jun 4-11 AERIFICATION Jun 21 Thur Men s Night Out Jun 23 Sat Celebration Cup Jul 4 Wed Red, White and Blue Jul 14 Sat Hampton Hall vs Hampton Pointe Aug 6-13 AERIFICATION Aug 23 Thur Men s Night Out Sep 8-9 Sat-Sun Member Member Sep Sat-Sun Captain s Cup Sep 29 Sat MGS Annual Meeting Oct 5-7 Fri-Sun Club Championships Oct 19 Fri GolfWeek National Championship Nov 2-3 Fri-Sat Couples Invitational Nov 10 Sat Hampton Hall Golf Gala 12

13 The most important shot in golf is the next one. Ben Hogan Life is not fair, so why should I make a course that is fair. Pete Dye 13

14 Ladies Golf Society ON BEHALF OF the Hampton Hall Ladies Golf Society (LGS) welcome to Hampton Hall Club. The LGS was established to enhance the Golf Member experience; its purpose is to stimulate camaraderie and sportsmanship. The goals of the LGS are to provide a golfing environment that offers friendly competition within the Society as well as inter-club events. Ladies Golf Society Membership Focusing on group and individual events throughout the year, the LGS provides many opportunities for friendly competitive golf and social activities. In addition to several Club-sponsored events, the LGS sponsored events include the Spring Swing Tournament, Member-Member Tournament, and Member-Guest Tournament. 14

15 Multiple Events Throughout the Year Quarterly Ladies Night Out New Member Scramble Member-Guest Spring Swing Club Championship Member-Member Captain s Cup Celebration Cup Red White & Blue MGS/LGS Match Play ` Senior Club Championship Sadie Hawkins MGS/LGS Skills Night Couples Member Invitational Let s Go Somewhere Christmas Scramble The preferred way to sign up for LGS events, as well as all tee times and events, is to use the Hampton Hall website at You will also find membership forms, additional LGS information, a complete listing of LGS members, and a calendar of events in the LGS Section of the website. Please contact any of the individuals listed below if you have questions about the LGS. Welcome to the Hampton Hall Club! LGS Board Members Position Name Phone Captain Sherry Rockwell therockwells@aol.com Co Vice Captain Helen Smith pc.be.still@gmail.com Co Vice Captain Natalie Buontempo buontempo@hargray.com Secretary Joanne Petito jgattipetito@gmail.com Treasurer Karen Bieck bieck@hargray.com Hole Member at Large 18 Hole Member at Large Jean Arnold njbe@aol.com Pam Hannock pbh1944@gmail.com { } Membership in the Ladies Golf Society includes the following benefits: Reserved tee times for Ladies 18 Hole League, Tuesday mornings Reserved tee times for Ladies 9 Hole Fun League, Friday mornings Reserved tee times for LGS members Saturday morning Hole-In-One Club USGA Handicaps for local, regional and national events Ability to participate in Inter-club events Hilton Head Ladies Exchange Days Low-Country Golf Association (LWGA) Lowcountry Team Play (LCTP) Nine-Hole Exchange Days Priority entry into Club events Reciprocal golf at area clubs Semi-Annual Meeting and Awards Most Improved Player Ringers Birdies HHLGS Weekly Newsletter 15

16 Hampton Hall Club 2018 Ladies Golf Events In addition to LGS weekly play on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday during the year, the following golf events for ladies have been scheduled. Feb 14 Wed The Loving Cup March 6 Tue Spring Swing Mar Sat-Sun Mixed Team Championship Mar 15 Thu Ladies Night Out Mar 23-Mar 25 Fri-Sun Senior Club Championship Apr 7 Sat Pre Wounded Hero Event Apr 16 Mon Forsythe Cup Apr Fri-Sat Member Guest April 23 Mon 9 Hole Exchange May 21 Mon Wounded Heroes Golf Event Jun 1-3 Fri-Sun Match Play Championships Jun 4-11 AERIFICATION Jun 14 Thu Ladies Night Out Jun 23 Sat Celebration Cup Jul 4 Wed Red, White and Blue Jul 17 Tue Mini Member Guest Aug 6-13 AERIFICATION Aug 30 Thu Ladies Night Out Sep Sat-Sun Captain s Cup Oct 5-7 Fri-Sun Club Championships Oct 16 Tue Member Member Nov 2-3 Fri-Sat Couples Invitational Nov 10 Sat Hampton Hall Golf Gala Dec 4 Tue LGS Christmas Scramble 16

17 Handicap: GUIDELINES FOR SCORE POSTING Members are responsible for posting all of their scores (both at Hampton Hall and outside courses) at the end of every acceptable round. Any exception to this posting requirement is posted in the Golf Shop prior to the event. Put your score card for all Hampton Hall Club rounds played in the file near the computer in the posting room following posting. Scorecards for rounds played at other courses may also be dropped in this file for review. Equitable Stroke Control USGA Position Paper on the Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) Procedure ESC sets a maximum number that a player can post on any hole depending on the player s Course Handicap. Individual Handicap Maximum Score permitted on any hole 9 or less double bogey 10 through through through or more 10 USGA Reference Guide: Adjusting Hole Scores Incomplete holes or conceded strokes if a player picks up on a hole or is conceded a stroke, record the most likely score that would have been made. This most likely score is the number of strokes (including penalty strokes) taken thus far, played under the Rules of Golf, plus the number of strokes needed to complete the hole from that point more than half the time. An x should precede the score on the scorecard for this hole score (e.g. x5). Holes not Played When a hole is not played, or not played under The Rules of Golf, the score entered for handicap purposes is par (for this hole) plus any handicap strokes the player is entitled to, based on their Course Handicap. Acceptable Scores for Handicap purposes Post scores when at least 7 holes are played (7 to 12 holes are posted as a 9 hole score) while 13 or more holes are posted as an 18 hole score. 17

18 Hampton Hall Club Local Rules 1. Burn lines define the margins of Lateral Hazards and Water Hazards. RED stakes (Lateral) and YELLOW stakes (Water) are used to identify the hazards. 2. The burn lines marking the edges of hazards are to be played as Ground Under Repair. 3. Out of Bounds are defined by WHITE stakes and / or Property stakes (GREEN stakes with white tops). 4. A golf ball crossing a lateral lagoon hazard, which edges the fairway, and lands on the other side in or near an improved lot is deemed to be Out of Bounds even if it is not marked. 5. A golf ball crossing a community street or road is deemed to be Out of Bounds even if the ball lands on the golf course on the other side. 6. All sandy areas marked with BLUE stakes are designated as natural areas and therefore are played as through the green. 7. Free line-of-site relief may be taken from sprinkler heads around the green provided the heads are within two club-lengths of the green, and the ball is within two club-lengths of the sprinkler heads. 8. Free relief may be taken from any newly-sodded areas or areas being prepared for sodding. 9. Free relief may be taken for interference with stance or swing from stakes and /or wires supporting trees. 10. Free relief may be taken from the flower bed located around the oak tree on # A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. 12. Wrong putting green: the practice putting greens right of #9 fairway, adjacent to # 9 green and behind #9 green are all defined as a wrong putting green. The player must take relief under rule If play is limited to Golf Cart Path Only on ALL holes, then a ball may be lifted, cleaned,and replaced without penalty on all closely mown areas through the green. 14. When a ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball marker is accidentally moved by the player, the partner, the opponent, the caddie or the equipment. The ball or ball marker must be replaced. note: if the ball is moved by natural causes it must be played as it lies. Additional Services Locker Room Lockers are available to all golf members. Visit the Golf Shop for details. Golf Clubs Rentals are available for guests and are complimentary for golf members. Golf Carts, Pull Carts, Etc. Golf carts and pull carts are available to members and guests see the Golf Staff for pricing. Members golf carts are charged an annual trail fee and billed monthly via the Club billing process. Walking with golf clubs is available to golf members and guests. Golf Shop 20% discount on all clothing, clubs, bags etc. for all golf members. Shoe-shine service is available in the Golf Shop. Reciprocal golf at other local courses is available. Ask the Golf Shop what courses are available. 18

19 Pace of Play Time Standards This pace of play policy requires the Club to post and distribute the following table. The table provides the time that each group should be at each tee and ready to tee off to support the expected Hampton Hall Club pace of play standards. The chart below reflects a 4 minute restroom break after holes 4,12 and at the turn when golf carts are allowed on the fairway. Cart restrictions add 1 minute per restricted hole. This Pace of Play Policy has been established for the enjoyment of all golfers. If the group ahead is playing on pace please be considerate of them even if your group has the ability to play faster. Here are a few suggestions to help your group maintain its pace of play: Your group should be at your starting tee at least 5 minutes before your tee time. Play ready golf-defined as doing your pre-shot routine while another is hitting their ball. Keep within 2 shots of the group in front of you. When playing Carts on Path, take two or three clubs with you to your ball. Size up your putt while another golfer is putting, without disrupting their putt or line. Hole Tee Time Starting Time 14 min 28 min 44 min 57 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 23 min 1 hr 32 min 1 hr 46 min Hole Tee Time 2 hr 6 min 2 hr 20 min 2 hr 36 min 2 hr 54 min 3 hr 7 min 3 hr 16 min 3 hr 32 min 3 hr 46 min 3 hr 56 min Golf Attire Appropriate golf attire is required for all players on the golf course and golf practice facilities. Acceptable Golf Attire Gentlemen: Shirts with collars, golf shirts, slacks and golf shorts are considered appropriate attire. Mock neck shirts are acceptable. Spikeless golf shoes are recommended at the golf facilities. Ladies: Dresses, skirts, skorts, slacks and golf shorts and golf shirts are considered appropriate attire. Spikeless golf shoes are recommended at the golf facilities. Not Acceptable Gentlemen: Tank tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, cut-offs, jams, sweat pants, jeans, cargo pants, swimming attire, gym shorts, tennis shorts or other athletic shorts are not permitted. Ladies: Halter tops, tank tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, cut-offs, sweat pants, swimming attire, short shorts, jeans, cargo pants, tennis skirts or tennis shorts are not permitted. Metal spike shoes are not permitted. Shoes other than spikeless golf shoes must be approved by the Golf Staff. 19

20 Additional Leagues and Programs In addition to Hampton Hall Club golf events your golf membership gives you the opportunity to participate in the following leagues and programs. Hilton Head Inter-Club League (Nov Mar) Current Members: Arthur Hills (in Palmetto Dunes) Country Club of Hilton Head (in Hilton Head Plantation) Hampton Hall The Landings Moss Creek Palmetto Dunes Palmetto Hall Pinecrest Port Royal Sea Pines Country Club Sun City (Hidden Cypress) These are great local golf courses available to play for around $40 per match. Each club will host a match for the other clubs. The team for each match will consist of 10 players. Five teams of two, play better ball of partners for 1 point per hole (18 points, and a total of 90 points for the full team). This is a net game played off of the low handicap player in the group. You are not committed to play in all matches. We aim to have a roster of and select 10 players for each match based on availability. Every effort is made to balance the amount of play amongst the group. A membership fee of $20 will cover the entrance fee for both leagues. All of the money except league expenses will be payed out to the different teams based on how many points they accumulate during the season. If you do wish to play, please take a check made out to HHMGS for $20 to the Golf Shop by October 10. Please write a check; we do not handle cash. 20 If you have any questions or would like to know more about Inter-Club League, please contact Lin Godsey ( wlgodsey@gmail.com).

21 Senior Men s Golf Association of Hilton Head (Jan Oct) Are you interested in playing fun, competitive events at some of the best public and private golf courses in the Lowcountry? Several of the SMGA events are at premier clubs such as Berkeley Hall, Belfair, Long Cove, Wexford, Callawassie, Dataw, Sea Pines Heron Point, Sea Pines Country Club and Haig Point. As a golf member of Hampton Hall Club you can join the Senior Men s Golf Association of Hilton Head Island (SMGA). The current schedule has 32 events from the beginning of January until the beginning of October. To join the SMGA, you must: be at least age 55 have a handicap index of 24 or less be a regular golfing member of one of the SMGA member golf clubs pay annual dues of $60 Events are based on handicaps and are in many different formats, including but not limited to, two man better ball, two best balls of four, Stableford, member guest and individual match play. For partner events, members can sign up individually or as a team. It is not necessary to have a partner to play in a team event. The SMGA will select your other team members. Members can play from either the regular tees or the forward tees. If you wish to play forward tees, you must declare your intention to do so for the entire season. An annual year end meeting and celebration is held for members, at no cost, that includes unlimited libations and heavy hors d oeuvres, recognition of key tournament winners with trophies, door prizes of a round of golf for four at all the the clubs played during the year, and $1,000 in gift certificates. To join the SMGA, you should complete a membership application form which you can download from the SMGA website at smgahhi.com. For further information about the SMGA, go the the SMGA website or contact Alan Prenoveau (aprenoveau@gmail.com) your SMGA Hampton Hall representative. { } Summer Reciprocal Program at Other Local Area Courses (June, July & August) IN THE SUMMER, Hampton Hall Club participates in an areawide reciprocal program with other private clubs. The participating courses list and rate schedule will be available at the Golf Shop shortly before the program begins. 21

22 2018 Schedule of Golf Club Fees Member Cart Fee 18 Holes $23 9 Holes $14.50 *Pull carts permitted at no charge Trail Fee Property Owner $1,560 Stored Non-Property Owner $1,747 Guest Fees Guests $53 18 $ Immediate Family $43 18 $ Unaccompanied Guest $63 18 $ Junior $31 18 $ Other Fees Bag Storage, Annual $100 Locker, Annual $90 Practice Range Fees Included in dues Handicap System, Annual $35 22 The above fees are subject to 6% sales tax. Accompanied and Unaccompanied guests are allowed to play as a guests up to 6 times per year.

23 Hampton Hall Club Members Give Back WOUNDED MILITARY HEROES GOLF CLASSIC 1ST TEE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY DONATIONS PGA JR. LEAGUE LGS DONATION TO BLUFFTON SELF HELP 23

24 A Private Golf Community in the Heart of the Lowcountry 170 Hampton Hall Blvd Bluffton, SC (843) hamptonhallclubsc.com 24