On the Bluff. sapelohammockgolfclub.com. A Sapelo Hammock Golf Club Newsletter January 2018

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1 On the Bluff sapelohammockgolfclub.com A Sapelo Hammock Golf Club Newsletter January 2018

2 From the GM: Sapelo Hammock Golf Club January Newsletter 1354 Marshview Drive NE Shellman Bluff, GA Happy New Year! It s time to give thanks and recognize those that have given so much to Sapelo Hammock. First as always to our owners & members at Sapelo for their continued support and passion for our golf course and club. Without you, none of this would be possible. Secondly to all of our volunteers and committee members who give of their time and energy to help create the Sapelo experience. And to all of you golfers who come to Sapelo for a day of fun and fellowship, we thank you for your continued support. As we head into the new year, we will continue to look at ways to expand the experience both on and off the golf course. On that note, the winter brings some great golf weather and as you can see, the golf course is in tremendous condition. Many thanks to our Director of Golf Course Operations, Chris Hankey and his staff for the job they do. And as always, our Social Committee continues to plan and bring new and entertaining events for all. Keep an eye out for their 2018 schedule of events to be posted soon. Last month we gave you some links from the Marketing Committee and asked for your help getting the word out and increase the number of eyes and golfers to Sapelo Hammock. Many of you did and thank you. For those who have not, take a minute and look at this link. You will be reminded of the beauty that surrounds us every day. Then please go to the following links and Like us on Facebook and then hop over to Trip Advisor to give Sapelo Hammock a great review as well. Your support is greatly appreciated! Shellman_Bluff_Georgia.html A special thank you must go out to all our owners, members, committee members and volunteers who have continued to give so much towards the growth and success of the club. Without all of your commitment and passion, none of this would be possible. Happy New Year! Jim Mancill, PGA General Manager/Director of Golf

3 From the Course: This month I would like to discuss the transition from the growing season to the winter months and the process involved in preparing the course for the upcoming cold weather. Not many things in turf grass can be done overnight, so planning ahead is important and changes are made gradually so that playing conditions can remain as consistent as possible. Some courses in our area go to cart path only during the winter to avoid damage from traffic. We will not be doing that here at Sapelo Hammock, so other adjustments will be made instead. We will be raising the height of cut in the fairways to provide some additional cushion and protection from carts. One added benefit of this is that the ball will sit up a little from now until the time the turf goes dormant. It will be important that we all obey cart rules and stay on the path around greens and tees. Try to avoid areas already worn as well. The greens here at Sapelo are Champion bermudagrass. By definition, they will go dormant just like the fairways. Once they do, speeds will increase drastically. In order to keep them playable for this winter, heights will also be gradually increased as temperatures dictate. It is mandatory that our target height be reached by the time of the first frost. The greens need protection from the cold and freezing temperatures. On the positive side, we will enjoy faster greens again this winter and into next spring. One negative to this process is that once we begin raising heights on the greens, warm weather days leading up to the consistently cold days of winter will slow the greens a little. Remember this is only temporary during this transition period. Once the greens go dormant we will be painting them to provide some winter color and they will be faster. The main concern will be to make sure they don t get to fast and become unfair! Some of you have asked about the adopt-a-hole program and what it involves. The level of work consists of filling divots, weed trimming around trees and ponds and raking and spraying bunkers. It is not mandatory that this entire list be done, that will depend on the hole taken and the comfort level of the volunteer. Anyone interested in volunteering, or if you have any questions, you may contact me at Your continued support is appreciated. Everyone enjoy the holiday s and Happy New Year! Chris Hankey Director of Golf Course Operations

4 Sapelo December News & Notes The Sapelo Hammock Social Committee hosted a Christmas Tea-Tini on Monday, December 11 th in the club dining room. Ladies from all over McIntosh County attended. Several brought their friends. Our special guest vendor this time was Jenny Turner of Coastal Tees & Boutique on Broad Street in Darien. She had items fabricated with Shellman Bluff on them especially for the Christmas Tea-Tini. All of our guests enjoyed the holiday treats, teas, the Jingle Bell Martini and of course socializing and shopping Handicap Program We are in the process of updating our handicap roster for the 2018 golf season. The fee for the upcoming season will again be $30 per person. If you are interested in continuing this service or may want to establish a handicap, please let us know by February 26. Your fee may be paid in cash, check or billed to your member account. As a member club of the Georgia State Golf Association, along with the handicap service you will be entitled to all the benefits of membership in the GSGA. If you have any questions, or need any additional information about the service, please give us a call.

5 Staying in Golf Shape By following a golf stretching program you will not only increase your power and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help you to maintain a more consistent swing pattern. And ultimately that means a lower handicap! The golf stretching program set out below is designed to be completed either on days you aren t playing or after a round. It is not a suitable program to use as a warm up and there is a good reason for that This stretching program consists of static stretching exercises. While this is the best type of stretching for increasing range of motion it can compromise power immediately afterwards. Just as lifting heavy weights just before a game would leave your muscles temporarily tired and weak (even though they adapt to become stronger over time), static stretching immediately prior to teeing off can also negatively effect your shot distance and swing mechanics. Guidelines You should be completely warm before starting this routine. Do 5-10 minutes of brisk walking or jogging on the spot to increase heart rate and pump blood to the major muscle groups. Perform the stretches in the order below. Hold each stretch for 20 seconds, relax and then repeat for another 20 seconds before moving on to the next stretch. The muscle group being stretched should feel slightly tight diminishing as you hold the stretch. Cease the stretch immediately if you feel any pain or if tightness increases as you stretch. Remember to breathe as this promotes relaxation and prevents an increase in blood pressure! Perform this routine a minimum of 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Start with some arm circles perhaps 10 clockwise and 10 counter-clockwise. Next do some twisting from side to side keep your feet shoulder width apart, place your hands on your hips or at chest height and turn from side to side times. These dynamic stretches just help to increase blood flow and loosen joints before moving onto the static stretches. Shoulder & Chest Stretch This can be performed kneeling or standing. Clasp hands behind back and straighten arms. Raise hands as high as possible and bend forward from the waist and hold. Shoulder Stretch Place one arm straight across chest. place hand on elbow and pull arm towards chest and hold. Repeat with other arm. Triceps Stretch Place one hand behind back with elbow in air. Place other hand on elbow and gently pull towards head. Hold and repeat with other arm.

6 Golf Stretching Program Chest Stretch (Wall) Place an outstretched arm against a wall or doorway and lean forward with that shoulder. You should feel a stretch in your chest when you lean forward. Hold and repeat for same arm then repeat 2 stretches for other arm. Hamstring Stretch Sit in upright position. Tuck foot near groin with opposite leg straight. Bending from the hips and leading with the chest, reach down until a stretch is felt in back of thigh. Remember to keep the low back straight to isolate stretch in hamstring Back Stretch Start by kneeling on the ground with your arms out in front of you. Slide your arms further away and slowly shift your hips back towards your feet until a comfortable stretch is felt. Now slide your hands to the right until a stretch is felt down the side of your torso. Repeat to the left. Quad Stretch Standing with a shoulder width stance and hang onto an object for support. Bring one foot up and grab with your hand. Pull your foot up until you feel a stretch on the front of your thigh. Hold, relax and repeat before changing legs. Low Back Stretch Lie on back with right knee drawn toward chest. Slowly bring bent leg across body until a stretch is felt in the lower back and hip area. Remember to keep shoulders squared and flat on ground at all times. Bottom leg should be bent so that your knees are aligned. Forearm/Wrist Stretch Stand with your right arm extended straight out. Pull back your fingers with the other hand until you feel a stretch in your forearm. Hold, repeat and then repeat 2 stretches on other arm. Butterfly Stretch Sit in upright position and place heels together. Spread knees apart and pull feet toward groin until a stretch is felt in groin and inner thigh. Remember to keep low back straight to emphasize stretch. These golf stretching exercise, performed regularly will help to promote relaxation in the muscles. This has the added benefit of also increasing body awareness, which is so important for maintain a consistent swing pattern. Additionally, the more a muscle group can relax, the more forcefully its opposing muscles group can contract. Coupled with a suitable strength training program these golf stretching exercises will help to increase you power with every club.

7 Inaugural Dalton Cook Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, February 3 Sapelo Hammock Golf Club 10 am Shotgun Start Dalton Cook is an amazing 13 year old young man who was diagnosed with a Pineal Germ Cell Brain Tumor on April 18, We hope you will join in the fundraising effort by bringing a group or as a Hole Sponsor! The Details Cost:..$ per Team (4) (Includes Prizes, Food & Drinks) Format:...4-Man Scramble Sponsors/Sign-up:.....Donations must be turned in by January 27 Anyone interested in entering a team or becoming a hole sponsor, please call Eric Chasteen ( ) or Chuck Ferrel ( )

8 Calendar of Events January New Year s Day Brunch (Catered by Casey s Kitchen)...1 st February Dalton Cook Charity Golf Tournament (10 am Shotgun)...3 rd March McIntosh County Chamber Golf Tournament (9 am Shotgun ) th USKids Golf Tournament (Tee times from 1 pm) th Sapelo Hammock Golf Club 1354 Marshview Drive NE Shellman Bluff, GA