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Sapelo Hammock Golf Club February Newsletter 1354 Marshview Drive NE Shellman Bluff, GA 31331 From the GM: Snow! What a start to the new year. The past month brought us measurable snowfall, 9 additional days with frost to start the day and only 3 days reaching 70 degrees. Comparing that to last January where we did not have any morning frosts, 17 days that reached at least 70 and 3 days of 80+ degrees. Global warming is having an off year! The Social Committee has been hard at work planning events for the year. The 2018 Calendar of Events is included with both golf and social functions listed. This is subject to change and as new events are added, we will continue to update the events calendar on our website sapelohammockgolfclub.com. Again this month, we are asking for your help getting the word out and increase the number of eyes and golfers to Sapelo Hammock. We thank all of you who have, but for those who have not, please take a minute and look at this link. You will be reminded of the natural beauty and breathtaking vistas that surround us every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs4lmrru_g8&t=7s. 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! https://www.facebook.com/sapelohammockgolfclub https://www.tripadvisor.com/attractions-g4037763-activities- 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. Fairways & Greens! Jim Mancill, PGA General Manager/Director of Golf
From the Course: Wow, what a winter it has been! The extreme cold and frost conditions have given us a completely dormant golf course. Currently this is the most dormant we have been in the last 5 years. So much so that some courses are spraying roundup course-wide for winter weeds, which is unheard of in this area. We will not be attempting this at Sapelo Hammock for the simple fact that it will delay spring green-up of the turf. I would rather get a head start on green-up than have any delay. With spring just around the corner, it is time to start implementing our program for this growing season. We will be applying our pre-emerge on Thursday, March 1 st. Pre-emerges are a bit of a misnomer. The chemicals do not prevent weeds from emerging, rather they create a barrier at the soil level. Once the young weeds emerge they take up the herbicide and die. This application is essential for weed control and the presentation of our course. If you have any questions about this practice or any other concerns, pleas feel free to contact me at 678-570-1888 or by email at chankey@sapelohammockgolfclub.com. Once temperatures begin to rise the first areas to green up will be the putting greens, followed by tees, fairways and then finally the rough. The reason for this progression is the differences in soil temperature at the different heights of cut. The shorter the grass, the higher the soil temperature will be due to the warming by the sun. Taller grass actually shades the soil, delaying the warming process. My staff and I look forward to the warming season and are anxious to begin. Thank you for all the support and the positive comments we receive. We could not achieve any of our goals without your support and commitment. Chris Hankey Director of Golf Course Operations
Sapelo News & Notes 2018 Handicap Program Thank you to those who have signed up for the 2018 handicap season. You have until the end of the month to sign up and be on the Sapelo Hammock Golf Club roster. 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. Welcome New Members Leon & Beth Braun Midway, Georgia Johnny Durden Townsend, Georgia Chris & Alan Reddick Townsend, Georgia
Come out join us for the "Souper Bowl" & Golf Scramble "Souper Bowl & Golf Scramble February 4, 2018 The Social Committee will be providing a variety of soups and chili s for all to try. Schedule of Events: Shotgun ~ 3:00 pm Cocktails (cash bar) ~ From 5:00 pm Soups and chili s ~ From 6:00 pm $5 per person (tax included) Golf Format: Team Scramble (Divisions TBD) $10 p/team (2 player teams)
Join Us On Wednesday February 14th For Sapelo Hammock s Valentine s Day Date Night Featuring: Heavy Hors d oeuvres, Heart Themed Tempting s Chicken Wings & More Sign up early to reserve your place and your Sweet Heart s Flower & Candy Gift Which is included in the price Cocktails from 6:00 pm Buffet at 7:00 pm $15.00 per person Singles Welcome! RSVP by Saturday February 10th before 4:00 by calling the Sapelo Hammock Golf Club House At 912-832-4653 for Reservations
Upcoming Calendar of Events February Dalton Cook Charity Golf Tournament (10 am Shotgun)...3 rd Souper Bowl & Golf Scramble... 4 th Valentine s Day Date Night.......14 th March Fun & Games Night...... 9 th McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament (9am Shotgun).10 th Leprechini Tea-Tini. 14 th US Kids Tournament (Tee times from 1pm). 18 th Savannah Women s Golf Association (9am Shotgun)...22 nd McIntosh Academy Boosters Club Tournament (9am Shotgun).24 th April Bring Your Own Steak Night..... 7 th Spring Brunch (11 am 2 pm).......14 th GISA (Georgia Independent School Association) practice rounds.22 nd GISA Boy s High School Golf Championships.........23 nd May McIntosh Academy Senior Prom...... 5 th CADDA Golf Outing (12:30 pm Shotgun)........11 th Fun & Games Night........ 18 th McIntosh County Sheriff s Golf Outing (9 am Shotgun).........19 th SEGA Seniors (9 am Shotgun).........21 st
Upcoming Calendar of Events June GSGA Play Day.....3 rd Junior Golf Camp I.... 4-7 th NeSmith Chevrolet Couples Event......9 th Greens Aerification...... 11-14 th Luau Pool Party........16 th July Annual Sapelo Flag Tournament... 4 th Fun & Games Night..13 th Junior Golf Camp II.. 16-19 th August Fun & Games Night..... 17 th LGA CLASP Golf Tournament (9am Shotgun)..21 st September Football Tailgate Party........14 th October LGA Halloween Invitational (9 am Shotgun)...23 rd November Veteran s Day Patriotic Dinner.11 th 6 th Annual Keith Swindell Harry Long Benefit Tournament (9 am Shotgun) 17 th
Upcoming Calendar of Events December Sapelo Hammock Christmas Party...... 1 st Christmas Tea - Tini........10 th