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HARBORVIEW
ALLURING. DISTINCTIVE. LEGENDARY.
APRIL 2023 / EDITION IV
GOLF & YACHT CLUB
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
1 2
PATIO DINING APRIL Lunch / Dinner Lunch
Lunch 11:00A - 5:30* Tuesday* - Sunday*
Dinner 5:00 - 8:30 Friday - Saturday MOVING DAY
*lunch ends 4:30 SCRAMBLE
Reservations are not accepted for the patio.
Friday - Saturday 4:30 - 5:00 Pizza Only
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
GOLF & Lunch Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner EASTER
DINING BRUNCH
CLOSED MASTERS MASTERS MASTERS MASTERS
GREEN JACKET GREEN JACKET GREEN JACKET GREEN JACKET Tap Room
PLAYER POOL PLAYER POOL PLAYER POOL PLAYER POOL Opens at 2:30
for Masters
NINE N DINE
PAR 3
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
GOLF & Lunch Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch
DINING
CLOSED BIG SOUTH
TAYLORMADE PRACTICE
DEMO DAY #1 / #10
Tees Closed
After 1:00
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
GOLF / DINING Lunch Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch
CLOSED NO GOLF NO GOLF PLGA PATRIOT CUP
Big South Big South Big South
WISDOM.
Rescheduled Event
WONDERS. Pairings on April 19
WINE.
PLGA PAIRINGS
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
GOLF & Lunch Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch / Dinner Lunch
DINING
CLOSED WILSON ROCK THE
DEMO DAY TRIVIA CABANA
NIGHT FOOD TRUCKS
LTD Clubhouse
Menu
BACK PATIO NEW MENU
SERVICE START
EST 2021 Saturday. April 1 Saturday. April 1
Lunch Service Opens There will be two menus.
APRIL Friday, April 7
Dinner FRI - SAT Opens
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch menu serves entire
day Sunday & Tuesday
LUNCH HOURS DINNER HOURS RESERVATIONS
Rear Patio Opens Patio Dining Friday & Saturday Dinner Nights
SUN 11:00 - 5:30** WED / THU 5:00 - 7:30*
_____________________________________________________________________________
WED / THU Carolina Room
MON Closed FRI / SAT 5:00 - 8:30* 5:00 - 7:00
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TUE 11:00 - 5:30** FRI / SAT Carolina Room
WED 11:00 - 4:30* * Lunch service ends at 4:30.
* Dinner Menu starts at 5:00. & Patio (limited)
THU 11:00 - 4:30* 5:00 - 8:00
FRI 11:00 - 4:30* * 4:30 - 5:00 / Slices Pizza Only
Reservation times end 30
SAT 11:00 - 4:30* minutes prior to the kitchen
APRIL PATIO DINNER
* Lunch service ends. Pizza will closing time to ensure timeliness.
Friday & Saturday Only through
be available from 4:30 - 8:00 Walk Ins based on availability.
April. May will bring 4 nights of
* Lunch menu for the day ends
dinner.
at 4:30: Wednesday - Saturday PRIVATE DINING
* Dinner is not available on Reservations are not accepted Parties of 12 or more may
Sundays and Mondays for the patio and is request private dining in the
** SLICES: Twofer Pizza on “first come - serve” seating. Patriot Room based on the
Sundays until 7:00PM / Pick Up “Holding tables” not allowable availability. Requests must be
only. See below. made one week in advance.
BOGO
50% OFF
Pizza Pies!
Having a Party?
No cooking night?
Boat Night?
Sunday Only.
Take Out Only.
Plan ahead.
Starts 4.2.23
TAKE OUT ONLY TAKE OUT ONLY
Last Order Availability 7PM
APRIL SPECIAL - SUNDAYS ONLY Easter Sunday Unavailable.
11A - 7P*
Buy any pizza and get 50% off a second*.
Pick Up / Take Out Orders must be placed by 7:00P.
Great deal anyway you slice it!
*Second pizza at equal or lower price.
Lunch menu closes at 4:30P on Sundays.
ONLY pizza available 4:30 - 7:00. Dinner is not available on
Sundays. TWOFER SUNDAYS is currently April only.
UP FRONT
Bob Swezey / PGA General Manager
MARATHON SEASON 2023 –2024 Advisory Committee
Consistencies of Capabilities On behalf of the ownership and East Coast Golf
Management, we would like to welcome and thank
In our world, the summer marathon is getting ready to the following Members that have graciously offered
start. Race tactics include a good start line plan, get their time to serve upon the Advisory Committee.
warmed up early in the race, aim for a constant pace,
take elements into consideration and be vigilant as
changes will occur to the plan. These tactics allow us to
ADVISORS
be more proactive than reactive in setting expectations Sue Bailey, Kenn Byers, Paul Clark,
with all factors we know considered in advance. Vinnie Criscuoli, Beth Davidson, Bill Dixon,
JoAnn Lovequist, Stu Sutliff,
These elements are important in running the course Kevin Toomey, Pam Vogt
over a long distance. April will bring the first steps of __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
the warm season and settling into a good pace as a We would also like to thank those Members that
brief warm up. As May enters its time to start gaining a have recently served on the committee. Their
quality stride that is consistent. Going into full sprint assistance over various lengths of time have greatly
contributed to creating a relationship with
early causes injuries. management that is candid, transparent, unbiased and
honest on behalf of the entire membership.
June through September is the middle of the race. In
the middle of the race we will start to see the various THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
conditions of the course we predicted and in other Rich Adams, John Cicaloni, Laura Jennings,
cases find others not contemplated that rear them- Ron Pate, Karen Smith, Stacie Wilson
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
selves without warning. The big things we want to try
and avoid are falling down or running out of “juice”. ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE
The Committee is to be involved as a sounding
Both can be painful and injurious to expectations,
board to provide advice to club management
standards and results. As the race starts lining up in
April, look inside to see how we plan to get warmed regarding the amenities of Grand Harbor. Advisors
up through May. One step in front of another. help provide context to community and club history
as assistance or considerations to management. The
Our speed will pick up gradually. When June hits we committee shall work with the General Manager as
anticipate to be at a dependable full stride. Staying with directed and, in all things, coordinate its activities and
the pack during this part of the race is crucial. When actions with no bias or personal agendas. They are
fall arrives we don’t stop running, but it is a chance to representatives of all members of the club. Advisors
cool down and catch some air. are considered ambassadors of good will, understand-
The marathon of the summer horizon is visible. As we ing and shared trusts that may at times be considered
get closer and closer, we will let you know what new confidential for periods of time.
horizons bring. As they change with every step, the The committee is advisory in nature only
potentials to modify the pace will show themselves. and has no officers or voting rights.
Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 9
10:30A - 1:30P
Adults $ 29++
12 and Under $ 19 ++ BUFFET SELECTIONS
4 and Under Free.
CARVING STATIONS
RESERVATIONS Turkey & Filet Mignon
Reservations close April 3
RSVP is required. PROTEINS
Seating time requested please. Salmon & Ham
Cancellations after April 4 will
be charged 50% and 100% after April 7. OMELETTE STATION
The earlier your RSVP is gained the better Cooked to Order
your chances of your desired time.
Some times are sold out already. BREAKFAST OPTIONS
RSVP Email: kristin@grandharbor.net Scrambled Eggs
Bacon & Sausage
SEATING Grits
Carolina, Harbor & Patriot Dining Rooms
No seating available in the Tap Room VEGETABLES
or back patio for this event. Tables of up to 8 Southwestern Corn Medley
are available. Red Bliss Potatoes
SHRIMP COCKTAIL BOAT
TAP ROOM HOURS / EASTER SALADS
The Tap Room will be closed until 2:30P. Tossed Greens Salad Bar
The final round of Masters tournament Fresh Fruit
will be shown in its entirety starting
at 2:00PM with food & snacks available BREADS & BUTTER
until 5:30PM. Management will reserve
the right to close early based on the DESSERTS
count of patrons at 5:30PM. Assorted Selections
MIX IT UP
After due diligence on history; there are several stalwarts on the menu that
stayed put. Some others, albeit liked by some, were not enough and they missed
the cut.
MORE DEFINED - Lunch and Dinner Availability
There will now be a lunch menu that on most days will end at 4:30. From 4:30 -
5:00, only pizza will be offered until 5:00PM. In the evening there will be a distinct
dinner menu along with weekly specials. Not all lunch menu items will transfer
over to dinner. Handheld sandwiches will not be available on the dinner menu. To
satisfy this refinement, the kitchen’s cook line requires different product sets for
production purposes.
APRIL 1 SPECIALS
Specials are based on being special. They are always “while supplies last”.
Saturday In honesty, trying to guess how many of aChuck Wideman / GCSAA Superintendent
special may be sold is similar to
flipping a coin. 50% of the time we might run out and 50% of the time we waste
goods. We get truck orders on Fridays. That means we get one guess on supplies.
MASTERS WEEK
APRIL 4-9
APRIL 4-7 APRIL 6 / THURSDAY APRIL 6—9
TUESDAY-FRIDAY NINE N DINE PAR 3 THURSDAY-SUNDAY
MASTERS PLAYER POOL $12 ++ Per Player THE TAP ROOM
Includes Prizes & Buffet The Tap Room will show all 4
Over 4 days you can play and If you are fan of the Masters, rounds in their live entirety
enter a team 4 times for $5 each you know they have a par 3 event Thursday - Sunday. Replays of
time. Your net score from any on Wednesday afternoons. Masters rounds do not occur
one day is added to a player Our rendition will offer all during the event.
randomly chosen holes as par 3’s. The Golf Shop
that makes the cut. will do all pairings to mix THE TAP ROOM
Player names will be drawn ladies and gentlemen based on WILL NOT BE OPEN ON
Friday in advance of Saturday ABCD abilities for fun prizes EASTER SUNDAY UNTIL
Masters round starts by staff. 2:30 FOR THE MASTERS.
All ties will split winnings. MASTERS THEMED
FOOD BUFFET PIZZA & PUB SNACKS
35% of field will be paid Closest to Pins win Daily menu will not be available.
in Golf Shop credits. authentic Masters prizes. TWOFER PIZZA
TAKE OUT ONLY
SUMMER RULES
In the May newsletter, we
will offer specific rules,
policies, emergency
actions, policies and
reminder notes.
• Closures
• Weather Parameters
• Evacuation Mandates
• Schedules
• Bar Seating
• Lost & Found
• Children / Infants
• Floats / Toys
• Music
• Seat Saving
• Activities
• Alcohol / Coolers
• Boat ramp use
• More…………..
Lunch menu service will be available from 12P - 5:30, Saturday and
MAY
Sundays through Memorial Day weekend. Our first Saturday open is
planned for May 6. At this time, we are still in due diligence on varied
abilities to provide consistent dinner dining nights through the season.
The variables include staffing, menus, history, deliveries, grab n go item
options and internal guidelines on modifications for all of those nuances
WARM UPS thereby being proactive vs. reactive for the season. Staffing remains a
PRE-SEASON CABANA speedbump. We will get it figured out soon as we are trying to increase
staff members now to be ready in about 6 weeks. We do very much
appreciate your patience. We want to “get it right” the first time.
APR
It’s getting nicer outside. Our challenge is still staff scheduling based
upon capabilities of those on hand that change drastically month to
month through early summer because of school final exams, gradua-
tions, breaks, sports family vacations, marriages and other events.
Lunch menu service will be available until 4:30PM, Tuesday - Sunday
PATIO LUNCH on the back patio starting April (except Easter).
& DINNERS Dinner service on the back patio will only be available on Fridays and
Saturdays with standard operating hours through April. Please know in
MAY DINNERS advance that staffing is predicated on this model. Food & beverage
service for dinner on the rear patio will not be available on Wednesdays
CONSISTANCY and Thursdays in April.
ABILITIES
In May we will offer dinner service on the back patio Wednesday -
CONSIDERATIONS through Saturday. No dinners will be available at the Cabana through
QUALITY May. The scheduling for the Cabana is still in progess at this time.
WISDOM. WONDERS. WINE
Sponsored by Grand Harbor
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 / 7:00PM
INTERACTIVE CHAT
History of the Greenwood Genetic Center
Guest Speaker
Dr. Rich Steet / Grand Harbor Resident
Dr. Steet joined GGC in August 2018 as the Director of Research and Head of the
JC Self Research Institute. His current research program, funded by the NIH and private
foundations, is focused on defining disease mechanisms for two different classes of inherited
diseases. This work takes advantage of cell and animal-based models and uses a combination of
chemical, molecular, and developmental approaches to unravel the complex pathogenesis of
disorders and explore new ways to treat them. Dr. Steet’s goals for the Research Division are to
integrate strengths in basic science research with clinical and translational studies, to enhance
partnerships with pharmaceutical companies that can drive therapeutic development, and
collaborate with the Clinical and Diagnostic divisions of GGC to enhance our understanding of the
genetic basis for birth defects and disabilities.
In conjunction with Lander University and the Greenwood Genetic Center, the club will host
what we hope is to become a monthly event to visit, listen, learn and share.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
We are currently in the stages of gaining speakers in a wide spectrum of topics over the year.
If you have ideas on what you might like in the future, please let us know.
PLEASE RSVP / REQUIRED BY APRL12 / kristin@grandharbor.net
Come over and enjoy a leisurely dinner. Stay and enjoy our speaker this month from the sciences world.
Other topics pertaining to law, travel, art, history, writing and more are being slated for the future!
If you have an idea or would like to share your wisdoms or wonders, let us know!
FREE BEVERAGE
Come over and enjoy a leisurely dinner and you will get a free alcoholic beverage for the event afterwards.
Dinner is not a requirement to attend the event. Event will offer free non-alcoholic beverages.
2023 APRIL 29
Rock the Cabana
MAY 27
Motown/Beach Music
JUNE 24
Country Jams
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 / RSVP
Dinner Buffet* & Game / Carolina Room 5:00 - 8:00
$15 PP Dinner Option / $ 5 PP Game Only Option
Please indicate number in party and Player Options
Club provides prizes.
* Dinner option requires 50% of players to choose this selection.
All entry fees are inclusive of service charge and tax
RSVP CLOSES SUNDAY, APRIL 23
TWO OPTIONS FOR RSVP NOW
$ 5 PP Game, Prizes
$15 PP Game, Prizes & Soup/Salad*
FOOD TRUCKS REQUIRE
CASH or CREDIT CARD
NO Member Charges
APRIL 29
ROCK THE CABANA
Cabana / Food Truck Night
5:00 - 8:00 / Last Call 8:30
“NOT EVEN BROTHERS” BAND • 19th Nervous Breakdown | Rolling Stones • Friend of the Devil | Grateful Dead
• 867-5309 | Tommy Tu-tone • Get Together | Young Bloods
• Addicted To Love | Robert Palmer • Girl Crush | Little Big Town
• After Midnight | Eric Clapton • Go Your own Way | Fleetwood Mac
• Ain't Missing You | John Waite • Good Golly Miss Molly | Beatles
• Air that I Breath | Hollies • Harvest Moon | Neal Young
• All Along the Watchtower | Bob Dylan • Have I told You Lately | Van Morrison
• American Girl | Tom Petty • Helplessly Hoping | Crosby Stills Nash
• Before You Accuse Me | Eric Clapton • Hide Your Love Away | Beatles
• Best of My Love | Eagles • Higher Love | Steve Winwood
• Billie Jean | Michael Jackson • Honky Tonk Women | Rolling Stones
• Blame It On Midnight | Bob Seger • Hotel California | Eagles
• Blinded By the Light | Bruce Springsteen • How Sweet It Is | James Taylor
• Breakdown | Tom Petty • I Feel Fine | Beatles
• Breakdown Dead Ahead | Boz Scaggs • I Want You to Want Me | Cheap Tick
• Bring it on Home to Me | Sam Cooke • I'm on Fire | Bruce Springsteen
• Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison • If | Bread
• Can't You See | Marshall Tucker • In Your Eyes | Peter Gabriel
• Changes in Latitude | Jimmy Buffet • Into the Mystic | Van Morrison
• Comfortably Numb | Pink Floyd • Jumping Jack Flash | Rolling Stones
• Crazy Love | Van Morrison • Kicks | Paul Revere and the Raiders
• Dancing in the Moonlight | King Harvest • Layla | Eric Clapton
• Dixie Chicken | Little Feat • Learning To Fly | Tom Petty
• Doctor My Eyes | Jackson Browne • Leave You with a Smile | George Strait
• Don't Stand so Close to me | Sting • Lido Shuffle | Boz Scaggs
• Don't Stop Believing | Journey • Listen to her Heart | Tom Petty
• Dreams | Fleetwood Mac • Listen to the Music | Doobie Brothers
• Drift Away | Dobie Gra • Little Red Corvette | Prince
• End of the Innocence | Don Henly • 100+ MORE!!!!!!!!!!!
"Rising Star" winners for Best Rock Duo for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015. Also Best Acoustic Band for
2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. “Not Even Brothers” is Guy Workman and Pat Phillips.
An internationally recorded songwriter, guitarist, and flutist, Guy spent seven years in Nashville where he honed his
songwriting skills. He has had four songs on the Billboard charts. Over the past seventeen years, Guy and Pat have been
perfecting and tightening their music by playing venues all across the Southeast. Their driving acoustic guitars, tight
harmonies, and unusual mix of original and obscure classics have set them apart from other "Top 40" style bands. They
will keep you dancing to your favorite songs all night long. Their working song list has over 200 cover songs.Over the coming busy months of play, the
Handicap Committee will be evaluating the
identification of handicap stroke
allocation per hole for both men and
women. Implementation of this undertaking
is slated for late 2023 or early 2024 to order
new scorecards. This analysis will utilize the
USGA guidelines and coordinated with
consultation from the South Carolina Golf
Association. For additional information,
please contact Roger Treat:
treatroger@gmail.com.
APRIL
SHOP HOURS
7:30 - 5:00
The shop will be closed on Mondays along Member Survey / Pace of Play
3.75
with the golf course. The club offices are
periodically open Mondays
STARTING TIMES
8:30 - 5:00 2023 GOAL 4.0
Starting times for April will be 8:30 - 5:00
See details inside for double tee starts The pace of play as rated by membership is generally
info starting in May positive. The pace of play is a hot topic not only here at
Grand Harbor. In fact it has been a topic for almost as
long as the game has existed. The pace of play is solely
DRIVING RANGE attributable to several factors that include formats, weather,
over crowding and in most cases; unawareness. Some may
7:30 - Dark opine that the pace is dictated by ability. We would not
agree because the tours on television are polar to that
Tuesday - Saturday thought. Playing with haste means lower abilities can play
7:30 - 4:30 and do so quickly. Controlling the pace of play with staff;
especially at a private club can become very contentious
quickly. Here are some simple thoughts to consider. 1) Be
Sundays
The range will close early each Sunday ready to play when it is your turn, 2) record scores at next
tee, 3) limit practice swings, 4) stay away from cell phones,
so that it may be clean picked for 5) be aware at all times of your position to the group ahead
Monday mowing. and not behind. When warranted, staff will approach
groups far off the pace. It’s not personal.
NOTE: If you play - post your score.
PLAY FAST. PLAY FAIR. PLAY WELL. FAST PLAYERS MAKE FRIENDS FAST.
SLOW PLAYERS LOSE FRIENDS FASTER.MGA
There are no scheduled weekend
events for the men this month. Regular
games will be played on Tues / Thu / Sat
PLGA
PLGA PATRIOT CUP
APRIL 22-23, 2023
APRIL 19 / PAIRING PARTY 5PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 / 9:00AM SHOTGUN
Ladies & Gentlemen Eligible / Optional Cookout
Must have established handicap to play
Social and Full Member event
ABCD Scramble - Blind Draw by Golf Shop
Entry Fee is $100* and includes prizes & cookout
*April Fools Day! Entry fee is only $ 5 / prizes only / Cookout during play
is optional with requests of high consideration to support for quality of
service abilities after play.
EASTER WEEKEND
“EGGCITING” APPAREL SPRING SALE
APRIL 7-9, 2023
Our pricing is already better than you’ll find in the
marketplace. On this weekend we will use the
member preferred pricing with some “spectacular”
savings added on when you make a purchase. Pick
out what items you like. Then pick an egg from the
basket at the counter. We will have discounts ranging
from 10% - 35% inside the eggs for added savings.
Items may not be saved in advance of the sale. Sales
will be considered final. Reminder: All golf shop
credits must be used by the end of the year.IT’S GETTING WARMER! COME ON OUT! GET OUTSIDE!
MAY 2023 ALERT!
POOL CLOSED
Now that we have you wondering, It is with hope to start
Water Aerobics classes in May if the water is warm enough.
Once started, it is the vision to have this great exercise available through
September. Again, it’s based on the water temperatures.
Keep an eye out for an official date to be communicated in late April or early
May. The Cabana pool still has some needs to be performed before it opens.
Acid washing, patch refinements and painting the entire surface is planned.
Schedule upon start:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00.
The large pool will be reserved and closed during these hours
to accommodate the class sizes we do anticipate.
Those that like to swim laps may do so after 10:00 on these days. Laps
beforehand are not possible as the pools need to be cleaned early in the day
daily. On other days, lap swimming is available starting at 9:00.
Classes with Sue White / For More Information please email:BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE
Men’s Golf Championship
Monday - Wednesday
Practice Round April 16 (PM)
Competition Dates April 17 - 19
Grand Harbor is proud to host this event.
In the past we hosted the Men’s and Women’s events.
Practice Rounds Sunday afternoon. #1 and #10 tees close at 1:00PM.
The golf course will be closed all 3 days of competition.
Volunteer opportunities will be announced April 2.
If you are interested; please see the Golf Shop staff.
Rules for spectators will also be announced.
As a Full Member you are automatically a member of the Myrtle Beach Golf Trail and special
offers. For more information contact: info@golftrailmembership.com
MAGNOLIA LANE
Augusta National Golf Club
Magnolia Lane is 330 yards from the entry guardhouse to the circle in front
of the clubhouse. Some of the trees that line the lane date back to the
1850’s. The 330 yard length mirrors the depth of the Member driving range
that became obsolete for players today. The majestic practice facility that
exists now for the event was designed to replicate holes and specific greens on
the course. The Member practice range is still used for daily use during the
year when they are open. They close the golf course all summer!APRIL GOLF EVENT DATES
April 1 Sat Moving Day Scramble
April 3 Mon Surf N Turf Project
MINUTES COUNT April April
6
4-7
Thu
Tue - Fri
Nine N Dine / Masters Par 3
Masters Week Challenge
Suppose start times were 10
minutes apart. Suppose the first April 11 Tue TaylorMade Demo Day
group at 8AM played in 4 hours. If April 17 - 19 Mon - Wed Big South Championship
every group that followed lost that Course Closed 3 Days
4 hour pace by just two minutes in April 22 - 23 Sat - Sun PLGA Patriot Cup
their round; what starting time Rescheduled from March
would be the first to play in 4.5 April 25 Tue WILSON Demo Day
hours? 5 Hours? A group’s spot
on the golf course is directly
behind the one in front. It’s not
MAY GOLF EVENT DATES
just in front of the group behind.
May 4-6 Thu - Sat Ladies Member-Guest
Consider this: if a full hole exists Thursday-Reception / Cabana
open in front of you; you may be Friday-Saturday Shotguns
chewing up more than 2 minutes May 11 Thu Nine N Dine / 4:00 / Dinner
lost to the pace, while also creating May 23 Tue Nine N Dine / 3:00 / F&B
a log jam behind. Keep Pace. May 29 Mon Memorial Day / AM Shotgun
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Find out why their new lines are becoming exceptionally popular
due to testing and superb value! Sign up in the Golf Shop.
TUESDAY
APRIL 11
Come out and see
why some of the very
best are playing some
of the very best new
equipment on the
market. Sign up in the
Golf Shop.
Well at least sometimes. This is a kindly reminder that the golf course is closed to all play from sun up to sundown on Mondays.
Please help us help you. Being closed Mondays is not uncommon. More so it is the “norm” for truly private clubs.
Being closed creates many opportunities for us to accomplish tasks we cannot perform on the other active 6 days available.
How do we know some are still playing? There are many eyes on the course on Mondays. We know.
Your cooperation is advance is greatly appreciated.Chuck Wideman / GCSAA Superintendent GOLF CART PATHS Cart path repairs that were planned are almost completed for this year. We are aware that more will need to be done. This will become an annual consideration year after year. Approximately 650 linear feet was planned for the cart path repairs this year. This equates to about 5,600 s/f and a total cost of over $65,000 of the 2023 capital expenditures we planned and communicated in advance for this year. Additional repairs will occur year after year due primarily to tree roots. More trees will come down each year as their roots are the primary causes of cart path damage. SCIENCE Chemical and fertilizer practices are now in full processes through October. Soil temperatures will soon maintain a constant 65 degrees on a 24 hour basis. The grass will “take off” this month. Several strong post-emergent chemicals have been applied to the Poa Annua as previously communicated. Some turfs will be aerated or verticut regularly. Some will get extra attention through early sum- mer to “push” growth and for golf car traffic com- paction relief. Post emergent chemicals will be sprayed only in conditions or with products that will not burn turfs or kill roots. DRAINS / PIPES We have more than several drain junctions we will work on through May. We can repair them and get sod or coverings on them now that will aid in rout- ing water or erosion controls. GREEN TEE # 8 It will take approximately one month of non-use for it to be ready for play in early summer. We anticipate it being open in May, but weather will tell us. FROM THE BOTTOM UP Green grass is not always healthy over time. This year we are focused upon getting the soils in better conditions to absorb nutrients and additives for the future. Through regular practices the roots get stronger and search for food more avidly.
DOUBLE TEE / #1 AND #10 STARTING TIMES
WEEKDAYS STARTING IN MAY
DOUBLE TEE EXPLAINED
Instead of using the just the first tee to start play, a double tee allows play to start simultaneously
from the first and tenth tees over a period of approximately 2 hours. Those that tee off # 1 will then
play the back for their second nine. Vice versa, groups starting on hole #10 will turn and play the
front nine as their second. With this model, what took 4 hours of starting times is reduced to two
hours with the same amount of players. This model is used weekly for Thursday and Friday rounds
at weekly PGA and LPGA Tour events. It can also be used when it is known that afternoons will
bring rain. In this matter, more players get out on the course faster to beat the weather.
- DOUBLE TEE ADVANTAGES -
ONE By using a double tee system on weekdays, we can get more members on the
course earlier when the temperatures are typically cooler in summer months. We can
get an equal amount of players on the course by 9:30 as would have taken until 11:30
with a one tee start. Get out earlier - get in earlier.
TWO The pace of play can be better controlled. If a group is slowing one side, it won’t affect
the course for the entire day including late morning and afternoon times.
THREE It allows food & beverage to ramp up and ramp down quickly for lunch at the club
house. This will then create some availability of a few to join other staff at the Cabana
as needed during the heat and those enjoying the pool.
- EXPECTATIONS -
PACE The pace of play is expected to become more consistent. A group teeing off #1 that
plays in 1:30 on the front nine will end up hitting a wall at #10 where players are still
teeing off for their morning rounds. Steady pace wins the race.
Rounds should not exceed 4:15 that includes a clubhouse break. Your goal is to
average 13 minutes per hole. Your spot on the course is directly behind the group
ahead and not just in front of the group behind. Play with haste and undue delay.
GROUPS The MGA and PLGA play on weekdays will utilize the first tee. Others that desire to
play in the mornings on weekdays will start on hole #10 unless added times exist on
hole #1 that particular day. Staff reserves the right to modify for needs without notice.
TIMES - MORNING -
7:30AM - 9:22AM / 8 minute intervals / #1 and #10 Tees
- AFTERNOONS -
12:00PM - Close / 10 minute intervals / #1 tee only
Note: 9 hole times can be made from 12:00PM - 1:00PM on #10
THOUGHT If a group saved just one minute per hole to play, a 4.5 hour round turns into an
acceptable pace with very little effort. Being “able” and ready plays a big part in setting
the pace. According to the USGA: A player should make a stroke in no more
than 40 seconds (and usually in less time) after the player is able to play
without interference or distraction…… easy, just be ready to play when it’s
your turn to play. Then follow it with haste and do it again.MEMBER SURVEY / GOLF COURSE
We will cover some of the knowledge we garnered from the 2022 Member Survey this month. For
statistical purposes, we can derive numerical values from the majority of the questions. There is no
universal scale for analyzing these numerical results. There are however many platforms that utilize
the rating scale below to judge qualitative and quantitative results. This is the scale we will use in
setting baselines, goals and actions for 2023.
Survey Item 2022 Actual / 2023 Goal 2022 Ratings
1.0 - 1.8 Very Negative Cart Paths 2.12 / 2.6 + Negative +
Tees 3.45 / 3.7 + Moderate +
1.81 - 2.6 Negative Tee Complexes 3.45 / 3.7 + Moderate +
2.61 - 3.4 Moderate Roughs 3.67 / 3.9 + Positive
3.41 - 4.2 Positive Greens 3.97 / 4.1 + Positive +
4.21 - 5.0 Very Positive Fairways 3.98 / 4.1 + Positive +
Bunkers 4.04 / 4.2 + Positive ++
In setting numerical goals that can be measured year over year; we deduct the current rating from 5.0 (perfect). Numerical goal
numbers are derived by taking the current score and deducting it from the number 5 (perfect). Ratings for the course items resulted
from answers offered by 75% of the total responses (173/240). Of that, approximately 65%+/- of those responses came from Full
Members. 15%+/- that took the survey marked not applicable on golf course items.
Example: 5.0 - 3.85 (below) = 1.15 variance. This variance determines the gap of “improvement” available to set measurable and
realistic goals. Trying to set a percentage of a goal based upon the actual baseline score does not work over time as it would even-
tually exceed the ceiling number of 5. Using the baseline number of 3.85 for the overall golf course satisfaction (below), we are
setting the goal as follows for 2023. The 1.15 variance x 15% = .17. Adding the (.17) to 3.85 sets a goal of 4.0+ for this year. Unfor-
tunately, drastic changes do not occur over night but do happen step by step by sticking to plans. As an example, the bunkers
were the highest rated factor on the golf course at 4.04. That rating can most probably be attributed to the $750K it took in 2021 to
get them completely renovated. The most common comment about bunkers; “all players need to learn to rake a bunker properly”.
Goal for bunkers is to gain a very positive rating of 4.2 for 2023.
2023 PLANS
Cart Paths - Ratings were not good as expected. Our repair schedule for this year has been noted as replacing approximately 650
linear feet; with 8 square feet (width) per linear foot. This adds up to about 5,600 square feet of path this year at a cost north of
$65,000. Each year more will need to be done as we have noted previously in the newsletters and within discussions with many.
Fixing all needs of the paths at once is not feasible. Cart path repairs for this year should be completed by the end of April.
Tees and Tee Complexes - Treating crabgrass and other weeds on tees and elsewhere is a priority. With additional chemical ap-
plications and fertilizations: we will treat these specific areas and others through summer (high turf stress periods). Using chemicals
for these weeds can harm the Bermuda turfs just coming out of dormancy and therefore the window for use of chemicals close. We
will also concentrate on some aesthetics around tee sign / trash can locations. Some of the tee locations will need added trees cut
down so they can sunlight. Other than the items noted; the aeration of greens, tees and fairways this June will be the most benefi-
cial to all the turfs. Years of thatch in some areas prohibit supplements from getting to the root stems. These areas get compacted
and the weeds like that too. June will bring a closure for one week for aerifications of greens, tees and fairways (new this year).
For more elaboration on the greens, please refer to GREENSPACE inside the newsletter.
3.85 2023 GOAL 4.0
Chuck Wideman / GCSAA SuperintendentMEMBER SURVEY / FOOD & BEVERAGE
1.0 - 1.8 Very Negative Survey Item 2022 Actual / 2023 Goal 2022 Ratings
1.81 - 2.6 Negative Lunch Menu 3.85 / 4.0 Positive
2.61 - 3.4 Moderate Dinner Menu 3.62 / 3.9 + Positive
3.41 - 4.2 Positive Food Quality 3.97 / 4.1 + Positive
Food Quantity 3.67 / 3.9 + Positive
4.21 - 5.0 Very Positive Hours 3.24 / 3.5 + Moderate
Value 3.46 / 3.7 + Positive
Staff Service 4.24 / 4.4 + Positive ++++
3.75 2023 GOAL 3.9+
Overall the responses were positive. When it comes to our overall rating, 65% rated food and beverage as good or excellent
while 28% responded as average. 93% rated food and beverage at least average or better. Goals noted use the same methodolo-
gy as described in the golf course ratings. We want to make sure that our goals are measurable and attainable. Being proactive
rather than reactive allows boundaries to be set so most “gray” areas get eliminated. We want average to move up.
Average is the worst of the best...or best of the worst.
Menus - we plan to change menus for lunch and dinner more regularly. Selections for dinner hours will
be modified with some lunch items not available after lunch hours. These periods coincide with
seasonal adjustments. A few items that are healthier habit items are on the menus. This month, we will
change for the period of April - June. Specials will be added under knowledge they are “while supplies
last”. Selling out greatly reduces threats of potential waste if they were guaranteed. Waste is always a
consideration in menu designs for ala carte and buffets. Waste can be expensive.
Food Quality - we are very pleased with this rating. Our food is considered well above average. We
4.42 will continue to purchase fresh goods as often as possible vs. frozen needs.
Food Quantity - comments ranged from “too much” to “not enough”. Our quantities need consistency..
Staff Service - this was one of our highest rated line items. There is some wiggle room for improve-
ments. With that said; F&B and other department staffs will be attending a variety of different depart-
mental staff educational meetings this year to keep moving forward. Knowledge is a good thing.
Value - Over the past 2 years and more so last year, prices for everything went up at historical levels. As an average, food catego-
ries jumped 12%. Some products increased as much as 66%! This isn’t news because even our personal household purchases
were affected. Because of these hikes, our prices were moderately increased recently to maintain minimal metrics on goods. This
year’s economic forecast has prices increasing another 6-8%. We will continue to focus upon the quality and service aspects of the
value quotient. Experience (food, service, atmosphere) minus Expense (menu pricing) = Value.
Hours - A variety of factors influence scheduling. They include a very small market size (membership only), dining frequency
habits (surveyed), seasons, staff size, holidays, school schedules, dual facility capabilities, expense controls, industry comparisons,
national statistics and historical sales. Dining frequency habits of the membership are very similar to national statistics as refer-
enced last month. Human capital capabilities are limited by the same small market and is seasonably influenced. In comparing oth-
er private club dining hours, ours are very competitive in comparable industry sets. Particularly to the question, “If we added anoth-
er night of dining, would you personally frequent the club more or the same as your currentChuckhabits?.
Wideman 19% indicated
/ GCSAA yes they would.
Superintendent
Because we know the dining frequencies of the membership through the same survey, we do not believe opening another dinner
night is prudent at this time. Sales from the other 80% from 4 nights would be diluted through 5 nights. A fifth night (+25%) would
add a considerable amount of payroll hours that are already very valuable for solutions to all factors noted.Dinner Dining Out Average Cost - includes meal, drinks, gratui-
ty, taxes. Using the two primary and very similar variables of $40
-$60 and $60-$80, the average is just slightly above $50-$70.
Centering in, that produces an average of approximately $60+ for
almost 70% of the membership. Equating that average to our
pricing; it indicates an average of approximate purchases of $45-
$50 plus service charge and tax here
Dining out more if we opened another night. 1 of 5 indicated
“more”, Simply, we can’t justify opening another night. The 80%
that noted “the same”, would simply spread their spending out
over 5 days instead of 4. Staff levels would not change the other
4 nights and would significantly affect costs for an added evening
payroll from adding another night . As noted elsewhere, staff
levels are already a challenge. We do not compare hours of
public retail outlets as their business models are very different
than that of a private club amenity.
Dinner dining out frequency. When looking at the percentages of
frequency, those that dine out at least once per week is about
55%. On the flip side, almost 45% dine out for dinner just a few
times or less per month. This is also an indicator that we must
considered when designing our scheduling of operations.
1.0 - 1.8 Very Negative
1.81 - 2.6 Negative
2.61 - 3.4 Moderate
3.41 - 4.2 Positive
4.21 - 5.0 Very Positive
4.42 4.24 3.97 3.85
SPARKLING CLEAN BREWS NEWS SPIRITS OF THE LAKE WINE IS FINE
This is one of the highest rated items on Of our alcoholic beverage This is also a good rating Wine follows our other
the survey. Our goals this year are not sales, beer accounts for as 30% of our sales are lines of beer and liquor and
just maintaining this high standard of 45% of annual volume. liquor. accounts for 25% of sales.
health and safety in the clubhouse, but to
also focus upon other amenities for This is very positive. The Recently we introduced a Albeit a positive rating, we
continued improvement. variety of drafts and pack- new line of spirits from are in midst of refining
aged products here are Cape Fear Distillery. what sells and does not.
These include the Cabana dining areas, varied to offer a wide
restrooms, docks and poolside. It also spectrum for hops lovers. They have been widely Look for some good stuff
includes the aquatic centers at The and avidly accepted. coming in once in awhile.
Plantation and Retreat. The fitness / Beer prices jumped just Remember that you may
tennis center will garner more attention over 10% last year due to bring your own for dining
too. And certainly not last are the grains, shipping and supply at the club for a small
restrooms on the golf course that require chain challenges. corkage fee.
daily cleaning.CABANA 2023 SUMMER
To probably nobody’s surprise is that the Cabana is the hot
spot over the summer. In the past, we have been very reactive
in scheduling and service availabilities. Some of these
challenges remain unavoidable. This year we are taking tracts
to set some expectations and standards early that are “black
and white”. “Gray” areas have existed. That is what we want to
eliminate this year.
We have plenty of great ideas already being planned for
summer by the lake. One of the things we can tell you now is
that live entertainment will become a regularly planned event.
With over 75% of the membership visiting the Cabana at least
once per week; that is a bunch to feed! So, look for some
nights where food trucks visit the lake. As this takes some
pressure off the kitchen, look for some other specialty dining
events at the clubhouse on food truck nights. We have a few
other surprises being researched so those will remain behind
the curtain for now. Announcements will be made in newslet-
ters well in advance. Results below are moderately positive,
but need work. It’s obvious we need to really concentrate on
cleanliness this year! 1.0 - 1.8 Very Negative
1.81 - 2.6 Negative
2.61 - 3.4 Moderate
3.41 - 4.2 Positive
4.21 - 5.0 Very Positive
3.44 3.60 3.98 3.44
CLEAR AND CLEAN / GOAL 4.0 LOUNGING / GOAL 3.90 CHILLING / GOAL 4.15 BETTER BATHS / GOAL 4.0
There will much more emphasis placed We are ordering added As nice as it already is at This rating is simply not
on the Cabana this summer. We are try- chaise lounge chairs for this the Cabana, we believe we acceptable. Besides these
ing to plan a schedule that accommo- season. Along with new fans can add some flare restrooms, we will be placing
dates both the clubhouse and the pool for the Cabana, TV’s and through the year. We are a much higher focus upon all
complex. Cleaning is a paramount for some umbrellas, we hope to not quite sure what that cleaning and sanitation this
this complex as many visit regularly over see this number jump. might entail, but we have year.
the summer especially when kids and many brains thinking
grandkids visit. Recently, four managers There will be some func- about it. In that the Cabana presents
became Certified Pool Managers. If one tions that we intend to host some added challenges
is not here - we have it handled. that might require a request Whatever it is we do simply because of use,
to have members bring lawn decide, we want to make warmer air and wet traffic; we
It’s a high improvement goal, but it is chairs to make sure we can sure we can do it with a will be checking on them
believed that we can and should set our handle all we anticipate. focus on regularity, quality regularly and consistently
expectations much higher this year this and sustainability. through the day.
area.MANAGER RATINGS
1.0 - 1.8 Very Negative The results for our managers was very positive! Because they
1.81 - 2.6 Negative are personal and private ratings; individual ratings will not be
2.61 - 3.4 Moderate available. We can tell you that the ratings ranged from 4.17 -
3.41 - 4.2 Positive 4.54. The average was 4.37 and the median was 4.43. These
ratings are exceptional with wiggle room to move up.
Over the winter, the entire team has been involved in more depth of modeling,
responsibilities, abilities, accountability and ties to goals that are attainable and
measurable. They are active in learning more skills, gaining new levels of confi-
dence, certifications and understanding on how important each department is to the
others all the time. Narrow it down and we aspire to be leaders coaching new
leaders that see big picture values that trickle into care…..like families.
As we progress into the seasons where all amenities become active, our combined
abilities will help us become more proactive and very responsive to avoid the pit-
falls, challenges and some times chaos created from “shooting from the hip” reactiv-
ity. Albeit reactivity is important in crisis management situations, our goal is avoid
curb these realities. From management’s perspective, we know we have an A
Team especially after you telling us. THANK YOU!!!!
Lastly, thanks to all that offered comments. There were some great ideas and
comments. More than a few will help us set our sights on specific targets.
2023 PROJECT UPDATES
At the December Annual Member’s Meeting we highlighted the
following plans for projects this year. They included cart path
repairs, dock repairs, dock floats, dock waterlines, new pickleball
courts, Cabana repairs, new artificial practice tee, tree removals,
golf course golf cart bridge replacements, indoor acoustical panel-
ing, additional pool furniture and fixture upgrades, refinished bar at
the Cabana, Cabana deck board repairs, new John Deere equip-
ment fleet, new Club Car golf cart fleet and some landscape en-
hancements.
Some have been completed, some are still underway and all are
in planning. Since that time, we have added a few items. In the
very near future, the fitness / racquet house will have the exterior
painted as will the Cabana pool surface. We are also in the midst
of adding a permanent green tee on hole 8. Some other
considerations are being discussed. We will let you know.
2023 PROJECT FORECAST New flooring in the golf course restrooms along with some
Committed capital funding $200 ,000+ painting was added. We will also be forecasting the potential of a
Added Ops funding* $ 60,000++ new HVAC unit for the clubhouse upstairs. We are also research-
Total $ 260,000+ ing our abilities to consider repairs to the steam rooms possibly
later in the year or early next year.
The culmination of our abilities result from continued
support of many volunteers, committees, member As the year progresses, we will better know if adding more
activity, shared costs with HOA’s, measurable projects can be accomplished. There are many milestones we
metrics, operational efficiencies and returns on the need to pass first.
investments will add capital each year for continuous
growth, stability and opportunities.MEMBER SURVEY / GOLF OPERATIONS
If you’ve not been to the Golf Shop lately, there are plenty of goodies with more arriving every
day. The ratings for the golf operations were very positive. We have set some lofty goals for this
year. Wer truly believe that a rating across the board with 4.5 for all is attainable. The staff did a
very admirable job through all of last year with the many changes that occurred.
INDOOR STAFF / 4.44 RATING / 4.5 GOAL
This is a great rating. To elevate this rating, we believe all staff should be fully aware of all events at the club
including social activities. Some added attention by the staff is related to the items below include being more
on top of the driving range and pace of play every day.
OUTDOOR STAFF / 4.18 RATING / 4.5 GOAL
Another great rating. To elevate this rating, greater emphasis will be placed on providing hands on service in
the parking lot in addition to items, when able to clean clubs on personal carts parked outside when mem-
bers are dining after play.
EVENTS / 4.21 RATING / 4.5 GOAL
This is another rating that is very positive. We could not really gain a sense of what improvements might be
needed except to note that some members described slow play and players raking bunkers and sanding div-
ots during events. We do plan on upgrading some tournament additives and presentations for events this
year. The smallest of details make the biggest differences.
SHOP CLEANLINESS / 4.44 RATING / 4.5 GOAL - “time to lean is time to clean” / see below.
RESTROOM CLEANLINESS / 4.28 RATING / 4.5 GOAL
This is a tribute to the staff maintaining a great standard between the large activity they serve over the year.
“Time to lean is time to clean”.
DRIVING RANGE / 4.28 RATING / 4.5 GOAL
The addition of the article tee line will help us maintain the turf areas that get a great degree of action over the
year. We are considering closing the turf tee on weekday afternoons in the summer as activity wanes in the
heat of the day. This is also an opportunity to ensure we are getting practice divots filled with some topdress-
ing sand added in now and then.PLEASE NOTE
THESE REMINDERS
LADIES
MEMBER-GUEST
MAY 4 - 6, 2023
The theme this year coincides with
the Kentucky Derby on May 6. The
PLGA officers and members of
committees have been active in
planning this event all year and we
thank them for their hard work.
______________________________
This is the premier ladies event of
any year. From a poolside welcome
reception at the Cabana on Thursday
night, to other emals and contests
through Saturday afternoon, entrants
will enjoy a great experience.
START TIMES
The golf course will be closed on
Friday and Saturday until 2:30.
At that time we will open both the first
and tenth tees for starting times
between 2:30 - 4:30.
Advance starting time privileges
are in effect at all times.
DANGER RANGER! Bob / GM Request
Club management has received numerous complaints about the operation
of golf cars on community roads and on club property. A big reminder each
year as more cars come out of garages and more guests being welcomed for
the summer is; golf “carts” are in fact cars without safety features like autos.
Rules of the Road dictate stopping at signs on roadways and when crossing
roads inside the golf course routing. People unfortunately die each year in
golf car accidents. I personally know some involved with crashes that have
resulted in death, brain trauma and lengthy hospital stays for people of all
ages. It’s just kids. Let’s all stress safety. If not just for you, but maybe more
importantly for others! Thanks! As they say in Florida; “Arrive Alive”.CONTACTS
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GRAND HARBOR CLUB
200 Grand Harbor Blvd. CLUB ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ninety Six, SC 29666 Sue Bailey
Kenn Byers
Paul Clark
(864) 543 - 3203 (Clubhouse) Vinnie Criscuoli
(864) 543 - 2000 (Golf Shop) Beth Davidson
(864) 543 - 3139 (Maintenance) Bill Dixon
(864) 407 - 4723 (Cabana - Seasonal) JoAnn Lovequist
Stu Sutliff
(864) 407 - 4730 (Sports House) Kevin Toomey
(864) 543 - 2255 (Real Estate / Office) Pam Vogt
(864) 543 - 2011 (Membership/Admin)
PLANTATION HOA
CHASITY DAVIS President
Grand Harbor Real Estate / Office Director MaryEllen Valaitis
chasity@grandharbor.net
RETREAT HOA
KRISTIN KELLEY President
Member Services Manager Todd Bailey
kristin@grandharbor.net
GRAND HARBOR POA
CHUCK WIDEMAN President
David Buckshorn
GCSAA Superintendent
chuck@grandharbor.net CANOE BAY HOA
President
JONNY WALSH Tom Cioffi
Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager
jonny@grandharbor.net EMERGENCIES CALL 911
Life & Property Threatening. Fire. Health. Safety
DANIEL HILL
House Services Manager NINETY SIX POLICE DEPT
daniel@grandharbor.net Non Emergency
(864) 543 - 3122
CALEB COKER
First Assistant Golf Professional NINETY SIX FIRE DEPT
caleb@grandharbor.net Non Emergency
(864) 543 - 4352
BOB SWEZEY
PGA General Manager & GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT
Director of Golf Non Emergency
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