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A Sapelo Hammock Golf Club Newsletter January 2019
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Sapelo Hammock Golf Club January Newsletter
1354 Marshview Drive NE · Shellman Bluff, GA 31331
From the GM:
Happy New Year to all of our Owners, Members and friends of Sapelo Hammock
Golf Club ! It’s time to give thanks and recognize those that have given so much to
Sapelo Hammock. 2018 was a fantastic year at Sapelo and where we are to kickoff
2019 could have not been possible without the continued support and passion of
our owners and members. 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 our friends who come to our golf
course and club for a day of fun and fellowship, we thank you for your continued
support.
As we head into January this year, the weather is a far cry from the snowfall of last
winter. The course is still green and in just tremendous condition. As always, many
thanks to our Director of Golf Course Operations, Chris Hankey and his staff for
the job they do. Without a doubt, we enjoyed the best playing conditions around
last year and can look to more of the same this year.
On the heels of a very successful Social calendar last year, the Social committee has
scheduled a nice variety of events planned each month. The 2019 calendar of events
is listed in this months newsletter as well as on the club’s website. As always, the
club’s website www.sapelohammockgolfclub.com is the best place to find the most
up to date information on all of our upcoming events.
This month we kick off the fun with the inaugural “First Friday” social hour on
January 4. Come out and enjoys drink specials, pizza and games. That will be
followed up on the January 19 with our first “Chili Cook-off”. Come out and see
what our local chefs have to offer!
My thanks again and I am privileged to serve as your General Manager & Director of
Golf.
Happy New Year!
Jim Mancill, PGA
General Manager/Director of Golf
From the Course:
Happy New Year everyone! It’s hard to believe another year has passed, time really
does fly. As we look back on 2018 it certainly was an eventful and historic year for
the club.
Although we experienced a rainfall deficit for most of the year, during November
and December we received enough rain to make most of it up and end up almost
normal for this year’s total. As I have said before our course conditions depend
heavily on rain, and as long as we get it, the course will thrive.
One of the most important events of 2018 was the purchase of equipment for golf
course maintenance. It has made a tremendous difference not only in the quality of
cut, but also the speed in which we mow. Many of you have commented on the
improvements, especially the cut in our roughs. My thanks to all the owners who
made this possible.
As we look forward to 2019 my staff and I are excited about the opportunity to
further improve the course. A lot has been accomplished over the past 5 years, but
we are not where we need to be yet. Are we closer than we were? Absolutely, but the
challenge continues. Even with budget constraints we will strive to make
improvements and provide the best possible conditions day I and day out.
I can’t say enough about the financial commitment that was made this year, and
continues on. None of the success or improvements to the course would have been
possible without it. My thanks to all of you for the positive comments and support
we receive year after year. I wish all of you a Happy New Year and I look forward to
another successful season in 2019.
Chris Hankey
Director of Golf Course Operations
Sapelo News & Notes
We are in the process of updating our handicap roster for the 2019 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 Tuesday, 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.
2019 Handicap Program
2018 GSGA Most Improved Golfers (Sapelo Hammock GC)
Men’s
Hank BoardmanShellman Bluff, GA
Women’s
Debra KelleyBrunswick, GA
Junior
Samuel CookFitzgerald, GA
New for 2019
~ Sapelo Hammock Golf Cards ~We are pleased to introduce the newest way to enjoy
Sapelo Hammock Golf Club. Discounted golf packages including cart!
Sapelo River Card(20 rounds of golf including cart)
Save up to 20% on your rounds of golf
$750.00 + tax
Sapelo Lighthouse Card(40 rounds of golf including cart)
Save up to 30% on your rounds of golf
$1,320.00 + tax
Purchase now and receive 10% off during this introductory offerMay not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Discount ends February 28
Saturday, January 19Hope you’ll be joining us
Call the Club 912-832-4653 to sign up
Staying in Golf Shape
Back by popular demand, the following golf stretching programwas first run last January and will help you will not onlyincrease your power and reduce the risk of injury, but it willalso help you to maintain a more consistent swing pattern.
The golf stretching program set out below is designed to be completed either on days youaren’t playing or after a round. It is not a suitable program to use as a warm up and there isa good reason for that…This stretching program consists of static stretching exercises. While this is the best type ofstretching 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 tiredand weak (even though they adapt to become stronger over time), static stretchingimmediately prior to teeing off can also negatively effect your shot distance and swingmechanics.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 15-20 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
2019 Event CalendarJanuary
First Friday Social Hour…..…………………………………………………………….…………………January 4Owner/Member Chili Cook-off…………………………………………………………..……….January 19
FebruaryFirst Friday Social Hour…………………………………………………………………….…………..February 1Owner/Member Valentine’s Day Dinner…….….…………………………………………February 14MGA “Hog Roast”…………………………………………………………………………….…………February 22
MarchFirst Friday Social Hour ………………………………………………………….………………………….March 1McIntosh County Chamber Golf Tournament…………………………………………........March 9(9:00 am shotgun)Owner/Member “Italian Night” Dinner………………………………………………….………..March 15SwingThoughtTOUR…..…………........................................................................March 27 ~ 29
AprilFirst Friday Social Hour ………………………………………………………….…………………………….April 5Owner/Member Cajun Dinner……..…………………………..…………..……………………........April 19
MaySWGA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….May 2(9:00 am shotgun)First Friday Social Hour ……………………………………………………………………….………………..May 3McIntosh County Academy Senior Prom…………………………………………………..………..May 4CADDA Outing ……………………………………………………………………………….………………..May 10(12:30 pm shotgun)Owner/Member “BBQ Dinner”..………………………………………………………..…………….May 17McIntosh County Sheriffs Outing………………………………….…………………………….……May 18(9 am shotgun)SEGA Seniors…………………………………………………………….………….…………………….…….May 20
2019 Event CalendarJune
NeSmith Chevrolet Couples Event…………………………………………………………………… June 1Junior Golf Camp I……………………………………………………………………………………...…….June 3 ~ 6First Friday Social Hour………………………………………………………………………………..……….June 7Greens Aerification…………………………………………….…..……………………………….……June 10 ~ 13Owner/Member “Burger Night”.……….……………………………………………………………….June 21
JulyAnnual Sapelo Flag Tournament.......................................................................................July 4First Friday Social Hour………………………………………………………………………………………….July 5Junior Golf Camp II…….……….…………………………………………………...…………………...July 15 ~ 18Owner/Member “Mexican Night”……………..…………………………………………………………July 19
AugustFirst Friday Social Hour …………………………………………….………..….…………………….….August 2Owner/Member “Seafood Night”….………………………..……..…………………………...August 16
SeptemberFirst Friday Social Hour ………………………………………………………….…………………September 6Owner/Member "Bring Your Own Steak” Night….…………..…………......September 20
OctoberFirst Friday Social Hour………………………………………………………………………………….October 4SNF Golf Outing…………………………………………………………………………………….………October 5LGA Halloween Invitational………………………………………………………………………….October 22
NovemberFirst Friday Social Hour……………………………………………………………………………….November 1Owner/Member “Oyster Roast”……………………………………………..………………..November 157th Annual Keith Swindell ~ Harry Long Benefit Tournament…............November 16
2019 Event CalendarDecember
First Friday Social Hour……………………………………………………………………………….December 6Owner/Member “Christmas Dinner”………….……………………………..……………..December 19
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912-832-4653
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