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Please Welcome Our Newest Members!

Charles and Cheryl Harvey The Harveys reside in Milwaukee, WI.

Richard and Elizabeth Ronning Ronnings reside in Denver, CO.

Stan and Sharon Walasik The Walasiks reside in Chapin, SC.

Welcome to Colleton River! We look forward to getting to know you.

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Table of Contents Club News………………….…………. 2 - 5 New Members, President, GM, Director of Operations

Member’s Corner……………………….6 - 7 Operation Santa, Art Committee, ARB

Golf & Greens.……….…..……..........8 - 13 Director of Agronomy, Community Grounds, Director of Golf, Director of Instruction

Community News....….……………..14 - 17 Events Coordinator, LLG, Security, Executive Chef, Connoisseur’s Corner,

A Better You…..………....…...…….18 - 22 Health & Wealth, Tennis, Community Spotlight

Extras…….….…...........................23 - 24 Membership Highlights, Phone List, Hours of Operation, 2011 Board Members

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Bluffton Art & Seafood Festival - October 16-23 www.blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com The seventh annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held in the charming and eclectic historic district of Bluffton, well known for its quirky art community and natural river beauty. The festival is a week long event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Low Country cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton.

Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance - October 6 - November 6 www.hhiconcours.com Known best for its sandy beaches and ample golf courses, Hilton Head Island is home to The Ultimate Motoring Festival featuring a variety of activities including: the Savannah Speed Classic with the backdrop of the city’s famed River Street offers historic racing and more; the Concours d’Elegance, a Best-of-Show competition, with 150 of the finest vintage vehicles lining the fields of Honey Horn under the spreading oaks and cascading Spanish moss characteristic of the South Carolina ‘Lowcountry’; plus, children-friendly exhibits and activities, delicious cuisine, live music and so much more!

Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island - September-December www.hhipublicart.org Join the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry this fall for The Public Art Exhibition on Hilton Head Island, to be held on the beautiful grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

A special Thank You to photographer & fellow CRP Member Phill Doherty for lending the

beautiful cover photo, Sinking Fast.

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David Kennedy, President

For those who have been away for all or part of the summer, welcome back to Colleton River! We had over 700 people at our Fourth of July cookout and fireworks in what is the signature Colleton River event each summer. We also hosted the US Amateur Sectional Qualifier on July 18-19 and the South Carolina Golf Association State Amateur August 4-7 both on the Pete Dye course. We received compliments from both the USGA and the SCGA and many of the players on the golf course conditions, facilities, Golf Professional Staff and our Member volunteers. Thanks to all that helped make these events a great success. I join Scott in welcoming the newest member of our Senior Management Team - Matthew Tracy who arrived in August as our new Executive Chef. Please see the General Manager’s report for further background information on the Culinary Team. We have a busy fall golf schedule including the Men’s Member-Guest and Mixed Member-Guest in October and the Ladies Member-Guest, Fall Member-Member and Men’s and Women’s Club Championships in November. Space is limited in the Member Guest events so please make your commitments soon through the Golf Shop or on the Club’s website. As you know the Board has been discussing and evaluating a number of possible changes to our operating model in response to some of the real estate issues confronting us at Colleton River. Our broad goals are to achieve long term financial stability, to maintain or improve upon the quality and uniqueness of Colleton River, to enhance Colleton River’s real estate values and to solidify the value proposi-tion for our key constituencies. We have been assisted in this effort by a real estate marketing consultant, Permar, Inc. and by now you will have received the executive

summary of their report and many of you will have completed their survey for which we thank you. Having been a Colleton River Member now for 13 years, I am aware that we have a vibrant community rumor mill which is often inaccurate. I would like to reiterate for all of you that no decisions have been made or recommen-dations formulated. No proposals will be forthcoming without a thorough discussion and vetting by the Member-ship over as much time as is necessary. And in the final analysis nothing significant can be implemented without your approval under our governing documents. We did direct the Management to implement certain sustainable and seasonal operational efficiencies this summer. These were summarized in a letter to the Membership from Scott Jaccard on July 1st. At that time we asked for your feedback as to whether such modifications impacted the experience of you and your guests. Now that the summer is over we have received feedback from some of you. Many of these changes were of no noticeable consequence and contributed to operational efficiency. To the extent that these modifications have had a meaningful negative impact on Membership satisfaction – especially when it comes to our golf courses – they will not be repeated. This has been a very busy and stressful year for your Board and I am grateful for all their hard work and dedication. Thank you all for your understanding, patience and counsel through the process.

Enjoy the fall!

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Scott Jaccard, CCE, CMCA

As David Kennedy mentioned in his article, we are pleased to for-mally announce the addition of Chef Matthew Tracy, CEC to our Senior Management team as your new Executive Chef. Perhaps you’ve already enjoyed some of Chef Matt’s culinary creations, but if not you truly have something to look forward to. Chef Matt has

earned the Certified Executive Chef (CEC) designation accredited by the American Culinary Federation. By doing so, Chef Matt joins a very select group of Chefs as being amongst the very best within the industry. Matt earned his formal training through the Culinary Institute of America in New York, followed by nearly two decades at premier proper-ties such as Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, The American Club in Singapore, Carmel Country Club in Char-lotte, NC and most recently St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Chef describes his style as “hands on” and visible, and is unwilling to compromise his high standards for both quality of food and qual-ity of performance. His combi-nation of skills, leadership and passion aligned perfectly with our needs. Complimenting Chef Matt are new Sous Chefs Peter Zoole and Clayton Rollinson. Peter is a South Carolina native from the Spartanburg area, and he completed his formal culinary education at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. He has restaurant experience in some premier restaurants, including Peninsula Grill in Charleston, SC, Aqua in San Francisco, CA, and locally with the Lowrey Group restaurants of CQ’s and Ocean Grille. Clayton grew up in the Hilton Head Island community and completed his formal culinary education at Culinary Institute of America in New York. Since graduation, Clayton has experience with Gramercy Tavern in Manhat-tan, NY, the Hermitage Hotel and Merchants Restaurant in Nashville, TN. The talent and experience that each bring to

the Colleton River Plantation culinary team is very exciting. With the recent departure of Membership Development Coordinator Gary Davis and Kathy Irvin, Communications Coordinator, the decision has been made to blend these two positions into one. This is able to be accomplished primarily because members of the staff are assuming additional duties and responsibilities which were associated with the Commu-nications Coordinator position. Kevin Fegan and Jim Buggie have graciously agreed to assist Diana Brown, Director of HR and myself with interviewing the candidates. The Marketing Coordinator position’s primary responsibilities will be new member prospect development, beginning with motivating qualified prospects to visit CRP. Routine activi-ties will include capturing and follow-up with prospect in-quires driven by our website and digital social media plat-form. The Community dock project is currently meandering its way through the permitting process. Special thanks to Jim Buggie who’s work with the various governmental agencies has been instrumental throughout this elongated process. In our application, Colleton River is seeking to add an 8’X8’ floating kayak dock to the end of the floating T-head dock. Additionally, to enlarge the 30’ X 33’deck to 30’ X 48’ and add a roof structure. Once the permit is received, the project will move directly into the construction phase which has already been contracted with G&T Marine Construction, Inc. You will be updated on the progress of this project via our weekly e-blast communications. Speaking of the e-blast, you should be receiving three elec-tronic communications from the Club each week. The Rec-reational blast is distributed on Monday evening, the F&B dining blast is send out on Wednesday afternoons and the Social blast goes out on Thursdays. If you are not receiving these important communication vehicles, please contact Barbara at barbarav@colletonriverclub.com. If you have any interest in vintage automobiles, plan to be at the Dye at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4th. This year, Colleton is one of the hosts for the annual Concours d’Ele-gance driving tour. Forty vintage automobiles will arrive at the Dye Clubhouse and will available for viewing. The Board and members of the Senior Management team

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The renovation of the third floor of the Dye Clubhouse is well under way. We appreciate your tolerance of the noise from this project and we believe you will be pleased with the result. The new dormers are in place and WOW what a spectacular view. These photos show the view prior to the dormers. The electricians are getting the new lights wired and we will be hanging sheetrock soon. We should complete this project the first week of November if everything goes as planned. There is an event planned for January 14th sponsored by the LLG that will showcase the new space and serve as a grand opening event.

It’s fall in the Lowcountry and there are many great events to enjoy. Make your plans to come see your friends at the Club, enjoy some great golf, and enjoy some of the local happenings like the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival October 16-23, www.blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d’ Elegance October 28th through November 6th, www.hhiconcours.com, and of course the Club’s great LLG programs.

have just concluded a day long planning retreat with the primary focus being to brainstorm, discuss and refine key core considerations for the Community’s 2012 budget. You will hear more shortly. In closing, I want to express my thanks to those Members who have taken the time to use the “Direct Line” link on the Member website. Open and fluid communication from the Membership is a vital component in achieving our vision of positioning Colleton River Plantation Club as "Best of Class." It’s an effective forum allowing us to

receive your communication timely, and act and respond promptly. Please continue to share your thoughts, ideas, comments, concerns, recognitions and/or suggestions for improvements. This link is found on the Member website home page under Member Forms. We also want to welcome back our Members who have been away for the summer and for those of you who remained, may we look forward to a cooler fall weather pattern here in the Lowcountry.

Warm regards,

2011 ROLLS ‐ROYCE MOTOR CARS DRIVING TOUR BEGINNING AT COLLETON RIVER F , N 4 8am to 3:00pm B / H H I  The Hilton Head Island Motoring Fes val & Concours d’Elegance will be kicking off  their Hilton Head weekend with a bang!‐ At Colleton River. Over 40 classics will be cruising in planta on and you won’t want to miss this  sneak  peak  to  what  will  be  a  showing  of  the  most  pres gious  vehicles in the na on.  

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Doris Beedie, Constance Curnow & Marsha Murphy Operation Santa Claus

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This year marks the 12th year that the Colleton River Plantation Community has been providing Holiday presents to those in need in the greater Bluffton area. All this has been possible through the generous support, involvement, and commitment of the Colleton River Community through their cash contributions and assistance with shopping, wrapping, and delivering.

In 2010, we raised over $22,000 and brought Holiday joy to many neighbors who were without warm clothing, food, and the ability to provide some holiday presents for their children. These neighbors in need have been and will continue to be identified by our local school social workers, Bluffton Self Help, the Boys and Girls Club, Island House for mentally compromised adults and the Family Promise program for homeless families. Operation Santa Claus also provides books, education supplies and materials for children of low-income families en-rolled at the Children’s Center. It has become a real Holiday tradition within Colleton River, and all of us are looking forward to continuing this tradition again this year.

We have held numerous meetings with our participating organizations over the past few months and several themes have emerged: 1) those in need in our area are very appreciative for all we do each year, 2) the needs and the number of individuals requesting assistance continue to increase, and 3) many funding sources, including grants, are dwindling. This year alone the number of home-less children in Beaufort County has increased from 200 to 240 and 68% of the children in our local elementary school come from families living below the poverty threshold. Your generous donations in 2010 bought holiday presents for over 175 individuals, provided warm clothing, coats, shoes, school supplies, books, and materials for our kids in need. It also enabled us to fill the food pantries in our area several times throughout the year when food supplies had become alarmingly low. (See article in Summer Communiqué for complete accounting of 2010 expenditures.)

We saw a significant increase in participation in Operation Santa Claus last year and hope we can count on all of you again this year. We are ready to start accepting your contributions made out to The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry – CRPOSCF (Colleton River Plantation Operation Santa Claus Fund). We are a separate 501C(3) fund under the umbrella of the Foundation and as such all funds are distributed and directed by the CRP community. Please drop off your check at the Front Desk at the Nicklaus Clubhouse or mail it to Colleton River Plantation, “Attention Operation Santa,” 58 Colleton River Dr., Bluffton, SC 29910.

Sign-up sheets will be available at the Front Desk for our Members to volunteer to shop on Monday, December 12th and to wrap and deliver the gifts on Tues-day, December 13th.

We thank you for your continued support of this worthwhile project.

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There are currently 12 homes under construction and 5 just completed. There are also 7 homes in the review process and we anticipate 4 new starts in September and October. The total number of developed properties is 322, with 12 homes being completed this year alone! Other projects underway consist of additions, pools, porch enclosures, irrigation wells, etc. The ARB Guidelines, Covenants and other information can be accessed via the website at

www.colletonriverclub.com.

For questions relating to the Architectural Review Board you may contact us via email at arb@colletonriverclub.com. If you have specific questions, please con-tact the ARB Administrator, Bill Campbell, at 843-836-4494.

Some other items that fall under the Architectural Review Board include mail-boxes and posts, lot signs, tree removal information, satellite dishes and exterior statuary elements.

ARB office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

The Nicklaus Art Committee has purchased its first acquisition, a painting titled “Beaufort Marsh” by Nancy Couick. The committee has commissioned a sister paint-ing for this work. The 2 paintings will be hung side-by-side in the Member Dining Room. Nancy has a long con-nection with Colleton River. She was one of our first art workshop teachers and teaches at Colleton River once or twice a year. Weekly Calendar - The Nicklaus Art Committee has developed a weekly calendar for sale to raise money to purchase original art for the Nicklaus Clubhouse. The calendar contains Member art on each page and is a softcover meas-uring 7"x7". It is for sale for $22.95 or 5 copies for $100; checks payable to the Nicklaus Art Fund. Orders are due by October 31st and copies should arrive be-fore Thanksgiving. A sample copy

is available for viewing at the Nicklaus Clubhouse Front Desk. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Gates, Doris Beedie or Gill Dobson. Wine Glasses - As the Holiday season approaches, be sure to consider the original glasses painted by Colleton River Members. These can be seen in the cabinet to the left of the Nicklaus Front Desk. If you prefer to special order wine glasses, please contact Doris Beedie or Barb Gates. Not only do they make unique gifts, but they are definitely conversation starters displayed in your home. Wine glasses are on sale at $10 each. The original glasses

painted by Colleton Members can be seen in the cabinet to the left of the Nicklaus Front Desk. If you would prefer to special order wine glasses, contact Doris Beedie or Barb Gates.

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Bill Hirchert, CGCS

It’s been a very busy summer for the Agronomy Department. Not only have we performed most of the year’s cultural practices and several projects, but have also hosted the 2011 South Carolina State Amateur, 2011 US Amateur Sectional Qualifier, Links Maga-zine Lowcountry Invitational, and

the 2011 Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf events. As we have had a very successful year thus far, we have begun to prepare for the fall/winter season. Over-seed has been applied to the Nicklaus tees (Bermuda only) and fairways. The Dye course is in its last days of closure after over-seeding the tees with Perennial Ryegrass and the greens with Poa triv. This year, we have chosen a three-way blend of perennial rye which provides a variety against disease, but also each has a different heat tolerance which aids in a better transition in the late spring to summer months. Greens will be slightly slower than average, which is normal for the first few weeks in October as we work to establish a solid over-seed on the Dye greens and push rooting for the winter months on the Nicklaus greens. With the sometimes drastic highs and lows in October, it is difficult to apply high rates of growth regulator which could stunt the greens preparation for winter and risk damage. Green speeds will be regulated mostly by our frequency of mowing and rolling. By mid-October we will be back to the speeds we all know and expect at Colleton River. Maintenance Building Update We have recent-ly completed the new wash pad/recycle water system and the modular building at the Nicklaus maintenance facility. With the

new state-of-the-art Carbtrol waste water system, will are able to contain and neutralize all pesticides, oil and fuel and any other contaminates from being released into the environment. This system exceeds all federal and state regulations for wash stations and uses the best available technology as recommended by the EPA including granular activated carbon absorption. Additionally, the new modular building provides us with much needed work space and will allow us to provide an adequate break room for the Staff for lunches and daily meetings. Nicklaus Fairway Update: From the test work performed, it has become apparent that Celebration is the most appropriate option for the grass on the Nicklaus fairways. This sentiment is shared with several courses in the southeast as many are in the process, or will begin soon, the transition to Celebration. While the grass of the future is evident, how to perform the change still has options as there are pros and cons to both sodding and sprigging. The balance between total cost and disruption to the Membership is crucial in this decision. While sprigging is the least expensive option, approximately $3,700 per acre, the close time can vary per property from 8 to 16 weeks. Sodding is obviously the least disruptive with approximately four weeks of down time, the cost is around $16,000 per acre to remove the existing grass and lay the new sod. With 34 acres still needed to be installed, you can see how quickly the costs add up. Because of these dramatic differences in price it is important to find out if sprigging is a potential solution. The Board has unanimously agreed to sprig the Nicklaus driving range fairways June 1st during the typical aerification/transition on the Nicklaus course. This should provide us with a “real world” test on our property, to see if sprigging is a viable option for us while limiting Member disruption. This will not increase any closure or disrup-tion to the Membership, as the sprigging will be on the driving range fairway and not affect any playability. It has also been approved to complete sodding #1 and #9 where a large portion of the fairway is already Celebration.

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Great news everyone! The Golf Shop will be featuring four new apparel lines with specific pieces this fall. We will be featuring two new lines for the gentlemen, Ian Poulter for Men and Straight Down, and two new lines for the ladies, Ladies Lole and JoFit.

The new Ian Poulter for Men line’s purpose is to “create a high quality, unique, funky and distinctive apparel that fuses functionality with fashion.” The Poulter line is especially known for the Poulter Tartan. Each season Poulter produces three new tartans that are incorpo-rated with his designs. The Poulter line is also known for providing an array of fabrics from Lyrca, QUICKDRY, Cashmere, and mercer-ized wool, to leather and 100% extra fine Merino Wool. But fine fabrics aren’t the only thing you will find in the Poulter line. Every-thing from including SPF 30, to water and shower proofing, to wind proofing and making crease resistant products. Everything you find within the offered Poulter line will be an excellent choice.

The Straight Down Clothing Co. says that their product is “simple and crafted for style and durability … using the highest quality fabrics available.” This line provides wonderful options of different cuts and styles in a variety of fabrics quite like the Poulter line. Both of these lines are unique in that they have been created by golfers, for golfers. The designers know

what is comfortable and appropriate to wear both on and off the course, provid-ing a unique and beautiful line for our Members.

Lole is a wonderful company founded in 2002 in Canada, with the aim of providing “technical, versatile, feminine fashion apparel for active urban women.” The Lole line provides everything from outer and swim wear, to accessories and “Pulse” wear, ensuring that every woman feels beautiful and comfortable in their line.

JoFit is a new line that features wonderful tennis, golf, and fitness apparel for ladies. The JoFit website states “Athletic women come in all different shapes and sizes but our needs are the same: high quality apparel that looks fantastic, fits and feels even better and matches our endurance.” With this ideal in mind the company focuses on providing fashion forward, but comfortable fitness apparel for ladies. As a company founded

and run by women, our female Members can be confident that their purchase of the JoFit line is something that has been formatted for and by women, in order to fit all women.

Have you ever dreamed of vacationing in South Africa? Now is your chance to make that dream come true! Golf Professional, Brett Heisler and his wife, Diane, will accompany seven (7) Colleton River couples to South Africa this January 3rd -16th, 2012. (Please note the new date—the trip was previously scheduled to depart on January 8th.) Enjoy safaris, golf, wine tours and tastings, sight-seeing trips and shopping excursions along with luxurious accommodations on this trip of a lifetime. Five days will be spent at the Makanyane Safari Lodge and five days in Cape Town. Please contact Brett for further details. Additional information along with a sample itinerary can be found by visiting the Sync Excursions website at www.syncexcursions.com/saitinerary.html. Hurry, this trip is limited to the first seven couples that sign up!

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The summer has been very active as we hosted several golf tournaments. In July, we hosted the Sectional U.S. Amateur qualifier in which the Dye Course proved to be an excellent challenge. Out of the 87 qualifying sites across the country, the Dye Course at Colleton River was the only site where over par was the medalist score. In August, we hosted the 80th Annual South Carolina State Amateur. Once again the Dye Course played difficult as the winning score for

the four-day tournament was five under par. I would certainly like to thank all of the Colleton River Members who volunteered their time to help with these two events. The fall tournament season is quickly approaching so don’t forget to sign up for our events! Our fall season kicks off with the Ladies’ Opening Day and Men’s Mega Men’s Opening Day and closes with our Member-Member in November. Stop by either Golf shop or go to ForeTees for more information. If you've not yet had the opportunity, please stop by the Golf Shop and say hello to Assistant Golf Professional, Barry Pepper. We are excited to have Barry on our Team as he replaces the vacant position left by our former Assistant Professional, Daryl Shipos, who is now the First Assistant at Diamond Run in Pennsylvania. Currently, Barry is a Level III PGA Apprentice working towards his PGA Class A Membership. Before joining the team at Colleton River Plantation, Barry held the position of Head Golf Professional at CT Myers Golf Club, Charlotte, NC; Renaissance Park Golf Course, Charlotte, NC; North Shore Golf Club, Orlando, FL; and Assistant Golf Professional at Royal St. Cloud Golf Links, St. Cloud, FL. As we head into our busy fall season, please be mindful of our tee time booking policy. These procedures are intended to give all Members reasonable access to tee times, particularly on busy days when only one golf course is available for Member play. The general rule regarding cancellation of starting times is the following: The names of all players must be provided to the Golf Shop fifty-four hours prior to the starting time. If names are not submitted fifty-four hours prior to starting time, the tee times not being used must be cancelled or released. Additionally, the following procedures will be in effect for those Saturdays when only one golf course is available for Member play. The rules for such Saturdays are as follows:

Internet access to ForeTees on these days will not be available. Starting times will be made by calling the Golf Shop of the course that is available for Member play. Starting times may still be booked commencing at 7:30am two weeks prior to the date of play.

Groups will only be allowed to book a total of three tee times. A Group is defined as Member organized play that utilizes two or more consecutive tee times in a single day, on a weekly basis. Members who wish to play in a “Group” will register through the Golf Shop.

Additional “Starter Times” will be placed on the Tee Sheet and will initially be offered for non-group play only. If not allocated 48 hours prior to the starting time then these times would be available to any Member or “Group.”

October 6 Ladies’ Opening Day Course  October 7 Mega Men’s Opening Day Course  October 13‐15 Mixed Couples’ Member‐Guest Course  October 20 Ladies’ “Play for P.I.N.K” Course  October 23 Couples’ Twilight Course  October 26‐29 Men’s Fall Member‐Guest Course  November 6 Couples’ Twilight Course  November 12‐13 Men’s and Ladies’ Club  Championships Course  November 17‐19 Men’s and Ladies’ Fall  Member‐Member Course 

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Letter from the South Carolina Golf Association

L to R: Matt Lucchesi, Matt Stewart, Derrick Garrou, David La Pour, Logan Scott, Barry Pepper, Brett Heisler

Weekly CRGA Clinics Lady Linksters Thursday 9:30 to 10:15AM at the CRWGA course $15   

CRGA Friday Clinic 11:00 to 12:00PM at the Nicklaus Range $25.  

October 1 

TPI Boot Camp begins & CRGA Prac ce Day 1:00 to 4:00PM Nicklaus Range. $0 

October 7 

Callaway Demo day 12:00 to 4:00PM Nicklaus Range. $0 

October 12 

CRGA Golf School Short Game & Pu ng 9:00 to 4:00PM Nicklaus Range. $395 

October 26 

CRGA Special Clinic TPI & Fitness 9:00 to 12:00PM Nicklaus Range/Fitness Center. $100 

November 5 

CRGA Prac ce Day 1:00 to 4:00PM Nicklaus Range. $0 

December 3 

CRGA Prac ce Day 1:00 to 4:00PM Nicklaus Range. $0 

December 13 

CRGA Winter Series Pu ng 5:00 to 7:00PM Nicklaus Ballroom $50 

All CRGA Golf Schools, Clinics and Seminars require advanced registra-

on and may limit par cipa on. Lesson fees: $65 to $100 per hour,

depending on Instructor and cer fi-ca on. December/Holiday Lesson Special: Buy five lessons and get the sixth lesson free. Gi cer fi-cates available in the Golf Shop.

Open letter to Colleton River Membership:

On behalf of the South Carolina Golf Association, our players and our staff, I want to thank the Colleton River Plantation for a fantastic job in hosting our 80th SCGA State Amateur Championship.

In 2010, Colleton River Plantation was selected as our Club of the Year. It was obvious at this year’s Amateur Championship why that selection was made. The participation from club members in many facets of the championship is indicative of the special membership at Colleton. I have heard from many of our contestants and they have all had nothing but good comments about the golf course and the hospitali-ty and friendliness of the membership and staff.

We want to pass on our gratitude to the staff at Colleton River for the professional manner in which they answered our need. Under the watchful eye of Director of Golf, Matt Lucchesi, Derrick Garraou and his staff at the Dye Course were awesome. Kevin Dugger and his staff deserve a round of applause for the condition of the golf course for our championship. I’m hard pressed to remember a course in better condition. Last but not least, the food and beverage department deserves a big pat on their backs for their fantastic service. With the worst head indexes ever, the F & B folks kept everyone hydrated and satisfied from the food and beverage end of things. All of your staff went well out of their way to make sure that our event was nothing but a success and it showed!

In an event such as a state amateur championship, volunteers are essential in the success of the event. The Colleton River membership responded to that calling in a remarkable way. Mr. John Hicks did a fantastic job in organizing all of the volunteers that contributed and we thank them all.

Thank you again for the hospitality shown to the SCGA staff and our players. The Colleton River Plantation is truly a first class facility that has supported the SCGA in more ways than one. Again, congratulations to you, Colleton River, for surrounding yourself with such a great group of professionals and members. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if the South Carolina Golf Association can ever be of service.

Sincerely, Happ Lathrop, SCGA Executive Director

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Director of Instruction David La Pour

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The cooler weather, a drop in humidity, and colorful foliage make fall my favorite time of year to play golf. The golf courses are in top playing condition, and both practice facilities are ready for our fall schedule of Golf Academy events. Our TPI Boot Camp will take four cadets through a rigorous six-week golf program, CRGA Golf Schools & Clinics will be offered this fall, and the beginning of our Winter Se-ries Seminars will start in December. All of our Golf Staff is PGA/CRGA Certified Golf Professionals who are dedicated to helping you “Manage Your Golf Game” so feel free to take advantage of them by taking a private lesson or attending other Academy functions. Be sure to read up on the latest TrackMan, belly putters, and student spotlight articles below. As always, we continue our vision of operating the finest teaching program for a club community in the U.S.A. and reaching our goal of creating a fun and productive learning experience for the Members and their guests. Have a great fall, and I’ll see you on the range!

When I started working for Dave Pelz in 1996 at the Boca Raton Hotel & Club, the subject of long putters came up quickly. Through his research, data collection and golf schools, Pelz found that the long putter consistently helped people putt better. During the 3-day golf schools that students attended, we conduct-ed a test with short putters and long putters using 10 different length putts from 3 feet to 30 feet. With the shorter putter (usually the putter they brought) their make percentage was about 30% and with the long putter (supplied by the golf school) their make percentage was about 60%. Wow! That’s a 100% improvement in just one morning. When asked about the results by the instructors and students, Dave referred to the pendulum and how consistent it can be. The pendulum implies two major components of putting: technique (straight back and through) and rhythm (gravity). Fast forward to today’s belly putters and long

putters and you may notice less wrist, hand action, angle break-down and smoother motions. When playing on fast greens, which are usually the case at Colleton River, the smooth rhythm of a pendulum can give you the advantage when putting. If you look closely at the pictures below, the top golfer using the belly putter looks pretty good. The bottom golfer using a regular putter is struggling with small muscles, like the wrists and arms. Some notable players who are using or practicing with long putters are Matt Stewart, Adam Scott, Fred Couples, Keegan Bradley, Vijay Singh, Webb Simpson and Phil Mickelson. Although the belly and long putters are still not considered mainstream, the concept and consistency they produce will win many people over to their side. If you are interested in trying a belly or long putter, feel free to check with one of our CRGA Certified Instructors and start utilizing the power of the pendulum!

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Product Review

TrackMan™ Tech Tip: Launch Angle From the TrackMan Library, today’s tip talks about launch angle: Dynamic loft will have a greater influence than attack angle in determin-ing the launch angle of a shot.

• The initial launch angle of the ball always falls between the dynamic loft and attack angle at impact.

• TrackMan data has shown, for drivers, that dynamic loft normally accounts for about 85% of the launch angle, while attack angle ac-counts for the remaining 15%. For irons, the ratio is around 75% dynamic loft and 25% attack angle. For example, a 10 deg. launch angle would result from an iron shot where the attack angle is -5 deg. and the dynamic loft is +15 deg.

• When friction between the club and ball is too low to get “grip on the ball,” the launch angle will be even more weighted toward the dynam-ic loft. This explains why “fliers” carry more – they come out at a higher launch angle (based on this fundamental) and with lower spin.

• Note that the static club loft together with attack angle primarily de-termines the dynamic loft, but the “lead/lag” of the shaft and the club head position relative to the hands (also described by the lead arm/shaft angle) also play a role.

What does this mean? When hitting golf balls or playing golf, launch angle plays an important role in hitting the sweet spot on the club face. Strength, swing, and equipment all play a role in finding and repeating good

contact. If you are interested in checking your launch angle, strength, swing or equipment, contact your Golf Academy Instructor for an ap-pointment today and change the way you look at launch angle! Certified: David La Pour, Matt Stewart, Brett Heisler.

CRGA Spotlight Student: Dick Anderson The Colleton River Golf Academy would like to congratulate Dick Anderson for being our Spotlight Student! Mr. Anderson recently enjoyed success playing in the Senior U.S. Open at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio. Olin Browne was the eventual winner pocketing $500,000 but Mr. Anderson said he had the “time of his life.” For more on his

week at the Senior U.S. Open, read our interview below. CRGA: First off, congratulations on qualifying for and playing in the Senior U.S. Open this year. Tell us how it came about? Dick: After retiring two years ago, I decided to try and play competi-tive senior golf through local events and through the Society of Senior Golfers. Ironically, I was not setting out to play in the Senior Open but when I saw that a qualifying site was at Belle Meade Golf Club in Nashville, Tennessee, right across the street from where my son and family live, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. CRGA: Can you explain the qualifier and what you shot? Dick: There are about 50 sites around the U.S., at my qualifier we had 75 players vying for two available spots. I shot 70 along with 2 other players so we had to go to a playoff and I birdied the 4th playoff hole (a par 3) to get in.

CRGA: Tell us about your week at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio. Dick: It was one of the best weeks of my life. Practice rounds with David Frost and Mark Wiebe, playing in a major Senior Tour event, along with my son, John, caddying for me made it great! CRGA: How was the course, and what did you shoot? Dick: The course was playing long at 7,150 yards and the rough was deep. If you didn’t keep your ball in the short stuff it was an instant bogey or worse. I shot 83, 75 and the cut was 2 over par. CRGA: Any stories or impressions of the week you’d like to share? Dick: I got a chance to spend time with my childhood friend, Ben Crenshaw, which was great, as were all the senior players. Their short games were impeccable, and I came away realizing that tempo is the key to most good shots. I also got a tremendous amount of support from the Members at Colleton River through phone calls, e-mails and text messages, which meant a lot to me. Everyone should have the chance to live their dream, and I was fortunate enough to do it for a week.

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It’s not Big Bertha, but it’s really hot stuff!! RAZR technology combines accuracy and distance in the irons. That’s something we all want, right? Right! Mov-

ing the center of gravity 12% lower and 15% deeper by shifting 30 grams of weight in the cavity, the iron provides the power and forgiveness of a wide sole iron and the precision of a thin sole. In the woods, it is the forged composite material that is 35% lighter

and 45% harder than titanium. This material makes up 70% of the driver head, making the Razr Hawk driver the lightest Callaway has ever made. Because the club is lighter, the length has increased to 46 inches and the swing weight has remained D-4. This translates into more distance for the player. Isn’t it time you took the Razr Challenge? Meet Scott in person during our Callaway Demo Day October 7th from 12-4 at the Nicklaus Range.

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“Photographs from the Oval Office at the White House, Inside the Walls of the Kremlin, and Beijing’s Forbidden City” with Wally McNamee October 20 , Thurday 5:00pm—Lecture and Dinner at the Nick

During his 30-year career as a Newsweek photographer, Wally McNamee photographed around the USA and the world. From the oval office at the White House, to

inside the walls of the Kremlin, to Beijing’s Forbidden City, Wally McNamee has pretty much done it all. While at Newsweek, he produced more than 100 covers, photographed the administrations of 10 Presidents, covered several wars, countless political conventions, and 11 Olympic Games. He was a four-time winner of the coveted White House News Photographers Association Photographer of the Year award and in 2000 was awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2005, he received the Sprague Award for Lifetime Achievement by the National Press Photographers’ Association.

“Auldbrass Tour” November 5 , Saturday 10:30am departure, 11:30am lunch and 1:30pmTour

The Lifelong Learning Group will present a guided tour of Auldbrass, Frank Lloyd Wright’s farm located in Yemassee, SC, sponsored by the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Every few years the Open Land Trust is given permission to conduct a planned tour of Auldbrass as their fundraiser. LLG will have a docent to guide our group. Limit: 25—30 people.

LLG Save-the-Dates Live Critters of the Lowcountry November 10, Thursday

Art Show with Ben Ham November 17—19, Thurs-day thru Saturday

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Annual Meeting, Holiday Open House and Wine Sale Saturday, December 3rd Meeting at the Dye Club-house 4:00pm- 6:00pm Holiday Open House at the Nicklaus Clubhouse immedi-ately following and includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres plus the much anticipated annual Wine Sale.

October 4 - Sippin’ Society 6 - Trivia Night 6 - Ladies’ Opening Day 7 - Mega Men’s Day 13 - 15 Couples’ Mem-Guest Golf Tourn. 20 - Play for P.I.N.K 20 - LLG Event: Wally McName 22 - Blues & BBQ 23 - Couples Twilight 25 - 29 - Men’s Mem-Guest Golf Tourn.

November 3 - Trivia Night 4 - Mega Men’s Day 5 - LLG Field Trip: Auld Brass 6 - Day Light Savings 10 - Critters of the Lowcountry 17 - Town Hall Meeting 17 - 19 - Member-Member Golf Tourn. 24 - Thanksgiving Buffet 25 - 5th Annual Lighting of the Tree 26 - Holiday Cookie Decorating 29 - Sippin’ Society

December 1 - Trivia Night 3 - Annual Meeting 5 - Ladies’ Tea 12 - Operation Santa (Shopping ) 13 - Operation Santa (Wrapping & Delivery ) 24 - Christmas Eve (Courses and Clubhouse Close at 3pm) 25 - Christmas Day (Both Courses Closed) 31 - NYE Dinner 30 - Cooking in the Kitchen

Check our website regularly for updates on each event and updated flyer postings: www.colletonriverclub.com.

16th Annual Ladies’ Holiday Tea Monday, December 5th 3:00pm - 5:00pm Nicklaus Clubhouse Help us share the Holiday Spirit by bringing non-perishable food items or an unwrapped gift for ages toddler through 12yrs to be distributed to local families.

Club Happenings

Taking Colleton Home for the Holidays

We hope you will enjoy “Taking Colleton Home for the Holidays”! The Food and Beverage Department will once again be offering this great tradition during the holiday season.

Whether you have a full house this Thanksgiving or just a quiet few let the Culinary Staff prepare your Thanksgiving Feast with our “Thanksgiving To Go” offerings.

When making your reservations for the wonderful Thanksgiving Day Feast be sure to also place your order for “Thanksgiving Leftovers To Go” and continue enjoying Thanksgiving for days to follow.

The 5th Annual Lighting of the Tree Friday, November 25th Nicklaus Clubhouse Cocktails at 6:30pm Lighting of the Tree at 7:00pm; Dinner served at 7:30pm. Live Entertainment to guide you through all your favorite carols! Begin the winter holidays taking part in the Tree Lighting, a holiday inspired dinner and carol-ing fun had by all.

The Holidays are a perfect time for hosting friends in your home. From quaint luncheons to large cocktail parties your Colleton River Event Team can assist you in planning and implementing your private event. Seasonal menu items are available along with our traditional Lowcountry fare.

843-836-4400 for reservations or “Taking Colleton Home” help.

Hurricane Season 2011

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The peak of the 2011 Hurricane Season is upon us, with this being another extremely active season of tropical activity in the Atlantic. The season officially began on June 1st and continues through Novem-ber 30th. As with every hurricane season, it is extremely important to have a hurricane preparedness plan in effect. A few things to bear in

mind during this season and seasons to come are: REVIEW YOUR INSURANCE:

Don’t wait until after a disaster to check your insurance policy. Residents living here on the coast may in fact need several insurance policies to protect

their homes and property. Now is the time to ask your insurance agent if you are sufficiently covered for any type of disaster. Remember, most homeowner policies do NOT cover flooding. There is a 30-day waiting period for this type of coverage to take effect and you cannot purchase nor change your homeowner’s policy once a hurricane warning has been issued. The greatest potential for loss of property and/or life in coastal areas during a hurricane is from the storm surge. Storm surge is simply water that is pushed towards the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. If this advancing surge combines with a high tide, the damage could be catastrophic in our area. EVACUATION: Once a tropical depression forms, Beaufort County Emergency Management notifies the security of each plantation in the county, and continually gives updates on the location of the storm, it’s proposed direction of travel and expected strengthen-ing or weakening. If it strengthens into a named tropical storm, all plantations are then put on High Alert with updates of progress and direction of travel. Once this storm develops into a hurricane, every plantation is then alerted to prepare for evacuation, again depending on category and predicted landfall. At this time a Voluntary Evacuation may be issued. VOLUNTARY EVACUATION: Beaufort County Emergency Management notifies security and the local news media of the voluntary evacuation once it is determined that a hurricane may possibly reach our area. Once issued, the security department will begin notification to all staff, Members, and contractors to prepare their dwellings. Once this

warning has been issued, it is suggested that everyone LEAVE EARLY. The longer one waits, the chance to locate motel rooms inland decreases. MANDATORY EVACUATION: When it is determined the hurricane will most likely affect our coastline, the Governor will issue a mandatory evacuation. Once this has been issued, security will contact residents recommend-ing they leave immediately. Those who refuse to leave will be asked to sign a “next-of-kin notification form.” Those that do evacuate Colleton River are asked to complete an evacuation check-out form, which is located on the website, and leave it at the Main Gate. EVACUATION ROUTES:

You are strongly urged to leave during the voluntary evacuation. Once exiting the Main Gate there will be three lanes open on Highway 278. The fourth lane (eastbound

toward Hilton Head) will be reserved for emergency vehicles only. Traffic on Highway 278 approaching Interstate 95 in Hardeeville will be directed as follows: The right lane will be directed onto Interstate 95 North. The left lane will be directed to US 17 North and use Highway 278 toward the Barnwell, Aiken, and Augusta areas or to exit South on Interstate 95. Interstate 16 will have all lanes open for westbound traffic only. Prior to evacuating, it is recommended that you secure your homes with shutters or plywood on all windows and remove all objects from the yard that may become projectiles in high winds. Fill sinks and bathtubs with water, close all interior doors and turn off the electricity. IF YOU HAVE TO EVACUATE: You should take with you, insurance policies, mortgage docu-ments, personal items, home inventory items and personal rec-ords, etc. Personal items should consist of cash, cell phone and charger, laptop computer, snacks, water and daily living necessities such as clothing, bedding and especially prescription medications. Two other important documents to consider in the event of any type of disaster are Colleton River’s Right of Entry Agreement and the Key Lock Box Agreement. Both applications can be found on the Member Website under the Security tab.

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As late summer turns to fall we begin to look for wines that segue between the light summer wines and the bold cabernets that we gravitate to in the cold winter months. Fall is the picture-perfect time to move into varietals that will fit lower temperatures, richer foods and upcoming holidays.

Fall wines should complement the hearty dishes and numerous events of the season. The perfect wine can be found for everything from Halloween treats to Thanksgiving din-ner.

As one of the biggest feast days of the year—the biggest for non-religious fami-lies—and a celebration of the harvest, Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to share a few good bottles of wine with friends and family. Pairing can be somewhat difficult, with casseroles, chutney-like cranberry sauce, candied yams, stuffing, grain or bean dishes and light- and dark-meat turkey sharing the table. The task has been made even more difficult by the improvement in American cuisine; the old standbys may no longer go as well as they use to. With this in mind, your approach calls for versatile, light-bodied and refreshing wines such as a dry Riesling, sparkler, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Beaujolais, Cabernet Franc, Chianti or Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir is an excellent choice for Thanksgiving. These wines are food-friendly, with soft tannins and a fresh burst of tart acidity that helps to cut through rich dishes. They have herbal notes that complement all the sage, thyme and fennel in a Thanksgiving feast, and an earthiness that brings out the best in mushroom gravy,

stuffing, and turkey itself.

A great wine that is often forgotten is Beaujolais Nouveau. It is a young red wine made from handpicked Gamay grapes grown in the Beaujolais region of France, where the beverage accounts for half of the region's production.

While most red wines improve with age, Beau-jolais Nouveau is all about freshness.

Under French law, the wine may be released at 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday of November; just weeks after the wine's grapes have been harvested. Fermentation is

so short that the resulting wine exhibits fruity flavors and light tannins. Beaujolais Nouveau should be consumed right away (or within a year of being made), and is best served slightly cooled.

The food for Thanksgiving dinner should be carefully selected, but so should the wine! There is a bounty of different tastes, textures and aromas present in the food typically served on Thanksgiving, but choosing a complementary wine doesn't have to be hard.

*We can make your wine experience easier; let us find the wine for you. Order any case and most wines will be delivered within a week of order.

Live, Love and Laugh!

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Creamy Chicken Stew

Brown chicken thigh meat in oil, remove from pan. Add butter, melt. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add flour, make roux. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring. Add stock and cream. Stir on medium heat until starts to thicken. Add chicken and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.

Salad Oil Chicken Thighs, boneless, cubed large Whole Butter Yellow Onion, diced Cloves Garlic, minced Carrots, peeled and diced Flour Chicken Stock Heavy Cream Potatoes, medium diced Salt and Pepper

1 oz. 2 lbs. 3 oz. 1 4 2 1/2 -3/4 cup 4 cups 1 cup 2 to taste

Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup

Add second group of ingredients with shrimp shells to a sauce pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until very aromatic. Strain out through a fine strainer. When ready to serve, poach shrimp in liquid on low heat until cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Finish with mush-rooms, cilantro and tomato. Pour broth over rice noodles.

Shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells saved Chicken Broth Fish Sauce Red Chilies, sliced Ginger, sliced Lemongrass, chopped and smashed Lime Leaves, crushed Lime Juice Shitake Mushrooms, sliced thin, stems removed Cilantro Tomato, seedless, diced small Fine Rice Boodles, soaked in hot water for 20 min

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Hello Colleton River Plantation Members! I hope you all made it through the dog days of summer. With fall approaching, we all look forward to some great weather and some great tennis. The women’s interclub season has begun, and Colleton River has teamed up with a few ladies from

the Crescent to have our first interclub season as our “own” team. We have already gotten off to a great start. The ladies home matches will be played on Thursday afternoons this fall. Please check the weekly electronic communications for the home matches and come out and cheer them on. The men’s interclub season will start up later this fall. Similar to the ladies, the guys are forming their own 3.5 interclub

team this year. Please contact Peter Cram or John Boyd if you are interested in signing up. Our programming is back to normal after our August break. We will continue to have men’s clinics on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. and the women’s 3.5 clinic at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays as well. Wednesdays will have the 3.0 ladies clinics at 9:00 a.m., and until the weather cools off we will have the ladies 3.5 drill and play on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. We have two scheduled Round Robins, one on September 24th and the other on November 26th. We haven’t forgotten about the Nick vs. Dye Challenge and we will let you know once it is scheduled this fall. On a side note, we will be resurfacing the courts later this month (we had to postpone due to the hurricane that didn’t really hit us).

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I am often asked about the type of stretches to do to warm up before playing a round of golf. Below are a few tips to help you put together the perfect pre-game warm-up for optimal golf performance.

Make Sure it’s Dynamic: Your warm-up needs to be dynamic in nature, just as the golf swing is. I’ve never seen anyone pull a muscle statically. Prepare your body for the dynamic ranges of motion and speeds that it will encounter during the golf swing.

Raise your Body Temperature: Before your round of golf you want to warm up your muscles, tendons and connective tissue without breaking into a sweat. You want to feel like you have played a few

holes before you reach the first tee.

Warm Up the Nervous System: Whenever people think about warm-ups they think muscles. What about the system that controls the muscles? To maximize your performance your nervous system

also needs to be firing on all cylinders. I like my movements to incorporate increasingly more complex motor patterns as the warm-up progresses.

Reinforce Proper Motor Patterning and Sequencing: The golf

swing starts with a loading pattern from the arms down and a firing pattern from the ground up. Make sure the exercises you choose reinforce the proper body positions, sequencing and speeds used in your golf swing.

Make it Golf Specific: My warm-up starts very non-golf and pro-gresses until it resembles the swing. The mind and body must get into golf-mode during the warm up, so always finish with exercises closely resembling the swing. I want my golfers to feel like they

have already hit a bucket of balls before they hit their first tee shot.

Range Appropriate: Your pre-round warm-up should be simple, require no equipment other than a golf club and can be performed on the driving range in your golf clothing. If you need bands, weights, balls and gadgets you are probably trying too hard. Save those exercises for the gym.

If you are having trouble putting your pre-game warm-up together, stop by the Fitness Center and speak with Director of Fitness, Jay Goodwin.

One of the additional services available at the Fitness Center is massage. Massage has many important health benefits. In fact, massage can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, especially when it is part of your regular wellness routine. Fortunately, we have wonderful massage therapists available (with advance notice) at our Spa in the Fitness Center.

A Few Benefits of Massage:

◊ Massage calms the nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and wellbeing.

◊ Massage reduces tension and anxiety.

◊ Massage improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

◊ Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body’s waste products.

◊ Massage prevents and relieves muscles cramps and spasms.

◊ Massage therapy can help with pain management in conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and muscle spasms.

Just remind yourself of these health benefits if you start to feel guilty about getting a massage!

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When talking with someone about their nutritional habits, more times than not wine pops up. I often hear, “I eat really well, but I do LOVE my wine.” I then have to ask the question, “How much do you love your wine?" Thanks to its alcohol content and non-alcoholic phytochemicals (natural occurring plant compounds), wine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. However, the amount of wine you drink matters tremendously. Drink more than what’s recommended and your health benefits are lost and health risks go up. Here’s what’s considered safe and effective:

*Men: No more than two drinks per day. *Women: No more than one drink per day. *One drink is defined as a 5-ounce glass of red or white wine.

Now that we know some of the health benefits of wine let’s talk about wine and weight loss. Wine is what we call "empty calories.” It has no nutritional value and can contribute to weight gain. My school of thought on this is everything is okay in moderation. Let’s face it, we all need to live a little and you can even use a glass of wine as a way of treating yourself for doing a good job. That being said, the best way to get rid of the empty calories is to cut back. Now, I am not saying you can never drink a glass of wine again; I am just saying if you normally have two glasses a night, start by cutting it down to one. Another example is, if you know you are going to have that glass of wine at night, make up for it during the day. Do a little extra cardio, or do not have that mid-morning biscuit. Okay, I will get off of my weight-loss soap box and get at the task at hand. Which is better for you, white or red wine? I get asked this question all the time, and I have done a lot of research to find out the answer. People have extolled the benefits of red wine for centuries, but since the 1990s, it has been shown to be a “super food” many times over, protecting the body from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and countless other chronic maladies. A diet that includes moderate amounts of red wine can reduce mortality from these afflictions by 30 to 50 percent, according to some studies. What about white wine? Is white wine not consid-ered a "super food" as well? It’s in the Skin. The reason red wine gets so much credit is that it’s full of a potent blend of some of the strongest antioxidant chemicals found in nature - even more potent than vitamins C and E, which are considered some of the most powerful. Besides polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other bioactive compounds, red wine contains resveratrol, a chemical that has shown remarkable promise in protecting the heart and brain from damage, reducing inflammation, and reversing harmful health conditions. These helpful compounds (found in the skins of grapes) appear more abundantly in red wine than in white because red wine grapes stay in contact with their skins for much longer in the winemaking process, while white wine grapes are separated from their skins early on. So, naturally much of the published research shows that when it comes to preventing colon can-cer, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease, red wine should be people’s beverage of choice. White or Red … or Both? Not all researchers believe in the power of cabernet over chardonnay, however. Some studies have found no discernible difference between the health benefits of drinking white wine versus red. Besides the chemicals that are unique to wine, alco-hol itself can be a powerful and beneficial compound (in moderation,

of course) as it increases the absorption of other antioxidants, boosts the level of good (LDL) cholesterol, thins the blood to prevent heart clots, and promotes relaxation, which can help avert stress-induced illnesses. Since white and red wines contain similar levels of alcohol, in this respect, they have the same positive effects on the body. Resveratrol is produced on grape skins to protect against fungal infection, so the way the grape is grown is more indicative of its body-boosting power than the color of the wine is. The amount of antioxi-dants found in wine varies depending on the grape varietal, the grow-ing region, the climate of the area, the composition of the soil, how the wine was filtered and processed, and whether or not it was stored in oak. A red wine produced by a region hostile to resveratrol produc-tion can be less potent than a white wine produced from grapes grown in more favorable regions, such as Sardinia, Spain, and southern France. The grenache grape is known for producing some of the greatest amounts of resveratrol of any varietal. While most studies look at the composition of red wine versus white wine, some researchers have focused on studying the drinkers themselves. Alt-hough we tend to think that red wine is what protects the body, it may actually be that red-wine drinkers are already healthier and therefore less likely to develop those chronic diseases in the first place. Studies show that regular drinkers of red wine are less likely to smoke than white-wine drinkers, and more likely to eat a Mediterra-nean-style diet low in saturated fats. It’s Okay … Go for the White! At the end of the day, it’s a toss-up. Some research has demonstrated a sizable advantage for red wine, and a few studies suggest that both kinds of wine have about the same effects. Even if the jury’s still out on which is better for overall health, there are a few clear-cut advantages to choosing white over red. For one, white wine tends to have fewer calories, although it varies by varietal (sweet wines, like rieslings, contain more sugar and, there-fore, more calories). In general, though, white wine is a better choice for people watching their weight. Another benefit is that it is far less likely to trigger headaches, especially migraines. Red wine, more than any other alcoholic beverage, is a known trigger for many migraine sufferers, and even healthy people often avoid it and its side effects, which can sometimes occur after as little as one glass. While it’s unknown whether it’s the sulfites, tannins, or other compounds in the wine that cause the discomfort, red wine does have up to 200 percent more histamines than white wine, which explains some of the headaches, nausea, and inflammation many people experience after drinking it. White wine has no such side effects. White wine also has none of the known medication interactions that red wine does. Although the evidence is mixed, drinking one glass of wine per day does seem to be a healthy habit, although for non-drinkers, eating a couple of cups of blueberries or raspberries per day would provide the same amount of antioxidants. But whether you prefer white wine or red, neither one can compensate for a poor diet, a lack of exercise, or an unhealthy lifestyle and drinking more than the recommended one glass per day can actually make a person more susceptible to chronic diseases, totally outweighing any benefits. To complement an already healthy life, however, a glass of wine a night is a well-earned pleasure, and whether it’s red or white, it is a good source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. And the best part—your Fitness Trainer even says it is okay!

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We are pleased to announce that we have selected and engaged Belfor USA Group, Inc. (BELFOR) as the disaster recovery contractor to assist us in providing emergency, restoration and repair services to Colleton River. BELFOR has been named the #1 Insurance Repair Contractor on the Annual List of Top 500 Remod-elers by Qualified Remodeler Magazine since 2001. Their service capabilities range from drying and dehumidification, environmental services, and mold remediation to storm and water damage restoration just to name a few. They have an extensive network of resources with more than 3,800 employees in over 80 offices across the country offering full-service locations coast to coast. In South Carolina, Belfor has offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, and most recently established an office in Savannah. We are very excited to add BELFOR as a value added addition to our disaster recovery plans. While we all hope that a disaster will never impact our community, it’s comforting to know that we will have the best of class assistance from an outstanding partner when we most need them.

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Of Interest

Thinking of a Bicycle Ride? Colleton River has single speed, all aluminum, unisex cruiser-style bikes available for use by Members and guests while on Plantation. Please contact the Golf Shop or the Golf Assistants at the bag drop to determine availability. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis.

Perhaps a Stroll? Our leisure trails offer an opportunity to breathe in Autumn's crisp air and listen to playful squirrels. Consider taking the time to enjoy some of the many miles of trails that weave their way from one end of the plantation to the other. Stay Safe. It's that time of year again, when friends and family are visiting to enjoy our community, amenities and the great weather. Please remember that except for playing golf, the use of the golf courses and their cart paths is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or other times when golfers are present. We want to keep you and your guests safe.

Authorizing Club Statement Access by Others It's simple . . . To authorize your spouse or other family member(s) to access your Club statement on the website go to Member Central and click on Directory, where you will find the link for “Edit My Personal Information.” The Relative Box contains a list of all Members related to the main Member. Check the box that says "Allow Statement Access" beside the name of the person you wish to view your statement. Then just click the "Save and Submit" button.

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Member Spotlight

FITNESS CENTER PUB HOURS

Monday-Friday 5:30pm-10:00pm Sunday, Monday Closed

Saturday-Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm Tuesday, Friday 11:00am-10:00pm

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Wed, Thurs, Sat 11:00am-8:00pm

Nicklaus Clubhouse NICKLAUS HALFWAY CAFÉ

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Monday Closed

Tennis Cottage Tuesday-Sunday 7:30am-6:00pm

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday Dinner 4:00pm-7:00pm

NICKLAUS CLUBHOUSE DYE CLUBHOUSE

Lunch Hours Mon (Tues-Thurs-Fri Grab & Go) 11:00am-3:00pm

Sunday, Monday Closed Wednesday Closed

Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-3:00pm Saturday 11:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm Sunday Brunch 11:00pm-4:00pm

Dining Hours Bar Hours

Sunday, Monday Closed Daily 11:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday, Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday Closed

Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm LOCKER ROOMS Daily, 7:00am-8:00pm

HOURS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATION

NICKLAUS CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse: 843-836-4400 Golf Shop: 843-836-4410 Main Fax: 843-836-4401 Executive Fax: 843-836-4403

Title Name Office # E-Mail COO/ General Manager Scott Jaccard, CCE, CMCA 843-836-4400, ext 4444 scottj@colletonriverclub.com Director of Golf Matt Lucchesi, PGA 843-836-4410, ext 4415 mattl@colletonriverclub.com Director of Operations David Spivey, CCM 843-836-4445 davids@colletonriverclub.com Director of Instruction David La Pour 843-836-4410, ext 4413 davidl@colletonriverclub.com Chief of Security Jerry Leitner 843-836-4499 jerryl@colletonriverclub.com Executive Chef Matthew Tracy 843-836-4430 matthewt@colletonriverclub.com Clubhouse Manager Ed Romano 843-836-4400, ext 4432 edr@colletonriverclub.com Service Manager Erica Pepper 843-836-4400 ext. 4431 ericap@colletonriverclub.com Events Coordinator Christine Hall 843-836-4446 christineh@colletonriverclub.com Administrative Assistant Barbara Van Peuresm 843-836-4400 ext 4443 barbarav@colletonriverclub.com Nicklaus Golf Shop Matt Stewart 843-836-4410 ext. 4417 matts@colletonriverclub.com Front Desk Julie Johnston 843-836-4400 juliej@colletonriverclub.com Fitness Center Jay Goodwin 843-836-4448 jayg@colletonriverclub.com Nicklaus Golf Shop Tee Times 843-836-4410 Locker Room Manager Steve Chambliss 843-836-4400, ext 4421 Nicklaus Halfway Café 843-836-4460

CONFERENCE & TENNIS CENTER Tennis Shop: 843-836-4447 Accounting Fax: 843-836-4402

Chief Financial Officer Tim Snyder 843-836-4400, ext 4429 tims@colletonriverclub.com ARB Administrator Sharon Boulware 843-836-4494 sharonb@colletonriverclub.com Accounting Rose Dodson 843-836-4400, ext 4427 rosed@colletonriverclub.com Member Accounts Shannon Blake 843-836-4426 shannonb@colletonriverclub.com Human Resources Diana Brown 843-836-4493 dianab@colletonriverclub.com Director of Tennis Gavin Cox 843-836-4447 coxgavin@hargray.com

DYE CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse: 843-836-4450 Golf Shop: 843-836-4420 Dye Golf Shop Derrick Garrou 843-836-4420, ext 4414 derrickg@colletonriverclub.com

NICKLAUS GOLF MAINTENANCE Main Number: 843-836-4480 Director of Agronomy Bill Hirchert 843-836-4480, ext 4481 billh@colletonriverclub.com Administrative Assistant Karla Eibling 843-836-4480 karlae@colletonriverclub.com

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Kennedy President

Jerry Brenner

Vice President, Treasurer Finance Chair

Dale Baucom

Vice President, Golf, Greens & Grounds Chair

Bert Einloth

Member Relations Chair

Sallie Lott House & Ancillary Chair

Tom McKane

Architecture Review Board Chair

Rob Norton

Governance, Strategy & Asset Planning Co-Chair

Jim Rydzel

Governance, Strategy & Asset Planning Co-Chair

Paul Zaffaroni

Membership Development Chair