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Hello Holly Tree Members,
As we enter the last quarter of 2012, I have been reflecting on the past 14 years that I have been here. In the lobby of the clubhouse sits a history book that many long standing members helped to com-pile; I tend to thumb through it to remind myself of how Holly Tree has evolved since 1973. If you get the chance, look through this one day while visiting.
This reflection, along with the giving of the “State of the Club” summary at the annual meeting, gave me an idea for a different kind of message in this newsletter. Back in the summer Mr. Kessler brought in a framed copy of Holly Tree’s Mission Statement. I have it hanging in my office where, as I walk out, I cannot miss it. I thought that this newsletter would be a great place to share with both long standing and new members.
It simply states the following:
“HOLLY TREE COUNTRY CLUB is a family oriented, private club complete with an eighteen hole golf course, ten tennis courts, and Olympic size pool and Plantation style clubhouse for social gatherings. Built in 1973 and located on 270 acres of rolling Piedmont terrain, Holly Tree’s prestige has given it the reputation of offering the best in Southern Hospitality.
Our mission is to be one of the finest family oriented private clubs in the Upstate.
We, the membership, pledge to: • Maintain and enhance our traditions.
• Maintain the club facilities at the highest standards.
• Provide programs and facilities that give the highest level of comfort, satisfaction and service to the members as a whole.
• Endeavor to enhance our history and traditions through leisure activities.
• As the center of the community, provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.
We, the staff of Holly Tree Country Club, pledge to: • Offer the best food and service possible.
• Provide the best possible value at a competitive price.
• Give friendly, efficient service.
• Provide pleasant, comfortable surroundings.
• Provide ease of use.
• Be accommodating without infringing on other members or sacrificing the integrity of the club.
• Provide competitive yet enjoyable events.
• Be helpful in every way possible.
• Recognize that our best resource is the employee.
• Provide service and products within the assigned budget.
• Remember the reason we are here—THE MEMBERS.” Through these values we have a great, rich history. The staff, Board of Governors, and its commit-tees strive to further enhance all of Holly Tree Country Club. I look forward to continuing to serve Holly Tree and may we continue to be blessed with a great membership. Respectfully,
Joe Jackson, General Manager and Director of Golf
MANAGER’S MESSAGE
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HOURS OF OPERATION
967-9510
The office is open 8:30 am to 5 pm
Monday—Friday
Website: www.hollytreecountryclub.com
Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome New Members!New Members!New Members!New Members!
Michael & Rachael WebbMichael & Rachael WebbMichael & Rachael WebbMichael & Rachael Webb
Gary & Aprel ThompsonGary & Aprel ThompsonGary & Aprel ThompsonGary & Aprel Thompson
Phillip & Jackie EvattPhillip & Jackie EvattPhillip & Jackie EvattPhillip & Jackie Evatt
Robbie & Stephanie DavisRobbie & Stephanie DavisRobbie & Stephanie DavisRobbie & Stephanie Davis
Tyler SimpsonTyler SimpsonTyler SimpsonTyler Simpson
Nathalie Edmond FleuryNathalie Edmond FleuryNathalie Edmond FleuryNathalie Edmond Fleury
Lisa LittletonLisa LittletonLisa LittletonLisa Littleton
Contact Barbara
967-9510 [email protected]
Invite Your Invite Your Invite Your Invite Your Friends!Friends!Friends!Friends!
HOLLY TREE STAFF
General Manager & Director of
Golf Operations………....Joe Jackson
Golf Professional ……..…..Chris Dill
Tennis Director……..…...Greg Childs
Superintendent……........John Sheran
Executive Chef………….Scott Finley
Service Director………...Daryl Joseph
Sales & Catering Director…Erika Eklof
Membership Director & Admin Asst...
Barbara Kalchbrenner
Controller…………..…….Susan Corn
Membership Bookkeeper...Kathy Cox
Upcoming Events
Pasta Night
Oktoberfest
Evening on the Piazza
Wine Dinner
Book Club
Halloween Family Night
Sunday Brunch
EVENTS AT THE CLUB! Member Birthday
Gift Entree
Holly Tree will offer a no-charge Dinner Entrée/
Dessert to an associate/certificate member OR spouse during the month
of their Birthday!
You may use your certificate Tuesday, Friday or Saturday evening during the month of
your birthday. Dine in only.
(excludes special events such as Piazza Night, Easter,
Mother’s Day, Master’s Dinner, etc.)
Call Barbara in the office at 967-9510 and make
arrangements to pick up your certificate before making your
dinner reservations.
Note: Cocktails and appetizers are not included.
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967-9515 Closed Monday
Grill Tuesday-Wednesday
7:30am-9pm Menu available 11am-8pm
Thursday 7:30am-10pm
Menu available 11am-9pm Friday
7:30am-12am Menu available 11am-9pm
Saturday 7am—12am
Menu available 7am-9pm Sunday
7am—8pm Menu available 7am-8pm
Dining Menu Available Friday &Saturday
5pm-9pm
Bar Tuesday-Wednesday
7:30am - 9pm Thursday
7:30am - 10pm Friday
7:30am - 12am Saturday
7am –12am Sunday
7am - 9pm
Pasta Night Tuesday Evenings
5:30-8pm
Pasta Cooked to Order
At Chef Action Stations In the Plantation Room
Adults $10.75 Children under 10 $6.25
Children under 3 free
Reservations Required
November Events Pasta Night - Tuesday’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet - 22 Book Club - TBD Veterans Day Dinner - 9
FOOD & BEVERAGE HOURS
Evening on the Piazza Friday, October 19
5:30-9pm On the Patio
Join us for our traditional evening
of dining and fun!!
Entertainment on the Patio!
Reservations Required
Holly Tree Book Club Dinner & Discussion
In the Ballroom
Wednesday, October 24
Meet up in the Grill at 6pm Dinner at 6:30pm
Discussion to follow
Steve Jobs (by Walter Isaacson)
Interested in joining the group? Contact Harry & Mo Schaffhauser
Sunday Brunch October 28
11:30—2:30pm
Enjoy a delicious Brunch at the Club!
Adults $14.95 Children under 10 $9.95
Children under 3 free
Reservations Required
Oktoberfest Saturday, October 13
5-9pm
Come for a fun and casual evening
Enjoying some German Beer
And German Cuisine
(In place of Burst of Flavor menu)
Reservations Required
Wine Dinner Saturday, October 20
6pm
Amuse Bouche 1st Course— Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Served
in Chilled Roma Tomato 2nd Course—Pan seared Chilean Sea Bass over Saffron Risotto Galette Drizzled with Chive Oil
Intermezzo—Lemon Riesling Sorbet 3rd Course—Braised Bison Short Rib with Sweet Onion Cabernet Reduction, Herbed Potato Pave
Tomato Concasse Dessert—Napoleon of Raspberry, Strawberry and
Chocolate Mousse
$65.00++ per person
Reservations Required
Halloween Family Night Saturday, October 27
5pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening Of food ,fun and activities!!
Contest for Best Costume Overall & Best Family Costumes!
Adults $10.75 Children 10 & under $6.25 Children under 3 free
Reservations Required By October 25
October is here - the leaves are beginning their colorful transformation, football season is in full swing, and as usual thanks to our superintendent, John Sheran, the golf course is in the best condition of the year. With the cooler weather upon us, we encourage everyone to bring the family, and join us for a few extra rounds of golf. With the greens healing from their aeration, please remember to take care of them by repairing all of your ball marks plus any others you may see. This will allow us to play on some of the best greens in the state of SC year round. As a reminder, driving a golf car is not different than driving a car. All players must have a valid driver’s license in order to operate a golf car at Holly Tree. This is for the safety of all players - your group as well as other groups on the golf course. This includes on the golf course, going from the driving range to the course and in the parking lot. All of these areas can be very dangerous. As you drive up to use the driving range, please take notice that the driving range is roped off. We ask that you stay off that area, by walking around the perimeter. This area has been over seeded with rye grass for the winter months.
HOLE IN ONE!
Nathan Banks Hole #11
Junior Golf Our Junior golf program is still going strong with our weekly clinics on Thursdays at 4:00pm. Come join us! All levels are welcomed! If Thursdays don’t fit in between school, karate and piano lessons, call us an schedule your own group lesson with either Chris or Craig.
Golfingly yours,
Chris Dill, Certified PGA Head Golf Professional Craig Lyons, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Melissa Blanton, Pro Shop Manager
Ladies Clinics
Wednesday, October 3 4:00-5:00pm Putting Friday, October 5 10:00-11:00am Putting Wednesday, October 10 4:00-5:00pm Chipping Friday, October 12 10:00-11:00am Chipping Wednesday, October 17 4:00-5:00pm Pitching/Full Swing Friday, October 19 10:00-11:00am Pitching/Full Swing Wednesday, October 24 4:00-5:00pm Full Swing Friday, October 26 10:00-11:00am Full Swing Additional Dates TBD
GOLF NEWS Page 3
PRO SHOP 967-9512
CLOSED MONDAY Tuesday-Friday………8:00am— 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday…...7:30am– 6:00pm
Course Tuesday-Friday……...8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday & -Sunday……..7:30am – 6:00pm Driving Range
Tuesday-Friday………8:00am– 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday…….7:30am– 5:00pm
Guest Days
Bring a guest out Tuesday thru Friday
$54.00 (Includes Golf, Greens Fees,
Driving Range & Lunch)
Upcoming Events
Oct 7 Rally for a Cure
Oct 9 Seniors Golfers of SC
Oct 12-14 Men’s Club Championship (Championship Flight only on Friday. Tee times begin at 1:15pm)
Oct 18-19 HTWGA Fall Follies Oct 22 SCGA 40+ Series
Oct 23-24 Senior End of Month
Oct 27 Tough Day
Junior Golf Junior Clinics
Thursdays - 4-5pm Sign up in Pro Shop
Private Club Network
“Your Golf Bag Now Holds Hundreds of Clubs”
You now have access to private clubs throughout the country who are in this
network. Visit their website
www.privateclubnetwork.com
GROUNDS NEWS
The aeration on Sunday night September 9th through Tuesday the 11th went great. We had all the greens aerated by the end of Monday the 10th and had the putting green, 1-8 and 9 & 18 topdressed by the time it was dark Monday night. This way the front nine was able to be open for play on Tuesday with no delays. We topdressed 10 through 17 greens Tuesday, which were open at 3:30 for any-body to turn or go off the back. The fall aeration is usually the hardest to deal with because you are aerating turf that has usually shortened up its root system which results in some areas of the turf being ripped and damaged because with shallow roots the turf gets pulled up in certain weak areas. Also you have thin areas from summer stress that when we topdress are even thinned a little more until they grow back in through seeding and the turf’s recovery. Since the initial aeration and topdressing we have come back September 21 and 27 and topdressed lightly twice.
The par three tees and the driving range tee has been overseeded with ryegrass seed and will take about 3 to 4 weeks to grow in. The ladies tee at number 8 will be enlarged and leveled in the 1st week of October and the ladies will either use the drop area or the black tee for about 3 weeks.
The addition of the fan at the putting green was fabulous for the health of the turfgrass plants this past summer. We have already started blowing some leaves from some drought stressed trees and more will soon follow, keeping us busy for months. We will also be changing out flowers in the upcoming weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience as we topdress greens and tees and water when needed.
John Sheran, CGCS Jason, Terry, and Crew
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Planning a future event?Planning a future event?Planning a future event?Planning a future event? Have your event at the Club!Have your event at the Club!Have your event at the Club!Have your event at the Club!
Private Parties Business Meetings
The Club can accommodate & personalize your meetings and events!
Any event booked by a member will receive complimentary room rental
Contact Erika at 967-9511 [email protected]
Mah Jongg
We have a Mah Jongg group that meets every second and fourth Friday of the month at the club. We average one to two tables each time.
If you know how to play the game and might be interested in joining us, please get in touch with
Elizabeth McCluskey at either 458-9775 or
[email protected]. Thanks!
Holly Tree has many events Planned for you
In the upcoming months!
Coming in November… Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Veterans Day Dinner
Coming in December… Brunch with Santa
TENNIS NEWS Page 6
Combo Season is wrapping up and Holly Tree has 7 teams that quali-fied for the State Championship in Isle of Palms the week of October 18-22. The 6.5 Super Senior won their division, the 6.5 Senior Ladies got a wild card for coming in second in their division, the 6.5 Men got a wild card for coming in second in their division, the 8.5 Ladies won their division, the 8.5 Men won their division, the 7.5 Senior Men won their division, and the 6.5 Ladies Weekend got a wild card for coming in second in their division. Good luck to all teams and players. We will see y’all down at the beach. The Holly Tree Tennis Club Championship was held on August 21-23, the weather was great, the tennis was epic, and a few people became legends. Thanks for all the members who played in the tournament and we had around 70 people. I would like to thank Dan Watson for the live music, the chef for the dinner, and the Holly Tree staff for their hard work. Greg Childs Tennis Director Jacob Gregory Head Tennis Pro
TENNIS PRO SHOP 967-9516
Monday-Thursday
8:30-12pm & 5:30pm-8:30pm
Friday 8:30-12pm Saturday 8:30am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
Courts Open every day 7-11pm
Tennis Club Championships Men’s Club Champion Women’s Club Champion Dan Watson Cara Riggs
Men’s Doubles 4.0-4.5 Ladies Doubles 4.0-4.5 Tim Reardon/Bill Bowers Laura Snow/Katie Turner
Men’s Singles 3.0-3.5 Ladies Doubles 3.5 Santiago Murillo Vicky Allen/Cara Riggs
Men’s Doubles 3.5 Ladies Doubles 3.0 Jim Blume/Scott Carlson Michelle Watson/Michelle Hill
Men’s Doubles 3.0 Hans-Peter Fisher/Santiago Murillo Mixed Doubles 8.0-9.0 Mixed Mike Campbell/Katie Turner 7.0 Mixed Keven Kenison/Mary Margaret Knight 6.0 Mixed Carey Ann Campbell/Fred Turner
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OCTOBER 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Club Closed
2 Pasta Night
Skins Game
3
Dogfight
4
5 Skins Game Dogfight
6
Tennis Social
7
8 Club Closed
9 Pasta Night
Skins Game
10
Dogfight
11
12
Skins Game Dogfight
13 Oktoberfest Tennis Social
14
15 Club Closed
16 Pasta Night
Skins Game
17
Dogfight
18
19 Evening on Piazza
Skins Game Dogfight
20 Wine Dinner Tennis Social
21
22 Club Closed
23 Pasta Night
Skins Game
24 Book Club
Dogfight
25 26 Skins Game Dogfight
27 Halloween Family Night
Tennis Social
28 Sunday Brunch
29
30 Pasta Night
Skins Game
31 Dogfight
HOLLY TREE OFFICERS 2012-2013
President: Chip Davis Vice President: TBA
Secretary: TBA Treasurer: TBA
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN (TBA)
Clubhouse/Grounds...
Finance/Long Range Planning...
Food & Beverage...
Golf...
Greens...
Membership...
Pool…
Tennis...
967-9515 Closed Monday
Grill Tuesday-Thursday
7:30am-9pm Menu available 11am-8pm
Friday
7:30am-12am Menu available 11am-9pm
Saturday
7am—12am Menu available 7am-9pm
Sunday
7am—9pm Menu available 7am-8pm
Dining Menu Available
Friday & Saturday 5pm-9pm
Bar Tuesday-Thursday
7:30am - 9pm Friday
7:30am - 12am Saturday
7am –12am Sunday
7am—9pm
Happy Hour
Tuesday-Thursday 4-7pm
Appetizers House Liquors
For $2.50
