APRIL  2015

APRil EVENTS:Saturday, 4thBreakfast with

The Easter Bunny

Sunday, 5thEaster Brunch Buffet

Friday, 10thTeam Trivia

Saturday & Sunday, 11th & 12th

Green Jacket Challenge

Wednesday, 15thHALF-Price Wing Night

Thursday, 16thLadies’ Luncheon

Saturday & Sunday, 18th & 19th

Member-Member

Friday, 24thSeafood &

Prime Rib Buffet

Sunday, 26thNine & Dine

Breakfast with the Easter BunnySaturday, April 4 • 9am – 11am

Easter Brunch BuffetSunday, April 5 • 11am – 2pmReservations Required FOR BOTH

EVENTS ~ Call 843-767-9000 ext 502.For details, see Page 4

The Palmetto Bar & Grill is the perfect way to endyour golf round at Coosaw Creek. Unwind with yourfavorite beverage from our fully stocked bar whileyou relax in the newly renovated casualsurroundings. Reservations Required for ALL Special Events:

Cancellation Policy will apply for no-shows andcancellations made within 24 hours of Event starttime. (50% of the price of the event will be charged tomember’s account)

Reservations: 767-9000 ext. 502

2BOARd OF diRECTORS

Ira Marshall .....................................DirectorJudy Hair .........................................DirectorRick Jones ........................................DirectorTonya Martin...................................DirectorJim Miller .........................................DirectorBill Moore ........................................DirectorAl Ross .............................................DirectorRick Slagle .......................................DirectorPete Thompson ...............................Director

CluB STAFFMike Benner ..........................................Ext. 208

General Manager/ Director of GolfEmail: mbenner@coosawcreek.com

Mike Scioli .............................................Ext. 201Administrative Manager

Email: mscioli@coosawcreek.comKaren Vaughn........................................Ext. 207

Member ServicesEmail: kvaughn@coosawcreek.com

Mike Hirshfield ....................................Ext. 205Head Chef

Email: fandbdirector@coosawcreek.comGordon Williams ...................Phone: 767-9140

SuperintendentEmail: gwilliams@coosawcreek.com

Jaeson May..............................Phone: 343-5629Aquatics Director

Email: jaesonmay@gmail.comJessica Mclawhorn ..............................Ext 205

Dining Room Managerfandbdirector@coosawcreek.com

Cindy Horton ........................................Ext 202Social Events Coordinator

socialdirector@coosawcreek.comPro-Shop Staff .......................................Ext 501

Email: golfshop@coosawcreek.com

PAlMETTO GRill HOuRS OF OPERATiONlunch

Tuesday-Sunday:11:00am-3:00pmdinner

Wednesday-Saturday:Member Dining 5:00-8:30pm (Reservations Preferred)

Children under the age of 21 are not allowed in the Members’ Lounge unless accompanied by an adult.

Bar ServiceMonday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm*Exceptions: Friday and Saturday until 10:00 pm

Food and Beverage Minimum Reminder

April Blitz ScheduleWhite Tee Blitz – Every Tuesday and Thursday morning

@ 8am & Sat. @7:30amLGA – Every Wednesday @ 8:30am & every Sat. @ 8:30amBlue Tee Blitz – Every Friday @ 1pm & Saturday @ 9amWed. Night Blitz – Every Wednesday @ 5:30 pmPlease don’t forget to sign up by the day before. Call the golf shop for more details on these events.

Make sure you meet yourminimum by April 30th if youraccount falls within this range ofaccount numbers:

CC30010-CC30439 and CC70011 – CC72999

StartingWednesday, April 1

Revised lunch and dinner Menu

Available!

“Thirsty Thursdays” ½ Price on All Bottles of Wine during dinner Every Thursday

(diNE iN ONlY)

Every Friday & Saturday5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Featuring $2.00 Beers, $3.00 Well Drink

and $4.00 House WineCome Join Your Friends and Neighbors

For Some Great Times and Great Company!Dinner Menu will be Available

“Kids Eat Free Night”Wednesday Nights

April 1,8,15, 22 & 29 One Free Kids Menu Item

with the Purchaseof one Regular Entrée.

(Dine in Only)

April Food & Beverage Events3

Sunday, April 5Easter Brunch Buffet

Featuring $10.00 Bottomless Mimosas andA Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar

11am – 2pmReservations Required

$25.95 per person • $12.95 kids 5-10Free kids 4 and under

Quiche LorraineOmelet Station Belgian Waffles

with Assorted ToppingsCarved Spiral Cut HamChicken Fricassee

Roasted New Potatoes with Mushrooms, Peppers

and OnionsSteamed Haricot Verts with Garlic ButterAssorted SeasonalFresh Fruit Display

Assorted Pastries and DessertsEnjoy the Mellow Sounds of

Classical Guitarist Chris Teves!

Saturday, April 4Hop on in to eat Breakfastwith the Easter Bunny!

Enjoy games and activitiesalong with our Annual Easter

Egg Hunt!9:00 am – 11:00 am

$13.95 per person • $7.95 kids 5-10Free for kids 4 and under

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED byNoon Friday, April 3

BREAKFAST BuFFETWaffle Station

Sausage and Bacon Home Fries

Scrambled EggsBiscuits

Fresh FruitAnd Assorted Danish

KidS BuFFETCinnamon Sugar French Toast

Chocolate Chip WafflesPigs in a BlanketFresh Fruit

Games and ActivitiesJump Castle Face PaintingArts and Crafts Egg RelayDue to high volume of participation this year, table times will be limited to ONE HOUR in order to accommodate all our members,

their guests and children.

Breakfast with theEaster Bunny

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FRidAY, APRil 10TEAM TRiViA

Game Starts at 7:00 pm$5.00 per person

for PrizesLimited Dinner Menu Available

Saturday, April 11No dinner ServiceDue to Private Event

Wednesday, April 15

HAlF Price Wing Night

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm***Dine in Only***

*Reservations Required*Limited Dinner Menu AvailableCraft Beer from Craft Café

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“Fall into Spring” with a Scrumptious Luncheon Followed by a Hands-On Instructional Class led by Chris Duckett.

You’ll Leave with a Painted Clay Flower Pot for your New Spring Plants!

Licensed daycare professional on site for those moms with children who would like to attend.

RSVP no later than 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 15

1st Vichyssoise Soup, Crispy Leeks, Smoked Paprika

2ndHerbed Chicken Breast,Goat Cheese Polenta,Green Bean Succotash,

Beef Jus

3rdStrawberry Trifle

Saturday, April 18No dinner ServiceDue to Member Event

SATuRdAY, APRil 24SEAFOOd ANd PRiME RiB BuFFET

*Reservations Required*5:30 pm – 8:30 pm$29.95 per Adult$15.99 per Child

Crab Legs with Drawn ButterPrime Rib with Horseradish and Au Jus

Peel and Eat ShrimpRoasted Sweet Potatoes

Brussels SproutsHouse Salad StationCorn ChowderRolls and Butter

Chef’s Selection Dessert***dine in Only***

Saturday, April 25No dinner ServiceDue to Private Event

Sunday, April 26Nine & dine

Reservations Must Be Made Prior to Noon Friday, April 24

3:00 pm Golf5:30 pm dinnerFamily Style dinner

1ST Iceberg Salad, Bacon, Tomatoes, Onions, Sourdough Croutons,

Ranch Dressing2ND

Fried Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy,

Grilled Chicken Parmesan,Roasted Red Potatoes, Sautéed Haricot Verts

3RDIce Cream Sundae

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Note From the Pro

In 2015, Coosaw Creek Country Club is continuing our commitment toimprove the quality and variety of products offered in our golf shop. Youwill be able to find the latest lines of golf equipment from the premier

vendors in the golf industry, at the most competitive prices. We havepartnered up with past vendors who have supported our club and providedus with superior service and products and new vendors that have addedvalue and quality to the club. The line-up of supporting vendors for CoosawCreek in 2015, include:

Bushnell (Laser Range Finders & Watches)Callaway Golf (clubs and bags)Cleveland (wedges and clubs)Cobra (clubs and bags)Footjoy (#1 shoes, glove, apparel and outerwear in golf)Nike (men’s & ladies apparel)Odyssey PuttersPage & Tuttle (headwear, men’s & ladies apparel)Ping (clubs and bags)TaylorMade (clubs and bags) Tervis TumblersTitleist (clubs, gloves, bags and #1 balls in golf)Specialy CigarsSun MountainThe Weather Company (rain & outerwear)

In 2015, we will again provide club fitting services, utilizing the latest fittingequipment featuring a Ping fitting system as well as fitting clubs fromCallaway, Cobra and Titleist. We are also proud to announce that we willhave full “Trial Sets” available through the golf shop from Ping, Cobra, andTitleist & TaylorMade. “Demo Days” will also be a big part of the excitementsurrounding the golf shop in 2015. Our first Demo Day was on Feb. 28th, andeven though it was chilly we had an excellent turnout. Expect more clubfitting and “Demo Days” throughout the season, as well! So, let us fit you forthe proper equipment and provide you with a great price. Also, please lookfor and take part in the various sales and promotions the golf shop will runthroughout the year to provide you with further savings on all products.In order for us to continue to provide the array of quality products in the

golf shop, we will require your support. Due to the physical constraints of thegolf shop, we obviously are not able to stock the quantity of inventory thatlarge box stores can accommodate. However, I think you might be surprisedthat we can order almost any golf product on the market and we can oftenmatch or beat the price of area retailers on current line products. So, we askthat our members please inquire with us before purchasing golf productselsewhere. And help support your club as we continue to improve our retailoperations.I look forward to a great season and the opportunity to provide you with

excellent service. If there is anything that our golf staff can do for you, pleasedo not hesitate to contact us.Play well, Coosaw Creek Golf Staff

7News from

the Golf shopSPRiNG GOlF SHOP

HOuRS HAVE BEGuN. The golf shop will be open from

7am – 7pm Monday through Sunday. Range balls can be purchased until 7pm

every day except for Thursday and Sundayevening. We will close the range at 5:30pm on these days for regular maintenance.

SEASON KiCK-OFF SAlEThrough Out the Month

of APRil,Everything you’ll need

to get you going!Every day Re-Gripping special…Get 10 or more clubs re-grippedand receive a $10 discount.

We have a variety of Golf Pridegrips available and in stock!FEATuREd PROduCTS

CluBSAll drivers - $20 OFF!

All Fairway Woods - $15 OFF!All Hybrids, Putters andWedges - $10 OFF!

Men’s & Ladies ApparelAll Short Sleeve Polos:

2nd shirt is 25% OFF3rd shirt is 35% OFF

SHOESNEW Hyperflex - $150 (in-stock only)Bags – Available all month for 20% OFF

HATSBuy any Hat; Get a second Hat 50% OFF!

BAllSProV1 & ProV1-X loyalty Promotion

Buy 3 dozen, get 1 dozen free!

GlOVESFJ WeatherSof, StaCooler and Titleist

Players Flex: Buy 2 get a Discount!MiSC

Bushnell Range Finders – 10% OFF

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RESulTS:Men’s Fun Night:Men’s Fun Night was hosted on Mar. 25 and

a very special thank you goes to BradCordle our SC Ping Sales Rep. for

sponsoring the event and making it a real success.We had 60 men participate, a great meal prepared byChef Mike and staff, lots of Ping raffle prizes and therain even held off for the event. Congratulations go out to the following winners:Low Net Team (Net 24) – Jim Deaton, Dennis Gazes,Jim Miller and Marion Phillips

Low Gross Team (Gross 29) – Rich Lindgren, Mike Maiorelle, Keith Merritt and David Suggs

Closest to the Pin on #3 – Rich LindgrenClosest to the Pin on #6 – Pete ThompsonLong Drive on #5 – Jeff HemphillLong Drive on #8 – Terry Cosker

MATCH PlAY TOuRNAMENT:We had a great turn out for our first majorof the year and although rain made thecourse conditions very soggy, we were

able to play the event under clear skies and cooltemperatures. There were many tight races for flightwinners and we had an entertaining playoff todetermine the men’s overall champion.Congratulations to Billy Boan for winning the overallMen’s title and Kit Graves for defending her Ladiestitle from last year. Flight winners and runners upare listed below. If your name is listed and you havenot picked up your gift certificate, it is ready for youin the golf shop.Ladies Flight: 1st – Kit Graves; 2nd – Pat SlagleFlight 1: 1st – Dylan Wallace; 2nd – Mike MaiorelleFlight 2: 1st – Michael Repasky; 2nd – Terry CoskerFlight 3: 1st – Jay Arnold; 2nd – Dave WallaceFlight 4: 1st – Billy Boan; 2nd – Peter ThompsonFlight 5: 1st – David Suggs; 2nd – Bill CattoriniFlight 6: 1st – Greg Frank; 2nd – Tim RyanFlight 7: 1st – Bill Moore; 2nd – Dale Stier

GREEN JACKET CHAllENGEThis Fun event allows you to team up with aPGA Tour player (their score anyway) in a NetBest Ball Stroke Play Event. Simply sign-up in

the Pro shop Masters Weekend, Draw a Tour Playersname, Go play, and return your scorecard to theshop! We take care of the rest. Oh yeah, and it’s only$10 to enter…. why wouldn’t you play??

MEMBER-MEMBER CHAMPiONSHiPDon’t forget to Sign-up for the 2015 Member-Member Championship. This is the second‘major’ on the Coosaw creek CC calendar

making it a premier event on the tournamentschedule. Sign-up with a Golf Member partner forthis two-day classic on April 18 & 19. The multipleformat tourney consists of; 18 holes of Best Ball onSaturday and 9 holes of Scramble & 9 holes ofmodified alternate shot on Sunday. And, we haveadded more social activities including: Friday nightSocial w/ hor d’oeuvers, Saturday Night Dinnerfeaturing Filet and Shrimp Skewers, and an Italianthemed Awards Buffet lunch. NOTE: For the two-day Member-Member tournament and theMember-Guest tournament the recommended reduction by theUSGA of an additional 10% for each player will be applied forteams whose handicaps differ by more than 8 shots (afterallowance).From the USGA Handicap Manual: “It is recommended that thecommittee considers it a condition of four-ball stroke playcompetitions that the Course Handicap (after allowance) of themembers of a side may not differ by more than eight strokes. A sidewith a large difference has an advantage over a side with a smallCourse Handicap difference. If a difference of more than eightstrokes cannot be avoided, it is suggested that an additional 10percent reduction be applied to the Course Handicap of eachmember of the advantaged side.

Tournament News upcoming Tournaments & Events April 11th & 12th – Green Jacket ChallengeApril 17th, 18th & 19th – MEMBER- MEMBERMay 4th – Coosaw Hosts Men’s InterclubMay 22nd, 23rd & 24th – Member Guest May 25th- Memorial Day Flag TournamentMay 26th- Greens Maintenance – First Tee Time 10amMay 30th & 31st – Mixed Team Championship

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Upcoming Major Tournaments!2015 MEMBER-MEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP

APRIL 18 & 19, 2015 Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th

Rain Date: April 25 & 26, 2015

Defending Champions: Men – Tommy Mooney & Wayne McGowan; Ladies – Leighanne Cone & Martha Windich

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!)*+!,!-!18 holes Best Ball (Better Ball of 2) Day 2 – Front 9 holes Scramble & Back 9 holes Modified Alternate Shot (Both Players Tee

Off). Teams will be flighted by handicap using the average of the combined handicaps. Men will play from the white tees for gross and net prizes. An optional net only flight(s)

will be available for players to choose their tees. Women will play from the green tees for gross and net prizes. An optional net only flight(s)

will be available for players to choose their tees.

.&/)01&2(!Day 1 Best Ball - 90% (95% for ladies) of current USGA handicaps will be used.

Day 2 Scramble & Modified Alternate Shot – 30% of the combined handicap. NOTE: The recommended reduction by the USGA of an additional 10% for each player will be applied for teams whose handicaps differ by more than 8 shots (after allowance).

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$50 per player for prize fund plus applicable cart fee $50 (inclusive) Friday Night Hors d’oeuvers, Saturday Night Dinner

and Sunday Lunch

:'&$'0/5!'0%3:(!9:00am Shotgun each day. Pairings will be available Friday night.

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Friday, April 17th: there will be social activities which will include a cash bar beginning at 6pm. Spouses are invited, must RSVP, cost $10 Saturday, April 18th: Participants Dinner at 6pm, DJ & Dancing after dinner

spouses are invited, must RSVP, cost $25. Sunday, April 19th: Awards Banquet (served buffet style) after play,

spouses are invited, must RSVP, cost $15.

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Men will play from the white tees for gross and net prizes. An optional net only flight(s)

will be available for players to choose their tees. Women will play from the green tees for gross and net prizes. An optional net only flight(s)

will be available for players to choose their tees.

340506040'7(! Open to golf members in good standing at least 21 years of age and meeting the current

handicap requirements and guests with verifiable USGA handicaps. A member-member flight will be available (same entry fee).

Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. After 48 entries have been

received, a waitlist will be established and additional flights of 8 teams may be added at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.

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Guests must fulfill the same requirements as Coosaw Creek members, and all handicaps will be verified by the Tournament Committee or Pro Shop staff.

NOTE: The recommended reduction by the USGA of an additional 10% for each player will be applied for teams whose handicaps differ by more than 8 shots (after allowance).

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(spouses invited for additional fee & open to the membership based on availability) Saturday: Breakfast, 1st Round, Lunch, Long Drive & Pitching Contests, Spouses

Dinner (spouses included in entry fee) open to the membership based on space availability.

Sunday: Breakfast, 2nd Round, Cookout, Bubba Shoot-Out, Raffle & Awards (spouses invited to cook-out for additional fee)

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Course NewsWEdNESdAY NiGHT MAdNESS

The Wednesday night blitz has started! The formatis a 9-hole modified stable ford. We will use currenthandicaps to establish points and then adjust pointsup or down each week as the summer progresses.Since we are playing on Wednesdays, the bar will beopen for after play and dinner menu available, too. Soplan now, get your $5 ready and come out to enjoy thebeautiful Charleston evenings. For more informationcontact the golf shop.

lEVEl 2Our “Welcome to Golf” Program is under way. This

instructional series is geared to invite the novice golferwho may be intimidated to learn the game, pushedaway by high prices or just not sure what golf is allabout. We have developed a 5 class program,designed to take you through the A to Z of golf.Classes will be conducted every Sunday at 2 pm andwill last about 1 and 30 minutes per session. In level2, we will go on course each day to play a few holesand to offer some on course instruction, etiquette andrules information. Cost will be $15 per class formembers and $25 per class for non-members. Pleasesign up in the golf shop. Classes are limited to the first10 to sign up, so sign up today.

lEVEl 2 – SCHEdulETuesday May 5th @ 5:30pm: Welcome, Etiquette on

the Green & Putting Clinic and on course play, andShort Game (Chipping), on course play and practice Tuesday May 12th @ 5:30pm: Short Game Clinic

(Pitching & Bunker) Etiquette & Rules around thegreen, on course play & practiceTuesday May 19th @ 5:30pm: Full Swing

(Fundamentals of the set-up, role of the body, arm &club position, practice time) on course play featuringrules of golf, etiquette and tipsTuesday May 26th @ 5:30pm: Full Swing Review,

Practice, on course plays featuring rules of golf,etiquette and tips

PRACTiCE RANGEPractice Range hours will be from dawn to dusk

everyday except for Thursday and Sunday evenings.The range will close at 5:30pm on these days forregular range maintenance. As an added convenience,range balls are now provided to golf members, butyou are still required to check in with the golf shop. ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER IN THE GOLF

SHOP PRIOR TO STARTING PLAY. Any playersfound on the course without checking in will becharged the full golf rate. Please help us by notifyingthe North Charleston Police if any suspicious activityis witnessed within the community or on the golfcourse.

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iNSTRuCTiON CORNERFAiRWAY BuNKERS

It isn’t pretty watching most golfers try to hitout of a fairway bunker. The problem is theyuse their normal swing. If you drive with yourlegs on the downswing,like on regular shotsfrom the grass, you sinkin the sand and hitbehind the ball. That’sno way to get to thegreen.Focus on two keys.

First, stand tall ataddress and feel likeyou keep that height allthe way through the shot. Second, swing a littleeasier and with less leg action. That will helpyou clip the ball off the top of the sand insteadof driving down into it. If you do it right, you’llfeel like your arms are swinging past your bodythrough impact. A good swing thought is, morearms, less body. One last thing on fairway bunkers: Take a

club with enough loft to clear the lip in front ofyou. If there’s no lip, take an extra club becauseyou want to swing easier.

LGA NEWSQuARTERS FOR 3-PuTTSThe LGA is sponsoring a charitable initiative

entitled “Quarters for 3 putts.” For every threeputt (or heaven for bit more) you incur during

a round, you are to contribute 25¢ in the jar at the cashregister in the Pro Shop. Since we don’t want to breakyour personal bank, a maximum of $1 per round issuggested. At the end of the calendar year, all moniescollected will be given to the WSCGA Junior GolfFoundation.The WSCGA Junior Golf Foundation is a 501(c)3

non-profit organization whose mission is to promotejunior golf in the State of South Carolina by providinggolf scholarships, playing and teaching the game ofgolf, and promoting amateur golf. In 2014, theFoundation spent over $30,000 in supporting thegrowth of the game through several outlets, includingthe South Carolina High School Golf League; hosting

a High School Invitational; supporting the GA/SCJunior Girls Challenge Matches; and giving financialassistance to juniors to help support the growth oftheir golf game. The WSCGA Junior Golf Foundationwas able to reach over 700 girls!Your participation in this initiative and contribution

is 100% but we sincerely hope you will join us in thiscause. Not only will we collect funds towards aworthy cause but also have an additional incentive toimprove our short game.

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For Coosaw Creek members of all ages!Come and celebrate our second Marathon aMonth with your Coosaw Neighbors. All

you need to do is walk or run 25 miles on yourown or with friends and family, spread over thecourse the month. On April 25th, join us at thepool to walk the last mile together. (If you areover 26 miles for the month, join us for anotherfun mile). Use this event to recruit your familyand join your neighbors in an easy and fun wayto meet your fitness goals and enjoy thesunshine. All it takes is a mile a day and you willbe finished in no time! After the fun walk/run,you will be ready for refreshing popsicles at thepool area.

For Walking Maps, go towww.coosawcreek.com and click the link of thescrolling marquee on the Main Page.

APRil MARATHON A MONTH CluBSATuRdAY, APRil 25TH AT 11:00 AMPOPSiClES AT POOl AFTER lAST MilE

GREENS RESuRFACiNGThe summer of 2015 will be an important timefor our Club as we undertake a major golfcourse improvement project – the conversion

of our golf course greens from tiff-dwarf to mini-verde grass. Over the past two years we haveresurfaced our putting green which has provided usthe opportunity to assess the “new” mini-verde grassside by side with the “old” tiff-dwarf grass, as wellas select the optimum method for the resurfacingprocess. We have decided to utilize the no-tillmethod for our resurfacing project. This processconsists of killing the existing tiff-dwarf grass withtwo applications of a non-select herbicide roughly 7days apart (the first application is planned forTuesday, May 26th). Then we will aerify and verti-cut the greens to break up the left-over organicmaterial, apply a fumigant to the soil for sterilization,and then sprig with the mini-verde bermuda grass forgrow-in. After sprigging occurs, the greens will beheavily watered (approximately every hour for oneweek) and then watering regularly until the grow-inis complete. The greens on the course will be closedfor the project beginning June 1st, but we will havetemporary greens in use for continued playthroughout the summer. We plan to re-open thegreens for regular play sometime in mid August,assuming that the weather cooperates.

COuRSE Will BE OPENThe Club and golf course (utilizing temporarygreens) will still be open for normal businesshours during the summer, while we resurface

the greens. In fact, we will even be hosting some fun,new golf events over the summer such as a par 3tournament, hickory shaft tournament and a nightgolf scramble. Also, some of the dates of ourtournaments have changed in an effort to workaround the greens project. So, make sure to check the2015 Tournament book and read the monthlynewsletter for information regarding all of our events.Our weekly blitzes will also still be continuedthroughout the summer, but don’t forget to sign-upfor our events. Please remember that you cannot post

scores for handicap purposes from any rounds whiletemporary greens are in use. However, any roundsthat you play at other courses not utilizing temporarygreens, must still be posted. For any questionsregarding tee-times or events, please contact the golfshop staff.

RECiPROCiTiESIn an effort to provide our membership withopportunities to play other golf courses thissummer, we have made reciprocal arrangements

with several local golf courses that have offered areduced rate for our members to play. A list of thesecourses and rates is available on the Club website andat the golf shop. All tee-times must be arranged byour golf staff in order to receive the reduced rate. Ourstaff will also be glad to call other golf courses as well,to help set up tee-times at courses that are notincluded on our list. We’ll do our best to get the bestrate possible for you.

GOlF lESSONS & CliNiCSThis summer we will be offering our golfmembers lessons at ½ price rates for privategolf instruction. And, we will be offering a

number of specialized clinics such as short gameclinics, putting clinics, club fittings, demo days,Welcome to Golf 1 & 2 clinics and Ladies Only clinicsin an effort to help you improve your game and findthe right equipment. For our junior golfers, we willcontinue to host our normal summer junior campsand Little Links Golf League, in addition toparticipating in the Charleston Junior Interclub.Please look for more details to be published, as weget closer to the summer months.

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It’s been another severely wet and cold winter. Wethought last winter was bad, but this year hasbeen worse. We’ve had more rainfall and it was

consistently colder. The good news is that the greenshave responded fairly well to the warm temperatureswe have experienced recently and we are hopeful thatthis will continue. As we progress through thespring, we will continue to top dress and roll thegreens on Mondays (as weather allows) in an effortto help smooth out the surfacesfor play. We will also beaerifying the greens with aneedle tine machine (small holepunch) on Mar. 30 to break upany algae from the winter rain,dry out the greens and allowoxygen to get down into theroot system. This year we willbe skipping our normal curfewapplication that we have usedto decrease the high nematodecounts in the soil. We areskipping that applicationbecause we will be fumigating all of the greens inJune for our resurfacing project, which will sterilizethe soil and take care of the nematode issue this year.As the course dries out we will also begin mowingfairways regularly and top off the poa-annua that hasgrown in over the winter. There were a number of projects we were able to get

to this winter and some that we were not. Inpreparation for our greens resurfacing coming up this

summer, we have been cutting and trimming trees toaddress the shade issues that we have. This work hasbeen completed on holes #6, 10, 11, 12 & 17. We stillhave a few more areas to address in the upcomingweeks. We have also been installing wood blocksaround many of the curves of the cart paths where ourcarts typically run off of the path. We still have toaddress the drainage issue on the right side of #4green. Unfortunately, the rain has made it impossible

to get to the drainage break.Once the ground dries out, wewill be able to begin that project.The red junior/family teemarkers have been painted blackto cut down on the confusion ofthem being a 100 yard marker.And, once it is warm enough wewill also be addingcorresponding color indicators onthe cart path to help identify theapproximate location of thefamily/junior tee markers. Weencourage our beginning golfers

and juniors to utilize them to increase your enjoymentas you learn and improve your golf games. All cartpaths, irrigation heads and drains have been edgedthis winter in preparation for the spring. We hope youare able to get out and enjoy the spring weather aswell as the golf course. If you have any questions,please email me at gwilliams@coosawcreek .com. Gordon Williams,Golf Course Superintendant

Spring Course Report

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2015 Golf Event Schedule2015 Golf Event Schedule

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JuST A NOTE OF THANKS!"Thank you to everyone who attended theAdult Bunco Night hosted by the CCWC inFebruary. This was our second such event,

and we doubled the number of attendees, with 52people, over the first one. A good time was had by all.Our next Bunco night is planned for October."

RECAP:"At CCWC's March meeting, we presented checks to

our 2014 charities, then selected 2 charities to supportthis year. Our 2015 charities are ... (drum roll please)...Dorchester Seniors, Inc(http://dorchesterseniors.com), and Keeper of theWild (http://keeperofthewild.org). After the charitieswere chosen, Debbie Adrian had a lovely program"Creative Centerpieces for All Occasions". About adozen tables were each decorated by a differentdesigner from our community. These ladiesshowcased their talents in not only crafting floralcenterpieces, but entire tablescapes with new andheirloom vases, china, and dinnerware. Wow! Thankyou to all of the ladies who took part, and especially toDebbie for organizing the evening."

lAdiES’ luNCHEONCCWC will not be hosting their Annual Spring

Luncheon this year. The Country Club will host anApril Ladies' Luncheon instead! It will be onThursday, April 16th. CCWC's luncheons have beenon Wednesdays, but the Thursday date allows theWednesday golfers to attend. A wonderful program isbeing planned. Look to CCCC communications formore information."The next CCWC

meeting will beheld on May 4th, at7pm, at theclubhouse. BarbaraMegorden will bearranging theprogram. All ladiesof our communityare welcome toattend.

Women’s Club Newswww.coosawcreekwomensclub.org

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CRAPE MuRdER, SHE WROTE… BY MARY GLENN RAY, MASTER GARDENER

The Coosaw Creek Garden Club is encouragingeveryone to learn the proper maintenance ofcrape myrtles. The term “crape (crepe)

murder” is credited to a Southern Living articlepublished in 1997.Generally speaking, crape myrtles do not require

extensive pruning. There is no verified documentationof when or where this practice of crape murder began.Unfortunately, the practice continues for manyreasons such as the mistaken idea that topping ofcrape myrtles is necessary in order to promote bloom.This is incorrect. Also, many people see a landscapertopping trees in a neighbor’s yard and think “topping’is a good horticultural practice because a landscapecompany is doing it. Wrong again! Aggressivepruning may be done on crape myrtles because thespecimen was planted in the wrong place…i.e. thevariety chosen was the wrong size for the site. Thecrape myrtle is mutilated in order to fit the space. Itwould be better to remove the tree and select a varietythat is better suited for that site.“Crape murder” results in weaker branches that are

more prone to wind damage and insect infestation.You will have a healthier and stronger tree if youdiscontinue this practice. It is not a “quick fix”. Two great, short videos on how to properly prune

your crape myrtles: Mississippi State University/Dr. Lelia Kellywww.youtube.com/watch?v=xzzNaId-XjE)and University of Arkansas/Dr. Jim Robbins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hZJRWkRH5M

There are several Internet sites with informationabout proper pruning and reversing the damage ofcrape murder. The following are excerpts from 3articles. Please see the sites for the full article withmore valuable information.

Prune Crape Myrtles the Right Way by Dr. Allen Owings/LSU

www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2014/December/headline_news/Prune-crape-myrtles-the-right-

way-.htm

An unfortunate trend in crape myrtle pruning is to"lop off the tops," which results in a crew-cutappearance. The lush growth that occurs at these cutsites appears vigorous but is actually structurallyweak and is more susceptible to fungus diseases suchas powdery mildew. Worse yet, when pruning is doneimproperly over several seasons, unsightly large,swollen knobs form at the pruned locations. The life ofa crape myrtle is shortened and the natural beauty ofthe tree is destroyed by this pruning technique.Examples of appropriate reasons for pruning includeeliminating crossed and rubbing branches, removinglow branches, removing weak, thin branches from theinner part of the tree, trimming off old seedpods,creating a shapelier tree and keeping suckers removedfrom the base of the trunk.Stop the Crape Murder by Greg Grant/AustinState

University: I know of NO educated horticulturist orarborist that endorses the practice of topping crapemyrtles or any ornamental trees for that matter. Theonly pruning crape myrtles require is to thin out thetrunks on young trees leaving somewhere around 3 to7 permanents trunks. The fewer you have, the moreyou can admire their shape and smooth texture. Eachyear around early spring, all you do is remove anynew suckers that appear from the ground or from youmain trunks. That’s it. Yes, if the tree is small you canremove the seedpods, but realize that this is purely foraesthetic reason. Removing dried pods during thewinter doesn’t promote any more bloom during thesummer. Removing them during the summer doespromote faster re-bloom however.

Stop the Crape Murder by Greg Grant/AustinState Universityaggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/stopthecrape.html

CCGC NEWS

APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH

CliNTON ANd SANdRA NOREN • 8645 WOOdlANd WAlK

Recovering From Crape Murder by Ken Tilt/Auburn University: www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2014/December/headline_news/Prune-crape-myrtles-the-right-

way-.htm

Recovering from crapemurder isa drastic process, but easy to doand you can expect rapid recovery.When trees are topped or stubbedback to chest high, a profusion ofsprouts or a witches broomdevelops below the cut. Theattachment of these sprouts isweak, dense and susceptible tobreakage and more diseaseproblems. The winter silhouette iscrapemurder ugly. The bestrecovery method is to cut the tree

to within 1 to 2 inches of theground in early March before newgrowth begins. Shortly thereafter,new sprouts emerge in clusters ofgrowth. All the stored energy inthe roots is forced up into anumber of new buds. These budsbreak and grow very fast. After 2to 3 weeks, select 3 to 5 of the mostvigorous new shoots, arrangedaround the tree, growing out fromthe center. Sometimes a singletrunk is desired when you have atree close to a sidewalk. In thiscase, select one sprout and removeall others. Keep the tree clean ofsprouts except for the one youselected. Remove and continue toremove other existing shoots andany new ones that emerge later.

17WElCOME

NEW MEMBERS!Please Join us in Welcoming

These Newest Members to ourCommunity!

Cornelius and Kia Plumber

4205 Wildwood Landing

William Cataldo and Karen Beasley4216 Wildwood Landing

Robert and Helen Cuddy

4264 Club Course Drive

30 DAY RULE: Once a member’s account has anunpaid balance for more than 30 days and amember has not requested review, clarification ordisputed all or a portion of the amount overdue, orformally applied for acceptance into the HardshipProgram – a member may not participate inpremier activities such as golf tournaments or swimmeets and the member’s privileges to chargethrough a member account are suspended. Themember may use cash or a credit card to settleongoing charges, fee or dues. The member shall beadvised of this change in benefits and the other keyelements of this policy.

60 DAY RULE/$1,000 RULE: Once a member’saccount has either an unpaid balance of 60 or moredays or has a past due balance of over $1,000, orhas not signed an agreement under the HardshipProgram, the member’s privileges to use the Cluband all its facilities and grounds are suspended.Club privileges include use of golf, pool, tennis,basketball and the dining facility. The suspensionwill remain in effect until the account is paid in full.

90 DAY RULE: Once a member’s account has anunpaid balance of 90 or more days the account willbe turned over for collections. Collection actionmay include legal action such as small claims courtand/or lien against the member’s home or otherproperty or assets.

120 DAY RULE: Unless specifically agreed by theClub to the contrary via the Hardship Program, theClub shall commence legal action, i.e., garnishment,small claims court and/or lien or other adverseaction to collect the sums owed to the Club.

LATE FEES & FINANCE CHARGES: The Club shallassess a monthly service charge of 1.5% of alldelinquent dues, debts, charges and fees. The Clubshall also assess a late payment penalty in theamount of $29.00 per month.

CHARGING PRIVILEGES: If a member falls intocharge denied status (as noted by the 30 day ruleabove) more than twice, the member’s chargingprivileges will be suspended. Member chargeprivileges may be reinstated only by providing acredit card for automatic end of month payment.If credit card charges are denied, charging privilegeswill again be suspended.

SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIPPRIVILEGES: In addition to pursuing any legalremedy the Club may elect to suspend and/or mayrevoke all or part of the individual’s membershipprivileges. Revocation of membership privileges fordelinquency shall forfeit the member’s interest inany payment or return of any Equity purchase,initiation fee or deposit for any membershipprivilege, including any golf or other deposit orrefund otherwise due from the Club to themember.

CLUB OBLIGATIONS: At no time in this entireprogram are a member’s OBLIGATIONS ofmembership suspended. Members are required tomeet all Club dues, food and beverage minimumfees, etc. and adhere to all Club rules,notwithstanding privilege status.

DELINQUENT MEMBER ACCOUNT POLICYAmended 01-16-2014

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18 HOlE PAR 71 ARTHuRHillS CHAMPiONSHiP GOlFCOuRSE – winds throughbeautiful low country woodedwetlands surrounded bycommunity homes. Golf Pro Shophours are 7AM-5PM everyday.• During golf play hours of 7AMto dusk only Pro Shop authorizedgolfers and the Club maintenancestaff are allowed on the courseand cart paths.• Personal golf carts, skate boardsor other personal motorizedvehicles are not permitted on thecourse or cart paths at anytime.• Golfers are expected to dressappropriately. Men must wearcollared shirts (sorry-no denimallowed on the Golf Course). Forwomen shirts without collarsmust have sleeves, and shirtswithout sleeves must havecollars. Soft spikes are required.• Dog walkers, permitted beforeor after golf hours, must carryand use pooper scoopers andkeep pets off of tees, fairways,greens and bunkers. • The course is open for publicplay daily, but all play must beapproved by the proshop prior tobeginning on the course. • Any unapproved play, practice

or abuse observed on the coursemay result in suspension ofClub privileges and/or fines.

GOlF PRACTiCE FACiliTY –The Practice Areas are open duringnormal Golf Course hours except forposted regularly scheduledmaintenance times. Practice areasinclude the Driving Range, ChippingGreen, Practice Sand Bunker, PuttingGreen and teaching area.• Teaching is provided exclusivelyby the Coosaw Creek ProfessionalGolf Staff.• All practice must be approved bythe Pro Shop staff.• Practice balls may be picked up(Members) or purchased in the ProShop.• Range balls and bags are theproperty of Coosaw Creek CountryClub and shall not be removedfrom club property. • Proper Attire is the same as for theGolf Course.

COOSAW CREEK COuNTRYCluBHOuSE is Coosaw Creek’scommunity center featuring fullservice dining, Bar, Meeting Roomsand Pro Shop. In addition tosupporting the many social functionsof the Members, the Clubhouse

banquetfacilities areavailable toMembersand thepublic formeetings,parties,

weddings and other celebrations.Take-out and call ahead service isalso available.• Quality denim or golf shorts areallowed in the clubhouse unlessspecified otherwise for specialevents. Men must wear collaredshirts for dining events on Fridaysand Saturdays, and all day onSundays in the dining room. Shoesand shirts must be worn at all times.Cover ups must be worn over Swimattire.

Facility Use GuidelinesDuring the summer months, Coosaw Creek

Country Club’s facility use always increases,especially with our ample amenities: theSwimming Pool and Pavilion, Tennis andBasketball Courts, Clubhouse and the Golf Course.We encourage all of our members to takeadvantage of the various fun activities andfacilities available to them. To assure a safe andenjoyable experience for all, it is important to notethe following guidelines.

ATTENTiONAll CREdiT CARd EZ PAYERS!

Don’t forget to update your credit card informationon file when you areissued a new creditcard. Contact Karenin the Admin officewith any newinformation.

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20TENNiS ANd BASKETBAll

COuRTSTwo regulation Plexipave lighted

tennis courts and a basketball courtare available to Members only:• Tennis courts are strictly reservedfor tennis.• Tennis play is on a first come, firstserved basis until 12:00 Midnight.• Appropriate apparel andregulation tennis shoes are requiredfor play on the tennis courts.• Shirts must be worn at all times onthe Basketball Court which is a multifunction surface that can be used forany suitable purpose.• The Basketball Court is availableon a first come first served basis.SWiMMiNG POOlS Open from Memorial Day Weekenduntil Labor Day Weekend, theSwimming Pool is staffed withlifeguards during published hoursand is available for open swim (atyour own risk) when lifeguards are notpresent.• Please observe and follow all rulesposted in the pool area.• All instructions from pool staffand/or lifeguards must be obeyed.• All Food or Beverages must bepurchased from the Club, unlessprior approval has been obtainedfrom the General Manager.• Pool closes at 9:00 PM except forspecial events.PlAYGROuNd – A sand filled areaequipped with swings, slides andother playground equipment isavailable and located next to thePool Pavilion –For safety any childunder 9 years old must besupervised by an adult.• Playground closes at 9:00 PMNO PETS AllOWEd!See Rule 10 in the Club’s Rules andRegulations

PONdS – Coosaw Creek’sbeautiful ponds have been stockedwith fish - but beware of snakes,alligators and other wildlife.• The course ponds are part of alarger low country wooded wetlandarea. Please respect this incredibleasset and avoid contaminating itwith any foreign materials or liquids.• Fishing is allowed only from thebank and only in designated areas.These areas have been selected toensure that people fishing are not inthe normal flight of golf balls andthat ponds can be approached

without crossing the course orusing the cart paths. They arelocated:• BEHIND THE PLAYGROUND –Approach from McChune Court • HOLE 15 – Approach fromArthur Hills Circle • HOLE 16 – Approach from ClubCourse Drive • HOLE 17 – Approach from PowerLine Break • Fish in course ponds are for“catch and release” and not forconsumption – a majordisappointment to our chef!

These guidelines are established to ensure a positiveexperience for all Members and guests who use the facilities.Enforcement is the responsibility of all members and staff ofthe Club. A polite reminder is usually sufficient, but should itbecome necessary to report any violation please call the Pro-Shop or the Club General Manager.

We hope that you enjoy these excellent facilities your Clubhas to offer. If you have any questions or comments regardingthese guidelines or your experience, please feel free to contactus directly at the club, 767-9000. Thank you,FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Benner, General Manager

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S AV E   T H E S E   D AT E S :****All Save the Dates are Tentative and Maybe Subject to Change****

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Friday, May 1Trivia

Monday, May 4CCWC Meeting

Saturday, May 9Wine Dinner

Sunday, May 10Mother’s Day Brunch

Friday, May 15Bingo

Wednesday, May 20Wing Night

May 22-24 Member - GuestNo Dinner Service

May 29thPoolside Happy Hour

Annies’ Nannies available for childcare

Saturday, May 30Seafood Night

Breakfast withEaster Bunny 9-11 am

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Kids Eat FREE

Team Trivia7 pm

Limited MenuGreen JacketChallenge

No DinnerService due toPrivate Event

Easter BrunchBuffet

11 – 2 pmArt Group10 am

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Kids Eat FREE

Ladies’ Luncheon 12 – 2 pm

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Member-MemberSocial

MEMBER-MEMBER

No Dinner Servicedue to

Member Event

Green JacketChallenge Art Group

10 am

HALF-Price Wing Night5 – 8:30 pm

Limited Menu5 – 8:30 pm

Kids Eat FREE

Ladies Bunco10:30 am

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet5:30 – 8:30 pm

MEMBER-MEMBER Art Group

10 amMember Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Kids Eat FREE

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

No Dinner Service due toPrivate Event

Nine & Dine 3 pm Golf 5:30 Dinner

Art Group10 am

APRil 2015

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm

Kids Eat FREE

Member Dining 5 – 8:30 pm