January

Newsletter

Pick A Hole / No Pins Fox Run Cup Event #1

Four Person Captain’s Choice

(Pick Your Own Teams)

Gross & Net prizes awarded

Player’s $40 each

(lunch and cart included)

12/29/2017

Fox Run Membership,

Season’s Greetings and I hope this message finds all of you well and

enjoying the new year. This letter is to update all members on the

admission tax question. After further review and counsel from our

accountants, tax attorney and the state of South Carolina, it is the

decision of the Board to start charging the 5% admission tax on

monthly dues and range fees. The Board appreciates your patience and

understanding as we investigated Fox Run Country Club’s status and tax

obligations.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Great Golfing in 2018!

Rex Hawley

President, Fox Run Board of Directors

2017 CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE Final Results

Flight #1 1st Gross/Net = $90/team 2nd Net = $60/ team

1st Gross – 63 (-9) 1st Net – 61 (-11) 2nd Net – 62(-10) Danny Brock Chris Koon Kevin Smith Bryan Brock Vaughn Wicker Josh Clark

Flight #2 1st Gross/Net = $90/team 2nd Net = $60 team

1st Gross – 67 (-5) 1st Net – 64 (-8) 2nd Net – 65 (-7) Bill Krebs David Pike Joe Hollingsworth Bill Cotten Davis Pike Drew Jones

Flight #3 1st Gross/Net = $90/team 2nd Net = $60 team

1st Gross – 67 (-5) 1st Net – 60 (-12) 2nd Net – 61 (-11) Jeff Pittillo Stan Painter Bat Masterson Susan Cavanaugh Trevor Painter Elliot Danner

Flight #4 1st Gross/Net = $90/team 2nd Net =$60/team

1st Gross – 71 (-1) 1st Net – 60 (-12) 2nd Net – 61 (-11) Doug Dunn Joe Younts Patrick Wilson Dick Garner Dalton Younts Cindy Wilson

Flight #5 1st Gross/Net = $90/team 2nd Net = $60/team

1st Gross – 78 ( +6) 1st Net – 66 (-6) 2nd Net – 66 (-6) Steve Biley Kaj Patel David Fortney Everett Champion Parul Patel Scott Griffith

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO

All FOX RUN MEMBERS

Thank you for your generous donations

to the employee gratuity fund! Everyone

needs a little help around the holiday season

and our employees are very grateful for

your donations. Thank You!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO THE

LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION

FOR ALL OF THE GREAT COOKIES

Announcing the 2018

Tournament Schedule

FOX RUN CUP

The FR Cup will include the top 44 finishers from the Men's Player of the Year pool and top 4 from the Ladies Player of the Year Pool to get to 48 players(two 24 person teams) that will

compete in a Ryder Cup format tournament to be held September 29th & September 30th

This event should be a great event where the players will receive: FREE team uniforms at the Friday night pairings party,

FREE entry into the event and FREE eats throughout the weekend. The weekend’s events will consist of

two person team matches on Saturday and Singles matches on Sunday. It will be a great time, so do not hesitate to get into the tournaments and get those points to

qualify for the

2018 FOX RUN CUP!!

2018 Tournament ScheduleName Fee Format Date Day Start Time FR CUP

Pick a Hole No Pins $40 (Cart & Meal Included) 4 Person Captain's Choice (Pick your own Teams) 1/20/2018 Sat. 10:00 SG Yes

Superbowl Scramble $40 (Cart & Meal Included) 2 Person Captain's Choice (Pick your own Teams) 2/4/2018 Sun. 1:00 SG Yes

Spring Fling $40 (Cart &Meal Included) 4 Person Texas Step Back (Pick your Own Teams)(Guests Allowed) 3/3/2018 Sat. 10:00 SG Yes PP Only

Pot O' Gold $40(Cart & Meal Included) 4 Person Red Ball/Best Ball 3/24/2018 Sat. 9:00 SG Yes

Master's Pick a Pro $10 (Regular Play) Pick a Pro(add your net score to pros score) 4/7 & 4/8 Sat/Sun Regular Play Yes

Member-Member $160PT(Cart & Meal Included) Captain's Choice/Chapman Modified Alt Shot/ BestBall 4/21 & 4/22 Sat/Sun 9:00 SG Yes

Match Play $25 per player Singles Match Play 5/5/2018 Any Regular Play Yes

Patton Classic $120 PT Members/$140 Guest PT 2 Person Best Ball (M/M or M/G)(Guests Allowed) 5/26 & 5/27 Sat/Sun 9:00 SG Yes PP Only

Red,White & Blue $40 (Cart & Meal Included) 6 Red, 6 White, 6 Blue (Individual Stableford points) 6/30/2018 Sat. 9:00 SG Yes

Men's M/G $400 PT (All Inclusive) 5 Nine Hole Match Format 7/27&7/28 Fri/Sat 9:00 SG Yes PP Only

Men's Club Championship $30 per player Individual Stroke Play 8/25 & 8/26 Sat/Sun Tee Times Yes

Ladies Club Championship $30 per player Individual Stroke Play 9/8 & 9/9 Sat/Sun Tee Times Yes

Fox Run Cup No Charge Captain's Choice/Modified Alternate shot/ Individual Match Play 9/29 & 9/30 Sat/Sun 10:00 SG No

Pumpkin Best Ball $40 (Cart & Meal Included) 4 Person Teams 1BB on Par 3's/2BB on Par 4's/3 BB on (Guests Allowed) 10/28/2018 Sun. 10:00 SG No

Tough Day $10 per player Best Net Score by Tee Divisions 11/10/2018 Sat Regular Play No

Turkey Scramble $40 (Cart & Meal Included 4 Person Captain's Choice (Pick your Own Teams) 11/18/2018 Sun. 10:00 No

Carolina Clemson Brawl $40 (Cart & Apps Included) Team Match Play 11/23/2018 Fri. 12:00 SG No

Christmas Scramble $30 Cart & Meal Included Two Person Captain's Choice 12/9/2018 Sun. 11:00 SG No

Jibgle & Nimgle Jingle & Mingle Club Party to follow play!!

LegendPP = Particpation Points Only

PT = Per Team

FR Cup Scoring System No matter whether the tournament is an individual event or a team event, you divide the

number of teams or individuals into a 100. Then you take that number and it is the number of points the last place team or individual is awarded. From there you take that number and

double it for the next ranked team. For example: if you have 20 teams playing in the tournament, you will divide 20 into 100 and that produces 5 points for the 20th place team.

From that point you would rank all 20 teams according to their NET SCORE and double the first teams points and continue with the points difference per team as they move up the rankings. So 20th place will receive 5 points, 19th will receive 10 points, 18th 15 points, etc. until you get

to the first place team, that receives 100 points for the event. Also all teams/individuals will receive 50 points for participation no matter where they finish in the rankings. Keep in mind for

the FR Cup scoring system there are no flights, its everyone against everyone. By using this scoring system you will eliminate "the luck of the draw" as determining which flight you are in

which could ultimately affect the number of points a team/player is awarded for FR Cup purposes. In implementing this points system it is the tournament committees purpose to make

the awarding of FR Cup points as fair as possible to all players. An adjustment to this years scoring is that any tournament with guests involved will be a participation points only

tournament for the members involved. This will insure that all players make the FR Cup on their own and not by bringing in guests that help that cause. We are VERY EXCITED about this years

Cup so do not hesitate to get involved in the tournaments.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Proceeds to Benefit

Hillcrest Golf Teams

Monday, January 10th & January 29th

Cards On the table 6:30

$40 per person(NO MEAL)

ReBuys Will Be Available Everyone Welcome

Sign Up In The Golf Shop Today!!

Super Bowl Scramble

Two Person Captain’s Choice

February 4th

$40 Per Player

(Cart & Catered Meal included)

1:00 p.m. Shotgun

6:30 Game Start Time

Sign Up in the Golf Shop Today!

2nd FR Cup Event!!

Saturday Shotgun Starts We will continue the 10:00 a.m. Saturday Shotgun

Starts through January to help everyone get in their round on these frosty mornings. Call today to reserve your spot .

Thank you to all who donated to the Fox Run Toys for Tots Toy Drive this holiday season

Everything we took (136 Toys) was very much appreciated

Upcoming Events January

Wed 10 Hold em Poker 6:00

Tue 16 Senior 6-6-6 tournament 10:00

Sat 20 Pick a Hole / No Pins 10:00

Mon 29 Hold Em Poker 6:00

February

Sun 4 Superbowl Scramble 1:00

Sun 4 Superbowl Watch Party 6:00

Mon 26 Hold em Poker 6:00

Fox Run Clubhouse Painting

While we are closed for the cold we are having the clubhouse walls, doors, door jams, etc. painted.

As well the windows, window frames, doors and door jams on the

outside of the building will get painted as weather permits

Reminder! Every Friday Evening

Please Fill Your Divot and One More We are experiencing a lot of divots NOT BEING FILLED.

PLEASE FILL YOUR DIVOT AND ONE MORE. LEAVE THE COURSE BETTER THAN WHEN YOU WERE

THERE FOR THE NEXT PERSON. As we head into winter and the turf is going dormant, it

is very important that we fill all divots made while playing. We encourage all players to fill their divot and at least one more. Sand is provided on the carts and more

bottles are at the turn for refilling. As well each Par 3 box has sand that can be used to fill divots made on the tee

box. The Par 3 tees take a pretty good beating by winters end. Let’s fill those divots and keep the course heading

the right direction.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS There are three open positions for the Board of

Directors. Resumes for those interested are due

by February 1st, 2018 at the close of business. Any

regular stock member in good standing for two

years and desiring to serve on the Board of Directors

shall submit a written resume as to his or her

background, age, years of membership, education

qualifications and the reason you desire to serve

as a director of the club.

Please turn your resume into David or Patsy on or

before February 1st.

Fox Run Hours

Golf Shop

Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Fridays 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Weekends 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Carts rented until 5:00 PM daily

Starting Times

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekends

7:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Starting Time are available up to 7 days in advance

Practice Range

8:00 AM - Dusk

The Fox Den Grill

Weekdays - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Weekends - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Music & Phones on Course

Recently it was brought to our attention that

people are playing music overly loud while on

the course.

We wanted to put a note out to everyone and

ask for your cooperation for other golfers and

keep the music to a minimum volume level. We

are not asking you to turn it off all together but

again we are asking for your cooperation and

think of others while on the course.

As well many of our members use their phones

while on the course, please be courteous in

your use of the phone. Keep it on vibrate and if

it is necessary to talk on your phone then

please walk off from the group to take your

call.

We appreciate your attention to this very

important matter

Tony Bisbee

Grounds Maintenance

The entire grounds department would like to extend a Happy

Holidays wish to all of the members and their guests. As well,

we would like to express our gratitude for the end of year staff

gratuity and as well the cookies from the Ladies Golf

association, yum. We appreciate it tremendously. As for the

grounds, we are working on winter maintenance on all vehicles,

We as well will continue to clean up debris from stump removal

and continue to remove any dead or damaged trees throughout

this next few months. We are now on the three pin system on

the greens and they will be switched monthly. I would again like

to say Happy New Year from all of us here in Maintenance and

we look forward to a great 2018.

The committee had a spirited discussion about the USGA Tee it Forward initiative implemented

in 2016. After our discussion, here is what the committee is implementing for 2018. In 2018 for

tournaments only, Fox Run Country Club will keep the current age restrictions where tees are

concerned. Those conditions are:

Blue Tees Men Age 54 and under

White Tees Men Age 55 to 69

Gold Tees Men Age 70 and up

Red Tees Men Age 80 and up/Ladies

The Committee also implemented an ability provision that says, “Any member with a

handicap index of 12.0 or above as of December 1st of 2017 can move up one tee box.

If your handicap is now less than 12.0 on December 1, 2017 and it was above 12.0 on

December 1st, 2016 which allowed you to move forward one teeing ground, you must now

move back to your original tee that allows for age but not moving forward because of

handicap allocations.

Ex. a player that moved forward a teeing ground for 2017 tournaments because the his

handicap on December 1st 2016 was 12.9 but now has a handicap index of 11.4 on

December 1st, 2017 would now have to move back to play the tees for his age in

tournaments.

All members who wish to move forward and are eligible, must notify the golf shop by January 1,

2017 as to which tee boxes they intend to play from for the coming year.

Members playing with other groups (552, Seniors, etc.) their respective tees will be administered

by their regular group. The above teeing rules are for Fox Run Country Club Tournaments Only.

Information Needed!! We would like everyone to please stop in the golf shop and make sure the information we

have for you on file i.e. phone numbers, address, email etc. is up

to date. We would like to make sure all members are receiving the information on tournaments,

upcoming events, etc.

Hole In One Club for 2018

$5.00 each

Explanation: The way this works is when a member of the Hole in One

Club gets a verifiable hole in one in a club tournament, each member of

the club is then billed $5.00. This in turn will cover the expenses for the

day (if you know what I mean) for the person making a hole in one.

If interested, please let us know in the golf shop asap.

We have 55 people in the club so far!! Do not wait Get in today!!

Good Luck to all

All Stock Holding Members are automatically in the

Buyer's Club For 2018 and beyond

FREE All Stock Holding Members will automatically be in the Buyers

Club and be able to Start shopping At Cost + 10% + Shipping

January 1st, 2018 Stop in the Golf Shop for all of your golfing needs

For any members not owning stock for 2018 to get the most for your money/ own a share of stock / have

voting rights and most importantly stop paying retail.

Just pay the $300.00 immediate sale stock price

(effective January 1, 2018 – March 31st, 2018)

(Regular stock pricing $360.00 per share)

and get a share of Fox Run stock immediately and get everything in the

golf shop for COST + 10% + SHIPPING for this year

and every year going forward that you are a member of the club and own

the share of stock

Example:

Adidas Golf Shirt – Retail Price $69.99

Buyer’s Club $35 + 10% + shipping = $40.99

$29.00 in savings in only one transaction

The Buyer's Club is designed to save you a great deal of money on a

yearly basis. This enables you the member to save money buying the

things you want and supporting your club in the process. I look forward

to seeing each of you as members of another great club

"The Buyer’s Club

Dear Fox Run Country Club Member,

The ability to vote, have a voice, is an important role that citizens have.

Fox Run members have a choice, to be involved with the business of the club by owning a share

of stock and participating in voting on club business, or not owning stock and not having a

voice. To encourage participation and involvement in the Fox Run Country Club the Board of

Directors invites the members to purchase a share of stock in the club so you can vote at the

annual meeting for the Board of Directors. Additionally, stock holding members are eligible to

run for a Board of Directors position after two years of stock ownership and being a member in

good standing.

Right now a share of stock costs $360.00. The share of stock comes with the right to vote at the

Annual Meeting in April. The only way to have a voice is to vote. Exercise your right. Effective

immediately any stock purchase will come with the additional benefit of membership in the

BUYERS CLUB program. This program provides large discounts on purchases in the Pro Shop for

clubs, balls, shoes, remote golf carts and apparel.

Going forward the Buyers Club will only be open to stock holding Fox Run members.

Effective January 1, 2018 through March 3st, 2018, a $300.00 membership price will be

available for members who purchase a share immediately and membership in the Buyer’s Club

will be automatically activated. As well another option, members may choose to make 12

monthly payments of $30.00 in addition to their monthly bill for a total of $360.00. At the end

of the 12 payment program the member will get a share of stock, voting rights and membership

in the BUYERS CLUB. If you want to vote in the upcoming Board Member election this April

2018 we encourage you to purchase a share at the discounted $300.00 share price (which

includes instant Buyers Club membership).

Fox Run is a special place. The members of the different groups, the 552, Ladies, Seniors,

Players and Juniors all contribute to the dynamic that makes this club unique and a great value.

Our Pro David Fels and his staff work hard to make the member experience the best possible.

The club relies on the membership to help grow and flourish. If you’re a new member and don’t

own a share of stock this is a great time to get involved and have your voice heard. If you’re a

longtime member and don’t own stock, now is a perfect time to become more involved. We

encourage all members to own stock and vote. We appreciate your consideration regarding this

matter.

Sincerely,

Henry Stephens

Membership Committee Chairman

Rule of the Month, Rule 18

To Replace or Not!

Of the many Rules a golfer must adhere to on the course, Rule 18 can be particularly difficult. When a

ball is moved, other than by a stroke, the player must know when to replace the ball or play it as it

lies. Playing the ball as it lies when a Rule requires it to be replaced or vice versa will result in a penalty

for playing from a wrong place. In a slight variation from the true/false quiz, your task is to determine

if the ball must be replaced or played as it lies in each of the following situations. Good Luck.

The Questions:

1. While helping to search for a player’s ball, a spectator accidentally steps on the ball pushing it deeper

into the grass.

2. A player addresses his ball and it moves due to the club pressing down grass behind the ball.

3. After lifting his ball from the putting green and cleaning it, the player replaces the ball but leaves his ball

marker behind the ball. He walks to the other side of the hole to assess the slope and his ball begins to

move due to gravity and the slope of the green coming to rest closer to the hole.

4. The player’s ball is at rest in the fairway. He makes a practice swing and accidentally moves the ball.

5. A player is searching for his ball in a bush and moves a branch causing the ball to fall.

6. After an approach shot to the green, a neighborhood dog runs across the green and moves the player’s

ball that was at rest.

7. A player’s ball at rest is moved by another ball in motion.

8. On a stormy afternoon, a player addresses his ball on the putting green and a gust of wind blows the

ball to a new location.

9. On a calm day a player addresses his ball. After address, it rolls away from the hole due to the slope of

the green.

10. After a drop for relief from a water hazard, the player’s ball comes to rest in a spot not requiring a re-

drop. As he is returning to his bag to retrieve a club, the ball begins to roll and re-enters the water

hazard.

The Answers:

1. Replace. In this case the ball has been moved by an outside agency and it must be replaced with no

penalty to the player. The fact that the movement was vertical is irrelevant. When replacing, if the ball

will not remain at rest in its previous location it must be placed in the nearest location where it will

remain at rest. This could be directly below its original location.

2. Replace. Rule 18-2b states that once a player addresses the ball and it moves he is deemed to have

caused the movement and incurs a one stroke penalty. He must replace the ball to its original

position. Failure to replace when required to under Rule 18 moves the penalty from one stroke to two.

3. Play it as it lies. Once the ball was replaced and at rest it is in play regardless if the ball marker is

removed. As the player did nothing to cause his ball to move he must play his next stroke from the

ball’s new location. If the ball had rolled down the slope and into the hole he is deemed to have holed

out with his previous stroke. (Decision 20-4/1)

4. Replace. As the player had no intention to move his ball in play he has not made a stroke but has

incurred a penalty of one stroke under Rule 18-2 and must replace the ball.

5. Replace. In this situation the player has caused his ball to move and has incurred a one stroke penalty

under Rule 18-2a and he must replace the ball. However, if he declares the ball unplayable, he does

not need to replace and may proceed under any of the options of Rule 28 (Ball Unplayable) incurring an

additional penalty stroke for a total of two. (Decision 20-3a/3)

6. Replace. The ball has been moved by an outside agency and it must be replaced. If the exact spot on

the green is not known, it must be estimated and the ball placed on that spot. If this happens in the

fairway and the spot is not known, the ball must be dropped as near as possible to the estimated spot

not nearer the hole.

7. Replace. The ball at rest that was moved must be replaced while the ball in motion is played as it lies

after the deflection. See Rules 18-5 and 19-5.

8. Play it as it lies. In 2012, an exception to Rule 18-2b was added that absolves the player from penalty

if it is known or virtually certain that the player did not cause the ball to move after addressing it. In this

case, the wind caused the ball to move and although the player had addressed the ball he incurs no

penalty and must play the ball as it lies. See the following answer for further information regarding this

new exception.

9. Replace. If gravity or the slope of the green causes the ball to move after the player addresses the ball

he is deemed to have caused his ball to move and must replace the ball with a one stroke

penalty. Gravity may not be used when applying the exception noted in Answer #8. It must be known

or virtually certain that some agency caused the ball to move. Examples include wind, water, an animal

or another ball in motion. However, only in the case of wind or water would the ball be played as it

lies. In other cases, the Rule applicable to the agency involved would govern and the ball must be

replaced. See Rule 18-2b.

10. Play it as it lies. Once a dropped ball comes to rest and subsequently moves it must be played as it

lies. In this case, the player may either play it as it lies or once again take relief under Rule 26 for a ball

in a water hazard incurring a second one stroke penalty for the relief.

Fox Run Junior Golf

After School Program

The FRJGA Junior Golf After-School Program will involve one clinic per week from 5:00-6:00

every Wednesday during the Spring semester starting March 7th and ending May16th. As well

we will have 3 Saturday Play Days throughout the program. Check calendar for dates of Play

Days. This program is a great way for your child to keep improving their game during the school

year!!

$125 FOX RUN MEMBER

$175 NON-MEMBER

11 Wednesday After-School Clinics

After Clinic Golf Each Day

Driving Range Privileges

3 Saturday Play Days

March 17th (wear your green), April 28th, & May 12th 2:00 start

MISSION STATEMENT

The program will be dedicated to teaching juniors to have fun playing the game of golf with

success. The staff is committed to providing a positive and exciting experience to their game.

Gaining knowledge of the rules and understanding golf course etiquette is essential. Honesty,

safety, and good sportsmanship are the foundation of the traditions of the game of golf.

CODE OF CONDUCT

All FRJGA participants will be expected to act as a young professional at all times while using

the club. This includes but is not limited to using polite language, walking on course property,

abiding by the rules of golf, and practicing safety as a part of golf. The dress code is a collared

shirt tucked in and no denim.

Parents and other spectators are encouraged to watch on play days if they wish. However, during

play days, interaction shall be limited to positive remarks and applause. Any other interaction or

conversation shall be considered advice, and the player will be penalized accordingly.

We hope your child can join us this Spring!

Fox Run Ladies Golf Association

December Notables

12/11 – WSCGA, Kiawah Island-Osprey Point

Luke Myers, 1st Flight, Low Net

Doris Fisher, 2nd Flight, 1st Low Gross

Mary Jones, 2nd Flight, 2nd Low Net

12/10 – Fox Run Jingle Mingle

Cindy Wilson (and her husband Patrick Wilson) – Flight 4, 2nd Net

***Ladies*** Keep in mind that if enough of us sign up for Fox Run

Tournaments as Ladies teams, the better the chances are that we will

have a Ladies flight and better our chances at winning!

2017 – Year End FRLGA Prizes

Net player of the year – Cindy Wilson

Gross player of the year- Jeanne Perkinson

Most birdies during play days – Doris Fisher

Handicap Tournament – Carrel Westlake

Match Play – Deb Webster

Consolation Match Play – Mary Jones

Hole in one – 6/29/2017 - Doris Fisher

Hole in one – 10/18/2017 - Deb Colettti

Most improved golfer - Susan Mitchell

Low Putts – Mary Jones, Peggy Jolly and Doris Fisher

Most Chip ins – Lori Zimmerman

We would like to welcome our newest members Don Franklin

Brian Fowler

Barry Aughtry

Stan Painter

Tom Eggleton

Judy Montgomery

Laura Haight

Mike Mcphail

Skip Martin

Kevin Carpentieri

Andy Wilson

Walter Zoladz

Doug Hoffman

Richard Waldrep

Troy Bargeon

Mike Bernhard

Please feel free to stop by the golf shop for any needs and we are

very excited you are now part of the Fox Run family

The Staff would like to say

Happy New Year to all of the members.

We wish you all a great 2018