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WOMEN'S CLUB: SAVANNAH HOME & GARDEN TOURSunday, March 26

LUCKY LEPRECHAN'SWednesday, March 15

FLY FISHING FILM TOURSaturday, March 25

MARCH EVENTS

MARCH 2017 | VOL 17 | NO 2

REAL ESTATE UPDATEGreetings from Charter One Realty, your front gate team at the Greeter's Store. Positive outlooks on the economy continue to push our home market forward in a positive direction. As of February 6, 2017, we have one lot under contract with a list price of $64,900, two houses sold with an average sales price of $497,000, and three homes currently under contract with list prices ranging from $385,000 to $739,000. Homes priced to the market are selling at a good pace. As with many other communities in the Lowcountry, our lot market continues to be much slower than we would like. Charter One Realty was proud to provide the real estate data for Oldfield’s comprehensive strategic planning event. It was great to see so many community members who really care about Oldfield strategically planning the future of this incredible community. We now have the complete sales numbers for last year. In 2016 Charter One sold $19,141,000 in real estate in Oldfield with our nearest competitor selling $4,213,000. Charter One Realty company-wide sold $702,000,000 dollars in real estate in Beaufort county in 2016 with our nearest competitor selling $249,000,000. We continue to produce unparalled service and results for our clients. Thank you for your continued support. Please visit our website at www.CharterOneRealty.com. It is an incredible lead generator and it translates into 104 languages and corresponding currencies. International buyers from over 175 countries have visited www.CharterOneRealty.com. When you list with any of our Charter One realtors, your listing is distributed to more than 900 real estate websites ensuring that your property receives maximum online exposure.Again, thank you for supporting us, your Charter One Realty team. Your support and referrals go a long way in helping us successfully do our job to list, market and sell your homes and homesites in Oldfield. If you are looking to buy or sell please give us a call and we would be pleased to assist you. Sincerely - Matthew, Derek, Michelle and Bob

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GREETER’S STOREIsn’t this weather amazing? Just the perfect opportunity to get out and take a much-needed walk. While you are at it, why not stop down at the Greeters Store and catch up on the day with Mary? She always has great stories to tell.See you at the Store!

BILLING STATEMENTS ARE ONLINE You can now access your billing statement through the Members Website as well as make payments online. Please note we do not accept Amex. If you are having trouble navigating the website please contact Debra Roller at [email protected]. For payment inquiries, please contact Lesa Johnson at [email protected].

RESERVING OLDFIELD LOCATIONS FOR PRIVATE EVENTSIf you would like to reserve any one of our venues, whether it be our Historic River Club, the Golf Clubhouse, Outfitters Center, or anyone one of our Pavilions for your special event, please contact Danielle Tosky, Private Events Director, at 843.645.4622 or email her at [email protected].

F&B RESERVATIONSTo RSVP for all dining events call the Food & Beverage Team at 843.707.2982 or email at [email protected]

Advanced reservations assist us in serving you better! Menu subject to change based on freshness and availability. Please make us aware in advance of any preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.

A NOTE FROM THEGENERAL MANAGER

March 1, 2017Dear Members,I could start this letter by saying spring is almost here, which would be somewhat redundant, since we have had no winter at all! Seriously the actual season will soon be here and that means cleaning the house, cleaning out the garage and polishing up your clubs, for those who play golf. For others’ it means getting outside, walking, running, boating, playing tennis and generally enjoying the outdoors! And, the clocks go forward on March 12, seems to get earlier every year. We have a lot going on over the next months and we want all Members to enjoy the Club. We are in the process of redoing the pool deck and will, at least, acid wash the spa. Also in the pool area, we are going to upgrade the Food and Beverage offerings, by having a limited daily menu prepared and served at the pool, not ferried from the Clubhouse. The Activities Staff have put together a Summer Camp, which will be enjoyed by all. We have new menus going into the Magnolia Grill and new seasonal offerings at the River House. Make sure you read the newsletters and your weekly updates, so you miss nothing. Within the next couple of month’s we will be upgrading the website and adding a mobile platform, whereby we can send you “push notification” through your cell phone. To that point we will be sending an “update your information” request to all members so that we have both the husband and spouses’ numbers. As always, we appreciate all constructive comments, because they help the Staff and Management Team make your Club a better place. One last thing, for you to start thinking about: we are planning a “Cardboard Boat Race” at the pool on Labor Day weekend. More to come on that later.Sincerely,

DavidDavid Drury, CCM CCEChief Operating Officer

Forrest & Tonya Dyar – Congratulations on your new home & Cottage Golf Membership – 4 Carrier Bluff Jeanne Thomas – Congratulations on your new property – lot 269William (Ned) Connolly – Welcome to Oldfield!

WELCOME COMMITTEE IS ON THE MOVE!

Brad and Christina Schoenberger

Holly Alexander

Kevin and Julieanne Joffe

Jim and Jessie Pullin

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A NOTE FROM THE CLUBHOUSE MANAGERCharlie NoletteRed, White, Rose, and Orange!Yes, you read that correctly, orange. For many years, the

two main colors of wine were red or white. In the past ten to fifteen years, rose has made a strong push in the American wine market to become the third viable option to categorize wine colors by. Well hold your breath because there might be a fourth option starting to emerge! Orange wine! Before I get technical I will give a disclaimer that I am not talking about a wine made from oranges or a wine that has oxidized like an old chardonnay.To begin with we need to talk about grapes which is easy because there are two kinds, red and white. I don’t have enough space here to go through the different varieties of each but there are numerous varietals in each color. Think about some popular wines like chardonnay, Riesling, pinot noir, merlot and you get the idea. The winemaking process for reds, whites, roses, and orange wines is where things become a bit different and start to make a major impact on the final wine you get to enjoy. An overly simplified explanation of white wine making is that white grapes (pinot gris, chardonnay, Riesling, sauvignon blanc) are fermented OFF the skins and seeds. The grapes are typically crushed and then the juice is separated from the skins and seeds. This imparts no tannins, no color, and no natural preservatives.Red wines are the next easiest to explain and it’s almost a complete opposite of whites. Here we see red grapes (pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon or franc, Malbec, zinfandel) where the grapes are crushed but left in contact with the seeds and skins. It is this contact with the seeds and skins that gives red wines their distinctive color which is pigment that is released from the skins of the grapes as well as the tannins from skins and seeds. There is another method for red wines called carbonic maceration which is essentially where the whole clusters of grapes are not crushed but are allowed for the individual grapes to start fermenting inside and then eventually burst, but we don’t have room to explain that whole process.Rosés get interesting because they are a hybrid between reds and whites and there are three possible methods to make them, although there is one that is generally accepted for the quality of wines we offer. The cheap method is called blending, this is when a vintner will take a red wine and a white wine and mix them together to get a color and relatively palatable flavor (a la old school white zinfandel). This would likely be the way jug wine rosé is made or cooking wines. The second way which is slightly

more popular is referred to as blanc de noir. If this seems familiar it should because this method is used often in champagnes. What happens here is a red grape is crushed and fermented off its skins. So, there is a very light hue from the natural color of the grape juice, but not the pigments from the skins. Typically, this is done with pinot noir or meunier in the champagne region of France. The most widely used method is the saignée method. This is when grapes of either color are crushed and fermented on the skins for a short period of time, usually not much more than two or three days. This will pull the tannins and pigments from the skins but not so much that it turns the juice a deep red color that we associate with red wines. Some rosés may start out being made in the saignée method and then blended after fermentation takes place. In case you are not a drink of “pink wine” because it’s sweet I would encourage you to come by the club and I’ll be happy to taste you on a couple options that are not. Almost all the rosés we carry are not considered sweet, yes there is one or two that have a more fruit forward palate but really don’t have much if any residual sugar in the wine. For those of you who are red wine drinkers, rosé is a great alternative in the summer when it’s hot and humid because they typically are served cold and have a bit more structure than a white wine, definitely something that you can enjoy more than a glass of! As rosés have grown as a category in the U.S. in recent years a newer discovery has started to creep into wine lists and retail shops, orange wines. Orange wines typically have a weightier body than white wines or rosés and carry some characteristics of red wines even though the orange wine is typically served chilled like a white wine. Orange wines are made from white grapes that are fermented on the skins in the same fashion as a red wine. What happens is the tannins are pulled from the skins and seeds as well as pigments from the skin of the white grape. If you have ever seen white grapes as they are near ripe in the vineyard just before harvest you may have seen some varietals that are brighter green color but you also may have seen some with a rust or light brown color, perhaps even golden. These are the colors that make up that orange hue that makes these wines so unique. These originated in Eastern Europe and parts of Italy and as a technique have started to spread West as these wines get discovered and the marketplace is asking for them. We will have a tasting event this spring to feature some orange wines so keep your eyes on the calendar and weekly update for coming news on this and come on out to try one of the newest trends in the wine world!

Sincerely,

Charlie NoletteCharlie NoletteClubouse [email protected](843) 645-4608

MAGNOLIA GRILL LUNCH HOURSMenu Available Tues – Sun: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Beverages & Snacks: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

CASUAL TUESDAYS AT MAGNOLIA GRILLEvery Tuesday from 6 -7:30 p.m.Adults: $15.95 | Children 12 & Under: $5.95March 7: Loaded Baked PotatoMarch 14: Wings and Nachos March 21: Italian NightMarch 28: Salad ExtravaganzaApril 4: CrabcakesApril 11: Noodle BarApril 18: Prime Rib Night (please note different pricing)April 25: Mac N’ Cheese BarHappy Hour: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS AT THE GRILLMarch 2: Street Food FavoritesMarch 9: Burger MadnessMarch 16: Irish CelebrationMarch 23: Seafood SpecialsMarch 30: Breakfast for Dinner (traditional dinner items will be available)April 6: Southern ClassicsApril 13: Kids Favorites (adult food items will be available)April 20: Pasta NightApril 27: Taste of Morocco

DINNER AT THE RIVER CLUBFriday's | 5:30 – 8 p.m. | By ReservationsA la carte pricing (weekly menu), $1 children’s menu Advanced reservations assist us in serving you better! Menu subject to change based on freshness and availability. Please make us aware of any preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.

2ND SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE RIVER CLUB2nd Sunday Each Month | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.$16.95++ (deadline is the Friday before Brunch 5 p.m.) $21.95++ after deadlineIncludes complimentary mimosa!March 12April 9April 16: Easter Brunch Spectacular May 14: Mother’s Day (this is the only brunch in May)June 11

SAVE THE DATE April 14: OFC Kickoff Oyster Roast April 16: Easter BrunchApril 29 & 30: Air Show Chalet Saturday & Sunday May 14: Mother’s Day BrunchMay 24 (rain date of May 31): The Lowcountry Jazz Band at the River Club: Brought to you by the Oldfield Men’s Club


CLUBS & MEMBER-RUN EVENTSLADIES BRIDGE NIGHTEvery Tuesday | 7:30 p.m. | Golf Clubhouse Ladies Locker Room

LADIES MAH JONGGEvery Monday | 1 p.m. | River Club

HAND AND FOOTFirst Thursday of the Month | 7:30 p.m. | Azalea & Osprey rooms at the Clubhouse.

OLDFIELD WOMEN'S CLUBSavannah Home & Garden TourSunday, March 26 | 11:45 a.m. | Meet at Golf Clubhouse | $35 Women’s Club Members, $45 Non-Members. This event is open to all Oldfield women.Join your friends for the Savannah 2017 Home & Garden Walking Tour on Sunday March 26. We will meet at the Golf Club parking lot at 11:45 AM to carpool to Savannah for a lovely lunch (not included) and then tour homes and gardens from 2 – 5 in the Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent neighborhoods. Developed in 1920, these districts are completely residential with larger homes in a variety of revival and eclectic styles that were popular in the early 20th century, with expensive lawns on broad streets with lush tree canopies they should be fun to see.Tickets sell out so we will purchase them as you RSVP. Please email Marilyn Mutchler at [email protected] if you would like a ticket and let her know if you are willing to drive. We have to pay for your ticket at the time of the order and since they do not give refunds, you will need to pay for your ticket when you RSVP. Of course you can sell it to someone else if you need to.It should be a fun day!

TRIVIA AT THE GRILL!Join Us For Trivia Night! Thursday, March 16 | 7 p.m. | Magnolia Grill | $5 per person - Free if dining that evening

OLDFIELD BOOK CLUB Thursday, March 23| Social: 5:30 p.m. | Discussion: 6 p.m. | River Club | Dinner to follow at the Magnolia GrillDecember Book Club Book: A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman Join us for our next Book Club meeting! We meet monthly

to discuss a book chosen by our Members. If you have any

questions or wish to be added to the Book Club list, please contact Cindi Cannizzaro at 645-2506 or [email protected]. You may RSVP online by clicking this event on the calendar at Members.Oldfield1732.com.

MEN’S CLUB Wednesday, March 29 | Cocktails: 6 p.m. - Dinner: 6:30 p.m. | River Club This month’s Men’s Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 29 at the River Club. We’re going to have an interesting after dinner program about the old south and what happened here in Bluffton during and after the Civil War. Before that we’ll all enjoy a terrific dinner together. There will be a detailed invitation going out to all Men’s Club members shortly with details on the program and dinner.Men’s Club is truly a wonderful venue for meeting new Oldfield members and enjoying an evening together with neighbors. We always have unique dinner offerings, programs, entertainment and fellowship as a community. It can’t be beat. If you are not a member and thinking you might want to give it a try just contact Bob Champigny at 843-415-2695 or bobchamp07@gmail .com and you’ll be all set to join in and have a really great time with a terrific group of guys here at Oldfield.

ANNUAL MEN’S ONLY COMMUNITY “MEAT AND BEER FEST”Saturday, April 8 | Arrowhead PavilionThe Men of Oldfield, mark your calendars for this annual event. An official invite will be forthcoming to the date!

3RD SATURDAY PARTY7 p.m. | Third Saturday of each monthLocation will be emailed once we know how many houses we will need RSVP by the Thursday before

WELCOME COMMITTEE: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

Kristine and Bill RuffnerTom and Sarah Dowling

Mrs. Tara D Lopez

Liz and Travis Fiegle


LUCKY LEPRECHAUNSWednesday, March 15th |4:15-5:15pm| Ages 5-12| No ChargeIt is that time of year again! Are you feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? Is the “Luck of the Irish” giving you motivation? Well come on down to the Sports Club and try out your luck with some Bingo; and the luckiest of all will get to follow a path of leprechaun feet leading up to a hefty Pot of Gold!! With many prizes inside, what will you find? We need a minimum of 4 children to run this event, and a maximum of 10 can participate. The slots will fill up fast so get your R.S.V.P’s in as soon as you can! You may R.S.V.P online, or to [email protected]

Kerri is available for Kids Personal or Sports Specific training. Call 843-645-4610 or email [email protected]

SUMMER CAMP AT THE SPORTS CLUB NOODLE NONSENSE JUNE 13 - 16, 2017 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.$100/child - Ages 6+ | Siblings %10 off/child See the members calendar for more information and to sign up!

FEBRUARY

OYSTER ROAST

ADOPT A HIGHWAY


FITNESSTIP FROM THE TRAINERMona Ward, A.F.P.A. CertifiedBanish the mundane.

There is something very comforting in being comfortable; knowing that you are safe and protected.

Auto-pilot on, cruising along at a safe speed, fluffy clouds holding you in a nice gentle floating sensation.

WAIT! SNAP OUT OF IT.!!!

Staying in a bubble and sailing along on a cotton candy highway isn’t for you cupcake. It’s time to shake things up. Get excited. Think, “What can this day bring me that will keep me on my toes?”

I like to live by the adage- Do one thing every day that scares you.I’m not saying plunge off the side of a mountain dressed like Superman. I’m talking switch it up, go outside the box, think a little left (or right) of center.

If your workout routine can be done with your eyes closed or you’re daydreaming in that stretch class, it’s time to wake-up and smell a new coffee. Try something a little daring, not crazy, still safe but just enough to where you have to pay attention.

If you’re comfortable with those weights, perk up those biceps with a band routine. Cozy on the mat just plugging in those easy crunches, try a core class. Time is on your side? Well that might be your problem, you just might be lollygagging thru a routine- toughen up buttercup- step into a Tabata class where you have to work harder and smarter and in less time. No chance of faking it here!

And it doesn’t have to be just in the gym, how about shaking it up in the kitchen too. Try a new spice or a different recipe with something scary like purple cauliflower or no meat Fridays.

Surprise yourself with something that makes you just teeter on the edge.

It’s time to jump back into the game and make a little noise. Going quietly into the night isn’t for you. Race through this life like a whirling dervish and when your feet hit the ground, let the Devil proclaim, “Dang it- she’s up!!!”

See you in the gym.

EVENTS AT THE SPORTS CLUBLIVING ABOVE THE WELLNESS LINE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Saturday, March 4, 2017 | 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.| Sports Club | Pricing: $10/person RSVP: [email protected] by 3/1/17

SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE

SAVE THE DATE!!March 1 – May 20

MEDITATION SERIES WORKSHOPS

SAVE THE DATE!! Tuesdays, April, 4, 11, 18, 25 2017 | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.| Sports Club | Pricing: $10/person/classRSVP: [email protected] by 3/31/2017 for any/all

FITNESS CLASSES

NEW CLASS BODIES IN MOTION- Every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.We’re putting it out there- you just have to show up. Every day we’ll offer a 30-minute activity designed to get you moving. Call us to see what the day’s activity will be or stop down and see the week’s activity offerings. We have an indoor and an outdoor activity planned so we’re prepared. All levels, all ages and all bodies welcomed

NEW CLASS HIIT- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. (20-minute class) HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time.

NEW CLASS SERENITY SURRENDER- Tuesday - Saturday 8:10 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. (enjoy the new stretch room) Set your intentions for the day, first thing in the morning. Inhale and exhale- let your mind focus on what you are thankful for. Inhale and exhale- clear out the negativity and encourage the positivity. Inhale and exhale- release the tension behind your eyes and your heart. Release your sprit to the goodness of the dayPlease note the door closes promptly at 8:10 am so that you may surrender to the serenity of the room.

YOGA – Wednesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 p.m

RESTORATIVE YOGA - Mondays at 9:30 a.m. & Fridays at 8:30 a.m

ICT (INTERVAL CIRCUIT TRAINING) – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m

AQUA FIT - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

YOGA EXPLORATIVE (CO-ED) - Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

SCULPT AND STRENGTH - Mondays 8:30 a.m. & Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

BLT - Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

ALL ARM ASSAULT - Fridays at 10 a.m.

TRANS FORM– Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.

TABATA TUESDAYS - Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

BOOTYBARRE® - Tuesdays at 9 a.m. & Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.

FULL-BODY STRETCH - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

MIXED BAG OF TRICKS – Saturdays 9 a.m.

YOGA FOR GOLFERS – Mondays at 11 a.m.

TREKKING - Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

H2O SPORTS CONDITIONING – Mondays at 10 a.m.

New to Oldfield? Call the Sports Club at 843-645-4610 or email Mona at [email protected] to book your complimentary orientation to the facility.

Need special assistance with your workout?Book a Personal Training session. Fitness and physical assessment, one on one review and personal workouts start at 45.00.

Packages, group sessions and special equipment (TRX, Pilates reformer) workouts available at special pricing. See Mona or Kerri call 843-645-4611 to book a consultation or Personal training session.

For safety and liability and to prevent misuse of the property, Children under the age of 15 need to be accompanied at all times at the Sports Club and Pools. This includes after hours and Mondays.Please be advised that cameras are in place for the Gym and pools. Misuse or vandalism to the equipment will be reported.

Paul LouwMarch Court NewsCongratulations to the Oldfield Tennis team for

winning the Quad Club challenge for the second time in the last three years. (The Quad Club Challenge is an annual event between Callawassie, Spring Island, Dataw and Oldfield) Thanks to the players that came out to support this event. The spring league season is in full swing so come out and watch some of our Oldfield tennis players in action. The Men’s 4.0 senior team plays on Thursday afternoons, the Women’s 4.0 team plays on Sunday’s at noon, Women’s 3.0 on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and the Women’s 3.5 team plays on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. If you are planning on coming out to hit, please note that up to 5 courts might be taken up with team tennis at these times.

This month I would like to take some time to talk about the volley. We as tennis players tend to spend much of our practice time hitting groundstrokes to “warm up” but don’t really give the volley the time it deserves. In singles a player can get away with only playing groundstrokes but doubles is a different story. At least fifty percent of your time in a doubles game is spent playing from the net. (done correctly, this percentage should be even higher!)

A good way to go about hitting the volley is to imagine what your hand and arm would do when you catch a ball. The palm would always be facing forward and the arm extends out from the elbow as the contact happens. This is exactly what should happen with a volley. The volley also requires some forward movement as the ball is struck. (this is where the term, “volley with your feet” comes from) Even the most aggressive volley, the poach volley, should be struck with these basic fundamentals in mind. Give it a try next time, you won’t be disappointed.

We have two “special events” going on this month. On Saturday, March 4 we will be hosting a Mixed Doubles tournament. No need to get a partner as we will be changing partners after each round. The Thursday evening mixer is scheduled for Thursday, March 16. Please contact me at [email protected] to sign up for these events.

See you on the courts!Paul

QUAD CLUB CHALLENGE FEB 2017

TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE TUESDAY Cardio Tennis Clinic: 10 – 11 a.m.Beginner/Intermediate clinic: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.WEDNESDAY Drill & Play clinic: 10 – 11 a.m.THURSDAY Doubles Strategy clinic: 10 – 11 a.m.Beginner/Intermediate clinic: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.FRIDAY Stroke and Drill clinic: 10 – 11 a.m.SATURDAY Community Tennis: 9 – 11 a.m.For lessons, outside of these times please email Paul Louw at [email protected]

EQUIPMENT SERVICES Racquet Restringing: $25-40

LESSONSGROUP Lessons: $18 per clinicPRIVATE Lessons: $55 per hourSEMI-PRIVATE Lessons: $30 per personGROUPS of 3: $20 per personTo schedule a lesson outside of these times, please contact Paul at (843) 645-4612 or [email protected] .

Karah Daly, Equestrian Director

2017 OLDFIELD SUMMER HORSE CAMPRSVP’s will be beginning soon, so save the date and stay tuned for more

information in our weekly updates!

MINI CAMP – Ages 5-7, 9am – 12 pm, $100ppJune 6-8, June 20-22July 11-13, July 25-27FULL CAMP – Ages 8 and up, 9am- 3pm, $250ppJune 13-16July 4-7, July 18-21TRAIL CAMP – Ages 12 and older, 9am – 2pm, $200ppAugust 1-4

EQUESTRIAN TRAIL RIDES, LESSONS AND MORE! Don't forget to take advantage of everything Oldfield's Equestrian Center has to offer:Trail Rides - $45(Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)Lessons - $25/hr for membersPony Rides - $15Please call for reservations at least 24 hours in advance. For more information, call (843) 645-2015.


MARCH IS “REGISTER YOUR PRIVATE GOLF CART” MONTHTim Helm, Director of SecurityBeginning this month, we would like to bring back the registration policy regarding your Residential Private Golf Cart, a process we use to easily identify your golf cart. Many times, Security will come across a private golf cart, whether parked illegally or broken down, with little to no identification. So…Security will attempt to work with all residents who currently own one, to be registered with a decal.

Oldfield Resident Private Golf Cart Applications can be picked up at the Front Gate or from the

Oldfield Pro Shop. This application closely resembles the “Resident Vehicle” form, but also clearly states the base Rules and Regulations that need to be adhered to, to ensure the safe operation on the roads and thoroughfares of Oldfield. Remember this is separate from the “Trail Fee” associated with the Pro Shop.

The Procedure is quite simple:Obtain a Private Golf Cart Decal Application at the Front Gate or Pro Shop.Ensure all boxes on the application are completely filled out. Once completed, drop off your application at the Front Gate.Once the Director of Security verifies all the

information and it has been added to the Security database, a Security Officer will deliver a copy of your application and decal to your residence.

Simple, right?!

Security thanks you in advance for your understanding of this procedure and your compliance. Please contact the Director of Security, Tim Helm at [email protected] should you have questions or concerns.

We ask that you sign up a day in advance as a courtesy to other members and to allow a more efficiently-run event. Please note that some events may not be held each month due to scheduled course maintenance, tournament play or special events. Contact the Golf Shop for more information.

MAJOR GOLF EVENTS FOR 2017 MAR 24-25 Spring Member/Member 31 - APR 2 Ryder/Solheim Cup APR 11 OWGA Spring FlingMAY 18 OWGA Friends’ Day 29 Memorial Day TournamentJUN 24 Superintendent's Revenge JULY 4 Flag Day TournamentSEPT 4 Labor Day Scramble 8-9 Men’s Club Championship 19 OWGA Fall Follies 22-23 Fall Member/MemberOCT 12-15 1732 Cup 21 OWGA Member/MemberNOV 3-4 Ladies’ Club Championship 11 Shark ShootoutDEC 2 Holiday Bowl

Note: Aerification #1: June 5-7, Aerification #2: July 31 - August 7, OWGA is Oldfield Women's Golf Association..

2017 NON-MEMBER EVENTSMAR 5-7 USCB Sand Shark Classic 13 SMGAAPR 10 SMGA 23 Backpack BuddiesMAY 8 Carolina Tour 15 & 16 U.S. Open QualifierJUNE 3 C.E.F. TOURNAMENTSEPT 11 Carolina Tour 25 Habitat for HumanityNOV 18 Cupid's Arrow

Thank you for all who participated in this year’s Valentine’s Scramble!


GOLF COURSE UPDATEBrian Roller Director of GroundsMarch usually is a great sign that spring is upon us and the winter months are in the rear-view mirror. We have seen

some unusual weather at Oldfield once again this year. Unlike last year we haven’t seemed to have the large amounts of rain and excessive cloud cover. This winter has been very kind and brought up many warm and sunny days to allow members to enjoy the course over these months.

We have been on a preventative fungicide program, along with the fall nematode application that was made, the greens have remained healthy. Through the remaining months of March and into April we will continue to monitor the greens for disease and take action if something arises. During this time, we will also apply our spring nematode chemical.

Along with this we have our first large fertilizer application going down towards the end of March depending on the weather. This will give the turf a great kick start this spring and help with turf health for the summer months. Along with the fertilizer, this will also have our spring pre-emerge in it as well. This helps prevent spring and summer weeds from germinating.

One more thing with spring approaching it is very important we are very careful with cart traffic. If you haven’t noticed already, we have purchased cart directional signs for the fairways. We ask that you please abide by these signs. This will help out with traffic patterns around the greens complexes.

Hope to see you on the course soon!

By Kevin Hankey, PGAHead Golf ProfessionalSpringtime is a time for rejuvenation; you see it in nature with the beautiful flowers, green grass and an array of flourishing wildlife. Our golf course is a sanctuary for these wonderful plants and

animals. This is the time of year that I really start to get excited about the upcoming golf season. Club manufacturers and apparel companies are unveiling the newest products and I must say that I have been impressed. Stop by the golf shop and see what new products are available this year. We have demo clubs available for you to test before you buy.

Golf InstructionI recently attended the 2017 PGA Teaching and

Coaching Summit in Orlando, FL and I have noticed that a lot has changed in the field of golf instruction over the past few years. This summit compiles hundreds of the top instructors for a two-day seminar to present the most current teaching and coaching techniques, biomechanics motion, and swing strategies. Here at Oldfield we are committed to your improvement and have upgraded our video swing analysis and also acquired a launch monitor to measure club speed, ball speed, carry distance, launch angle, and spin. Video can help speed up the learning process and help immensely when trying to improve your game. Launch monitors can be used to aid in instruction and to provide great data to optimize your equipment.

Oldfield has been named 2016 Club of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Association

Valentine’s Day Champions : Jim and Marti Flickinger.

UPCOMING EVENTSSPRING MEMBER-MEMBERMarch 24-25Two-Person teams will compete in a 36-hole match play event using 100% handicap.Entry Fee: $100 per team

RYDER/SOLHEIM CUPMarch 31 – April 2You’ve seen the excitement on TV,

now experience it for yourself! Men’s and Women’s teams will compete in a Ryder and Solheim Cup style event. Each will have a Red team and a Blue team and will compete against each other using a match play format.Entry Fee: $60 per player

WEEKLY GOLF EVENTS & CLINICSTUESDAYSLadies' Day | 10 a.m. Men’s Clinic | 11 a.m.WEDNESDAYSMen's Day | 9 a.m. ShotgunLadies’ Clinic | 11 a.m. | $15 per personTHURSDAYSPlay with the Pro | 9 a.m. Ladies' Day | 10 a.m. FRIDAYSJunior Clinic | 4 p.m. | $10 per personSATURDAYSMen’s Day | 9 a.m. Shotgun

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MARCH 2017 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAKE RESERVATIONS AND VIEW THE COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS,

CLINICS, AND CLASSES BY GOING TO Members.Oldfield1732.com

AND CLICKING “CALENDAR & RSVP” UNDER QUICK LINKS.

NEW Fridays:Serentiy Surrender & Bodies in Motion

Dinner at the River Club

NEW Saturdays:Serentiy Surrender

Mixed Doubles

Concealed Weapons Permit Class

Living Above the Wellness Line with Essential Oils

Non-Member:USCB Sand Shark Classic


Couples Golf

Casual Tuesday: Loaded Baked Potato

Thurday at the Grill: Burger Madness

Fishing & Outdoor Club

Eagles Nest Boat Tour


Second Saturday Nature Walk : Trails

2nd Sunday Brunch at the River Club

Daylight Savings Begins @ 2a.m.

Nature Knowledge: Robert Rommel/ Photographer

Casual Tuesday: Wings and Nachos

Eco-River Cruise Thursday at the Grill: : Irish Celebration

Trivia at the Grill

Mixer Under the Lights


3rd Saturday Party

Casual Tuesday: Italian Night

Casual Tuesday: Salad Extravaganza

Group SportingClays Shoot

Men's Club

Book Club: A Man Called Ove

Thursday at the Grill: Seafood Specials

Audubon Sustainable Info Meeting

Thursday at theGrill: Breakfast for Dinner, plus traditional items!

Beaufort Boat Caravan


Fourth Friday Field Trip

Spring Member/Member

Group Sheepshead Fishing


Ryder/Solheim Cup

Spring Member/Member

First Paddle of 2017

Fly Fishing Film Tour

Oldfield Women's Club: Savannah Home & Garden Tour

Non-Member:SMGA

First Day of Spring!


NEW Wednesdays:Serentiy SurrenderHIIT & Bodies in Motion

Spring Fitness Challenge Begins!

NEW Thursdays:Serentiy SurrenderHIIT & Bodies in Motion

Thursday at the Grill: Street Food Favorites

Hand & Foot

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

Jason DuboseRiver ProThe best way to describe our local fishing in March is “weather dependent”! Although

there are some fantastic fishing opportunities this month, the gusty winds of spring often force us to keep the charter boats tied to the dock. However, when the breezes are light, and we can safely and comfortably reach the nearshore artificial reefs and wrecks, the action rarely disappoints. Delicious and hard fighting sheepshead are the primary target species when fishing these locations; however, catches of blackdrum are not uncommon. If you’d like to give type of fishing a try please join us on Friday the 24th for our individual sign up wreck fishing trip. A limited number of spots are available at $100 per angler. Hurry, and give us a call if you are interested in going as these spots will fill up fast! Our inshore flats will continue to host large schools of redfish around the lower stages of the tide offering some great sight fishing opportunities. Once again, some days will be too windy to be productive but when Mother Nature blesses us with the right conditions the action can be unbelievable!

On those days that are too windy for spending time on the saltwater you may consider doing a little pond fishing right here at Oldfield. As spring ushers in longer days and warmer temperatures our freshwater gamefish species begin to feed with reckless abandon. Largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish can be caught in all of our ponds. Some ponds, however, are more productive than others. Feel free to stop by the Outfitters Center and we’ll be happy to discuss our pond system and how to most effectively fish it! Also, check out the Outfitters website at www.oldfieldoutfitterscenter.com and go to the “Boating and Fishing” page for information about our ponds and topographical maps of each.

Go to the Members Site Calendar to event details and to RSVP!

EAGLES NEST BOAT TOURWednesday, March 8 | 1 - 4 p.m. | $50 per personJoin Capt. Jason and Naturalist Jill for a boat tour of 5 active Bald Eagles nests located on the waters of the Port Royal Sound Estuary System. Please register by calling or emailing the Outfitters Center at 843.645.4604 or [email protected]

GROUP SPORTING CLAYS SHOOTWednesday, March 22 | 1 - 5 p.m. | $50 per person = includes clays and gun rental if needed. Shells are available but not included | Please register by calling or emailing the Outfitters Center at 843.645.4604 or [email protected]

GROUP SHEEPSHEAD FISHING TRIPFriday, March 24 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | $100 per person | Please register by calling or emailing the Outfitters Center at 843.645.4604 or [email protected] | Space is limited!

SECOND SATURDAY NATURE WALK Saturday, March 11 | 9:15 - 11:15 a.m.| Adults and Families | Meet at the Outfitters | No charge Call or email the Outfitters Center before Friday, March 10 to let the Outfitter’s Staff know you’d like to attend. 645-4604 or [email protected]

NATURE KNOWLEDGE GUEST SPEAKERTuesday, March 14 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. (member bar and appetizers 5:30 p.m.; speaker 6 p.m.) | Outfitters Porch | No chargeCall or email the Outfitters Center before Friday, March 10 to let the Outfitter’s Staff know you’d like to attend. 645-4604 or [email protected]

ECO-RIVER CRUISEWednesday, March 15 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Adults and families | Meet at the Outfitters| No chargeReserve your spot soon by calling the Outfitters at 645-4604 or email [email protected].

FOURTH FRIDAY FIELD TRIP: COASTAL GEORGIA BOTANICAL GARDENFriday, March 24 | 9:15a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (times approximate)|Meet at the Outfitters| $5 admission fee and lunch cost optionalPlan to join the group for this fun and exciting trip! For more information or to let Jill know you’d like to attend call or email the Outfitters Center before Tuesday, March 21 at 645-4604 or [email protected].

FIRST PADDLE OF 2017Saturday, March 25 |2 - 4 p.m.| Adults and Families | Meet at the Outfitters| No chargeCall or email the Outfitters Center before Thursday, March 23 to let the Outfitter’s Staff know you’d like to attend. 645-4604 or [email protected]

FLY FISHING FILM TOURSaturday, March 25 at the Clubhouse| Bar Service Available | Doors open at 5 p.m., the films start at 7 p.m. | $15 per ticketJoin us for an evening of award winning short fly fishing films shot in some of the most scenic locations on the planet. Purchase your ticket by calling or emailing the Outfitters Center at 843.645.4604 or [email protected]

BEAUFORT BOAT CARAVANThursday, March 30 | 10a.m - 4 p.m. | $60 per person for those riding on the Oldfield boatLoad up your boats and cruise with Capt. Jason to historic downtown Beaufort. There are a limited number of spots for members to ride along on the Oldfield boat. Please register by calling or emailing the Outfitters Center at 843.645.4604 or [email protected]


Jill KombrinkNaturalistBeing Sustainable is Attainable…Helpful tips to a “Green” lawn

Well, it’s March so technically winter is behind us and spring has arrived. When you think spring do you think lawn care? Maybe not but now is the time to begin. Advice on proper lawn care is a huge topic with too much information to share here but I still wanted to cover the basics as we strive for sustainability in all aspects of our community both in the common areas and at our own homes. You may be wondering what a green lawn has to do with being sustainable. When a lawn is properly maintained it will require less water and less chemicals to keep it looking good.

I am not a landscaper or lawn care expert but a site I most often refer to for trustworthy information is the Clemson Cooperative Extension. I’ve simply highlighted some of the major aspects of environmentally friendly lawn care here and for more detailed instructions you can go to their site at http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic or feel free to ask me as well. One thing you will not find on the site is specific product recommendations. One of the goals of the Sustainable committee is to create an information packet for Oldfield homeowners containing the information listed here in more detail but also to include a recommended product guide that could be used for homeowners or lawn care companies as well. We’ll be presenting these ideas and more in an upcoming Sustainable information meeting on March 23, from 5-6:00 p.m. at the clubhouse where we’ll look forward to hearing your ideas as well.

To begin, it’s important to select the right type of turfgrass that will thrive in our region but will also meet your needs. Do you want a showcase lawn? How much time and money do you want to spend maintaining your lawn? And what are the limitations of your area based on soil, drainage, and amount of sunlight. Two of the most common, low-maintenance types of grass in our area are St. Augustine and Centipede. Once the grass is in the maintenance stage it requires proper care with watering, mowing, aerating, fertilizing and pest control and I’ve bulleted a quick reference on these below.Like all living plants water is necessary for survival but there are right and wrong ways to go about it. Some tips to avoid over-watering areManually set your sprinkler system so you


ask what her tips for success would be and she shared the following. Soil testing is an important first step along with choosing the right plant for the space based on future size and sunlight requirements. Before planting add organic matter to the soil like composted material and build the bed up for proper drainage. The Shoemakers are not only knowledgeable but I also appreciate all the volunteer projects they’ve helped out on from replacing bluebird houses, to greenhouse repair and litter pick-ups.Thank you Shoemaker's!

Sustainability Spotlight The Shoemaker’s The theme for this month’s article and Sustainability Spotlight is “Green” lawn care and gardening which is why I immediately thought of the Shoemakers. Nancy and Bob are part-time residents from Maryland and have lived in Oldfield for 9 years. They chose their lot because of the Live Oaks and natural area in their backyard and made sure to take precautions when planning the footprint of the house based on the trees canopy. Besides the expertise from being a Master Gardener, Nancy’s passion shows through when she talks about planting and gardening. Figuring out what grows well in 2 different planting zones has been a challenge and she’s quick to point out that just because a plant is said to be native and do well here in the Low Country it’s not always true. Of course, I had to

decide when the water will come on.Water deep and rarely, rather than short periods more often and preferably in the morning.Let the lawn “show” you when it needs water and consider watering only the areas that need it.

Mowing directly affects the health and quality of a lawn.Mow regularly and keep a consistent average height. Avoid cutting off more than one-third at one time. This will stop the roots from growing and will then require more water. If you want to maintain a 2-inch lawn then mow when the grass reaches 3 inches high.Preferably return grass clippings to the lawn. They contain nutrients your grass needs.Aerating will help reduce soil compaction which can severely restrict turfgrass growth. When the top 4-6 inches of soil become compressed it tends to hold more water instead of infiltrating through it causing increased run-off, more thatch and restricting oxygen levels. Fertilizers are used to give plants the nutrients that are not supplied by the soil. A soil test is strongly encouraged to give you the recommended amount and type of fertilizer.

Understanding nutrient requirements, how to choose the correct fertilizer and how and when to apply it is an article in itself so please refer to the Clemson site for more helpful advice.

Finally, pest management is important to protect your lawn but that doesn’t necessarily mean to completely eliminate a pest. By following the steps listed above to maintain a healthy lawn you’ll reduce the chance of infestations. If there is a problem then make sure to correctly identify the pest and then make the decision if pesticide is necessary and which kind will be most effective.

Here’s to your “green” lawn this spring!

GOLF SHOP Tee Times/Clinic Reservations 843.645.4601Tues - Sun 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Tues | Thu | Fri | SatPractice Range 7:30 a.m. - duskSun & WedPractice Range 7:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m.

GOLF CLUBHOUSEReservations and Information 843.645.4600

MAGNOLIA GRILL For Reservations: 843.707.2982 843.379.5054Tues-Sun | Lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Tues-Sun | Bar Hours 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Tues | Casual Tues Dinner 6 - 7:30 p.m.Tues | Happy Hour 4 - 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at the Grill 5:30 – 8 p.m.

RIVER CLUB Reservations (Friday Dinner) 843.645.4600 Friday Dinner (Select Dates):

5:30 - 8 p.m.After hours: 843.645.4618

EQUESTRIAN CENTER Reservations & Information 843.645.2015Tues - Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

GREETER’S STORE 843.645.4630Mon-Tues ClosedWed-Fri 11 – 5 p.m.Sat 10 – 5 p.m.Sun 1 – 5 p.m.

OUTFITTERS CENTERReservations and Information 843.645.4604Tue - Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(other hours by appointment)

SALES OFFICEToll Free: 866.653.3435Phone: 843.645.2530Fax: 843.645.2531Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Mon-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SECURITYFront Gate 843.379.2517Gate Cell Phone 843.540.7063Patrol Cell Phone 843.540.1368Fax 843.645.9990Please contact a member of the front gate security team in case of an emergency or to request a pass for any guests coming to your home or meeting you at one of the Club facilities.

SPORTS CLUBInformation 843.645.4610Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Tues - Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.To enter the Club during non-staffed hours, pleaseobtain a keyless entry card from a member of theSports Club staff.

CLUB STAFFCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER David Drury, CCM [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & FIRST IMPRESSIONSLucy [email protected] DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBER SERVICESDebra [email protected] DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & ARB ADMINISTRATOR Lesa [email protected] CLUBHOUSE MANAGERCharlie [email protected] EXECUTIVE CHEFJason [email protected]

PRIVATE EVENTS DIRECTORDanielle [email protected]

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONALKevin Hankey, PGA [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF GROUNDSBrian [email protected] EQUESTRIAN DIRECTORKarah [email protected] OUTFITTERS CENTER DIRECTOR / HEAD RIVER PROCapt. Jason [email protected] NATURALISTJill [email protected] SPORTS CLUB DIRECTORMona Ward, A.F.P.A. [email protected] DIRECTOR OF TENNISPaul Louw, PTR Professional [email protected] DIRECTOR OF SECURITYTim [email protected]

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