A Sapelo Hammock Golf Club Newsletter January 2019

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Sapelo Hammock Golf Club January Newsletter

1354 Marshview Drive NE · Shellman Bluff, GA 31331

From the GM:

Happy New Year to all of our Owners, Members and friends of Sapelo Hammock

Golf Club ! It’s time to give thanks and recognize those that have given so much to

Sapelo Hammock. 2018 was a fantastic year at Sapelo and where we are to kickoff

2019 could have not been possible without the continued support and passion of

our owners and members. Without you, none of this would be possible. Secondly to

all of our volunteers and committee members who give of their time and energy to

help create the Sapelo experience. And to all of our friends who come to our golf

course and club for a day of fun and fellowship, we thank you for your continued

support.

As we head into January this year, the weather is a far cry from the snowfall of last

winter. The course is still green and in just tremendous condition. As always, many

thanks to our Director of Golf Course Operations, Chris Hankey and his staff for

the job they do. Without a doubt, we enjoyed the best playing conditions around

last year and can look to more of the same this year.

On the heels of a very successful Social calendar last year, the Social committee has

scheduled a nice variety of events planned each month. The 2019 calendar of events

is listed in this months newsletter as well as on the club’s website. As always, the

club’s website www.sapelohammockgolfclub.com is the best place to find the most

up to date information on all of our upcoming events.

This month we kick off the fun with the inaugural “First Friday” social hour on

January 4. Come out and enjoys drink specials, pizza and games. That will be

followed up on the January 19 with our first “Chili Cook-off”. Come out and see

what our local chefs have to offer!

My thanks again and I am privileged to serve as your General Manager & Director of

Golf.

Happy New Year!

Jim Mancill, PGA

General Manager/Director of Golf

From the Course:

Happy New Year everyone! It’s hard to believe another year has passed, time really

does fly. As we look back on 2018 it certainly was an eventful and historic year for

the club.

Although we experienced a rainfall deficit for most of the year, during November

and December we received enough rain to make most of it up and end up almost

normal for this year’s total. As I have said before our course conditions depend

heavily on rain, and as long as we get it, the course will thrive.

One of the most important events of 2018 was the purchase of equipment for golf

course maintenance. It has made a tremendous difference not only in the quality of

cut, but also the speed in which we mow. Many of you have commented on the

improvements, especially the cut in our roughs. My thanks to all the owners who

made this possible.

As we look forward to 2019 my staff and I are excited about the opportunity to

further improve the course. A lot has been accomplished over the past 5 years, but

we are not where we need to be yet. Are we closer than we were? Absolutely, but the

challenge continues. Even with budget constraints we will strive to make

improvements and provide the best possible conditions day I and day out.

I can’t say enough about the financial commitment that was made this year, and

continues on. None of the success or improvements to the course would have been

possible without it. My thanks to all of you for the positive comments and support

we receive year after year. I wish all of you a Happy New Year and I look forward to

another successful season in 2019.

Chris Hankey

Director of Golf Course Operations

Sapelo News & Notes

We are in the process of updating our handicap roster for the 2019 golf season. The fee for the upcoming season will again be $30 per person. If you are interested in continuing this service or may want to establish a handicap, please let us know by Tuesday, February 26. Your fee may be paid in cash, check or billed to your member account.

As a member club of the Georgia State Golf Association, along with the handicap service you will be entitled to all the benefits of membership in the GSGA.

If you have any questions, or need any additional information about the service, please give us a call.

2019 Handicap Program

2018 GSGA Most Improved Golfers (Sapelo Hammock GC)

Men’s

Hank BoardmanShellman Bluff, GA

Women’s

Debra KelleyBrunswick, GA

Junior

Samuel CookFitzgerald, GA

New for 2019

~ Sapelo Hammock Golf Cards ~We are pleased to introduce the newest way to enjoy

Sapelo Hammock Golf Club. Discounted golf packages including cart!

Sapelo River Card(20 rounds of golf including cart)

Save up to 20% on your rounds of golf

$750.00 + tax

Sapelo Lighthouse Card(40 rounds of golf including cart)

Save up to 30% on your rounds of golf

$1,320.00 + tax

Purchase now and receive 10% off during this introductory offerMay not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Discount ends February 28

Saturday, January 19Hope you’ll be joining us

Call the Club 912-832-4653 to sign up

Staying in Golf Shape

Back by popular demand, the following golf stretching programwas first run last January and will help you will not onlyincrease your power and reduce the risk of injury, but it willalso help you to maintain a more consistent swing pattern.

The golf stretching program set out below is designed to be completed either on days youaren’t playing or after a round. It is not a suitable program to use as a warm up and there isa good reason for that…This stretching program consists of static stretching exercises. While this is the best type ofstretching for increasing range of motion it can compromise power immediately afterwards.Just as lifting heavy weights just before a game would leave your muscles temporarily tiredand weak (even though they adapt to become stronger over time), static stretchingimmediately prior to teeing off can also negatively effect your shot distance and swingmechanics.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guidelines

• You should be completely warm before starting

this routine. Do 5-10 minutes of brisk walking

or jogging on the spot to increase heart rate

and pump blood to the major muscle groups.

• Perform the stretches in the order below.

• Hold each stretch for 20 seconds, relax and

then repeat for another 20 seconds before

moving on to the next stretch.

• The muscle group being stretched should feel

slightly tight diminishing as you hold the

stretch.

• Cease the stretch immediately if you feel any

pain or if tightness increases as you stretch.

• Remember to breathe as this promotes

relaxation and prevents an increase in blood

pressure!

• Perform this routine a minimum of 3 days a

week for 6 weeks.

Start with some arm circles – perhaps 10 clockwise

and 10 counter-clockwise. Next do some twisting

from side to side – keep your feet shoulder width

apart, place your hands on your hips or at chest

height and turn from side to side 15-20 times.

These dynamic stretches just help to increase

blood flow and loosen joints before moving onto

the static stretches.

Shoulder & Chest Stretch

This can be performed kneeling or standing. Clasp

hands behind back and straighten arms. Raise

hands as high as possible and bend forward from

the waist and hold.

Shoulder Stretch

Place one arm straight across chest. place hand on

elbow and pull arm towards chest and hold.

Repeat with other arm.

Triceps Stretch

Place one hand behind back with elbow in air.

Place other hand on elbow and gently pull

towards head. Hold and repeat with other arm.

Golf Stretching Program

Chest Stretch (Wall)

Place an outstretched arm against a wall or

doorway and lean forward with that shoulder. You

should feel a stretch in your chest when you lean

forward. Hold and repeat for same arm then

repeat 2 stretches for other arm.

Back Stretch

• Start by kneeling on the ground with your arms

out in front of you.

• Slide your arms further away and slowly shift

your hips back towards your feet until a

comfortable stretch is felt.

• Now slide your hands to the right until a stretch

is felt down the side of your torso. Repeat to

the left.

Low Back Stretch

• Lie on back with right knee drawn toward chest.

• Slowly bring bent leg across body until a stretch

is felt in the lower back and hip area.

• Remember to keep shoulders squared and flat

on ground at all times. Bottom leg should be

bent so that your knees are aligned.

Butterfly Stretch

• Sit in upright position and place heels together.

• Spread knees apart and pull feet toward groin

until a stretch is felt in groin and inner thigh.

• Remember to keep low back straight to

emphasize stretch.

Hamstring Stretch

• Sit in upright position. Tuck foot near groin with

opposite leg straight.

• Bending from the hips and leading with the

chest, reach down until a stretch is felt in back

of thigh.

• Remember to keep the low back straight to

isolate stretch in hamstring

Quad Stretch

• Standing with a shoulder width stance and

hang onto an object for support.

• Bring one foot up and grab with your hand.

• Pull your foot up until you feel a stretch on the

front of your thigh.

• Hold, relax and repeat before changing legs.

Forearm/Wrist Stretch

Stand with your right arm extended straight out.

Pull back your fingers with the other hand until

you feel a stretch in your forearm. Hold, repeat

and then repeat 2 stretches on other arm.

These golf stretching exercise, performed

regularly will help to promote relaxation in the

muscles. This has the added benefit of also

increasing body awareness, which is so important

for maintain a consistent swing pattern.

Additionally, the more a muscle group can relax,

the more forcefully its opposing muscles group

can contract. Coupled with a suitable strength

training program these golf stretching exercises

will help to increase you power with every club.

2019 Event CalendarJanuary

First Friday Social Hour…..…………………………………………………………….…………………January 4Owner/Member Chili Cook-off…………………………………………………………..……….January 19

FebruaryFirst Friday Social Hour…………………………………………………………………….…………..February 1Owner/Member Valentine’s Day Dinner…….….…………………………………………February 14MGA “Hog Roast”…………………………………………………………………………….…………February 22

MarchFirst Friday Social Hour ………………………………………………………….………………………….March 1McIntosh County Chamber Golf Tournament…………………………………………........March 9(9:00 am shotgun)Owner/Member “Italian Night” Dinner………………………………………………….………..March 15SwingThoughtTOUR…..…………........................................................................March 27 ~ 29

AprilFirst Friday Social Hour ………………………………………………………….…………………………….April 5Owner/Member Cajun Dinner……..…………………………..…………..……………………........April 19

MaySWGA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….May 2(9:00 am shotgun)First Friday Social Hour ……………………………………………………………………….………………..May 3McIntosh County Academy Senior Prom…………………………………………………..………..May 4CADDA Outing ……………………………………………………………………………….………………..May 10(12:30 pm shotgun)Owner/Member “BBQ Dinner”..………………………………………………………..…………….May 17McIntosh County Sheriffs Outing………………………………….…………………………….……May 18(9 am shotgun)SEGA Seniors…………………………………………………………….………….…………………….…….May 20

2019 Event CalendarJune

NeSmith Chevrolet Couples Event…………………………………………………………………… June 1Junior Golf Camp I……………………………………………………………………………………...…….June 3 ~ 6First Friday Social Hour………………………………………………………………………………..……….June 7Greens Aerification…………………………………………….…..……………………………….……June 10 ~ 13Owner/Member “Burger Night”.……….……………………………………………………………….June 21

JulyAnnual Sapelo Flag Tournament.......................................................................................July 4First Friday Social Hour………………………………………………………………………………………….July 5Junior Golf Camp II…….……….…………………………………………………...…………………...July 15 ~ 18Owner/Member “Mexican Night”……………..…………………………………………………………July 19

AugustFirst Friday Social Hour …………………………………………….………..….…………………….….August 2Owner/Member “Seafood Night”….………………………..……..…………………………...August 16

SeptemberFirst Friday Social Hour ………………………………………………………….…………………September 6Owner/Member "Bring Your Own Steak” Night….…………..…………......September 20

OctoberFirst Friday Social Hour………………………………………………………………………………….October 4SNF Golf Outing…………………………………………………………………………………….………October 5LGA Halloween Invitational………………………………………………………………………….October 22

NovemberFirst Friday Social Hour……………………………………………………………………………….November 1Owner/Member “Oyster Roast”……………………………………………..………………..November 157th Annual Keith Swindell ~ Harry Long Benefit Tournament…............November 16

2019 Event CalendarDecember

First Friday Social Hour……………………………………………………………………………….December 6Owner/Member “Christmas Dinner”………….……………………………..……………..December 19

Sapelo Hammock Golf Club · 1354 Marshview Drive NE · Shellman Bluff, GA 31331

912-832-4653

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