Our Members

L-R: PETER BUSCH, BOB KELLY, AND BOB & CHERYL WHILES. From Cheryl Whiles: October 16 was another fun day of playing golf with Gulf Coast News anchor, Peter Busch, and our own Bob Kelly. From Holly Osler: Pat Lonergan arranged a visit to the Wisteria Tea Room for some HP ladies. SEATED (L-R): KATHY HAZARD, […]

THE PUTTMEN ON THE PRACTICE GREEN. Want to improve your putting, have some fun, and potentially win a few quarters along the way? Then come join The Puttmen for some spirited putting and good camaraderie each week. This informal group, under the stewardship of longtime HP member and legendary putter Dave Drinkwater, has been meeting […]

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WITH ERIC, BROOKE, AND KRISTINE – A SPECIAL DAY CELEBRATING FAMILY As a way to stay active, social, and have fun indoors during long winter months in Savage, Minnesota, Heritage Palms’ new golf teaching pro, Kristine Bonham, played basketball. In middle school, her teammates invited Kristine to play golf in the summers […]

On June 9, the HP Board of Directors distributed its annual Operations Survey through Club Benchmarking, a nationally recognized company that provides data and analysis for private clubs across the country. This member survey has become an important part of our culture—serving as a “report card” from our members on how well we are meeting […]

DAN BECKER We’ve been very fortunate to have a great staff of rangers and starters over the years. Some have been with us for over a decade. This is another example of why HP is such a special place for members. We appreciate all of their efforts to make your round of golf a better […]

The HP Book Club will meet on Friday, November 21, at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Center to discuss Time of the Child by Niall Williams. This finely crafted novel, set in the fictional town of Faha, Ireland, in 1962, explores the themes of second chances, humanity and familial love. The lives of the town’s […]

In recent years, a new star has emerged on the courts across the United States and around the world—pickleball. This fast-growing sport has captured the attention of athletes, retirees, kids, and entire families. But while pickleball is gaining fans at a record pace, many still wonder: What makes it so appealing? And how does it […]

WE WERE ABLE TO SEE MY FAVORITE, NOVAK DJOKOVIC PLAY, AND WIN. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO SEE CARLOS ALCAREZ PLAY IN THE QUARTERS, AND WERE ALSO ABLE TO WATCH HIM CLOSE-UP DURING PRACTICE From Jan Donaldson: My daughter, Katie, and I attended the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament on September 2 and 3rd in Flushing, […]

Gwen’s Wish was created to honor Gwen Berestecki’s legacy of giving back through tennis. Thanks to the generosity of HPGCC members last March, the program is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes. The following is an update provided by Paul A. D’Amico, II, USPTA – Elite Pro, and the Executive […]