2023 GOLF SCHEDULE
Table of Contents WELCOME......................................................................5 AGRONOMY..............................................................6-11 TOURNAMENTS......................................................12-23
NINE, WINE AND DINE.........................................24-25 LADIES..................................................................26-29 JUNIORS................................................................30-35 CLINICS................................................................36-39 FITTING DAYS............................................................40 HOMETOWN LENDERS CHAMPIONSHIP...................41
Welcome
TO THE 2023 GOLF SEASON
Welcome to the 2023 golf season at The Ledges. We are excited to introduce our golf programs for 2023. With a new year comes hope for more opportunity to play and improve our golf games. Included in this booklet will be all of our instruction opportunities as well as our full schedule of events. We have added a couple of new events to this year’s calendar, so make sure you go all the way through it and pencil in where you might want to participate. I want to highlight a few of our events that comes from the growth of our ladies golf program. We are going to do a Sadie Hawkins Scramble where each lady will invite three gentlemen to form a team for a scramble. We have also added a Couples Club Championship to the calendar. The Golf Professional Staff wants to thank you for all your support and we can’t wait to see all of you out on the course on a regular basis this season.
Rob Clark, PGA Director of Golf
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AGRONOMY
Agronomy Welcome
FROM JIM HOWELL
The Ledges Agronomy team is looking forward to the 2023 golf season. We are pleased to welcome two new hires to the Agronomy department, Wyatt Kotary as Superintendent and Trandon Ailey as First Assistant Superintendent.
Through our continuous improvements, it is our mission to not only make The Ledges the number one course in the state, but a course our membership is proud to call home.
There are a few things that you, the golfer, can do to help us all achieve that mission.
Rake bunkers after hitting in them.
Repair ball marks on the greens.
Use sand in carts to fill divots.
Thank you as we work together to make The Ledges the best it can be. We truly hope you enjoy this golf season.
Jim Howell Director of Agronomy
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AGRONOMY SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY
• Aerify greens, tees, approaches
• The golf course will be closed February 21 and 22
MARCH
• Pre-emerge golf course
APRIL
• Preparation for Korn Ferry Tournament
MAY
• Breakdown of Korn Ferry Tournament
• Ninja tine greens
• Top dress greens
• Preparation for Member Guest Cliffhanger
• The golf course will be closed May 30
JUNE
• Ninja tine greens
• Top dress greens
JULY
• Spray fairways and tees
• Ninja tine greens
• Top dress greens
• Aerify and verti cut fairways
AUGUST
• Ninja tine greens
• Top dress greens
• Aerify greens, tees, approaches
• The golf course will be closed August 15 and 16
SEPTEMBER
• Vertical mow of greens, tees and approaches
• The golf course will be closed September 5
OCTOBER
• Large patch application on fairways and tees
NOVEMBER
• Second large patch application on fairways and tees
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TOURNAMENTS
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
SEASON LONG
Entry: $150 per team
Open to the first 32 two-man teams to sign up. Net tournament with 80% of the player’s handicaps.
Pairings Party: April 13
Rounds Begin: April 15
DEADLINES:
Round 1: May 15 Round 2: June 19
Round 3: July 24 Semi-Finals: August 2
Finals: August 15
Payouts in Pro-Shop Credit
Winner: 40%, Runner Up: 30%, Semi-Finalist: 15%
SUPERINTENDENT’S REVENGE
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Entry: $50 per player
Director of Agronomy Jim Howell is making plans to create mayhem on the course with difficult pin locations, random surprises and obstacles. See if your team has what it takes! Make your own four-some, or sign up individually and we will pair you.
THE REUNION
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Entry: $75 per player
Our Opening Day tournament will be a modified Stableford with each player paired with a partner from the Master’s Field. Each player’s quota will be their handicap subtracted from 36. Players will play their own ball.
POINTS:
Bogey: 1, Par: 2, Birdie: 4, Eagle 6, Double-Eagle: 8
NEW! SADIE HAWKINS SCRAMBLE
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2:30 PM SHOTGUN START
Entry: $50 per person
Teams must be comprised of 1 female and 3 male participants. Drinks will be provided on the course, with dinner and awards following play.
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THE CLIFFHANGER MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT
JUNE 1 -3
Entry: $1,100 per team
The Ledges signature golf tournament, the Member Guest Cliffhanger, is the most anticipated event of the year. The rivalry paired with premier social events makes for an unforgettable three-day experience.
Due to the expansive number of member entries, the field will be determined by a lottery system. All entry forms must be turned in by March 1 and the lottery will take place March 2, at 5:00 p.m.
THE LEDGES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 7 - 9
Entry: $25 per player
Each July, Ledges golfers across all categories hit the links for their chance to be crowned Club Champion. This is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together golfers from across the club.
The Championship will have five divisions: Mens, Ladies, Senior, Super Senior, and Flighted
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NEW! COUPLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Entry: $100 per couple
Join us for an afternoon shamble, scramble and best ball with your better half. Dinner and awards will follow play.
THE MEMBER-MEMBER BATTLE
AUGUST 12 - 13
Entry: $175 per player
With four nine hole matches, and a luau-themed social event, The Battle has become a signature golf tournament at the club. Each match will consist of a new format in this fun yet challenging tournament. Awards will follow play on Sunday.
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FALL MEMBER GUEST
OCTOBER 5-6
Entry: $1,000 per team
There is nothing like fall at The Ledges. Enjoy superb weather and great course conditions at our Fall Member Guest Tournament. Members may invite up to three guests or pair up with another member and their guests to form a team of four. Dinner will be served after play on Thursday.
Lunch and awards will be held after play on Friday.
LADIES MEMBER GUEST
OCTOBER 17-18
Entry: $125 per player
Ladies, this one is just for you! Create any combination of a four-person member-guest team for this scramble.
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APRIL 21
STEP ASIDE SCRAMBLE
MAY 26
POKER NIGHT
JUNE 16
JACK AND JILL
JUNE 30
FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE
JULY 14
TEAM SCRAMBLE
JULY 28
STEP ASIDE SCRAMBLE
AUGUST 18
JACK AND JILL
SEPTEMBER 15
PAR 3 SCRAMBLE
OCTOBER 13
TEAM SCRAMBLE
NINE, WINE & DINE
PLAY BETWEEN 3 AND 5 P.M. DINNER SERVED AT 7 P.M.
$60 per couple
Nine, Wine and Dine is a social golf event, where couples compete in teams of four. Dinner and wine follow play. Reservations must be made by noon the day of the event.
As seen in The Scout Guide
LADIES GOLF
GOLF CLINICS LEDGES LADIES
2023 is the year for Ladies Golf. We are excited to launch a new program with a goal of getting more ladies comfortable with being on the golf course consistently. With three skill levels and four class options to choose from, instruction and drills will be highly focused and targeted for each group.
Registration is now open and clinics begin the first week of May. Clinics are $100 per month.
Join us on Wednesday, March 8, at 5:00 p.m., for a Meet and Greet Kickoff Party and Trunk Show.
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BEGINNER GROUP
WEDNESDAYS 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Beginning with basic fundamentals, this group is designed for women brand new to the game of golf. May and June will be spent learning how to make consistent contact with the ball, followed by an introduction to the golf course in July. August will be spent playing on the golf course and by September the group will be ready for friendly competition.
INTERMEDIATE GROUPS
TWO OPTIONS
THURSDAYS 5:30-7:00 P.M., OR FRIDAYS 9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
Designed for ladies who have completed one year of clinics, this class will sharpen skills with a focus on improving contact. May will be spent with refresher lessons on basic fundamentals, followed by swing-based drills in June. The focus in July will be golf course management, learning when to hit which club to make the best possible scores. In the past, August and September have been spent playing group scrambles - not this year. The focus of August and September will be playing your own ball.
ADVANCED GROUP
THURSDAYS 10:00-11:30 A.M.
Designed for ladies who have completed two or more years of clinics and experienced players, this group will be on the course each week playing their own ball. Instruction will place an emphasis on consistency and confidence.
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As seen in The Scout Guide
JUNIORS
LA JUNIORS
The LA Juniors is The Ledges golf team, broken into two groups based on age and ability. The Rising Stars is for younger, more beginner golfers while the Elites are for those who are ready to begin playing golf as a league. Golfers will be placed into a group after registration.
Rising Stars practice on Tuesdays from 4 until 6 p.m., during the school year, and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., during summer.
Elites practice Thursdays from 4 until 6 p.m., during the school year and 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., during the summer and Saturdays from 2 until 4 p.m., during the school year and summer.
LA Juniors is $100 per month for Rising Stars, and $200 per month for Elites.
Golf begins the week of March 21.
Sign up by emailing Zach Weaver at zweaver@theledges.com
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JUNIOR GOLF SUMMER CAMPS
JUNE14-16, 9AM-1PM
JULY 17-19, 9AM-1PM
$250 per golfer
Junior Golf Summer Camp, offered in June and again in July will include two hours of golf, followed by two hours of pool time with lunch under the care of certified lifeguards.
Juniors will receive valuable instruction each day by our PGA golf professionals. A fun learning environment will include lessons on full swing, putting, chipping, bunker play, and pitching, all accompanied by games and skills challenges.
Open to ages 5-14
Register by calling the Pro-Shop at 256-883-4191
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BOCKING GOLF CLINICS
Each clinic is led by Director of Instruction at The Ledges and PGA’s “Teacher of the Year” for the Alabama NW Florida section, Craig Bocking.
PUTTER AIM COACHING CLASS
MARCH 2, 5:30-6:30 PM • SEPTEMBER 23, 4-5 PM
Learn to better aim the putter by correcting possible issues like eye dominance and putter length. $100
PUTTING COACHING SERIES
MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-6:30 PM • OCTOBER 5, 12, 18, 26, 5:30-6:30 PM
This series will cover putter evaluation, stroke fundamentals, speed management and will conclude with improved strokes and strategies. $300
ON-COURSE COACHING SERIES
MARCH 14, APRIL 4, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
This series is for players with a 30-36 handicap. Learn where and why you are throwing away costly strokes on the course. $300
ON-COURSE COACHING SERIES
MARCH 21, APRIL 11, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
This series is for players with a 20 handicap looking to lower it to 15. Learn where and why you are throwing away costly strokes on the course. $300
PRACTICE COACHING SERIES
APRIL 15 & 22, 4-5 PM
This series will uncover how to make the most out of practice time through strategies, drills and games. $250
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ON-COURSE COACHING SERIES
APRIL 18, MAY 28, 4:30-6:30 PM
This series is for players with a 10 handicap looking to break 80. Learn where and why you are throwing away costly strokes on the course. $300
FULL SWING SERIES
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-6:30 PM • SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30-6:30 PM
Better understand full swing tendencies through a screening and ground mechanic analysis. $300
SHORT GAME COACHING SERIES
MAY 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-6:30 PM • JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-6:30 PM
Learn sound fundamentals and techniques to get the ball in the hole from anywhere less than your full swing with your wedges. The focus will be on wedge play, bump and run, finesse shot, bunker play and the hinge and hold shot. $300
AIMPOINT GREEN READING
MAY 13, 2-4 PM
JUNE 17, 4-6 PM
OCTOBER 28, 9-11 AM
SEPTEMBER 30, 4-6 PM
Discover a green reading system that teachers how to accurately predict putt breaks. $250
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLASS
JULY 15, 4-5 PM
Using 3D technology, this class will help you hit more fairways with the driver. $100
AIMPOINT SPEED CLASS
JUNE 24, 5-6 PM
Understand changing speed conditions, uphill and downhill adjustments, and how to train. $100
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CUSTOM FITTINGS
This year we will be offering custom fitting events with the industry’s top suppliers. These events will bring the best fitting experiences directly to you with certified fitters and a complete lineup of the newest products. Each event is by appointment only. Please email Rob Clark at rclark@theledges.com to secure a time.
CALLAWAY FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 10AM - 3PM
TAYLORMADE FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 9AM - 2PM
MIZUNO FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 10AM - 2PM
CALLAWAY FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 10AM - 3PM
TAYLORMADE FITTING EVENT
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 9AM - 2PM
MIZUNO FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 10AM - 2PM
CALLAWAY FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 10AM - 3PM
TAYLORMADE FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 9AM - 2PM
MIZUNO FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 10AM - 2PM
CALLAWAY FITTING EVENT
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 10AM - 3PM
TAYLORMADE FITTING EVENT
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 9AM - 2PM
MIZUNO FITTING EVENT
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 10AM - 2PM
CALLAWAY FITTING EVENT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 10AM - 3PM
TAYLORMADE FITTING EVENT
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 9AM - 2PM
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