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Cliff Notes THE LEDGES

APRIL / MAY 2017

DIRECTORY CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Clubhouse: 256-883-0860 The Turn: 256-469-7753 Pro-Shop: 256-883-4191 The Ledges Guard House: 256-883-1901

C L U B H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N Dining Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Golf Course and Pro-Shop Monday: Closed Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - dark Administrative Offices Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Turn April 11 with full menu Swimming Pool May 13 weekends only, May 26 official opening

W E E K LY E V E N T S Tuesday Family Night Buffet 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Adults: $15.95++, Children 6-12: $8.95++ Children 5 & under: Free

Half Priced Bottles of Select Wines Wednesday and Saturday evenings Emergency Nine Begins at 3:00 p.m., every Thursday

S TA F F L I S T I N G Jim Ausley, Chief Operating Officer jausley@theledges.com • 256-469-7760 Terry Wilbanks, Director of Membership twilbanks@theledges.com • 256-469-7755 Rob Clark, Director of Golf rclark@theledges.com • 256-469-7767 Jim Howell, Director of Agronomy jhowell@theledges.com • 256-469-7770 Leigh Ann Evans, Club Administrator levans@theledges.com • 256-469-7759 Jon Zedonek, Clubhouse Manager jzedonek@theledges.com • 256-469-7763 Katie Martin, Director of Communications kmartin@theledges.com • 256-469-7761

Phillip Collier, Executive Chef pcollier@theledges.com • 256-469-7756 Arlene Zanlunghi, Event Coordinator azanlunghi@theledges.com • 256-469-7762 Adam Laird, Assistant Golf Professional alaird@theledges.com Jordan DeBonis, Assistant Golf Professional jdebonis@theledges.com Drew Atchley, First Assistant Superintendent datchley@theledges.com Allen Bates, Second Assistant Superintendent abates@theledges.com Beth Millich, Weekday Receptionist receptionist@theledges.com

Sunday Champagne Brunch 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

A complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa is included.

Adults: $19.95++, Children 6-12: $8.95++, Children 5 & under: Free

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MESSAGE Dear Members,

F R O M T H E CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Director of Membership Terry Wilbanks has started reaching out to members who do not frequently use

We are off to a great start in

the club and to former members who have resigned

2017. The first quarter of the

their membership citing lack of use as the reason and

year was very busy and we saw

inviting them to come up and experience the changes for

an increase in membership,

themselves. I encourage you to do the same. Part of the

dining and golf over the

benefit of being a member of a private club is being able

previous years. I feel confident

to select who you wish to spend your time with at the club.

that this trend will only

If you have friends and colleagues who would enjoy being

continue as we head into spring

part of The Ledges or know of members who have stopped

and more enjoyable weather.

using the club, then invite them to join you for dinner or a round of golf.

The staff has put together a fantastic calendar of events for the upcoming months. Whether you are an avid golfer, a foodie, or just want to relax with family and friends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, we have something unique for each of you. For a complete listing of dates and times for all events, please see the calendar towards the back of the newsletter.

Over the past two years we have worked very hard to build a

And finally, I'd like to remind you to make reservations for our Easter and Mother's Day Brunches. These events fill up quickly and both promise to be outstanding this year.

I look forward to seeing you at the club.

Jim Ausley, Chief Operating Officer

team that will create the type of environment, level of service

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

and attention to detail that is worthy to the membership of The

Timothy and Angela Gilbert

Ledges. While we have not arrived, I feel that we are on the right path and that has been reflected not just in the numbers, but in member's comments and overall satisfaction.

Bob and Tess Hill Todd and Karen MacLeod

I t a l i a n T h e m e d B u f f e t : April 11

C h i n e s e T h e m e d B u f f e t : May 9

Menu Highlights: Carved Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken,

Menu Highlights: Wuxi Style Pork Ribs, Cashew Chicken,

Soup Ribollita, Eggplant and Ricotta Lasagna,

General Tsoas Chicken, Shrimp Vermicelli, Egg Drop Soup,

Roman Saltimbocca and Veal Parmesan, Cioppino, Fontina Stuffed Meatballs with Grilled Polenta Artichoke and Potato Pie, Stuffed Broiled Roma Tomatoes, Parmesan Asparagus, Cauliflower SautĂŠe

Wonton Soup, Miso Honey Carrots, Fried Orange Rice Red Chili Spiced Napa Cabbage, Spring Rolls, Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli

Easter Brunch Sunday, April 16, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Easter Bunny will visit from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Carving Station: Smoked Pork Loin, New York Strip Loin, Lamb

Cold Station: Salad Bar, Grape Salad, Broccoli Salad, Orzo Salad, Mushroom and Artichoke Salad, Caprese Salad, International Cheese Display, Fruit Display, Seafood Display of Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Oysters, Scallop Ceviche, Tuna Sashimi, Smoked and Poached Salmon Display

Soup: She-Crab Bisque, Minestrone Soup

Entrées: Ledges Fried Chicken, Omelet Station, Salmon en Croute with Florentine Sauce, Classic Eggs Benedict, Seafood Tortellini with Champagne Caviar Cream Sauce

Sides: Potatoes Au Gratin, Corn Soufflé, Broccoli with Sauce Mornay, Wild Mushroom Asiago Bread Pudding, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Grand Dessert Display Ages 16 and older: $38.95++, Ages 13-15: $25.95++, Ages 6-12: $13.95++, Ages 5 and under: free 48-Hour Cancellation Policy

G O L F U P D AT E F R O M D I R E C T O R O F G O L F R O B C L A R K , P G A

It's time for golf! We are greening up and we have made it though another winter. We have so much going on this year for all golfers, so make sure you look at the golf booklet to keep up with all of the events. For those who have requested, we've listened and have created an all new Match Play Championship (Net Tournament) called King of the Mountain. This tournament will be held throughout the golf season so make sure you get signed up.

Our junior golf program has started and you will see many juniors around the course. I am expecting some good things from our juniors this year. If you have a junior who wants to be involved with the Junior Golf Club or Junior Golf League, you still have time to sign them up.

You will see some new faces in the golf shop this year. Many of you have had the chance to meet our new Assistant Golf Professionals Adam and Jordan, but we also have three interns coming in for the season. Kelsey Fallisch will be here the first week of April and will return to Florida Gulf Coast University for her finals and will be back ready to go the first week of May. Kelsey is a junior and spent last summer in Wisconsin at a very active club. She will bring a lot of energy and experience when it comes to playing and coaching juniors. Aron Walker will be here mid-May and is just finishing his freshman year at Western Kentucky University. He was a three year captain of his high school's golf team and worked at his hometown golf club in Indiana. Aron is excited to be coming to The Ledges where we will provide him with a great experience that will allow him to grow as he continues the PGM program. Last, we have Zach Dawson from North Dakota State University who has previously worked as an intern for AJGA. He was part of the team that ran our event and was impressed with our facility and program. Zach has extensive junior golf training and will be a huge asset to our operation this year. He is already in town and learning our operation.

April kicks off so many events for our golf season and we are excited to get them going. Opening Day, Alcatraz Cup, Emergency Nine, Nine, Wine and Dine and Family Big Break are all happening in April. Make sure you look through this newsletter to get all of the information on these events. If you have any questions regarding these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to us in any way.

Member/Guest invitations have gone out and we hope you will sign up to play this year. Last year we had to add a flight to the tournament because of the demand, so make sure you sign up early and reserve your spot.

The field will fill up quickly.

You'll want to make sure you take a minute to shop in the Golf Shop before the season begins. We have all kinds of new apparel in our shop including Peter Millar, Foot-Joy, F&G and Polo RLX, just to name a few. We've also added some colors and sizes to our popular Ledges t-shirts in both long and short sleeves.

With our bourbon and scotch tastings growing, we've started to carry Ledges logo etched bourbon and scotch glasses as well as beer pints with our logo. These would make great gifts, but would also be nice to have around the house too.

If you've been hiding all winter and have not heard the buzz about the Callaway Epic Driver, then you need to come by the shop and set up a time to demo one. We've tested the driver with the Trackman and I've seen everyone's numbers drastically improve. This is one of those drivers that is a must-try if you are looking for more distance. The new Jail Break technology produces on average 3 MPH more club head speed APRIL 29 and about 5 MPH ball speed 3:00 P.M. which equates to 10 or 15 more yards. It's a must! $25 per Junior Golf Club family

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$50 per non-Junior Golf Club family

Speaking of the Trackman, many of you have enjoyed the benefits of using the Trackman by signing up for a membership. I am exited to announce that Trackman will be adding a putting feature into the putting component. I saw it at the annual PGA Merchandise Show and it will be a strong tool for improving putting. If you have any questions about the Trackman or would like to learn more, you can reach out to our professional staff.

Memberships are $500 for the year and it gives you unlimited access to the Trackman along with an hour lesson where we will show you all you need to know and how to interpret the data.

I hope that after reading this, you will be excited to get out and play some golf. See you on the course.

THE LEDGES OPENING DAY Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 7:00 a.m. Breakfast • 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Modified Stableford with Master's Pairings Entry Fee: $75

THE BENEFITS OF USING A TRACKMAN JORDAN DEBONIS, PGA

As the golf season begins, many golfers begin thinking of ways to get their game into shape. A great way to prepare for the season is by utilizing all that the Trackman has to offer.

The Trackman will give you reliable

Everyone can benefit from looking at the numbers from the Trackman Launch Monitor, including us professionals. This device will give you a full analysis that can be broken down to help you understand everything about your golf swing.

any gaps you may have in your set. There

There are not many touring professionals who don't use this technology to improve in their game. Take Dustin Johnson, for example, the top ranked player in the world.

He found that his wedges were his weak spot in the game.

He bought a Trackman, spent months perfecting and getting his gapping issues taken care of and is now the best player in the world.

I find the Trackman helpful during club fittings and lessons because the numbers do not lie. Having clubs that fit your golf swing is very important. The key factors we would look at is ball speed, spin rate, smash factor, launch angle and club head speed.

numbers to provide an optimal set up for your game. During these club fittings, we can also get you the accurate numbers for each of your clubs so that you can fix is equipment out there that will fit with everyone's golf swing.

Teaching with the Trackman not only helps us golf professionals, but helps the student understand as well. As the student hits the golf balls, we can use the feedback that generates on our iPad, then go into full detail on why the golf ball had the flight that it did. A lot of problems that I see are club path issues not matching up with the face to path which could make for a very inconsistent ball flight. With our Trackman technology, we can get that information within seconds and provide you with drills and practice techniques to help fix the path or club face where needed.

Come see your professional staff and get your swing tuned up as the season starts to kick in! Don't forget that we do offer a Trackman membership which includes a full tutorial from the professional staff. You may use it whenever you want as long as it's not loaned out already.

ON THE COURSE WITH ADAM LAIRD As spring unfolds for the new golf season, we are gearing up for an excellent 2017! We are excited for this year's events, both old and new. The master calendar is now available on The Ledges website giving detailed information on all of our events. Please take a few moments and browse through the upcoming schedule. There is also good information on how to prepare for the season. Whether it's upgrading equipment, regripping, making an effort to walk more or get into better shape, we can all afford to set a goal for something during the 2017 golf season.

The warmer temperatures will enable our bodies to be looser and muscles to stretch easier, helping almost all golfers with mobility and rotation. These two keys can increase distance, promote better balance throughout the golf swing, as well as take away a few of those aches. Better mobility and rotation can also increase stamina during the round allowing us to be more focused later as we come down from the home stretch.

Here's a great drill that will increase shoulder turn and mobility to get everyone a few extra yards.

KING OF THE MOU N TA I N

1. Take a club across the shoulders and rotate just the upper body.

2. The lower body should stay very stable.

3. Do not sway or bend the lower body during the drill.

Match Play Championship April 1- July 31, 2017 Entry Fee: $50 per player

Keep in mind as we move forward that our Junior Golf Club and PGA Junior League are both great golf programs for junior golfers. We will continue to grow and develop our program to be the best product offered. Please stop by the Golf Shop to get more information and a signup form.

POOL AND TURN OPENING POOL: May 13 weekends only, May 26 official opening TURN: April 11 with full menu

Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Menu Highlights: Carving Station with Stuffed Pork Roulade, Beef Wellington, Roast Turkey Salad Bar, Ambrosia, Seafood Salad, Potato Salad, Antipasto Display International Cheese and Fruit Display Smoked and Poached Salmon Display, Chilled Seafood Display Roast Heirloom Tomato and Chèvre, Lobster Bisque Chicken Chardonnay with Artichoke Cream Sauce Spring Vegetable Lasagna, Crab Stuffed Fish in Brie Sauce Shrimp Pasta Pistou with Ravioli Eggs Benedict Sardou Style, Omlette Station with Bacon, Sausage and Biscuits Sweet Corn Fritters, Cheese Blintzs, Crepes Normandy

Ages 16 and older: $38.95++, Ages 13-15: $25.95++, Ages 6-12: $13.95++ Ages 5 and under: free 48-Hour Cancellation Policy

THE LEDGES JUNIOR GOLF The Ledges Junior Golf Club (LJGC) is a structured golf program that offers instructional, recreational and competitive golf activities for youth between the ages of 5 and 18. The LJGC is open to children and grandchildren of Ledges golf members.

The fee of the 2017 LJGC is $300 per junior. This is a one time payment made at the time of registration. If your child is also participating in the PGA Junior League there is an additional fee of $75.

PGA Junior League Golf is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, between the ages of 7 and 13, to learn and enjoy the game of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals. Like many other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends.

Players of all abilities are welcome.

COURSE UPDATE F R O M

D I R E CTO R O F AGRO N O M Y J IM H OW E LL

The agronomy team has accomplished many of our goals during the so called "off season." For the most part, the weather has cooperated allowing us to complete our projects. The largest project we've completed is the Bermuda grass removal in number 10 fairway. The good stand of the Bermuda removed was installed in several areas of the rough and along paths to improve the course's visual appearance and playing conditions. The crew will continue Bermuda removal on 18, followed by 7 and 8 fairways. Our goal is to have this program completed by May 1 which will allow adequate grow-in time.

I am very excited to announce that we've recently hired a full time Horticulturist.

Sloan Finnerty accepted the position and began work on March 1. Sloan has many years of experience in the landscape business along with a degree in Forestry from Auburn University. He will begin by improving the aesthetics around the club, fitness center and golf course. As the golf season begins, you will see many improvements to our landscape and grounds.

The new Lynx irrigation control system is scheduled to be fully operational

by April 1. All 22 of the satellites were installed and the grounding plates were added to increase protection from lightening strikes during the season. This improvement was much needed to the water system and we are looking forward to having much more control of the water that we apply to the course. Earlier this year I had the opportunity to attend my first Golf Industry conference and was able to spend several hours training with the Lynx technicians. I was very impressed with the system and the future of this irrigation control program.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Enjoy the golf season!

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6-9 p.m.

POOLSIDE

Crawfish, Shrimp, Raw East Coast Oyster Bar Grilled Oysters 3 ways Corn, New Potatoes, Sausage Salad Bar, Hawaiian Bread, Dessert Station KIDS: Sliders, Hot Dogs, Chicken Fingers, Mac and Cheese, Tater Tots

LIVE MUSIC BY JAMIE HUDSON $2 DRAFT BEERS • $5 GLASSES OF WINE Ages 16 and up: $25++, Ages 6-15: $8.95++, Ages 5 and under: Free

D I V E I N T O P R I VAT E SWIMMING LESSONS Back for her second season at The Ledges, Cer tified Water Safety Instructor Gemma Sivetz will be of fering private swim lessons to our membership. Lessons can be scheduled directly through Gemma and will begin May 1.

PRICING:

C O N TAC T G E M M A :

$20 per child

C E L L : 41 2 - 8 41 - 8 91 1

$15 per child for a group of 2 or more.

EMAIL: gsivetz@gmail.com

INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE WITH JON ZEDONEK The Ledges’ service team is striving to exceed expectations

truly appreciate the support from the membership on all

and create wonderful memories for our fantastic

special club events. The wine tastings and wine dinners

membership, their families and guests. Your dynamic Food

have been very well attended and we are looking to grow

and Beverage Management Team is working very hard with

those numbers. It won’t be long before the Easter Bunny

the Service Team to provide you with an amazing dining

makes the trek up the hill to see the children and oversee

experience. I am very proud of the excellent strides they

the Easter Egg Hunt. Check your calendar for all the

have accomplished, and coupled with the consistent and

details.

constructive feedback we receive allows us opportunities to grow and improve our performance for your club. Please

Chef and the culinary team do a wonderful job creating

feel free to discuss any suggestions or new ideas with the

delicious and unique menus daily and especially for our

management team. I look forward to hearing from you.

key events. You do not want to miss a chance to savor some of Chef's amazing cuisine.

As the year rolls on and the beautiful days are upon us remember your club has the best view in the city to enjoy

Springtime will draw you to The Ledges for these great

a lovely meal. The terrace is ready and we look forward

events and wonderful memory making opportunities

to serving you while you overlook the entire city from the

with family and friends. Remember this is your club and

top of the mountain. I am happy to announce the return

our entire team of dedicated

of Thursday Night Live, where we have live music on the

and committed individuals

terrace (weather permitting). It is always great to have

are focused on excelling in all

local musicians play some of your favorite songs while

endeavors. If there is anything

enjoying a wonderful meal, a great a glass of wine and an

my outstanding management

outstanding view.

team or I can do for you, please let us know.

Events at your club have been taking off and participation at BINGO and Trivia night have been steadily growing. I

Jon Zedonek Clubhouse Manager

DINNER ON THE

GREENS A SOUTH AFRICAN WILD GAME WINE DINNER

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H A L F PA S T S I X I N T H E E V E N I N G

f i r s t BLACKENED PYTHON, CAPPELLINI, CRAWFISH JULIE SAUCE, P E P P E RS , O N I O N S , TO M ATO oak lane chenin-sauvignon

s e c o n d KANGAROO SLIDER, BRIE, ONION JAM, BARBECUE BACON, BUTTER LETTUCE, H E I R L O O M TO M ATO beau joubert old vine chenin

t h i r d ELK ROULADE, APPLEWOOD BACON, SPINACH, PEPPER JACK, WILD MUSHROOM DEMI-GLACE, CARAMELIZED LEEK MASH beau joubert shiraz f o u r t h E M U E G G Z A B A I O N E , M AC E R AT E D B E R R I E S , C O G NAC , F R E S H C R È M E , W H I T E C H O C O L AT E beau joubert the ambassador

$130++ per person • Reservation Deadline: May 4 • 24-hour cancellation policy

DE LA CUISINE EXECUTIVE CHEF PHILLIP COLLIER Just when the availability of root vegetables and preserved goods slows down, spring appears. Everyone knows how important it is to have the freshest ingredients available. To help welcome springtime this year and with the help of Jim Howell, The Ledges kitchen team will be putting in a club garden. It will be filled with a great variety of staple vegetables, plus a few unique vegetables that you can look forward to seeing on your plate.

We will be offering a Chef's Table in the kitchen on Sunday and Monday nights.

The Chef's Table will be available for 6 to 8 people who will wine and dine while I personally cook for everyone in the group. The menu will be different each time and will consist of a wide varieties of dishes that I will prepare and serve while Jon Zedonek pairs the menus with some great wine selections. It will be a very intimate affair, and definitely something that your guests will remember. You can make reservations for this one-of-a-kind experience by calling the receptionist at 256-883-0860. I look forward to cooking for you in a more personal atmosphere.

LEDGES KITCHEN TABLE EXPERIENCE Enjoy the ultimate culinary experience as you dine inside the kitchen, watching Chef prepare exquisite dishes.

6-9 customized courses with wine pairings Maximum capacity of 8 Minimum capacity of 6 $150 per person

CHEF'S TABLE

RESERVATIONS: 256-883-0860 receptionist@theledges.com Sunday & Monday evenings

Thursday Night Live MAY 4: Christina Lynn & Russ Holder MAY 11: Jimmy Reeves MAY 18: Keith Taylor and Roberta Silva MAY 25: Carla Russell

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Wine Tastings April 12 and May 17

Free for Vintner's Club members, $ 20 for non-Vintner's Club members

T H E L E D G E S A N N UA L

May 29

BREAKFAST: 6 a.m.

POOLSIDE COOKOUT: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

LIMITED LUNCH IN CLUBHOUSE: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COOKOUT MENU: Watermelon, Watermelon Salad, Southern Potato Salad, Classic Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Watergate Salad, Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Pork, Smoked Chicken Kansas City, Carolina and Carolina Gold BBQ Sauces, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Sausages, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Rolls, Cornbread, Dessert Spread

Live Music by D.J. Steve Metz & Yard Games!

Ages 13 and up: $15.95++, Ages 6-12: $9.95++, Ages 5 and under: FREE Make reservations by calling 256-883-0860 or emailing receptionist@theledges.com

T h e L e d ge s S p e a ke r S e r i e s This series brings keynote speakers to The Ledges for a networking event. The Speaker Series are open to both members and non-members. Reservations can be made by calling 256-883-0860 or emailing receptionist@theledges.com.

OLIVER HOROVITZ A Taste Of Scotland Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. $25++ per person or $35++ per couple $20 for Scotch Tasting Oliver "Ollie" Horovitz is a writer, filmmaker and caddie on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. He has written feature articles for Sports Illustrated, Golf World, Golf Week and Golf Digest and in 2007, he wrote and produced a documentary called The Caddies of St. Andrews.

In the middle of Oliver's high school graduation ceremony, his cell phone rang: it was Harvard. He'd been accepted, but he couldn't start until the following year. A caddie since he was twelve and a golfer sporting a 1.8 handicap, Ollie decided to spend his gap year at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland - home of the famed Old Course. After school finished, Ollie wasn't ready to leave paradise quite yet. He decided to remain in St. Andrews for the summer and work as a caddie on the Old Course. And so began a 10-year adventure that would change Horovitz's life in unexpected ways.

Join us on Wednesday, May 3, as Ollie will bring you behind the scenes at St. Andrews - giving you his best caddie stories, plus insider-advice for planning Scotland golf trips, and a fun slideshow...all combined with a Scotch tasting! The Scotch Tasting is optional and will include four different single malts for $20. A book signing will follow the lecture.

MARTINIS AND MANUSCRIPTS BOOK CLUB On April 20th Kathryn Miller will cover the true-life story of an unbelievable journey starting with a five-year-old child in a village in central India, who gets lost and finds himself transported to Calcutta, some 1800 kms away. Young Saroo, all of five, penniless and illiterate, does not even know the name of his village and knows little else about where he was from. He gets off at a bustling, crowded train station and survives six weeks in the intimidating bad and mean streets of Calcutta. He ends up at a benevolent orphanage where he is pronounced 'lost' and is adopted by Sue and John Brierley, a young couple from Tasmania, Australia.

Despite his gratitude for his adoptive parents, Saroo always wondered about his origins. Eventually, with the advent of Google Earth, the internet and Facebook he had the opportunity to look for the needle in a haystack he once called home. With a lot of perseverance and no small amount of luck, he accomplished his search. It is a wonderful real-life tale of hope and the human spirit.

The memoir, A Long Way Home, became the #1 international bestseller. Now it’s Lion, a major motion picture, which received six Oscar nominations.

May’s book, A Man in Moscow, by Amor Towles, transports us to The Metropol, the famed Moscow hotel across the street from the Kremlin where movie stars and Russian royalty hobnob, where Bolsheviks plot revolutions and intellectuals discuss the merits of contemporary Russian writers, where spies spy, thieves thieve and the danger of twentieth century Russia lurks outside its marbled walls.

Sally Upchurch will review this tale which starts In 1922 when Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel’s doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery. And, intrigue … with sparkling threads and tokens: special keys, secret compartments, gold coins, vials of coveted liquid, old-fashioned pistols, duels and scars, hidden assignations, stolen passports, a ruby necklace, mysterious letters on elegant hotel stationery…great mystery and excitement.

You have got to read this to see what’s in it!

If you are a Ledges member interested in joining the Martinis and Manuscripts book club, please contact Bob Westerfeldt at 256-534-1269 or rwesterfeldt1@comcast.net.

T H E G R E AT E S T S AV E C E L E B R I T Y B E N E F I T h e l p i n g p r o t e c t c h i l d r e n a n d t e e n s f r o m s ex u a l ex p l o i t a t i o n a n d a b d u c t i o n

Celebrity VIP Golf Shoot Out T h u r s d ay, A p r i l 2 0

Celebrity Banquet and Program T h u r s d ay, A p r i l 2 0

12:30 - 5:00 p.m.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Major sponsors will enjoy a round of

Celebrity reception and silent auction

golf with Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers

followed by a dinner, program, community

and other celebrities. Lunch prior to golf

awards, hall of fame panel Q&A and live

is included. A Bourbon Tasting on the

auction.

Golfer's Patio will follow.

Sponsorship Opportunity: Rollie Fingers, Host and MLB Hall of Famer

contact@kindervision.org

Tickets: $125 single, $225 couple George Foster, of The Big Red Machine

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January 26, 2017 1. Charles Laidlaw, Bill Billingsley, Jim Howell, Rich James

Pappy Van Winkle Dinner

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Magic, Comedy and Mind Reading with Denny Corby

February 11, 2017 1. Bob and Martha Burgoon, Leigh Ann Lackey, Terry and Brenda Wilbanks, Richard and Suzi Butler 2. Nick and Ashley Sharp, Todd and Allyson Murphree

Spanish Wine Dinner

February 23, 2017 3. Jean Osborne, April Denney, Kathy Hill , Dr. Mike and Sheri Belmont 4. Bret and Michelle Slaton 5. Insalata with shaved serrano ham, peaches, peppers, fresh ricotta, pecans and wildflowers 6. Dr. Mark and Kimberly Moglowsky 7. Gulf oysters, osetra caviar, horseradish crème

CALENDAR

APRIL 1-30 King of the Mountain qualifying round 5 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night Test your knowledge of random facts during a night of Trivia with drink specials and great prizes.

6 6:30 p.m.

Scotch Tasting Features three or more scotches perfectly paired with a tasting by Executive Chef Phillip Collier. $35++ per person.

7 6:00 p.m.

Wine League Supper Club Open to all members, the Wine League Supper Club is a

monthly event where members can mingle while enjoying dinner and wines presented by a regional wine representative.

8 7:00 a.m.

Opening Day Golf Tournament Modified Stableford with each player paired with a partner from the Master's Field. Entry Fee: $75

11 The Turn opens with full menu 11

5:30-9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Family Night Buffet: Italian themed

12

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting Free for Vintner's Club members and $20 for non-Vintner's Club members.

13

12:00-4:00 p.m.

Callaway Demo Day

14

5:30-9:00 p.m.

Good Friday Seafood Night featuring seafood specials in addition to our dinner menu.

15 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast Breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the bunny staying until 11:00 a.m. Price: $13.95++ for ages 11 and older, $9.95++ for ages 10 and under, 48-hour cancellation policy.

15

Mizuno Demo Day

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

16 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Easter Brunch Visit with the Easter Bunny from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., during our annual Easter Brunch. Ages 16 and above: $38.95++, ages 13-15: $25.95++, ages 6-12: $13.95++, ages 5 and under: free 48-hour cancellation policy

19 6:30 p.m.

Bourbon Tasting Features three or more bourbons perfectly paired with a tasting by Executive Chef Phillip Collier. $35++ per person.

20

6:30 p.m.

Martinis and Manuscripts Book Club: A Long Way Home: A Memoir by Saroo Bierley

21

5:00 p.m.

Nine, Wine and Dine: Step Aside Scramble

21 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Crawfish Boil Join us by the pool as Executive Chef Phillip Collier puts on a Low Country Boil with crawfish, shrimp, oysters and all of the fixins'. Drink specials will include $2 draft beers and $5 glasses of wine. We will also have hot dogs, sliders, chicken tenders and more for the kids. Ages 16 and up: $25++, Ages 6-15: $8.95++, Ages 5 and under: Free

25

6:30 p.m.

BINGO Night All ages are welcome and cards are $1 each.

28

5:30-9:00 p.m.

Steak Night featuring steak specials in addition to our dinner menu.

28

12:00-4:00 p.m.

PXG Demo Day

29 3:00 p.m.

Family Big Break Competition Modeled after the popular Big Break show on the Golf Channel, this event will include challenges such as putting, flop shot wall, break the plates and more. $25 for Junior Golf Club families, $50 non-Junior Golf Club families.

BABYSITTING AT THE LEDGES Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in The Ladies Lounge.

Reservations are required and must be made by 3:00 p.m., the day of the dinner reservation.

Charges will be applied if cancellations are not made before 3:00 p.m. $10 for one child, $15 for two children, $20 for three children. Dinner choices are priced separately.

MAY 3 6:30 p.m.

A Taste of Scotland with Oliver "Ollie" Horovitz $25++ per person or $35++ per couple, optional $20 Scotch Tasting 4

5:30-9:30 p.m.

5 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Live: Christina Lynn and Russ Holder Cinco De Mayo Night with $6 Cabo Wabo Margaritas on the rocks Add on: $1 Chambord float $3 bottles of Dos Equis plus Mexican-themed Chef's Specials.

5 6:00 p.m.

Wine League Supper Club Open to all members, the Wine League Supper Club is a monthly

event where members can mingle while enjoying dinner and wines presented by a regional wine representative.

9

5:30-9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Family Night Buffet: Chinese themed

10 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night Test your knowledge of random facts during a night of Trivia with drink specials and great prizes.

11

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday Night Live: Jimmy Reeves

11 6:30 p.m.

Dinner on the Greens: A South African Wild Game Wine Dinner Reservation Deadline: May 4, 24-hour cancellation policy 12

5:30-9:00 p.m.

Seafood Night featuring seafood specials in addition to our dinner menu.

13 Pool opens weekends only 14 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mother's Day Brunch Ages 16 and older: $38.95++, Ages 13-15: $25.95++, Ages 6-12: $13.95++ Ages 5 and under: free 48-Hour Cancellation Policy

17

6-7:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting Free for Vintner's Club members and $20 for non-Vintner's Club members.

18

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday Night Live: Keith Taylor and Roberta Silva

18

6:30 p.m.

Martinis and Manuscripts Book Club: A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles

18 6:30 p.m.

Bourbon Tasting Features three or more bourbons perfectly paired with a tasting by Executive Chef Phillip Collier. $35++ per person.

19

5:00 p.m.

Nine, Wine and Dine: Poker Night Scramble

20

3:00 p.m.

Parent vs. Child Ryder Cup $25 for Junior Golf Club families, $50 non-Junior Golf Club families.

23

6:30 p.m.

BINGO Night All ages are welcome and cards are $1 each.

25

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday Night Live: Carla Russell

26 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Steak Night featuring steak night specials in addition to our dinner menu. Plus, live music by Microwave Dave 26 Pool opens with regular hours.

26

5:00 p.m.

Putting Championship NEW DATE! Entry fee is $30. Sign up in the Pro-Shop.

28

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

PXG Demo Day

29 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Cookout by the Pool Ages 13 and up: $15.95++, Ages 6-12: $9.95++, Ages 5 and under: FREE

Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, BREAKFAST: 9-10:30 A.M. HUNT: 10:30 A.M. MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Grits, Mini Pancakes, Biscuits, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Ham and Cheese Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, Caramel Apple Crepes, French Toast, Fresh Fruit Display, Yogurt Parfaits Price: Price: $13.95++ for ages 11 and older, $9.95++ for ages 10 and under, 48-hour cancellation policy.

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