August September 2017

Cliff Notes THE LEDGES

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 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 Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Swimming Pool Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Closes September 30

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

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 Jordan DeBonis, Assistant Golf Professional jdebonis@theledges.com Zach Dawson, Registered PGA Apprentice zdawson@theledges.com Allen Bates, First Assistant Superintendent abates@theledges.com Beth Millich, Weekday Receptionist receptionist@theledges.com

Emergency Nine Begins at 3:00 p.m., every Thursday ends September 28 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 FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER As I look back on the first half of the summer and ahead to the second, I am excited about the direction of the club. We have seen growth in many areas, including membership. It is rewarding to see so much interest in The Ledges with the number of people who want to be members. Our Director of Membership Terry Wilbanks is doing an excellent job recruiting new members and the hard work of our staff is paying off in the satisfaction and retention of existing members.

Executive Chef Phillip Collier rolled out his new summer menu on July 5 and it has been well received. I appreciate our members using the club and telling others about the high quality of food and service.

Chef and Clubhouse Manager Jon Zedonek have put together outstanding events over the next couple of months. From wine dinners and cooking classes to regular dinner service and live music on the terrace, we have tried to provide something for each of you to enjoy.

New summer menu items.

Golf Digest recently released their rankings of golf courses and I am proud to say that The Ledges was rated the number three course in the state of Alabama. It is a great honor to be so highly ranked and it's a testament to the hard work that Director of Agronomy Jim Howell and his staff put in everyday. Beyond the day-to-day operations of maintaining the golf course, Jim and his team have taken on many additional projects. Over the past two years, they have built a three green practice facility from a waste land, installed a new irrigation control system that gives us greater control of our water usage, and they have removed over five acres of Bermuda grass that had encroached into our fairways and replaced it with Zoysia sod. It is staggering to look at the amount of work these guys get accomplished each week. I am thankful for Jim Howell and the quality crew that he has assembled.

Director of Golf Rob Clark and his team are working hard preparing for the Member Member tournament to be held August 12 and 13. We have a great weekend of golf planned and hope you have signed up to be part of this event.

The Ledges Member Guest tournament, The Cliffhanger, was a resounding success. Congratulations to the winners Nick Sharp and his guest Geoff Harriman. Thank you to all who participated in the event and we look forward to seeing each of you next year.

Congratulations to Michaela Morard for winning the AGA State Junior Girls Tournament, earning medalist honors at the US Girls Junior Qualifier and receiving an exemption to the PGA Junior Championship.

Finally, I will leave you with an impressive statistic: from June 2, 2017 to July 2, 2017 our members have recorded a remarkable seven hole in ones.

Congratulations to A.J. Albert (#5), Bob Burgoon (#5), Tom Pfitzer (#11), George Twitty (#3), Jerry Taylor (#3), Trent Trousdale (#9) and Richard Clay (#3).

Enjoy your summer.

Jim Ausley

Trent Trousdale's hole in one on nine.

A LETTER FROM DIRECTOR OF GOLF ROB CLARK This golf season is flying by and before too long we will start to talk about football and cooler weather. The year has been filled with some great golf and a lot of participation from much of the membership.

I have had many members notice the amount of junior golfers that they've seen on the course. This is not only very exciting, but very vital to our membership and growing the game. Many of our juniors have had successful summers from Michela Morard who won Girl's State Junior to Will Klecka, Charles Warren and Teagan Miller who participated in the Future Masters tournament.

Our junior program continues to produce up and coming golfers.

With strong participation in all categories and several new golfers, I'd like to remind members of some basic golf etiquette. Repairing ball marks and raking bunkers is something we all hope that members take seriously. This is one small way to help everyone play the course the way it was meant to be played. Our golf course is such a great asset and we need to make sure we all do our part to keep it in great condition.

Pace of play is another topic that is important to recognize when on the course. No matter the number of golfers in each group, if there is space in front of you and the group behind you is waiting, the proper etiquette is to let them play through.

This makes for a better golf experience for all players.

Thank you to adhering to the new golf cart policy and working with us to make sure our course stays in the best possible shape. Our new policy will allow for better service for our members and a better product on the course.

It was nice to be recognized as the number 3 golf course in Alabama by Golf Digest. Our entire staff takes pride in this recognition and we hope you will help us continue to move even higher.

Aron Walker, our summer intern will be leaving us mid-August after Member Member. I want to personally thank him for the outstanding job that he has done and wish him well during his next three years of the PGM program. Maybe one day we will see Aron back on a permanent basis. He is definitely one who meets the high standards to work at our great club. Aron, good luck in the years to come and know that your Ledges family is rooting for you.

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Member Member: August 12-13 This is one of my favorite events of the year. I hope you will consider playing as we have been getting more and more participation with this event. You can find a partner or let us find you one and have a great time playing 36 holes with 4 different formats. The tournament will finish with a playoff on holes 1, 9, 10 and 18. The entry fee is $175 per player and includes 4 meals, 2 rounds of golf with cart, tee gift and a chance to win prize money. The tournament is open to the first 60 teams to register. Sign up while there is still space available.

Ladies Clinic Drivers and Long Irons / Hybrids: August 11 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., $10 per person Nine, Wine and Dine: August 25 This will be a Jack and Jill scramble with a 2 best ball format, 1 best ball coming from the male player and 1 coming from the female player. The event begins at 5:00 p.m., and is $50 for member couples and $100 for non-member couples.

Ladies Clinic Practice Routines and Stretching: September 8 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., $10 per person Nine, Wine and Dine: September 15 This will be a Par 3 scramble. Each hole will have tee markers set in the fairways making all 9 holes a par 3. The event begins at 5:00 p.m., and is $50 for member couples and $100 for non-member couples.

PRO-SHOP NEWS We are continuously getting new shipments each week for the Golf Shop.

There are many new looks from FootJoy, Fairway and Green, Peter Milar, and Polo just to name a few. We are always a great place to shop for birthdays and special occasions. Don't forget that we provide complimentary gift wrapping.

We enjoy helping companies with some of their corporate needs from shirts and head wear to golf balls and specialty items. If you have someone doing this for you right now and would like to compare prices, feel free to contact us and we will get you a free quote. We have been able to save many members thousands of dollars with our purchasing.

Enjoy the course.

Rob Clark, Director of Golf

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! Dr. Cobb & Susan Alexander Don & Maggie Anderson Dr. Gordon & Jennifer Cash Dr. Sanat & Chelsea Dixit Michael & Phaedra Dugan Emerson & Mary Alice Fann Drs. Corey & Casey Hitt-Guffey Rebecca Greer

A NOTE FROM SUMMER GOLF INTERN ARON WALKER I have enjoyed my experience as a golf intern at The Ledges. I could not have asked for better coworkers or members who have been by my side truly making this a valuable summer. During my internship, I've learned several things that will make me successful in the future.

A majority of my time has been spent working with juniors and showing them the fun of the game. Working the Member Guest Cliffhanger Golf Tournament was a great opportunity as I learned everything from getting scorecards ready, staging carts with place cards and even helping with the awards at the end. I am glad to say that I have not been stuck in the Pro-Shop and have had the opportunity to play several courses and caddie for Rob

Jeff & Beth Hagopian Dr. Joseph & Cathy Hicks Jamison & Kara Howard Dr. Nathan & Jessica Johnson Sean & Belle Kelly Richard & Vicki Kretzschmar Scott & Kathy Ludwig

Clark at the U.S. Senior Open Qualifier, which I have to say was a blast.

James & Kate Moentmann

Another great opportunity that I've had was to run an Alabama Northwest

Dr. Burton & Leslie Moffett

Florida junior event. It was a great experience and I am grateful that Jordan gave me that opportunity. My final project will be running the employee outing from start to finish. I can say that I am very excited for that! Overall, this internship experience has been everything I wanted and then some. I am thankful to have had Rob as a mentor, because everything I have learned is because of him. Usually first year interns get stuck in the cart barn, but Rob wanted to prepare me for my internships ahead and I can confidently say that I am prepared. Thank you, Rob for believing in me and teaching me so much.

I will miss The Ledges when it comes time for me to go back to school, but I will be back in the future to visit.

Daniel & Whitney Painter Robbie & Betsy Robinson

AUG 12-13

MEMBER MEMBER

TOURNAMENT ENTRY: $175 PER PLAYER Fee includes cart, breakfast each day, Saturday dinner party with spouse and awards social after play on Sunday.

Format: Four 9-Hole Matches (Scramble, Shamble, Best Ball and Modified Alternative Shot) Sign Up: Call 256-883-4191 or email golfshop@theledges.com

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COURSE update

From Director of Agronomy Jim Howell

I certainly hope everyone has enjoyed the golf course this summer and the conditioning that our team works hard on everyday for our members and guests.

The clubhouse grounds and aesthetics have improved dramatically with the hiring of Horticulturist Sloan Finnerty this spring. His main focus has been improving color schemes around the club, pool, practice green areas and also adding additional colors to the golf course.

With his expertise, these areas will improve each season.

Here are the scheduled agronomy programs for the month of August: 1. Aerifcation of the greens with small 1/4 inch hollow tines to remove cores. We have used the smaller tines in the summer to reduce any stress due to high temperatures. Topdressing will follow to fill in the holes with the application of amendments to promote healing.

2. Aerification of fairways with 1 inch solid tines. This program will take 1-2 weeks depending on weather and seldom disrupts playability.

3. Number 4 fairway will be used as a nursery to sod Zoysia where we have removed Bermuda. TiffTuff Bermuda will be installed when we reach the exact footage for 1 load of sod.

This fall we've scheduled some possible bunker renovations for 1, 2 and 7 greenside bunkers. Once these green sites are completed, it will leave us with holes 4, 6, 14, 15, 17 and 18 to complete the Better Billy Bunker system. The renovation and drainage system has drastically improved our bunkers and has reduced labor.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Jim Howell

GOLF ETIQUETTE, SLOW PLAY AND DRESS CODE ZACH DAWSON, REGISTERED PGA APPRENTICE

Etiquette in the game of golf is very important.

Respecting the course is important to all of us at The Ledges. As a reminder to all of our members, we would like to explain some of the unwritten rules of golf. Fixing your ball marks, repairing your divots and following the new golf cart policy are all important in making The Ledges a better club.

It is important to remember that if we fix our ball marks correctly, our greens will be in the best shape possible. Our greens will roll and look better if everyone fixes their ball marks as well as other ones that have gone unfixed. Repairing divots with the divot mix (sand and seed mix on the carts) or replacing the divot will make our fairways and through the green heal correctly.

Slow play is something that everyone has to deal with. As a reminder, if there is a group behind you and you have a hole or two ahead of you, please let the faster group play through. It will make everyone's experience more enjoyable. If there is an issue and you feel uncomfortable addressing it, please let the ProShop know so we can help address the issue. We will be making our best effort to ride the course three times a day to see how rounds are going.

Finally, the dress code. It is important that everyone who is at the club, member or guest, is wearing a tucked in collared shirt. Please have appropriate pants or shorts on as well. Shorts do not need to be shorter than your arm length on your side.

Thank you for supporting the club and helping keep The Ledges the top 3 course in the state. By following our policies and keeping the course in the best condition possible, we will have the chance to be even greater.

JUNIOR GOLF UPDATE, JORDAN DEBONIS PGA I have had an awesome time with all of the juniors this year. This has been one of the best seasons that I have worked in the industry. I've learned a lot as I've had the opportunity to oversee the junior program and I am looking forward to implementing many new techniques in the coming months.

As a reminder, beginning August 8 we will be switching back to our original LJGC schedule. The schedule will be as follows: Blue Group: Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

White Group: Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Red Group: Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Our Parent Child events have grown in popularity and I enjoy seeing great turn outs for these events. There isn't anything better than introducing a junior golfer to a fun and enjoyable environment with family and friends. We will continue to rotate formats and make these events as fun as possible for all abilities. If you have any suggestions on different formats, please let me know.

As the Director of the Alabama Northwest Florida Junior Tour, I have seen a few of our member's kids enjoy the introductory laid back atmosphere of the tournaments. These tournaments help build confidence and are a great stepping stone as the youth begins to play in larger tournaments. I encourage all of our juniors between the ages of 10 and 18 to play in these events. I look forward to having the opportunity to grow this junior tour for Northwest Alabama.

The PGA Junior League is another great opportunity especially because it is open to all juniors between the ages of 7 and 13, regardless of ability. We have had a great season with the juniors, but I would like to see the PGA Junior League team grow into multiple teams. This is such a great team environment for the kids. I try to pair the older more experienced golfers with a few beginners so that they can help develop the younger golfer's game.

As the junior programs continue to grow and attract new players, we are looking to the more experienced golfers to help mentor the younger players as they are just getting introduced to the game. From dress code to basic rules, we'd like to see the veteran golfers show them how to have fun while playing golf!

MARTINIS AND MANUSCRIPTS BOOK CLUB WRITTEN BY BOB WESTERFELDT Once again, our Martinis and Manuscripts book club will start the new 2017 – 2018 season of reading, enjoying, and reviewing books that our members have chosen which are interesting, exciting, educational, or sometimes all of these.

Our first meeting of this season will be Thursday, September 21, after a couple months summer break.

Your humble correspondent has a number of books still piled up and plans on gradually lowering the stack. So far completed is R. Allen Chappell’s Wolves of Winter, his 6th of the Navajo Nation Mysteries series. And still waiting anxiously to be read is Michael Crichton’s long misplaced novel Dragon Teeth, whose reviews remind me of our March 2011 selection of Homer Hickam’s novel The Dinosaur Hunter. Of course there are newer books to consider such as Grisham’s new novel Camino Island about rare manuscript theft and black marketing.

Historians might want to consider Bill O’Reilly Legends and Lies: The Civil War by David Fisher, with some unique coverage of that terrible conflict. With all of these great books, what we really need is more time to relax and read!

Since this has been a long, hot summer, and great for reading, everyone should have a good book they would like to share with the other book club members. So, for our September 21st meeting, we will have one of our interesting BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) sessions where all attendees have the opportunity for a short discussion on their favorite book, maybe one they completed over the summer break. Some of these might even be the basis for a more detailed presentation for one of our monthly meetings.

This looks like it will be another great book year, with good books, good friends, and fun meetings. This is a great time for anyone interested in joining our book club to come and participate, or even to just meet other book lovers and to see what we do. We hope to see you there!

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

The Ledges WELCOMES

Wednesday, September 27 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of different wines presented by a Wine Representative as you shop seasonal highlights from Anna Cate Jewelry.

Cakebread Cellars

Wine Dinner Thursday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.

Dragon Tongue Bean, Cabbage Red Wine Soup with Cavolo Nero Pesto Pinot Noir Two Creeks Anderson Valley

Salad with Pears, Shaved Serrano, Haricot Verts, Walnut Vinaigrette Chardonnay Reserve Prime Pork, Cherry Mostarda, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato Smoked Blue Cheese Souffle Mullan Road 2014 Tres Leches Trifle, Blueberry Lemongrass Compote Sauvignon Blanc $100++, 72 Hour Cancellation Policy

Sid and Ann Mashburn Trunk Show

with an Evening Talk and Bourbon Tasting Thursday, August 24 Trunk Show: 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Style Discussion + Bourbon Tasting: 6:00 p.m.

Join Atlanta design duo and nationally acclaimed retailers, Sid Mashburn & Ann Mashburn for an all-day trunk show with an evening talk and bourbon tasting.

Named "the best men's store in America" by GQ Magazine and called "the very best thing in one place" by Vogue, Sid and Ann Mashburn is a brand driven by the intersection of design, service, experience and value.

To make reservations for the Bourbon Tasting ($35++), call 256-883-0860.

THE LEDGES WINE DINNER FEATURING

EXCELSIOR WINES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6:30 P.M. $85++

Fig Toast, Farmer's Cheese, Serrano, Micro Herbs MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CHARDONNAY

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup, Focaccia Croรปtons, Truffle, Candied Garlic Chips TRIVENTO Bresaola, Buttermilk Blu, Arugula Salad, Red Grapes MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Sous Vide Dry Aged Prime Rib Chop, Rosemary, Polenta Fries, Trumpet Mushrooms Beurre Rouge TERRUNYO Chocolate Pavlova, Macerated Fruit, Foie Gras Ice Cream

The Ledges VINTNER'S CLUB BENEFITS A DISCOUNT OF 25% OFF WINE BOTTLES WHILE DINING AT THE CLUB. INVITATIONS TO SIX OR MORE COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS. THE ABILITY TO ORDER BOTTLES OR CASES OF WINE AT 20% ABOVE WHOLESALE. THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WINE MAKERS AND WINERY OWNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

D E TA I L S THE VINTNER'S CLUB HAS AN ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FEE OF $250 WHICH IS PRORATED AT THE TIME OF JOINING.

INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE What a great year it has been at The Ledges. It has been filled with a lot of fun, excitement and many new experiences. The club is boasting a very healthy and active membership in all areas.

Your service and culinary teams are constantly pushing themselves to execute wonderful and consistent service on a daily basis. The level of professionalism has grown exponentially over the past year and is due to the wonderful efforts of the Food and Beverage Management team. Sarah Melendez, Chauntel Lorenz, Michelle Dickson and Arlene Zanlunghi make up this dynamic team and they are a real pleasure to work with on a daily basis. These ladies work very hard to keep the staff trained and motivated so that we can provide high quality service that our membership deserves. All the strides and improvements you have witnessed over the past year are due to their leadership and determination. These managers have a goal of providing you and your guests with a magical experience every time you visit The Ledges.

Events at The Ledges have been gaining a lot of traction. BINGO, Trivia, Wine Tastings, Wine Dinners and Wine League Supper Club are just a few of the great offerings. It is a great sign when we see club events so well attended by many different groups of members. If you are interested in attending any of these fun activities and would like to know more about them, please ask any member of the Food and Beverage team.

There will be a Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner on August 31 and an Excelsior Wine Dinner on September 15. These wines and food pairings will offer a unique experience and you will definitely want to make reservations early since seating is limited.

It is not too early to start thinking about getting ready for the start of football season. Every Saturday we will have different games on each TV so you will have a great place to eat, drink and cheer on your favorite team with your family and fellow members. We will be offering an all day special each Saturday starting September 2. Enjoy your choice of a Ledges burger or 10 wings plus one draft beer for just $10.95. We'll have plenty of cold draft beer and game day food for any sports fan. We look forward to having you make The Ledges your football central as you root for your favorite team.

If I or any of my staff can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask.

Jon Zedonek, Clubhouse Manager

APPETIZER

gulf coast pickled shrimp, bloody mary sauce, chicharrรณn

GULF COAST

DINNER ON THE GREENS

SOUP

louisiana turtle soup, sherry, tabasco parmesan foam

SALAD

blue crab west indies tower, avocado, heirloom tomato, cucumber gelee, micro herbs

ENTREE

friday, september 22

peppercorn encrusted gulf tuna, apple slaw, jasmine rice

6:30 in the evening

DESSERT

bananas foster banana pudding, meringue, liqueur essence

$50++ per person Member Charge Bar

Dear Ledges Members, Summer is in full swing here at The Ledges and we have an exciting two months ahead of us. Our last cooking class was a great success, if you didn't see the exciting videos online. The next classes will be held on August 2, with a Spanish theme, and September 6 which will be Japanese. As with any club event, make reservations early so you don't miss out.

Our Family Night Buffets have become quite popular this summer and you won't want to miss our Chinese themed buffet on August 22 and Italian themed buffet on September 19.

I am excited about our upcoming wine dinners with two outstanding vintners.

On August 31, a representative from Cakebread Cellars will be here to present the wines. Mike Martin from Alabama Crown will join us on September 15 for our Excelsior Wine Dinner.

September will be the perfect time for another Dinner on the Greens. This dinner will feature some of the Gulf 's finest seafood dishes. Wines, a full bar and craft beer will be available to accommodate all palates.

I look forward to seeing you at the club. The culinary team and I look forward to serving you.

Executive Chef Phillip Collier

Spanish Cooking Class Join us as Executive Chef Phillip Collier hosts a hands-on Spanish inspired cooking class on Wednesday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m.

Limited to the first 20 participants. $55++ per person, wine included.

J A PA N E S E C O O K I N G C L A S S Gain hands-on culinary experience from E x e c u t i v e C h e f P h i l l i p C o l l i e r.

Join The L edges as Chef Phillip discusses and teaches the preparation and cooking techniques of Japanese cuisine.

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Class limited to 20 participants. $55++ per person, wine included.

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C H E F ' S TA B L E

Designed for those who enjoy fine wine and cuisine, T h e L e d g e s C h e f ' s Ta b l e p r o v i d e s g u e s t s w i t h a n i n t i m a t e experience as they watch Chef prepare and plate exquisite dishes. $150++ per person • Sunday and Monday Evenings Six to Eight Guests Reservations: pcollier@theledges.com

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Member/Guest Cliffhanger Golf Tournament June 1-3, 2017

1. Chase and Haylea Williams 2. Joe Salls and Nick Salvatore 3. Dennis Tisza and Jay Town 4. Geoff Hairman and Nicholas Sharp, winners of the 2017 Cliffhanger Tournament 5. Runner ups, Chris Landers and Scott McCary 6. Bob Burgoon's high flying finish 7. Marne Greer, Vickey Munderloch, Nita Farquhar, Margorie Brown

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French Cooking Class June 7, 2017

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1. Kelly and Sandy Sparks 2. Ivy and A.J. Albert 3. Executive Chef Phillip Collier preparing a menu item with attendees 4. Rebecca and Marne Greer 5. Guests preparing dinner 6. French Onion Soup

CALENDAR

AUGUST

2 6:30 p.m.

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Spanish Cooking Class Hands-on cooking class hosted by Executive Chef Phillip Collier. Limited to the first 20 participants. $55++ per person, wine included.

5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Carla Russell

3 6:30 p.m.

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

4 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.

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3:00-6:00 p.m. Parent/Child 9 Hole Format

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6:00-7:30 p.m. Wine Tasting Free for Vintner’s Club members and $20 for non-Vintner’s Club members.

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Shelly Williams

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9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Ladies Clinic: Drivers and Long Irons / Hybrids

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Steak and Seafood Night

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Member Member Golf Tournament Four 9-hole matches, $175 per player

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

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Cristina Lynn and Russ Holder

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6:30 p.m.

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Chinese Themed Tuesday Night Buffet

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

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Bourbon Tasting with Sid and Ann Mashburn Trunk Show Trunk show will take place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., with a design discussion and bourbon tasting beginning at 6:00 p.m. The bourbon tasting will feature three or more bourbons perfectly paired with a tasting by Executive Chef Phillip Collier. The optional Bourbon Tasting is $35++ per person.

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Jimmy Reeves

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Steak and Seafood Night with live music by Eric Rhodes

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Nine, Wine and Dine: Jack and Jill Scramble Cakebread Wine Dinner $100++, 72 Hour Cancellation Policy

POOL & TURN HOURS Star ting Labor Day, September 4, the pool will be open weekends only. The pool will close for the season on September 30.

T h e Tu r n w i l l o p e r a t e d u r i n g p o o l h o u r s a n d

on weekends for golfers.

SEPTEMBER 1 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.

4 Labor Day Poolside Cookout: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Clubhouse: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., with limited menu until

5 p.m., Course: 7:30 a.m.-dark 6 6:30 p.m.

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Japanese Cooking Class Hands-on cooking class hosted by Executive Chef Phillip Collier. Limited to the first 20 participants. $55++ per person, wine included.

5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Dawn Osborne

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

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9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Ladies Clinic: Practice Routines and Stretching

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Steak and Seafood Night

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Alan Little

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Nine, Wine and Dine: Par Three Scramble

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6:30 p.m.

Excelsior Wine Dinner $85++, 72 Hour Cancellation Policy

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Italian Themed Tuesday Night Buffet

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

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Keith Taylor and Roberta Silva

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

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Martinis and Manuscripts Book Club

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Gulf Coast Dinner on the Greens $50++, 72 Hour Cancellation Policy

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6:30 p.m.

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

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6:00-7:30 p.m. Wine Tasting with Anna Cate Trunk Show

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Jamie Hudson

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Steak and Seafood Night with live music by Microwave Dave

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5:30-9:00 p.m. Pool Closes

GRID IRON S AT U R D AY S C h o i c e o f T h e L e d g e s B u r g e r o r 10 W i n g s w i t h o n e d r a f t b e e r.

Beginning September 2, ever y Saturday we'll have football on the T Vs and your choice of The Ledges Burger or 10 wings plus one draf t beer for $10.95.

Each additional draf t beer is just $3.

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LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 CLUBHOUSE HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M., LIMITED MENU UNTIL 5 P.M. COURSE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. - DARK POOLSIDE COOKOUT: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Price: Ages 13 And Up: $15.95++, Ages 6-12: $8.95++ Ages 5 And Under: Free