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THE LEDGES

MARCH | APRIL 2021

Cliff Notes

The Ledges

Cliff Notes Newsletter HOURS OF OPERATION 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.-8:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

PRO-SHOP Tuesday - Sunday: POOL Closed for the season THE TWENTY-TWO Closed for the season THE TURN/GOLFER'S WINDOW Opens full-time March 12

CONTACT INFORMATION Clubhouse 256-883-0860

Guard House 256-883-1901

Pro-Shop 256-883-4191

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STAY CONNECTED Like us on Facebook at theledgescountryclub and follow us on Instagram at @theledgesclub to find out news and information on upcoming events. Another great way to stay informed is to subscribe to our email list. Email kmartin@theledges.com if you need to be added to the list.

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32 Castle Down Drive HSV, AL 35802

Jim Ausley Chief Operating Officer jausley@theledges.com

Jim Howell Director of Agronomy jhowell@theledges.com

Craig Bocking Director of Instruction cbocking@theledges.com

Dave Lux Director of Food & Bev. dlux@theledges.com

Rob Clark Director of Golf rclark@theledges.com Phillip Collier Executive Chef pcollier@theledges.com Jordan DeBonis Assistant Golf Professional jdebonis@theledges.com Leigh Ann Evans Club Administrator leighann@theledges.com Greg Harnage Assistant Golf Professional gharnage@theledges.com

Katie Martin Director of Communications kmartin@theledges.com Sarah Melendez Member Relations Coordinator LCA Admin smelendez@theledges.com Terry Wilbanks Director of Membership twilbanks@theledges.com Arlene Zanlunghi Events Coordinator azanlunghi@theledges.com

TE E I NG O F F WITH

ROB CLARK The season is right around the corner and before you know it, we will have green grass and warmer days. We hope you are ready for some golf this season because several activities are on the horizon in the next two months.

If you have a child who is interested in our nine-month golf program please reach out to the golf staff. We will get your child in the right group and have them learning this great game. You can learn about each division more in depth in the 2021 golf booklet. We will still have our summer junior camp for those who only have a schedule for the summer months.

Our Tournament schedule starts with our Superintendent’s Revenge 4 person Scramble on March 27 with a 9:30 a.m., shotgun start.

You can form your own team or sign up individually and we will make a team for you.

This is a new twist to this event, and we hope with all our new golfers we will get a great turnout. This will be open to all golfers and will include a grab and go breakfast and a small tee gift with prizes to winning teams. Get ready to see how hard Jim Howell's team can make the course.

In April we will kick off our ladies program with a Ladies Social on April 7 at the Academy and April 21 we will have a fashion show, Trunk show and golf contests. Call the Pro-Shop for more information or to sign up.

Hope to see you this year for the ladies program.

The Pro-Shop has new arrivals daily of apparel to look your best while you are playing and plenty of apparel that can be worn off the course as well. If you have any needs for your company, we do a wide variety of corporate products and usually save companies significant amounts of money. There are many members who take advantage of this service so if you have a need or have any questions regarding corporate business contact the Pro-Shop and we will be glad to prepare a quote for you and your company.

We are excited about 2021 and are here to help you improve your golf game any way we can.

Let us know how we can help. You can always reach me at rclark@theledges.com or the shop number at 256.883.4191

Ladies Wine Night MARCH 4, 6:30 P.M.

SHRIMP WELLINGTON, SHERRIED CREME HERB CRUSTED SALMON, PISTACHIO DRIED CRANBERRY COUSCOUS, ASPARAGUS CHERRIES JUBILEE $40 PER PERSON

C H A M P I O N S H I P

The path to the PGA TOUR arrives at The Ledges, April 26 - May 2, 2021

HUNTSVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP PRO-AM THE LEDGES | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 A once in a lifetime experience, the Huntsville Championship Pro-Am allows its sponsors unique access to the biggest names on the Korn Ferry Tour. The Pro-Am provides the ultimate golfing experience enabling clients, business partners, prospects or top executives to compete side by side with a professional in a fun and engaging environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness life inside the ropes on the Korn Ferry Tour playing in tournament conditions at The Ledges.

PACKAGES INCLUDE: • Exclusive opportunity to play with Korn Ferry Tour player(s) • Four (4) playing spots in the Pro-Am • Four (4) premium gift packages • Four (4) invitations to pre-round meal and post-round reception • Two (2) Good-Any-Day tickets

INVESTMENT: $9,000

SKYDECK HOSPITALITY Located on the 18th Fairway, The SkyDeck presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama provides a prime viewing opportunity on the tournament’s closing hole. Positioned in close proximity to the Main Entrance and Ledges Clubhouse, guests can enjoy food and beverage in the main bar area or move closer to the action in the tiered seating.

TICKETS INCLUDE: • Access to the tournament grounds and the SkyDeck presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama • VIP Parking Passes • Continental breakfast, lunch buffet, afternoon snacks, desserts and an open bar complete with an assortment of liquor, beer, wine and soft drinks • Access to private restrooms INVESTMENT OPTIONS: • 8-Guest Package – $6,000 (Includes 8 tickets and 4 VIP parking passes per day) • 4-Guest Package – $3,000 (Includes 4 tickets and 2 VIP parking passes per day) • 2-Guest Package – $1,500 (Includes 2 tickets and 1 VIP parking pass per day) • Individual Ticket – $200 per day

Empanadas Fitz Roy Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp Ceviche Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Chardonnay

Cazuala Viña Marquis Carmenere

Tres Leches Cake Flaherty Cauquenes Red

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 Alpine Beef Tartare // Christina St. Laurent Speckknodel // Markowitsch Blaufrankisch Chicken Shnitzle // Nikolaihof Gruner Vetliner Apple Strudel // Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Kamptal

In the 2021 Ledges Ladies program we will learn all aspects of the game from rules and history to course etiquette and playing the game. If you have ever considered taking up golf, we encourage you to give the program a try.

Ladies who participated in the program last year: this program will not be repetitive for you.

We have new activities, games and challenges and we hope to see you again this year.

To sign up for the first lesson or the entire program, contact

JOR D A N DE BO N IS Jdebonis@theledges.com

The program begins April 7th with a ladies social kickoff party at the Academy, and the first clinic will be May 5th.

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Menu S A L A D A N D S E A F O O D S TAT I O N SALAD BAR, SMOKED AND POACHED SALMON I N T E R N AT I O N A L F R U I T A N D C H E E S E S C A P R E S E S A L A D , P O TAT O S A L A D GR APE SALAD, ORZO SALAD, BROCCOLI SALAD W AT E R G AT E S A L A D B R E A K FA S T S TAT I O N B I S C U I T S , M U F F I N S , S C O N E S , C H E F P R E PA R E D OMELE T TES, BACON, SAUSAGE, EGGS B E N E D I C T, H A S H B R O W N C A S S E R O L E C A R V I N G S TAT I O N L E G O F L AM B, N E W YO R K S T R I P LO I N GLAZED HAM

E N T R E E S TAT I O N SALMON OSCAR, CHICKEN CARBONARA P E N N E , S H R I M P A N D S A U S A G E J A M B A L AYA

S I D E S S TAT I O N H O N E Y G L A Z E D C A R R O T S , V E G E TA B L E M E D L E Y M A S H E D P O TAT O E S , S W E E T P O TAT O E S W I L D L E E K S, M U S H R O O M S KIDS BUFFET

S W E E T S TAT I O N

Bunny Breakfast April 3 9 AM Breakfast, 10AM Hunt

Omelette Station • Scrambled Eggs • Cheese Grits Chocolate Chip Waffles • Biscuits • Muffins Scones • Danishes • Bacon • Sausage Hashbrown Casserole • French Toast Sticks Fresh Fruit • Yogurt Parfaits Ages 13 and up: $17.95++, Ages 12-3: $10.95++, Ages 2 and under: Free Reservations required

Ages 13 and up: $17.95++, Ages 12-3: $10.95++, Ages 2 and under: Free

G RE E N RE P O RT F RO M

JIM HOWELL

The Agronomy staff has been very productive the past several months working on detail projects and improvements for the 2021 season. This winter has been dryer than normal which has allowed us to stay active.

to assist my staff in the preparations for the tournament that week if anyone is interested. If you would like to help, contact me at jhowell@theledges.com.

You do not have to commit to the whole week and we will have morning and afternoon shifts available.

We will continue working on bunkers each year improving depths of sand to be consistent. Typically, the bottoms of the bunker should average 4-5” and the faces should maintain a 2-3” depth to eliminate the “fried egg” lye. Over the past two seasons we changed our raking method by compacting the faces and maintaining the bottoms by hand raking which has made a consistent improvement. This year we removed all the sand from # 3, 5, and 9, and then added new sand at the proper depths. Each year we plan to complete this stage in several bunkers which have aged sand from the past seasons.

As the season resumes, remember to get back in the routine of fixing ball marks, raking bunkers and filling divots. With the increased play last year, the greens were under some stress from foot traffic and weather adversities. We sodded some of these traffic areas early this year to get them back in play for the 2021 year.

As you all know the Huntsville Championship is at the end of April. I am in search of some volunteers

Our plan this year is to needle tine all the greens during the summer stress months, like what we did in 2020. This really helps relieve compaction and drought stress and does not affect playability after we roll them.

Enjoy the golf season!

SIGN UP FOR THE LA JUNIORS TODAY! The LA Juniors are broken down into two categories: Rising Stars and Elites Golfers will be placed into a category based on age and ability.

PRICING: Rising Stars: $100/month Elites: $200/month

SCHEDULE: The season will begin Tuesday, March 16.

Rising Stars will practice Tuesdays from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Starting June 7 and until July 28, Rising Stars will practice on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Elites will practice Thursdays from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Starting June 7 and until July 28, Elites will practice on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Sign up by emailing Jordan DeBonis at jdebonis@theledges.com

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P I L A T E S Classes are designed to improve muscular strength and endurance, reduce back pain and likelihood of injury, improve balance, posture and strengthen core muscles.

Classes are $15 and all ages are welcome.

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Golf Demo Day 10AM - 3PM Bocking Golf Clinic: Practice

Bocking Golf Clinic: Practice

Wine Tasting

LA Juniors Begins

Bocking Golf Clinic

Somm Series: Chile

St. Patrick's Lunch and Dinner Specials

Scotch Tasting Ladies Wine Night Pilates

Pilates

Irish Whiskey Tasting Pilates

Rum Tasting Pilates

Steak and Seafood Night

Golfers Window "The Turn" opens full time

Steak and Seafood Night

Bocking Golf Clinic: Putting Camp

Bocking Golf Clinic: Putting Camp

Bocking Golf Clinic: Putting Camp

Superintendent's Revenge Live music: Josh Allison

Bocking Golf Clinic

Easter Brunch

HSV Champ 9AM Shotgun Range closes at 9AM

Wine Tasting

Ladies Golf Kickoff Social

Somm Series: Austria

Scotch Tasting

Trivia Night

Bourbon Tasting

Good Friday Fish Fry

Steak And Seafood Night

Nine, Wine and Dine

The Huntsville Championship Golf Tournament Course, Range and Academy Closed

Bunny Breakfast and Hunt

Bunny Lunch and Hunt

The Reunion (Opening Day)

Bocking Golf Clinic

Live music: Brandon Elder

32 Castle Down Drive Huntsville, AL 35802 theledges.com

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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