Golf Schedule of Events 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Golf Etiquette
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March Calendar
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April Calendar
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May Calendar
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June Calendar
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July Calendar
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August Calendar
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September Calendar
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Tournaments
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Events
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Ladies Golf
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Junior Golf
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Golf Instruction
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Bocking Golf Clinics
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Agronomy Schedule
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Huntsville Championship
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Meet the Team
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W ELCO M E I want to welcome you to this year ’s golf booklet where you can find out about all our golf offerings for the 2021 golf season. With 2020 behind us, and nothing but looking ahead for 2021 we are all excited to see you on the course and at the Academy. We have something for all levels of golfers. Please mark your calendars for all the events you will be interested in for this golf season. If you are new to golf, please reach out to the golf staff and we will point you in the right direction. If this is the year for new equipment, you have come to the right place. Our Academy is quickly becoming one of the premier club fitting destinations in the south. Our instruction schedule is full of opportunity for all golfers and our tournament program will have offerings for everyone to have fun at their club. We are here to serve so do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the Golf Professional staff to get you involved with golf. Rob Clark, Director of Golf
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G O L F ET IQ UET TE R EM I NDER We are for tunate to have such a beautiful and challenging course to play each day. The Agronomy team works hard to provide us with great course conditions and it is our obligation to play a small par t in helping keep the course in great condition. Please remember the following: Rake bunkers after hitting in them.
Repair ball marks on the greens. Use sand in car ts to fill divots.
Groups must keep pace with the group in front of them. If a gap forms between you and the group in front of you, and a group behind you is waiting, it is your obligation as a member to allow the group to play through. We also want to remind golfers that it is very difficult for singles and twosomes to play during peek periods: Friday at noon, Saturday before 12:00 p.m., and Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., if you are a single or a twosome, you will have more fun avoiding those times.
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M A RC H
Bocking Clinic: Putter Aim
Pre-Emerge Greens through 26th
Bocking Clinic: Putting Camp
LA Juniors Begins
Bocking Clinic: Practice Class Demo Day 10AM - 3PM
Bocking Clinic: Putting Camp
Bocking Clinic: Putting Camp
Superintendent Revenge Bocking Clinic: Putting Camp
Bocking Clinic: AimPoint
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APRIL
The Reunion
Capto Putting Class
Nine Wine and Dine Step Aside Scramble
Huntsville Championship 9AM Shotgun Range Closes at 9AM
The Huntsville Championship C o u r s e ,
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The Huntsville Championship Course Closed
The Huntsville Championship Course Closed
Ladies Clinic: Putting
Ladies Clinic: Chipping/Pitching
Ladies Clinic: Bunker Play
Ladies Clinic: Putting Recap
Ladies Play Night
Bocking Clinic: Short Game Series
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Bocking Clinic: Short Game Series
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Nine Wine & Dine Poker Night Bocking Clinic: Short Game Series
Bocking Clinic: Short Game Series
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Memorial Day OPEN
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JUN E
Bocking Clinic: On the Course
Needletine and roll greens
Ladies Clinic: Wedge Shots
Member Guest Cliffhanger Tournament
Ladies Clinic: Short and Long Irons
Nine Wine and Dine Step Aside Scramble
Ladies Clinic: Hybrids and Woods
Ladies Play Night
Bocking Clinic: AImPoint Green Reading
Junior Golf Summer Camp
Ladies Clinic: Chip and Sip
Nine Wine and Dine Jack and Jill
Bocking Clinic: AimPoint Speed
Ladies Clinic: Golf Course Prep
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JULY
Ladies Clinic: Ready Golf
Ladies Clinic: Rules & Etiquette
Nine Wine and Dine Team Scramble Ju ni o r G o l f Su m m er Cam p
Ledges Championship
Needletine greens, aerify and verti-cut fairways and approaches
Bocking Clinic: On the Course
Ledges Championship
Ladies Play Night
Ladies Clinic: Mountain Tour
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Bocking Clinic: AImPoint Green Reading
Nine Wine and Dine Team Scramble
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Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
The Battle
Aerify greens
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
The Battle
Ladies Play Night
Nine Wine and Dine Jack and Jill
Bocking Clinic: Putter Aim
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Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Labor Day OPEN
Verti-cut greens and top dress
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Ladies Play Night
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
One Day Member Guest
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Bocking Clinic: Full Swing Series
Ladies Clinic: 9-Hole Game
Nine Wine and Dine Par 3 Scramble
Nine Wine and Dine Team Scramble
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Tourn am e n t s King of The Mountain
The Reunion
Season Long Entr y : $150 per team
Saturday, April 10 Entr y : $75 per player
Open to the first 32 two-man teams to sign up. Net tournament with 80% of the player’s handicaps. Pairings Party: April 14 Rounds Begin: April 15 DEADLINES: Round 1: May 16 Round 2: June 20 Round 3: July 25 Semi-Finals: August 15 Finals: August 2, Payouts in Pro-Shop Credit Winner: 40%, Runner Up: 30%, Semi-Finalist: 15% 2020 Champs: Gary Pearson & Seth Bryan
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
Sup erintendent Revenge Saturday, March 27 Entr y : $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 format is a four-person scramble.
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The Cliffhanger June 3-5 Entr y : $900 The Cliffhanger is The Ledges premier golf tournament, open to the first 48 teams to sign up. Each flight will consist of four teams, and each team will play a round robin of four matches. The team with the highest points will be the Flight Champion and will have an automatic entry into the Horse Race. After the 4 matches, the flights will hold a Dog Race (3 holes to determine a wild card in the Horse Race). It is possible that 24 teams will make the Horse Race. In the event that the flight winner wins the Dog Race, only one team from that flight will represent the flight in the Horse Race. When each nine has reached a single team, the two remaining teams will play Hole #18 for the Championship. Invitations will be mailed out and will include details on The Cliffhanger Mixer - the kickoff party on Thursday evening with live music, dinner and drinks, The Grand Bash - a Friday evening party with live music, and dinner and the Awards on 18 Green. Poolside activities will be available for families all weekend and wristbands will be given out for clubhouse and pool access to guests.
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Tourn am e n t s Ledges Championship July 9 - 11 Entr y : $25 per player 5 Division Low Gross Event Mens, Ladies, Senior, Super Senior 2020 Champs: Mens: Taylor Rinks Womens: Pat Wilson Senior: Doug Schram Super Senior: Mike Segrest
The Battle August 14 - 15 Entr y : $1 75 per player 4 Nine-hole matches Scramble, Shamble, Best Ball and Modified Alternative Shot 2020 Champs: Mac Crane and Gary Davis
One Day Memb er Guest Thursday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. Entr y : $600 per team Teams consist of two members, and two guests Format: 1 Net Best Ball holes 1-6 2 Net Best Ball holes 7-12 3 Net Best Ball holes 13-18
The tournament includes a tee gift, drinks on the course and an awards dinner after play.
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Even t s Nine Wine and Dine April 23: Step A side Scramble May 21: Poker Night June 11: Step Aside Scramble June 25: Jack and Jill July 16: Team Scramble July 30: Team Scramble August 20: Jack and Jill September 1 7: Par 3 Scramble October 8: Team Scramble $50 per couple, Events begin at 5 p.m. Nine, Wine and Dine is a fun, social format for couples to get together and enjoy nine holes with prizes, dinner and drinks after play.
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Lad i es G ol f Ladies Clinic May 5: Putting
August 4: 9-Hole Game
May 12 : Chipping and Pitching
August 11: 9-Hole Game
May 19: Bunker Play
August 18: 9-Hole Game
May 26: Putting Recap
August 25: 9-Hole Game
June 2 : Wedge Shots
September 1: 9-Hole Game
June 9: Shor t and Long Irons
September 8: 9-Hole Game
June 16: Hybrids and Woods
September 15: 9-Hole Game
June 23: Chip and Sip
September 2 2 : 9-Hole Game
June 30: Golf Course Prep
September 29: 9-Hole Game
July 7: Ready Golf July 14: Rules and Proper Etiquette July 21: Mountain Tour July 28: 9-Hole Game $100 per month, per lady golfer. Beginning and experienced golfers and invited to our ladies clinic to learn all aspects of the game under the direction of our Golf Pros. Ladies will learn through entertaining games and social events.
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Lad i es G ol f Ladies Play Nights May 20, June 1 7, July 15, August 19 and September 9 All ladies golfers are invited to Ladies Play Nights. Play with a Golf Pro beginning at 5:30 p.m. The price is just a cart fee.
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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.
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Sign up by emailing Jordan DeBonis at jdebonis@theledges.com
Ju n i or G ol f Junior Golf Summer Camp June 16-18, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. July 14-16, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Ledges Golf Professionals take pride in sharing the game with all of the campers. This program, created specifically for our campers, helps each of them develop their golf game in a fun environment, no matter their skill level. Every junior will receive valuable instruction each day on different aspects of the game including full swing, putting, chipping, bunker play, and pitching, all accompanied by skills challenges and oncourse instruction. Open to ages 5-14 Register by calling the Pro-Shop at 256-883-4191 $100 per camper
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Golf I n s t r u c t i o n Private Lessons If you are looking to improve your golf game, let Rob Clark, Jordan DeBonis, Greg Harnage and Craig Bocking be part of your development. We offer a wide spectrum of instructional options for golfers of all ages and abilities led by top PGA teaching professionals including PGA’s Teacher of the Year in the Alabama-NW Florida Section of the PGA of America.
To book a lesson visit https ://theledges.com/Golf/Book_A_Lesson
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B o cki n g G ol f Cl i n i c s Putter Aim Coaching Class
AimPoint Green Reading
Wednesday, March 3, 6-7 p.m. $50
Sunday, March 28, 2-4 p.m. $1 75
Let’s start preparing for the 2021 season by aiming the putter where we want the ball to start.
AimPoint Express is the green reading system that teaches players how to accurately predict break. Don’t let putting be a mystery anymore, stop guessing and learn the simplicity behind AimPoint Express. In this series we will take a deeper dive into an important skill to help master the flat stick.
Putting Coaching Camp March 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5 p.m. $250
March 6 Evaluate putter, current mental state of students putting, and video capture of current stroke March 13 Stroke fundamentals and application March 20 Managing speed to eliminate 3 putts March 27 Final video captures with new stroke and strategies
Practice Coaching Class Sunday, March 21 $125 Do you find yourself not getting the most out of your practice sessions? Maybe you don’t have long to practice because of a busy schedule and you’re not getting any better after practicing. We will discuss strategies, prescribe drills, games, and show you how to get the most out of your practice! Let’s have fun and make 2021 your best year of golf.
Capto Putting Class Saturday, April 1 7, 4-6 p.m. $125
This class is designed to help you understand your putting stroke with precision. Capto Putting is a product developed by Precision Golf that will give you accurate real time data about how you move the putter. At the completion of this class you will get a detailed report of your stroke and a game plan that will give you the best opportunity to making more putts.
Full Swing Coaching Series May 8, 15, 2 2 , 29, 4-5 p.m. $250
This series includes physical screening and ground mechanic analysis before/after the series, as well as all participants will receive an uploaded video wrap up of their swing.
Short Game Coaching Series
AimPoint Sp eed Class
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7 p.m. $199
Saturday, June 26, 5-6 p.m. $250
In this series you will learn sound fundamentals and techniques to get the ball in the hole from anywhere less than your full swing with your wedges. Focus will be on 1/2 and 3/4 wedge play, bump and run, finesse shot (low, medium, high trajectories), bunker play (different distances) and the hinge and hold shot.
This class is designed to help you hit more fairways with the driver to give you the best opportunity to shoot lower scores. Do you struggle slicing the driver? Are you inconsistent with your strikes? Hitting it high on the face? Too much spin on the golf ball? Banana ball? Low off the face? Toe or heel strike? These are the questions that will be answered in this class the will have you driving the golf ball with confidence!
On the Course with Bo cking Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. $1 75 Are you a 20+ handicap? If Yes, then this is the series for you. We are headed out on the course. Learn where you are throwing away costly strokes on the course! Is it on the greens? Maybe it’s around the greens? Poor club selection? Off the tee issues? We’ve got you covered and going to take a deeper dive into issues that you’re struggling with on the course and costing you strokes.
AimPoint Green Reading Saturday, July 24, 4-6 p.m. $1 75
On the Course with Bo cking Sunday, July 25, 3-5 p.m. $1 75
Putter Aim Coaching Class
AimPoint Green Reading
Saturday, August 28, 4-5 p.m. $50
Saturday, June 19, 4-6 p.m. $1 75
Full Swing Coaching Series September 5, 12 , 19, 26, 4-5 p.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28 $250 41
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Ag ron o my S c h e du l e February
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Aerif y greens, tees and approaches, top dress with sand Feb 15-25
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Needle tine greens and roll June 7 L ight top dress on the greens Apply wetting agents
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Pre -emerge golf course for summer weed control March 8 - 26 • Fer tilize fairways and tees
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Preparation for the Huntsville Championship (Course closed April 25 - May 2) • Re -sod practice tees
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Aerif y greens with 1/4 inch core removal Top dress and apply amendments Fer tilize tees and fairways Sod remaining approaches with Tiff Tuff Complete sodding Tiff Tuff on 6 fair way
Needle tine greens July 19 L ight top dress on the greens Apply wetting agents Aerif y and ver ticut fairways and approaches July 19
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Aerif y greens with 1/4 inch core removal August 16 • Top dress greens • Ver ticut tees
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Ver ticut greens and top dress September 7 • Apply pre -emerge for winter weed control
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The path to the PGA TOUR arrives at The Ledges, April 26 - May 2, 2021
C H A M P I O N S H I P
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
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M eet T h e Te a m
JIM AUSLEY
CRAIG BOCKING
ROB CLARK
PHILLIP COLLIER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
E XECUTIVE CHEF
JORDAN DEBONIS
LEIGH ANN EVANS
GREG HARNAGE
JIM HOWELL
ASSISTANT GOLF PRO
CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
ASSISTANT GOLF PRO
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
DAVE LUX
KATIE MARTIN
TERRY WILBANKS
ARLENE ZANLUNGHI
DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
EVENTS COORDINATOR
32 Castle Down Drive Huntsville, AL 35802 theledges.com
