Everywhere we turn we are reminded to do our part to protect the environment and effectively, “GO

GREEN.” Well, we have decided to take a little different approach to the “GO GREEN” concept. After

all, the golf course is starting to turn GREEN and the club has 18 of the Best GREENS. Most

importantly, our new membership plan is designed to save a lot of “GREEN” for anyone interested in

joining and also put some “GREEN” back in your pockets per referral. So we are making it easy for

everyone to “GO GREEN” at Verdict Ridge in 2010 and protect the Club environment.

If you know of anyone who has ever considered joining a club, then ask them to be a part of our great club.

Each member has their own reasons for what makes Verdict Ridge special. For some it is the quality of the

course, for others it is the camaraderie and for some it is that sweet lady that runs our snack bar! It is up to

you to tell your own story......but this offer is sure to help!

$600 Full Golf Membership + $280 monthly dues

$600 Sports Membership + $205 monthly dues

$0 Swim/Tennis/Social + $95 monthly dues (first 25 new members)

Memberships Now Available Contact Membership Director, Mike Zhiss 704-257-0113

April 2010

Spring Kick OffGolf Tournament

Saturday April 24th

TIME: TBD --- Tee Times (starting at 8 AM) or

Shotgun start (9 AM) depending on size of field.

FORMAT: Texas Scramble (Select the best team

drive and each player completes the hole on his own

ball. Best Gross and Net score combined)

PICK A PARTNER OPTION: This year you have the

option of selecting one playing partner to be on your

team (either a member or prospective member).

You will then be paired up with two other players to

complete your team. Since the event is Net and Gross

combined, the field should be quite competitive.

COST: $35 + cart fee for Golf, 1st & 2nd place team

gift certificates, closest to pin prizes and lunch

provided during play.

LUNCH: Chef Jeremiah Gosse will be Grilling Out

THIS EVENT IS THE START TO A GREAT GOLFING

SEASON. WE HOPE EACH MEMBER WILL MARK THEIR

CALENDAR TO GET OUT AND SPEND SOME TIME ON

THE COURSE! WE HOPE TO HAVE A FIELD OF 80- 100.

Sign up today in the Pro Shop!! Be sure to tell your friends....

PLAYING LESSON

by Toby Lawson

“KEEP YOUR LEFT WRIST FLAT”

The most important moment of the golf swing is impact.

The most important thing to remember is that with a

neutral grip the back of the left hand represents the

clubface.

Simply put: If the back of the left hand is facing the

target, that is where the ball will go!

Practice hitting balls focusing on keep your left wrist flat

and hitting down on the ball. This will produce a striking

blow that will allow the ball to fly long and true.

Stop by the Pro Shop and I will be happy to show you how

This years Jr. Golf Camp is scheduled for:

July- 26th-30th

Young golfers will learn the fundamentals of golf.

Chipping, Putting, Irons and Woods!

Ages 6-15

Cost $85 per child

9am- 12:30 PM

Please call the pro shop to sign up

Jr. Golf Camp

“Sanding the Divots” Party

April 15th 3 PM

Covered Dish Dinner After

Sign up in Pro Shop

The official kickoff to our membership drive at the club will be a night of excitement. With just one week before the

Kentucky Derby we have decided to enjoy a night of horse racing on the big screen. There will be at least 8 actual

horse races to give participants an actual race experience. Pick your long shot, bet the Trifecta or bet on the

favorite. Funny money prizes will be awarded through Golf Shop gift certificates. But you can also just sit back and

watch and cheer. The true focus of the night is to welcome new members to the club and invite along those whom

you think may be interested in joining. We imagine there will be some cheering at the following races:

NEW MEMBERS RACE: For the last race of the evening, each NEW member will be able to randomly draw a

horse, with the winner taking home a $600 club gift certificate (or split among all co-owners).

FOUNDING MEMBERS RACE: For the next to last race of the night, one family member per membership will get

to randomly draw a horse. The owner of the winning horse will enjoy a free month’s worth of Golf dues $255 (or

split among all co-owners).

So get out and invite your friends. There will be no pressure to join, but they just might consider it after seeing

how much fun we have. YES ladies we want to see you in your biggest Derby style hats or come casual. Mint Juleps

will be the drink special for the evening along with specials on select Whiskeys and Bourbon. Hors d’ oeuvres

stations will be available throughout the room and Derby Pie will top off the night.

EVENT COST: $20 per member ++ Registered Prospects -- FREE

RSVP to Mike Zhiss 704-257-0113

Menu: See Clubhouse Flyer for more details

“Off to the Races...” Kickoff PartySaturday April 24th

6:30 PM

SPRING GREEN-UP

With the onset of spring everyone is ready to dust off their golf clubs and get back on the course. The next few weeks

should bring on warm temperatures and green Bermudagrass. During spring green-up Bermudagrass is the most

vulnerable to damage as it uses stored carbohydrate reserves (plant food) to start growing again. Because the plants are

in a very vulnerable state we try and be more cautious when deciding cart rules on busy days. High traffic during anything

but the driest of conditions will substantially inhibit the plant’s ability to recover from a harsh winter like the one we just

experienced. Excessive wear during this 4-6 week stretch can leave the course with bare areas that no one likes to see.

Please help give our turfgrass the best possible chance to recover by obeying the cart rules. This will not only give the

fairways and roughs the best chance to grow it will help reduce the overall cost of turfgrass repair and replacement. We

would like to ask that everyone do his\her part in helping keep our course in as good a condition as possible.

Thanks for you help, patience, and understanding.

WELCOME - ERIC MORGAN

Assistant Golf Professional

Eric Morgan was recently hired as assistant golf

professional at Verdict Ridge. Eric is a resident of

Sherrills Ford and has been in the golf business for 15

years. Originally from Pinehurst, Eric spent 7 years at

River Run as an assistant and previously at Salisbury

Country Club.

Eric has the ability to teach all level of players, but he has

a particular interest in teaching junior golfers and that

appealed to us as a club. Eric plans to institute a new

junior program that is year round and he will work with

your child in an atmosphere to allow them to grow their

game but make sure that they continue to have fun. He

hopes to utilize the swing monitoring system to show

progress of his students.

Eric begins work April 5th, so stop by and say hello!

On the Green M itchell Shaw CGCS

JEFF CROUSE LANDS HEAD SUPERINTENDENT JOB!

Congratulations to our very own, Jeff Crouse, for landing the

head superintendent position at Chockoyotte Country Club in

Weldon, NC. Jeff has been with Verdict Ridge for over 10

years and has been a tremendous asset to this club. While

Jeff's departure will be difficult to replace, we have been his

biggest supporters as we felt Jeff deserved the opportunity to

become a head superintendent. Jeff is now the second

Verdict Ridge assistant superintendent to go on to become

the head man at another club, which is not bad for a club

barely 11 years old.

Chockoyotte is a small 150 member club in a little bedroom

community beside Roanoke Rapids, NC (think 1 hour north of

Raleigh off I-95). The front 9 holes were designed by Donald

Ross and the back 9 holes by Ellis Maples. All that is missing

is a quality superintendent to bring it back to its glory days

and i know that their members are eagerly anticipating Jeff's

arrival. As one Chockoyotte member wrote, "if Jeff can get

our club to look as half as good as Verdict Ridge does, he

will get a lifetime contract." Best of luck Jeff and thank you

for all of your hard work and good luck with your new job.

We know you will do great!

New Members

INCENTIVE --- defined as a positive motivational influence.

The greatest incentive for any club member is growing their club so that it thrives. Of course most people

know the word “incentive” as a way to get them motivated and in return a nice reward. Well you can enjoy both

benefits with our incentive program:

At Joining Bonus

$100 gift card for each new golf member ($250 gift card after 18 active months)

$75 gift card for each new sports member ($150 gift card after 18 active months)

$50 gift card for each new S/T/S member ($100 gift card after 18 active months)

Club Growth Bonus

Refer 5 new golf members and receive a $500 bonus gift card

Refer 5 new sports members and receive a $300 bonus gift card

Refer 5 new S/T/S members and receive a $150 bonus gift card

A special thank you to those members who have already referred new members!!

Jeff & Denise Smerek Bill & Peggy Lea Lou & Jane Genett Frank & Reva Giordonello

Membership Referral Reminder

The NFL Alumni Golf

Outing is scheduled for June 2010. Volunteers

are needed Hole sponsors are available.

If interested please contact Bill Herr

at theherrs@bellsouth.net

Reminder: Match Play begins April 19th

Please call pro shop to sign up!Coming April 8th! Become a fan.

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