The 2024 Golf Season is Here!
Membership Magazine April 2024
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April 4
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Thomas E. Carroll, President
S. Gale Woods, Vice President
Elizabeth R. Sieck, Secretary
Hugh W. Mohler, Jr., Treasurer
Jonathan H. Beard
J. Francis Cannon
Mason M. Champion
Raymond C. Daue, Jr.
Ashley D. Giese
Paul D. McKinnell
Christopher W. Oven
Jennifer B. Speargas
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
The Admissions Committee welcomes comments from the BCC membership regarding any of the foregoing candidates. All communication with the Admissions Committee is held in strict confidence. The current members of the Admissions Committee and their contact information are as follows:
C.J. Ilardo, Chair
cjilardo@gmail.com | 443.622.7697
J. Francis Cannon, Board Liaison franciscannon@msn.com | 410.908.0960
William T. Dowling
thedowlings5@comcast.net | 410.952.2976
Candace D. Ellrich
Candace.Domayer@gmail.com | 336.263.6370
R. Michael Gill, Jr. r.michael.gill@gmail.com | 410.371.7993
Vikas Gupta
vgupta@omegahealthcare.com | 571.225.8065
Tierney Jautze
tierneyhoover@gmail.com | 410.935.8533
Erika McMahon
ehockycko@yahoo.com | 443.827.9446
Leanne R. Mohler
leanne6408@comcast.net | 410.591.2786
John L. Tansey
jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270
Roland
Five Farms 410.252.6505
RECEPTION
Park
410.889.4400
Hours
CONTENTS
Great People Make Favorite Places 2 Membership 3 BCC + Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Partnership 4 À la Carte Dining 6 Events 10 Fitness & Wellness 12 Golf 15 Grounds 16 Racquets EVENTS CALENDAR
Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
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Roland Park
Five Farms FF
Off-site OF
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- Uncorked Wine Series FF
- Game Night RP
- Trivia Night FF 21 - Earth Day Pollinator Plants To-Go Pick-Up FF 27 - Father-Daughter Dance: Taylor's Version RP May 2 - Uncorked Wine Series FF 6 - Annual Meeting of the Membership RP 12 - Mother's Day Brunch RP 12 - Mother's Day Dinner RP 15 - Trivia Night FF 21 - Spring Gardening Workshop FF 24 - Opening Day at the Pool FF 25 - Summer Kick-off: Yacht Rock FF 27 - Memorial Day at the Pool FF 28 - Club Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
8 - Poolside Pizzeria FF 16 - Father’s Day Dinner FF 19 - Trivia Night FF 20 - Pool is Lava FF 28 - Friday Night Pool Party: Medieval Times FF ON THE COVER East Course #10—April 2023
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June
Great People Make Favorite Places
BCC has created an actionable statement that helps define our philosophy known as The Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places. Below is a small sample of staff members who are helping to make BCC your favorite place.
Staff Member of the Month
JANUARY 2024
Charles Scheps, IT Professional
We congratulate IT Professional Charles for being named January Staff Member of the Month! Since starting at BCC last April, Charles consistently proved himself to be reliable and hardworking. From tackling the trickiest IT issues to his unwavering willingness to learn, Charles has been an invaluable asset to our team. Always prepared with his trusty belt bag, he is ready for any challenge. As Charles embarks on his next chapter, we extend our best wishes for success and gratitude for his contributions. He will be greatly missed at BCC, and we wish him the best of luck on his journey ahead.
FEBRUARY 2024
Blessy Kimathi, Culinary International Intern
Since joining our team from Kenya a year ago, Blessy has exhibited incredible dedication and perseverance. Despite the initial challenges of adapting to a new environment, Blessy's unwavering commitment has truly paid off. Her eagerness to learn, trustworthiness, and delightful personality make her an absolute pleasure to work with. This recognition is a testament to Blessy's hard work and can-do attitude.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF
DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE?
As part of our dedication to fostering professional growth and development among our team, we believe that providing access to such opportunities can greatly benefit our staff members. If your company currently has any internships open or if you anticipate openings in the near future, we would be appreciative for the chance to connect interested BCC staff with these opportunities.
Please feel free to reach out to Director of Human Resources Lauren Kourtsounis at lkourtsounis@bcc1898.com if you have any available internships or if you would like to discuss this further. Your support in facilitating these opportunities is greatly appreciated.
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WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
New member bios can be viewed on our website or app under Membership.
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP
The following prospective members have been posted for membership since the March 12, 2024 meeting of the Admissions Committee. Proposed candidates with completed files are posted for 30 days per the Club Bylaws. If you have any feedback, please contact the Admissions Committee Chair CJ Ilardo at cjilardo@gmail.com.
All feedback will be held in confidence.
Proposed Proposer
Mrs. Shannon G. Bradley
Mr. Michael T. Burks
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Danko
Mrs. Rachel E. Ford
Mrs. Shannon B. Kaiser
Dr. Darcey B. Kelley
Ms. Nancy M. Maitland
Mr. Tyler J. Smith
Mrs. Alexandra E. Kohr
Mr. John E. Bradley
Mrs. Megan Davis
Mr. Paul J. Danko, Sr.
Mr. Mac Ford IV
Mr. Bart Aldridge II
Mr. Kenneth B. Frank
Mr. Henry J. Knott IV
Mr. R. Michael Gill
Mr. R. Michael Gill
ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, May 6 at Roland Park
Doors Open at 4:30pm | Meeting Begins at 5:30pm Complimentary (Beverages by Chit)
All members are encouraged to join us for a presentation on the state of the Club, details of upcoming plans, Board election results, and an open forum to ask any Club-related questions.
AU PAIR GUEST PASSES
Pool season is almost here! Please remember to register your Au Pair or nanny for the summer.
Scan the QR code to access the form.
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Mr. Yeardley W. Green
Mrs. Christine E. Green
Mr. Bobby Alter
Mrs. Hannah Bankert
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Kersse
Mrs. Sophie Nelson
Mr. John B. Finigan
Mr. Bill Roohan
Mrs. Shannon Quick
Mr. Zachary B. Bankert
Mr. Andrew M. Kersse
Mrs. Katie Bowman
Mrs. Shelby W. Finigan
Mrs. Lynn Roohan
Mr. Tyden Wilson
MEMBERSHIP
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Partnership
Baltimore County Club is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore e ective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
In addition to a 20% discount on the best available rates for rooms and suites, this partnership will provide our members with great promotional bene ts during your overnight stays, including: COMPLIMENTARY
▶ In-room high speed Internet access
▶ Daily access to digital newspapers
▶ Local house car service Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm, o ered within a 3-mile radius on a rst-come, rstserved basis
▶ Twice daily maid service including nightly turndown service
▶ Overnight shoeshine
▶ Fully sta ed Fitness Center
▶ Self-service co ee & tea in the lobby each morning
▶ Boarding pass kiosk with complimentary printing
▶ Bottled water at Fitness Center and front door 24-HOUR
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▶ Fitness Center Access
▶ Business Center Access
▶ In-Room Dining
Suites Four
Above are net rates, per room, per night, and are subject to 15.5% occupancy and sales taxes and a 2% Baltimore Tourism Improvement
For reservations, contact a dedicated Reservations Specialist at the Hotel’s direct phone line, 410.576.5800. Simply provide the Reservations Team with the Club name and your full name in order to receive the bene t.
For more information, please contact the BCC Member Relations Manager at 410.889.4400.
quoted on a caseby-case basis and can vary depending on speci c dates and requirements.
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Concierge Service
Cancellation Policy: Rooms must be cancelled before 6:00pm, 24 hours prior to date of arrival in order to avoid a one night’s rate penalty being billed to the credit card used for guarantee. All corporate rates are based on availability. e following black-out dates will apply: May 17-18, 2024; July 4, 2024; December 31, 2024. Corporate rates do not apply to meetings and group travel arrangements. Group rates (10 or more rooms) will be
ROOM CATEGORY PUBLISHED RATES SET DISCOUNT RANGE Guest Rooms City View, Balcony Room, Harbour View, Harbour View Balcony, Premium Harbour View $480.00-$1,180.00 Based on room category, length of stay & arrival date 20% $384.00-$944.00 (exclusive of taxes & fees)
District assessment fee.
Seasons Executive Suite (Fountain View), Four Seasons Executive Suite (Harbour View), Lighthouse Suite $850.00-$2,550.00 Based on suite category, length of stay & arrival date 20% $680.00-$2,040.00 (exclusive of taxes & fees)
TBEYOND THE GLASS
he Club’s Food & Beverage Team has always taken pride in developing BCC's Wine Program. Phase 1 of the Lifestyle Facilities Master Plan was an opportunity to fully embrace the Club’s wine culture with the renovated clubhouse. The Five Farms clubhouse boasts 104 wine lockers, an impressive main bar (Trophy Bar), and a breathtaking Wine Room. The new facility allows for more expansive wine programming like SOMM Society, Uncorked, and the Wine Education series.
We are fortunate to have a skilled, passionate team of Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) educated staff who are available to offer recommendations in the dining room, assist with wine orders, and continue developing wine education opportunities for the membership. WSET is one of the world’s leading providers of education in the fields of wine, spirits, beer, and sake. We encourage the continued education of our team for their professional development and to improve the member experience.
ERIK ZMUIDINS
Director of Food & Beverage • WSET - Wine Level 2
Erik enjoys pairing wine with food. The proper pairing makes all the difference!
White Wine: Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain, a dry German or Austrian riesling with a few years of age to pair with spicy Thai food, or a sancerre.
Red Wine: A bright pinot noir from Ribbon Ridge, Sonoma Coast, a burgundy to pair with duck, or a Howell Mountain cabernet or Left Bank wine from Bordeaux to pair with beef.
BRITTANY LEWIS
Assistant Food & Beverage Director • WSET - Wine Level 2
Brittany likes a bold, big bodied, California Cabernet and a light and crisp prosecco/champagne.
CHRIS TRAYNOR
Beverage Manager
Chris loves to learn about and try all wines! One of his top choices would be a bold cabernet from Paso Robles, California.
BUILD YOUR COLLECTION
Did you know you can order wines directly from our distributors?
If there is a wine on our wine list that you would like to add to your personal collection, we can reach out to our wine representatives—subject to availability—and place an order for you.
Contact Chris Traynor at ctraynor@bcc1898.com for more information.
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À LA CARTE DINING
À LA CARTE DINING
WANT A WINE LOCKER?
Join SOMM Society.
$1,500 JOINING FEE
$650 annual membership fee billed on March 1
Only 6 Lockers Left!
For more information or to register, contact Erik Zmuidins at ezmuidins@bcc1898.com.
What are the Perks?
⊲ A personalized temperature and humidity-controlled wine locker with storage for up to 12 to 15 bottles of wine at Five Farms
» Each locker will have a personalized engraved nameplate that identifies the locker’s owner
» Members may add cigars and fortified wines in their lockers (Beer and spirits are prohibited)
» Lockers will remain locked at all times; only Food & Beverage leaders can add or remove wines
» Wines may be consumed during À la Carte service or Club Events (Five Farms only; excludes private events and the Pool Complex)
UPCOMING SPECIALS
APRIL 12-14
Masters Tournament Weekend
Five Farms | 11:00am-9:00pm
Celebrate the Masters Tournament in À la Carte with our Azalea and Mother of Pearl specialty cocktails.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Live Music
Five Farms | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Featuring Brian Comotto
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Pizza Night Opener
Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm
There's nothing better than freshly made BCC brick oven pizza!
⊲ No corkage fees when your wines are served at the Club
⊲ Access to exclusive SOMM Society tastings in the Wine Room and early access to wine event signups
⊲ Access to purchase limited and vintage releases at significant discounts
⊲ A one-time $250 credit upon sign-up towards your first wine purchase through the Club
⊲ Would you like to have a glass without opening the bottle? Enjoy exclusive access to the Club’s Coravin System to have a glass from a bottle in your collection
⊲ You can have a wine bottle chilled or decanted in advance by emailing frontdesk@bcc1898.com
In À La CaRtE
ThUrSdAy, ApRiL 18
FiVe FaRmS | 5:00Pm-9:00Pm
HIGH WEST WHISKEY TASTING 6:00Pm-8:00Pm
High West Distillery’s brand ambassador will be on-site offering tastings of their whiskeys that pair well with our Chophouse menu.
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
ADULT EVENTS FAMILY EVENTS CHILDREN'S EVENTS
RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4 APRIL
MAY
6 April 2024 EVENTS
DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME TICKET PRICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4 Uncorked: Beaux Frères Five Farms Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm $80++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner) Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual 6 Game Night Roland Park See ad on page 8 17 Trivia Night Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm $50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual 21 Earth Day Pollinator Plants To-Go Five Farms See ad on page 8 27 Father-Daughter Dance: Taylor's Version New Event! Roland Park 5:30pm-8:30pm
$75++ Children (4-12) $45++* Jacket & Tie; Non-alcoholic Beverages Included; Additional Beverages by Chit CLUB EVENTS REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
EVENTS Registration Opens February 1 MAY EVENTS & INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Registration Opens
1 JUNE EVENTS Registration
EVENTS Registration Opens
Adults
APRIL
March
Opens April 1 JULY
May 1
DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME TICKET PRICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2 Uncorked: Chateaux de Pommard Five Farms Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm $80++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner) Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual 6 Annual Meeting of the Membership Roland Park 5:30pm Complimentary Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual 12 Mother's Day Brunch Roland Park 11:00am-2:00pm Seating at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm Adults $70++ Children (4-12) $30++* Buffet & Live Music; Complimentary Family Photos Until 1:30pm; Sole Dining at Roland Park (Five Farms À la Carte Open); Cocktails by Chit; Jacket & Tie 12 Mother's Day Dinner Roland Park See ad on page 8 15 Trivia Night Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm $50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual 21 Spring Gardening Workshop Five Farms Two Sessions 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm $120 Includes Pots $75 Bring Your Own (2) 16" Pots Guest Registration Opens March 15; 100% Non-refundable; RSVP Deadline: May 14; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual 24 Opening Day at the Pool Five Farms 3:00pm-8:00pm Buffet Opens 3:00pm Adults $30++ Children (4-12) $20++* RSVP Not Required; Event Charge Billed Upon Buffet Check-in; Sole Dining at the Pool; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire 25 Summer Kick-off: Yacht Rock Five Farms 7:00pm Concert at 7:30pm $85++ per Person Live Music & Dancing; Food Stations; Late Night Snacks; Ages 21+; Rain or Shine; RSVP Deadline: May 21; 100% Non-refundable After May 21; Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual 27 Memorial Day at the Pool Five Farms 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens 11:00am Adults $35++ Children (4-12) $20++* Carnival Themed; DJ, Games, & Entertainment; Guests Not Permitted; Sole Dining at the Pool; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire
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16 Father's Day Dinner
19 Trivia Night
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28 Friday Night Pool Party:
Farms
Adults $22++
Children (4-12) $15++*
(Includes pizza buffet, caesar salad, & ice cream sundae bar)
Adults $65++
Children (4-12) $30++*
(Includes lobster tail & filet mignon buffet)
$50++ per Person
(Includes dinner & glass of wine)
Farms See ad on page 8
Adults $35++
Children (4-12) $20++*
RSVP Not Required; Event Charge Billed Upon Buffet Check-in; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire
Outdoor Event with Live Music & Games; Complimentary Family Photos; Cocktails by Chit (Wine & Beer Stations by Chit); Country Club Casual
Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
RSVP Not Required (Event Charge Applied Upon Buffet Check-in); Sole Dining at the Pool; Cocktails by Chit
Cocktails by Chit | Country Club Casual | Complimentary for Children Under 4 Rides & games buffet Fireworks Skydivers Face Painting Dj & Entertainment
RSVP Deadline: June 20 | 100% Non-refundable After June 20 | Rain date: July 5
MAKE PLANS TO CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE WITH ADVANCE À LA CARTE BOOKINGS!
ere’s no better place to celebrate life’s special moments than at your favorite place! Enjoy a special graduation menu and surprises to enhance the celebration.
To make your advance reservation* contact Member Relations Manager Andrea Millan at amillan@bcc1898.com or call 410.554.8005. Share your preferred reservation details—date, time, party size, graduate's name, and school—to make your graduate's day extraordinary!
*Maximum of 12 people per reservation when dining in À la Carte
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Would you like your graduate to be included in our graduation announcements in the June issue of Lifestyle? Scan the QR code to ll out the form.
JUNE DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME TICKET PRICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Five
Poolside Pizzeria
Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
Five
5:00pm-8:00pm
Five
Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm
Five
Pool is Lava New Event!
Medieval
Five
Times
Farms 5:30pm-8:30pm
EVENTS
Class of 2024
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Five Farms 6:00pm-10:00pm Adults $123++ • Guests $140++ • Children (4-12) $95++ Registrations After Deadline Subject to $10 Increase
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YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS
What better recommendation is there than one from your fellow members? From Thai Yoga Bodywork and Alignment Yoga to Personal Training and Group Exercise, our Fitness & Wellness Team is here to help you achieve your goals.
THAI YOGA BODYWORK
REFORMER PILATES
"Meredith's willingness to work and help anyone with anything is beyond my expectation. She learns quickly and improves her teaching skills. Meredith’s professional knowledge is getting better with every class. Her positive attitude is so impressive. Every class has been prepared and runs in the best way I have known. There is no boringness in the classes, there are always new or different elements and endless fun. I feel we are so lucky to have Meredith at BCC. If there’s anyone wondering what these classes are, I would strongly recommend you come and check them out!"
—Raisa Matsiyevskaya, BCC Member
"As a senior woman golfer, I have found Thai Yoga Bodywork essential for any success I experience on the golf course. Lainey is an exceptional practitioner of her craft. The stretches, the positions, and the massages that Lainey executes helps to keep my body more limber so I can execute the swing dynamics called for in golf. Another added bonus—at my last physical I was informed by my doctor that I had added a ¼” to my height. That is always good news for a senior woman to hear!"
—Elizabeth Sieck, BCC Member
Fitness & Wellness Services Booklet
Group Exercise Class Schedule
The Five Farms Fitness Center will be closed Friday, April 12–Sunday, April 14 for deep cleaning. We encourage members to utilize our Roland Park Fitness Center during this time. The Five Farms Fitness Center will reopen Monday, April 15. Thank you!
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LEARN MORE
DEEP CLEAN CLOSURE
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SWINGING TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
If you have been on or around the courses this year, you may have noticed that the Club has introduced water cartons as an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic water bottles. These cartons are made from renewable resources such as paperboard, which is biodegradable and recyclable. By making the switch, the Club aims to significantly reduce its plastic waste while providing members and guests with a convenient and sustainable option. We also highly encourage members to utilize reusable water bottles. At the Golf Shop, you can purchase a wide variety of styles from brands like Corkcicle and Tervis. Water refill stations are available at the refreshment stands on the East and West courses, the restrooms at #11 East and #15 West, and behind the #5 West green. Coolers are located throughout the courses and rangers will be driving around with water available. Together, we can drive positive change, one swing at a time, and pave the way for a more sustainable future on and off the course.
MGA
GENTLEMEN'S SCOTTISH DAY
Saturday, April 6 | 9:00am & 1:00pm Shotgun
MGA SEASON OPENER
Friday, April 19 | 1:00pm Shotgun
GENTLEMEN’S TWILIGHT GOLF LEAGUE
Tuesdays | May 7-July 16 | 5:30pm Shotgun
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Saturday, May 18 | 9:00am Shotgun
GENTLEMEN’S GUEST DAY
Thursday, May 23 | 1:00pm Shotgun
LGA
LGA OPENING DAY & DINNER
Friday, April 5 | Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm
9-HOLE OPENING DAY
Tuesday, April 9
18-HOLE OPENING DAY
Wednesday, April 10
LGA TWILIGHT OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, April 25
LADIES' GOLF WEEK
Tuesday, May 7-Sunday, May 12
CINCO DE MAYO SOCIAL
Wednesday, May 8
LGA WEEKEND PLAYDAY #1
Saturday, May 11
JUNIORS
PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE
Featuring team competitions in structured leagues. PGA Junior League provides a fun (less stressful) scramble format, as opposed to stroke play competition.
Spring Season: April-June
Practices: Fridays | 4:00pm-5:00pm or 5:30pm-6:30pm
Matches: Saturday Afternoons
Ages 8-17 | $325 per Junior (Includes PGA fee)
Register by Monday, April 15
All Skill Levels Welcome (Some golf experience preferred)
OPERATION 36 CLINICS
These clinics focus on skill rather than age, with the instruction tailored to the division your junior golfer is in. On-course testing days will take place twice a month on Saturday afternoons.
Season 1: April 2-May 25 (8 weeks)
Tuesdays | 4:00pm-5:00pm or 5:30pm-6:30pm
Thursdays | 4:00pm-5:00pm or 5:30pm-6:30pm
$495 per Season (Includes 8 clinics, 2 on-course 9-hole tests, & Operation 36 mobile app)
FUTURE GOLFERS CLINICS
Work on the building blocks necessary to become a golfer in a very fun, social, and welcoming space! Parents, we ask that you plan to stay for the duration of the clinic to assist if needed.
Sundays | April 6-27, May 4-25 | 11:00am-11:45am
Ages 3-5 | $30 per Session
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THE CADDIE CORNER
The official start of the golf season is here, marked by the opening of the East Course and a palpable sense of excitement. Make this season the best yet by supporting the BCC Caddie Program. I'd like to introduce the members of our Caddie Committee and express our gratitude for their dedication:
2024 Caddie Committee
Joe Fields, Chair
Mike Mulieri, Golf Committee Liaison
Tim Codd
Don Hoelting
Brenda Jews
John Leahy
Sam Llanio
Frank Palmer
The committee has been diligently preparing for the start of the caddie season, during which we anticipate having between 70 to 75 caddies at BCC. Among these caddies, there will be approximately 40 youth caddies (8th to 12th grade) who could have the potential of earning the Evans Scholarship by meeting the scholarship criteria. You can identify them by their hunter green caddie bibs. There will be another 15 college age caddies and 15 adult caddies who will be wearing white bibs. Our current six Evans Scholars will be in the gold bibs.
Additionally, one of the initiatives of the Caddie Committee is to mentor these youth caddies in either obtaining the Evans Scholarship and or helping them develop the core values that caddying can bring later in life.
If a committee member, Caddie Manager Brett Keller, or I ask for your assistance in taking on a youth caddie, we hope you'll consider saying yes.
Caddie Level Member Rates per Bag (includes gratuity)
B Caddie - $50
A Caddie - $60
Honor Caddie - $100
As we say, Take a Caddie, Change a Life.
Greg Jones, PGA Pro Emeritus
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BCC EVANS SCHOLARS 2017 Samantha Lannon Ohio State University 2021 Rebecca Lannon University of Maryland 2021 Varada Maulkhan University of Maryland 2022 Kendall Opheikens University of Maryland 2023 Antonio "AJ" Carter University of Maryland 2024 Shawntae Wilson University of Maryland
HUNTER
GREEN WHITE GOLD
THE U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
By John Vonei II
The rst U.S. Open took place at Newport Country Club, on October 4, 1895, the day a er the inaugural playing of the U.S. Amateur, also at Newport Country Club. Only 11 golfers (including 10 professionals) competed. Horris Rawlings, from England, was the winner. Rawlings was presented with a sterling silver trophy commissioned for the Open. e trophy was 18 inches high, 6 inches in diameter with handles on both sides. It weighed 8.5 pounds. In 1946, the original was destroyed when the Tam O’Shanter clubhouse (home club of the Open winner that year) burned to the ground. An exact replica has been presented to each ensuing champion.
Charles H. Grasty, a principle investor in the Roland Park Company, made a point to be at the 1895 U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open. e Roland Park Company was looking for an architect to layout a golf course for the urban community it was developing north of Baltimore City. Grasty invited Scottish professional and golf course designer, William Dunn, Jr., who was runner-up in the Open, to come to Baltimore. At a meeting in the Roland Park Company o ces, Dunn was commissioned to design the rst 18-hole golf course in Maryland that Edward Bouton, President of the Roland Park Company, had already named the Roland Park Golf Club. In February 1898, the Roland Park Golf Club became Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc.
In April 1898, a USGA representative arrived to inspect Willie Dunn’s 4,876 yard bold layout. Shortly therea er, Lawrence Curtis, President of the United States Golf Association, announced that Baltimore Country Club was awarded the 1899 U.S. Open. It would be the biggest golf event south of Philadelphia.
Fi y-seven golfers, (more than half Scottish or English professionals) showed up to compete in the 5th United States Open – September 1415, 1899. Willie Smith, a Scotsman who immigrated to the United States to be the professional at Midlothian Country Club near Chicago, won by eleven strokes. William Dunn came in thirty-third. Club member, T. Courtney Jenkins, captured forty-eighth place. Baltimore Country Club’s rst professional, William Braid, who also immigrated from Scotland, nished forty-ninth.
Following the 1899 U.S. Open, Baltimore Country Club became internationally recognized as a place to play golf. Within 20 years, BCC was the largest private Country Club in America.
April through October 2024, we will be featuring a trophy from the Major Championships hosted at BCC. is trophy is on display in the Trophy Bar at Five Farms.
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BCC Major Golf Championships Trophy Series
Willie Smith, winner of the 1899 U.S. Open by a margin of 11 shots. is record wasn’t surpassed until Tiger Woods won the 2000 championship by 15 shots.
GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE
As we begin a new fiscal year and golf season, the Golf & Grounds Maintenance Team is excited to share a few approved projects to improve the overall BCC golf experience including work we will be doing on the East Course Long-Term Maintenance Drainage Plan, initially developed in 2018 and implemented in 2019. This spring, weather permitting, we will focus on the drainage on hole #4 East, aiming to complete work by the start of the 2024 Golf Season. Additional drainage work on the #3, #7, and #18 approaches and the upper #11 fairway (near the green) will be completed in fall 2024.
Our Long-term Drainage Plan stems from the unprecedented rainfall of 2018 and 2019, exceeding annual averages by 33" and 14", respectively. After conducting an on-site assessment in October 2018, Turf Drainage Co. of America devised this plan and was contracted due to the company’s track record of solving complex drainage issues on golf courses throughout the United States. This plan, implemented by local golf course contractor McDonald & Sons, is a combination of excess water collection and transportation. This collection system consists of strategically placed open basins that collect excessive surface water before entering the fairway areas, further saturating the soil profile. These basins collect surface water and use their patented design to collect seepage water in the ground through the sidewalls. However, no surface collection system alone can adequately drain the course without a method to remove water that has saturated the soil and address water seeping from the ground (via springs) on holes completed such as #3, #7, #10, and #11.
An integral aspect of the plan involves establishing extensive seepage drain fields using Turf Drainpipe technology, renowned for its exceptional speed and efficiency in soil drainage. These drainpipes are installed within two to three-feet-deep trenches backfilled with straight sand and specifically engineered to meet our drainage needs. To date, 4.04 miles of pipe have been installed out of the over 15 miles in the plan.
The plan involves numerous phases throughout the years until completion. Ultimately, our objective is to maintain a consistently well-drained soil profile, foster healthy playing surfaces capable of withstanding summer stress periods, and create firmer playing surfaces that meet the expectations of our members and guests. Furthermore, this effort is geared towards reducing or eliminating the number of days carts are restricted on the East Course following rain events.
#4 ROUGH AFTER RAIN DRAINAGE WORK
Later this spring, additional cart path work will occur in the following areas on the West Course:
• Behind #1 and #7 green
• From the tee at #8 to the tee at #9
Additional details and photos will follow as work on the projects takes shape. In last month’s Lifestyle, I wrote about green aeration and dates that will be completed this spring. As a friendly reminder, aeration is necessary to relieve compaction, improve oxygen, stimulate new rooting in the soil, and improve water penetration and infiltration in the root zone. This year, our team has begun preparing for the summer stress season by aerating the West greens in late March by deep tine aerating with ½" solid tines, followed with 3/8" solid tines followed by sand topdressing to smooth the surface. Instead of aerating the West fairways, we will be vertical mowing or verticutting the fairways while the course is closed. East Course aeration is scheduled for April 30 through May 2. We will be pulling small 1/8" cores followed by a light application of sand topdressing on the greens. We will also be solid tine aerating and verticutting fairways while we are closed. As the season begins, each golfer can do their part to ensure the courses are at their best. This includes repairing ball marks, replacing your divots, following cart suggestions, and smoothing the sand from the bunkers following play.
Tim Kennelly, CGCS Head Greenkeeper
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EAST COURSE #4
THE KEY TO BETTER GREENS Scan the QR code to review the proper way to repair ball marks and replace divots.
WINTER RACQUETS WRAP-UP
As the winter racquets season comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to recognize achievements and thank you for another fantastic squash and paddle season. We hope to see you on the tennis and pickleball courts this spring!
SQUASH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Finals Nights: Saturday, February 24
WINNERS
Men's A Doubles
Men's B Doubles
Men's C Doubles
Men's D Doubles
Todd Ruth & Taylor Tutrone
Bill Dowling & Clark Dowling
Dale Horn & Larry Holmes
Mike Macsherry & Jeff Downs
Men's A Singles Taylor Tutrone
Men's Super B Singles Clark Dowling
Men's B Singles
FINALISTS
Jeremy Pollock & Clark Dowling
Landon Royals & Paul McKinnell
Patrick Bollinger & JC Beese
Blaine Linkous & Andrew Fones
Todd Ruth
Andrew Rice
Jason Connor Patrick Bollinger
Men's C Singles JC Beese Jeff Downs
Men's D Singles Jason Heller
Keith Reilly
Women's A Doubles Nathalie Collins & Lissen Tutrone Jennifer Hearn & Leanne Mohler
Women's B Doubles
Nathalie Collins & Jessica Kallaugher Candace Ellrich & Marianne Dawn
Women's A Singles Lissen Tutrone Jennifer Hearn
Women's B Singles Nathalie Collins Marianne Dawn
Women's C Singles Candace Ellrich Brittany Ruth
50+ Doubles
Jamison Miller & JB Miller Bob Travers & Brendan Collins
Mixed Doubles Taylor Tutrone & Lissen Tutrone Andrew Rice & Jennifer Hearn
Mixed B Doubles Leanne Mohler & Brian Kroneberger Jason Connor & Marianne Dawn
16 April 2024 RACQUETS SUMMER CAMPS TENNIS & PICKLEBALL SUMMER ALL-STARS June 3-August 23 Five Farms | Ages 5-9 RACQUETS
JUNIOR SQUASH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday, February 3
Girls Under 19
Boys Under 18
Boys Under 15
Boys Under 13
WINNERS
Clara Dawn
Drew Fones
Cole Fones
John Linkous
PADDLE TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Finals Nights: Saturday, February 24
WINNERS
Men’s A Doubles
Men’s B Doubles
Women’s A Doubles
Women’s B Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Tyler Feeley & Jack Keenan
Luke Staczek & Taylor Tutrone
Kelly Lausch & Amy O'Connor
Jodi Clary & Jennifer Martin
Steve Wieczynski & Kelly Lausch
SMASH & BASH RECAP
On Saturday February 24, we hosted our third annual Smash & Bash Banquet, including the Squash and Paddle Club Championship finals. During the banquet, awards were given out to the MVP, Ambassador, and Most Improved players in squash, tennis, pickleball, and paddle tennis categories.
FINALISTS
Julianne Dawn
Owen McKinnell
John Linkous
Walker Carroll
FINALISTS
Bryan Del Monte & Tim Polk
Kyle Lagratta & Jeremy Pollock
Anja Freiburg & Carey Jacobs
Blake Sheehan & Tracey Root
Carey Jacobs & Michael Niccolini
2023-2024 SEASON AWARDS
SQUASH
MVP: Taylor Tutrone
Most Improved: Jason Heller
Ambassador: Jessica Kallaugher
TENNIS
MVP: Rebecca Williams
Most Improved: Taylor Sweeney
Ambassador: Donald Parr
PICKLEBALL
MVP: Steve Wieczynski
Most Improved: Lisa Wetzel
Ambassador: Leanne Mohler
PADDLE TENNIS
MVP: Jack Keenan
Most Improved: Christine Heaphy
Ambassador: Ginny Spivey
17 SQUASH SUMMER CAMP June 10-August 30 Roland Park | Ages 5-17 TENNIS ACADEMY June 3-August 23 Five Farms | Ages 9+ RACQUETS
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