December Lifestyle 2022

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Thomas E. Carroll, President

Gregory E. Johnston, Vice President Elizabeth R. Sieck, Secretary

Hugh W. Mohler, Jr., Treasurer

Jonathan H. Beard Mason M. Champion

Raymond C. Daue, Jr. Edward M. Joffe, Jr. Paul D. McKinnell Leslie C. Rose Jennifer B. Speargas S. Gale Woods

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: Timothy Bojanowski, Chair tim@zestsms.com | 443.465.2950

Gregory E. Johnston, Board Liason gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798

Candace D. Ellrich Candace.Domayer@gmail.com | 336.263.6370 Vikas Gupta vgupta@omegahealthcare.com | 571.225.8065 C.J. Ilardo cjilardo@gmail.com | 443.622.7697

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

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. ◆

September Staff Member of the Month

Brendan Matheny IT Professional

Even on a busy day, Brendan notices someone’s need for help or attention, and makes a point to improve their day. He played a key role in reopening the Five Farms clubhouse and in the weeks that followed. He made sure that all last-minute requests were addressed in a timely and professional manner. He’s cheerful, thoughtful, and makes the most mundane tasks fun! He is a great example of the Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places.

Exceptional Leadership Award

Daniela Lepe Membership Assistant

Daniela has been instrumental in assisting the Membership Department throughout some of the busiest years the Club has seen. Most recently, she was asked to take over the department’s responsibilities while our Director of Membership was on maternity leave. Daniela worked tirelessly throughout the summer ensuring that all inquiries, proposals, and projects were handled and went off without a hitch. Her knowledge and confidence while taking on these responsibilities has flourished, and she has proven herself capable of taking on any challenge. We are so fortunate to have her on our team!

Every year, the Board of Governors encourages members to express appreciation to the Club's staff by contributing to the Staff Holiday Fund.

CONTRIBUTE ONLINE

Scan the code with your smartphone to fill out the donation form on the BCC website.

A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Reflecting on all the new members elected this past year and then acknowledging the year-long (if not longer) membership waitlist, it is clear that Baltimore Country Club is the place to be. Our facilities, membership, staff, and culture all contribute to our success, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we have built. With the expansion of our Five Farms clubhouse and the increase in members returning to their pre-pandemic work and travel habits, the Board has decided to increase the resident Class A, B, and D Membership cap from

Mr. James G. Morgan

Mr. John B. Miller III

Mr. Ryan J. McCarthy

Mrs. Kerry W. Weir Mrs. Jennifer & Mr. Greg Pyne Mr. Christopher W. Oven Ms. Tara E. Leahy Mr. Brendan P. Hartman

1825 to 1875. We are excited to be able to welcome new social members each month and are so appreciative of the proposers and references for their support this past year. Our Admissions Committee has worked tirelessly to ensure we are accepting kind, gracious, and respectful new members. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.

It is a very exciting time for the Club and we are very fortunate to be so busy. We encourage you to continue to promote BCC to your friends and family as we look forward to another wonderful year.

Again, thank you to all of the 2022 proposers listed below!

Mr. Peter A. Santry Mrs. Laura M. Gentles

Mr. Scott B. Vane Mr. Marc Munafo Mr. Ronald G. Barnes Mr. Doug A. McGinnis Mrs. Ann Stieff Mrs. Amy L. Coakley

Dr. Nicole C. Brummer

Mr. Mac Ford III

Mr. Steven M. Wieczynski Mrs. Nancy Hinds Mr. Daniel J. Ehrlich

Mrs. Jordan G. Higgins Mr. Eric J. Staczek Mr. Nicholas D. Smearman

Mr. Tyler D. Feeley

Mr. James G. Hebbel Mrs. Helen L. W. Sale Mr. Scott E. Huber

Mr. John D. Hampshire, Jr. Mr. Ryan Chiang Mr. Joseph J. Fields Mr. Thomas Robinson

Mr. Edwin Bradley III Mr. James G. Blair III Mr. Robert H. Ellrich Have a wonderful holiday season!

Casey Schell Director of Membership

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!

New member bios can be viewed on our website or app under Membership.

CONDOLENCES

Mr. Eugene A. Arbaugh

November 18, 2022

Mr. Philip Grill October 2022

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP

The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club since the November 8, 2022 meeting of the Admissions Committee. See the most updated list on the Current Proposed Members page under Membership on the website or on the app.

Proposed Proposer

Mr. Evan M. Cohen

Dr. Gabe D. Kelen

Mrs. Laurie C. Smith

Mr. Devin McCreery

Mrs. Gwen Sieck

Dr. Lisa E. Ishii

Dr. Lisa E. Ishii

Mr. Kevin J. Tehan

Mr. William S. Roohan Mr. Michael E. Muldowney

Proposed Proposer

Mrs. Lynn D. Roohan

Mr. Patrick J. Schoenwetter

Mrs. Anne Marie C. Schoenwetter

Mr. Ramon M. Suazo

Mr. Michael E. Muldowney

Mr. Guy H. Gemmill

Mr. Guy H. Gemmill

Mr. Jason B. Connor

Mr. Wesley D. Black

Mrs. Jacqueline M. Tilley

Mr. Alexander Ebright

Ms. Marley F. Welsh

Ms. Blake E. Sheehan

Mr. Brent R. Peterson

Mrs. Jessica S. Calio

Ms. Elizabeth A. Warehime

Mr. Sean S. Tilley

Mr. Ross H. Eagles

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

On

MRS. TERRY HEFFERNAN

1947 BCC statement

MR. MASON CHAMPION

Leo Diegel, “the Eagle,” golf club

behalf of the Archive Committee, we would like to thank the following members for their thoughtful donations to the BCC Archives:

Please contact Assistant General Manager Michael Nyerges at mnyerges@bcc1898.com if you have items deemed to have historical value to BCC.

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

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Adult Events

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Family Events

Children's Events

Featured Events

RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4

ATTENTION MEMBERS

Due to required mechanical work on the Five Farms clubhouse (tentatively slated for January or February 2023) event locations will remain TBA until we receive a confirmed date. The Five Farms clubhouse will be closed for the duration of the mechanical work.

JANUARY

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UNCORKED: WINES OF CHRIS CARPENTER

TBA • 6:30pm

$165++ per Person (Includes wine tastings and three-course plated dinner)

Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

 BCC'S 125TH BIRTHDAY IN À LA CARTE

TBA • 5:00pm-9:00pm

Celebrate 125 years of BCC with food specials! See page 12 for more information

FEBRUARY

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UNCORKED: BURGUNDY

TBA • 6:30pm

$95++ per Person (Includes wine tastings & threecourse plated dinner)

Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

 HEARTS & CRAFTS on page 7

 VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER on page 7

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TRIVIA NIGHT

TBA • 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

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TRIVIA NIGHT

TBA • 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  DUELING PIANOS see ad below

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OYSTER ROAST

TBA • 6:00pm

Oyster Roast is back with live music, food stations, and most importantly—oysters!

$70++ per Person (Includes draft beer & house wine) Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

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Park • 7:00pm

$50++ Hors d’Oeuvres)

Cocktails by Chit Club Casual

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Roland Park • 11:00am

$55++ per Person

Special Menu & Live Music

Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 6:00pm

Adults $80++ | Children (4-12) $25++*

Complimentary Family Photos Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 11:00am

$55++ per Person

Special Menu & Live Music Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 10:00am-1:00pm

Adults $55++ | Children (4-12) $50++ Children (2-3) $35++

Complimentary for Children Under 2 Sole Dining Option; Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 6:00pm

Adults $80++ | Children (4-12) $25++* Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 6:00pm Adults $80++ Children (4-12) $25++* Cocktails by Chit

Roland Park • 11:00am $55++ per Person Special Menu & Live Music Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 6:00pm

Adults $80++ Children (4-12) $25++* Cocktails by Chit

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Roland Park • 10:00am-1:00pm

Adults $55++ | Children (4-12)

HAPPY (& healthy) HOLIDAYS

Your Fitness & Wellness Team has some tips on how you can be your best self this Holiday Season!

PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE

If you feel busy around the holiday season, making time for a shorter workout is better than skipping your workout. Plan out designated self-care times in between family get togethers and holiday events!

Jenna Scott Personal Coach

ALLEVIATE LOW BACK PAIN

Experiencing low back pain from holiday shopping? Try a lying knee-to-chest stretch with a five-second breath hold on each side. A key to avoiding low back pain is to incorporate strengthening your abdominals, obliques, low back, and glutes weekly. Remember to find a balance of stretch and strength.

PORTION CONTROL

Eat all the holiday food (yes, even the dessert) but limit yourself to one serving and practice self-control when it comes to portion size. Your fitness holiday challenge for extra dessert or overindulgence—perform 10 burpees/squats/push-ups the next day!

GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS & WELLNESS

A Fitness & Wellness gift certificate is a present that will be appreciated by anyone. When you give someone the gift of wellness, you are helping them open a door to better health, both physically and mentally.

Give a gift certificate for:

• Personal Training Sessions

• Group Exercise Class Package

• Private Yoga Sessions

• Thai Yoga Massage

• Beauty Services

To purchase a gift certificate, please contact Director of Fitness & Wellness Janine Rich at jrich@bcc1898.com

AVOID BURNOUT

Whether you are planning to visit family or staying home for the holidays, remember to take some time for yourself to relax and practice self-care techniques to avoid holiday burn out. It’s so important to listen to what your body needs and make it a priority.

Here are five tips to keep in mind this season:

1. Start your day with a simple yoga practice

2. If your day is feeling rushed or stress and anxiety sneaks in, take a breathing break

3. Pause. Before making decisions, take a moment to really think about the simplest option

4. Get outside! Bundle up for a long walk or a hike

5. Set boundaries. You can enjoy the season in a way that works for you

Rebecca Printen Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

Jessica Taylorson

Personal Coach & Group Exercise Instructor

Marissa Loforte Personal Coach & Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner

GET MOVING

Every day find ways to move more, and if you can do it outside— all the better!

Dolores Aaronson Group Exercise Instructor

TIME TO UNWIND

With winter approaching, it's a good time to physically unwind from the season and work on mobility, range of motion, and strength! The winter is a pivotal time in the year-round golf season where one has more time to incorporate stretching and strength training.

Try this quick bodyweight circuit the next time you stop by the Fitness Center:

• 30 seconds of bodyweight squats

• 30 seconds of incline push-ups

• 30-second plank

• 30 seconds of slam ropes

Rest for one minute, then repeat this sequence five times!

Mike Horn Personal Coach

GLAM ON THE GO

The holidays are here once again bringing us more celebration and more parties—time to jingle and mingle! Along with these added obligations come the expectation to always look our very best.

An effortless way to achieve a glitzy glam eye and plush pout is to use Glamstrosity’s Liquid Shimmer Eye Set and Mini Liquid Velvet Lip Set:

• Liquid Shimmer Eye provides 18-hour waterproof, fastdrying, high impact shadow to wear alone or layer with Gemstone by Violette Eye Palette

• Mini Liquid Velvet Lip Set features smudge-proof creamy liquid lipstick that dries matte, but never drying to the lip. No lip liner needed and will not feather. Revel in rich reds (Triple Threat) or luscious nudes (Room Key). Effortlessly blend to create your own signature color

Take time to pamper yourself this holiday season and schedule a makeup lesson with Violette at vassenza@bcc1898.com.

Violette Rice-Assenza Makeup Artist

VINYASA YOGA POP-UP

with Marissa Loforte, Personal Coach

Join Marissa for a 50-minute class where you will learn how to build balance and strength in crow pose. Enjoy deep stretching, warrior poses, and core work. Learn tips and tricks, and rest within a stretch during the harder poses. Props and modifications will be given throughout class.

Sunday, December 18

Group Exercise Studio | 10:00am

$15 per person

Pre-registeration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app) | Maximum 8 participants

Group Exercise Schedule

The Group Exercise Studio is located on the second floor of the Five Farms clubhouse.

Registration opens seven days in advance

Well-Being Center Services

The Well-Being Center was created with the intent to restore your senses and balance your body to a true state of tranquility and wellness.

sugar cookies H O L I D A Y

It isn't the Holiday Season at BCC without delicious sugar cookies baked by our Pastry Team. Now's your chance to bake and decorate some of your own!

1 lb Butter 2 cups Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract

6 cups All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt the RECIPE

1. Using a paddle attachment on your stand mixer, mix butter and sugar together until light and u y. Add vanilla extract

2. Add in eggs one at a time, scrape the bowl down with a rubber spatula a er they are fully incorporated

3. Add dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Don't overmix

4. Bake at 325 ºF until the edges are just starting to brown

5. Can be rolled out to thin or thicker sugar cookies, so the amount varies: 2-3 dozen thick cookies; 4-5 dozen thin cookies (Christmas style)

6. It's best to take cookies out of the oven when they are just baked because they continue to bake on the hot pan a er you take them out of the oven. is process is called "carry over baking"

7. You can add colored crystal sugar to the thin or thick cookies before baking for a traditional Christmas cookie look

8. ick cookies can be iced with royal icing which will harden and can be bagged and given as gi s or displayed on a platter

1 lb Confectioners' Sugar 2 tbsp Meringue Powder 5 tbsp Water (Add more as needed) 1 tbsp Clear Vanilla Extract (Or your favorite avor extract)

1. Mix with a paddle attachment on medium speed until thick and u y

2. Add water ½ teaspoon at a time to get the consistency you'd like to pipe or spread on the cookie

WINTER GOLF INSTRUCTION

The cold months are the perfect time to tune up your game so you can kick off golf season feeling confident and ready. We will be offering private instruction in The Loft where we will use TrackMan and HD Golf Technology to modify your swing with precision. The teaching canopy is equipped with a heating system where lessons can be conducted comfortably outdoors. You can book lessons on the mobile app or by contacting the Instructional Team.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced player, our various adult golf classes can help you improve your swing speed, find consistent distance control, and help you with course management by utilizing our indoor simulators. For more information, contact our Director of Instruction Cathy Kim at ckim@bcc1898.com.

Junior Academy Clinics will be offered throughout the week during the winter months in The Loft utilizing our BCC player pathway leveling system to earn pins and other fun prizes! To keep your junior strong and ‘golf fit’, sign them up for the Junior Academy Golf Fitness series which will keep them engaged and active! Please reach out to our Junior Golf Director Danny Murphy at dmurphy@bcc1898.com for more information. ◆

MEMBER APPRECIATION TRUNK SHOW

Thursday, December 8 | Five Farms | 5:30pm-8:00pm

Mark your calendar for Member Appreciation Night featuring Lululemon, Stitch Golf, Cole Haan Shoes, and Jack Christopher Clothing!

Complimentary Wine, Soda, & Light Hors d'Oeuvres

WINTER GOLF SCORES & HOLE IN ONES

During the winter golf season (December 1 through March 15), rounds of golf in Maryland and any state which declares their winter months as inactive, are not valid for handicap purposes. Rounds of golf in the south, southwest, and west, where their associations have deemed those months as an active season, must be posted. As a reminder, due to weather that could effect tee locations and the shortening of holes during the winter months, Hole in Ones made here at BCC are only valid from March 16 through November 30 (as it relates to receiving your complimentary shadow box, Golf House credit book, and complimentary cocktail).

CREDIT BOOKS & GIFT CERTIFICATES

Expiration: December 31, 2022

As a reminder, we ask all member unused credit book and gift certificates to be redeemed by December 31, 2022 if possible. If you are not sure whether you have any unused credit, please contact the Golf House.

Greenkeeper’s Update

Last month, I wrote about fall being the ideal time to repair or renovate your lawn if you desire to grow cool-season grass such as turf-type tall fescue. Another practice that benefits our turf in the roughs here at BCC is the mulching of leaves throughout the hundreds of acres of property we maintain. The leaves have been falling over the last six weeks, and we use a combination of leaf blowers and mulching to make the leaves disappear. Also, last month we discussed drainage that is being installed on #1 and #2 East. We are making great progress as that work continues. In addition, in November, we repaired the cart path to the left of #6 green and from #11 green to #12 tee on the West Course. We appreciate your patience as we complete this work and prepare for the 2023 season. We wish each and every one of you a safe and happy holiday season. ◆

Tim Kennelly, CGCS Head Greenkeeper

BENEFITS OF MULCHING LEAVES

IT'S A TIME & MONEY SAVER

Forget about raking and bagging leaves. Simply mow over the leaves. The leaf reside will only last a few days. The leaf particles provide essential nutrients to your lawn.

PROVEN TO DECREASE WEEDS

Decomposing pieces of leaves cover up bare spots between turf plants that are an excellent opening for weed seeds to germinate. In just three years, this practice is proven to decrease the growth of dandelions and crabgrass by nearly 100%!

RACQUETS WRAP-UP

What a year we've had for Racquets at Baltimore Country Club! It has been an absolute pleasure to lead the incredible group of individuals that make up our Racquets Team. I would like to recognize our Squash Director Wade Johnstone for being inducted into the Maryland State Squash Racquets Association (MSSRA) Hall of Fame last month. It was truly a spectacular event!

TENNIS

Our 2022 outdoor season had the tremendous additions of a robust junior program including USTA junior tournaments, our kid’s Halloween social, junior all-stars and academy offerings, and don’t forget our end-of-summer pool party! Please keep a look out for registration to open for next season as we finalize our dates. On the adult program side of things, we will be following the great success of Club Championships Finals Night again at BCC. Next year's championships will begin as soon as courts become available outdoors, and Finals Night has been set for Saturday, June 24. Please mark your calendars. In March 2023, we have organized a member trip to play tennis and watch the professionals compete at The BNP Paribas Pro Tournament in Indian Wells, CA. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact me at gleon@bcc1898.com.

PICKLEBALL

Junior Coordinator & Senior Racquets Professional Jacob McGowan continues the success of a wonderful outdoor season, revamping our junior program to new heights with our seven-days-a-week fall program. The addition of Racquets Professional David Loveman to the Team has been outstanding. You only need to think back to the pristine condition of our courts and grounds this season to know how much David truly cares abut the Club and how strong his work ethic is. Likewise, Jody Sambrick, Jr. has had an exemplary emergence in our Team in 2022. If you have had the pleasure of interacting with Jody, it is clear to see how he elevates the entire Team. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with how this team continues to go above and beyond to provide the level of service we have come to expect at BCC, and how they live out the Simple Truth each day. I would like to share a few highlights that the team has completed this season and a few dates you need to save for next year!

The Racquets Team plans on continuing the growth of our pickleball program leading into 2023. This will include more pop-up Dinks & Drinks, additional Pickleball Academy time slots, and extra play-in slots. Our competitive pickleball community ended the 2022 season with a successful expansion of the Monday night ladder, the addition of a singles draw in the BCC Club Championships, and back-to-back wins in our local interclub league. Please keep an eye out for the rescheduled US Open Pickleball Classic hosted at BCC this coming Spring.

SQUASH

Squash season is in full swing. Some highlights so far are the University Club dual match, hosting the US Squash Bronze Junior Tournament, ‘The Great One’ Tournament partnered with the Maryland Club, hosting the Maryland State Tournament, Doubles Refereeing Course, The First to 100 with Wade Johnstone & Evan Berney, and of course,

General Manager M. Kent Johnson gives a speech during Wade Johnstone's MSSRA Hall of Fame induction.

Pictured left to right: Kent Johnson, Wade Johnstone, Gavin Leon

the 25th year of the Miller Matches! As you can see, we have a season full of exciting programming. Next month, we are looking forward to having our inaugural Squash Club Road Classic—an idea born from last year's paddle season, the Squash Club Championships, and another Junior tournament opportunity.

PADDLE TENNIS

There has never been a better time to play paddle at BCC. We are having tremendous success with our new clinics, lessons, and member-play opportunities. With the addition of another women's team at BCC, we now host interclub matches Mondays through Thursdays. We offer weekly Learn to Play Paddle clinics for men and women and dropin member play on weekends. We also introduced a weekly junior paddle program last month. The social calendar is quickly filling up with instructional camps, socials, and special events. Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Paddle Club Road Classic on February 4, and the Paddle Club Championships coinciding with our Smash & Bash Racquets Banquet on February 25. We are pleased to offer programming options for members of all genders, ages, and skill levels. As said around the paddle community, #playmorepaddle!

This year we introduced the Smash & Bash Racquets Banquet with huge popularity. This event was designed to bring together all our racquet sports for one evening to celebrate all things racquets. It’s an evening that we will make bigger and better next year, with both squash and paddle playing the finals of their respective Club Championships right before the event begins. Please save the date for this year's Smash & Bash on Saturday, February 25, and register as soon as possible. As a reminder, if you participate in either the Paddle or Squash Club Championships, you are automatically registered for Smash & Bash.

Thank you for your support of Racquets at Baltimore Country Club. I would now like to take the opportunity on behalf of the entire Racquet Team to wish you and your family the happiest holiday season! We can’t wait to get you on the courts in 2023. ◆

Gavin Leon Director of Racquets

Roland Park 4712 Club Road Baltimore, MD 21210

Five Farms 11500 Mays Chapel Road Lutherville, MD 21093

www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400

MAIN NUMBERS

Golf House: 410.561.3381 Tennis House: 410.889.4474

Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208

DINING HOURS

DECEMBER

Roland Park

Tuesday-Sunday Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm

Clubhouse Menu: 2:00pm-5:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm-9:00pm

RESERVATIONS

For all reservations please visit www.bcc1898.com, download our mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play Store, call 410.889.4400, or email reservations@bcc1898.com.

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