Membership Magazine July 2021
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CONTENTS 1
Membership
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À la Carte Dining
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Aquatics & Archives
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Club Events
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Fitness & Wellness
8 Golf 10 Grounds 12
Club Events: Christmas in July
13 Racquets
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
EVENTS CALENDAR Complimentary Event
July 3 - Independence Day Celebration 4 - July 4th BBQ at the Pool 5 - À la Carte Dining Open 6 - À la Carte Dining Closed 12 - Summer Camp: Wk 2 16 - Friday Pool Party: Jamaican Night
19 - Summer Camp: Wk 3 21 - Trivia Night 26 - Summer Camp: Wk 4 (Sold Out) 30 - Pizza at the Pool
14 - Jaws & Claws 16 - Summer Camp: Wk 5 (Sold Out) 18 - Trivia Night 20 - Pizza at the Pool
ON THE COVER
Timothy Bojanowski, Chair tim@zestsms.com | 443.465.2950 Sharon D. Credit sharoncredit@gmail.com | 410.303.6242
Vikas Gupta vgupta@omegahealthcare.com | 571.225.8065 Gregory E. Johnston gregjohnston@outlook.com | 410.382.7798 Leanne R. Mohler leanne6408@comcast.net | 410.591.2786 John L. Tansey jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270
September 2 - Wine Society 4 - Renovation Send-Off 6 - Labor Day at the Pool 15 - Trivia Night
The Admissions Committee (formerly the Membership 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:
Candace D. Ellrich Candace.Domayer@gmail.com | 336.263.6370
August 5 - Wine Society: Southern Italian Wine 6 - Dive-In Movie Night: Moana 13 - Friday Pool Party: Peruvian Night 13 - Family Camp Out
Martin P. Brunk, 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
18 - Cars, Coffee, & Crepes 22 - Fall Planters Workshop 30 - Scotch & Cigar Dinner
BCC member Connor Ripley playing a carnival game at our annual Independence Day Celebration—June 30, 2019
Matthew S. Thompson mthompson@lothorian.com | 410.935.9806
RECEPTION Roland Park 410.889.4400 Five Farms 410.252.6505 Hours Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-9:00pm
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE CLUB! New member bios can be viewed on our website under Membership.
Mr. Bryan L. Bradford
Mrs. Shannon Regan-Bradford
Mr. Jeff C. Clary
Mrs. Jodi E. Clary
Mr. Thomas C. Dillon
Mrs. Emily D. Dillon
Mr. Bradley R. Dolny
Mrs. Margaret T. Dolny
Mr. Brian Horn
Mr. Jim Lim
Mrs. Ann Lim
Mr. Jason C. Martin
Mrs. Jennifer O. Martin
Ms. Veida McCampbell
Mrs. Alexa Mulieri
Mr. Spencer S. Pollock
Mr. Frank E. Potepan
Mrs. Ellen L. Potepan
Dr. Daniel V. Santos
Dr. Susan K. Santos
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members were posted for membership in the Club since the June 8, 2021 meeting of the Admissions Committee.
Proposed
Proposer
Proposed
Proposer
Dr. Esen K. Akpek Mr. Gregory L. Arbogast Mrs. Heather W. Arbogast Mr. Shawn P. Bryden Mrs. Kathleen M. N. Bryden Mr. Charles C. Deeley III Mrs. Breahn Deeley Mr. Samuel P. Doub Mr. Lamont A. Ellis Mrs. Lakisha L. Ellis Mr. Connor Flach
Mrs. Laura Zois Mr. Brian M. Sheahan Mr. Brian M. Sheahan Mr. Kevin M. Nolan Mr. Kevin M. Nolan Mr. John R. Chabbott Mr. John R. Chabbott Mr. Mac Ford III Mr. Maurice R. Wyatt, Sr. Mr. Maurice R. Wyatt, Sr. Mr. Nicholas D. Smearman
Mr. Dimetrius Hajimihalis Mr. Thomas Huber Mr. Adam M. Jacobs Mrs. Lindsey K. Jacobs Mr. Ian C. Pemberton Mrs. Katrina V. Pemberton Mr. Mark W. Quick Mr. Michael D. Rosenbaum Mrs. Amy B. Kiesel Mr. Jeffrey Vitelkites Mrs. Jennifer B. Vitelkites
Mr. Tyler D. Feeley Mr. John R. Chabbott Mrs. Lindsay Redfield Mrs. Lindsay Redfield Mrs. Daphne & Mr. Andrew Bahl Mrs. Daphne & Mr. Andrew Bahl Mr. Nicholas D. Smearman Mr. Michael J. Ward Mr. Michael J. Ward Mrs. Kimberly & Mr. John Wolff Mrs. Kimberly & Mr. John Wolff
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À LA CARTE DINING
MEET BCC'S NEW DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE Please join us as we welcome Kate Reinhart as our new Director of Food & Beverage. Kate was born and raised in Baltimore and graduated from Towson High School. She then went on to Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, to pursue her love of the hospitality and culinary industry. During her time at Drexel, she received the George Perrier Scholarship and Internship, allowing her the opportunity to work at the famed Le Bec-Fin. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Culinary
Arts, she moved to Colorado, where she managed a bar and restaurant in Denver and worked as a Pastry Chef at a luxury ranch on the western slope. In 2014, she returned to Maryland and began her career in the private club industry as the Catering Director at The Country Club of Maryland where she has worked since. She has also been a member of the Club Management Association of America since 2014 and has been the recipient of the Jim Pappas Scholarship, Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship, and LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship, and is well on her way to earning her Certified Club Manager (CCM) certification. She is absolutely thrilled to be joining the BCC team! ◆
Director of Member Experience & Engagement Nicholas Steege has been a phenomenal asset for BCC in building positive relationships with members and guests. His success is a clear reflection of his genuine care for the membership. Nicholas has
been given the new role of Director of Membership Experience & Engagement. He will now be at the center of member engagement and his core responsibilities will include training our service team on member expectations and feedback and educating fellow staff members on how to create memorable experiences for members and guests. ◆
À la Carte Dining Schedule (July 3-6) Saturday, July 3
2:00pm - À la Carte Dining closes in preparation for our Independence Day Celebration 3:00pm - Refreshment Stands & Pool Complex close
Sunday, July 4
10:00am-8:00pm - July 4th BBQ at the Pool (Sole Dining Option)
Monday, July 5
11:00am-9:00pm - À la Carte Dining is open Golf, Racquets, and Fitness are open
Tuesday, July 6
À la Carte Dining is closed in observance of Independence Day Golf, Racquets, and Fitness are open
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AQUATICS
POOL GUIDELINE Reminders
LET'S GO BCC BARRACUDAS! Come down to the Pool Complex and cheer on some of BCC's youngest members as they compete against local clubs! ◆
Practice Schedule
Upcoming Swim Meets
MORNING Monday-Thursday 8:00am-8:45am | All Ages
Thursday, July 1 | 5:30pm vs. HCC @ Hillendale 13700 Blenheim Rd Phoenix, MD 21131
AFTERNOON Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-4:45pm | Ages 6 & under 4:45pm-5:30pm | Ages 7 & over
Championship Meet
Tuesday, July 13 | 5:30pm @ BCC
• All members ages 8 and up are required to present their BCC member key card at the Pool Front Desk (includes Pool Club Events) • Guests are permitted Monday through Sunday, excluding holiday weekends • Pool Guest Fee (Ages 4 & up): $12 per person • A guest is permitted to be entertained at the Club twice per month (excluding Club Events) by any member • Guest pre-registration required: All guests must be pre-registered with our Welcome House staff • Parents and guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times. Children ages 13 and over may supervise younger siblings or babysit the children of other members. They must be responsible for them at all times • Pool party events may be hosted by members on Tuesday-Thursday only for up to 25 people maximum. Contact the Events Team at events@bcc1898.com to book your event. Pool guest policy applies
ARCHIVES
BCC MONTHLY MEMORY The Roland Park Tennis Courts In the early 1900s, our Baltimore Country Club's Roland Park grass tennis courts were considered among the finest in the country. Not long after joining the National Lawn Tennis Association in 1904, the Club hosted the first in a long series of qualifying matches for Davis Cup hopefuls. The Maryland State and Middle Atlantic Championships, which started in 1905 under a different name, were gaining in popularity at BCC, enjoying national and eventually international recognition. In 1939, the tournament had 90 players, including future great Jack Kramer who won the doubles that year. A year after that, women’s singles and doubles were added. ◆ If you have donations to the BCC archives, contact Assistant General Manager Michael Nyerges at mnyerges@bcc1898.com. 3
CLUB EVENTS
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS Adult Events
Family Events
Children's Events
Featured Events
RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4
Complimentary Event
JULY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Five Farms East Lawn • 6:00pm-10:00pm Fireworks, live performances, games, skydivers, treats, and a festive buffet! Adults $70++ | Non-Member Adults $85++ Children (4-12) $40++ Complimentary for children under 4 No Carnival Rides; 100% Non-refundable; Country Club Casual; Rain Date: 7/5 JULY 4TH BBQ AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens at 11:00am Adults $25++ | Children (4-12) $15++* Guests Not Permitted; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Snack Bar Available; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 2 Monday, July 12−Friday, July 16 (No Golf Available) Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm
FRIDAY POOL PARTY: JAMAICAN NIGHT on page 6
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 3 Monday, July 19−Friday, July 23 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) 10 Players Maximum Per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
LIVE MUSIC IN À LA CARTE Five Farms • 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us in À la Carte for live music by Jon Zorn! RSVP: Dining Reservation; Country Club Casual
BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 4 SOLD OUT! Monday, July 16−Friday, July 30 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm
PIZZA & KARAOKE AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00am-7:00pm $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit
See page 12 for information on how to participate & win prizes!
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CLUB EVENTS
AUGUST
WINE SOCIETY: SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE on page 6
DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT: MOANA Five Farms Pool Complex • 8:30pm Bring the whole family to watch Moana! Complimentary Event (Includes popcorn) Pool Attire; Snack Bar Available
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FRIDAY POOL PARTY: PERUVIAN NIGHT Live music! Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $30++ | Children (4-12) $20++* Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit; Limited Pool Café Menu
FAMILY CAMP OUT on page 6
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) 10 Players Maximum Per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
PIZZA AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 5:00am-7:00pm $12++ per Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, & Specialty) Pool Attire; Beverages by Chit
CARS, COFFEE, & CREPES Five Farms Parking Lot • 8:00am-10:00am Calling all car enthusiasts! Show off your prized fourwheeler or come and admire them Complimentary Event! (Includes coffee) Country Club Casual; Crepes & Cocktails by Chit; If you are showing a car, registration is required
FALL PLANTERS WORKSHOP Roland Park | 10:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm $125++ (Includes all supplies & one glass of wine) Country Club Casual; Cocktails by Chit
SCOTCH & CIGAR DINNER Roland Park North Lawn • 6:00pm Enjoy scotch while you enhance your cigar knowledge. $155++ (Includes cocktail starter, five scotch pours, four-course plated dinner, and four cigars) Country Club Casual
JAWS & CLAWS on page 6 BCC SUMMER CAMP: WEEK 5 SOLD OUT! Monday, July 16−Friday, July 30 Five Farms Pool Complex • 9:00am-4:00pm
SEPTEMBER
WINE SOCIETY: LOIRE VALLEY WINES Five Farms • 6:30pm-8:00pm Free to Wine Society Members $30++ Non-Wine Society Members (Includes hors d'oeuvres) Country Club Casual
RENOVATION SEND-OFF Five Farms Pool Complex• 5:00pm-7:00pm Honor the past while celebrating the future! Featuring live '90s cover band Saved by the '90s. $115++ per Person (Includes complimentary champagne toast, action stations, and hors d'oeuvres) Ages 21+ ; Cocktails by Chit; Sole Dining Option
LABOR DAY AT THE POOL Five Farms Pool Complex • 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens at 11:00am Adults $25++ | Children (4-12) $15++* Guests Not Permitted; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire; Snack Bar Available; Cancellation Policy Does Not Apply
TRIVIA NIGHT Five Farms • 6:00pm-9:00pm $45++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine) 10 Players Maximum Per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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CLUB EVENTS
SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE & FRUIT OF THE SEA
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 5 Five Farms 6:30pm
Hors d’Oeuvres Included Reserve Dining in À la Carte
RSVP: Club Calendar | Cancellation Policy Applies | Country Club Casual Additional Cocktails by Chit | Complimentary for Wine Society Members $30++ for Non-Wine Society Members | Pick-Up: Day of Event 4:30pm-6:00pm
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FITNESS & WELLNESS
Finding Balance
IN THE GOLF SWING By BCC Personal Coach Ryan Hartsfield, TPI, RYT 200 In the modern game of golf, we often hear how important it is to train the body for power to generate as much clubhead speed as possible. Although power is critical to generating clubhead speed, it is greatly diminished and possibly negated entirely without proper balance throughout the golf swing sequence. Homer Kelley lists balance as the second of three essentials to the perfect golf swing in his book The Golfing Machine. Homer Kelley’s 3 Essentials to a Perfect Golf Swing 1. A Stationary Head (notice how he does not say “keep your head down”) 2. Balance 3. Rhythm Mr. Kelley goes on to state, “In every athletic activity, success seems to be unquestionably proportional to the player’s sense of balance and force—whether innate or acquired. Off-balance force is notoriously erratic.” In other words, we lose force and consistency in the golf swing without proper balance. If you struggle with balance in your golf swing, you might experience some of the following issues: 1. The inability to successfully transfer your weight into the lead leg (turning through the golf ball) 2. Hitting the golf ball “thin” (contacting the golf ball with the leading edge of the club) or “fat” (contact with the ground behind the golf ball) 3. Lack of distance even after good contact with the golf ball Balance is such an important aspect of the golf swing that Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) includes a single-leg balance test as one of the 16 points of assessment in the TPI Physical Golf Screen. If you are ready to play more enjoyable golf this year, come see us in the Fitness Center for a TPI Physical Golf Screen. Our TPI-certified Personal Coaches can help you identify and correct areas of weakness in the body through customized exercise and joint golf performance programs with our Golf Professionals. Remember, in order to get better, don’t guess, assess! ◆ For more information on golf fitness training or getting your TPI Physical Golf Screen, contact Ryan Hartsfield at rhartsfield@bcc1898.com.
FAMILY FUN FITNESS
with Personal Coach & Group Exercise Instructor Jessica Taylorson
Join Jessica for a 45-minute class the whole family can enjoy! This class will combine bodyweight cardio, core, and strength exercises to get you moving and sweating as a family!
Saturday, July 10
Five Farms Pool Complex 9:00am-9:45am $10 per person | Ages 6 & up Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app)
FIT & WELL AT HOME:
Glutes & IT Band Stretch by Reformer Pilates Instructor Kristin Weyant
On an exercise mat, lie face up with your knees bent and feet flat. Raise your left foot to the ceiling and grab onto the back of your knee. Then, pull your foot toward your chest, turning the shin to the side, so it is almost perpendicular to your body. Hold the stretch for at least 20 seconds, then repeat on the opposite leg.
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GOLF
TIPS from the
PRO How to Prevent the Dreaded Chunk By Joanna Coe, Director of Instruction
The dreaded chunk shot might be one of the most embarrassing misses in the game of golf. And why does it have to happen after bombing a tee shot right down the middle? If you struggle with “the chunks,” the following tips might be exactly what you need to get back on track! ◆
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Ensure you are shifting your weight and rotating into your lead leg (left leg for the right-handed player). You should feel 95% of your bodyweight on your lead leg when you finish your golf swing. Some players struggle to transfer their weight to lift the ball off the ground by falling backward. Trust the loft on the club. Drive, shift, and rotate into the lead leg.
You will rarely find yourself with a level, perfect lie when you play golf. A downhill lie can certainly sneak up on you if you're not looking for it. Be sure to walk around your golf ball and assess your lie. For a downhill lie, play the ball slightly back in your stance, match your shoulders with the slope, and increase pressure on your lead foot. The ball will launch lower and roll more. Swing down the hill and never lean backward on a downhill lie!
Make sure you hinge from the hips, and your arms are hanging underneath your shoulders. If you are crowding the ball, your arms don't have enough room to hang and swing around your body, causing a chunk.
If the ball position is too far forward with wedges or irons, you could contact the ground first. You can easily check this by taking a practice swing and seeing where the club hits the ground relative to your feet. The club should hit the ground in the middle of your stance with an iron; ideally, the lowest point of your swing should be on the target side of the ball.
TRANSFER your weight
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ADJUST for the downhill lie
CHECK your posture at address
CHECK your ball position
GOLF
SCHOOLS, CLINICS, & EVENTS BCC’s Golf Professionals offer diverse, personalized programs for both golf and nongolf members.
Nongolf Members Welcome
Ladies
Clubs Available
Ladies & Gentlemen
Gentlemen Reluctant Ladies’ Clinics Tuesdays July 6, 27 | 10:30am-12:00pm August 3 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Wednesdays July 7, 28, August 11, 25 | 10:30am-12:00pm Thursdays July 22, August 5, 26 | 1:00pm-2:30pm July 15, August 19 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Fridays July 9, 30, August 6, 20 | 1:00pm-2:30pm Project 9 Ladies’ Clinics Learn how to minimize the strokes on your scorecard where they really count. $20 per session Tuesdays July 6, 27, August 10, 31 | 5:30pm-7:00pm August 3 | 10:30am-12:00pm Wednesdays July 21, August 4, 18 | 10:30am-12:00pm Thursdays July 8, 15, August 19 | 1:00pm-2:30pm July 22 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Men’s Intro to Golf School Designed to teach the beginner golfer everything you need to know about the game. July 10 | 2:00pm-3:30pm | $25 per session AimPoint Express Green Reading Schools AimPoint Express is the most comprehensive and reliable method of reading greens. Used by hundreds of professional players and elite amateurs, this tour-tested method will allow you to read the appropriate break, aim your putter correctly, and stroke the putt on-line with the correct speed. July 20 | 4:00pm-6:00pm August 7 | 2:00pm-4:00pm $215 per session Shot Shaping 101: The Highs & Lows of Hooks & Slices Learn how to control your trajectory and curve shots on command! July 21 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | $60 per session
Sips & Tips Ladies’ golf instruction and social series. Enjoy a cocktail over a different topic each session. Chipping & Pitching: July 21 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Putting: August 11 | 5:30pm-7:00pm $40 per session Ladies’ Golf Schools Handicap 0-19 Full Swing: July 6 | 1:00pm-3:30pm Trouble Shots: July 16 | 1:00pm-3:00pm Short Game: July 23 | 9:30am-11:30am Handicap 20-36 Short Game: July 7 | 1:00pm-3:00pm Full Swing: July 8 | 9:00am-11:30am Trouble Shots: July 23 | 9:30am-11:30am Handicap 36+ Short Game: July 16 | 9:30am-11:30am Full Swing: July 29 | 1:00pm-3:30pm
JUNIOR GOLF EVENTS Summer Junior Golf Schools $200 per week Tuesday-Thursday | 3:00pm-5:00pm Three Days: full swing, short game, open topic Week 1: July 6-8; Ages 14-16 Week 2: July 13-15; Ages 12-13 Week 3: July 20-22; Ages 10-11 Week 4: July 27-29; Ages 8-9 Junior Club Championship Individual medal play competition within divisions. Top four finishers in the (18-hole boy’s and 9-hole girl’s) divisions qualify for the Junior Match Play Championship. Saturday, July 17 Championship begins 11:00am Cookout - 5:00pm 12 & under: $30 per junior 13 & up: $35 per junior Parent/Child Tournament Saturday, August 7 18-Hole Competition Shotgun - 10:00am 9-Hole Competition Shotgun - 12:00pm Cookout and awards to follow completion of play Ages 12 & under $30 Ages 13 & up $35 Junior Pro-Am Juniors play alongside our Professional and Grounds staff in a 9-hole scramble. Thursday, August 12 | 9:00am Ages 8-17 | $30 (Includes golf, lunch, & prizes) 9
GROUNDS
GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE By Tim Kennelly, CGCS, Head Greenkeeper We had beautiful weather this spring with cool temperatures and low humidity. Unfortunately, this comes to an end with the return of high heat and humidity to the Mid-Atlantic area. Traditionally, the high heat arrives around the July 4th holiday, and we move into the “dog days” of summer. With increased soil temperatures, the root systems on the coolseason playing surfaces (bentgrass, ryegrass, tall fescue) naturally reduce. The turf goes under stress rather rapidly under certain weather conditions. When this happens, to ensure our courses are in top condition, our staff will apply light applications of water during the hottest parts of the day (10:00am to 6:00pm) to ensure the survival of the turf under stress. If you encounter staff members on the courses while playing, please do not hit from the tee or to the green until they are completely out of the way. If a staff member is unaware of your presence, please alert them before playing your shot, as the safety of our staff is of utmost importance. We thank you for your patience, courtesy, and consideration of our team. On our larger irrigated areas, one would expect that we would solely use the sprinklers from the automated irrigation systems to water the turf throughout the facility. In 1990, the irrigation system was installed on the West
MONDAY COURSE CLOSURES To ensure the courses are in the best possible condition for the fall golfing season, we will be closing both the East and West courses on Mondays beginning Monday, July 19 through Monday, September 6, and reopen for play on the East Course on Tuesday, September 7.
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Course, and in 2006, the water management system was installed on the East. Irrigation systems continue to become more sophisticated, with the goal being to precisely manage water for maximum efficiency and create better playing conditions and healthier turf. Despite this, no irrigation system distributes water perfectly, nor can it account for all the surface irregularities, playing area contours (high versus low spots), or localized soil conditions and various microclimates. When it comes to turf under stress and applying the correct amount of water exactly where it is needed, there is no substitute for a trained staff member with a hose. While using sprinklers to water small stressed areas will keep our staff out of harm’s way, much of the area that is watered does not need it, and this only wastes water and creates playability and turf health issues.
Lightning Safety Our Five Farms campus is equipped with a Total Lightning Detection system that alerts members, guests, and staff of advancing severe weather. As the device senses both in-cloud (intracloud) and cloud-to-ground lightning at a radius of 10 miles of Five Farms, the siren system will activate automatically. After a 15-minute time frame of sensing no further lightning strikes, the system will give an all-clear signal for resumption of activity. There are two different, distinctive tones used in this process:
• One long 15-second horn blast means lightning has been detected—seek shelter (in the clubhouse or your vehicle) • Three short five-second horn blast means all clear, it is safe to resume activities
Posters detailing this system are located outside the Golf House and in the Gentlemen's and Ladies' Locker Rooms. ◆
Did You Know? As you play the East Course, you may have noticed an eight-inch bronze plate on select tee boxes inscribed with A.W.T. These are the initials of course architect A.W. Tillinghast and mark the original yardage of each hole from 1926.
GROUNDS
The FIRST step towards a long-term solution DRIVING RANGE RENOVATION On Monday, July 19, our Grounds Team will begin renovating the Practice Facilities as the Club makes strides to meet our membership’s current and long-term needs. While these renovations will significantly improve our current offerings, it is not a permanent solution. A long-term solution will still need to be implemented to resolve the main problem areas: size, safety, and instruction space. However, this is a reasonable approach that serves as a temporary solution. ◆
CLOSURES & RESTRICTIONS Monday, July 19―Sunday, August 1 • The Front Range tees (near the Golf House) are closed • The Back Range is open from the mats only (250-yard shots maximum) Monday, August 2―Thursday, August 19 • The Driving Range is closed to repair the Range field and install target greens near Back Range tees Friday, August 20―Friday, August 27 • Driving Range tees are open on both ends from the grass • Balls will be hand-picked to allow the sod to knit and establish. The Range is closed from 2:00pm-3:00pm and 6:30pm-dusk for hand-picking Saturday, August 28 • Normal operations to resume
ENHANCEMENTS • The existing tee by the Golf House will be lowered and the size will be increased by over 40% • We will increase the length of the all-weather teeing surface at the back of the tee from 140 ft to nearly 190 ft. This will allow for an additional five hitting stations • On the Range field, we are repairing the existing field and maximizing the width to create a polo-like field with poles to hit to • On the Back Range tee, we are shifting the practice bunker to the right where current uneven lie area is located and expanding the existing tee further to the right by 47 ft • The teaching tee will be stripped, laser graded, and resodded with Tahoma bermudagrass • On the Back Range, we will be creating an enhanced approach shot experience with the addition of three target greens 11
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RACQUETS
WELCOME TO BCC, GAVIN! Gavin Leon recently joined BCC as our new Director of Racquets. Gavin is a Racquets Professional with over eight years of experience in the private club industry. He is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California with a B.A. in Economics and a M.A. in Kinesiology with a concentration in High Level Coaching and Sport Management. Gavin is a USPTA Elite Professional, certified Cardio Tennis/TRX provider, PTR member, ACE certified personal trainer, and an IPTPA certified pickleball instructor. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Gavin has made the game of tennis his life’s work. He finished his high school career as the number one Boys High School player in the nation. During his high school tenure, he received
recognition on the regional, state, and national level. As an internationally recognized junior player, Gavin made the big move to the U.S. to pursue an opportunity to play tennis at St. Mary’s College in California. As a collegiate athlete, he was ranked in the NCAA Division I Top 50 and received numerous honors, including being named to the WCC All-Conference Team. Gavin began his career in the private club industry in 2013 at Moraga Country Club as an Associate Tennis Professional. In 2014, he became the Head Tennis Professional at Blackhawk Country Club. Most recently, Gavin served as the Director of Tennis at Marin Country Club in Novato, California for the last five years. Gavin and his wife Taylor are excited to develop roots in Baltimore as they begin to grow their family. Please join us in welcoming Gavin to Baltimore Country Club! ◆
Baltimore Country Club Ranks #1 We are honored that Baltimore Country Club ranked #1 of the 45 esteemed clubs and resorts in the nation in consideration for the 2021 Top Racquet Facilities by Club + Resort Business.
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Presort Standard U.S. Postage Roland Park Five Farms 4712 Club Road 11500 Mays Chapel Road Baltimore, MD 21210 Lutherville, MD 21093 www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400
MAIN NUMBERS
Fitness Center RP 410.554.8001 x1307 FF 410.554.8017 Golf House: 410.561.3381 Tennis House: 410.889.4474 Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208
DINING HOURS
Lunch: 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm-9:30pm
RESERVATIONS
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