May Lifestyle 2024

ON THE COVER

The Maher Family at our Mother's Day Dinner event at Five Farms— May 2023.

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 Park 410.889.4400 Five Farms 410.252.6505

9:00am-5:00pm

9:00am-9:00pm

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!

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

Mr. John D. Baker III

Mrs.

Mr. Christopher P. Blick

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP

The following prospective members have been posted for membership since the April 9, 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. Yuliya Cook

Mr. Brian Cook

Mr. Brandon M. Hyde Mr. Joseph R. Woolman III

Mrs. Meredith D. Knott Mr. Luke A. Knott

Dr. Christopher J. Scott Mrs. Vaughan W. Scott

Mrs. Sara Fowler-Smith Mr. Eric G. Smith

Shannon G. Bradley

Mr. Robert A. Brandt III

Mr. Maxwell A. Thanhouser

Mrs. Rebecca A. Casserly

Mrs. Kristen L. Blick

Mrs. Rachel E. Ford

Mr. Bernard C. Casserly

Dr. Mary Beth Thanhouser

Mrs. Megan E. Bradley

Dr. Shannon B. Kaiser

DINING GUIDELINES &

We understand and appreciate that the most popular time to dine is between the hours of 6:00pm and 7:30pm; however, like “pace of play” on the golf course and in free-standing restaurants, we have to pace the number of reservations over the evening, including Grab & Go orders, to ensure an exceptional À la Carte dining experience for all members and guests.

Reservations are always highly recommended as they allow our management team to better plan for busy days and periods of high volumes. While “walk-ins” are welcome, you may be required to wait for a table. Also, due to the increased demand from all members, we ask you to be aware of your dining time so the staff may “turn” your table to allow other members to dine. Our team thrives on fulfilling the requests of our members and seeks to deliver an exceptional experience for you and your guests. Please take a moment to review our guidelines.

RESERVATIONS & DINING LOCATIONS

▶ Dining reservations are available in the following areas:

• Indoor: 1924 Grille & Elm Room

• Outdoor: Adirondack Porch, Grille Porch, Elm Porch, Tilly Porch

▶ Walk-In Only Areas: Adirondack Bar & Trophy Bar

• Tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. These dining areas are not reservable

▶ Reservations are recommended (reservations open ten days in advance)

▶ Reservation times are the party’s expected seating time. The reserving party must be present for seating. A reservation may be held for no more than 15 minutes. A party who loses their reservation may opt-in to the waitlist. Service for parties not adhering to the reservation timeline may also result in delayed service

▶ Members who “walk in” must be ready to be seated when their name is called. If the member is not present, the table is forfeited to the next party in line. During periods of high volume, walk-in diners may experience extended wait times

▶ On our busiest nights, when dining times must be enforced to accommodate the membership, bar and soft seating areas for cocktailing before and after dinner will be available in the Adirondack Bar, Trophy Bar, Oak Room, and Rooftop Terrace

▶ The Club reserves the right to enforce a two-hour dining limit during busy periods to accommodate as many members as possible. The Club will make every effort to advise you if there is a “turn” at your table following your reservation

▶ To expedite service and ensure consistency and quality:

• Parties of 13 or more must: Be approved by a Food & Beverage Manager and will be split into two or more tables OR reserve a private space through our Events Department

GRAB & GO ORDERS

Grab & Go is available on the BCC mobile app, the Club website, or at one of the kiosks conveniently located at the Trophy Bar and Adirondack Bar.

FAMILY DINING

▶ All ages are permitted to dine in the 1924 Grille, Elm Room, and outdoor porches

▶ Ages 13 and up are permitted to dine in the Adirondack Bar and Trophy Bar. Children ages 12 and under are permitted in these dining areas on Sundays only

▶ Only adults ages 21 and up are permitted to sit at any bar or access the Rooftop Terrace

▶ Parents and Guardians are responsible for the supervision and proper behavior of their children at all times. Members cannot be responsible for the unsupervised children of other members. In the event that a child (or children) is misbehaving, you may be approached by a member of the Club’s staff and asked to address the behavior

▶ Staff are not responsible for the supervision of members' children

SPECIALS

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Kentucky Derby Happy Hour

Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm

Enjoy $7 specialty cocktails. Draw a card to compete from your seat for a chance to win!

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Cinco de Mayo

Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm

Join us for a festive evening with delicious food and drinks!

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Live Music

Five Farms | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Featuring Jon Zorn

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Preakness Happy Hour

Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm

Celebrate Preakness at the Club with drink specials. Draw a card to compete from your seat for a chance to win!

Class of 2024

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 Last Chance! Submit your graduate’s photo and information by May 10 to be included in our graduation announcements in the June issue of Lifestyle. Scan the QR code to ll out the form.

JUMP IN!

POOL SEASON HAS ARRIVED

Get your goggles and sunscreen ready because pool season at BCC officially begins on Friday, May 24, with our Opening Day at the Pool event! We have a calendar packed with excitement for the whole family. From our beloved Friday Night Pool Party series to the mouthwatering delights of Poolside Pizzeria, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And let’s not forget the newest addition to our lineup, the thrilling Pool is Lava BCC's Swim Team (BCC Barracudas) and swim lessons cater to both competitive swimmers and those seeking to cultivate a passion for the sport in their children, offering an opportunity to nurture swim skills and fun. So grab your towel and let's dive into a summer of family-friendly fun!

POOL RULES

To ensure the safety of members, guests, and staff, please take a moment to review our pool rules.

POOL DRESS CODE

Members are responsible for ensuring that they, their children, and their guests adhere to BCC's dress policies.

SWIM LESSONS

Book swim lessons via the website under Seasonal, or via the mobile app on the menu page under Aquatics.

POOL HOURS

MAY 24 3:00pm-9:00pm

&

JUNE 1-SEPTEMBER 2

10:00am-9:00pm

10:00am- 8:00pm

3:00pm-9:00pm

Monday-Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm Friday-Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 24

MAY 27

Opening Day at the Pool 3:00pm-8:00pm

Memorial Day at the Pool 10:00am-8:00pm

JUNE 8 Poolside Pizzeria 5:00pm-9:00pm

JUNE 20 Pool is Lava New! 6:00pm-9:00pm

JUNE 28

Friday Night Pool Party: Medieval Times 5:30pm-8:30pm

Join BCC’s SWIM TEAM

DIVE INTO THE EXCITEMENT WITH BCC’S SWIM TEAM!

Our team is geared up to make waves this season. Join us for a summer lled with team spirit, camaraderie, and thrilling competitions.

$55 per Child (Includes t-shirt & swim cap) BCC Barracudas swimsuit is an additional cost

SWIMSUIT FITTING DAY

Saturday, June 8 | Five Farms Pool Complex | 1:00pm-3:00pm Gear up in a BCC Barracudas swimsuit, available at an additional cost, and make a splash in style. If your child has a BCC Barracudas swimsuit from previous years, they are welcome to wear that one.

PRACTICES

MORNING

Begin Tuesday, June 14 | Tuesday & ursday

All Ages | 8:00am-8:45am

AFTERNOON

Begin Monday, June 13 | Monday-Friday

Ages 6 & under | 4:00pm-4:45pm

Ages 7+ | 4:45pm-5:30pm

SWIM MEET SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 18 vs RP @ RP

Tuesday, June 25 vs HCC @ BCC

ursday, June 27 vs L'H @ L'H

Tuesday, July 9 vs ECC/GSCC @ BCC

ursday, July 11 Championship Meet

MEET OUR FEARLESS LEADER

We are thrilled to have Abigail Werner returning for her third season at BCC as our Head Swim Coach & Lead Swim Instructor. is year, she has a shiny new plaque on her wall a er coaching the Mercy High School Swim Team to it’s IAAM Swim Team Championships in their undefeated debut year! e Barracudas will have another exciting summer with her at the helm.

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

 ADULT EVENTS

 FAMILY EVENTS  CHILDREN'S EVENTS

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

MAY EVENTS & INDEPENDENCE DAY

CELEBRATION Registration Opens March 1

MAY

CLUB EVENTS REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

JUNE EVENTS Registration Opens April 1

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME

2 Uncorked: Chateaux de Pommard Five Farms

6 Annual Meeting of the Membership

12 Mother's Day Brunch Sold Out!

Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm

Roland Park

JULY EVENTS Registration Opens May 1

AUGUST EVENTS Registration Opens June 1

TICKET PRICE

$80++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner)

Doors Open 4:30pm; Meeting Begins 5:30pm Complimentary

Roland Park 11:00am-2:00pm

Seating at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm

12 Mother's Day Dinner Roland Park See ad on page 8

15 Trivia Night Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm

21 Spring Gardening Workshop To-Go In-person Sessions Sold Out; To-Go Kits Available

Five Farms

Two Sessions 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm

24 Opening Day at the Pool Five Farms See ad on page 8

25 Summer Kick-off: Yacht Rock Five Farms 7:00pm Concert at 7:30pm

27 Memorial Day at the Pool Five Farms 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens 11:00am

Adults $70++ Children (4-12) $30++*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual

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

$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)

$120 Includes Pots

$75 Bring Your Own (2) 16" Pots

Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner

When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

To purchase a to-go kit, contact Cathy Wagner at cwagner@bcc1898.com

100% Non-refundable; RSVP Deadline: May 14; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual

$65++ per Person

Adults $35++ Children (4-12) $20++*

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

RSVP Not Required; Carnival Themed; DJ, Games, & Entertainment; Guests Not Permitted; Sole Dining at the Pool; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire

8 Poolside Pizzeria Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm

16 Father's Day Dinner Five Farms 5:00pm-8:00pm

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)

19 Trivia Night Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm

20 Pool is Lava New Event! Five Farms See ad on page 8

28 Friday Night Pool Party: Medieval Times Five Farms See ad on page 8

JULY

3 Independence Day Celebration Five Farms See ad on page 7

4 July 4th BBQ at the Pool Five Farms 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens 11:00am

17 Trivia Night Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm

$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)

RSVP Not Required; Event Charge Billed Upon Buffet Check-in; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire

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

20 Poolside Pizzeria Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm

26 Friday Night Pool Party: Taste of Asia Five Farms 5:30pm-8:30pm

Adults $35++ Children (4-12) $20++*

$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)

Adults $22++

Children (4-12) $15++*

(Includes pizza buffet, caesar salad, & ice cream sundae bar)

Adults $35++

Children (4-12) $20++*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RSVP Not Required; DJ, Games, & Entertainment; Guests Not Permitted; Sole Dining at the Pool; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire

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 Billed Upon Buffet Check-in; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire

RSVP Not Required (Event Charge Applied Upon Buffet Check-in); Sole Dining at the Pool; Cocktails by Chit

LOCKER ROOM

SERVICES & REMINDERS

SHOE SERVICE

In the Men’s Golf Locker Room at Five Farms, you'll find the Attendant Room, which is open every day from 7:00am to 9:00pm and is complimentary for all members and in-house guests. We offer cleaning and polishing services for dress shoes, casual shoes, and golf footwear. Additionally, we have white, black, and brown shoelaces available for purchase. If you need spike replacement, it's available for a fee of $15. You can drop off your shoes for same-day service as long as it's before 7:00pm.

GUEST LOCKERS

The Men’s Golf Locker Room offers Guest Lockers for any members hosting a guest. Due to low availability and high demand, please reach out to Clubhouse Services Manager Aidan Dougherty at adougherty@bcc1898.com to reserve.

TOWELS

As a reminder, bath towels can be found in the shower room and in each locker wing. Used towels should be placed in the brown woven baskets located throughout the Locker Room. Please do not throw away or take home any towels.

CIGARS & BEVERAGES

If you would like to purchase a cigar or beverage, please ask a Locker Room Attendant to assist you in the process. Please have your selection and member number ready.

HATS

We kindly remind everyone that hats are not to be worn inside the clubhouse, which includes the Locker Room.

CELLPHONES

While cellphones are permitted within the locker room, photography is strictly prohibited. If you need to use your cellphone for calls, texting, or other non-photographic/ videographic purposes, please feel free to do so discreetly and respectfully.

BARBER AVAILABILITY

Please contact Bob or Larry directly to schedule an appointment.

Bob McClafferty

Contact: 443.894.4580

Tuesdays at Roland Park

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at Five Farms

Larry Suarez-Murias

Contact: 410.371.9623

Thursdays at Five Farms

MEET AIDAN DOUGHERTY

Aidan is our Clubhouse Services Manager who oversees Housekeeping, Valet, Locker Rooms, Laundry, the Welcome House, and internal transportation. He began at BCC in 2017 as a Bag Room Attendant. In 2020, after graduating from college, he was promoted to Clubhouse Services Manager, and has been helping the Club run smoothly ever since!

If you have any questions regarding our Locker Rooms, please contact Aidan at adougherty@bcc1898.com.

SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR NUTRITION

By Rebecca Printen, Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

Transitioning from winter into spring can seem quite dramatic, outside in nature as well as inside our bodies. Spring is all about new beginnings, yet our bodies are tired and sluggish due to winter’s cold days and long nights. Luckily, we can turn to Ayurveda, which is the sister science to yoga, for guidance. One of the core principles of Ayurveda is our energy mirrors the energy of the earth. Springtime creates an abundance of water—the earth is heavy with melting snow and spring showers. Kapha, which flourishes in water, is the Ayurvedic dosha (bio-elemental energy) that is dominant in the spring. When Kapha becomes excessive in nature, your body may feel heavy, sluggish, swollen, cold, sleepy, dull, or depressed. We can balance the strong spring Kapha influence by following simple, intuitive Ayurvedic dietary advice.

LIGHTEN UP. Slowly transition from winter’s thick, heavy foods to a lighter fare. Eat more veggies, less meat, and get protein from beans and legumes.

PURIFY & RENEW. In Ayurveda, juice cleanses are not encouraged. Instead, slowly add more cleansing veggies, focusing on dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, etc. Eating your vegetables lightly steamed will help cleanse and purify. Adding lemon juice to your water will also aid in detoxification.

SEEK WARMTH. Avoid cold and hot extremes. Just as we transition from cold to hot in the spring, transition to a warm to neutral temperature diet.

These are all general guidelines and should be considered as a starting point for changing your diet in the spring. Remember, what we eat has a huge influence on how we feel. Take some time to read more about Ayurvedic cooking with the seasons.

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS

About six years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. BCC's Fitness & Wellness Team has been amazing as I work to mitigate progression. Janine and her team can help any member get more out of golf, racquets, or any activity they desire, but I have learned over the last four years, they can also help with Parkinson's.

Over the last five months, I have been doing Thai Yoga Bodywork with Lainey Baer. The increased flexibility and better mind-body connections have been extremely helpful and relaxing. Lainey has worked with me to improve movement where I need it most. Parkinson's has affected the left side of my body. She took the extra time to create yoga videos that focus on movement in the

abductors, feet, and hips. These are all areas that I can no longer take for granted. I have been using these videos for several months and have gained more mobility and flexibility. My weekly sessions with Lainey give me the opportunity to check for correct posture and get the full benefits of Thai Yoga Bodywork.

I am now 70 years old and plan to stay active for a long time. Lainey, with her expertise in yoga, is a major part of my mitigation plan. I feel fortunate to have access to talented people at BCC like Lainey!

—Patrick Tracy, BCC Member

MEMORIAL DAY MURPH CHALLENGE '24

Monday, May 27

Five Farms Fitness Center | 8:00am-9:30am

Join us at BCC this Memorial Day for a workout like no other! Honor our fallen heroes while pushing your limits in the Murph challenge. Designed to pay tribute to Lt. Michael P. Murphy—who this workout is named after—and all who made the ultimate sacrifice. This event promises both physical challenge and heartfelt remembrance. Let's come together as a community to honor our heroes and celebrate their legacy. Don't miss this opportunity to sweat, honor, and remember. Register now and be part of something truly special. Members will have the option to complete the standard Murph workout or a variation of the workout which will have modifications! All exercise number totals will be broken down into rounds and performed circuit style until the total number or max time allotted is reached. $10 per Person (Includes refueling refreshments following exercise)

Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app) by May 22, 2024

Maximum 12 Participants, Minimum 6 Participants | Must be Ages 16+

Up for the Challenge?

FULL MURPH

1 Mile Run

100 Pull-ups

200 Push-ups

300 Squats 1 Mile Run

HALF MURPH

1/2 Mile Run

50 Pull-ups

100 Push-ups

150 Squats

1/2 Mile Run

MODIFIED MURPH

1/2 Mile Run or Walk

50 Assisted Pull-ups, TRX Rows, or Crunches

100 Push-ups with Knees Down or Push-ups with Hands on Bench

300 Squats

1/2 Mile Run or Walk

For more details on the Memorial Day Murph workout or advice on preparing for the workout, contact Jenna at jscott@bcc1898.com.

MOTHER’S DAY YOGA

Wednesday, May 15

Five Farms Tennis Lawn | 10:00am-11:00am

Come join Personal Coach & Yoga Instructor Jenna for a special post-Mother's Day treat. This yoga flow is specifically tailored for moms, who consistently give their selfless love and care to others, allowing them to dedicate an hour of self-care just for themselves. Jenna will guide everyone through an all-levels power flow, followed by enjoying a healthy sweet treat together. Please be sure to bring your yoga mat and a water bottle.

$25 per Person (Includes sweet treat following yoga)

Cancellation Policy Applies | Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app) by May 12, 2024

Maximum 12 Participants, Minimum 5 Participants

HOW THE LETTER " y " CAN IMPROVE YOUR BALL STRIKING

By David Hutsell, PGA, Lead Instructor

Do you struggle to make consistent contact with your irons? Do you hit more fat and thin shots than solid ones? If so, I have a very simple drill that can improve your contact in a very short time.

Most players have difficulty hitting solid iron shots because they don’t have a clear idea what a good impact position looks and feels like. I often ask my students to show me how their body, arms, and club should look at impact, and I have seen some puzzled looks and interesting positions over the years. The main components of a solid impact position I try to get my players to understand and feel are the following: pressure/weight on a solidly posted lead leg, hips slightly open to the target, shoulders relatively square (parallel to the toe-line and target-line) and last, but not least, forward shaft lean. These elements come together to produce a downward angle of attack on the golf ball with our low point of the swing arc in front of the ball. All great ball strikers do this, and you can too.

One of my favorite drills is to hit balls while starting in my impact position. To do this, first start with a shorter iron like a pitching wedge or a 9 iron. You can use up to a 7 iron but I wouldn’t recommend going with less loft than that to start. Start in your normal address position, and then move into your impact position by shifting your weight/lead hip onto your lead foot (closest to your target), open your hips slightly, and move the handle of the club in front of the ball.

At this point, if you were to look into a mirror, your arms and club shaft will have formed a lower case “y” where the lead arm and club shaft will be in a straight line and the right arm will complete the upper portion of the “y.” Now, you are now ready to make some small swings while making sure you stay posted on

your lead leg. Feel the shoulders rotate to put the arms and club in motion and start by just swinging the club from waist high on the backswing to waist high on the follow through. Start slow and gradually build your speed and length of swing as long as the contact remains solid. Before you know it, you will be hitting more and more solid shots at your target as a result of your improved impact position.

GOLF INSTRUCTION

WOMEN WHO GOLF: 101

Saturdays | May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8 | 11:00am-12:00pm

5-week Series $225 | Drop-in $55 per Class | Guest Fee $65 per Class

Open to all members & waitlist members | Beginner Level | 6:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

WOMEN WHO GOLF: 201

Fridays | May 17, 31, June 7, 21, 28 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

Tuesdays | June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Drop-in $55 per Class | Guest Fee $65 per Class

Open to all members & waitlist members | Beginner Level | 6:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

LGA GOLF CLINICS

Thursdays | May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 20, 27 | 10:00am-11:30am

Saturdays | May 4, 11, June 8, 22, 29 | 9:00am-10:30am

Drop-in $55 per Class | Guest Fee $65 per Class

Open to all LGA members | 6:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

MGA

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

GENTLEMEN’S MEMBER-GUEST INVITATIONAL

Thursday, June 13-Saturday, June 15

JUNIORS

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

LGA

LGA TWILIGHT GOLF LEAGUE

Thursdays | May 2, 9, 30, June 6, 27 | 5:00pm Shotgun

LADIES' GOLF WEEK

Tuesday, May 7-Sunday, May 12

CINCO DE MAYO SOCIAL

Wednesday, May 8 | 5:00pm-7:00pm

LGA WEEKEND PLAY DAY

Saturday, May 11

CO-ED

9 & DINE

Friday or Saturday Evenings | May 3, June 7, 22

THE CADDIE CORNER

In last month's Caddie Corner, I mentioned one of the initiatives for this year's Caddie Committee: mentoring our youth caddies, who are in grades 8th through 12th. This involves helping them either obtain the Evans Scholarship or develop the valuable core values that caddying instills. However, considering we have over 40 youth caddies and only eight Committee members, it's clear we need more support to offer these young men and women a meaningful mentorship experience. To ensure each youth caddie has a mentor, we'll need an additional 14 mentors to join our Committee members in this initiative.

We're looking for mentors who are enthusiastic about the Caddie Program, fully supportive of their mentees' goals, and willing to embrace their responsibilities. These responsibilities include ensuring that each youth caddie secures two assignments (loops) per month, accompanying them whenever possible throughout the season, and providing monthly progress reports to the Caddie Committee and myself. If you're passionate about the idea that taking a caddie can change lives and you have the time to commit, please get in touch with me at gjones@bcc1898.com, and I'll forward your name to the Caddie Committee. If you're unable to mentor at this time, we completely understand, and we appreciate any time you can dedicate to taking a youth caddie this season.

To maintain a strong caddie program, we rely on experienced college-age and adult caddies to support us during months like April/May and September/October when our youth caddies

are in school during the week. We value the expertise they contribute to the program, whether it's by assisting during our start-of-season orientations for new youth caddies or providing guidance on the course throughout the season. We also ask for your support for our returning Evans Scholars, who will be participating as much as their schedules allow.

FEEDBACK IS KEY

When you take a caddie this season, we kindly request that you fill out one of the Caddie Evaluation cards, which will be available at a designated area after you finish your round. You can complete the perforated card by placing the feedback portion in the designated box and giving the payment portion to your caddie. Here is a sample of the card, outlining the rating areas for each level of caddie. This process allows us to offer constructive feedback to our caddies and support their progression from one level to the next.

Greg Jones, PGA Pro Emeritus

THE MARYLAND CUP

By John Vonei II

The Maryland Cup, the Club’s largest and most valuable sterling silver treasure, symbolizes the Golden Age of Golf at Baltimore Country Club. It was commissioned in 1910 by BCC members and golf enthusiasts Evertt E. Jackson and Richard N. Jackson who owned the E.E. Jackson Lumber Company. e company was founded by their father, Elihu Emory Jackson (18391907). Elihu E. Jackson was Maryland’s 41st Governor. e Cup, with a raised BCC logo on one side and a relief of the rst clubhouse on the other, was donated in his remembrance. During the rst third of the 20th Century, except for the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open, high level amateur tournaments were few and far between. Well known clubs with championship 18 hole golf courses stepped in to ll the void. e inaugural Maryland Cup (billed as a warm-up for the U.S. Amateur) was held on the Club’s Roland Park course in the summer of 1911. Invitations were sent to the illustrious amateurs of the era. In 1926, the Cup was moved to Tillinghast’s Five Farms (East).

Many of golf’s all-time great amateurs, including eight U.S. Amateur champions (Bill Fownes, Francis Ouimet, Jesse Sweetser, Chick Evans, Jess Gilford, Max Marsden, Harold Hilton, Jerry Travers and his brother Walter), played in the Maryland Cup. But no American golfer dominated the Maryland Cup quite

like BCC’s own B. Warren Cockran. He won ve times (once defeating Francis Ouimet, the Father of Amateur Golf in America) and was a three time nalist.

Benjamin Warren Cockran learned to play golf, as a youngster, at Baltimore Country Club. He was a four year star on Princeton’s golf team. A er graduating from Harvard Law in 1910, he returned to Baltimore and founded an Investment Company. In 1913, Cockran was listed as the 4th best amateur in the United States. He won three Maryland State Amateur Championships, the 1922 Maryland Open, two Middle Atlantic Golf Championships and two Maryland Senior Amateur Championships. A member of the Maryland Golf Hall of Fame and Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame, Warren Cockran amassed more than 26 regional titles. When he passed away on August 14, 1963, at the age of 76, he was venerated as the King of Golf in Maryland for more than twenty years. On May 26, 1952, he gi ed the trophy to Baltimore Country Club in gratitude for the Club’s contribution to the advancement of Golf 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.

e view across the Jones River Valley from the Roland Park Golf Course.

GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE

April began with four straight days of rain and rainfall totals that equaled the monthly average of 3.39" since 1871. This follows an interesting winter , and early spring as we have received 20.25" of rain since December, which is more than 9" more than our annual average, again since records started being kept in 1871. This abnormality can be attributed to the strong El Niño weather pattern, which brought above-average temperatures and moisture throughout the season.

Furthermore, the anticipated excess snowfall failed to materialize, with only nearly 10" received compared to the annual average of 22". Many storms during this past winter and early spring were accompanied by high winds, resulting in significant amounts of sticks and debris scattered across the property after each weather event. Cleanup of this debris will persist throughout the early spring. Although weather delays hindered us from reaching our 100% installation goal, we completed the drainage work on #4 East work this spring with an additional 3,946' of drainage piping being installed. This brings our total of 4.79 miles of drainage pipe being installed, out of the over 15 miles in the plan. Based on the recent rain events proceeding with the drainage work, we are pleased with the progress made and confident that the area will substantially improve during high-volume rain events.

Also, as you play #4 East, you’ll notice we have expanded the use of a material called Traqmatz at the end of the cart path. Last year, this material demonstrated favorable outcomes by mitigating wear damage caused by carts and maintenance traffic along pathways. We plan to extend its application to other areas this season.

As the rain subsides this month, our goal as we dry out is to tackle several tasks in preparation for the upcoming season.

These tasks include:

1. Inspect all sand bunkers on each course to ensure a uniform minimum depth of 4" of sand in each bunker. So far, we have already installed 257 tons of sand between both courses, with more to come.

2. Continue to sod areas along cart paths where thinning has occurred due to traffic.

3. Fill divots on tees and fairways (excluding West tees) with a soil mixture comprising 60% sand, 20% soil, and 20% peat moss. We also incorporate seed into this mix, which consists of a blend of creeping red fescue and chewings fine fescue instead of bentgrass. This approach offers several advantages: fine fescue germinates more rapidly than creeping bentgrass and provides better playability when placed in the rough. Creeping bentgrass tends to become a difficult-to-control weed in the rough, forming tangled, matted turf at rough height that is challenging to manage and play with.

As a reminder, 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. Tees will be deep tined aerated with core aeration to follow. In addition, we will be verticutting fairways while we are closed.

Have a great spring.

Tim Kennelly, CGCS Head Greenkeeper

This photo was taken on March 2, 2024, following .73" of rain This photo was taken on March 23, 2024, following .88" of rain

Traqmatz on #4 East tee

BCC vs UNIVERSITY CLUB OF DC

SQUASH TOURNAMENT

BCC welcomed the University Club of DC (UCDC) on Saturday, March 23 for the second year of matches, fostering a spirit of friendly competition and camaraderie. Despite last year's loss to UCDC at their club, BCC embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. Following a series of closely contested matches, BCC finished with a 4-5 match scoreline. The final match, featuring Clark Dowling versus Zachary Hollander, was particularly thrilling, with the outcome uncertain until the end. Although BCC was not victorious, it was certainly an event to remember!

We extend heartfelt thank you to our members for their dedication and to all those who came to show their support.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Winners are notated in bold

Clark Dowling vs Zachary Hollander - 0-3

Clara Dawn vs Francisco Martin-Rayo - 3-1

Patrick Bollinger vs Hughes Benjamin - 1-3

JC Beese vs Ahmar Abbas - 1-3

Jeff Downs vs Hannah Jung - 3-0

Bryan Eberle vs Chris Fitzpatrick - 3-1

David Kelly vs Peter Lynch - 3-2

Marianne Dawn vs Gwendolyn Apgar - 2-3

Mike Macsherry vs Hannah Jung - 0-3

SPRING RACQUETS SCHEDULE

FIVE FARMS SPRING RACQUETS SCHEDULE

Now through Monday, May 27

TBD (WEATHER PERMITTING) TO MONDAY, MAY 27

*Please refer to the rating advisory sheet for UTR descriptions

THURSDAY FRIDAY

BCC UTR MATCHPLAY DATES

View the digital magazine on the Club website to access registration links.

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

April 27

May 25

June 22

July 20

August 24

September 14

September 28

October 12

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

12:00pm-5:00pm BCC Junior Club Championships

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

11:00am-3:00pm Adults - Singles & Doubles

3:00pm-5:00pm Juniors - Singles

SOCIAL SCHEDULE

Now through May 24

UTR OPEN PLAY

Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10:30am-12:00pm

TENNIS OPEN PLAY

Tuesdays | 4:30pm-6:00pm

PICKLEBALL WOMEN'S OPEN PLAY

Tuesdays | 6:00pm-7:00pm

PICKLEBALL MIXED OPEN PLAY

Thursdays | 6:00pm-7:00pm

TENNIS FIELDS ROUND ROBBIN

Fridays | 9:00am-10:30am

How to Register:

Open Plays RSVP: Racquets Calendar

UTR Matches RSVP: https://www.utrsports.net

Contact racquets@bcc1898.com for information about Tennis Fields Round Robin

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

FIVE FARMS

Year-round | Tuesday-Sunday

Brunch: Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm

Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm

Clubhouse Menu: Tuesday-Sunday, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:00pm-9:00pm

RESERVATIONS

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