We are delighted to introduce you to Brookside Country Club. The value of connections, a sense of community, a safe place to enjoy friendships and build relationships with like-minded people defines our Club. This is the Brookside Country Club our members wish to share and why you are receiving an invitation to experience our Club.
We are excited to introduce our “Brookside Centennial Plan” Membership Incentive in effect through July 31, 2025. This invitation allows you to experience our Club with no dues from now until April 1, 2025. Members also receive the benefit of staged initiation fee payments as well as up to $3,000 in Club statement credits over twenty-four months.
If you have ever imagined what the Brookside Country Club member experience is all about, now is the time to act. Highlighted by our superior service in a safe, relaxing, healthy, and all-inclusive environment, you and your family will have your very own private retreat close to home!
Members of Brookside Country Club enjoy a number of golf amenities including year-round 18 holes of championship golf, a first-class driving and short game practice areas. Our dining and social calendar is active all year round, and our outdoor patio areas become the gathering place during the spring, summer and fall months where you can relax and unwind with family and friends.
And that’s not all. Our members live their best lives as we provide various amenities to help you and your family maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Our pool facility is the place to be during the summer months and our indoor racquets facility allows year-round entertainment for your entire family. With various sports programming, children’s activities and ongoing special events, families can spend the day enjoying their favorite types of recreation!
We invite you to explore how Brookside Country Club can become your home away from home for you and your family. We have enclosed all the information you need to begin exploring Brookside Country Club.
If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a private tour of our Club facilities, please contact Melissa Welsh, Director of Membership & Communications at (484) 224-5480 ext. 332 or mwelsh@bcc1929.org. Melissa will be happy to assist in any way possible. We look forward to welcome you into our Club family.
Respectfully,
Peter Krajsa Membership Chairman
Golf
Brookside Golf
Our course, located at the foothills of the picturesque South Mountain, takes full advantage of the area ’ s gently rolling land with some fine natural hazards, including the Swabia Creek that winds through part of the course Originally designed by Frank Meehan in 1929, our courses manicured greens offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging round.
Members of Brookside Country Club enjoy a number of golf amenities including year-round, 18 holes of championship golf, a first-class driving range, and short-game practice areas
Brookside boasts a comprehensive competition schedule for men, women, and juniors of all ages and abilities. The Club hosts a very active golf events season beginning April through November which includes Spring Men’s and Women’s Twilight Leagues, Women’s 9 and 18 Hole Leagues, Club Championships, Member Guests, as well as social and holiday competition Brookside is a member of the Golf Association of Philadelphia and competes in interclub competition throughout our section
Practice Facilities
With 65,000 square feet of chipping area including four different types of greenside bunkers, a state of the art putting green with mini undulations that mimic our Championship course, and a Driving Range which allows you to use every Club including your driver, Brookside is the perfect place to perfect your game
America's Oldest Halfway House
Built during the late 1830's Brookside is home to America's Oldest Halfway House. It is estimated that it was converted to its present use in the 1950s or 60s, but it has stayed true to its rustic roots. Make a quick stop during your round of golf for a snack and a cold beverage
Junior Golf Programming PGA Junior League
PGA Jr League is shifting the way youth golf is learned and played, including the adoption of league play, team golf, and scoring with flags and points Brookside has its very own PGA Jr League Team which competes against local clubs in the Lehigh Valley Private Club Junior League Division Our PGA Golf Professionals provide a safe, caring and organized environment for every child to become, and stay a golfer Our experts are provided with flexibility to create a coaching program that works best for their players and families
Drive, Chip & Putt
Drive, Chip and Putt is a nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing n the three fundamental skills employed in golf. By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional, and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament. Brookside has hosted the Drive, Chip and Putt local qualifier as well has sent our junior golfers, with the help of our pros as far as the regional finals.
"Our family has found Brookside to be an extension of our home; it's our safe haven in a hectic world."
- Jill Gliem
Golf Events
Brookside offers members a very active Club events schedule starting April through November.
Brookside Signature Events
Icebreaker Scramble
Par 3 Tournament
Glow Golf
Memorial Day Tournament
Independence Day Tournament
Club Championships
Men's & Ladies Member Guest Tournaments
Men's & Ladies Member Member Tournaments
Fall Cross Country Tournaments
R e c r e a t i o n & E v e n t s R e c r e a t i o n & E v e n t s
Racquets
"I’ve enjoyed playing tennis at Brookside and have made many new friendships here. We have around 12 of the ladies playing on the Lehigh Valley tennis team, in a league where we compete against other clubs. We have a very strong bond and I treasure the friendships I've made here at Brookside!"
-Joi Stauffer
Racquets
Brookside offers a full-service racquets program that is second to none in the Lehigh Valley. With six courts total, Brookside hosts both competitive and social tennis programs for men and women, plus one of the strongest junior programs in the area.
During the winter season members enjoy our indoor space for year-round tennis enjoyment. Additionally, members compete in our weekly Ping-Pong socials and tournaments
Improve your Game
Improve your game or learn to play while you get fit. Not only is tennis a lot of fun, it provides aerobic and cardiovascular fitness and improves body coordination. We provide a variety of fun and challenging experiences to help you enjoy the game: private lessons, group lessons, mixed social events, leagues, and junior programs.
Aquatics
“I’ve been fortunate enough to share Brookside as a second home. I was able to celebrate birthday parties at the pool, graduation celebrations in the house and family member milestones on the patio. BCC has helped form me into the person I am today from swimming as a Bullfrog on the Swim Team at a young age to the vast range of relationships built professionally and personally that extend outside of the “Country Club” walls. Brookside is truly a special place and unlike any club in the area with the camaraderie of members and culture established. I hope to continue to share this place with friends and a family of my own for years to come. ”
-Chris Della Sala
Aquatics
Brookside Country Club’s full-service aquatics facility offers an Olympic size pool that hosts our competitive swim and dive team, the Brookside Bullfrogs, as well as a kid’s pool
Available seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day, poolside summers at Brookside is the second home to our members and their children. Members enjoy a resort style environment with natural shade, lounge areas, full-service food and beverage service, and memorable summer events including Memorial Day, 4th of July, Float Nights, Movie Nights, and more!
Brookside Bullfrogs
The Brookside Bullfrogs, our junior competitive swim and dive team participate in the ABE Suburban Swim League with practices beginning the week of Memorial Day competing through July. Swim team members send of the season with a picnic and awards to celebrate all of the team's accomplishments.
Swim Lessons
Each season, our pool staff offer the option for members children to participate in private and/or group swim lessons to help children and parents feel more confident in the water
Camp Brookside
"When I think of my childhood growing up, I have such fond memories of spending my time at Brookside. Competing on the swim team, golfing on Friday mornings, playing tennis with my friends, and enjoying many family meals together. My sister's favorite was the Brookside famous Lily Burger, while mine was a traditional club sandwich. When I started a family of my own, I wanted to give them the same magical childhood at Brookside. My kids have enjoyed the same familyfriendly aspects of the club. They love the family events, the swim team, playing golf, and enjoying a family dinner together in the Pub. Brookside is the consummate family place, and we love it here."
-Carrie Jankowski
Camp Brookside
Brookside Country Club offers a traditional seven–week long day camp from the end of June to the beginning of August Members can register each week for the entire program session or for individual weeks as need
Camp is geared towards children entering grades 1-5. Children and grandchildren of members, as well as guests of members are invited to register
Everyday is fun!
Each day of camp is unique with different themes and activities including Wacky Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and Friday Funday. Camp will include participating in a wide variety of activities through the day that may include:
Swimming
Arts & Crafts
Fun with Foods
STEM Challenges
Golf & Tennis
In order to introduce and spark interest in these popular and growing sports, each week kids participate in two, one hour sessions of each golf and tennis. These are taught by our junior professionals and interns. We hope that kids continue to participate with golf and tennis during the seasons and not just while attending camp!
"Camp Brookside has been a great summer camp experience for our children with plenty of activities that have engaged their thinking, crafting abilities and athletic endeavors –including golf, swim and tennis!"
-The Barnett Family
Events
The Club boasts a very active club events calendar twelve months a year. We celebrate every major holiday and everything in between!
Easter Egg Hunt Brunch
Father Daughter Dance
Mother's Day Brunch
Yappy Hour
Independence Day
Parent Child Campout
Fall Fest
1929 Gala
Holiday Mini Photos
Gingerbread Decorating Brunch with Santa New Year's Eve Family Party
And so much more!
"We cannot wait for Friday to come to dine at Brookside. The food, service, and atmosphere is so great that we do not want to go anywhere else."
-Don & Geri Loughney
e n e r a t i o n a l T r a n s f o r m a t i o n
“ A s m e m b e r s o f B r o o k s i d e C o u n t r y C l u b , o u r f a m i l y h a s e n j o y e d s o
m a n y a s p e c t s o f t h e c l u b . F r o m p l a y i n g g o l f i n t w i l i g h t a n d
t o u r n a m e n t s , t o t h e k i d s p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n j u n i o r g o l f c l i n i c s o r
e n j o y i n g t i m e a t t h e p o o l f o r s w i m m e e t s w i t h t h e B u l l f r o g s , w e a r e
a t t h e c l u b s e v e r a l d a y s a w e e k a l l s u m m e r l o n g . W e a l s o a t t e n d
m a n y o f t h e t h e m e d f a m i l y e v e n t s a r o u n d t h e h o l i d a y s a s w e l l a s
c u l i n a r y e v e n t s w i t h f r i e n d s w e ’ v e d e v e l o p e d a t B r o o k s i d e . T h e s t a f f
h a s m a d e u s f e e l w e l c o m e d a n d i s a l w a y s h e l p f u l w h e n q u e s t i o n s
a r i s e . W e ’ r e s o e x c i t e d a b o u t a l l t h e n e w a m e n i t i e s c o m i n g t o
B r o o k s i d e . I t ’ s g o i n g t o m a k e o u r g r e a t e x p e r i e n c e e v e n b e t t e r . ” - C u r t M o s e l
G e n e r a t i o n a l
T r a n s f o r m a t i o n
Starting in 2022, Brookside Country Club embarked on one of the biggest capital improvements in Club History with $7 3 million worth of improvements to the overall campus including upgrades to our golf course, pool, racquets programs, and Clubhouse.
Stein Golf Design, hired to complete the golf course improvements, has improved the Club's tee boxes, bunkers, and practice facilities At the pool, members are enjoying a full service pool bar and kitchen. Additionally, a year-round multi-purpose sports structure has been erected, which houses two additional tennis courts
In the Clubhouse, the lobby and foyer area have been completed renovated, as well as the Terrace Lounge.
"Our family joined Brookside when our children were young for a safe place to swim, have fun and enjoy the many family-focused activities! It's just as important now as our children are in their 20s It’s a club that can fit all ages!"
-Robin Lysek
g e n e r a t i o n B C C f a m i l y . A l l o u r b e s t m e m o r i e s f r o m
s w i m m e e t s t o g o l f , t o J u l y 4 t h a n d h o l i d a y s h a v e
b e e n m a d e a t B r o o k s i d e . A n d o u r f a m i l y h a s m a d e c h e r i s h e d l i f e l o n g f r i e n d s . " - T h e K r a j s a F a m i l y
M e m b e r s h i p & B r o o k s i d e 's G e n e r a t i o n a l T r a n s fo r m a t i o n " W i t h o u r g r a n d d a u g h t e r w e a r e n o w a f o u r t h
M E M B E R S H I P C A T E G O R I E S
Brookside Country Club offers many exciting amenities to over 450 area families and their guests with a variety of membership categories to suit the needs of the many lifestyles of today
A C T I V E G O L F
Our Full Active Golf membership affords members full privileges of the Club including access to the Clubhouse, including dining social events, fitness center and classes Members will also enjoy all of the Club’s additional amenities including golf, tennis, and the pool.
S P O R T S A C T I V I T Y
Our Sports Activity membership includes full access to the Clubhouse, including dining, social events, fitness center, plus our swimming and tennis facilities. Sports Activity members may play up to twelve rounds of golf per year
F A M I L Y S O C I A L & F I T N E S S
Our Family Social & Fitness membership allows members access to the Clubhouse, including dining, social events, fitness center and classes Members also have access to year-round tennis
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES BY
CATEGORY
MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS
Primary Member: Member: The individual designated on the membership proposal form or the individual who was designated the individual at a later date only with approval from the Board of Directors
Associate Member: The spouse or significant other of a member
Dependent Member: A child of a primary member under the age of 25.
Legacy Member: The child of a member eligible to apply for membership available on their 25th birthday.
" B r o o k s i d e h a s b e e n a w e l c o m i n g p l a c e f o r o u r f a m i l y
a n d w e ’ v e c r e a t e d a l o t o f g r e a t m e m o r i e s o n t h e
t e n n i s c o u r t s , a t t h e p o o l a n d o n t h e g o l f c o u r s e . " - K e v i n T a y l o r
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW MEMBERS
BROOKSIDE CENTENNIAL PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP
• The Brookside Centennial Membership program is an opportunity for new members in e ect through July 31, 2025.
• New members will receive the benefit of paying no dues until April 1, 2025, the option for staged initiation fee payments, as well as welcome statement credits.
• New members will enjoy staged initiation fee payments and applicable monthly statement credits to their account.
• Monthly statement credits may be utilized throughout the Club for all amenities and services, including reducing your monthly dues obligation.
• Statement credits will begin upon the payment of monthly dues and initiation fee by the new member.
STAGED INITIATION FEE PAYMENTS
• ½ due with application
• ½ due on first anniversary of joining
VERTICAL LEGACY PROGRAM
Children, grandchildren, parents, and grandparents of members in good standing are exempt from the payment of an initiation fee.
• $100 application fee due with application.
• Capital Improvement Fund which is currently $95/month for Active members, $85/month for Sports Activity members, and $35/month for Social & other membership categories.
• Plan Participation Charge which is currently $50/month.
• $75/month Food Minimum.
• Valid for new memberships only.
• A potential new member receiving this exclusive invitation from a referring member must follow the normal procedures of joining Brookside Country Club. Additional categories of membership are also available including Social Dining, Non-Resident, Part-Time Resident and National.
ACTIVE GOLF MEMBERSHIP
(Full equity member)
Includes
CLUBHOUSE & SOCIAL FITNESS SWIM RACQUETS
Full dining and clubhouse privileges for member, spouse, and family
Eligible for all club social events
Full use of fitness center & yoga classes for member, spouse, and children over 16
Unlimited use of the swimming pool
Full family racquets which includes outdoor open court times and preferential member rates for indoor court and contract time
INDIVIDUAL: Golf for member and children under 25, no additional greens fees. Spouse may play as accompanied guest, with fee, max. once/month FAMILY: Golf for member, spouse, and children under 25
GOLF
Open play and eligible for all league and tournaments subject to level of membership above
Practice range, locker, and bag storage included
**Membership to Brookside Country Club is by invitation and subject to Club approval. Monthly dues are subject to annual revision. Assessments for capital improvements or other items may apply when approved by the voting members. Please contact the Club office for complete details on
SPORTS ACTIVITY MEMBERSHIP
CLUBHOUSE & SOCIAL FITNESS SWIM RACQUETS GOLF
Full dining and clubhouse privileges for member, spouse, and family
Eligible for all club social events
Full use of fitness center & yoga classes for member, spouse, and children over 16
Unlimited use of the swimming pool
Full family racquets which includes outdoor open court times and preferential member rates for indoor court and contract time
12 individual tee times during the year with a fee of 1/2 greens fees (weekends & holidays after 12:30 PM, subject to same day availability). Spouse and children tee times count towards the twelve times.
May be eligible for selected tournaments (would count toward 12 tee time limit)
Fee for optional practice range, locker, and bag storage
**Membership to Brookside Country Club is by invitation and subject to Club approval. Monthly dues are subject to annual revision. Assessments for capital improvements or other items may apply when approved by the voting members. Please contact the Club office for complete details on
Full dining and clubhouse privileges for member, spouse, and family CLUBHOUSE & SOCIAL
Eligible for all club social events
Full use of fitness center & yoga classes for member, spouse, and children over 16 RACQUETS
Full family racquets which includes outdoor open court times and preferential member rates for indoor court and contract time
**Membership to Brookside Country Club is by invitation and subject to Club approval. Monthly dues are subject to annual revision. Assessments for capital improvements or other items may apply when approved by the voting members. Please contact the Club office for complete details on membership categories, fees, and charges.
MEMBERSHIP MISCELLANEOUS FEES 2024
GOLF
GUEST FEE
CART FEE
PUSH CART
WALKING FEE
LOCKER RENTAL
DRIVING RANGE CLUB
GOLF BAG STORAGE
“HOUSE GUEST” FEE
GRANDCHILD FEE
GUEST F EE
“HOUSE GUEST” FEE
GUEST F EE
“HOUSE GUEST” FEE
SWIM “NANNY” FEE
GRANDCHILD FEE
Guest Weekend/Holiday Guest
Member & accompanied guest
*9-hole guest fee is 1/2 full fee. Carts are required for guest & sponsoring member
