BASKING RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB ORIENTATION PACKET





On behalf of the Basking Ridge Country Club Management Team, I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to your new Club! Our goal at BRCC is to distinguish our club from others. We strive to provide an exclusive, full- service, familyoriented, private country club environment where you will be proud to bring your family, friends, and guests. Our main objective is to treat our members and guests to a first-class country club lifestyle, to make Basking Ridge Country Club their home-away-from- home, and to make each and every day at BRCC a memorable one.
Basking Ridge Country Club, part of the Heritage Golf Group collection, is a jewel among golf courses, situated on a stunning retreat of 257 acres offering a 71-par course, practice and range facilities and a superb restaurant that overlooks the club's pristine 18th green. Whether you have been golfing your entire life, or have just begun to appreciate the game, Basking Ridge Country Club offers a membership option that suits you. Basking Ridge Country Club provides a dynamic environment for your entire family. When you join the club, you're gifting yourself the opportunity to experience an allinclusive lifestyle with options for the whole family.
Chris Thomas |General Manager cthomas@heritagegolfgroup.com | 908-766-8200 ext. 4
Lauren Treich|Membership Director ltreich@heritagegolfgroup.com | 908-766-8200 ext. 2
Vaughan Abel |Head Golf Professional vabel@heritagegolfgroup.com | 908-766-8209
Bryan Klinder |Assistant Golf Professional bklinder@heritagegolfgroup.com |908-766-8209
Craig Mencl |Course Superintendent cmencl@heritagegolfgroup.com
Angel Rivera|Executive Chef arivera@heritagegolfgroup.com
Stephanie Bailey |Catering Sales sbailey@heritagegolfgroup.com| 908-953-8092
Jessica Quesada | Catering Sales jquesada@heritagegolfgroup.com| 908-953-8092
Matt D’Arnese |XXIV Tavern Manager mdarnese@heritagegolfgroup.com | 908-766-9499
Club Accountant brccaccounting@heritagegolfgroup.com
Go to www.baskingridgecc.com
Visit here for general information or to access Basking Ridges’ Members Only Site. Visit the Members Only Site by clicking on the 'Members Login' box in the upper right-hand corner.
To log into the Members Only Site:
Follow prompts in your welcome email, any issues, reach out to the Membership Department.
Member Profile can be updated at any time via the Members First website.
Our Basking Ridge Country Club App makes it easy for you to:View and Register for Upcoming Club Events, Receive Club Communications through Push Notifications, View Club News, Book Tee Times, Make Dinner Reservations, View Statements and Make Payments, and Update your Profile. The BRCC App can be found in the App Store for Apple & Android devices. Just Search:
After you open the app, we recommend you allow for push notifications and locations services so that you may receive important communications from the club.
Use the same username and password that you use to log into the website.
PLEASE BE SURE TO UPLOAD YOUR PROFILE PICTURE!
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An integral part of Basking Ridge Country Club’s lifestyle is the dining experience. We are dedicated to providing exquisite cuisine and unmatched service in a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere. A seat is always available in the XXVI Tavern featuring scenic indoor and outdoor offerings.
Monday & Tuesday Closed
Wednesday & Thursday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Please make your server aware of any special requests or dietary needs you or your guests may have. Our kitchen is more than willing to accommodate your needs! Have a special request for your favorite wine, liquor, or entree? Let us know and we will do our best to have your favorites available!
Guest Fees:
Weekday: Weekend**:
$75 – 18 Holes $95 – 18 Holes
$38 - 9 Holes
$48 – 9 Holes
Guest fees for guests under the age of 18 are 50% off listed rate
Guests are welcome anytime during the week and after guest play until 11:00 AM on Weekend and Holidays
**Weekends: Saturday/Sunday & Holiday’s
Cart Fees: $30 – 18 Holes
$18 – 9 Holes
Walking Fee: $14 Weekends/Holiday's prior to 1:00pm
Push-Cart Fee: $14 Locker
FIRST TEE TIME AVAILABILITY
January & February 10:00am Tuesday - Sunday
March 9:30am Tuesday - Sunday
May - September
8:00am Tuesday - Friday
7:30am Saturday/Sunday/Holiday
October & April 8:30am Tuesday - Sunday
November & December 9:30am Tuesday-Sunday
All golf course hours of operation are subject to weather restrictions Tee Times will be available in ten-minute intervals
RANGE HOURS (4/1-11/15) Weather depending Tuesday 8:00am to ½ hour before Dusk Wednesday – Friday 7:30am
Saturday. Sunday, Holidays 7:00am
*subject to change seasonally
Monday’s - golf course closed.
Full Privilege Family
Unlimited Golf Access – NO Restrictions
Practice Range & Practice Areas Included
Unlimited Pool Facility Access
Full Privilege Individual
Unlimited Golf Access – NO Restrictions
Practice Range & Practice Areas Included
Unlimited Pool Facility Access
Young Executive (Under 40)
Unlimited Golf Access – NO Restrictions
Practice Range & Practice Areas Included
Unlimited Pool Facility Access
Weekday Family
Unlimited Golf Access – Tuesday – Friday
Practice Range & Practice Areas Included
Unlimited Pool Facility Access
Junior (Ages 15-21)
Unlimited Golf Access – Tuesday – Friday
Saturday, Sunday & Holiday's – After 2pm
Practice Range & Practice Areas Included
Unlimited Pool Facility Access
TOURNAMENTELIGIBILITY:
• FullPrivilege,FullPrivilegeIndividualandYoungExecutiveGolf Membersareeligibleto participateinall tournaments.EligibledependentsofFullPrivilegeandYoungExecutiveMembersareallowedto compete in tournaments if they are 18 years of age or older. Must have an active GHIN Number at BRCC.
• WeekdayMembersareeligibleto participateintournamentsthatoccur duringtheweek, Tuesdaythrough Friday.
• Golf members can book tee times 7 days in advance beginning at 7am.
• Golf Members are able to book a maximum of two tee times per day, this can be consecutive.
• TBD/hold reservations will be deleted 48 hours prior to the tee time. It is the member’s responsibility to fill in names of each reservation within the foursome prior to 48 hours of their reservation.
• All cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours before the tee time. Player(s) that do not call to cancel their tee-time will be billed a cancellation fee equal to (1) 18-hole cart fee per player.
• Any back 9 play must be approved by the Golf Shop
• Members must fill out their guest(s) names while reserving a time
• Members are permitted to bring up to three guests, anytime, Tuesday through Friday.
• Member are not permitted to bring guests prior to 11am on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
• Non-Members can play as a guest no more than twice a month and six times per year total.
• Weekday Members are not permitted to play on weekends as a guest of a member with weekend access.
• No outside food and beverages permitted
• Parents/Junior are responsible for following the BRCC dress code
• Juniors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult when in the locker room
• No children under the age of 4 years are permitted on the golf course or any practice area of the property.
• Children under 15 years are not permitted on the course until 2:00 p.m. and an adult must accompany them. Exceptions can be made by the Head Golf Professional for advanced Junior Golfers.
• Adult rules apply to those 15 years and older.
Appropriate golf attire is expected for all players on the golf course and practice facilities. Appropriate attire is as follows:
• Men: Tucked in shirts with sleeves and a collar, slacks or golf shorts. Hats must be always worn facing forward. Tank tops, T-shirts, cut-offs, sweatpants, cargo shorts, jeans, bathing suits, tennis shorts or other athletic shorts are not permitted.
• Women: Dresses, skirts, slacks, or golf shorts and shirts or blouses are considered appropriate attire. Halter tops, T-shirts, fishnet tops, bathing suits, sweatpants, jeans, tennis dresses, athletic shorts, or cut-offs are not permitted.
• Please make all clothing changes, including shoes in the Locker Rooms
• Improperly dressed golfers will be asked to change their clothes before playing.
• All members should check in at the Starter Podium prior to their round.
• If you do not check in at least 10 minutes prior to your reserved time, the starter may re-assign your tee time if other Members are waiting to play.
• During inclement weather (i.e. lighting storms, tornados, severe rain, flooding), if a person chooses to play golf or be on the golf course, you play at or assume the risk of being on the course. Basking Ridge will not make any announcements of impeding weather conditions. It is assumed that when on the property of Basking Ridge that the members, guests or any other persons assume all associated risks. Course closed notices will be posted when management believes it to be applicable.
• Pace of play is regulated to 4 hours and 15 minutes or less for a foursome.
• If a group falls behind the acceptable pace, the staff will politely ask them to either skip a hole or move back into the proper position on the course.
• Players stopping for lunch or any other reason, lose their position on the golf course and must not cut in front of players on any hole. In order to resume play on the 10th tee, you must seek permission from the Professional Staff / Starter.
• A single player has no standing and should give way to a match of any kind.
• Threesomes and Foursomes have priority on the golf course on weekends and holidays during the season, which is defined as opening day to closing day. Prior to 11:00am, twosomes and singles will be placed with others to fill out a foursome if possible. The professional staff may allow twosomes or singles if conditions warrant it.
• Maintain position on the golf course. Proper positioning is half of one hole behind the group in front of you. Singles and twosomes should not expect to play through when groups are in proper position.
• A match that fails to keep its place on the course and loses one clear hole on the players in front MUST be passed. It is the duty of the golfers causing delay to promptly give notice to the following group to come through without waiting for a demand to be made. Equally, players MUST ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS FROM THOSE IN FRONT. A match which fails to assert its rights is being inconsiderate of following groups.
• Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They may search for five minutes before doing so. They should not continue play until the players following them have passed and are out of range.
Members and guests should do their part in making their round of golf a pleasant experience for everyone at the Club. In so doing, please be mindful of the following guidelines:
• Replace or fill all divots. It is preferred that players fill their divots with the displaced grass.
• Fix ball marks on greens. All players are responsible for fixing ball marks on greens.
• Rake bunkers. Please use provided rakes to create a playing surface in which all subsequent golfers can enjoy. Enter the shallow end of the bunker when possible.
• Players should ensure when putting down golf bags or the flagstick, there is no damage done to the green by the member or their guests. The flagstick should be replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green.
• In taking practice swings, players should avoid causing damage to the course, particularly on the tees.
• Respect other players. Please be aware of your surroundings when playing music and be courteous of your fellow golfers. Refrain from driving golf carts close to others while they are playing and always yell “fore” if a ball is headed into the vicinity of other players.
• Loud, profane or vulgar language has NO PLACE on the golf course, or anywhere on property. Unacceptable conduct will disqualify a player from completing a round of golf. Continuous infractions will lead to suspension of golf privileges and or forfeiture of club membership
• No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
• When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green.
Golf carts are provided for the convenience of our members. In order to protect the golf course from abuse and damage, it is essential for all members to observe the following regulations:
• Carts must remain on the path on all Par 3s and Hole #8.
• All carts must be kept 30 yards from greens and shall not pass the designated cart signs.
• Cart paths must be used when designated by professional staff or course superintendent.
• Only two persons are allowed to ride carts and no riding on the back of carts will be permitted.
• Please observe posted signs at all times. Carts may be restricted at times due to weather and course condition. It is the responsibility of each player to inquire of Staff as to the prevailing cart rules for the day.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart anywhere on Basking Ridge Country Club property, as per New Jersey state law.
• Cart and key must be returned immediately to the outside attendant upon completion of play.
• Misuse of carts in any manner will result in the suspension of privileges.
• The club will not be responsible for property or valuables left on the carts, in the locker room, bag room or on the premises.
• Use of a golf cart at Basking Ridge is subject to the rules and regulations regarding its use thereon. Upon delivery of the golf cart, users do hereby agree to hold Basking Ridge harmless from any and all public liability claims that may arise from use of the carts while in their possession and further, they (user) assume full responsibility for any and all physical damage resulting from careless use of the golf cart.
Handicapping based on Course Rating is the great equalizer among golfers of differing abilities. An individual Basking Ridge stroke play handicap is computed according to the World Handicap System. The best 8 of the last 20 scores posted, compared with the Course and Slope Ratings, are used to determine the Handicap Index that is then converted to a "Course Handicap”. A Handicap shall not be issued to a player who has returned fewer than five acceptable scores.
Members without an established handicap may obtain a temporary club handicap computed upon a minimum of five attested scores. This temporary club handicap will be acceptable for entry in handicap tournaments.
The primary purpose of the World Handicap System is to provide fair handicaps for all players, regardless of ability or where the game is played, that will result in fair matches for all. To ensure this "fairness", members have responsibilities that include:
Posting of all "adjusted gross scores”. Gross scores are adjusted according to the World Handicap System procedures. Details of the ESC procedures will be net double-bogey, par + 2. Nine-hole scoring is accepted in the system. Notices of this scoring procedure will be posted. Posting a score for incomplete rounds if 13 or more holes are played is mandatory. For holes not played, the player assumes a score of part handicap for the hole according to his/her handicap. Your handicap index will be revised daily, you will need to know your course handicap. If golfing as a single, you are not eligible to post your score.
Basking Ridge CC
PGA Head Professional Vaughan Abel
PGA Assistant Professional Bryan Klinder
Golf Lessons
BRCC offers instruction for golfers of all abilities and ages. From private lessons to group classes to ongoing coaching programs, we have instruction options to suit your needs.
The professional golf staff at BRCC is dedicated to growing the future of the game by offering a friendly and fun atmosphere for students of different skill levels to learn the game of golf and its traditions.
• Open to all children ages 6-17
• Multiple platforms including Summer Camps and Clinics
When it’s time to relax, kick back by the crystal blue pool at Basking RidgeCountry Club. The club’s vacation-like atmosphere is hard to beat. A full-service operation offers, pool side chairs, umbrellas, changing areas and showers. Enjoy lunch and your favorite beverages seven days a week pool side, at the Pool Snack Bar, or wherever you choose to lounge. Outside food and beverage are not permitted at the pool.
Pool Hours : 10:30am– 7:30pm, MemorialDay - Labor Day
Open weekends only initially until Saturday June 17th, then open 7 days a week until Labor Day
Guest Fees & Policy
Member and guest should do their part in making a day at the pool a pleasant experience for everyone. In doing so, please be mindful of the following policy and procedures.
• All Members and their guests are expected to register before entering the swimming pool area
• Country Club appropriate swim wear is required at the pool
• The same guest may come a maximum of 5 times per season.
Guest Fee- $10.00 Daily – paid by either cash or member charge
Private Swim Lessons
$30 per half hour - available through our Swim Instructors
Swim Team
Come be part of a competitive Swim team this summer at Basking Ridge Country Club! This is an opportunity for your child to improve their swimming technique and be part of a swim team that meets the needs of both the novice and experienced swimmer. Requirements are for the child to be able to swim length of the pool unassisted. GO BARRACUDAS!!
Member Events
Each season will be packed full of member events catering to all demographics of our Membership! Stay up to date on the upcoming events on Basking Ridge Country Club, along with weekly email newsletters, The BRCC Facebook Page, Instagram and signage in the Clubhouse.
Registration is required for all Member Events. Please RSVP via Members First.
Premier Events
• Easter Brunch
• Spring Fling
• Mother’s Day Brunch
• Season Kickoff
• Chef’s Dinners
• Member Guest Tournament
• Wine Dinners
• Fall Fest
• Poolside BBQ’s
• Br eakfast with Santa
• Member Mixers baskingridgecc.com
The Advisory Board helps to advise and counsel the General Manager on items relating to the conduct of Club affairs. They will represent the entire Membership on matters that might affect the harmonious relationship between the membership and the management of the Club.
Jeannie Diefenderfer
Hank Schoeler
Clif Morris
Matthew Hill
Thomas Kingsley
Amy DeMilt
Peter Piliero
Stephen Johnson
Kim Richards
We’re so glad you're here, welcome to Basking Ridge Country Club! Located in the rolling hills of Basking Ridge, NJ, BRCC prides it selves on being the premier event space in SomersetCounty. Your experience and that of your guests will be expertly tailored to your desires by our passionate event team.
For every special occasion in your life, we provide the atmosphere, elegance, and gourmet catering that create beautiful memories. From grand to intimate, from indoor elegance to outdoor beauty, from personal milestones, golf outings to corporate events, we invite you to celebrate at Basking Ridge Country Club.
Our main ballroom and attached balcony overlooking the course can accommodate up to 180 guests, with multiple configurations available to suit the size and goals of your event.
For a more intimate setting our Ridge Room can accommodate up to 60 people Our tented venue is available May through October, accommodating events of 60 to 150 guests. We also expertly accommodate corporate meetings and dinner parties.
Our dedicated staff will work with you to coordinate the perfect food service, and setting. We couldn't be more excited to be a part of your special occasion.
For more information, please contact our Private Events Sales Team at 908-953-8092
Stephanie Bailey |Catering Sales sbailey@heritagegolfgroup.com Jessica Quesada |Catering Sales jquesada@heritagegolfgroup.comHeritage Golf Group’s prestigious golf properties have won numerous awards and continue to garner praise and rave reviews within our portfolio of well-known and acclaimed golf properties spanning South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. We are uniquely poised to expand through the acquisition of a tightly focused and selective group of first-rate clubs.
Our mission is to evolve the country club experience to the highest level on the cutting edge of tradition by honoring the current traditions while enhancing and elevating the member and guest experience at each of our premier private, resort and daily fee golf facilities. Heritage Golf Group works closely with only the finest companies in golf. We value our business relationships and strive to provide our Members and Guests with the best service and experiences
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