New member bios can be viewed on our website or app under Membership.
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP
The following prospective members have been posted for membership since the June 11, 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 Leanne Mohler at leanne6408@comcast.net. All feedback will be held in confidence.
Proposed
Mr. Kevin Eberly
Mr. Dimitrija J. Georgiev
Mrs. Rachel M. Georgiev
Mr. Jamison H. Hodges
Mr. Kenny Q. Qiu
Mrs. Jennifer H. Qiu
Mr. David G. Sweiderk
Mrs. Cristina M. Sweiderk
Proposer
Mr. James G. Hebbel
Mrs. Rachel N. Mech
Mrs. Rachel N. Mech
Mrs. Alexis D. Hodges
Dr. Sunni H. Scott
Dr. Sunni H. Scott
Mr. R. Michael Gill
Mr. R. Michael Gill
OFF TO COLLEGE?
If you have a child attending a college more than 50 miles from the Five Farms campus, be sure to let the Membership Department know, as they are eligible for Non-resident membership through graduation. To make this transfer, please send proof of enrollment for your child; this can be a school ID, acceptance letter, class schedule, etc.
Please contact Hannah Schmitt at hscmitt@bcc1898.com with any questions.
Mr. Edward L. Doetsch
Mrs. Eliza Dunn
Mr. Stavros E. Rizakos
Mrs. Nicole F. Doetsch
Mr. Jerod M. Felice
Mrs. Sara Fowler-Smith
Mrs. Yuliya Cook
Mr. David R. Dunn
Mr. James J. McKittrick, Jr.
Mr. Michael D. Drusano
Mrs. Caitlin M. Felice
Mrs. Marybeth E. Drusano
Mr. Brandon M. Hyde
UPCOMING SPECIALS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
Pizza Night Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm
There's nothing better than freshly made BCC brick oven pizza! Enjoy $8 select wine pours and $4 draft beer.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Tap Takeover
Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for Tap Takeover featuring Nepenthe Brewing Co. Enjoy unique craft beers and indulge in a vibrant, beer-lover’s paradise.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Scotch Sale Five Farms | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Indulge in $15 unlimited tastings. Savor diverse flavors, discover new favorites, and enjoy an evening perfect for whisky enthusiasts.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Live Music Five Farms | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Featuring Tom Starr
EARLY CLOSURE: JULY 3
Five Farms Dining will close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 3 in preparation for our annual Independence Day Celebration.
STAYCATION
Discover the ultimate staycation experience by taking advantage of exclusive member discounts at the luxurious Four Seasons Baltimore and the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre. These special offers provide the perfect opportunity to indulge in a relaxing getaway without straying far from home.
FOUR SEASONS BALTIMORE
In addition to a 20% discount on the best available rates for rooms and suites, BCC members can enjoy a host of other promotional benefits! Effective through December 31, 2024.
Four Seasons Executive Suite (Fountain View), Four Seasons Executive Suite (Harbour View), Lighthouse Suite
$480.00-$1,180.00
Based on room category, length of stay & arrival date
$850.00-$2,550.00
Based on suite category, length of stay & arrival date
MARRIOTT OWINGS MILLS METRO CENTRE
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre to offer our members exclusive discounted room rates.
Along with the best available rate, your booking will also include:
• The ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy points towards future travel
• Complimentary garage self-parking
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre 10101 Grand Central Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Scan the code, or if you are using the Marriott Bonvoy app, use the rate code G7F to get your BCC member discount.
Rates are non-last room availability, non-commissionable, and do not include applicable state and local taxes
$384.00$944.00 (exclusive of taxes & fees)
$680.00$2,040.00 (exclusive of taxes & fees)
Above are net rates, per room, per night, and are subject to 15.5% occupancy and sales taxes and a 2% Baltimore Tourism Improvement District assessment fee. Discounts for room rates only—does not include the Spa. ROOM
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
ADULT EVENTS
FAMILY EVENTS
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4
CLUB EVENTS REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
JULY EVENTS
Registration Opens May 1 AUGUST EVENTS Registration Opens June 1 SEPTEMBER EVENTS Registration Opens July 1 OCTOBER EVENTS Registration Opens August 1
JULY
3 Independence Day Celebration
Don't miss out on the biggest celebration of the year!
4 July 4th BBQ at the Pool
We're celebrating the 4th all day with loads of family fun.
17 Trivia Night
Put your knowledge to the test. May the best team win!
20 Poolside Pizzeria
Enjoy delicious pizza by the pool at our Poolside Pizzeria!
26 Friday Night Pool Party: Taste of Asia
We're celebrating the Year of the Dragon at the pool.
Five Farms 6:00pm-10:00pm
Post Registration Deadline Pricing
Adults $133++
Guests $150++
Children (4-12) $105++*
Five Farms 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens 11:00am
Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm
Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
Adults $35++
Children (4-12) $20++*
$50++ per Person
(Includes dinner & glass of wine)
Adults $25++
Children (4-12) $15++*
(Includes pizza buffet, caesar salad, & ice cream sundae bar)
Carnival Rides & Games; Buffet; Skydivers; Fireworks, Face Painting; Live Entertainment
RSVP Deadline: 6/20; 100% Non-refundable After 6/20; Rain Date: 7/5; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
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
Five Farms See ad on page 2
AUGUST
1 Uncorked: Grgich Hills Estate
Explore the wines of this iconic Napa Valley winery.
10 Poolside Pizzeria
Enjoy delicious pizza by the pool at our Poolside Pizzeria!
Fantasy Football Celebrity Draft New!
11
11
Register for the ultimate Fantasy Football league managed by NFL Network's Adam Rank.
Fantasy Football Live with Adam Rank New!
Learn the trick's of the trade from NFL Network's Adam Rank.
21 Trivia Night
Put your knowledge to the test. May the best team win!
23 Friday Night Pool Party: Jurassic Pool
Prehistoric fun in the sun!
SEPTEMBER
2 Labor Day at the Pool
Join us for a Luau-themed Labor Day at the Pool!
5 Parents' Great Pool Escape New!
When the kids are away, it's time for parents to play.
5 Uncorked: Bubbles Around the World
Explore global sparkling wines at this month's Uncorked.
7 Doggy Dip
Bring your furry friend for a refreshing dip in the pool.
18 Fall Planters Workshop
Beautify your home with a trio of fall-themed planters.
18 Trivia Night
Put your knowledge to the test. May the best team win!
Five Farms See ad on page 7
Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
Adults $25++ Children (4-12) $15++* (Includes pizza buffet, caesar salad, & ice cream sundae bar)
Five Farms See ad on page 7
Five Farms See ad on page 6
Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm
Five Farms See ad on page 2
$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)
RSVP Not Required; Event Charge Billed Upon Buffet Check-in; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire
Five Farms 10:00am-8:00pm Buffet Opens 11:00am
Adults $35++ Children (4-12) $20++*
Five Farms (Family Pool) See ad on page 7
Five Farms Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm $85++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner)
Five Farms See ad on page 7
Five Farms 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
$150++ with Pots Provided $85++ Bring Your Own Pots
Five Farms 6:00pm-9:00pm $50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)
Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
RSVP Not Required; DJ, Games, & Entertainment; Guests Not Permitted; Sole Dining at the Pool; Beverages by Chit; Pool Attire
Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual
RSVP Deadline: 9/8; 100% Non-refundable; Beverages 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
Join the ULTIMATE league
Get excited and join NFL Network’s Adam Rank’s fantasy football league, where he’ll manage the action all season! Kick off the fun with a 3-hole putting contest to determine the draft order. Compete for the grand prize at the end of the season!
Draft order Putting Contest
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
$75 per person
Five Farms • 1:00pm Spots are Limited
Draft will occur after Fantasy Football Live presentation
Separate registration for Fantasy Football Live required
RSVP: Club Calendar | Limited to the First 11 Registrants Country Club Casual
FIT & WELL WITH LAINEY BAER
In the fast-paced world we live in, finding a path to holistic well-being can be challenging. Enter Lainey Baer, a seasoned Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner and Yoga Instructor, whose unique blend of Thai Yoga Bodywork and yoga classes offers a transformative journey to health and wellness.
INTRO TO WELLNESS PACKAGE
Lainey will help you to strengthen and lengthen while relaxing your body and mind. This is great for all bodies, but especially those who play rotational sports, sit at a desk, or just need to find more mobility and flexibility for everyday activities.
Each package gives you a teaser of two services and includes:
⊲ One 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga, or Therapeutic Yoga session and Two 30-minute Thai Yoga Bodywork sessions - $193.50
⊲ One 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga, or Therapeutic Yoga session and Two 60-minute Thai Yoga Bodywork sessions - $252
Members may take up to four (4) weeks from the date of the first session to complete their package (medical leave of absence or prior vacation/business schedule will be extended).
ABOUT
YOGA is becoming one of the most popular workout regimens for those looking to reduce stress and allow for greater relaxation. Yoga links breathing with movement by emphasizing gentle stretching and strengthening of the body, relaxation of the mind, and improvement in coordination, balance, and alignment. Focus is placed on inhaling and exhaling while moving from one pose to the next.
THAI YOGA BODYWORK blends yoga, massage, and energy work to relax and heal. Sessions involve gentle stretching, meridian line massage, and yoga postures on a memory foam mat. It relieves pain, increases flexibility, improves circulation, and promotes deep relaxation and stress relief. Clients wear loose clothing for comfort. The practice integrates breath with movement, aiming to restore balance and rejuvenate the body and mind.
To book your sessions for this intro package, email Lainey Baer at lbaer@bcc1898.com
YIN & YANG YOGA
This is the perfect blend of two yoga styles to maximize benefits into one practice. Yin yoga is internal, passive cooling, and downward where poses are held for longer to work on deep, dense tissue. Yang yoga is external, dynamic, warming, and upward, with repetitive and rhythmic movements similar to Vinyasa. The class will end with light refreshments.
Sunday, July 21
Five Farms Group Exercise Studio* | 11:00am-12:00pm
$30 per Person (Includes light refreshments)
*Located on 2nd floor of Five Farms Clubhouse Ages 21+ | Maximum 12 Participants, Minimum 4 Participants
FITNESS & WELLNESS SERVICES
To learn more about our Fitness & Wellness offerings and policies, scan the QR code.
GENTLEMEN'S INVITATIONAL IN
REVIEW
Banks & Barletta Emerge Victorious After Two-Hole Playoff
Pristine conditions and perfect temperatures led to a thrilling three days of golf and an exciting finish for the playing of our 67th Annual Gentlemen’s Member-Guest Golf Invitational.
Heading into the final round on Saturday morning, several teams entered brimming with confidence with large leads in their flights. But as we all know, no lead is safe in the Final Round of the Gentlemen’s Invitational. As the dust settled on round five, 22 flight-winning teams emerged and entered the three-hole aggregate alternate shot playoff, contested on holes #3, #8, and #9 of the East Course.
This year’s playoff proved to be an exciting one, with several groups making birdies on the first hole only to stumble across the finish line with bogeys on the eighth and ninth. Tommy Barletta, guest of Damien Banks, nearly holed his tee shot on the par three ninth, but the group could only salvage a par on the treacherous green. In another group, the team of Bryan Del Monte and Jonathan Kassolis made a bogey on the par four third but bounced back by driving the green on the par four eighth.
THE CHAMPIONS
OVERALL CHAMPIONS
Damien Banks & Tommy Barletta
THE FLIGHT WINNERS
BCC: Patrick Higgins & Christopher Naylor
Baltusrol: Dave Donahoo & Ben Waller
Bethpage Black: Matthew Bregel & Will Smith
Brook Hollow: Harvey Byrd & Scott Keenan
Brooklawn: John Minutoli & Bob Minutoli
Fenway: Philip Neubauer & Gregory Mendez
Indian Hills: Jeffrey DePinho & Jerry Erdman
Kansas City: Damien Banks & Tommy Barletta
Unfortunately for team Del Monte, they were unable to capitalize on an uphill 12-footer for a net 1, and walked away with just a net birdie. In the final group, Harvey Byrd’s guest Scott Keenan holed an incredibly difficult side hill 30-foot putt to force a sudden death playoff with the team of Banks and Barletta. Both teams made a score of net five on the first playoff hole. On the second hole, Damien Banks and Tommy Barletta escaped with a net bogey to prevail in the playoff and cemented themselves in BCC history as the 67th Gentlemen’s Invitational Champions.
Thank you to our 264 golfers who participated in this year’s event! Congratulations to our 22 flight winners, our Senior and Super Senior Champions, and our Overall Champions—Damien Banks and Tommy Barletta.
SENIOR CHAMPIONS
John Martindale & Jay Bellwoar
SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONS
Ric Schultz & Joseph Rudolf
Lakewood: Ric Schultz & Joseph Rudolf
Newport: Eric Prendeville & Doug Redpath
Oak Hills: Thomas Mohler & William Mohler
Philadelphia Cricket: Bryan Del Monte & Jonathan Kassolis
Quaker Ridge: Jonathan Beard & Andrew Veliuona
Ridgewood: Jason Connor & Ben Yingling
Rochester: Evan Wilson & Matthew Kole
San Francisco: John Martindale & Jay Bellwoar
Scarsdale: Brian Thompson & Kevin Moroney
Shawnee: Brian Martin & Jacob Lanford
Somerset Hills: Fred Kawa & Gus Grossmann
Sunnehanna: Garrett Pfeifer & Stephen Alatis
Upper Montclair: Tom Carroll & Rick Kohr
Winged Foot: John Lindsay & Geoff Lindsay
FROM BCC FAIRWAYS TO UMD HALLWAYS
By Varada Maulkhan, Caddie & 2021 Evans Scholar
I am currently attending the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) as a rising senior, majoring in Secondary Education with a double major in History. Additionally, I serve as the President of the UMD Evans Scholar chapter. I started caddying at BCC in May 2021, so this marks my fourth summer caddying at the Club. Reflecting on my past three years at UMD, it's surreal to think I'll be entering my senior year next semester. My freshman year was filled with excitement about university life, especially following caddying for the BMW Championship at Caves Valley that year, I knew I would have so much fun. Truthfully, I did. My roommate and I got along wonderfully, and she continues to be one of my apartment mates, along with two others. My classes were so much fun, and making new friends was a highlight. That summer, leading up to my sophomore year, I caddied in the BMW ProAm at Wilmington Country Club. I also spent two weeks visiting Guyana, South America, where my parents are originally from.
Sophomore year seems like it was just yesterday. Kendall Opheikens (2022 BCC Evans Scholar) and I hung out nearly every day. Chances were, if you called one of us asking about that other, the other was sitting right there. A new dining hall opened on campus that fall and quickly became a popular spot. My classes were amazing, and I loved my schedule. I also started to work at the UMD Golf Course in April 2022 for their junior program. I absolutely love it and am so grateful I have the opportunity to work with the staff and juniors.
The summer before my junior year, I interned with the USGA during the US Open through their Pathways Internship program. I also started to work with the WGA to help build
UPCOMING EVENT
3RD ANNUAL CADDIE-MEMBER TOURNAMENT
Saturday, August 3 | Afternoon Shotgun
Caddies will be paired with member caddie supporters for a day of camaraderie and competition.
$50 per Member (Includes cookout following play)
RSVP: Golf Genius | Registration Opens July 1
up their caddie program at the UMD Golf Course. I highly recommend playing there and taking a caddie. This summer, five seniors were awarded the Evans Scholarship, enabling them to attend UMD, Rutgers, and Howard University.
To sum it all up, I just finished my junior year at UMD. I am so lucky to be majoring in what I am because I truly love my classes (except Economics; sorry, it’s not my forte).
During the fall semester, I completed a brief internship, a requirement for Secondary Education majors, to confirm my passion for teaching. I also successfully applied to the College of Education. My work with the WGA and UMD Golf Course continues to be fulfilling. Recently, I was invited to the Palmetto, where I met players and had the opportunity to play on one of the holes, which was a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share my experience in this magazine. I also want to thank the members and staff of BCC for their ongoing support of the Caddie Program. Special thanks to Greg Jones and Brett Keller for their unwavering support throughout my time as a caddie. As Jack Palmer always says, “Take a caddie, change a life.”
CADDIE FACTS
In 1930, accomplished amateur golfer Chick Evans and the Western Golf Association (WGA) founded the Evans Scholars Foundation in Chicago to award full-ride college scholarships to caddies with limited financial needs. In the inaugural year, two scholarships were given out, with the recipients attending Northwestern University. 93 years later, 325 scholarships were awarded for the 2023-2024 school year. Since 1930, there are 12,040 Evans Scholar Alumni and 1,130 Evans Scholars currently enrolled at one of 24 leading universities throughout the United States.
Varada and fellow University of Maryland Evans Scholars attend an Orioles game.
BCC Major Golf Championships Trophy
THE HAVEMEYER TROPHY
By John Vonei II
In 1894, the rst president of the United States Golf Association (USGA), eodore A. Havemeyer, wanted the U.S. Amateur Trophy to be golf’s most inspiring prize. He donated the cup that was presented annually to the amateur Champion. In 1925, for the second year in a row, the Havemeyer Trophy was awarded to Bobby Jones.
On display at East Lake Country Club in Atlanta, Georgia, (Bobby Jones’ home club) it was destroyed in a massive re on November 22, 1925.
Rather than duplicate the original, the USGA chose a di erent design. It featured an extended base to accommodate additional engravings. e new Havemeyer Trophy was a tall, narrow steeple cup cra ed from gold. It was ready for presentation in 1926. Damaged during shipment to the site of the 1992 championship, the gold cup was repaired and retired to the USGA Museum. A less costly duplicate (electrochemical plating of a thin gold layer over sterling silver) has been passed from champion to champion ever since. In the spring of 2012, the gold Havemeyer Cup was one of a number of golf treasures stolen from the USGA museum. It has not been recovered.
Nearly 600 golfers applied to enter the 36th United States Amateur Championship. Of these talented ball strikers, 167 quali ed to travel to Baltimore Country Club and compete in the championship at Five Farms— September 12-15, 1932. Only nine
golfers were exempt from the sectional trials: Francis Ouimet, the reigning U.S. Amateur Champion, and the eight members of the British Walker Cup Team.
e nal round (played on Saturday, September 17, 1932) drew more than 15,000 spectators to watch the two competitors le standing (Canadian National Champion, Sandy Ross Somerville and America’s Johnny Goodman) play a dramatic back and forth match. A er the morning round Somerville was one up. In the a ernoon, both Somerville and Goodman played electrifying golf. Somerville took the lead on the 31st (hole #13) and never let go. e match ended on the 17th (35th hole). Sandy Ross Somerville was the rst Canadian to win the U.S. Amateur Championship and the rst nonAmerican to take home the Havemeyer Trophy in twenty-one years. Somerville would be recognized as Canada’s 1932 Athlete of the Year, and in 1950, was voted Canada’s top golfer for the rst half of the 20th Century.
1932
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.
C. Ross (Sandy) Somerville and Johnny Goodman shake hands before teeing o in nals of the 1928 US Amateur at Five Farms.
GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE
Summer is here, and along with it comes the threat of dangerous weather in the form of lightning. Lightning is arbitrary, random, and unpredictable. Five percent of domestic annual lightning deaths and injuries happen on golf courses. The Five Farms campus is equipped with a Total Lightning Detection system, which alerts members, guests, and staff of advancing severe weather. The siren system is automatically activated as the device senses both intracloud and cloud-to-ground lightning at a radius of ten miles from Five Farms. After 15 minutes of inactivity, the system gives the all-clear signal. There are two different, distinctive tones used in this process: one long 15-second horn blast, meaning lightning is detected and to seek shelter. Three short five-second horn blasts indicate it is safe to resume activities. Posters detailing this system are outside the Golf House and in the gentlemen’s and ladies' Locker Room areas. The USGA Rules of Golf (Rule 6-8) allow players to discontinue play if they believe there is a danger from lightning. If you’re at an event where there is no detection system, a good rule is: "If you can see it (lightning), flee it; if you can hear it (thunder), clear it.”
With the return of high heat and humidity to the Mid-Atlantic area, we're entering the dog days of summer. This change in weather brings increased soil temperatures, which naturally reduce the root systems on the cool season playing surfaces,
putting the turf under stress. To keep our courses in top condition, our dedicated staff will apply light applications of water during the hottest parts of the day (10:00am-6:00pm) to ensure the survival of the turf under stress. If you happen to encounter our staff members on the courses while you're 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. The safety of our staff is, and should be, of utmost importance.
We appreciate your patience, courtesy, and consideration for our staff at all times.
Tim Kennelly, CGCS Head Greenkeeper
SYCAMORE ANTHRACNOSE: Then & Now
By Cathy Wagner, CPH, Director of Horticulture
Back in May, you might have noticed that Sycamores all around the Baltimore area looked like they had taken a sudden turn for the worse, just as their neighboring trees were starting to look really full and lush. This temporary defoliation is caused by Sycamore Anthracnose, a fungal infection that favors spring's cool, wet weather. It is typical to see some symptoms every year. With unseasonably warm temperatures in March, prolonged cool weather in April, and late frosts in May, weather like this past spring exacerbated the situation. Though the symptoms are severe and can include shoot dieback, branch cankers, and necrotic spots on leaves, the disease rarely affects the long-term health of otherwise healthy, mature trees. For this reason, though the trees are temporarily unsightly, we do not feel it is worth investing in the available preventative fungicide treatments. Most years, the damage has not been as drastic as it was this year. Even so, as temperatures warmed in June and rains abated, new leaves emerged to replace those that were lost. Looking around the courses now, the trees show almost no sign of what occurred just a few short months ago.
SUMMER RACQUETS SCHEDULE
Now through Monday, August 26 | *Please refer the QR code below for UTR descriptions
RACQUETS
Roland Park 4712 Club Road Baltimore, MD 21210
Five Farms 11500 Mays Chapel Road Lutherville, MD 21093
www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400
MAIN NUMBERS
Golf House: 410.561.3381
Tennis House: 410.889.4474
Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208
FITNESS HOURS
Monday-Sunday, 5:00am-9:00pm The off-season clubhouse Fitness Center closes at 8:00pm
For all reservations please visit bcc1898.com, download our mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play Store, call 410.889.4400, or email reservations@bcc1898.com.
