BCC Bulletin #17 - March by BradentonCC

BCC BULLETIN BCC BULLETIN

OUR BCC BOARD:

MR. ALAN HANBURY Board Member

LETTER FROM THE CLUB MANAGER

Dear Members,

As we move into a busy and exciting spring season, I would like to share a few important updates with you.

First, I kindly ask that you take a moment to complete our event survey if you haven’t already. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and plays a crucial role in helping us create events that you truly enjoy while developing new ideas to increase overall club utilization We greatly appreciate your input and engagement.

You may have noticed that the pool is currently under maintenance as we repair the liner and fix the lights inside the pool We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this improvement project and look forward to reopening it for everyone to enjoy as soon as possible.

After a brief cold spell, it is wonderful to welcome back the warm weather. The course conditions continue to improve because of it, and we are excited about the great playing conditions ahead.

Finally, we look forward to celebrating Easter with you and your families. Chef is preparing a fantastic brunch, and we anticipate a wonderful gathering with our membership.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you around the club!

Warm Regards,

CRAIG CHIBBARO CLUB MANAGER

Bradenton Country Club now has its own official mobile app no longer hosted through Clubhouse Online. This enhancement gives us more flexibility in what we share, improved synchronization with our website, and a cleaner, more intuitive member experience. With the new app, you can conveniently manage all the same features available in the Member Portal, including:

Tee time reservations

Dining reservations

Event registrations

Access to the Club Roster

Court bookings for tennis & pickleball

Rules & Regulations readily available

Online food and beverage ordering (perfect for ordering from the course or pool!)

The app also enables us to send push notifications, ensuring you receive timely reminders and important Club updates directly to your phone.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD HOW TO DOWNLOAD

Visit the App Store or Google Play and search: Bradenton CC

Download the app featuring our green & white palm tree logo, then log in using your Member Portal credentials and you’re all set!

Reading this email from your phone? Click the button below that applies to you!

HELP US WELCOME OUR NEXT MEMBER!

KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LOVE LIFE AT BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB? WHEN YOU REFER A NEW MEMBER AND THEIR APPLICATION IS APPROVED, WE’LL THANK YOU WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MONTH OF DUES. IT’S OUR WAY OF SAYING WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING GROW OUR BCC FAMILY!

SEND YOUR REFERRALS TO RLEIKEN@BRADENTONCC.ORG

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Members,

As we move into March, we’re enjoying the return of better weather, and it’s great to see our course conditions continuing to bounce back each week. Thank you to everyone doing their part in supporting daily course care and keeping BCC in great shape for the membership. A quick reminder as well that the Couples Club Championship has been rescheduled to Friday, March 14th we look forward to a fun day of competition and great camaraderie.

Congratulations to Our February Champions

Club Championship

Overall / Senior / Super Senior Gross Champion: Mrs. Katherine Moore-Lilly

Overall & Senior Net Champion: Mary McCaw

Super Senior Net Champion: Carol Flynn

Men’s Overall Gross Champion: Tim Collins

Men’s Overall Net Champion: Josh Davis

Men’s Senior Gross Champion: Jack Waggoner

Men’s Senior Net Champion: Kip Kimble

Men’s Super Senior Gross Champion: Rick Satterfield

Men’s Super Senior Net Champion: Larry McGary

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF CONT.

And congratulations as well to our recent event champions:

WGA President’s Cup Champion: Carol Flynn

Half-Rounders Member-Guest Champions (Jetsetter Flight): Diane

DiCarlo & Lisa Bronstein

Half-Rounders Member-Guest Champions (Globetrotter Flight):

Denise Smith & Bonnie Jones

Ladies’ Invitational Champions: TBD (Final results being decided today 2/28!)

Thank you to everyone who played, and helped make these events such a strong part of our club culture.

Bunker Etiquette Reminder: Small Details, Big Difference

Bunkers are one of the most important areas where etiquette directly impacts the next group. A few reminders that help keep conditions consistent for everyone:

Rake placement: Please place rakes on the low side of the bunker with the rake head in the sand and the handle sticking out—think half in / half out so it’s easy to see and doesn’t interfere with play.

Exit points: Never exit up a bunker face. It damages the edge, increases washouts, and creates more repair work (and worse lies) for the next players. Exit from the lowest, flattest area whenever possible. After your shot: Please tap your shoes off just outside the bunker before stepping back onto closely mown turf. This helps keep sand off collars, approaches, and greens, which protects turf health and improves overall playing conditions.

We appreciate everyone taking an extra moment here bunker quality is a shared responsibility

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF CONT.

Formal Hole-in-One Club Launching

We’re excited to introduce a formal Hole-in-One Club, designed to shine a brighter light on one of golf’s most memorable achievements. Registration opens via email on March 5th. Keep an eye out for the Golf Genius Registration Invite. All program details will be included in the registration form. If you’ve ever made an ace or hope your next one is around the corner this is a fun way to be part of a special tradition at BCC.

Walkers: Sand Bottles Required

A big thank-you to the many walkers who already do this consistently: All walkers are required to take a sand bottle onto the golf course. Even without a club cart, every golfer is still responsible for basic course care divots and sand are part of the courtesy that keeps BCC in great shape for the entire membership.

If you ever need a bottle before you head out, please stop by the golf shop— we’re happy to help.

Nick Campbell Director of Golf

AGRONOMY UPDATE

Dear Members,

The month of February continued to bring us cooler and dry weather. During one of our cold fronts, we experienced abnormally cold temperatures that produced 2 hard frosts. We received 3 brief rain events that added up to just under 1 inch of rain for the month The course had a temporary period of discoloration due to the cold, however after some enhanced liquid fertilizer applications along with fertility/acid injection the color and health of the golf course improved I mentioned last month the increase of traffic management with increased ropes, stakes, and signage. There appears to be some progress being made here and with warmer weather and continued practice we should see further improvement this month. We appreciate everyone adhering to entry and exit posts and being aware of these roped and staked off areas

Although we are experiencing adverse weather conditions, the putting greens are exhibiting good health and playability. We have been able to mitigate salts much better with the ability to lower irrigation water ph, which allows our soil amendments and injection efforts to work better to maintain good texture and turf density Due to cooler weather, we have refrained from any needle tine and topdressing Without much growth currently, greens do not recover well nor grow through the sand after regular topdressing As the weather breaks this month we will resume regular programs during our Monday closures.

This past month on the golf course we have been spot spraying liquid fertilizer, spot spraying weeds, and preventatively treating bermudagrass stunt mites We have also been working on attention to details to maintain good curb appeal on the course and in the landscape grounds Upcoming this month we plan to fertilize the golf course wall to wall with granular fertilizer and start our preemergent herbicide programs to help ward off spring and summer weeds. With upcoming extended weather forecast looking positive for warmer temperatures these applications should be well timed for good growth and further weed control We will plan to increase frequency of fertility upcoming on our practice tee for better divot recovery and our ability to utilize the grass more for practice

As we continue to progress through this season we are diligently preparing for women’s and men’s invitiationals as well as other season ending events. We are battling back from a long period with lack of turf growth, so will end with an encouraging note to always fill your divots and repair ball marks on the greens

Yours truly,

JAMIE MCCROSKY

RACQUET SPORTS UPDATE

Dear Members,

As we move into the spring season, I’ve been really impressed by how much action we’re seeing on the courts The facility is busy from morning until night, and it’s great to see so many of you out there making the most of the club.

Our Men’s and Women’s Inter-club leagues and USTA teams are now in high gear, with matches scheduled nearly every day What impresses me most, however, isn’t just the match play, it’s the dedication shown in between. It seems there is a team member on the court practicing nearly every moment of the week, and I am truly loving the passion so many of you are putting into perfecting and improving your games.

Our pickleball community is growing as well! Our monthly events are reaching new heights and our welcoming group loves to see new faces to introduce to our game. For those looking to level up their play, Jay Jaudon has some fantastic new pickleball clinic offerings specifically for the spring

I also want to send a huge shout-out to all of our Junior players. These athletes work hard all year round to prepare for the tennis season, and they are currently right in the thick of it. Seeing their hard work pay off on the match courts is a highlight for all of us on the racquet sport staff.

Thank you all for your continued participation and for the support you show to all of our programs. It is your enthusiasm that makes the club such a special place to play.

See you on the courts,

Rob Blackburn Director of Racquet Sports

Available 10 am - 1:30 pm Saturday and Sunday

Starting at 5pm SOLD OUT

Spend your Sunday enjoying great golf and even better company at our Sunday Couples Golf event! This fun and social outing is open to couples of all skill levels. Couples may sign up as a twosome or join with friends to register as a foursome. The format will be casual and designed for enjoyment, with light competition and plenty of opportunities to connect with other couples throughout the club.

Format: 2 Best Balls of 4 Shamble

Registration Requirement: Active GHIN Handicap at BCC

Registration Opens: 5:00pm February 8th

Registration Deadline: 5:00pm March 5th

Pairings: Sign up as a twosome of foursome (flighted)

Food & Beverage: Buffet in the Veranda Room after play

Entry Fee: $60 member charge + Cart Fees

41N 73 O

Wednesday March 25 - Saturday March 28 th th

The Men’s Invitational is Bradenton Country Club’s premier men’s member-guest event a highly anticipated weekend that blends competition, camaraderie, and club pride. This event is a celebration of golf excellence and an opportunity to showcase the charm, tradition, and hospitality of BCC, as members welcome their guests for an unforgettable few days of spirited play, outstanding food, live entertainment, and memorable experiences both on and off the course. From the first tee shot to the final toast, the Men's Invitational reflects the very best of what Bradenton Country Club has to offer.

Format: See Competition Details Below

Registration Requirement: Active GHIN Handicap (Mandatory)

Registration Opens: 5:00pm September 1st

Registration Deadline: 5:00pm December 1st

Food & Beverage: See Itinerary Below

Entry Fee: $1500 Per Team & $400 Cash Team Buy-In