BCC BULLETIN
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BOARDMEMBERS
OUR BCC BOARD:
DR. JOHN J. PRIESTER
Club President
MR. CARL CALLAHAN Treasurer
MR. ALAN HANBURY Board Member
MR. AUSTIN BOYD Board Member
MR. RANDY CLARK Board Member
MR. ROBERT DWYER Board Member
MR. RYAN DAUGHERTY Board Member
MR. CHRIS HALL Board Member
MR. KEITH KIMBALL Board Member
MR. JASON CHAMBERS Board Member
MRS. KATHLEEN SQUIRES Board Member
MR. JOHN VITA Board Member
MRS. MARY GRASSEL Board Member
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
DR. JOHN J. PRIESTER Strategic Planning
MR. CARL CALLAHAN Finance
MR. RANDY CLARK Greens
MR. JASON CHAMBERS Golf
MR. JOHN VITA Membership
MR. RYAN DAUGHERTY House
MR. ALAN HANBURY Insurance
MR. ROBERT DWYER Building and Grounds
LETTER FROM THE CLUB MANAGER
Dear Members,
What an incredible month March turned out to be at the club! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Invitational your enthusiasm and competitive spirit made the event truly special It was wonderful to see the club buzzing with activity and camaraderie
We'd also like to extend our heartfelt best wishes to our Director of Racquets, Jack Steyn, as he moves forward to an exciting new opportunity. Jack's passion and commitment have truly elevated our racquets program, and he will certainly be missed. At the same time, we're thrilled to announce the promotion of Rob Blackburn to interim Director of Racquets. Rob has been a valued member of our team, and with his dedication and enthusiasm, we are confident he will excel in his new role and continue to enhance our racquets program.
As we move into April, we’re excited to welcome our youngest club enthusiasts, our junior members, to the muchanticipated Easter Egg Hunt on April 19. It's always a delight to see their joy and excitement during this annual tradition. Additionally, we look forward to celebrating Easter Sunday with those of you who choose to join us for our delicious Easter Brunch. Our culinary team is already preparing something special to make your day memorable. We can’t wait to see you around the club!
Respectfully,
ROB HUBBARD
Photo highlights from the 2025 Men’s Invitational at Bradenton Country Club
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Welcome David and Linda McKamish!
David and Linda are joining us from the Pittsburgh area. The McKamish family is in the process of closing on a second home in the Bradenton area and they look forward to enjoying golf, dining, and social events here at BCC. We’re excited to have them as part of our community!
FULL GOLF MEMBERS
Welcome Michael and Sandra Keenan!
They are excited to become part of our community and look forward to enjoying all that BCC has to offer With a passion for golf, dining, and social events, the Keenans are eager to participate in club activities and connect with fellow members. We are thrilled to have them join us and look forward to their involvement in the club!
FULL GOLF MEMBERS
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Dear BCC Members,
As we transition into April, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate some of our newest Club Champions
Congratulations to Bill Wessel, our Men’s Senior Club Champion, Steve Lyerly, our Super Senior Club Champion, Samantha VonRohr, our Ladies Overall Club Champion, and Mary Grassel, our Ladies Senior Club Champion Your dedication and performance on the course were truly impressive, and we applaud your achievements!
We also look forward to crowning our Overall Men’s Club Champion in the coming weeks and can’t wait to see who rises to the top
To those members heading back north for the season, we wish you safe travels and look forward to welcoming you back later this year. For those staying with us, we’re excited to continue making memories with you on and off the course.
As always, we have some fantastic events lined up this month, including Men’s Stag Day and the 9 & Dine event Be sure to sign up and join us for these great opportunities to enjoy camaraderie, competition, and fun!
See you on the course!
Warm regards,
NICK CAMPBELL
GOLF GENIUS & EVENT REGISTRATION
As we step into April, we're gearing up for another exciting month packed with golf events you won’t want to miss! From the Men's Stag Day to the Men's and Women's Interclub matches, plus the highly anticipated Men's Club Championship, there's plenty of competition and camaraderie ahead.
Whether you're teeing it up or cheering on fellow members, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to mark your calendars and stay up to date with all the upcoming action! To view the full event schedule and register, click the button below to access Golf Genius.
"The secret of good golf course design is to make the player think, but not make them think too much."
— Donald Ross
"I’M NOT SAYING MY GOLF GAME IS BAD, BUT IF I GREW TOMATOES, THEY’D COME UP SLICED."
Golf Rule of the Month: Rule 7 - Ball Search: Finding and Identifying Ball
7.4 Ball Accidentally Moved in Trying to Find or Identify It
There is no penalty if the player’s ball is accidentally moved by the player, opponent or anyone else while trying to find or identify it But if the player causes the ball to move before they start to search for the ball, the player gets one penalty stroke under Rule 9 4b
Under this Rule, “accidentally” includes when the ball is moved by anyone taking reasonable actions to find the ball that were likely to reveal the ball’s location by moving it (such as by sweeping feet through long grass or shaking a tree)
In these situations, the ball must be replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see Rule 14 2) In doing so:
If the ball was on, under or against any immovable obstruction, integral object, boundary object or growing or attached natural object, the ball must be replaced on its original spot on, under or against such object (see Rule 14 2c)
If the ball was covered by sand, the original lie must be re-created and the ball must be replaced in that lie (see Rule 14 2d(1)) But the player may leave a small part of the ball visible when doing so
See also Rule 15 1a (restriction on deliberately removing certain loose impediments before replacing ball)
Penalty for Breach of Rule 7 4: General Penalty*
*Loss of hole in match play or two penalty strokes in stroke play.*
A G R O N O M Y U P D A T E
March was eventful for the greens department following the LPGA event in February. There was no “slow down” as we kept up the intensity for the Men’s invitational, WGA championships, and other pertinent events at the club. Feedback has been great from all the events, and we will continue preparations for a busy April for the season's final events. I always like to include a weather report from the previous month and month we are leading up to. March tried to warm up for us, but we still had nighttime temperatures, mostly in the 50’s, with a few even in the 40’s. The extended forecast looks great for the start of April, with average temperatures during the day in the 80’s while at night in the 60’s. This should bode well for Bermuda grass’ growth motivation.
We will most likely see little rainfall as we get into April and May. The putting greens become most challenging during these shoulder months of increased heat, dry wind, and being compacted from a long winter season of golf play. The biggest issue we will work to mitigate is the sodium and bicarbonate stress they will endure during this time because of poor irrigation water quality. We will be doing best practices from a soil application and irrigation management perspective to get through this period and maintain the health of the greens to get them to the finish line of our aerification program. As said last month, we are still working on our due diligence with the USGA and their modern technology to provide helpful management data for green maintenance and provide suitable pin placements daily. We should have this up and rolling by the end of April.
For the rest of the golf course, we are hitting our marks on pest management applications that have historically stricken BCC. Last year, the golf course was afflicted by spring Bermudagrass mite damage. This pest particularly likes the rough grass, and we have made our rounds with the correct measures to prevent that from occurring this year. Next up will be to start attacking the nematodes. We have evident nematode pressure, and now is the time with the soil temperatures rising, they will become active for us to start controlling. Our goal is to have our roughs in the healthiest position before major growing months in order for them to bring on full density from June through October. Fairways and tees are in good condition. We will start to see more “hot spots” this time of year due to the lack of rain and our sodium-induced irrigation water. We have some smaller tees showing some traffic wear and many divots. We will have to micromanage these moving forward with more fertility and good water management. I am going to propose bringing in a contractor to shoot some laser grades of our bunker floors. It seems that the floors are off grade for balls to roll back to the bottoms of the bunkers away from the edges. I will work through this with the committee and board and communicate my findings next month.
We are encouraged by the current course conditions leading into the summer season. The better we can be this time of year, the better head start we have going into the summer, which leads to a healthier golf course going into next fall. We hope you enjoy the rest of this golf season with the remaining golf events we have.
Yours truly,
JAMIE MCCROSKY
TENNIS UPDATE
Our tennis league winter season has come to and end.
Men’s 45 Suncoast Group, Men’s 60 Group and our Ladies Sunshine & USTA Leagues have all wrapped up. Due to the overwhelming success of the USTA league group, they will be starting again in a combo level league for the Spring Season on 3/31. A new spring season social USTA league will also be on offer with our regular in-house play.
A BIG Thank You to all of our team captains: Conrad Szymanski, Tom Brey, Tabitha Hager, Julie Gillenwaters , Melissa Chambers and Jacki Dezelski.
The Men’s 45 group came in at the middle of the pack and the Men’s 60’s team came in at a solid 3 The two BCC ladies Sunshine teams that played on Fridays won the majority of their team matches. In the Sunshine league, scores are not kept. This league is a social league. rd
The men’s teams will also continue playing in-house at the club. If you’d like to join in, please contact the Racquet Center. If you’d like to be a spectator at the ladies upcoming USTA Spring League, keep an eye out for the BCC weekly snapshot for the ladies schedules each week. If you are interested in joining the team for the Spring season, please contact the Racquet Center or Tabitha Hager, our team captain.
Our Ladies Boot Camp was another fun event for the women. Coach Jack and Bernie lead the ladies through various drills and skill training. An educational and fun time was had by all.
We have one big upcoming event on Friday, 4/4. There is a Sip & Swing Send-Off to say farewell to our Director of Racquet Sports, Jack Steyn. This is a social tennis event. You can play or just be a spectator and visit to say goodbye. Free to play, optional dinner and cash bar will be available. (can you attach the flyer somewhere and say “see attached flyer or the TeamReach app for additional details”)
All events, social plays and clinics are on the Bradenton Country Club TeamReach App. You can access the app with this code: BCCTENNIS2024
To register for any of our events, clinics, etc., please visit the TeamReach app, select the event on the calendar button and select “yes” “no” or “maybe”. If the event involves partners or lunch, you can use the “comment” button below your response and put your choices/comments there.
Should you need any assistance getting into TeamReach or help with registering for any of our events or clinics, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Racquet Center by calling or texting (941)920-6805
Respectfully,
THE BCC RACQUET TEAM
TENNIS HIGHLIGHTS
PICKLEBALL UPDATE
April has an active social month coming up for our Bradenton Country Club picklers!
A last-minute reminder to sign up for the road trip to Palm Aire Country Club for a social pickleball match on Saturday, April 5 All levels of players are welcome! Teams will be matched to comparable levels. Sign up on TeamReach to play. Palm Aire is looking forward to hosting our BCC players!
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The following Friday, April 11 , is our “End of Season” pickleball event. Play will start at 4pm and will be run by Jay Jaudon our BCC pickleball professional. Mimosa’s will be available!
Interested in Pickleball – but don’t know where to start? Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and we make it easy to jump in! Whether you’re brand new or have played a little and want to build your confidence our Beginner/Novice Clinic is the perfect way to get started. Led by experienced playing members, this clinic walks you through the fundamentals in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
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Next Clinic, Saturday April 26 at 9:00AM. Come give it a tryyou might just find your new favorite sport!
A reminder that all events, social plays and clinics are on the Bradenton Country Club TeamReach App. You can access the app with this code: BCCPB2024
To register for any of the events, clinics, etc., please visit the TeamReach app, select the event on the calendar button and select “yes” “no” or “maybe”. If the event involves partners or lunch, you can use the “comment” button below your response and put your choices/comments there.
Should you need any assistance getting into TeamReach or help with registering for any of our events or clinics, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Racquet Center by calling or texting us at (941)920-6805.
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL
WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
Tuesday:
9:00 AM Tennis: Ladies 3.0+ Play
6:15 PM-7:45 PM Tennis: Men's Singles and Social Doubles
Wednesday:
9:00 AM Tennis: Ladies 3 0+ Play
5:30 PM- 8:00 PM Tennis: Men's 4.0+ TENNIS
Thursday:
9:00 AM-10:30 AM Women's 3 5+ Tennis Clinic with Jack 6:15 PM-7:45 PM Men's Social Doubles
Saturday:
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 3 on 3 Tennis (All Levels)
Sunday:
9:00 AM-10:00 AM Adult Early Bird Clinic - Mixed 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Tennis: Men's 50's Clinic
Monday: 8:00 AM Pickleball Open & Advance Play
Wednesday: 8:00 AM Pickleball Advanced Players PICKLEBALL
Friday: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM High IntermediateAdvanced Pickleball Clinic - Places Limited, Sign Up Online 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Advanced Beginner- Intermediate Pickleball
As the seasons change, Bradenton Country Club remains a timeless retreat. While life outside moves fast, within our gates, members find a place to unwind, connect, and enjoy the simple pleasures of the game Whether it's a morning round on the course, a friendly match on the courts, or a leisurely evening with friends, the club is more than just a destination it’s a sanctuary where moments are savored and memories are made
“WHAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY FIND IN POETRY OR ART MUSEUMS, I FIND IN THE FLIGHT OF A GOOD DRIVE.”
- ARNOLD PALMER
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING GREEN JACKET
A FICTITIOUS STORY
- Anonymous
It was the final round of the Masters, and Augusta National was buzzing with excitement. The leaderboard was tight, the azaleas were in full bloom, and Jim Nantz was whispering poetic phrases into his microphone. But behind the scenes, absolute chaos was unfolding—the Green Jacket was missing.
The Augusta officials were losing their minds. Had it been stolen? Misplaced? Was Phil Mickelson playing another prank? Time was running out—tradition states that the champion must be presented with the jacket immediately after sinking the winning putt. If they didn’t find it soon, the winner might have to be crowned in a borrowed windbreaker from the pro shop.
With the clubhouse in full search-and-destroy mode, a bartender casually mentioned, “I saw some caddie walking off with it earlier… weird fit for him, though.” Panic set in. The thought of a Green Jacket being worn as a raincoat in a golf cart barn was enough to make the tournament committee break into a cold sweat.
Just when all hope seemed lost, a nervous clubhouse waiter tiptoed out of the kitchen, holding the missing jacket with tongs. Turns out, a rookie caddie—overwhelmed by Augusta’s strict dress code—had mistaken it for a club blazer and neatly hung it in the staff coatroom. Worse yet, in an effort to be helpful, the kitchen staff had steamed it next to a tray of hot biscuits.
Crisis averted, the jacket was whisked away just in time for the ceremony. However, if you rewatch the broadcast from that year, rumor has it you can still spot a faint pimento cheese stain on the lapel. And as for the caddie? Well, let’s just say he never looped at Augusta again.
“To
win at golf, you have to learn how to make peace with the game."
COUNTRY CLUB 2025 MEN’S INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS
BRADENTON
QUOTE BY JACK NICKALAUS
THE VISIONARY OF GOLF COURSE DESIGN
The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s most prestigious events, has a history as rich as the game itself. Founded in 1934 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the tournament was created to bring together the best golfers in the world at Augusta National Golf Club, a course Jones co-designed with the legendary Alister MacKenzie.
From the very beginning, the Masters set itself apart with its traditions—the Green Jacket, first awarded in 1949, has become one of the most recognizable symbols in sports. The tournament’s invitation-only field, pristine course conditions, and iconic holes like Amen Corner add to its mystique.
Legends have been made at Augusta, from Jack Nicklaus’ record six victories to Tiger Woods’ historic 1997 win, reshaping the sport for future generations. Today, the Masters remains a showcase of skill, strategy, and history, where each April, a new chapter is written in golf’s grandest tradition.
"YOU CAN’T GO TO A STORE AND BUY A GREEN JACKET. YOU HAVE TO EARN IT."
- Tiger Woods
2019 Masters victory press conference
This win was one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, marking his first major championship victory in 11 years, his 5 Green Jacket, and his first Masters win since 2005. th
One of Alister MacKenzie's most famous quotes about Augusta National reflects his vision for the course:
"The ideal golf course is one that creates a test of golf for the expert, yet is easy and enjoyable for the average player... Augusta National embodies this principle more than any other."
His philosophy of strategy, beauty, and natural flow is what makes Augusta National one of the most revered courses in the world.
ADAPTING TO EVERY SHOT
Member photo highlights from the 2025
Holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National are famously known as “Amen Corner.” The name was coined by sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind in 1958 to describe the most crucial stretch of the course.
The winner of the Par 3 Contest has never won the Masters in the same year. Many players believe winning it brings bad luck!
HOSTED BY PALM AIRE CC
THIS SOCIAL EVENT IS FOR ALL LEVELS OF PLAY!
PAIRINGS WILL BE BASED ON SKILL LEVEL
Welcome glass of sparkling wine
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres & Raffle Prizes
Azalea Room
Vendors: Adidas, IBKUL, Best of Golf
Accessories & Hard Candy Gloves
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GET READY TO SHOUT "BINGO!" AND CLAIM YOUR CHANCE TO WIN FANTASTIC PRIZES AT THIS EXCITING EVENT!
TOM BREITER, OUR TRUSTY BINGO CALLER, WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH SEVERAL ROUNDS OF THE CLASSIC GAME, WITH PLENTY OF CHANCES TO SCORE BIG. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN—YOUR WINNING CARD COULD BE JUST A CALL AWAY!
Azalea Room April 17th at 7:00 PM
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TEAMS MUST BE COMPRISED OF AT LEAST 1 MEMBER, AND EITHER 1 GUEST, OR 3 GUESTS. TEAMS MAY REGISTER AS A 4-SOME WITH 2 MEMBERS AND 2 GUESTS AS WELL.
THURSDAY APR17TH
CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY APRIL 11TH - SUNDAY APRIL 13TH
FORMAT-GROSS MATCH PLAY
TEES-ALL PLAYERS WILL PLAY FROM THE 67' TEES.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY-QUARTERFINALSTEETIMES-12:30&12:40
SATURDAY-SEMIFINALSTEETIME-9:20 SUNDAY-FINALSTEETIME-8:30
MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
SATURDAY APRIL 5TH & SUNDAY APRIL 6TH
8:30 - 10:30 QUALIFYING ROUND TEE TIMES
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - MUST HAVE A HANDICAP INDEX OF 14.0 OR LESS TO COMPETE.
FORMAT - INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY COMPETING FOR 7 SPOTS
PRIOR YEAR DEFENDING CHAMPION WILL BE AUTOMATIC #2 SEED
TEES - ALL PLAYERS WILL PLAY FROM THE 67' TEES.
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$20forKids
$10forAdults
April19th2025
11:00AM-3:00PM
11:45Kidsfrom1-4yrsEggHunt
12:45Kidsfrom5-7yrsEggHunt
1:45Kidsfrom8yrs+EggHunt
BunnyBakeExpress MENU
lunch
FRUIT DISPLAY
COMPOSED SALAD W/ DRESSINGS
PIZZA BUFFET
MAC & CHEESE
CHICKEN FINGERS & MINI CORN DOGS
DELI DISPLAY:
CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, EGG SALAD W/ ASSORTED BREADS & TOPPINGS (LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, MUSTARD, PICKLES ETC.)
dessert
ASSORTED COOKIES
beverages
TEA & LEMONADE STAND
Easter Brunch
APRIL 20 2O25
11:00AM,12:00PM&1:00PM Seating
$60 / adult & $18 for kids 3-12
HORS D’OUEVRES menu
Deviled Egg Display
Raw Bar w/ Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Cocktail, & Oysters w/ all the fixings
BREAKFAST BUFFET
Corned Beef & Hash
Sausage & Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs Benedict
Omelette Station
Parfait Bar
LUNCH
Lamb Barley Soup & Spring pea w/ Ham
Caesar Salad & House Salad w/ Dressings
Carving Stations w/ Honey Ham, Lamb & Prime Rib
Seafood Newburg
Cauliflower w/ Cheesy Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts w/ Bacon
DESSERTS
Assorted Pies & Cakes
KIDS
Chicken Fingers
Mac & Cheese
Tater Tots & French Fries
$45perperson +cartfees
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BCC Presents
EndofSeason MEMBERMINGLE
25 FRIDAY APRIL
5PM-7PM
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HORS D'OEUVRES AND LIVE MUSIC Seeyouthere
COMPLIMENTARY
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC
LASTSATURDAY OFEVERYMONTH
INCLUSIVELEARNING ENVIRONMENT: CLINICTIME
8:00a.m.–9:00a.m.
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Thisgroupisledbytwoofourexperienced members,offeringafunandsupportivehour onthecourts!
ClubManager-RobHubbard:rhubbard@bradentoncc.org
DirectorofGolf-NickCampbell:ncampbell@bradentonccorg
DirectorofAgronomy-JamieMcCrosky:jmccrosky@thesignatureone.com
FoodandBeverageManager-SarahRoese:sroese@bradentoncc.org
OfficeAdministrator-KathyMahanna:kmahanna@bradentoncc.org
Hours of Operation
Golf Shop: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Driving Range: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Clubhouse Bar: Weekdays- 10:00 am to 8:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Clubhouse Restaurant: Weekdays- 10:00 am to 8:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Morand House: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tennis Shop: Weekdays- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Weekend- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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