Dear BCC Members, On behalf of the Bellefonte Country Club Golf Committee and Golf Pro Shop Staff, I welcome you to the 2015 golf season. The BCC Golf Schedule and Information Booklet will provide you with all the details needed during this golf season. Our main objective is to provide the membership with a fun and pleasant atmosphere to enjoy their golfing activities. The golf schedule, golf services, golf fee rates, lesson rates, clinics, policies and procedures are included in this book. The Golf Committee and I have put together a great schedule designed to enhance everyone s enjoyment and playing abilities. As you will discover, there is one new event this year on the schedule, the Superintendent s Revenge Tournament. This event will take place in October and will be an exciting golf event to round out the year. In conclusion, the golf staff hopes each and every one of you enjoy the 2015 season at Bellefonte Country Club. We are committed to offering the best golfing experience to each member and guest that plays at Bellefonte Country Club. I hope this booklet provides you with the information you need to plan, schedule and enjoy your golf play this year to the fullest. As always, feel free to call us in the Golf Pro Shop for your tee times, sign-up for an event, or if you have any questions. Jeff Bostic PGA Head Golf Professional jeffbostic@pga.com 606/329-1966
PROFESSIONAL STAFF FOR THE 2015 GOLF SEASON Jeff Bostic Jeff is a native of Lewisburg, West Virginia and has been involved in the golf business for fourteen years. He began his career at Roanoke Country Club in Roanoke, Virginia in 2001. He played golf for Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee for four years. Jeff joined the staff of Bellefonte Country Club in May of 2005 as an Assistant Golf Professional. In August of 2007 Jeff accepted the position of Head Golf Professional. Jeff and his wife Minda have an 11 year old son, Dylan and a 7 year old daughter, Joy. Jeff is an experienced teacher and is looking forward serving the Bellefonte Country Club membership in 2015. Cameron Wechsler Cameron is from Kenova, West Virginia and attended the Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach. He began his career working in the bag room at Bellefonte Country Club in 2006. This year is Cameron s second year as Assistant Golf Professional at the Club. Cameron will assist with setting up tournaments, Junior Golf Programs and private lessons and he too is looking forward to a great golf season this year at Bellefonte Country Club.
2015 GOLF STAFF Jeff Bostic....Head Golf Professional Cameron Wechsler...Assistant Professional J.B. Fairchild...Shop Assistant Bill Higgins Shop Assistant John Greene...Shop Assistant Baylee Salyers...Shop Assistant Ryan Linkous....Outside Operations Cameron Whitlock Outside Operations Kyle Groce.....Outside Operations Drew Oxley........Outside Operations Lance Evans.......Outside Operations
KICKOFF SCRAMBLE APRIL 25 The Kickoff Scramble is a team event with each team consisting of an A, B, C, and D player with the Pro pairing the teams. The team will use the D player s drive once, the C player s drive twice, and the B player s drive three times. The Betting Box and Beat the Pro on Hole #15 will also be available. MEMBER MEMBER TOURNAMENT MAY 16 The Member Member Tournament is two person team, eighteen hole event. There will be two flights and the flights will be determined by adding the total handicap of the two players. The format on the front nine will be a scramble and the format on the back nine will be best ball. PRESIDENT S CUP BEGINS MAY 16 The President s Cup is an individual net match play event that runs throughout the summer. There are four flights of sixteen players in each flight. Each match has to be played in two weeks. If the match cannot be played in two weeks, a coin toss will be held to determine the winner. Each player will receive 80% of his handicap in each match. The matches will be posted outside the Golf Shop on Saturday, May 16. MEMORIAL DAY EVENT MAY 25 The Memorial Day Event is a one day event where each player is responsible for putting together their own foursome. The format is best three balls of foursome. SUMMER TOURNAMENT JUNE 6 The Summer Tournament is a team event; the Pro will pair the teams with an A, B, C, and D player. The format will be 3-2-1. This format counts the best three balls on the par 3 s, best two balls on the par 4 s, and best one ball on the par 5 s. RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TOURNAMENT JULY 4 The Red, White, and Blue Tournament is a team event where the Pro will pair the teams with an A, B, C, and D player. The format is best three balls net of the foursome on each hole. The individuals will choose to play 6 holes from each of the tee boxes.
SWEEPSTAKES JULY 18-19 The Sweepstakes is four man teams and format will be best two balls of the foursome. The entry fee for this event is $125 per player. This money will go into a separate pool from the auction pool. The auction will take place Friday evening, July 17. Tee off at 9:00 a.m. both days. Betting boxes will be available Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 for two day bets. The betting box will also be available for Sunday only bets. The best team score on Sunday, July 19 will receive a bonus of $1,000 ($500 Cash and $500 Jeff Bucks). MEMBER-GUEST AUGUST 1-2 The Member-Guest tournament fee is $175 per player. Each member may bring one guest and is required to have a USGA Handicap. If the guest does not have an established handicap the handicap committee will assign a handicap to that player which will be fair to the rest of the field. Each flight will consist of six teams. Each team will play five nine-hole matches against the other teams in their flight. There will be three nine-hole matches on Saturday, 8/1 and two nine-hole matches on Sunday, 8/2. The format will be one best ball net (match play). Each ninehole match will be worth a total of ten points. If a hole is won that team will receive one point and if the hole is halved each team will receive a half point. The winner of each match will receive an extra point for winning the match. The winners of each flight will participate in a shootout after play on Sunday, 8/2. SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 6-8 Each participant is required to play two rounds and will have the option of playing either Thursday, 8/6 or Friday, 8/7. Everyone will participate on Saturday, 8/8. Tee times will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Tee times on Saturday will begin at 8:00 a.m. The minimum age to participate is 50. Prizes will be low gross and low net by age groups. Winner and runner-up will be awarded in each flight. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 28-30 The BCC Club Championship is a three day event for Championship, First, and Second Flight participants. All other flights will play two days instead of three. Handicap will place all players in flights. The Championship Flight will be handicaps of 6-below. Players that do not fall into this category may request the Championship Flight. There will be two net flights, one from the white tees and one from the gold tees. Low round in each flight on the last day will receive bonus money.
END OF SEASON BEST BALL SEPTEMBER 5 The End of Season Best Ball consists of four man teams. The Golf Pro pairs the teams with an A, B, C, and D player. The format will be one best ball of foursome 80% handicap with beat the Pro available on Hole #15. SUPERINTENDENT S REVENGE GOLF SCRAMBLE OCTOBER 24 The Superintendent s Revenge Scramble will consist of four man teams. The Golf Superintendent will have the golf course set up very difficult for this event. The Golf Pro pairs the teams with an A, B, C, and D player. The format will be a scramble MEN S TUESDAY EVENING LEAGUE The Men s Tuesday Evening League was once again a huge success last year. The idea of this league is to promote off-peak times and increase rounds played. The league is offered to all men on a sign-up basis. The format will be a scramble with all entry fees paid out on prizes. This is a great way to meet new people and we encourage all handicaps to sign up. Details for this event are as follows: Dates: May 5 Sept. 1 (There will be no league May 12, May 26 and June 9) Format: Scramble Entry Fee: $10 per week Open to: All men (All handicaps are encouraged) Time: 5:30 p.m. F & B: Beer Provided (Golfer s Grill available) Sign Up: Please call the golf shop at 329-1966 GUYAN AND PORTSMOUTH ELKS INTERCLUB MATCH Every year we have an interclub match with Guyan Country Club and Portsmouth Elks. This means we play one round at their place and one round here at Bellefonte. The dates for the Guyan match are Friday, May 29 th at Guyan and Friday, September 4th at Bellefonte. The dates for the Portsmouth match are Thursday, May 14 th at Portsmouth and Thursday, August 13 th at Bellefonte. The qualifier for these matches will take place on May 2 nd and May 3rd. The low eleven scores will qualify for the team to participate in both interclub matches.
MEN S SKINS GAME Each weekend from May 2 August 22 when an MGA weekend game is scheduled, a skins game will take place on Saturday and Sunday. There will be two different divisions gross and net. Players can participate in both, but must pay an entry fee for both. The player can only count one round, if a player plays both days the first round will count towards the skins game. If there are no skins that week the amount will carry over to the following week. Scorecards must be attested by another member. Scorecards must be placed in the designated scorecard box before the Golf Shop closes that day. If the course is closed due to weather on Saturday or Sunday, the weekly competition will only count one day. If the course is closed both days, the weekly purse will be carried over to the following week. In order to participate, a player must pay the one time entry fee of $100. All the money will be paid out on the eleven weekends that are scheduled for skins. If you have any questions please contact Jeff Bostic or Cameron Wechsler in the Golf Shop, (606) 329-1966. BUGS The BUGS are a group of members that play golf from May through September. The BUGS have two tee times starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. The BUGS are in need of some regulars and substitutes. If you would be interested in joining or would like some information on the BUGS please call the Golf Pro Shop at (606) 329-1966. HOLE IN ONE CLUB The Hole-in-One Club was created to reward an individual with credit in the Golf Pro Shop for making a Hole-in-One. This Hole-in-One Club also includes all members of the Ladies Golf Association. Each Men s Golf Association member and each Ladies Golf Association member will be charged $5.00 on their account to go toward the Hole-in-One prize. The hole-in-one can take place anytime throughout the year. Every golfing member of the Club will automatically be in the Hole-in-One Club unless you specify otherwise. In order to receive the credit for the Hole-in-One you have to be with a member of Bellefonte Country Club. GREEN HATTERS The Green Hatters tee off on Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. This league was formed for those ladies that work during the day and are unable to participate in the morning associations. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.
EIGHTEEN HOLE LADIES The 18 Hole Ladies play every Tuesday with a different format each week. The first day of play for the 18 Hole Ladies will be April 15. Prizes are given out each week to the winners. The ladies tee off on the following times: April 14 May 28 June 2 August 25 Sept. 1 October 13 9:00 a.m. Shotgun 8:30 a.m. Shotgun 9:00 a.m. Shotgun NINE HOLE LADIES The 9 Hole Ladies play every Wednesday with a different format each week. The ladies alternate each week between the front nine and the back nine. The first day of play for the 9 Hole Ladies will be April 16. Prizes are given out each week to the winners. The ladies tee off at the following times: April 15 May 27 9:30 a.m. Shotgun June 3 August 26 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Sept. 2 October 14 9:30 a.m. Shotgun NINE AND DINE GOLF This is our mixed league that consists of ladies and gentlemen playing nine holes of golf on Sunday evenings at 4:00 p.m. The Golf Pro will pair up teams and the format will be a scramble. Entry fee will be $5 per player with this money going toward prizes. Following golf play everyone will go into the Grill Dining Room for a buffet dinner. Golf play will take place every other Sunday beginning May 31.. Any questions or for additional information please call the Golf Pro Shop, (606) 329-1966. PRIVATE CLUB NETWORK Bellefonte Country Club is a member of the Private Club Network and this provides our members a great opportunity to play golf at a reduced rate at participating courses. The Private Club Network has around 200 country clubs in their network throughout the United States. The reduced rate will vary from course to course. If you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity go to www.privateclubnetwork.com to see full list of participating courses.
OUTING DATES Ashland Alliance Golf Outing May 1 United Way Golf Outing (Course Closed All Day) May 12 Kentucky State Amateur Qualifier May 30 AJGA June 8-12 Big Brother Big Sister Outing June 29 OLBH Golf Outing July 10 KGA Junior Golf Tournament July 13 Tri-State Junior Golf Tournament July 20 Walter Mitty Tournament July 24 Ashland High School Tournament August 3 PWA Golf Outing August 10 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Golf Outing September 11 NRP Golf Outing September 18 ACTC Golf Outing October 13 DEMO DAYS Ping May 6 Callaway May 13 GOLF SHOP HOURS April October November February March 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE AVAILABILITY Mondays April October 2:00 p.m. Sunset Tuesdays Sundays April October 8:00 a.m. Sunset Mondays Sundays November March 8:00 a.m. Sunset CLUB STORAGE AND CLEANING SERVICES Club storage is provided for a yearly fee of $60.00. Clubs will be cleaned, bags dusted thoroughly upon the completion of each round and then stored. Please contact the Golf Shop if you would like to take advantage of these services.
REGISTRATION AND SIGN-UP PROCEDURE All members must sign-up in the Golf Pro Shop prior to play. This is necessary, even if you do not take a cart, so that we know you are on the golf course in case of an emergency. This is also how we track rounds of golf played for the year. GUEST POLICY All guests must register in the Golf Pro Shop prior to play. Guests will be required to fill out a guest form on their first visit of the season. On subsequent visits they will then need to be checked in at the Golf Pro Shop. The number of times a guest plays will be monitored throughout the year. In-town guests are allowed to play golf four times during the season. There is no limit on how often an out-of-town guest can play. The Golf Pro Shop will be available to provide your guest with membership information if requested. DRESS CODE All members and guests are required to dress in appropriate attire and wear regulation soft-spike or spike-less golf shoes. No jeans of any color that are made of denim are allowed. All shirts are required to have a collar, short sleeve mocks are allowed. All shirts need to be tucked in. These policies are also in affect when using the PRACTICE FACILITIES. BELLEFONTE CART CLUB The cost to join the Cart Club is $525 per membership, entitling anyone under that membership account to unlimited cart usage for a period of one year. Payment options will consist of paying $525 upfront or choosing to pay $52 per month for a total of $624. All golf members who were previously contacted and agreed to join the program will be billed on their April 30 th statement. After May 31 st, members who wish to join the Cart Club will only have the option to pay $525 upfront, the monthly payment option will not be available. New golf members will be prorated, allowing them to take advantage of the $52 per month option. Members may also choose to pay as they go as in previous years. Guest cart rental fees will apply. Program runs from April 1 st, 2015, through March 31 st, 2016, regardless of when you join the Club.
GOLF FEES 18-Hole Cart Fee $17.00 9-Hole Cart Fee $10.00 18-Hole Weekday Guest Fee $45.00 18-Hole Weekend Guest Fee $55.00 9-Hole Weekday Guest Fee $25.00 9-Hole Weekend Guest Fee $30.00 Family Weekday Guest Fee $20.00 Family Weekend Guest Fee $25.00 Junior Weekday Guest Fee $15.00 Junior Weekend Guest Fee $20.00 House Guest/Week $75.00 18-Hole Pull Cart $ 5.00 9-Hole Pull Cart $ 3.00 LESSON RATES Private Golf Lessons Head Professional Assistant Professional 1 Hour $70.00 $60.00 ½ Hour $40.00 $35.00 Jr. ½ Hour $25.00 $20.00 Six Lesson Package Head Professional Assistant Professional Adult $200.00 $175.00 Junior $125.00 $100.00 Junior TIGER Training (Group of 3) Gather two of your junior friends and join a member of the professional staff for four one hour sessions of golf instruction. The professional staff will take the juniors onto the course or work with them on the practice facilities tailoring their lessons to the group s skill level. This is one of our most popular programs. Cost: $60 per person for a four week class ($15 per week)
Junior Clinics Junior clinics will be conducted twice weekly starting June 8 through August 4. The clinics will take place on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clinics will last an hour and cost $10 per junior. There will be no junior clinics during AJGA week, June 8-12. Please call the Golf Pro Shop and let us know if your child plans to attend. This will help in the preparation of the clinic. Ladies Clinics Ladies clinics will be offered one day a week during the summer. Each week I will alternate between the morning, afternoon and the evening. This will accommodate the ladies that work and also the ladies that want to come out early in the morning for the clinic. Clinics will last an hour, cost $15 per person and will cover topics such as driving, irons, chipping, bunker shot, and putting. Please call the Golf Pro Shop and let us know if you are attending the clinic. This will help in our preparation of the clinic. Please take advantage of these wonderful clinics before another season passes you by. The schedule is as follows: Friday Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. May 22, July 3, and August 14 Thursday Afternoons 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. June 18 and July 30 Wednesday Evenings 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. June 3 and July 15 Handicap Program The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis. The system provides a fair course handicap for each player, regardless of ability and adjusts a player s Handicap Index up or down as the player s game changes. All scores for handicap purposes, including tournament scores, are subject to the application of Equitable Stroke Control. This mandatory procedure reduces high hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player s potential ability. Equitable Stroke Control is used when a player s actual or most likely score exceeds a maximum number, based on the table below, for the player s course handicap from the tees played. Course Handicap Maximum Number on Any Hole 9 or less Double Bogey 10 through 19 7 20 through 29 8 30 through 39 9 40 or more 10