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EST. 1928
Welcome to Blythefield! We are pleased you are considering membership with our beautiful Club! For over 90 years, Blythefield Country Club has provided our members and families with the finest country club experience in West Michigan. As you will see in the following pages, membership with Blythefield provides many opportunities for you, your family, friends, and professional associates to enjoy. Our programming and social activities are designed for fun, recreation, and competition for all ages! The crown jewel is our newly renovated 18 hole championship golf course which is considered to be one of the finest in the Midwest. Completed in November of 2020, the $3.2 million course renovation and restoration, brings back the original splendor, as designed by Langford and Moreau in 1928, and further enhances the course for today's diverse players. We proudly host some of the best opportunities for golf tournaments and recreational golf you will find anywhere. Our social events, J. Brewer's Restaurant, and dining rooms offer our membership high quality and enjoyable dining and social experiences. Family programming through our Junior Sports and Junior Golf training, in addition to Swim and Dive and Tennis programs are sure to keep our young members having fun while staying busy and challenged. BCC also proudly hosts The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give which was awarded “Best 'Foodie' Experience” and "Most Family Friendly" event on the LPGA Tour in 2019. Blythefield was also awarded overall "Best Tournament" in 2016, 2017, 2018, and our members enjoy special privileges during this event! With the numerous tangible reasons to join Blythefield, we’re sure you’ll quickly find our greatest asset is the warmth and hospitality of our membership. We are confident you will create lifelong friendships for you and your entire family. Your fellow members and professional team love fostering these relationships, and as a matter of fact, that's why we’re here! We look forward to you joining the Blythefield Family!
A BRIEF HISTORY The Land & Course Designers The land on which Blythefield Country Club stands was originally inhabited by the Muscatay and Hopewell Indians. The George Miller family was the first group of settlers on what is now Blythefield property. They farmed the land that is now the golf course and built a log cabin near the present clubhouse. In 1920, financier Joseph Brewer bought most of the land known as Plainfield Village to create a country estate. Mr. Brewer built a country villa on the bluffs east of Northland Drive overlooking the river and built Blythefield Country Club across the road from his villa. The word “Blythefield” is derived from Old English and means quiet fields. Blythefield’s time-tested golf course was a design of William B. Langford (1887-1977) and Theodore J. Moreau (1890-1942). Significant updates and restoration took place in 2020 under the direction of Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA Formal Opening The formal opening of Blythefield on June 14, 1929, was highlighted by the attendance of many golf celebrities. In the dedication foursome were legend Walter Hagen, the first Masters Tournament winner Horton Smith, celebrated local golfer Morey Wells, and Blythefield’s first golf professional, Nick Webber. One of the caddies that day, Marvin Stahl, went on to become a Blythefield Country Club Golf Professional, club member, a member of the Board of Directors, the Club’s President and a celebrated “teacher to the stars,” including crooner Bing Crosby. Tournament History Blythefield has hosted three Western Golf Association major tournaments – the 1953 Western Amateur, the 1961 Western Open, and the 2005 Western Junior. The course has also been the site of countless other United States Golf Association, Michigan PGA, Golf Association of Michigan events and national qualifiers, and LPGA tournaments. The three major WGA events were won by Dale Morey, Arnold Palmer, and Rickie Fowler, respectively. Blythefield is also the home of the Meijer LPGA Classic and has crowned players Mirim Lee from South Korea (2014), USA’s Lexi Thompson (2015), Sei Young Kim from South Korea (2016), Brooke Henderson from Canada (2017), Ryu So Yeon from South Korea (2018), and Brooke Henderson from Canada (2019).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Jack Skoog jskoog@kentwoodpackaging.com 616.437.2625 VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Michael Rotelle mrotelle349@gmail.com 952.807.8305 VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Doug Henrickson doug@hnwealthadvisors.com 616.450.0153 SECRETARY Brad Davis bdavis@factinc.com 616.437.9899 TREASURER Tim Koster tkoster@bhsins.com 616.862.0544 DIRECTORS Lynn Babcock lbabcock12@aol.com 714.305.6248 Jim Garlock jgarlock@charter.net 616.581.1878 David Jolly jollydavid@aol.com 616.540.2726 Jeff Lipe lipe.jeff@yahoo.com 616.862.0287
CLUB MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY
General Manager Director of Golf
Bob Crissman Will Burkhardt, PGA
bcrissman@blythefieldcc.org wburkhardt@blythefieldcc.org
Sales and Marketing Manager Head Golf Professional
Erin Lindsay Juan Martinez, PGA
elindsay@blythefieldcc.org jmartinez@blythefieldcc.org
Executive Assistant Player Development Professional
Stacy Brogley André Pillow, PGA
sbrogley@blythefieldcc.org apillow@blythefieldcc.org
Executive Chef First Assistant Golf Professional
Chad Dietrich Josh Beghtol, PGA
cdietrich@blythefieldcc.org jbeghtol@blythefieldcc.org
Clubhouse Manager Greens Superintendent
Nolan Ruffing Collin Romanick
nruffing@blythefieldcc.org cromanick@blythefieldcc.org
Controller Accounting Associate
Phil VerWys Maryann Malaney
pverwys@blythefieldcc.org mmalaney@blythefieldcc.org
Main Clubhouse Golf Shop & Tee Times Grounds Department
616.361.2661 616.363.1902 616.363.5945HOURS OF OPERATION (SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm *Closed Christmas to New Years J. BREWER'S DINING Tuesday-Saturday: 11am - 9pm Sunday: 10am - 2pm *Hours Vary Seasonally GOLF SHOP Tuesday - Friday: 8am-7pm Saturday & Sunday: 7am-7pm *Hours Vary Seasonally GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITIES Monday - Sunday Open: Same as Golf Shop Close: One Hour Before Sunset *Hours Vary Seasonally. Reference Times of Play Chart under Golf Information POOL DECK & BAR Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday - Sunday: 11am-8pm *Hours Vary Due to Weather & Swim/Dive Practice TENNIS COURTS May 1st - October 30th *Weather Dependent FITNESS CENTER Tuesday - Sunday: 6am-9pm *Hours Vary Seasonally
GOLF INFORMATION TIMES FOR PLAY GOLF & COURSE ETIQUETTE Pace of Play – Four hours is considered a good pace of play for Blythefield County Club. A group should finish no more than 15 minutes behind the group in front of them. Be Kind to the Course & Fellow Golfers - As you play, replace all your divots; repair ball marks on the greens; replace bunker rakes appropriately; please use the provided trash cans on the course; be courteous and aware of other players as you play, drive carts and carry on conversations. Keep carts fully on cart path when possible. License Required - A valid Driver's license is required to drive a golf cart. CADDIES Caddies are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. Specific caddies cannot be reserved. Caddies are available at the following 18-hole minimum rates, not including gratuity. Class Rate Honor Caddie: $32.00/bag + tip A Caddie: $28.00/bag + tip B Caddie: $24.00/bag +tip
MEMBERSHIP FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE GOLF MEMBERSHIP Full golf memberships provide unlimited access to all of the club's facilities and amenities including our championship 18 hole golf course, practice range use, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, J. Brewer's dining room and all social events. One locker in our locker rooms is included per membership. Additional lockers may be added for $125 per year. REGULAR (AGES 40 & ABOVE) EXECUTIVE INTERMEDIATE (AGES 35-39) Initiation Fee: $10,000 Initiation Fee: $7,500 Family Monthly Dues: $723 Family Monthly Dues: $578 Single Monthly Dues: $578 Single Monthly Dues: $463 INTERMEDIATE (AGES 30-34) JUNIOR (AGES 29 & UNDER) Initiation Fee: $5,000 Initiation Fee: $4,000 Family Monthly Dues: $437 Family Monthly Dues: $295 Single Monthly Dues: $350 Single Monthly Dues: $237 LEGACY MEMBERSHIP Legacy memberships are offered to a grandparent, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling of any current member that has been in good standing with the Club for a minimum of 5 consecutive years. Both Full Golfing and Social Memberships are available to Legacy Members. Initiation Fee: $0 Dues: Per schedule for appropriate membership category SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP Social memberships provide full access to all of the club's facilities Initiation Fee: $3,000 and amenities including our championship 18 hole golf course Family Monthly Dues: $230 (limit 6 starts per year), swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness Single Monthly Dues: $184 center, J. Brewer's dining room and all social events.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
ADDITIONAL LOCKER FAMILY GUEST GREENS FEE
$125 per locker, per year 18 holes-$50
One locker included with Full 9 holes-$25
Golfing Membership *Golf Cart Not Included
Includes Parents, Siblings, In-Laws &
PUSH CART STORAGE Adult Children of the Member
$140 per year
PUSH CART RENTAL JUNIOR GUEST GREENS FEE
18 holes-$30
18 holes-$10
9 holes-$15
9 holes-$5
*Golf Cart Not Included
*Ages 17 & under
GOLF CLUB STORAGE
$125 per year
SHOE SHINE SERVICE UNLIMITED RANGE PASS
$150 per year $250/year
*Unlimited Range Included with
GUEST GREEN FEES Full Golfing Membership
18 holes-$100
9 holes-$55 GAM (Golf Association of MI)
*Golf Cart Not Included $40/year
CART FEES GUEST POOL FEE
18 holes-$23 per person $5 per person
9 holes-$12 per person
*Single Rider Request
+ $8 pp for 18 or + $5 pp for 9GENERAL CLUB INFORMATION POOL The Blythefield Country Club Swimming Pool is designed for the entire family. The facility includes a Junior Olympic size pool complete with diving well, lap lanes, a separate kiddie pool, children’s play area, locker rooms and plenty of poolside seating. Enjoy the sun and something to eat at our poolside pavilion. Summer is not complete without our pool-side cookouts and special events! TENNIS The Blythefield Country Club Tennis Program is designed with a focus on a personalized experience. Our goal is to make every member or guest’s visit to the tennis courts a positive one. We are ready and willing to fulfill any number of roles to make the tennis experience as enjoyable as possible. JUNIOR SPORTS Junior Sports at Blythefield provides everything you are looking for in a summer sports program. Between the swim, dive, tennis and golf teams, we offer something for every child in your family. Player Development Professional, Andre Pillow heads up our Junior Golf program along with Pool Manager, Katie Clarin and Tennis Professional, Andrew Morrison to bring excitement and learning to all of our sports. If your children sign up for a team (or an informal lesson), we can assure you they will enjoy a summer of fun while learning the fundamentals and improving their skills. Competitions and family fun activities at the pool bring the whole experience full circle keeping your children entertained all summer long! Teams and Practice times are broken down into age groups along with skill levels to ensure the best fit for your little ones. Worried about packing a lunch everyday? We have you covered with our Summer Lunch Program! A well balanced lunch is provided everyday at the pool during our Junior Sports Program. The program runs from mid June to the end of July. DRESS CODE Clubhouse, Dining Rooms, & Outdoor Patio Appropriate casual attire is acceptable in the clubhouse including denim (no torn or frayed jeans and not in the Clock Room-formal dining room). Bathing suits and workout attire are not permitted. Gentlemen are asked to remove their hats when seated indoors. Golf Course Members and guests are required to wear appropriate and proper golfing attire. Ladies and Gentlemen must have collared shirts. Men’s shirts must be tucked in. Sleeveless shirts must have a collar. Golf clothing of the type displayed in the golf shop is a good guideline. No denim, running shorts or workout gear, swimwear, tank tops, or t-shirts are allowed on the course or practice facilities. BCC does not allow metal spikes. Billed hats are to be worn frontward.
GENERAL CLUB INFORMATION MONTHLY STATEMENT A detailed statement of charges is emailed to the member’s designated email address on the first of each month. Member Statements reflect charges made to the account during the month and dues for the next month. The due date for remittance is the 15th of each month. Members who do not submit payment by the 15th are subject to a late charge. An Automated Payment Program is also available. This program creates an automatic debit to your checking account on the 15th of each month. Please contact Maryann Malaney at mmalaney@blythefieldcc.org for more information and to sign-up. SPECIAL EVENTS BCC hosts many social events in which all members and their families are invited to participate. Activities include wine dinners, a Kentucky Derby Party, monthly Euchre, Holiday brunches and much more! These events will be publicized in weekly emails and on the website calendar. Reservations are required for most social events and are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please visit the website often for updates on all events! PRIVATE EVENTS The Club is an ideal setting for casual or grand occasions and creating memories to treasure for a lifetime. We hope that you will think of Blythefield Country Club first when planning your next special event. We feature delicious cuisine, stress-free planning, and a staff dedicated to your every need. Our clubhouse and golf course views create the perfect setting for gatherings of up to 220 people. Let us host your next shower, business meeting, family event, wedding and reception! For more information and to book events please contact Sales & Marketing Manager, Erin Lindsay at 616-361-2661 or elindsay@blythefieldcc.org. TIPPING POLICY 20% service fee is included on every food and beverage purchase at the Club. This service fee is put into the daily tip pool. If felt that you were given exemplary service, tipping is encouraged in all areas of the club. At the end of the year, an additional charge is entered on your account for the Employee Christmas Fund to be distributed to hourly employees.
FAQ'S MEMBERSHIP Do family members have club privileges? Yes. All membership categories include the primary member’s spouse and any dependent children up to age 25. As a Social Member, can I practice on the driving range? Yes. Social members can utilize the driving range immediately before one of their scheduled six starts. The club has a quality driving range, practice short game area and practice putting greens. Unlimited Practice Range passes can also be purchased for $250/season. Can I transfer my membership if I resign? Blythefield Country Club does not offer an option to transfer your membership. What is the Club’s Resignation policy? Members can resign by simply providing the club with a 90 day written notice requesting resignation. Members are responsible for applicable dues and charges during the 90-day notice period, and no refund of any pre-paid fees, including dues, will be made if a member elects to resign. Should the member decide to rejoin at a later date, he or she may reapply after the minimum separation of 12 months. Who owns Blythefield Country Club? Blythefield Country Club is a not for profit organization owned by its members. What is the Membership application process at Blythefield Country Club? The Membership application process includes: - Completion of the Membership Application form and payment of initiation fee. - Completion of a New Member Orientation. Once an application for Membership is complete and submitted to the Club you will receive provisional membership. The application then goes to the Board of Directors for final approval which is about a 30 day process.
FAQ'S GOLF Does the club host member golf events? Yes. The club hosts many golf events throughout the year including club championships, member-member events, member-guest events, couples nights, and more. The format for most events is set up so that players of all skill levels can compete and have fun! How do I make a tee time? Call the golf shop at 616-363-1902 to set-up your tee time or go into your Member Central page on our website to reserve your tee time. Tee times can be made 7 days in advance. Is the Golf Course closed on Mondays? Sometimes the Club is closed on Mondays due to golf outings. However, in the event that there is not a golf outing scheduled, the course will open for play after 1:00 PM on Monday. Please contact the Golf Shop as to the golf courses availability for play on Mondays. Does the club offer golf instruction? Yes. Blythefield Country Club offers a one of a kind learning experience for players of all skill levels. For the beginner, we introduce the game in a non-intimidating and fun atmosphere. For the experienced player, our facilities have state-of-the-art technology and professional instructors with experience teaching at the highest levels. For junior golfers we offer a multitude of programs designed to take them to the next level of competitive play. For more information, please contact André Pillow, Player Development Professional at 616-363-1902 or apillow@blythefieldcc.org Is there an active Women’s Golf Program? Yes. We do have a Women’s League that plays on Tuesday Evenings. For Female golfers that are just getting into the swing of things, we have the Green League. This league includes weekly instruction and course play time with Player Development Professional, Andre Pillow. Can members bring guests to the club for golf? Yes. Any individual guest may play a maximum of six times throughout the golf season, regardless of who the hosting member is. Can members walk the course when playing golf? Yes! We offer push cart storage for those who have their own cart and rental push carts for those who do not, or support our great caddie program and take the enjoyment to a whole new level!
FAQ'S FINANCE & BILLING When is the fiscal year for the club? The Club is on a calendar fiscal year. Can the initiation fee be paid in installments? Yes, new members are able to put 50% down at signing and the remainder by the end of 12 months. If leaving the club before the completion of 12 months, the remaining initiation balance payment is required. Do all Members of Blythefield Country Club have voting privileges? Yes. Each member has voting privileges. Each membership category has a different number of votes: - Regular – 10 - Junior – 3 - Executive Intermediate – 5 - Social – 1 - Intermediate – 5 Do members have a club charge account? Yes. Members charge club fees to their membership account. The club emails a statement at the first business day of each month that outlines the applicable charges for the period. In an effort to keep accurate billing, it is highly recommended that you sign every chit along with your member number. This process will help eliminate any confusion as to member charges. How are the Club’s dues established? Dues are established by the Board of Directors based on the Club’s annual operating budget and on anticipated revenues and expenses. Can Members be assessed, and what is the process for setting such assessments? Capital Assessments can be approved only by a majority vote of the voting Membership for capital projects or any other valid purpose. Normally, the Board of Directors prepares a recommendation for any contemplated assessments and the recommendation is placed before the voting Membership for approval. *The Board may assess the membership for non-capital needs, including any operating shortfalls.
FAQ'S MEMBER STATEMENTS What will be on my bill? Your statement will show the charges made (green/cart fees, food & beverage, etc) in the previous month & the dues for the current month. How can I pay my bill? Payments can be made in the Administration Office during regular business hours. You may also enroll in our Automatic Pay ACH Program (processed on the 15th of each month). Please, contact Maryann Malaney at mmalaney@blythefieldcc.org for more information. Does Blythefield have food minimums? Yes, there is an $825 annual food spending minimum excluding beverages, service fees, and taxes. You can find the amount you have spent toward your minimum and what is left on your food minimum for the year on the bottom of your monthly statement. View Your Member Statement Online Please contact the office if you have trouble logging into the web site. 1. Go to www.blythefieldcc.org 2. Select Member Login to log into your member account 3. Go under Member Central-Statements 4. Once you are at this page you are able to view all statements from BCC *All Information subject to change.
"Blythefield" is an Old English term meaning "quiet fields."
Preserved are the long-standing benefits of a lulling river which flows
through our elegant golf course. This provides a picturesque
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