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Section 5: OPA Board Subject: GM Challenges Board Msg# 915216
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The USGA lists Baltimore Country Club as one of the first 100 clubs established in the United States. Today the Club is some 3,000 members strong. It is widely recognized as one of the top 50 country clubs in the nation and top 100 in the world. In 2013, LINKS magazine named Baltimore Country Club as one of the 100 Most Prestigious Clubs in the World. BCC is one of only seven clubs nationwide to operate on two campuses.
I'm surprised they have 3000 members. I thought they only let old money join. With 3000 members that obviously is not so. BTW - the "new" Poly was built on the old BCC course. It opened in 67 I think. The Elkridge club on North Charles is definitely picky about neau veau (sp?) rich. They turned down Ed Hale's application back in the 90s. "We wouldn't let him park cars here" is what I was told by someone in the know. La Hirondelle tennis club in Ruxton/Ryderwood had to drop its high admittance stds due to declining interest in tennis and is actively encouraging folks to join. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Baltimore Country Club has two locations. I played golf at Five Farms in Baltimore County a few times but never had the opportunity to play tennis on the grass courts in Baltimore Roland Park location. I remember watching a then young Dennis Ralston play on the grass there, in the days before major pro tennis. From their web site Baltimore Country Club was founded on January 13, 1898 at its Roland Park location. The Club was a success from the start, with 600 members enjoying its 150-acre facility less than five miles from downtown Baltimore. Just one year after opening, the Club gained immediate recognition in the golf world by hosting the fifth United States Open Championship, which was won by Willie Smith of Scotland. By the 1920s the decision was made to acquire land to the north of the city and expand the popular golfing amenities to a second location. The East Course at Five Farms, designed by A. W. Tillinghast, officially opened in September of 1926 and was instantly recognized as a masterpiece of golf course architecture. |
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