BMGA Members – Good to Know
- To qualify for the Club Championship (late July) and the Senior Championship (Sept), a member must have played in five (5) previous events.
- Note : Previous tournament attendance may be used as preference for other major events (Ernie Anderson, Ryder Cup, Pro’s Trophy, President’s Cup, Governor’s Cup) if/when needed
- The Club Champions of each Division will have their BMGA Renewal dues paid for by the BMGA. This subsidy does not cover the State GHIN Membership (approx. $36 at this time)
- Hole in One – If a member cards a Hole in One while participating in a BMGA event the BMGA will pay up to $150 for that member’s bar tab following their round. The Men’s club subsidy will only cover beer and wine.
- Weather/Lightning Rule – The tournament prize pool will be comprised of the entry fees from all members who tee off to participate in that event. If members are called off the course by the BCC staff due to weather conditions (typically lightning) and the course does not reopen within an hour, at the request of the member to the pro shop staff, the BMGA will pay those members’ entry fee for their next BMGA tournament event. This refund does not apply to the side event for the weather impacted round.
- BMGA Tee Times. When you sign up for a designated ‘BMGA’ Tee Time, you will be required to participate in that day’s event and pay the $10 Tournament fee.
- New Members. If a new member maintained a GHIN handicap prior to joining the BMGA, their GHIN number can be shared with the Pro Shop and their Index will carry forward to Blackledge. If a new member has not maintained a GHIN handicap, they may participate in BMGA tournaments with a 0 (scratch) handicap until they qualify and earn a GHIN Index (3 posted rounds, not necessarily BMGA events).
- Reminder. All BMGA Members should strive to leave the golf course in better condition than they found it. Pay it forward by Fixing ball marks on the green, Replacing/Filling divots in the fairways & tees, and Raking traps. Follow cart path signage, ropes, and norms. Use trash receptacles and pick up any loose trash you might see.
- Membership renewals. Members are expected to play in a minimum of 5 events to be invited to renew their membership the following year.
