Ballantrae at Birmingham
Hours of Operation

 

Please contact the golf shop at 205-620-4653 or visit
our facebook page for updates on course conditions.

 

2011 Winter Hours of Operation
Effective November 6, 2011

 

Monday

 Tuesday - Friday

Weekends & Holidays

  

Tee Times

8am- 3pm

 8am - 3pm

7:30am - 3pm

Practice Facility

 7:30am - 1 Hour before dark (4:30pm)

 7:30am - 1 Hour before dark (4:30pm)

 7am - 1 Hour before dark (4:30pm) 

Golf Shop & Grill
(Only snacks, cold sandwiches and hotdogs available in the grill 3pm-5pm Monday through Wednesday)

 7am - 5pm

  7am - 5pm

6:30am - 5pm

Twilight rate, walking and fivesome play begins at 12pm.

 

Come play your best game of golf at Ballantrae!

Enjoy the Twilight rates starting at 12:00pm Monday thru Sunday includes 18-holes with cart.

Normal Rate: $51 & Twilight Rate: $38.50 per person valid Tuesday thru Friday.

Normal Rate: $61 & Twilight Rate: $48.50 per person valid Saturday & Sunday including Holidays.

Call the Golf Shop at 620-4653 or you may book your tee time online, see link below!

Please be at the Golf Course and check in with the starter
10 minutes before your scheduled tee-time.


 Membership Special!!!
Limited Time Offer!!!
 
Just in time for spring we are offering a membership special beginning February 6, 2012. For this special, we are cutting our normal $1,200 one time application fee in half to $600 for those who pay the full amount up front.  The second payment option is that in addition to normal monthly dues, you may pay a pro-rated amount of $55 per month for a total of $660 for your first year of membership. The special ends on February 29th and is only available to the first 25 who join so please contact us before all of the available slots are filled.  This special requires a one-year minimum membership.
 
Call us today to arrange a tour of our beautiful golf course and clubhouse, or for a tee time.  Butch Byrd, PGA General Manager, and Hal Brown, PGA Head Golf Professional, will welcome your call and be happy to discuss membership benefits with you.  We look forward to hearing from you.    Please visit our website www.ballantraegolf.com for additional membership information regarding a membership application and monthly dues.
Ballantrae Golf Club
(205) 620-4653


Tornado Relief

We will continue collecting donation items for the victims of the tornados that hit the Birmingham area last week. Below is a wish list for the victims. Donations can be dropped off at the Ballantrae Clubhouse.  Thank you for your support - Ballantrae Staff



Wish List
Bottled Water
Gatorade
Can Goods & Hand Held Can Openers
Dry Goods – Mac & Cheese, Rice, Beans, etc.
Toiletries
Paper Products
Plastic Tubs – for Survivors to salvage items from their homes (new or used)
Tarps – To cover homes from the outside weather (new or used)
Sunscreen
Diapers (Baby, Toddler and Adult)
Wipes
Blankets (new or used)
Gloves (new or used)
Hammer & Nails (new or used hammers or any tools)
NEW Sock & Underwear all sizes
Dog & Cat Food and supplies
Gift Cards (Wal-Mart, Target, Publix, Winn Dixie)





Ladies
The Ballantrae Ladies Golf Association is now accepting dues for 2012! Cost to join is $30.00 for the year. If you love to play golf or if you are interested in playing golf, please consider joining. The BLGA has members that play at all skill levels. The BLGA hosts play dates during the week and on weekends, ladies tournaments, couples tournaments, and their annual Christmas Luncheon. The BLGA is a member of the Ladies Birmingham Golf Association and their members who are members of Ballantrae Golf Club may participate in LBGA events.

 

Family Night at Ballantrae
 

Ballantrae is hosting a family night dinner every third Tuesday of the calendar month in our Fireside Grill. Each night will have a great family atmosphere and include a wonderful dinner prepared by our catering services. Each month will feature a different menu for you and your family to enjoy!
 
The only exception to this schedule is for the month of February. Family night dinner is scheduled for the second Tuesday in February. (February 14, 2012).   A special Valentine’s Day dinner will be served!!! (Valentine’s Day dinner pricing is subject to change and will be posted in next month’s newsletter and available on our website www.ballantraegolf.com)

All of these dinners will be first come - first serve and (reservations are requested). Please contact the Golf Shop at (205) 620-4653 to make your reservation.
 
Public Welcome!!
 
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm


Valentine’s Day Family Night
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
******Special Pricing of $15.00 per person******
(alcohol is not included)

Menu

Soup & Salad Station
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan Cheese
French Bread & Rolls
Baby Greens with Blueberries, Mandarin Oranges, Craisins, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds & Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entrees & Side Dishes
Roasted Pork Tenderloin in Au Jus
Herb-baked Boneless Chicken Breasts
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Tomato Halves
Vegetable Soufflé
Potato au Gratin

Dessert Table
Assorted Cheesecakes
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse Cake
(All with fresh berries, Kahlua Crème Anglaise, Raspberry & Chocolate Sauces)
 
Special Wine Choices:
2009 Black Stallion Chardonnay
2010 Delicato White Zinfandel
2010 Monterrey Loredona Pinot Grigio
2008 Lucky Star Pinot Noir
2008 Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Yellow Tails Bubbles Champagne
 
 
 



Breakfast Buffet
 

On these cold winter Saturday mornings, sleep in a little later and

then come to Ballantrae for the buffet breakfast!!

NEW TIME
December 3th – February 25th
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

FOR ONLY $5.00!

The Breakfast Buffet includes:
*Biscuits and Gravy     *Eggs
*Bacon and Sausage     *Grits     
*Fresh Fruit

 



FROST DELAYS AND WHY IT IS CRUCIAL TO WAIT UNTIL IT MELTS OFF!

How can a footprint be a killer?

When it is a footprint made on a putting surface that is covered with frost. It is hard to believe that simply walking across a golf green covered with frost can cause so much damage, but the proof will be there in a few days as the turfgrass dies and leaves a trail of brown footprints. That is why most courses will delay starting times until the frost has melted and it is also why golfers who appreciate a quality putting surface will be patient during frost delays.
 

Why does frost cause problems?

Greens are fragile. The putting surface, or green, is an extremely fragile environment that must be managed carefully   and professionally. Remember that every green is a collection of millions of individual grass plants, each of which is a delicate living thing.  Obviously, Mother Nature never meant for these plants to be maintained at 3/16 or even 1/8 of an inch for prolonged periods. This stress makes greens constantly vulnerable to attacks from insects, disease, heat, drought, cold and frost. Frost is essentially frozen dew. It can form when the temperature (or wind chill) is near or below the freezing point. The ice crystals that form on the outside of the plant can also harden or even freeze the cell structure of the plant. When frosted, the normally resilient plant cells become brittle and are easily crushed. When the cell membranes are damaged, the plant loses its ability to function normally. It is not much different than cracking an egg. Once the shell is broken, you cannot put it back together.
 

The proof is in the prints

Although you will not see any immediate damage if you walk on frosted turf, the proof will emerge within 48 to 72 hours as the leaves die and turn brown and since just one foursome can leave several hundred footprints on each green, the damage can be very extensive.
 

Thanks for understanding

The damage is not just unsightly — putting quality will also be reduced until repairs are made. Those repairs are expensive and, in some cases, the green may have to be kept out of play for days or weeks until the new turfgrass is established. A short delay while the frost melts can preserve the quality of the greens, prevent needless repairs and may even save you a few strokes the next time you play.





 


Winter Hours Of Operation
Effective November 6, 2011
 
Tee Times:
Monday-Friday:                                    8:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays:            7:30am-3:00pm
 
Practice Facility:
Monday-Friday:                                    7:30am- one hour before dark
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:             7:00am- one hour before dark 
 
Golf Shop & Fireside Grill:
Monday-Friday:                                    7:00am-5:00pm 
 (snacks, cold sandwiches and hotdogs available in the grill 3pm-5pm Monday – Thursday)     
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:             6:30am-5:00pm
 
 
Fivesome play, walking,
and twilight rates begin at 12:00pm.
 



Practice Tee

The back practice tee will be open (weather permitting) for Members Only Weekdays and Weekends starting December 1st while the main tee will be mats only.
 

 
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1300 Ballantrae Club Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • (205) 620-4653