The Black Bull Newsletter August 17 - 23
Dear Members,
We are proud to announce the return of our annual End-of-Year Staff Appreciation Bonus Pool, and we invite you to join us in recognizing the hardworking staff who make every round, meal, and memory at Black Bull so special.
A heartfelt thank you to the 50 members who have already donated!
This fund is a direct, tangible way to express our collective gratitude. 100% of every contribution goes directly to our team members as part of their year-end bonus.
For the many local college students on our crew, your generosity goes far beyond a simple thank-you—it directly supports their tuition, books, and educational aspirations as they balance work and school. For our year-round team, it is a deeply meaningful recognition of their unwavering commitment to our club family throughout every season.
How to Contribute
If you would like to participate in this year's bonus pool:
Email: Send a quick note with your contribution amount to paul@blackbullbozeman.com
In Person: Stop by the Golf Shop to donate in person or bill it to your member account.
Every gesture of support—regardless of size—makes a tremendous impact on our staff. Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us show our team just how much they are valued.
Let’s wrap up another outstanding year with the warmth and spirit that define Black Bull!
Warm regards,
Paul Hefner
General Manager
GOLF UPDATE
The Shootout
Saturday, August 29th – Sunday, August 30th
Join us for The Shootout, a premier two-day tournament open to all skill levels! Competitors will be divided into Championship, Men’s, Senior, and Ladies divisions, competing for both Gross & Net payouts, as well as daily Gross & Net Skins.
Entry Fee: $75 per player
Format: Two-day stroke play across multiple divisions
Don't miss out on one of our late-summer tournament highlights—click below for complete event details and to secure your spot!
The Couples Classic
Saturday, September 12th | 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Grab your partner and join us for The Couples Classic! Enjoy a fun, competitive morning on the course followed by lunch and an awards presentation at the clubhouse.
Format: 2-Person Scramble
Entry Fee: $250 per team (includes golf, lunch, and awards)
Payouts: 1st Place Gross & Top 3 Net Teams
Sign up today to reserve your team's spot on the field!
Bar 72 UPDATE
Opening Hours: August 17 - 23
Monday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This Week's Fresh Sheet
Available August 19th - 23rd
Lunch
Served from 12-4
Fish Tacos 28
Blackened halibut, lime-chipotle crema, slaw, radish, pico de gallo, flour tortilla
Oysters on the ½ shell 6 for 24
Grilled bar 72 style or served with mignonette and lemon
Dinner
served from 4-9 pm
Oysters on the ½ shell 6 for 24
Grilled bar 72 style or served with mignonette and lemon
Steak Tartar 45
Black garlic aioli, gaufrettes potato chips, and prime beef tenderloin mixed with capers, dijon, shallots, chives, and extra virgin olive oil, topped with a quail egg
Veal Chop Picatta 87
Grilled 16 oz bone in veal ribeye, fingerling potatoes, local summer vegetables and a white wine, parsley, lemon, caper sauce
Patio Sessions: Live Music with Mathias
Saturday, August 22nd | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Keep your weekend momentum going with live music on the Bar 72 patio! We are excited to welcome local musician Mathias for an evening of live tunes, great food, and big sky views.
Gather your friends, grab a table on the patio, and enjoy seasonal drinks and culinary features alongside great local entertainment.
(Table reservations at Bar 72 are recommended if you plan to stay for dinner during the performance!)
End of Summer Swim Competition
Saturday, August 29th | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Make a splash as we wrap up another fantastic summer at the pool! Join Next Level Swim School for our End of Summer Swim Competition on Saturday, August 29th, from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Swimmers of all ages are invited to participate in as many events as they'd like, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, an individual medley, a kickboard race, and even a fun dive toy game! Every participant will receive a ribbon for each event they enter, and baked treats will be waiting at the finish line to celebrate everyone's hard work. The cost is $40 per swimmer.
To register, please email nextlevelswimschool@gmail.com.
A full schedule of events is attached for your reference.
We hope to see you at the pool for a fun-filled morning of friendly competition and to celebrate an incredible swim season!
Labor Day Pool Party: End of Season Celebration
Monday, September 7th | BBQ: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the final day of the pool season with us! We are closing out another incredible summer at the pool with an end-of-summer bash featuring a live DJ, delicious poolside BBQ, and fun for the whole family.
Pricing: Adults: $35 | Children: $20
Food & Entertainment: Poolside BBQ served 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM with live DJ music throughout the afternoon.
Reservations: No reservations required—walk-ins are welcome!
Come soak up the sun and help us send off another memorable summer at Black Bull!
New Feature: Digital Membership Cards Now Available
As we move into the 2026 season, we are excited to introduce a new membership validation tool within the Black Bull App. This feature will streamline your experience at the Club, from checking in for rounds to verifying your member status at Bar 72.
How to Register: To get started, simply open the Black Bull App and click on the avatar icon in the top right corner of the screen. Once you enter your membership information, the app will generate your unique digital membership card.
Once you have successfully registered and generated your digital card, please send a brief confirmation email to paul@blackbullbozeman.com to complete the validation process.
Why Download the App? Beyond this new validation tool, the app is becoming your central hub for all things Black Bull. We are also excited to announce that your Weekly Newsletter will soon be available directly within the app, making it easier than ever to stay updated on the go.
If you haven't already, please download the app today and register your profile!
Swimming Lessons At Black Bull
Black Bull Golf Club is excited to partner with Next Level Swim School again this year for all your swimming lessons.