The Black Bull Newsletter August 31 - September 6
Titleist Custom Fitting Experience - Only A Few Spots Left!
GOLF UPDATE
2026 Black Bull Club Champions Announced!
Congratulations to all of our members who competed in this year's Club Championship! We saw incredible shot-making, great sportsmanship, and fantastic play across every division.
Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Champions:
Championship Flight Champion: Kyle Dougherty (7 Under Par)
Women’s Flight Champion: Lindsay Cook (4 Under Par)
Men’s Flight Champion: Josh McCain
Senior Champion: Josh Waldo
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this one of the most exciting tournaments of the season!
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!
Titleist Custom Fitting Experience
Friday, September 4th | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Elevate your game with a private, data-driven fitting session powered by Titleist! Fitter Quincy Smith will be on-site to help you optimize every club in your bag using advanced TrackMan technology and an extensive shaft matrix.
Date: Friday, September 4th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Black Bull Practice Facility
Host: Jake Hagedorn
Fitting slots are strictly limited for this private event.
Fall Aerification Notice: September 14th & 15th
Please mark your calendars for our annual fall greens aerification, scheduled for Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th.
This essential turf management process is critical for maintaining healthy soil, improving root depth, and ensuring exceptional green conditions for the remainder of the season and into next spring.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we perform this necessary maintenance to keep our course playing at its very best!
Bar 72 UPDATE
Opening Hours: August 31 - September 6
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
From September 2nd - 6th
Lunch
served from 12 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Beet Salad $16
Roasted beets, cucumber, avocado, curried pistachio, arugula, lentils, yogurt coriander dressing
Egg Drop Soup $6/$12
Egg, tofu, green onion
Bahi Mi Sandwich $21
Buttered baguette, lemongrass marinated chicken, pickled vegetables, cucumber, sriracha mayo, hoisin
Dinner
served from 4 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Beet Salad $16
Roasted beets, cucumber, avocado, curried pistachio, arugula, lentils, yogurt coriander dressing
Oyster Rockefeller $29
Spinach, bacon, Pernod cream, Romano cheese, thyme bread crumbs
14 oz Pork Chop $53
Fingerling potatoes, fennel succotash, rosemary, mustard glaze
Live Music with Luke Flansburg
Thursday, September 3rd | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Keep your evening plans rolling with live music on the Bar 72 patio! Join us as we welcome local favorite Luke Flansburg for a night of fantastic acoustic tunes, cold drinks, and big sky views.
Date: Thursday, September 3rd
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Order from our seasonal menu, and enjoy a great evening at the Club.
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!
Build Your Own Pasta Night!
Wednesday, September 16th | Dinner Only (Starting at 5:00 PM)
Come hungry and create your perfect pasta bowl! Join us at Bar 72 for Build Your Own Pasta Night, featuring a live-action station where our culinary team will prepare your custom dish right before your eyes.
$35 per person | All-You-Can-Eat
Choose Your Pasta: Bowtie • Penne • Linguine
Choose Your Sauce: Pomodoro • Four Cheese Alfredo • Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Pile on the Add-Ons: Chicken Breast • Meatballs • Shrimp • Artichokes • Spinach • Roasted Peppers • Shredded Parmesan
Every order includes fresh, warm baguette. Mix, match, and come back for second helpings—it’s all-you-can-eat!
(Table reservations at Bar 72 are highly encouraged for this event.)
Tailgate & Tee: Wine & Nine
Wednesday, September 23rd | 5:00 PM Shotgun Start
College football season is officially here, and we’re bringing the tailgate straight to the course! Grab your foursome, pick your college team of choice, and come ready to represent. Jerseys, team colors, and school gear are highly encouraged!
$85 per player includes:
Golf: 9-Hole, 4-Person Step-Aside Scramble
Drinks: 3 tailgate drink stations positioned along the course
Contests:
Closest to the Goalpost – Hole #2
Women’s Hail Mary Longest Drive – Hole #1
Men’s Hail Mary Longest Drive – Hole #9
Food: Post-round tailgate appetizers served at Bar 72
Choose Your Team!
When registering, each foursome will select the college team they are representing for the evening. Break out the hats, jerseys, and school spirit for a fantastic night of golf, friendly rivalry, and post-round bites.
End of Summer Swim Competition Recap
A huge thank you to all of our young swimmers, parents, and families who joined us for our End of Summer Swim Competition last Saturday!
It was a fantastic morning filled with incredible energy, great sportsmanship, and plenty of celebratory treats at the finish line. We loved seeing our junior athletes showcase their hard work and progress from this season.
Thank you to Next Level Swim School and everyone who came out to make our final pool event of the summer such a memorable success!
Pool Season Closing Notice: September 7th
As a quick reminder, our grand finale Labor Day Pool Party on Monday, September 7th will mark the official final day of the 2026 pool season!
Be sure to drop by between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM for our poolside BBQ, live DJ music, and one last afternoon of sun and swimming before we close the facility for the fall.
Last Day of Pool Operations: Monday, September 7th
Thank you to all our members and families for making this swim season at Black Bull so vibrant and memorable!
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!