Frequently Asked Questions

Founded in 1975, Fox Hollow Men's Golf Club is a private, non-profit club that plays most of its tournaments at Fox Hollow Golf Course, in Timonium, Maryland. Fox Hollow is a public golf course owned by Baltimore County and managed by the Baltimore County Revenue Authority (BCRA). The par 70 course, measuring 5,800 yards from the white tees, is enjoyable for all handicap levels with its 66.8/112 rating and slope. Annual enrollment is open to the public and golfers of all skills are encouraged to join. The Club is managed by an elected Board of Directors and officers who organize 30+ events played March through October and includes a two-day Club Championship in early October.

As of January 23, 2024, the current FHMGC BOD: President: Mike Curtis; Vice President: Dave Lucadamo; Treasurer: Mike McDonald; Secretary: Ram Balu; Board Members: Greg Lawson (Membership), Joe Dryden (GLS Administrator), Jay Thudium, Mike McClung, Max Levine (Webmaster/Rules Chairman), Ken Goldberg, Jay Weinstein, John Kohler (Pace of Play Chairman), Dean Fox (Hospitality Chairman), and Steve Simon. Current members who are past Presidents of the club include John Wood, Rick Shuey, Dean Fox, Paul Christensen, and Don Blair.

The membership fee for the 2024 season is $90 and includes tournament prizes, access to season long skins and closest to the pin competitions, entry into the hole-in-one club, food at selected events (2 or 3 per year) and helps the club cover various other operational club costs. You may access the club's approved budget and spend plan here: FHMGC 2024 Budget and Spend Plan.

Yes, per a 9/14/2020 IRS Determination Letter, the FHMGC is an approved 501 (c)(7) non-profit organization. The IRS provides the following information regarding 501 (c)(7) organizations: A social club must be organized for pleasure, recreation, and other similar purposes. A club will not be recognized as tax exempt if its charter, by laws, or other governing instrument, or any written policy statement provides for discrimination against any person based on race, color, or religion. A club may, however, in good faith limit its membership to members of a particular religion in order to further the teachings or principles of that religion and not to exclude individuals of a particular race or color. In addition, we can only receive up to 35% of our gross receipts from sources outside of its membership without risking tax-exempt status. Within this 35%, no more that 15% of the organization's gross receipts are to be derived from the use of the club's facilities or services by the general public. Lastly, donations or dues paid to Section 501(c)(7) organizations are not tax-deductible. This advantageous provision of the tax code applies only to Section 501(c)(3) charities. Thus, donors to social clubs may not claim a charitable deduction under Section 170. They also may not generally claim that the dues or other amount paid to a social club constitutes a deduction as a business expense. For more information on 501 (c)(7), please visit this site: 501(C)(7) Non-Profit Info.

Section 501(c)(7) social clubs must file an annual IRS Form 990 informational return. A social club whose accounting system follows the calendar year must thus file its Form 990 by May 15th. Since the FHMGC does not have more than $50,000 in annual gross receipts, we may file Form 990-N online, also known as the e-postcard for its simplicity. Of note, since social clubs can self-report their tax-exempt status, it might be tempting for them to not file their requisite annual return. However, failure to file a Form 990 for three consecutive years will subject social clubs to automatic revocation of their tax-exempt status.

The FHMGC is a cashless club and pays for events at the pro-shop for all events played at Baltimore County Courses. For other events, each member will pay your greens fees at the pro-shop and will pay your tournament registration fee via Venmo, Zelle, etc., prior to the tournament. All members are encouraged to buy a Baltimore County Golf Advantage card. The cost of the card is $35 and it lowers the cost of golf per round by an average of $7-$10 (depending on course and time of day playing). As an example, greens fees at Fox Hollow are (advantage card/non advantage card) $61/$71. In addition, all players will pay an $11 tournament registration fee. $5 of this fee funds the event prize pool, $5 is also applied to the skins pool and the remaining $1 is collected as club revenue to help fund CTPs and the "Money Hole." In summary, members with an advantage card will pay a total $72 ($61 +$11) at events held at Fox Hollow, Diamond Ridge, and Rocky Point. The greens fees at The Woodlands and Greystone will be slightly higher. Lastly, the greens fees costs for the travel series will be posted closer to the actual date of the event.

Yes, there is a club roster, and it can be accessed here: FHMGC 2024 Directory. Please adhere to the following business rules regarding the roster: 1. The purpose of this directory is to allow members to connect / socialize with each other. Please use it as such. 2. If you plan to e-mail the entire club, please place your own e-mail address (or foxhollowmensgolfclub@gmail.com) in the "To" line. Copy and paste all of the e-mail addresses into the "BCC" line. We ask that we respect the privacy of our members. 3. Do NOT add anyone's e-mail address to a personal distribution list (jokes, business, etc.) without first getting their approval. 4. Keep it professional and do NOT use the directory for any type of business solicitation. Thanks for your understanding.

• $5 from everyone’s membership fee goes towards the HIO pot • In 2023, we did not have a hole-in-one, so the $685 will carry over to 2024. • We anticipate having 125 members in 2024 ($625 for the HIO pot). $685 + $625=$1,310 in the 2024 HIO pot. How it’s disbursed: • At the end of every season, the pot gets split evenly amongst all players who recorded a HIO during the season (all FHMGC events are included EXCEPT the midweek/overnight events). The reason those events are not included is due to small field sizes (creates limited availability), work commitments, etc. • Where do we stand today? $1,310 in the pot and no aces.

Prize Money won during FHMGC events is awarded in the form of "customer credit" on your Baltimore County golf account (where you go to make a tee-time). How do you access it? STEP 1: Navigate to Baltimore Golfing. STEP 2: Click on "Book Tee Time" STEP 3: Login using your login credentials STEP 4: Under "My Account", click on "Billing" STEP 5: Scroll Down until you see "Customer Credit" (it's located next to your Loyalty Points). Customer Credit can be used to pay for golf, food, merchandise, FHMGC membership fees, new golf equipment, and range balls. They do not expire, and they will carry over from year to year.

Using the web version of GLS:Posting a score in GLS using web version. Using the GLS app: Posting a score in GLS using mobile app.

We open up sign-ups for events approximately 6 weeks in advance.

As early as possible. * If pairings have not been sent, go into GLS, sign up list, and click the red circle (remove me) and this will remove your name. * However, once the pairings have been released, you will have to inform the GLS Admin of your need to withdraw via email. We usually do pairings 3-4 days before the event, so unless its last minute, you will be able to withdraw via GLS with no impact on the event.