Nestled in this little town amidst the towering pines
Where gallows frames linger and evidence of mines
Is a town that whispers history, a town that smiles pride,
Where memories of yesterday, today are by our side.

A golf course that is aging—it’s near a century old.
A golf course with a history and stories, some untold.
‘Twas born in 1899 on South Montana Street,
But need for clay deposits brought the golf course its defeat.

It then moved to its present site, the course composed of sand,
But trouble hit the clubhouse soon when fire played its hand.
Montana’s first grass course was mowed in ’41, we’re told.

Years went by and progress came, old became what’s new.
The structure was rebuilt, and the grounds they changed some, too.
The course showed improvement, as each golfer kept his score.

The club is known for champions, of Butte and of the State.
They represent our city, and their honor is first rate.

But regardless of what year it is or what the annals say,
The game they loved to play back then is like it is today.

A wave from a familiar face or meeting on the tee,
A glimpse of mountains bold and true, a creek that flows with peace.

As the fairway stretches up ahead, it takes a dogleg right.
Yesteryear is history, and tomorrow’s looking bright.
Though drives may slice and chips may chunk and goals may seem afar,
A good day at the B.C.C. makes bogey feel like par!