Established in 1899, Butte Country Club stands as Montana’s pioneer golf club and remains one of the most storied institutions in the state. Now in its 126th year of operation, BCC is deeply woven into the fabric of Montana golf history.

In August of 1917, the first Montana State Amateur Golf Tournament was held at Butte Country Club as a wartime Red Cross benefit. That inaugural championship gave birth to what is now known as the Montana State Golf Association — forever linking BCC to the foundation of competitive amateur golf in our state.

Since that first championship, Butte Country Club members have captured 39 of the State Amateur titles. The tradition began with E.J. (Ted) Barker, who claimed the inaugural title in 1917 and went on to win eight more. Other legendary Butte champions include Eugene Jones, George Sarsfield, Ed Zemljak, Danny Kane, Louie Bartoletti, and Rick Lyons — whose 1999 victory marked the most recent State Amateur win by a Butte native.

Butte Country Club was also the first course in Montana to feature a grass golf course — a milestone that set the standard for the game in this region.

The current course layout, designed by William Jefferson of Seattle, Washington, provides a challenging yet fair test of golf, blending natural Montana terrain with strategic shot values.

Throughout the decades, BCC has welcomed notable visitors including Byron Nelson and Patty Berg, along with countless state and regional champions.

Yet beyond championships and accolades, the true history of BCC lies in the friendships formed, the traditions upheld, and the generations of families who call this club their home away from home.