Welcome to the BSG Holy Grail. If the weekly rotation is our "practice," the Majors are the real deal. This is where the putts get shorter, the trash talk gets louder, and the "gimme" range mysteriously shrinks to the size of a bottle cap.
The Majors are five high-stakes showdowns scattered across the summer at our most prestigious cathedrals of grass—Sycamore Creek, Viniterra, and (if the golf gods are kind) Royal New Kent. These aren't just rounds of golf; they are psychological warfare disguised as a "nice walk in the park." We’ve ditched the boring stroke play for formats that reward bravery, punish cowardice, and occasionally involve a spreadsheet so complex only a Tech Exec could love it. Â
Remember, we count the 3 best scores of the 5 events
Expect a festive atmosphere that is 10% "Pro Tour" and 90% "Sunday morning chaos."
The Stakes: Immortality. Or at least, the right to remind everyone else about your victory until the first frost hits in October.
The Gear: If you’ve been saving that obnoxious floral polo or those "too bright" pants for a special occasion—this is it. * The Post-Game: We don't just finish on the 18th. The real Major champion is often decided over a cigar and a glass of whiskey at the clubhouse while we wait for the Commissioner (that’s me) to finalize the "Net Score" sorcery.
No Crying: Unless you four-putt. That’s allowed.
The "Sandbagger" Rule: If you play 10 strokes under your handicap, expect a formal investigation and a very loud public hearing.
Respect the Major: These are the dates that are "blacked out" on your family calendar. Tell your spouse it’s a business meeting—technically, the business of winning.
Date Course Game fee
May 2:Â Sycamore Creek Wolf. $100
June 14: Viniterra The BSG 4-3-2 Shuffle. $110
July 18: The Three-Headed Monster (2-Man Teams)Â
Aug 15: Sycamore Creek Wolf $100
Oct 3: Viniterra The Finale & Tie-Breaker. $110Â
*The Championship showdown format will be determined by a group vote.Â
**If there is a tie for the Cup after 10 rounds, it will be settled on this day via a brutal scorecard playoff.
Let’s be honest: the entry fee for a BSG Major might occasionally make your credit card skip a beat. We know. But we’ve spent months in the trenches negotiating with Club GMs—some of whom actually respect our game, while others just want us to stop calling—to secure the best possible guest rates.
Here is exactly where your hard-earned cash is going:
The Theatre of Dreams: You get Green Fees and Cart Fees at Virginia’s finest cathedrals of grass. No walking allowed; we need those carts to haul our collective egos and the massive amount of spare balls required to survive the back nine.
The "False Confidence" Bucket: Every Major includes Range Balls. This is your 30-minute window to hit pure draws, dial in your distances, and build a completely delusional sense of confidence that will inevitably evaporate the moment you step onto the 1st Tee.
The "Look Good, Play Bad" Kit: Each Major comes with a slice of Swag. Whether it’s premium gear or something to help you find your ball in the woods, we make sure you leave with more than just a high score.
The Junk Fund (The Great Equalizer): A healthy chunk of the pot goes directly into Junk Bets. This is the beautiful safety net of the BSG. Even if you card a 112 and spend half the day in a hazard, you could still walk away with a "Closest to the Pin," "Longest Drive," or a "Skin" that pays for your post-round whiskey.
The Spreadsheet Sorcery: You’re paying for a fully automated, tech-executive-approved scoring system. No math required on your part—just play your game and wait for the official results to drop in the group chat like a bombshell.
The Verdict: It’s a premium experience for a premium group. You aren't just paying for 18 holes; you're paying for the stories, the cigars, the "what could have been" debates at the 19th hole, and the slim chance of being the one holding the trophy at the end of the day.
 Invest in the Bhattalion. Your wallet will forgive you; your rivals won't.