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Celebrating 100 Years of Golf

From a nine-hole retreat in 1926 to a private Club shaped by tradition and community.

We welcome you to explore the history of golf at Inverness Golf Club, a story that began in 1926 when rolling terrain and a meandering stream offered a natural setting for a simple retreat. What began as a modest nine-hole course established a philosophy of stewardship, thoughtful design, and enduring character that continues to guide the Club today.

Timeline

1926

1926 – Meadow Grove Country Club Founded

  • Established as a retreat for the Cudahy Packing Company

  • 9-hole course built using the natural rolling terrain and stream

  • Local farmers provided horse-drawn equipment and labor

  • Minimal earth moved to preserve the land’s natural roll

1938

Expansion & Renaming

  • Arthur T. McIntosh purchased Meadow Grove and 40 additional acres

  • Club renamed Inverness Golf Club

  • Course expanded to 18 holes, maintaining natural character

1955

First Club President: Herb John

  • Set leadership standards still followed by future presidents

  • Oversaw completion of the clubhouse and pool

  • Hired the first full staff

  • Established operational patterns and traditions still in place today

 

Clubhouse Dedication

  • Celebration held on November 5, nearly every member attended

  • Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. McIntosh honored guests, despite a recent auto accident

  • Recognized McIntosh family generosity that made the clubhouse possible

1959

Clubhouse Rebuild

  • Original clubhouse destroyed by fire in January

  • Rebuilt the same year, mirroring the original design

1967

Clubhouse Addition

  • Expanded clubhouse for additional social and dining space

  • Preserved classic architectural style

1987

McIntosh Ballroom Addition

  • Added ballroom for larger events and gatherings

  • Named in honor of the McIntosh family

2000s

Course Enhancements

  • Ongoing improvements to course playability, landscaping, and drainage

  • Preserved historic character and natural contours

2020

Social Suites Added

  • Created social suites to provide a safe gathering space during the pandemic

  • Encouraged connection while following health guidelines

2021

Clubhouse Renovation

  • Modernized and refreshed interiors while honoring historic character

  • Enhanced areas for dining, events, and member gatherings

2022

Centre Court Opens

  • Racquets facility opened, establishing Inverness as a year-round club

  • Expanded racquets program offerings for tennis and paddle

  • Features golf simulators for year-round play and practice

  • Equipped with full kitchen and bar

  • Offers scenic views of tennis and paddle courts

2025
All 49 bunkers on our course were refreshed with new sand, Better Billy Bunker liners, and refined edges, improving both appearance and playability.
We welcome each new chapter of Inverness with respect for the past and confidence in the future. Every round played connects generations and continues a story that began nearly a century ago. Inverness remains, as it has always been, the place to be and the place to belong.