Findlay Country Club

History of Findlay Country Club

1908 - Present

The Findlay Country Club was established in 1908 on the present site as a nine hole golf course. The Club had an original membership of 144, whereas today it has 475. During its early years, transportation to and from the grounds was by boat on the Blanchard River from the Main Street bridge to Riverside Park and then by small boats and canoes to a landing located near the present number eight tee. The club was incorporated August 17, 1908 by O.D. Donnell, C.E. Yost, M.W. Hickok, J.O. Reed and Karl L. Schwartz. The first officers were George P. Jones, President; C.L. Casterline, Vice President; John E. Priddy, Secretary; and L.W. Eoff, Treasurer.

A nine hole golf course was constructed in 1908-09. In 1928, additional land was purchased, and the present eighteen hole golf course was constructed on the old and new land. Noted golf course architect Thomas Bendelow designed the 18 hole course.

Also in 1908-1909, a small Clubhouse was constructed costing $7,000. It was erected on the site of the present Clubhouse. During the years that followed, additions were made to the Clubhouse to meet the growing demands of the membership. On Easter Sunday, 1943, the building caught fire and burned to the ground. In 1950, the Findlay Country Club’s second Clubhouse was dedicated, on the same site. Like the original Clubhouse, it was renovated and enlarged before it was torn down in September, 1994 after a grand closing party. The present Clubhouse was constructed in 1994-95 at a cost of $3,000,000, and was dedicated on July 4, 1995 before a crowd of nearly one thousand members and guests. For 100 years, FCC’s Clubhouse has always stood in this same location.

Findlay Country Club has always been dedicated to the highest standards of quality, ambiance and service to its members, their families and guests. Proud of our past, active in the present and moving towards the future we welcome all members to their home away from home...Findlay Country Club.