Established in 1897 with the purchase of approximately thirty acres of land along the Maumee River.
A nine-hole golf course was constructed almost immediately while today’s Clubhouse was completed by 1901. The course was originally designed by British Open Champion Willie Park Jr. and was later redesigned by Arthur Hills. Club records indicate that in 1899, a golf lesson cost a mere seventy-five cents, while golf clubs were $2.50. Within a decade, a new swimming pool and nine additional holes were added as additional land was purchased by the Club. The magnificent river setting and ambiance of the Clubhouse has made it a favorite location for many prestigious weddings, receptions and social gatherings. Our true character is shaped both by the traditional elegance of the century-old Clubhouse as well as by the philosophy and attitudes of the Members.
If there is a center point of the Toledo Country Club, it is the Members themselves. For the last century, the Toledo Country Club has maintained a spirit and character which is highly prized by our Members. The beautiful setting, enhanced by the sense of tradition and elegance, has helped mold the Club into an organization of great people enjoying the companionship and camaraderie of great people. It is a source of great pride that this tradition will surely continue.
The Clubhouse
The beautiful Clubhouse, built in 1897 by Henry Spieker and designed by George S. Mills has seen and survived numerous changes in its 110-year existence. From windmills and water pumps, ice- houses and horse drawn carriages, the Club has been renovated, expanded and has reinvented itself over and over again. At one point, it even housed a bowling alley and employee living quarters. Withstanding two World Wars and the Great Depression the historic structure exudes the history, pride and tradition that its members; old and new alike, hold close to their hearts.
Described fondly by many as their “other home”, the club boasts a family friendly atmosphere of relaxed elegance. It has been host to many of the areas most prestigious weddings and events and seems to have almost taken on a life of its own. Standing proudly in the main parlor is the 1792 (Marty) Cromb Family Grandfather’s clock, just one of the many cherished heirlooms that can be found inside the Club.
1897 Society Inaugural Class
Pictured Left to Right: Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Ann Jane Hileman, Dr. & Mrs. Greg & Helen Emmert, Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Jean Buckley, Mr. Ed Durivage, Mr. & Mrs. Reg & Joanne Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. George & Deborah Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. Lynn & Joyce Olman, Dr. & Mrs. David & Patty Hayes, Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Candy Millon.
Not Pictured: Dr. & Mrs. Frederick & Jean Hiss, Mr. & Mrs. George & Patricia Seifried and Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Jan Wilcox
1897 Society
Many of us have special and long time memories of the years we have been members at the Toledo Country Club. These special memories might revolve around the golf course, the club house, the tournaments, special social events, the holiday celebrations, our children’s wedding receptions – the list could go on. What we do know if that Toledo Country Club is a special place and has been for over 100 years. It holds a lot of cherished personal memories for its members.
The Board of Trustees of Toledo Country Club has authorized the formation of a new organization with Toledo Country Club whose mission is to “preserve, protect and enhance” Toledo Country Club for future generations. It is call the “1897 Society” after the year that Toledo Country Club was founded. At its core, it is a voluntary organization open to past, present and future Toledo Country Club members. The society is built around the concept of “voluntary deferred giving”. Membership is open to those who have made or are committed to make a monetary provision within their estate plan on behalf of the Toledo Country Club.
The 1897 Society would meet once a year at the “Gala 1897 Society Dinner” in September to celebrate new commitments and receive members into the society. The only requirement for admittance is a decision to be a member. The decision to enter membership would be memorialized in a written and signed declaration that a provision has been made for Toledo Country Club within the new member’s estate plan. This provision could take many forms and can be at any level (stock, cash, life insurance proceeds). A suggested minimum level would be a provision of at least $15,000. Those provisions would be utilized to “preserve, protect and enhance” the Toledo Country Club and would be undesignated. Designated provisions could be made at the member’s decision. Society members would be recognized at the annual gala dinner in September and memorialized on a plaque that would be displayed at the Club House.
For more information in the 1897 Society, please contact Society President Reg Jackson or Society Secretary George Chapman.
Established in 1897 with the purchase of approximately thirty acres of land along the Maumee River.
A nine-hole golf course was constructed almost immediately while today’s Clubhouse was completed by 1901. The course was originally designed by British Open Champion Willie Park Jr. and was later redesigned by Arthur Hills. Club records indicate that in 1899, a golf lesson cost a mere seventy-five cents, while golf clubs were $2.50. Within a decade, a new swimming pool and nine additional holes were added as additional land was purchased by the Club. The magnificent river setting and ambiance of the Clubhouse has made it a favorite location for many prestigious weddings, receptions and social gatherings. Our true character is shaped both by the traditional elegance of the century-old Clubhouse as well as by the philosophy and attitudes of the Members.
If there is a center point of the Toledo Country Club, it is the Members themselves. For the last century, the Toledo Country Club has maintained a spirit and character which is highly prized by our Members. The beautiful setting, enhanced by the sense of tradition and elegance, has helped mold the Club into an organization of great people enjoying the companionship and camaraderie of great people. It is a source of great pride that this tradition will surely continue.
The Clubhouse
The beautiful Clubhouse, built in 1897 by Henry Spieker and designed by George S. Mills has seen and survived numerous changes in its 110-year existence. From windmills and water pumps, ice- houses and horse drawn carriages, the Club has been renovated, expanded and has reinvented itself over and over again. At one point, it even housed a bowling alley and employee living quarters. Withstanding two World Wars and the Great Depression the historic structure exudes the history, pride and tradition that its members; old and new alike, hold close to their hearts.
Described fondly by many as their “other home”, the club boasts a family friendly atmosphere of relaxed elegance. It has been host to many of the areas most prestigious weddings and events and seems to have almost taken on a life of its own. Standing proudly in the main parlor is the 1792 (Marty) Cromb Family Grandfather’s clock, just one of the many cherished heirlooms that can be found inside the Club.
1897 Society Inaugural Class
Pictured Left to Right: Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Ann Jane Hileman, Dr. & Mrs. Greg & Helen Emmert, Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Jean Buckley, Mr. Ed Durivage, Mr. & Mrs. Reg & Joanne Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. George & Deborah Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. Lynn & Joyce Olman, Dr. & Mrs. David & Patty Hayes, Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Candy Millon.
Not Pictured: Dr. & Mrs. Frederick & Jean Hiss, Mr. & Mrs. George & Patricia Seifried and Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Jan Wilcox
1897 Society
Many of us have special and long time memories of the years we have been members at the Toledo Country Club. These special memories might revolve around the golf course, the club house, the tournaments, special social events, the holiday celebrations, our children’s wedding receptions – the list could go on. What we do know if that Toledo Country Club is a special place and has been for over 100 years. It holds a lot of cherished personal memories for its members.
The Board of Trustees of Toledo Country Club has authorized the formation of a new organization with Toledo Country Club whose mission is to “preserve, protect and enhance” Toledo Country Club for future generations. It is call the “1897 Society” after the year that Toledo Country Club was founded. At its core, it is a voluntary organization open to past, present and future Toledo Country Club members. The society is built around the concept of “voluntary deferred giving”. Membership is open to those who have made or are committed to make a monetary provision within their estate plan on behalf of the Toledo Country Club.
The 1897 Society would meet once a year at the “Gala 1897 Society Dinner” in September to celebrate new commitments and receive members into the society. The only requirement for admittance is a decision to be a member. The decision to enter membership would be memorialized in a written and signed declaration that a provision has been made for Toledo Country Club within the new member’s estate plan. This provision could take many forms and can be at any level (stock, cash, life insurance proceeds). A suggested minimum level would be a provision of at least $15,000. Those provisions would be utilized to “preserve, protect and enhance” the Toledo Country Club and would be undesignated. Designated provisions could be made at the member’s decision. Society members would be recognized at the annual gala dinner in September and memorialized on a plaque that would be displayed at the Club House.
For more information in the 1897 Society, please contact Society President Reg Jackson or Society Secretary George Chapman.