A quick to the local library has confirmed this fact. But it also brought to light a host of interesting tidbits in the conception, birth, and life of a local course.
One of the owners of the local mill was hooked, but frustrated that his friends would not spare the 5-6 hours to travel to Hoosick CC.
At a party in the chill winter of '25 friends agreed to form a club.
By March, the club was formed with 50 members. 95 members were on board by end of year. Bylaws were taken directly from Hoosick and MacGregor.
The Pro at MacGregor was engaged to survey 2 sites, recommending the current site as having more potential, and being feasible for less than $2,000.
A lease was obtained on the land, the Pro Mr. Hills, laid out the routing, and the mill owner had the superintendent build the course. The lease covered taxes on the land.
Sand greens were soon in place, and by May, play commenced. The course was the first in Washington County. Over the summer, swamp drainage improved the lands considerably.
The 1925 course played to Par 31, though scores in the 50's won the many competitions. Most of the equipment played was new, as no one knew how to play.
The routing included a hole where the line of charm required carrying an orchard and a barn. A favorite shot of the various pros was to clear the barn. For members, trying this shot was also great fun, resulting in a barrage of balls hitting the barn, necessitating a recovery shot to get back on course.
Social events were legion, in 1925, being held out of a tent setup next to a barn. A proper house was built in 1926.
A significant percentage of members were women.
Over the years the course has had a number of improvements, including lengthening a few holes, building up the green pads to provide more back to front slope, and adding alternate tees. The course now plays to a par 35.
In 1938, the club was one of 8 founding members of the Eastern NY Golf Association.
87 years on, the course continues to provide recreation, comraderie, and bonhomie to the community.