Ives Hill Country Club

About the club

The golf course dates back as far as 1897 under the name of Jefferson County. The golf course dates back as far as 1897 under the name of Jefferson County Golf Club. The golf club operated under this name for several years while being owned by the Ives Hill Land Company. In 1953, Jefferson County Golf Club was officially renamed Ives Hill Country Club. During the earlier years (1897 - 1953) the club underwent numerous transformations and changes to the playing grounds. In 1919, a nine acre parcel of land was purchased across Ives Street in order to add length to the course. In 1920, the golf course was redesigned by New York Architect Peter D. Lees. During this reconstruction, nearly all of the nine holes were changed and six of the greens were moved to new locations. In 1922, the original clubhouse was destroyed by fire. In 1923, the new clubhouse was designed by Addison F. Lansing of Watertown and built for an estimated cost of $30,000. In 1964, the present holes numbered 1, 3, and 13 were designed to end play across Ives Street. In 1968 - 1969 initial steps were taken towards expansion to an 18 hole golf course. New York's well-known Geoffrey Cornish was hired as the architect. In 1971, a new group of stockholders acquired control of Ives Hill Land Company. In 1972 - 1973 the new nine holes were constructed to suit the new Cornish design. In 1973, the clubhouse was yet again destroyed by fire. In July of 1974, the new nine holes were open for play.