Club History

On October 17, 1907, the Clubhouse at the Lexington Country Club was opened in a gala event. Following the opening of the Clubhouse, the Lexington Country Club became a popular location for outings for the entire Lexington, Fayette, and surrounding counties' community. Social activities on the weekend drew large numbers of attendees. This was the era of the big bands, and Saturday evening dances in spring or fall were a popular pastime for the people of Lexington. For some members, Saturday evenings involved a social dance at the Club with a trip to ride the roller coaster or carousel at the nearby amusement park when the band was on intermission. The Club also hosted events for major holidays throughout the year, a tradition that continued on into the twenty-first century. These events earlier featured live entertainment and food in the old picturesque bungalow Clubhouse. Now that the Clubhouse was constructed, the Board of Governors turned to the next matter at hand? The construction of a golf course. Famous golf course designer Tom Bendelow was selected to complete the course layout. Bendelow had created a substantial reputation for golf course design well before coming to Lexington.