GLCC Golf Course

Victor Lawson built the 9-hole golf course in 1911. The course was laid out on the Hoffman and Briswold farms at the Southwest corner of the property. The “Lone Tree Links” as it was called, was bordered by the Links Road. It was not an elaborate course, but it was a regulation sized course with sweeping views. Mr. Lawson’s Architect, Mr. Merigold, worked with a Scottish golf course designer to create the course. Mr. Lawson was not a golfer, by his own admission, but he wanted to provide his distinguished guests with an opportunity to play a round when they came to visit. As the story goes, Mr. Lawson would be called away for important business at the start of a round. He might return as they were about to finish the game and take out his putter on the ninth green. The Tea “Tee” house designed by Mrs. Lawson was located at the end of the ninth hole and served as great clubhouse, and as a place to entertain guests after a round on this lovely private course.

Lawsonia Country Club used the course when they first opened their posh development in the late 1920’s. However, upon completion of the new 18-hole Lawsonia Links course, it was abandoned. One of the fairways is still visible, running parallel to Camp Road between Anderson Campground and the Padelford Country Store.

“Just Do It Jessie’s Way”  Pages 68 – 71