In 1900, a love story unfolded that would intertwine with the history of Inwood Country Club. A wealthy tobacco merchant, Jacob Wertheim, wanted to impress his fiancée, Emma Stern. Emma longed to play golf. Wertheim, in a grand gesture of love, promised to build her a course. And so, Inwood Country Club was born. Inwood Country Club officially opened in 1901 on a former potato farm in Inwood, New York. The original nine-hole course, designed by Dr. William Exton and Arthur Thatcher, cost a mere $610. Their first golf pro, William Martin, earned $200 annually before becoming a presumably more lucrative “hack driver.” Inwood Country Club expanded to 18 holes in 1906. This expansion marked the beginning of Inwood Country Club’s rise to prominence. In the early 1920s, Inwood Country Club hosted two major championships. In 1921, Walter Hagen claimed his first PGA Championship victory on Inwood’s greens. Two years later, a young Bobby Jones, at the age of 21, secured his first U.S. Open title at Inwood Country Club. His dramatic win included a now-famous shot, securing his place in golf history. He made a remarkable recovery shot from the rough on the 18th hole during the playoff. Inwood Country Club later added a private beach club, situated in nearby Atlantic Beach. Today, the course measures 6,647 yards with a par of 71. It’s known for its unique layout, including three consecutive par 5s followed by two par 3s on the front nine. Inwood Country Club’s blend of parkland and links-style holes presents a challenging yet fair game for golfers of all levels. Even legends like Sam Snead and Ben Hogan found Inwood Country Club a worthy opponent, both scoring 77 when they played there. Inwood Country Club stands as a testament to a lover’s promise and a landmark of golf history.
Gould Family Mausoleum
Ever heard of a “Robber Baron?” Here at Woodlawn Cemetery stands the Gould Family Mausoleum. It is a testament to