 |  | History of Urbana Country ClubOriginally constructed as a six hole layout, P.F. "Pink" Dye, (father of world famous golf course designer Pete Dye), turned Champaign County farmland into the Urbana Country Club in 1922; thus starting a legacy of golf course designs that is famous the world over. After convincing Scott Seed in Marysville to experiment with bent grass, Urbana Country Club was the first golf course in the country to have bent grass greens.
In 1991, the land adjacent to the Club was purchased, with plans of building an additional nine holes at a future date. It was at this time that Mrs. Elizabeth Dye, (wife of the original UCC designer), asked her grandson P.B. Dye if he "would go to Urbana and finish the job his grandfather had started almost seventy years earlier." (See pictures by Dye Designs)
Soon after, P.B. designed the new nine; and that winter, the clearing and shaping of the new course began. The fairways were seeded by the fall of 1992 and a Dedication Ceremony was held August 27, 1993.
Urbana Country Club is one of the finest courses in Ohio, and is unique among the many world famous Dye designed layouts. The original nine holes offer a challenge with their rolling fairways and small, well bunkered, undulating greens. The new nine offers all golfers a more contemporary Dye design. Complimenting each other, these two 9 hole courses provide a unique golfing experience.
The PGA professional provides expert teaching both in private and group lessons for golfers of all ages. The tournament schedule offers a wide range of competition, while leaving ample time for open golf.
A six lane, 25 yard swimming pool and adjacent children's pool are available for use by members and guests. Two surfaced tennis courts are available and lessons can be easily arranged by contacting the tennis pro. Organized tournaments and leagues are also available. |
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