Aiken Golf Club
The first in the USA to have tees for ladies
John Inglis helped 'Aiken' expand the
course to 18 holes. As an early golf professional, Mr. Inglis had worked
with the original designer of Shinnecock Hills. He also worked with
Donald Ross in Elmsford, New York. This experience can be seen in his
ability to complete the final 7 holes. As a founding member of the PGA
and summer professional at Fairview CC in Elmsford, New York, Mr. Inglis
had many famous students and friends. Often Mr. Inglis would get visits
from U.S. Open Champion Chick Evans and the Turnesa brothers, whom he
had taught as youngsters in Elmsford.
May Dunn, the first female golf
professional in the U.S. also visited and it was her recommendation that
led to special tees for ladies, making Highland Park course the first
in the country to have tees for ladies. Under the leadership of John
Inglis, the golf course became a cultural center in Aiken during the
roaring twenties.
Aiken, SC is where A Golfing Experience represnation office is based. The gateway to the Masters and golf in the USA
