A Rich History of Golf at St. Johnsbury Country Club. Golf began in St. Johnsbury in 1923 when Willie Park, Jr., two-time winner of the British Open designed nine diverse, interesting and singular golf holes for the newly formed club. It would be the last of Park’s 60 North American designs due to his ailing health. The installation of the greens was completed by his brother Mungo.
In 1992 famed architect Geoffrey Cornish, aided by lifelong member Jim Havers, cradled the original nine in the embrace of nine peripheral holes. While the older holes require finesse, the new nine demand power. Bring your best up-and-down skills to par the outward half, display placement and clear thinking on the way home.
St. Johnsbury has earned a reputation for flawless greens, lush fairways and well-carpeted tees. The maturity of the original nine holes and the state-of-the-art new loop blend together to produce two distinct golfing experiences that complement each other perfectly. The course winds through 160 acres of lush Vermont countryside with great views and rolling terrain. The course is playable for golfers of all skill levels; the greater a player’s ability and imagination, the greater the shot options and potential risks and rewards. Players are advised to select the tee box that affords them the best opportunity for an interesting and enjoyable round.
On April 1, 2017, the golf course was sold to Firinn Golf Group. Firinn operates a second facility – Pine Lakes Golf Club in Palm Coast, FL and is committed to course conditioning and providing a high quality guest and membership experience.
