Salina Country Club History

Our country club began over 100 years ago…

January 10, 1911

  • The first steps toward our club being established were taken with the purchase of 163-acres of land.

February 4th, 1911

  • The Salina Country Club was officially established by Walter P. Cravens, Richard P. Cravens, John F. Merrill, Fred H. Quincy, Fred C. Bulkley, Fred D. Shellabarger, Henry D. Lee, Frank Hageman, Daniel W. Cowden, and Ezra W. Ober.

July 27th, 1912

  • The Salina Country Club finished constructing its beautiful clubhouse.
Old vintage black and white photo of Salina Country Club building

1913

Female members of the Salina Country Club formed the “Country Club Ladies.” An organization of women who kept each other company while playing rounds of golf.

1928

The Salina Country Club hosts its first Ladies’ Golf Championship to honor the incredible talent of female golfers.

August 8th, 1968

After a year of renovations, the Salina Country Club moved into its newly renovated clubhouse with an upgraded interior, swimming pool, and sprinkler system throughout the clubhouse.

Lifeguard stand at country club swimming pool Salina, KS

September 12th, 1984

  • Salina Country Club hosts the ACS Golf Championship.

1994

  • The Club’s swimming pool underwent extensive renovation. Adding in a water slide, diving boards, and lap lanes within the 190,000+ gallon water pool.

2009

The Salina Country Club underwent an expansive $2 million renovation to continue to modernize the club and its amenities.

February 11th, 2011

The Salina Country Club celebrated its 100th anniversary as well as its partnership with Troon Golf, LLC.

May 28th, 2021

Jason Ingermanson, founder of JRI Hospitality, purchases the Salina Country Club with plans for future growth.


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2101 East Country Club Road,
Salina, KS 67401

(785) 827-0388
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