At the turn of the 20th century, prominent families from Evansville and the surrounding counties traveled the EVV-Vincennes "Traction," an electric powered cable car, to a private lake beside Pigeon Creek.  Originally a fishing and dining club, “The Country Club” began in 1900 with 101 members. When vandals destroyed the lake in 1908, the members reorganized as the “Evansville Country Club” and decided that golf was the new recreation of choice.  Soon after, the front nine holes of the golf course were completed. The addition of the back nine holes in 1927 secured the Club's position as the premiere recreation and gathering place for golf enthusiasts.

Recently celebrating its 100-year anniversary, Evansville Country Club offers its nearly 700-member families tennis, swimming, social events, dining and banquet rooms in addition to the fine golf facilities. The exceptional golf course and amenities have been one of the main attractions for the Men's City Golf Tournament.  The club has played host to the event's final round, showcasing the city's finest golfers, since 1930.

In its effort to maintain a "vision for the future," the club recently complete a new Family Aquatic Center that is perfect for summer fun.  Home to ECC’s championship swim team, this facility provides a resort quality pool, water play amenities, changing and bathhouses and an al fresco dining area that is unlike any other tri-state facility.

Director of Golf Mike Reynolds believes "most people do not realize the impact the Evansville Country Club has had on golf in the community.  The commitment to improvements and excellence coupled with the knowledgeable hard work of Superintendent Gary Shetler and his staff have made the course a showplace admired not only by the members but by the community at large. The dramatic improvements to Evansville’s municipal courses were prompted by standards set here at the Evansville Country Club."

Over 100 years strong, the Evansville Country Club remains a refuge where area residents with common interests gather, and a wonderful place to socialize with old and new friends, family and business associates. It truly has a tradition of excellence and a vision for the future.

For additional information, please contact:

Evansville Country Club

3810 Stringtown Rd.  Evansville, IN  47711

Clubhouse:  812-425-2243

Golf Shop:  812-423-3771

Pool:  812-422-7376

Tennis:  812-422-7371