A History of Excellence
“It’s a really neat old club, and we celebrate the history and the tradition of old private clubs here in Georgia,” Albertson says. “It’s a very historic club in Georgia, being founded in 1909. A lot of the famous golfers of the past have come through and played here: Bobby Jones used to play here quite a bit; he founded the Masters.” The back nine holes of the golf course opened in 1932, designed by golf course architect Charles W. Hall. In 1961, George Cobb redesigned the course and added the practice range.
Throughout the history of the club’s golf program, it has hosted the GSGA Georgia State Amateur Championship seven times. “We’re set to host that again in 2024,” Albertson says. “That’ll be the eighth time, tying us with the most of any club in Georgia.”
In its 112 years of existence, the club has gone through a variety of changes and updates to continue to provide the best for its members. A fire damaged the clubhouse in 1959, after which it was remodeled. The clubhouse’s most recent remodel took place in 1998 and enlarged the building to its current 50,000 square feet. “Even then, we don’t sit on our laurels,” Albertson explains. “We just completed a $2.5 million renovation to the fine dining space. That also included a new pool pavilion complex, including locker rooms, a full kitchen and new dining space at the pool.”
Though the club has made some changes over the years, its welcoming atmosphere remains steadfast. “Of course there’s little changes that happen anywhere, but I think it’s so special to me because it hasn’t really changed,” Steeves says. “It’s like going back home. I still see my parents’ friends and my grandmother’s friends playing bridge on Thursdays. You walk in, they know your name, my daughter hugs everybody. It’s an extension of our home and family.”
Membership information is available online at coosacountryclub.org. The club offers multiple levels of membership for those looking to join the Coosa family. “It’s a wonderful place to take a step back and enjoy the moment,” Steeves says. “When you’re there, you’re present. It’s convenient, it’s in the heart of town, it’s beautiful and historic. It’s just kind of a haven for me.”
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