History
This history was researched and compiled by Sandy Jensen, Sandy Saari, and Val Naber. Many records were destroyed in the 1991 fire. If you have historical photos or other Northfield golf memorabilia please contact us at Northfield Golf Club. The first movement was formed to organize a Northfield golf club in the mid 1920's. A golf club committee was formed, consisting of first President Dr. J.L. Haskins, Frank L. Clark, Oliver Machacek, J.J. Sletten, F. W. Shandorf, Alex Mackay, Jr., Dr. E. A. Vestling, Mr. E. B. Anderson, C.P. Carpenter, Miss Laura Baker, Mrs. May Davis, H. C. Nelson, and Harry M. Hutchinson. The committee leased the 70 acre Hollis tract along the Cannon River, south of town (NW of current Hwy. 3, Co. Rd. 1 intersection). A two-year lease at $5 per acre, with an option to buy at $90 an acre was executed. A nine hole course of 3,000 yards was laid out with the assistance of C. B. Anderson, a golf professional of Minneapolis. The course was laid out in March and read
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