AGCC Golf Shop history

1926 - Construction begins on the clubhouse & golf course

Western has been the site of many notable matches and tournaments throughout its history beginning with its inaugural match on April 28, 1927.

Indianwood quickly grew with the installation of a landing field for airplanes in 1928, and was the host of the Michigan Open in the same year.

The spotlight of the golf world turned to the little village of Lake Orion in 1930 when the Western Golf Association brought the third largest tournament in the world (at that time) to Indianwood.

The club became so successful that officials raised green fees in 1938 - $1.00 on weekends and 75 cents on weekdays.

A major change in Indianwood came in 1942 when businessman Carl Ruebelman bought the club and converted it to a private facility with all the amenities.

In May of 1945, the B.E. Taylor Company agreed to sell the Club to its members.

Until October of 1950, the Club had been re-incorporated under the name of the Western Lands Company and, after securing a new mortgage for $35,000, it then became, as it is known today, the Western Golf & Country Club.

The Club also decided to put the golf course to the test for the State's top golfers for the second time by submitting a bid for the 1951 Michigan Open.

On June 19, 1952 a new swimming pool and pool house opened.

The 1960's and 70's saw Indianwood slowly slide into oblivion in Detroit-area golf circles.

The dynamic turnaround for the club came on February 20, 1981.

Katie worked on the United States Women's Open in 1994 and son Keith spent many summers helping at the club while away from playing collegiate hockey at Lake Superior State University in Northern Michigan.

Keith has taken over the day to day operations, Kelly will be the 2012 US Senior Open Tournament Director and Kevin with his golf course construction background will be updating the “OLD” course, changes that the USGA has recommended for the championship.