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IS A PROUD MEMBER OF CITY PARKS ALLIANCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561497903924-BWTFG1CE10TFGIW4DUM1/FOLT.png Donald Ross FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE LEGACY TRAIL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561497939407-IU1WJBQKFMP05EGDLSGW/NGF.jpeg Donald Ross FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/timeline daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1378390230507-YG20BC9HG3FOSWQA08I5/Sarasota+Herald.jpeg Timeline 1886-Present Sarasota Herald, June 6, 1926. Image Courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1465147364881-8T8LB7MY0W1M252IU0Z9/n040291.jpg Timeline 1886-Present Sarasota Municipal Golf Course c.1926. Photograph courtesy of State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory Collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1498704686633-ETK8PPKYNVKLFLEV1SW9/New+Yorker.jpg Timeline 1886-Present Constantin Alajalov cover art, The New Yorker, September 4, 1948 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1385661265059-4WG7PRKDYS3L2GOYH19G/ASGCA.jpg Timeline 1886-Present The American Society of Golf Course Architects held its first annual meeting in Pinehurst on Dec. 5, 1947. Shown at that meeting (left to right) are: William P. Bell, Robert White, W.B. Langford, DONALD J. ROSS, ROBERT BRUCE HARRIS, Stanley Thompson, William F. Gordon, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., William Diddel, and Donald Ross Associate J.B. McGOVERN. ASGCA founders not present are Perry Maxwell, Jack Daray and Robert "Red" Lawrence. Image courtesy of ASGCA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1426433660161-Z2M2JFTOZRBKTZDBP2ZC/RawlsJameson.jpg Timeline 1886-Present 1955 Sarasota Open winner Betty Jameson tees off as 1956 Sarasota Open winner Betsy Rawls waits her turn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1465153017484-3TNHHSIYPN180CKMBTBJ/1960.jpg Timeline 1886-Present Circus Clown Paul Jerome takes a break from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Winter Headquarters across the street from Bobby Jones Golf Club in 1960. Photograph by Joseph Janney Steinmetz, courtesy of the Steinmetz Collection of the State Library and Archives of Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1465146459195-767J830L4NQD2J959M0A/1965.jpg Timeline 1886-Present Marblehead Golf Corporation, Sarasota Florida, 1965. Photograph courtesy of the State Library and Archives of Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1465142497370-QT3RFE7158ZQV2951KYP/image-asset.jpeg Timeline 1886-Present Guests at the putting green at the Holiday Lodge on the Gulf of Mexico, Longboat Key Florida. Photograph c. 1972 by Joseph Janney Steinmetz, courtesy of the Steinmetz Collection of the State Library and Archives of Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1410837093721-K18ZMWIXUMWG3BRL6DG0/Big+Night Timeline 1886-Present Big Night! (left to right) Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club Trustee and Board Treasurer Dan Smith, CPA; City of Sarasota Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Advisory Board Chair Millie Small; PGA Tour Professional and Major Champion Paul Azinger; Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club President Shawn Pierson; and Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club Trustee and Board Secretary George Martin, Esq. celebrate Sarasota City Commission unanimous vote to draft Resolution for the establishment of a Committee for the Master Plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club. Photo by former Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1507036717510-H826LN6OQ4H95YAXKXGL/2015+DCP+BootCamp.jpg Timeline 1886-Present Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club approached the City of Sarasota with an offer to sponsor children's golf camps at Bobby Jones Golf Club, and sponsored the first-ever Drive, Chip & Putt Boot Camp for Boys and Girls Ages 7 to 15. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416075882149-AU9Y6A9HEI37O23ZTKNA/BobbyBlue_icon_cmyk.png Timeline 1886-Present https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416075795153-4CBI8M4H6A2HDJZ693HR/GreenRoss_icon_.png Timeline 1886-Present https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416075952188-CSBFC5CVOKTPMAXMWBVT/Yellow_Gillespie_icon.png Timeline 1886-Present https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076010091-FA1ORRQMP8V9J3B1Z9E0/Red_Azinger_icon_.png Timeline 1886-Present https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561497470890-I3DLEWO4DQZYNLDGK84F/CPA.jpeg Timeline 1886-Present FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF CITY PARKS ALLIANCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561497511116-S7GGRHIB6DVAPD3TSJJW/FOLT.png Timeline 1886-Present FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE LEGACY TRAIL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561497576311-0B3UZ2VMFTVXG6BJT15L/NGF.jpeg Timeline 1886-Present FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. 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IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/valuesinitiatives daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1383360331807-RQIKAO3L0X8DKHIXXCK8/Bobby+Jones+Golf+Course.jpg Values Initiatives VINTAGE POSTCARD Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1383361180731-Y8EXOJ69JS03PDC84SQ9/Bobby+Jones+alligator2.jpeg Values Initiatives Vinatge Photograph, Bobby Jones Golf Club, courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076582918-83X7LDF5EDADFPDYZV3M/Bobby_icon_cmyk_white.jpg Values Initiatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561498782304-P1ZAYN8R9XJ5UAFM0XI4/CPA.jpeg Values Initiatives FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. 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IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/fieldnotes daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532198313820-VGWY96B4Q51U0PPKHTF7/Ross+FN+1.jpg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532198343786-VL7VYOJZVMZ2036LNX3I/Ross+FN+2.jpg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224371814-3WWNHPV5Y4MRFAVVDLJA/ROSS+FN+3.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224505977-YEBMX3ABTDHQDQRSPY3W/Ross+FN+4.jpg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224676705-Z8RQGZ2HUFNZWZDVF95S/ROSS+FN+5.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224704368-I9FUD5CZX82W2S9LH2X3/ROSS+FN+6.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224730926-EEAPB3AIFS9K7HIQ9AGN/ROSS+FN+7.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224769137-DY30GRL4HCX4XEG7MSU4/ROSS+FN+8.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224789507-7K7YYB3T28Z7CU6UUMNA/ROSS+FN+9.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224811314-9CNZQGLOHN1QL7XW5OOI/ROSS+FN+10.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1532224831477-B1Q0C25RMGSGRCP4OMH1/ROSS+FN+11.jpeg The Ross Field Notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/63359f12-3f7e-424c-b878-8e9252b4f638/GreenRoss_icon_.png The Ross Field Notes The Ross Initiative https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561498683920-OW20OB8U0IJHGSWN3NEX/CPA.jpeg The Ross Field Notes FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF CITY PARKS ALLIANCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561498713811-7EGDPQI9NLF6XM72UF4R/FOLT.png The Ross Field Notes FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE LEGACY TRAIL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561498745436-8KYDLPW954CY1LKWPE9P/NGF.jpeg The Ross Field Notes FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/inthenews daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1378390230507-YG20BC9HG3FOSWQA08I5/Sarasota+Herald.jpeg In the News 1900-Now Sarasota Herald, June 6, 1926. 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Photo Courtesy of Andrew Warfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/794ca0c5-0b3e-4a31-97f6-bdd8cb4a4ec3/Parliamentary+Pressure.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b978b86c-315d-4e2e-91b4-fc8f2a16ea35/Hole+2.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Some of the vegetation surrounding the course had to be trimmed back to provide wider pathways for spectators and golf carts. Image Courtesy The Concession Golf Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/31823f1f-61e6-4607-aae8-0a8be61862c6/Parking.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Attendees will park at the Premier Sports Campus and be shuttled to The Concession Golf Club. 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Photography Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/f180a170-0a45-4040-ae64-1cf2abd76f46/Bobby_Jones_Golf_Club3_t1100.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/02085710-891c-43b4-82f2-2b18b8a0c0fb/Bobby_Jones_Clubhouse_Rendering_t1100.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The proposed Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse features Old Florida architecture reminiscent of the original Gillespie Clubhouse. Courtesy Image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/8229e1fb-0234-4b7a-9f7a-5ad1270c7cd5/Bobby_Jones_Clubhouse_Balcony_t850.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The view from the outdoor dining balcony at the proposed new Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. Courtesy Image https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/74aaef52-656b-4cbd-8be5-f78f3f33b606/1.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Photograph courtesy Golfweek / Ben Jared/PGA tour via Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/dc5df8a3-0885-4124-ab76-c6b99f2ac704/3.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Paul Azinger and Dan Hicks on set during the second round of the 2019 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Photograph courtesy Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/caf0050b-daa5-4441-8a89-b1034bdb6567/4.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Mike Tirico and Paul Azinger. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek / ESPN) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/dacce38c-d6dd-4020-88db-b2082c1eee14/7.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Commentators Christina Kim and Charles Barkley look on during Capital One’s The Match IX at The Park West Palm on February 26, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images for The Match) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c541a47a-108d-42f5-a06a-0bd6f0246a6d/6.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out NBC’s golf broadcasters Johnny Miller, Paul Azinger, and Dan Hicks following Miller’s final live broadcast, the third round of the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek / Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/07e348d4-e0d6-4a7f-ae41-437337bca374/5.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Greg Norman, LIV Golf CEO, walks down the 18th fairway during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek / Francois Nel/Getty Images) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/26c5b297-ccf5-4faf-b6f6-4440081e5aaf/IMAGE+COURTESY+OF+GENE+POLLUX+.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Image Courtesy of Gene Pollux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/4450bdf9-2335-49d5-b2df-487e242209cf/BJ.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Robert Tyre “Bobby” Jones, Jr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/9010d4de-ab6b-4bca-962c-fab960446389/IMAGE+COURTESY+GENE+POLLUX+.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Image Courtesy of Gene Pollux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/d19c8555-027c-45f8-acd1-6ddd7e23c67c/COURTESY+OF+GENE+POLLUX+.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Image Courtesy of Gene Pollux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/d3e5860a-80f2-4b7e-a220-7bd1efe8834d/Bobby_Jones_-_Richard_Mandell_Watches_Sprigging_t1100.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The first green, No. 15, is sprigged at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/a83f1e65-f6bc-4cd7-b138-03ef49a663a0/Bobby_Jones_-_Richard_Mandell_Checking_Green_Grid_t850.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Mandell checks the drainage grid of the 13th green before it is sprigged. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/2fcce76e-f1d0-4533-ac34-7d008a240e2f/Bobby_Jones_-_Live_Oaks_t850.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Removal of multiple Brazilian pepper trees throughout Bobby Jones Golf Club revealed many stands of previously obscured live oaks. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/bf1c2017-c307-4f0f-8493-c31b53a3a775/01.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Contractor Jon F. Swift of Sarasota is proposing an Old Florida design for the Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. Courtesy rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/6127a463-cf6e-41c0-8cb6-44ebfd507a70/02.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The proposed two-story Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse as viewed from the ninth green. The two-story structure's golf shop and offices would be to the left and restaurant above the cart barn to the right. Courtesy rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/2006e54d-790c-4223-894d-92fa3c0da432/03.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The view from the outdoor dining balcony at the proposed new Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. Courtesy rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1bf3e468-7fc8-4fd5-b31f-bc903ebb2843/Site.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Rendering of proposed Clubhouse courtesy Fawley Bryant Architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/87d4e07a-871a-4bc4-90e7-266c62b9772e/Entry.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Rendering of proposed Clubhouse Entry showing temporary Clubhouse to the right. Courtesy Fawley Bryant Architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/5e0e033a-1835-4ab2-ad56-e93d33986be3/Clubhouse.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Photograph of the Gillespie Sarasota Golf Club clubhouse c. 1905-1923. Rendering of proposed Clubhouse courtesy Fawley Bryant Architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/f80f023f-6251-4dc9-a990-3fe91659ae01/Gator.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/388865a6-1b5d-4268-8aef-51aa4112157a/Bobby_Jones_Master_Plan_t1100.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/beb40594-a059-49e5-8427-472096d42c4f/Short+Course.png In the News 1900-Now - The Gillespie Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/553b16d6-2612-46d4-9be8-3d6f2fd2cac9/RossCourse_Scorecard_t850.jpg In the News 1900-Now The scorecard with all yardages for the restored Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. The back tees have been extended nearly 500 yards longer than the original Donald Ross layout. Image Courtesy Richard Mandell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/0682f650-4b07-471b-b207-ef1f7bbae8e5/Bobby_Jones_workers_t850.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Workers apply water to freshly sodded areas at Bobby Jones Golf Course. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/bcb25f93-e584-48c7-a814-97cd1a93f48a/Bobby_Jones_Sprinklers_t850.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Irrigation is running on several holes of the back 9 at Bobby Jones Golf Course since some fairways have been sprigged. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/4317057a-91f0-4343-bb54-82f0ed287156/AW.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Water management is a key factor during reconstruction of the Bobby Jones Golf Course both to prevent the formerly frequent flooding of the course and for the adjacent nature park. The entire project is designed to purify water flowing through the site through natural filtration. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c9fe7650-7a9f-41bd-99ea-9bc5a87d111d/CCFD203E-43D6-494D-9C34-E77C865EB9A2_t850.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Sprigging of grass has begun in the back nine of the Bobby Jones Golf Course as areas of green are starting to become visible on the portion of the course near 17th Street. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c51b0c6a-97a8-4d8e-9177-59227789ba73/D5EC6C4E-857F-419C-B49C-5C5C80D9F98F_t850.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The practice range at the Bobby Jones Golf Course is surrounded by a stream that feeds water into the nature park adjacent to the golf course. Courtesy photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/015fd2ff-63f2-435f-a679-e7a5d76e893a/408331_standard_IlANyBV_t1100.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/a807a36c-6b0d-491e-8550-d60f8ca7abcc/The+Donald+Ross+layout+of+the+Bobby+Jones+Golf+Complex+shows+the+original+18+holes+that+are+being+restored+by+golf+course+architect+Richard+Mandell.+%28Courtesy+image%29.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The Donald Ross layout of the Bobby Jones Golf Complex shows the original 18 holes that are being restored by golf course architect Richard Mandell. Image Courtesy of Tufts Archives, Givens Memorial Library, Pinehurst NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c1634f4b-879b-402b-a234-d6aa1120a885/Hole+No.+1+layout+by+Donald+Ross.+%28Courtesy+image%29.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Hole No. 1 layout by Donald Ross. Image Courtesy of Tufts Archives, Givens Memorial Library, Pinehurst NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/8576573e-d2a4-406f-bd82-8be03fa8edf5/Hundreds+of+trees+planted+since+the+Bobby+Jones+Golf+Complex+first+opened+have+been+removed%2C+but+hundreds+of+original+live+oaks+and+others+remain.+%28Andrew+Warfield%29.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Hundreds of trees planted since the Bobby Jones Golf Complex first opened have been removed, but hundreds of original live oaks and others remain. Photograph by Andrew Warfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/565f757e-091c-47f7-868d-8fc510911b21/BJ+2022.07.24.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/ba3bab51-6ee4-497d-b52c-bc1d657369fc/City.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b7d58628-b45d-4f0a-b598-cd1b5d63ae0f/More.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/e00e6891-9171-453a-a4a9-8694b953afa2/Old.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The old granite tee markers from the American and British courses at Bobby Jones Golf Complex have been removed and lie in the parking area. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/46c7f3b1-45e4-4ec6-8111-092e16dd3c14/Culverts.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Large culverts await installation as part of the drainage improvements at the Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/4bdb4af3-e943-48c1-a885-6a885bc315ca/Martin.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/a752fba9-7c48-40a6-a460-a5b86156d727/378717_standard_t1100.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/ae4f0742-dc67-4a74-b2a7-1928bbe6f61a/Mayor+Erik+Arroyo+speaks+to+the+assembled+crowd..jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks to the assembled crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/5606df37-3a01-4b30-b49f-82e7ee09c10d/RM.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Richard Mandell speaking about himself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/0de05124-8340-4866-90e9-91cc66c00e4a/Renovation.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out This City Invitation advertises a “renovation”…that is NOT what the City Commission directed and is NOT what we support. We advocate for the RESTORATION of the HISTORIC 1925 DONALD ROSS Course at BOBBY JONES Golf Club, in accordance with the ORIGINAL 1925 Donald Ross Plans, Field Notes and Specifications, and in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s RESTORATION Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b7b572a5-238e-49d9-84ca-8ec02ac1d1a2/359148_standard.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The City has selected a 27-hole design for renovating Bobby Jones, but officials have not yet decided whether to partner with a private management company on operating the facility. File Image Courtesy Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/3578c5ae-4461-4075-a971-63badf83b245/Sarasota%E2%80%99s+Bobby+Jones+Golf+Complex+KIM+DOLEATTO.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Sarasota’s Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Photograph by Kim Doleatto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/21aaa471-db51-4408-a08f-d786b9a38280/90.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out In 2020, Sarasota city commissioners voted for a Bobby Jones Golf Club design that features 27 holes of golf, including the original 1925 course. The new plan also includes nature paths and other outdoor activities. Photograph by Daylina Miller, WUSF Public Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b0baaae5-3ed8-4b24-bfd8-170a86420795/Kim+Doleatto.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The nature trails at Sarasota’s Bobby Jones Golf Club are open to the public until extensive renovations start this fall. IMAGE: KIM DOLEATTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1d45d8df-9f01-4b29-a821-77d403c9681e/5IYHSU2Z3JDWZLTJXPLZ63JJSU.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out The clubhouse at the city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Club was torn down recently. Photographs Courtesy of City of Sarasota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/f75bcf00-d7f2-4218-985d-6fd6cd02174f/203842773_4499075190104936_4983992249695363488_n.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1575068465691-SF3SYC3GSZT3MI3V1H62/OPTION+1.jpeg In the News 1900-Now Option 1: Image courtesy City of Sarasota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/5567dd84-7068-4b03-a2da-f3ae04489087/BJGC.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/81550879-bbd5-48d0-b8e1-a9df93adab4e/CC.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1575069034372-RU860B5XXI2804E9PAOX/OPTION+2.jpeg In the News 1900-Now Option 2: Image courtesy city of Sarasota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/714a9c85-1fef-40fe-9bb4-1d4f0c9f488d/BJGC.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1575068583767-UNSF5AUQUNOZGEIPFNI6/OPTION%2B3.jpg In the News 1900-Now Option 3: The proposal for parkland at Bobby Jones with the most radical changes eliminates none regulation holes from the course and places a greater emphasis on natural features. Image courtesy city of Sarasota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/08b96211-0988-4c6e-81e5-a60f63621618/AA.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/471658d4-5a63-41b5-815c-fdc7f89ab850/Option+D.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Golf architect Richard Mandell produced this design outlining the potential configuration of a 36-hole Bobby Jones facility. Image courtesy city of Sarasota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1568509464693-4F8CQQ3O4DWZZUAHQNXE/Screen+Shot+2019-09-14+at+9.03.38+PM.png In the News 1900-Now Archive Photograph Courtesy Herald-Tribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1563474113808-4UY0F7CFX3KIY73ZTMP8/SO.png In the News 1900-Now If it undertakes the 45-hole project, the city estimates it would close the Bobby Jones complex in April 2020 and reopen in October 2021. Photograph courtesy of Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1563472500455-QI6X0YNBJ1PLA7JHND2Q/Screen+Shot+2019-07-18+at+1.36.54+PM.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1563466832693-FLBA7DYQGZSQEUTJXXI3/SRQ.png In the News 1900-Now PHOTO COURTESY BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1563469988573-Z0IOS04E5ZTU6OAOWXFZ/HT+STAFF+PHOTO+Mike+Lang.jpeg In the News 1900-Now The Bobby Jones Golf Course is a 45-hole municipal golf course operated by the City of Sarasota. The city is exploring with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast a plan to preserve the 300 acres as open space. Herald-Tribune staff photo / Mike Lang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1560860671069-DVJ3MA6EP9KWJ0J3Z8IF/WTSP.png In the News 1900-Now Photograph Courtesy WTSP News Channel 10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1551116503898-IXBXCT3UYR3934ATOMR2/BJGC+12.11.2018+HT+Mike+Lang.png In the News 1900-Now Bobby Jones Golf Club is a 45-hole municipal facility operated by the city of Sarasota. Officials hope redesigned courses will reverse a trend of fewer rounds being played at the 92-year-old venue. Photograph by Mike Lang Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1550798683624-ZF1ZUZTY64K8BS8WAT49/BJGC+Observer+12.28.2018.png In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1544673664327-BW9VQRX4SHAJM1HUJUSF/CC.png In the News 1900-Now Golf architect Richard Mandell discusses the proposed improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday. Photograph Courtesy of Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540679247958-TP3IJQRH6XL8FEDFI2C2/Azinger+NBC.png In the News 1900-Now PAUL AZINGER on NBC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540678869064-IOT0V6Y2TN72I3D5D3Y6/PAUL+AZINGER+GETTY.jpg In the News 1900-Now PAUL AZINGER Photograph Courtesy of Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540678976636-VLQMDZSK79ISW5JS7G3P/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now PAUL AZINGER Photograph Courtesy of the Golf Channel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1530367026261-AHQOU1CYPL9S0INNV7BD/182471_standard.jpeg.png In the News 1900-Now Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 Million in investments in the last 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY of The Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1520864608041-1952BL8M94CPX5H9KRFD/YOUROBSERVER.jpg In the News 1900-Now Photograph Courtesy YourObserver.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1520864261166-AWPWUD79QE1B5UEJEW89/YOUROBSERVERMARCH2018.png In the News 1900-Now MANAGING AN AGING BOBBY JONES AND CONTINUING TO DRAW GOLFERS HAS PROVEN CHALLENGING, CITY STAFF SAID. Photograph courtesy YourObserver.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1520864744715-S8862YBV0V2FIK6VA1K9/164101_standard.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1506697961315-8FDMV7P01G9O4745T32A/131898_standard.jpeg.png In the News 1900-Now Golf architect Richard Mandell said most of the infrastructure at Bobby Jones's long outlived its recommended lifespan. Photograph courtesy of The Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1506698189172-TRRIWYNEBBQ8RVMIQQET/132135_standard.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1506377596759-GGGUC67IPKGZ8JRB7UKL/20278851E.jpg In the News 1900-Now A golfer plays on the American course at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. A consultant's plan to improve the 1920s municipal golf course comes with a $21.6 million cost and various suggestions on how to proceed with some of the improvements. Photo Courtesy Sarasota Herald-Tribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1506377817863-DIG440RLGOBFPWHAJGS0/20278870E.jpg In the News 1900-Now A golfer chips onto the green with the clubhouse in the background at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Consultant and golf architect Richard Mandell said much of the municipal course and its facilities are long past their expected 30-year lifespan. Photo Courtesy Sarasota Herald-Tribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1506699474407-5GD3TZSCC639G333AI4R/130027_standard.jpeg.png In the News 1900-Now The Sixth Hole at the Bobby Jones Golf Course in Sarasota gave up about a dozen balls in Hurricane Irma's winds. Photograph courtesy of Bobby Jones Golf Club and the Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1499973550088-73CUAAEXOJK5J29EI9HD/image-asset.png In the News 1900-Now City staff thinks officials have to spend money to make money at Bobby Jones. Photograph courtesy of the Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1499973439902-FSJWPMCUUHVW2KR0K4M2/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495978940602-PD5NPYCCAT94SPHM3G36/image-asset.png In the News 1900-Now A Master Plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF YOUROBSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495978052720-8T6NAL68HIRCT6UMI6IM/114366_standard.png In the News 1900-Now The City is exploring the possibility of making significant improvements to the municipal golf course. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF YOUROBERSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495976066336-PHMCKQVCCL9AGABRDCNM/106424_standard.jpeg In the News 1900-Now Richard Mandell is finalizing a master plan for the entirety of the city-owned golf facility. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF YOUROBERSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495977415100-9J1CY45RYWWI8XT9CZMX/image-asset.png In the News 1900-Now Richard Mandell PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF YOUROBERSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1486343561333-6KVUUT036S6Z2VVCY48M/DRS+February+4+2017 In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1466701740153-GGOULLO69IPYKLGNF4KN/image-asset.png In the News 1900-Now The City has budgeted $300,000 to replace the American Course greens at Bobby Jones Golf Club, dipping into funds reserved for replacing the facility's aging clubhouse. Photograph Courtesy of the Sarasota Observer YourObserver.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495980657264-HVYTEWC2GNOQ9YCL01HL/64741_standard.jpeg In the News 1900-Now GRAPHIC COURTESY OF YOUROBSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1462760865639-MZK7HEEXRPVTTUNKFFB2/MIKELANG.HT In the News 1900-Now Mote Marine researchers from left, intern Marzie Wafapoor, staff scientist Jim Locascio, staff scientist Nate Brennan and intern Greer Babbe, close a seine net as they sample fish in the Main B Canal, alongside Bobby Jones Golf Course on Tuesday in Sarasota. Mote researchers are conducting a survey of fish in man-made canals in the Phillippi Creek drainage basin in Sarasota County. Mike Lang Photograph courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1462759757149-Y8UUVDGA41U1IEXP0WRI/H-T+Archive In the News 1900-Now The starter's shack for the American and British courses at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota. Herald-Tribune Archive Photograph courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1462757584075-ZPDP90UISOWOT8D1PEVV/Dan+Wagner+Photograph+courtesy+of+Sarasota+Herald-Tribune In the News 1900-Now Golfers play on the American course at Bobby Jones Golf Complex on Monday. Photographer: Dan Wagner Photograph courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1462757915319-UCOMIC5J4OG829LF8YGC/DanWager In the News 1900-Now The clubhouse restaurant at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Photographer: Dan Wagner. Photograph courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1462757812395-7UOL3VJ2JGJPUJWL2C0D/Dan.Wagner In the News 1900-Now The clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Photographer: Dan Wagner courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475117654564-CK6YJB2PJR3WN98M6JIC/Paul.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1507036591312-JG7C5ASCNRBDAQRVXRUA/2015+DCP+BootCamp.jpg In the News 1900-Now Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club approached the City of Sarasota with an offer to sponsor children's golf camps at Bobby Jones Golf Club, and sponsored the first-ever Drive, Chip & Putt Boot Camp for Boys and Girls Ages 7 to 15. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1435941970560-JR55NNGFXAPVDBZDNVY1/Obeserver.png In the News 1900-Now The municipal facility has become an issue for the city as revenues decline and cost of managing aging infrastructure grow. The study committee will research potential solutions to that problem. Photo Courtesy YourObserver.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1436898735887-KOVVBHFKDO6NGTZS896C/Bobby+Jones+Open+2015+Champion+Adam+Schenk+flanked+by+club+Assistant+Pro+Dan+Bailey+and+Head+PGA+Pro+Christian+Martin In the News 1900-Now Bobby Jones Open 2015 Champion Adam Schenk flanked by club Assistant Pro Dan Bailey and Head PGA Pro Christian Martin. Photo courtesy Sarasota Herald-Tribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1436899229708-X7EFO5DBW2Y2K4XVE23J/SchenkPutt In the News 1900-Now Adam Schenk watches his $4,000 putt roll toward the cup. Tom Balog Photo Courtesy Sarasota Herald-Tribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1415200823260-EOSDXRCWZCN0PE0LNP2J/bilde.jpeg In the News 1900-Now Don Perron, right, of Sarasota, practices for a tournament in September at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota. A local not-for-profit group, Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, is making a plea to the city for improvements at the only municipal golf course in Sarasota. Photograph by Mike Lang courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540673851990-M7XLS6D6ANM3C9B1MCG3/Daniele-Liddell.jpg In the News 1900-Now Daniele Liddell chips onto the 15th green at the British Course of Bobby Jones Golf Club Saturday. Photograph by Tom Balog Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540673985585-B9KFHBSWN0URQF7L4TLO/Joyce-Gunby.jpg In the News 1900-Now Joyce Gunby. Photograph by Tom Balog Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540674056182-68PI0I23RJ7Z4INXPO4E/Kathy-Westlund.jpg In the News 1900-Now Kathy Westlund hits her tee shot on No.16. Photograph by Tom Balog Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540675122144-1AP4688QE7FHLHA751FO/Amy-Palladino.jpg In the News 1900-Now Amy Palladino. Photograph by Tom Balog Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1540675227267-2QQDS1ZHJ9VBAWLKEB4N/ChrisMartin.jpg In the News 1900-Now Chris Martin. Photograph by Tom Balog Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1412774909211-TIBPS3AN1ZIM6IEEAFQL/MikeLang+SHT In the News 1900-Now The starter's shack for the American and British courses at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota. A local not-for-profit group, Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, is making a plea to the city for improvements at the only municipal golf course in Sarasota. Photography by Mike Lang Courtesy of Sarasota Herald-Trribune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1410843675973-2UGIMELVZ2G916LP4UJU/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now Master of Ceremonies Jules Brazil presents Bobby Jones with a 1926 Pierce Arrow on behalf of the City of Sarasota in a Welcome Home celebration of Jones' unprecedented (British) Open Championship victory as an American amateur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1567472363456-NMQD5M8AAXX6Z2HDMFIU/HT+.png In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500830524225-43HD4V7AHLR60M775BQQ/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547131102510-34W28V1N1Y4E96QPX1UT/Harbert.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547172519239-51CNQB5S2IIGAVY3ZGFF/Jack+Burke+Sr.jpeg In the News 1900-Now 1941 Senior PGA Champion John Joseph “Jack” Burke, Sr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547172288473-F6GB3QVWFYLBXYUHFWAV/Otto+G.Hackbarth+July+16+1921.jpeg In the News 1900-Now 1940 Senior PGA Champion Otto Gustave Albert Hackbarth on July 21, 1921 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1489780672641-INZHY5S4BI09A9B5GZ0O/GJ-WH.jpg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524426064-RN521EX31EXQ55K5R6J7/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524365324-PZW93V1YCI14GRK5K4DL/220px-WesFerrellGoudeycard.jpg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524170121-7QRN7EX4YJSZ8LFKFSJ1/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524092896-ENNMUARJIUU0QBAVE9SV/image-asset.jpeg In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1465153817697-X55WTLFCQB5SQGX86YV1/BabeRuth.jpg In the News 1900-Now MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1936 - Babe Ruth drives at The Donald Ross Course No. 1 Tee, 415 Yards, Par 4. Photograph courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources. Bobby Jones Golf Club Manager, Head Professional and President of the PGA of America George R. Jacobus admires the Babe’s left-handed follow-through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547187857524-5EYKTGQX0186YFCLUEGL/Babe+Ruth+golfing.jpg In the News 1900-Now Sunday, February 2, 1936. On the 415 Yard, First Tee of the Donald Ross Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club, and ready for their 11:30 AM Tee Time in the 1936 National Baseball Players Tournament, left to right: In the background, Atlanta Journal sportswriter, Georgia State Golf Association Hall of Fame member and Bobby Jones biographer and chronicler Oscar Bane “O. B.” Keeler (1882-1950); PGA of America Hall of Fame member; Bobby Jones Golf Club managing golf professional, legendary Ridgewood Country Club head professional (1919-1965), longest-serving President of the PGA of America (1932-1939) and “golf czar” for Major League Baseball (1934-1965) George R. Jacobus (1898-1965); Cleveland Indians right-handed pitching star George Willis Hudlin (1906-2002); Cincinnati Reds two-time World Series champion and six-time All-Star pitcher Samuel Paul Derringer (1906-1987); Baseball Hall of Fame left fielder Henry Emmett “Heinie” Manush (1901-1971); three-time Boston Red Sox World Series champion and four-time New York Yankees World Series champion, Baseball Hall of Fame member, and Major League Baseball All-Century and All-Time teams member George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., (1895-1948). At far right is an individual for you to identify (Bobby Jones Golf Club Caddy Master Ray Jamieson? Assistant Professional Al Nelson?). In the background, right, in dark-banded light fedora, is legendary sportswriter and poet Henry Grantland Rice (1880-1954) who wrote, …”not that you won or lost - But how you played the Game.” Between Ruth and the unidentified gentleman, in spectator background, in full-length overcoat, appears to be Hearst Newspapers sports columnist Henry McLemore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1507036983427-SIMCKI7DI4QVFK0JGI19/Tilly+12-23-35.jpg In the News 1900-Now Just before Christmas 1935, Alfred Warren "Tillie" Tillinghast (1876-1942) visited Bobby Jones Golf Club and wrote this report letter to PGA President (and Bobby Jones Golf Club head professional) George J. Jacobus, with recommendations for improvements to the Donald Ross Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Tillinghast designed legendary golf courses including Baltusrol Golf Club, Bethpage State Park, Winged Foot Golf Club, Newport Country Club (with Ross) and Ridgewood Country Club (summer course of BJGC professional Jacobus). Tillie was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475284601940-44ETICZQGVK0CZ1LMJX4/Revolt+1935.jpg In the News 1900-Now "COLLECTS SARASOTA OPEN CROWN" SARASOTA, FLA., DEC.11 -- Johnny Revolta, P.G.A. champion, during his par shattering round 65 here this afternoon, which gave him a 274 for 72 hole play and first place money in the new Sarasota $2,000 Open golf tournament. The Miami Biltmore pro, who recently lost the playoff to Bobby Cruickshank, Richmond, Va, pro in Orlando $2,000 Open, broke the course record 66, set by Alvin Krueger, Beloit, Wis., here yesterday. Krueger led Sarasota Open up to the 69th hole. From George Hammond, Sarasota, Fla. WINS SARASOTA OPEN TITLE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/94914e40-6f2f-403e-b7fb-f730d62c2c95/BC.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland’s 5’-5” Robert Allan “Wee Bobby” Cruickshank on the tee, as 6’-1” Texan John Byron Nelson, Jr., former Assistant Professional to George Jacobus at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey, and Bobby Jones Golf Club Managing Professional George Richard Jacobus, Jr., in plus-fours, follow the flight of Bobby’s ball. Cruickshank had famously tied Bobby Jones for the lead after 72 holes in the 1923 U.S. Open Championship at Inwood Country Club, and tied with after 17 holes of the playoff, before losing to Jones on the 90th hole played. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500856549996-VG6TNUEUJUSBOSCMVPWJ/Runyan.jpg In the News 1900-Now P.G.A. CHAMPION AT SARASOTA Paul Runyan., White Plains, N.Y.; former P.G.A. champion, drives off at the start of the second round of 18 holes here today in the new Sarasota $2,000 Open golf tournament which has 127 entries. At the left is George Jacobus, president P.G.A. (white suit) attending tournament, and with him Wiffy Cox, well known pro. Photograph 12-10-35 by George Hammond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475285317108-6ZWTF1GH7HZ0BVZLVYSO/Krueger.jpg In the News 1900-Now "HE CAN GROOVE 'EM, NOW. Alvin Kreuger, Beloit, Wisc., Pro Baseball pitcher who doubles in golf, grooved his efforts recently to lead the field in the Sarasota, Fla., $2,000 Open golf tournament with a 67, four under par, for the first round. Krueger is a lead-off specialist, having paced the National Open field to the first turn at Oakmont last June." ACME. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500862965325-KLO76PFW20MXZ9Q67GUV/Zell+Eaton.jpg In the News 1900-Now NEW PRO TAKES LESSON AT SARASOTA Zell Eaton, Oklahoma City, Okla., former Western Amateur champion who made his debut as a pro in Orlando Open last week, takes lessons in putting during new Sarasota $2,000 Open in play here now. Instructing are left to right, Johnny Revolta, P.G.A. champion, Horton Smith, Oak Park, Ill., and Al Krueger, Beloit, Wis., all pros. Photograph by Gerry Swinehart, Sarasota, Fla., 12-10-35. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475285656548-K1W6G0N4E2BA98YMKTAN/Water.jpg In the News 1900-Now "SHARPENS BATTING EYE AT SARASOTA OPEN. Paul Waner, of the "Poison Twins" that being to the Pittsburgh Pirates, sharpens his eye before winter training begins for his club this season with a little putting. Waner is competing in the new Sarasota, Fla., $2,000 Open golf tournament." ACME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/73a2f437-7b09-449d-97ff-18c22efe9b05/Sarasota+Daily+Times+12.17.1925.png In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out Sarasota Daily Times December 17, 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548030111369-0SYBUFXRVLUGPBTXE1CG/Tampa+1900.jpeg In the News 1900-Now At the Tampa Bay Golf Club, January 1900. Standing center, in Glengarry cap with clan badge and golf clubs, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and (Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. Standing to Gillespie’s right, W. E. Burlock, Jr. golf writer; Tom Dunn, of Musselburgh, Scotland, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Seated, left to right, Tampa Bay Golf Club professional Harry Rawlins former caddie, Royal Isle of Wight Club; Willie Smith of Dundee, Scotland, 1899 United States Open champion and 1988 Western Open champion; George Low, Sr. of Carnoustie, Scotland, 1899 U.S. Open runner-up. Also present, City of Tampa Mayor Frank Clayton Bowyer; and Tampa Bay Hotel manager A. E. Dick. Photograph courtesy Tampa Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b2892e0a-5a5c-4f75-a77d-56a01906f5ea/TBH.jpg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out “No Loafing Allowed” at the Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club house. Morton Freeman Plant (1852-1918) in sombrero, Plant System financier and railroad, steamship and hotel magnate, co-owner of the Major League Baseball National League Philadelphia Phillies, son of Plant System founder Henry Bradley Plant. Standing under the sign in Glengary bonnet with clan badge and ribbons is Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie (1852-1923) of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. To Gillespie’s left is West Florida Golf Association manager, Scottish golf professional and course designer Tom Dunn (1849-1902). Seated behind Plant with pith helmet is Tampa Bay Hotel manager A.E. Dick. Seated with hands clasped on knee, in Jeff cap, is Tampa Bay Hotel golf links professional Harry Rawlins (1876-1934). To Harry’s left in soft fedora is 1899 United States Open Champion and 1899 Western Open Champion Willie Smith (1876-1916). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029966505-S089797E9ICILRURBX5J/Gillespie+Willie+Smith+L.Servos+A.E.Dick+Tom+Dunn+at+Tampa+1900.jpeg In the News 1900-Now In Glengarry bonnet, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota; in tartan Jeff cap Willie Smith of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion,; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905); in tweed bunnet, A. E. Dick, Tampa Bay Hotel manager; and in fur felt fedora, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer Tom Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. Tampa Golf Club, 1900. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029808748-MK4TUWX5Z8IUEATYYPJG/Tom+Dunn+Tampa+1900.jpeg In the News 1900-Now On the tee is Tom Dunn (1849-1902), of Musselburgh, manager of the West Florida Golf Association. Dunn finished 6th in the 1868 Open Championship as an amateur; and top ten four of eight appearances; turned professional in 1869 as green-keeper and club-maker at North Berwick and in 1870 moved to London Scottish Golf Club, Wimbledon; and in 1889 to Biarritz, France. In 1894, won the Championship of America at St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers, New York. Claimed to have laid out 137 golf courses. Son of Willie Dunn, who competed in the 2nd Open Championship in 1861, finishing 7th. Brother of Willie Dunn, Jr., 1895 finished US Open runner-up, professional at Westward Ho!, Biarritz, Newport Country Club and Ardsley Country Club; designer of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Maidstone Club and and Apawamis Club; club maker and designer, inventing the aluminum-clad “indestructible driver and developed praline use in woods and putters. Tom Dunn’s two sons were also noted golf professionals and course designers, in the Netherlands. Far left, in homburg hat, with golf club: A. E. Dick, manager of the Tampa Bay Hotel.. To his left is Harry Rawlins, Tampa Bay Golf links professional, and brother of Horace Rawlins, winner of the inaugural 1895 United States Open Championship at Newport. Tall gentleman in rear in peacoat, is Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Far right is Willie Smith (1876-1916) of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion, by 11 strokes (a record broken by Tiger Woods 101 years later). Finished Top Ten in eight of ten US Opens played, 1898-1908. Champion of inaugural Western Open if 1899. Willie’s older brother Alex won the US Open in 1906 and 1910, and younger brother, PGA Hall of Fame member Macdonald was US Open runner-up in 1930 and Open Championship runner-up in 1930 and 1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/00cacf61-646b-4918-ae43-9166e239bd6b/TAMPA+GOLF+LINKS+1899.jpeg In the News 1900-Now - Make it stand out JOHN HAMILTON GILLESPIE design of Tampa Golf Links, Tampa Bay Hotel, commissioned by Henry Plant in 1897. Now the The University of Tampa campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029856681-V5YLP9W016WIDASERDM1/Gillespie+No.+15.png In the News 1900-Now John Hamilton Gillespie drives on No. 2 tee at Tampa Bay Hotel golf links. Behind Gillespie, over his right shoulder, is 1899 United States Open Champ Willie Smith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076731689-PQPDB9JX71LYR45149JQ/BobbyBlue_icon_cmyk.png In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076749403-9K1RVKBYTTEHRXDUD6SC/GreenRoss_icon_.png In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076765494-9KF77TANEFMFLREPLY5J/Yellow_Gillespie_icon.png In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076782641-BAZOS9EIP5LSJKZFV2NY/Red_Azinger_icon_.png In the News 1900-Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561499147108-DMJBXGR8BAHY29ZEE4DE/CPA.jpeg In the News 1900-Now FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF CITY PARKS ALLIANCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561499254571-BC3LE5BT5329UOUK9YD8/FOLT.png In the News 1900-Now FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE LEGACY TRAIL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561499388990-1D12ABSZDRO7FG6QZROQ/NGF.jpeg In the News 1900-Now FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/2011-the-friends-era daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/ff60dc7d-61a7-4e01-8fd4-9b7a97a4ad8f/Concession+Clubhouse.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The Concession Golf Club is hosting the Senior PGA Championship April 16-19. Image Courtesy of The Concession Golf Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/d18af0e6-f5cf-4ead-b31c-2698dd47db13/Erin+Duggan.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Erin Duggan is president and CEO of Visit Sarasota County. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/79b18a33-8463-4930-84f2-1eba8a22dc4d/Liz+Alpert+Grills+Jerry+Fogle.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Commisisoner Liz Alpert (right) questions Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle during the hearing about the Bobby Jones clubhouse design as Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch looks on. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Warfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/794ca0c5-0b3e-4a31-97f6-bdd8cb4a4ec3/Parliamentary+Pressure.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b978b86c-315d-4e2e-91b4-fc8f2a16ea35/Hole+2.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Some of the vegetation surrounding the course had to be trimmed back to provide wider pathways for spectators and golf carts. Image Courtesy The Concession Golf Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/31823f1f-61e6-4607-aae8-0a8be61862c6/Parking.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Attendees will park at the Premier Sports Campus and be shuttled to The Concession Golf Club. Image Courtesy of The Concession Golf Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/29d42a12-d2d6-49ce-8c40-39c09c5ddb77/Bobby_Jones_One-Story_Schematic_t1100.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out A schematic drawing of a one-story clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Rendering courtesy City of Sarasota https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/86cb7bd6-62c8-4692-b115-f664d6bcd86b/Proforma.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b6452f6e-670b-4688-9c6b-b7c981069280/BJ.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/04cb238e-1b1f-4176-a345-b975872f0929/Photograph+by+James+Gilbert+courtesy+Links+Magazine.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Photograph of Paul Azinger by James Gilbert courtesy Links Magazine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/040ccaba-7a31-42ce-8ec0-e05ca9c126f5/Screenshot+2024-11-17+at+12.37.07+PM.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Paul Azinger photograph courtesy Getty Images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/dc7b09f7-255e-40cb-8914-a1d806bec6f6/Screenshot+2024-11-17+at+12.37.26+PM.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out September 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Paul Azinger holds up a fish at the lake near the 14th hole during the foursomes match play of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club. Photography Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/f180a170-0a45-4040-ae64-1cf2abd76f46/Bobby_Jones_Golf_Club3_t1100.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/02085710-891c-43b4-82f2-2b18b8a0c0fb/Bobby_Jones_Clubhouse_Rendering_t1100.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The proposed Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse features Old Florida architecture reminiscent of the original Gillespie Clubhouse. Courtesy Image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/8229e1fb-0234-4b7a-9f7a-5ad1270c7cd5/Bobby_Jones_Clubhouse_Balcony_t850.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The view from the outdoor dining balcony at the proposed new Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. Courtesy Image https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/74aaef52-656b-4cbd-8be5-f78f3f33b606/1.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Photograph courtesy Golfweek / Ben Jared/PGA tour via Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/dc5df8a3-0885-4124-ab76-c6b99f2ac704/3.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Paul Azinger and Dan Hicks on set during the second round of the 2019 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Photograph courtesy Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/caf0050b-daa5-4441-8a89-b1034bdb6567/4.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Mike Tirico and Paul Azinger. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek / ESPN) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/dacce38c-d6dd-4020-88db-b2082c1eee14/7.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Commentators Christina Kim and Charles Barkley look on during Capital One’s The Match IX at The Park West Palm on February 26, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images for The Match) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c541a47a-108d-42f5-a06a-0bd6f0246a6d/6.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out NBC’s golf broadcasters Johnny Miller, Paul Azinger, and Dan Hicks following Miller’s final live broadcast, the third round of the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek / Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/07e348d4-e0d6-4a7f-ae41-437337bca374/5.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Greg Norman, LIV Golf CEO, walks down the 18th fairway during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photograph courtesy Golfweek / Francois Nel/Getty Images) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/26c5b297-ccf5-4faf-b6f6-4440081e5aaf/IMAGE+COURTESY+OF+GENE+POLLUX+.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Image Courtesy of Gene Pollux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/4450bdf9-2335-49d5-b2df-487e242209cf/BJ.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Robert Tyre “Bobby” Jones, Jr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/9010d4de-ab6b-4bca-962c-fab960446389/IMAGE+COURTESY+GENE+POLLUX+.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Image Courtesy of Gene Pollux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/d19c8555-027c-45f8-acd1-6ddd7e23c67c/COURTESY+OF+GENE+POLLUX+.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Image Courtesy of Gene Pollux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/d3e5860a-80f2-4b7e-a220-7bd1efe8834d/Bobby_Jones_-_Richard_Mandell_Watches_Sprigging_t1100.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The first green, No. 15, is sprigged at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/a83f1e65-f6bc-4cd7-b138-03ef49a663a0/Bobby_Jones_-_Richard_Mandell_Checking_Green_Grid_t850.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Mandell checks the drainage grid of the 13th green before it is sprigged. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/2fcce76e-f1d0-4533-ac34-7d008a240e2f/Bobby_Jones_-_Live_Oaks_t850.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Removal of multiple Brazilian pepper trees throughout Bobby Jones Golf Club revealed many stands of previously obscured live oaks. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/bf1c2017-c307-4f0f-8493-c31b53a3a775/01.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Contractor Jon F. Swift of Sarasota is proposing an Old Florida design for the Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. Courtesy rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/6127a463-cf6e-41c0-8cb6-44ebfd507a70/02.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The proposed two-story Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse as viewed from the ninth green. The two-story structure's golf shop and offices would be to the left and restaurant above the cart barn to the right. Courtesy rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/2006e54d-790c-4223-894d-92fa3c0da432/03.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The view from the outdoor dining balcony at the proposed new Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. Courtesy rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1bf3e468-7fc8-4fd5-b31f-bc903ebb2843/Site.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Rendering of proposed Clubhouse courtesy Fawley Bryant Architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/87d4e07a-871a-4bc4-90e7-266c62b9772e/Entry.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Rendering of proposed Clubhouse Entry showing temporary Clubhouse to the right. Courtesy Fawley Bryant Architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/5e0e033a-1835-4ab2-ad56-e93d33986be3/Clubhouse.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Photograph of the Gillespie Sarasota Golf Club clubhouse c. 1905-1923. Rendering of proposed Clubhouse courtesy Fawley Bryant Architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/f80f023f-6251-4dc9-a990-3fe91659ae01/Gator.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/388865a6-1b5d-4268-8aef-51aa4112157a/Bobby_Jones_Master_Plan_t1100.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/beb40594-a059-49e5-8427-472096d42c4f/Short+Course.png 2011 - The Friends Era - The Gillespie Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/553b16d6-2612-46d4-9be8-3d6f2fd2cac9/RossCourse_Scorecard_t850.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era The scorecard with all yardages for the restored Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Complex. The back tees have been extended nearly 500 yards longer than the original Donald Ross layout. Image Courtesy Richard Mandell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/0682f650-4b07-471b-b207-ef1f7bbae8e5/Bobby_Jones_workers_t850.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Workers apply water to freshly sodded areas at Bobby Jones Golf Course. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/bcb25f93-e584-48c7-a814-97cd1a93f48a/Bobby_Jones_Sprinklers_t850.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Irrigation is running on several holes of the back 9 at Bobby Jones Golf Course since some fairways have been sprigged. Photo by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/4317057a-91f0-4343-bb54-82f0ed287156/AW.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Water management is a key factor during reconstruction of the Bobby Jones Golf Course both to prevent the formerly frequent flooding of the course and for the adjacent nature park. The entire project is designed to purify water flowing through the site through natural filtration. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c9fe7650-7a9f-41bd-99ea-9bc5a87d111d/CCFD203E-43D6-494D-9C34-E77C865EB9A2_t850.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Sprigging of grass has begun in the back nine of the Bobby Jones Golf Course as areas of green are starting to become visible on the portion of the course near 17th Street. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c51b0c6a-97a8-4d8e-9177-59227789ba73/D5EC6C4E-857F-419C-B49C-5C5C80D9F98F_t850.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The practice range at the Bobby Jones Golf Course is surrounded by a stream that feeds water into the nature park adjacent to the golf course. Courtesy photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/015fd2ff-63f2-435f-a679-e7a5d76e893a/408331_standard_IlANyBV_t1100.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/a807a36c-6b0d-491e-8550-d60f8ca7abcc/The+Donald+Ross+layout+of+the+Bobby+Jones+Golf+Complex+shows+the+original+18+holes+that+are+being+restored+by+golf+course+architect+Richard+Mandell.+%28Courtesy+image%29.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The Donald Ross layout of the Bobby Jones Golf Complex shows the original 18 holes that are being restored by golf course architect Richard Mandell. Image Courtesy of Tufts Archives, Givens Memorial Library, Pinehurst NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/c1634f4b-879b-402b-a234-d6aa1120a885/Hole+No.+1+layout+by+Donald+Ross.+%28Courtesy+image%29.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Hole No. 1 layout by Donald Ross. Image Courtesy of Tufts Archives, Givens Memorial Library, Pinehurst NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/8576573e-d2a4-406f-bd82-8be03fa8edf5/Hundreds+of+trees+planted+since+the+Bobby+Jones+Golf+Complex+first+opened+have+been+removed%2C+but+hundreds+of+original+live+oaks+and+others+remain.+%28Andrew+Warfield%29.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Hundreds of trees planted since the Bobby Jones Golf Complex first opened have been removed, but hundreds of original live oaks and others remain. Photograph by Andrew Warfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/565f757e-091c-47f7-868d-8fc510911b21/BJ+2022.07.24.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/ba3bab51-6ee4-497d-b52c-bc1d657369fc/City.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b7d58628-b45d-4f0a-b598-cd1b5d63ae0f/More.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/e00e6891-9171-453a-a4a9-8694b953afa2/Old.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The old granite tee markers from the American and British courses at Bobby Jones Golf Complex have been removed and lie in the parking area. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/46c7f3b1-45e4-4ec6-8111-092e16dd3c14/Culverts.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Large culverts await installation as part of the drainage improvements at the Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Photograph by Andrew Warfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/4bdb4af3-e943-48c1-a885-6a885bc315ca/Martin.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/a752fba9-7c48-40a6-a460-a5b86156d727/378717_standard_t1100.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/ae4f0742-dc67-4a74-b2a7-1928bbe6f61a/Mayor+Erik+Arroyo+speaks+to+the+assembled+crowd..jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks to the assembled crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/5606df37-3a01-4b30-b49f-82e7ee09c10d/RM.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Richard Mandell speaking about himself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/0de05124-8340-4866-90e9-91cc66c00e4a/Renovation.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out This City Invitation advertises a “renovation”…that is NOT what the City Commission directed and is NOT what we support. We advocate for the RESTORATION of the HISTORIC 1925 DONALD ROSS Course at BOBBY JONES Golf Club, in accordance with the ORIGINAL 1925 Donald Ross Plans, Field Notes and Specifications, and in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s RESTORATION Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b7b572a5-238e-49d9-84ca-8ec02ac1d1a2/359148_standard.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The City has selected a 27-hole design for renovating Bobby Jones, but officials have not yet decided whether to partner with a private management company on operating the facility. File Image Courtesy Sarasota Observer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/3578c5ae-4461-4075-a971-63badf83b245/Sarasota%E2%80%99s+Bobby+Jones+Golf+Complex+KIM+DOLEATTO.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out Sarasota’s Bobby Jones Golf Complex. Photograph by Kim Doleatto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/21aaa471-db51-4408-a08f-d786b9a38280/90.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out In 2020, Sarasota city commissioners voted for a Bobby Jones Golf Club design that features 27 holes of golf, including the original 1925 course. The new plan also includes nature paths and other outdoor activities. Photograph by Daylina Miller, WUSF Public Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b0baaae5-3ed8-4b24-bfd8-170a86420795/Kim+Doleatto.png 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The nature trails at Sarasota’s Bobby Jones Golf Club are open to the public until extensive renovations start this fall. IMAGE: KIM DOLEATTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1d45d8df-9f01-4b29-a821-77d403c9681e/5IYHSU2Z3JDWZLTJXPLZ63JJSU.jpg 2011 - The Friends Era - Make it stand out The clubhouse at the city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Club was torn down recently. 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PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF YOUROBERSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495976066336-PHMCKQVCCL9AGABRDCNM/106424_standard.jpeg 2011 - The Friends Era Richard Mandell is finalizing a master plan for the entirety of the city-owned golf facility. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF YOUROBERSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1495977415100-9J1CY45RYWWI8XT9CZMX/image-asset.png 2011 - The Friends Era Richard Mandell PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF YOUROBERSERVER.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1486343561333-6KVUUT036S6Z2VVCY48M/DRS+February+4+2017 2011 - The Friends Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1466701740153-GGOULLO69IPYKLGNF4KN/image-asset.png 2011 - The Friends Era The City has budgeted $300,000 to replace the American Course greens at Bobby Jones Golf Club, dipping into funds reserved for replacing the facility's aging clubhouse. 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Photograph courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources. Bobby Jones Golf Club Manager, Head Professional and President of the PGA of America George R. Jacobus admires the Babe’s left-handed follow-through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547187857524-5EYKTGQX0186YFCLUEGL/Babe+Ruth+golfing.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion Sunday, February 2, 1936. On the 415 Yard, First Tee of the Donald Ross Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club, and ready for their 11:30 AM Tee Time in the 1936 National Baseball Players Tournament, left to right: In the background, Atlanta Journal sportswriter, Georgia State Golf Association Hall of Fame member and Bobby Jones biographer and chronicler Oscar Bane “O. B.” Keeler (1882-1950); PGA of America Hall of Fame member; Bobby Jones Golf Club managing golf professional, legendary Ridgewood Country Club head professional (1919-1965), longest-serving President of the PGA of America (1932-1939) and “golf czar” for Major League Baseball (1934-1965) George R. Jacobus (1898-1965); Cleveland Indians right-handed pitching star George Willis Hudlin (1906-2002); Cincinnati Reds two-time World Series champion and six-time All-Star pitcher Samuel Paul Derringer (1906-1987); Baseball Hall of Fame left fielder Henry Emmett “Heinie” Manush (1901-1971); three-time Boston Red Sox World Series champion and four-time New York Yankees World Series champion, Baseball Hall of Fame member, and Major League Baseball All-Century and All-Time teams member George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., (1895-1948). At far right is an individual for you to identify (Bobby Jones Golf Club Caddy Master Ray Jamieson? Assistant Professional Al Nelson?). In the background, right, in dark-banded light fedora, is legendary sportswriter and poet Henry Grantland Rice (1880-1954) who wrote, …”not that you won or lost - But how you played the Game.” Between Ruth and the unidentified gentleman, in spectator background, in full-length overcoat, appears to be Hearst Newspapers sports columnist Henry McLemore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1507036983427-SIMCKI7DI4QVFK0JGI19/Tilly+12-23-35.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion Just before Christmas 1935, Alfred Warren "Tillie" Tillinghast (1876-1942) visited Bobby Jones Golf Club and wrote this report letter to PGA President (and Bobby Jones Golf Club head professional) George J. Jacobus, with recommendations for improvements to the Donald Ross Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Tillinghast designed legendary golf courses including Baltusrol Golf Club, Bethpage State Park, Winged Foot Golf Club, Newport Country Club (with Ross) and Ridgewood Country Club (summer course of BJGC professional Jacobus). Tillie was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475284601940-44ETICZQGVK0CZ1LMJX4/Revolt+1935.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion "COLLECTS SARASOTA OPEN CROWN" SARASOTA, FLA., DEC.11 -- Johnny Revolta, P.G.A. champion, during his par shattering round 65 here this afternoon, which gave him a 274 for 72 hole play and first place money in the new Sarasota $2,000 Open golf tournament. The Miami Biltmore pro, who recently lost the playoff to Bobby Cruickshank, Richmond, Va, pro in Orlando $2,000 Open, broke the course record 66, set by Alvin Krueger, Beloit, Wis., here yesterday. Krueger led Sarasota Open up to the 69th hole. From George Hammond, Sarasota, Fla. WINS SARASOTA OPEN TITLE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/94914e40-6f2f-403e-b7fb-f730d62c2c95/BC.jpeg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion - Make it stand out Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland’s 5’-5” Robert Allan “Wee Bobby” Cruickshank on the tee, as 6’-1” Texan John Byron Nelson, Jr., former Assistant Professional to George Jacobus at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey, and Bobby Jones Golf Club Managing Professional George Richard Jacobus, Jr., in plus-fours, follow the flight of Bobby’s ball. Cruickshank had famously tied Bobby Jones for the lead after 72 holes in the 1923 U.S. Open Championship at Inwood Country Club, and tied with after 17 holes of the playoff, before losing to Jones on the 90th hole played. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500856549996-VG6TNUEUJUSBOSCMVPWJ/Runyan.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion P.G.A. CHAMPION AT SARASOTA Paul Runyan., White Plains, N.Y.; former P.G.A. champion, drives off at the start of the second round of 18 holes here today in the new Sarasota $2,000 Open golf tournament which has 127 entries. At the left is George Jacobus, president P.G.A. (white suit) attending tournament, and with him Wiffy Cox, well known pro. Photograph 12-10-35 by George Hammond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475285317108-6ZWTF1GH7HZ0BVZLVYSO/Krueger.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion "HE CAN GROOVE 'EM, NOW. Alvin Kreuger, Beloit, Wisc., Pro Baseball pitcher who doubles in golf, grooved his efforts recently to lead the field in the Sarasota, Fla., $2,000 Open golf tournament with a 67, four under par, for the first round. Krueger is a lead-off specialist, having paced the National Open field to the first turn at Oakmont last June." ACME. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500862965325-KLO76PFW20MXZ9Q67GUV/Zell+Eaton.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion NEW PRO TAKES LESSON AT SARASOTA Zell Eaton, Oklahoma City, Okla., former Western Amateur champion who made his debut as a pro in Orlando Open last week, takes lessons in putting during new Sarasota $2,000 Open in play here now. Instructing are left to right, Johnny Revolta, P.G.A. champion, Horton Smith, Oak Park, Ill., and Al Krueger, Beloit, Wis., all pros. Photograph by Gerry Swinehart, Sarasota, Fla., 12-10-35. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475285656548-K1W6G0N4E2BA98YMKTAN/Water.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion "SHARPENS BATTING EYE AT SARASOTA OPEN. Paul Waner, of the "Poison Twins" that being to the Pittsburgh Pirates, sharpens his eye before winter training begins for his club this season with a little putting. Waner is competing in the new Sarasota, Fla., $2,000 Open golf tournament." ACME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/73a2f437-7b09-449d-97ff-18c22efe9b05/Sarasota+Daily+Times+12.17.1925.png 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion - Make it stand out Sarasota Daily Times December 17, 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548030111369-0SYBUFXRVLUGPBTXE1CG/Tampa+1900.jpeg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion At the Tampa Bay Golf Club, January 1900. Standing center, in Glengarry cap with clan badge and golf clubs, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and (Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. Standing to Gillespie’s right, W. E. Burlock, Jr. golf writer; Tom Dunn, of Musselburgh, Scotland, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Seated, left to right, Tampa Bay Golf Club professional Harry Rawlins former caddie, Royal Isle of Wight Club; Willie Smith of Dundee, Scotland, 1899 United States Open champion and 1988 Western Open champion; George Low, Sr. of Carnoustie, Scotland, 1899 U.S. Open runner-up. Also present, City of Tampa Mayor Frank Clayton Bowyer; and Tampa Bay Hotel manager A. E. Dick. Photograph courtesy Tampa Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b2892e0a-5a5c-4f75-a77d-56a01906f5ea/TBH.jpg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion - Make it stand out “No Loafing Allowed” at the Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club house. Morton Freeman Plant (1852-1918) in sombrero, Plant System financier and railroad, steamship and hotel magnate, co-owner of the Major League Baseball National League Philadelphia Phillies, son of Plant System founder Henry Bradley Plant. Standing under the sign in Glengary bonnet with clan badge and ribbons is Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie (1852-1923) of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. To Gillespie’s left is West Florida Golf Association manager, Scottish golf professional and course designer Tom Dunn (1849-1902). Seated behind Plant with pith helmet is Tampa Bay Hotel manager A.E. Dick. Seated with hands clasped on knee, in Jeff cap, is Tampa Bay Hotel golf links professional Harry Rawlins (1876-1934). To Harry’s left in soft fedora is 1899 United States Open Champion and 1899 Western Open Champion Willie Smith (1876-1916). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029966505-S089797E9ICILRURBX5J/Gillespie+Willie+Smith+L.Servos+A.E.Dick+Tom+Dunn+at+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion In Glengarry bonnet, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota; in tartan Jeff cap Willie Smith of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion,; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905); in tweed bunnet, A. E. Dick, Tampa Bay Hotel manager; and in fur felt fedora, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer Tom Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. Tampa Golf Club, 1900. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029808748-MK4TUWX5Z8IUEATYYPJG/Tom+Dunn+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion On the tee is Tom Dunn (1849-1902), of Musselburgh, manager of the West Florida Golf Association. Dunn finished 6th in the 1868 Open Championship as an amateur; and top ten four of eight appearances; turned professional in 1869 as green-keeper and club-maker at North Berwick and in 1870 moved to London Scottish Golf Club, Wimbledon; and in 1889 to Biarritz, France. In 1894, won the Championship of America at St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers, New York. Claimed to have laid out 137 golf courses. Son of Willie Dunn, who competed in the 2nd Open Championship in 1861, finishing 7th. Brother of Willie Dunn, Jr., 1895 finished US Open runner-up, professional at Westward Ho!, Biarritz, Newport Country Club and Ardsley Country Club; designer of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Maidstone Club and and Apawamis Club; club maker and designer, inventing the aluminum-clad “indestructible driver and developed praline use in woods and putters. Tom Dunn’s two sons were also noted golf professionals and course designers, in the Netherlands. Far left, in homburg hat, with golf club: A. E. Dick, manager of the Tampa Bay Hotel.. To his left is Harry Rawlins, Tampa Bay Golf links professional, and brother of Horace Rawlins, winner of the inaugural 1895 United States Open Championship at Newport. Tall gentleman in rear in peacoat, is Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Far right is Willie Smith (1876-1916) of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion, by 11 strokes (a record broken by Tiger Woods 101 years later). Finished Top Ten in eight of ten US Opens played, 1898-1908. Champion of inaugural Western Open if 1899. Willie’s older brother Alex won the US Open in 1906 and 1910, and younger brother, PGA Hall of Fame member Macdonald was US Open runner-up in 1930 and Open Championship runner-up in 1930 and 1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/00cacf61-646b-4918-ae43-9166e239bd6b/TAMPA+GOLF+LINKS+1899.jpeg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion - Make it stand out JOHN HAMILTON GILLESPIE design of Tampa Golf Links, Tampa Bay Hotel, commissioned by Henry Plant in 1897. Now the The University of Tampa campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029856681-V5YLP9W016WIDASERDM1/Gillespie+No.+15.png 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion John Hamilton Gillespie drives on No. 2 tee at Tampa Bay Hotel golf links. Behind Gillespie, over his right shoulder, is 1899 United States Open Champ Willie Smith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076731689-PQPDB9JX71LYR45149JQ/BobbyBlue_icon_cmyk.png 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076749403-9K1RVKBYTTEHRXDUD6SC/GreenRoss_icon_.png 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076765494-9KF77TANEFMFLREPLY5J/Yellow_Gillespie_icon.png 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076782641-BAZOS9EIP5LSJKZFV2NY/Red_Azinger_icon_.png 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561499147108-DMJBXGR8BAHY29ZEE4DE/CPA.jpeg 1952 - 1977 Era of Expansion FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. 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IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/1925-1952-the-ross-era daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547172519239-51CNQB5S2IIGAVY3ZGFF/Jack+Burke+Sr.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era 1941 Senior PGA Champion John Joseph “Jack” Burke, Sr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547172288473-F6GB3QVWFYLBXYUHFWAV/Otto+G.Hackbarth+July+16+1921.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era 1940 Senior PGA Champion Otto Gustave Albert Hackbarth on July 21, 1921 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1489780672641-INZHY5S4BI09A9B5GZ0O/GJ-WH.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524426064-RN521EX31EXQ55K5R6J7/image-asset.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524365324-PZW93V1YCI14GRK5K4DL/220px-WesFerrellGoudeycard.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524170121-7QRN7EX4YJSZ8LFKFSJ1/image-asset.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1501524092896-ENNMUARJIUU0QBAVE9SV/image-asset.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1465153817697-X55WTLFCQB5SQGX86YV1/BabeRuth.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1936 - Babe Ruth drives at The Donald Ross Course No. 1 Tee, 415 Yards, Par 4. Photograph courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources. Bobby Jones Golf Club Manager, Head Professional and President of the PGA of America George R. Jacobus admires the Babe’s left-handed follow-through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1547187857524-5EYKTGQX0186YFCLUEGL/Babe+Ruth+golfing.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era Sunday, February 2, 1936. On the 415 Yard, First Tee of the Donald Ross Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club, and ready for their 11:30 AM Tee Time in the 1936 National Baseball Players Tournament, left to right: In the background, Atlanta Journal sportswriter, Georgia State Golf Association Hall of Fame member and Bobby Jones biographer and chronicler Oscar Bane “O. B.” Keeler (1882-1950); PGA of America Hall of Fame member; Bobby Jones Golf Club managing golf professional, legendary Ridgewood Country Club head professional (1919-1965), longest-serving President of the PGA of America (1932-1939) and “golf czar” for Major League Baseball (1934-1965) George R. Jacobus (1898-1965); Cleveland Indians right-handed pitching star George Willis Hudlin (1906-2002); Cincinnati Reds two-time World Series champion and six-time All-Star pitcher Samuel Paul Derringer (1906-1987); Baseball Hall of Fame left fielder Henry Emmett “Heinie” Manush (1901-1971); three-time Boston Red Sox World Series champion and four-time New York Yankees World Series champion, Baseball Hall of Fame member, and Major League Baseball All-Century and All-Time teams member George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., (1895-1948). At far right is an individual for you to identify (Bobby Jones Golf Club Caddy Master Ray Jamieson? Assistant Professional Al Nelson?). In the background, right, in dark-banded light fedora, is legendary sportswriter and poet Henry Grantland Rice (1880-1954) who wrote, …”not that you won or lost - But how you played the Game.” Between Ruth and the unidentified gentleman, in spectator background, in full-length overcoat, appears to be Hearst Newspapers sports columnist Henry McLemore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1507036983427-SIMCKI7DI4QVFK0JGI19/Tilly+12-23-35.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era Just before Christmas 1935, Alfred Warren "Tillie" Tillinghast (1876-1942) visited Bobby Jones Golf Club and wrote this report letter to PGA President (and Bobby Jones Golf Club head professional) George J. Jacobus, with recommendations for improvements to the Donald Ross Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club. Tillinghast designed legendary golf courses including Baltusrol Golf Club, Bethpage State Park, Winged Foot Golf Club, Newport Country Club (with Ross) and Ridgewood Country Club (summer course of BJGC professional Jacobus). Tillie was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475284601940-44ETICZQGVK0CZ1LMJX4/Revolt+1935.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era "COLLECTS SARASOTA OPEN CROWN" SARASOTA, FLA., DEC.11 -- Johnny Revolta, P.G.A. champion, during his par shattering round 65 here this afternoon, which gave him a 274 for 72 hole play and first place money in the new Sarasota $2,000 Open golf tournament. The Miami Biltmore pro, who recently lost the playoff to Bobby Cruickshank, Richmond, Va, pro in Orlando $2,000 Open, broke the course record 66, set by Alvin Krueger, Beloit, Wis., here yesterday. Krueger led Sarasota Open up to the 69th hole. From George Hammond, Sarasota, Fla. WINS SARASOTA OPEN TITLE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/94914e40-6f2f-403e-b7fb-f730d62c2c95/BC.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era - Make it stand out Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland’s 5’-5” Robert Allan “Wee Bobby” Cruickshank on the tee, as 6’-1” Texan John Byron Nelson, Jr., former Assistant Professional to George Jacobus at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey, and Bobby Jones Golf Club Managing Professional George Richard Jacobus, Jr., in plus-fours, follow the flight of Bobby’s ball. Cruickshank had famously tied Bobby Jones for the lead after 72 holes in the 1923 U.S. Open Championship at Inwood Country Club, and tied with after 17 holes of the playoff, before losing to Jones on the 90th hole played. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500856549996-VG6TNUEUJUSBOSCMVPWJ/Runyan.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era P.G.A. CHAMPION AT SARASOTA Paul Runyan., White Plains, N.Y.; former P.G.A. champion, drives off at the start of the second round of 18 holes here today in the new Sarasota $2,000 Open golf tournament which has 127 entries. At the left is George Jacobus, president P.G.A. (white suit) attending tournament, and with him Wiffy Cox, well known pro. Photograph 12-10-35 by George Hammond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475285317108-6ZWTF1GH7HZ0BVZLVYSO/Krueger.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era "HE CAN GROOVE 'EM, NOW. Alvin Kreuger, Beloit, Wisc., Pro Baseball pitcher who doubles in golf, grooved his efforts recently to lead the field in the Sarasota, Fla., $2,000 Open golf tournament with a 67, four under par, for the first round. Krueger is a lead-off specialist, having paced the National Open field to the first turn at Oakmont last June." ACME. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1500862965325-KLO76PFW20MXZ9Q67GUV/Zell+Eaton.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era NEW PRO TAKES LESSON AT SARASOTA Zell Eaton, Oklahoma City, Okla., former Western Amateur champion who made his debut as a pro in Orlando Open last week, takes lessons in putting during new Sarasota $2,000 Open in play here now. Instructing are left to right, Johnny Revolta, P.G.A. champion, Horton Smith, Oak Park, Ill., and Al Krueger, Beloit, Wis., all pros. Photograph by Gerry Swinehart, Sarasota, Fla., 12-10-35. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1475285656548-K1W6G0N4E2BA98YMKTAN/Water.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era "SHARPENS BATTING EYE AT SARASOTA OPEN. Paul Waner, of the "Poison Twins" that being to the Pittsburgh Pirates, sharpens his eye before winter training begins for his club this season with a little putting. Waner is competing in the new Sarasota, Fla., $2,000 Open golf tournament." ACME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/73a2f437-7b09-449d-97ff-18c22efe9b05/Sarasota+Daily+Times+12.17.1925.png 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era - Make it stand out Sarasota Daily Times December 17, 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548030111369-0SYBUFXRVLUGPBTXE1CG/Tampa+1900.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era At the Tampa Bay Golf Club, January 1900. Standing center, in Glengarry cap with clan badge and golf clubs, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and (Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. Standing to Gillespie’s right, W. E. Burlock, Jr. golf writer; Tom Dunn, of Musselburgh, Scotland, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Seated, left to right, Tampa Bay Golf Club professional Harry Rawlins former caddie, Royal Isle of Wight Club; Willie Smith of Dundee, Scotland, 1899 United States Open champion and 1988 Western Open champion; George Low, Sr. of Carnoustie, Scotland, 1899 U.S. Open runner-up. Also present, City of Tampa Mayor Frank Clayton Bowyer; and Tampa Bay Hotel manager A. E. Dick. Photograph courtesy Tampa Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b2892e0a-5a5c-4f75-a77d-56a01906f5ea/TBH.jpg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era - Make it stand out “No Loafing Allowed” at the Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club house. Morton Freeman Plant (1852-1918) in sombrero, Plant System financier and railroad, steamship and hotel magnate, co-owner of the Major League Baseball National League Philadelphia Phillies, son of Plant System founder Henry Bradley Plant. Standing under the sign in Glengary bonnet with clan badge and ribbons is Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie (1852-1923) of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. To Gillespie’s left is West Florida Golf Association manager, Scottish golf professional and course designer Tom Dunn (1849-1902). Seated behind Plant with pith helmet is Tampa Bay Hotel manager A.E. Dick. Seated with hands clasped on knee, in Jeff cap, is Tampa Bay Hotel golf links professional Harry Rawlins (1876-1934). To Harry’s left in soft fedora is 1899 United States Open Champion and 1899 Western Open Champion Willie Smith (1876-1916). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029966505-S089797E9ICILRURBX5J/Gillespie+Willie+Smith+L.Servos+A.E.Dick+Tom+Dunn+at+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era In Glengarry bonnet, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota; in tartan Jeff cap Willie Smith of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion,; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905); in tweed bunnet, A. E. Dick, Tampa Bay Hotel manager; and in fur felt fedora, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer Tom Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. Tampa Golf Club, 1900. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029808748-MK4TUWX5Z8IUEATYYPJG/Tom+Dunn+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era On the tee is Tom Dunn (1849-1902), of Musselburgh, manager of the West Florida Golf Association. Dunn finished 6th in the 1868 Open Championship as an amateur; and top ten four of eight appearances; turned professional in 1869 as green-keeper and club-maker at North Berwick and in 1870 moved to London Scottish Golf Club, Wimbledon; and in 1889 to Biarritz, France. In 1894, won the Championship of America at St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers, New York. Claimed to have laid out 137 golf courses. Son of Willie Dunn, who competed in the 2nd Open Championship in 1861, finishing 7th. Brother of Willie Dunn, Jr., 1895 finished US Open runner-up, professional at Westward Ho!, Biarritz, Newport Country Club and Ardsley Country Club; designer of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Maidstone Club and and Apawamis Club; club maker and designer, inventing the aluminum-clad “indestructible driver and developed praline use in woods and putters. Tom Dunn’s two sons were also noted golf professionals and course designers, in the Netherlands. Far left, in homburg hat, with golf club: A. E. Dick, manager of the Tampa Bay Hotel.. To his left is Harry Rawlins, Tampa Bay Golf links professional, and brother of Horace Rawlins, winner of the inaugural 1895 United States Open Championship at Newport. Tall gentleman in rear in peacoat, is Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Far right is Willie Smith (1876-1916) of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion, by 11 strokes (a record broken by Tiger Woods 101 years later). Finished Top Ten in eight of ten US Opens played, 1898-1908. Champion of inaugural Western Open if 1899. Willie’s older brother Alex won the US Open in 1906 and 1910, and younger brother, PGA Hall of Fame member Macdonald was US Open runner-up in 1930 and Open Championship runner-up in 1930 and 1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/00cacf61-646b-4918-ae43-9166e239bd6b/TAMPA+GOLF+LINKS+1899.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era - Make it stand out JOHN HAMILTON GILLESPIE design of Tampa Golf Links, Tampa Bay Hotel, commissioned by Henry Plant in 1897. Now the The University of Tampa campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029856681-V5YLP9W016WIDASERDM1/Gillespie+No.+15.png 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era John Hamilton Gillespie drives on No. 2 tee at Tampa Bay Hotel golf links. Behind Gillespie, over his right shoulder, is 1899 United States Open Champ Willie Smith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076731689-PQPDB9JX71LYR45149JQ/BobbyBlue_icon_cmyk.png 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076749403-9K1RVKBYTTEHRXDUD6SC/GreenRoss_icon_.png 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076765494-9KF77TANEFMFLREPLY5J/Yellow_Gillespie_icon.png 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076782641-BAZOS9EIP5LSJKZFV2NY/Red_Azinger_icon_.png 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561499147108-DMJBXGR8BAHY29ZEE4DE/CPA.jpeg 1925 - 1952 The Ross Era FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. 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IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/1925-1952-the-ross-era-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/73a2f437-7b09-449d-97ff-18c22efe9b05/Sarasota+Daily+Times+12.17.1925.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era - Make it stand out Sarasota Daily Times December 17, 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548030111369-0SYBUFXRVLUGPBTXE1CG/Tampa+1900.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era At the Tampa Bay Golf Club, January 1900. Standing center, in Glengarry cap with clan badge and golf clubs, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and (Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. Standing to Gillespie’s right, W. E. Burlock, Jr. golf writer; Tom Dunn, of Musselburgh, Scotland, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Seated, left to right, Tampa Bay Golf Club professional Harry Rawlins former caddie, Royal Isle of Wight Club; Willie Smith of Dundee, Scotland, 1899 United States Open champion and 1988 Western Open champion; George Low, Sr. of Carnoustie, Scotland, 1899 U.S. Open runner-up. Also present, City of Tampa Mayor Frank Clayton Bowyer; and Tampa Bay Hotel manager A. E. Dick. Photograph courtesy Tampa Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b2892e0a-5a5c-4f75-a77d-56a01906f5ea/TBH.jpg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era - Make it stand out “No Loafing Allowed” at the Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club house. Morton Freeman Plant (1852-1918) in sombrero, Plant System financier and railroad, steamship and hotel magnate, co-owner of the Major League Baseball National League Philadelphia Phillies, son of Plant System founder Henry Bradley Plant. Standing under the sign in Glengary bonnet with clan badge and ribbons is Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie (1852-1923) of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. To Gillespie’s left is West Florida Golf Association manager, Scottish golf professional and course designer Tom Dunn (1849-1902). Seated behind Plant with pith helmet is Tampa Bay Hotel manager A.E. Dick. Seated with hands clasped on knee, in Jeff cap, is Tampa Bay Hotel golf links professional Harry Rawlins (1876-1934). To Harry’s left in soft fedora is 1899 United States Open Champion and 1899 Western Open Champion Willie Smith (1876-1916). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029966505-S089797E9ICILRURBX5J/Gillespie+Willie+Smith+L.Servos+A.E.Dick+Tom+Dunn+at+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era In Glengarry bonnet, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota; in tartan Jeff cap Willie Smith of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion,; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905); in tweed bunnet, A. E. Dick, Tampa Bay Hotel manager; and in fur felt fedora, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer Tom Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. Tampa Golf Club, 1900. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029808748-MK4TUWX5Z8IUEATYYPJG/Tom+Dunn+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era On the tee is Tom Dunn (1849-1902), of Musselburgh, manager of the West Florida Golf Association. Dunn finished 6th in the 1868 Open Championship as an amateur; and top ten four of eight appearances; turned professional in 1869 as green-keeper and club-maker at North Berwick and in 1870 moved to London Scottish Golf Club, Wimbledon; and in 1889 to Biarritz, France. In 1894, won the Championship of America at St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers, New York. Claimed to have laid out 137 golf courses. Son of Willie Dunn, who competed in the 2nd Open Championship in 1861, finishing 7th. Brother of Willie Dunn, Jr., 1895 finished US Open runner-up, professional at Westward Ho!, Biarritz, Newport Country Club and Ardsley Country Club; designer of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Maidstone Club and and Apawamis Club; club maker and designer, inventing the aluminum-clad “indestructible driver and developed praline use in woods and putters. Tom Dunn’s two sons were also noted golf professionals and course designers, in the Netherlands. Far left, in homburg hat, with golf club: A. E. Dick, manager of the Tampa Bay Hotel.. To his left is Harry Rawlins, Tampa Bay Golf links professional, and brother of Horace Rawlins, winner of the inaugural 1895 United States Open Championship at Newport. Tall gentleman in rear in peacoat, is Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Far right is Willie Smith (1876-1916) of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion, by 11 strokes (a record broken by Tiger Woods 101 years later). Finished Top Ten in eight of ten US Opens played, 1898-1908. Champion of inaugural Western Open if 1899. Willie’s older brother Alex won the US Open in 1906 and 1910, and younger brother, PGA Hall of Fame member Macdonald was US Open runner-up in 1930 and Open Championship runner-up in 1930 and 1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/00cacf61-646b-4918-ae43-9166e239bd6b/TAMPA+GOLF+LINKS+1899.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era - Make it stand out JOHN HAMILTON GILLESPIE design of Tampa Golf Links, Tampa Bay Hotel, commissioned by Henry Plant in 1897. Now the The University of Tampa campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029856681-V5YLP9W016WIDASERDM1/Gillespie+No.+15.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era John Hamilton Gillespie drives on No. 2 tee at Tampa Bay Hotel golf links. Behind Gillespie, over his right shoulder, is 1899 United States Open Champ Willie Smith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076731689-PQPDB9JX71LYR45149JQ/BobbyBlue_icon_cmyk.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076749403-9K1RVKBYTTEHRXDUD6SC/GreenRoss_icon_.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076765494-9KF77TANEFMFLREPLY5J/Yellow_Gillespie_icon.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1416076782641-BAZOS9EIP5LSJKZFV2NY/Red_Azinger_icon_.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1561499147108-DMJBXGR8BAHY29ZEE4DE/CPA.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era FRIENDS OF BOBBY JONES GOLF CLUB INC. 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IS A PROUD MEMBER OF NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION http://friendsofbobbyjonesgolfclub.org/1886-1926-the-gillespie-era-copy daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/73a2f437-7b09-449d-97ff-18c22efe9b05/Sarasota+Daily+Times+12.17.1925.png 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era (Copy) - Make it stand out Sarasota Daily Times December 17, 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548030111369-0SYBUFXRVLUGPBTXE1CG/Tampa+1900.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era (Copy) At the Tampa Bay Golf Club, January 1900. Standing center, in Glengarry cap with clan badge and golf clubs, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and (Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. Standing to Gillespie’s right, W. E. Burlock, Jr. golf writer; Tom Dunn, of Musselburgh, Scotland, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Seated, left to right, Tampa Bay Golf Club professional Harry Rawlins former caddie, Royal Isle of Wight Club; Willie Smith of Dundee, Scotland, 1899 United States Open champion and 1988 Western Open champion; George Low, Sr. of Carnoustie, Scotland, 1899 U.S. Open runner-up. Also present, City of Tampa Mayor Frank Clayton Bowyer; and Tampa Bay Hotel manager A. E. Dick. Photograph courtesy Tampa Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/b2892e0a-5a5c-4f75-a77d-56a01906f5ea/TBH.jpg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era (Copy) - Make it stand out “No Loafing Allowed” at the Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club house. Morton Freeman Plant (1852-1918) in sombrero, Plant System financier and railroad, steamship and hotel magnate, co-owner of the Major League Baseball National League Philadelphia Phillies, son of Plant System founder Henry Bradley Plant. Standing under the sign in Glengary bonnet with clan badge and ribbons is Tampa Bay Hotel Golf Club, Belleair Country Club, Kissimmee Golf Club, and Sarasota Golf Club) course designer John Hamilton Gillespie (1852-1923) of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota. To Gillespie’s left is West Florida Golf Association manager, Scottish golf professional and course designer Tom Dunn (1849-1902). Seated behind Plant with pith helmet is Tampa Bay Hotel manager A.E. Dick. Seated with hands clasped on knee, in Jeff cap, is Tampa Bay Hotel golf links professional Harry Rawlins (1876-1934). To Harry’s left in soft fedora is 1899 United States Open Champion and 1899 Western Open Champion Willie Smith (1876-1916). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029966505-S089797E9ICILRURBX5J/Gillespie+Willie+Smith+L.Servos+A.E.Dick+Tom+Dunn+at+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era (Copy) In Glengarry bonnet, Kissimmee Golf Club Captain and course designer John Hamilton Gillespie of Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Sarasota; in tartan Jeff cap Willie Smith of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion,; Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905); in tweed bunnet, A. E. Dick, Tampa Bay Hotel manager; and in fur felt fedora, West Florida Golf Association manager and prolific course designer Tom Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. Tampa Golf Club, 1900. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/1548029808748-MK4TUWX5Z8IUEATYYPJG/Tom+Dunn+Tampa+1900.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era (Copy) On the tee is Tom Dunn (1849-1902), of Musselburgh, manager of the West Florida Golf Association. Dunn finished 6th in the 1868 Open Championship as an amateur; and top ten four of eight appearances; turned professional in 1869 as green-keeper and club-maker at North Berwick and in 1870 moved to London Scottish Golf Club, Wimbledon; and in 1889 to Biarritz, France. In 1894, won the Championship of America at St. Andrews Golf Club, Yonkers, New York. Claimed to have laid out 137 golf courses. Son of Willie Dunn, who competed in the 2nd Open Championship in 1861, finishing 7th. Brother of Willie Dunn, Jr., 1895 finished US Open runner-up, professional at Westward Ho!, Biarritz, Newport Country Club and Ardsley Country Club; designer of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Maidstone Club and and Apawamis Club; club maker and designer, inventing the aluminum-clad “indestructible driver and developed praline use in woods and putters. Tom Dunn’s two sons were also noted golf professionals and course designers, in the Netherlands. Far left, in homburg hat, with golf club: A. E. Dick, manager of the Tampa Bay Hotel.. To his left is Harry Rawlins, Tampa Bay Golf links professional, and brother of Horace Rawlins, winner of the inaugural 1895 United States Open Championship at Newport. Tall gentleman in rear in peacoat, is Belleview Country Club’s first golf professional Launcelot Cressy Servos, author of Practical Instructions in Golf (1905). Far right is Willie Smith (1876-1916) of Dundee, and Carnoustie, Scotland; 1899 United States Open Champion, by 11 strokes (a record broken by Tiger Woods 101 years later). Finished Top Ten in eight of ten US Opens played, 1898-1908. Champion of inaugural Western Open if 1899. Willie’s older brother Alex won the US Open in 1906 and 1910, and younger brother, PGA Hall of Fame member Macdonald was US Open runner-up in 1930 and Open Championship runner-up in 1930 and 1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/517e8fabe4b0f470ac93b5f2/00cacf61-646b-4918-ae43-9166e239bd6b/TAMPA+GOLF+LINKS+1899.jpeg 1886 - 1926 The Gillespie Era (Copy) - Make it stand out JOHN HAMILTON GILLESPIE design of Tampa Golf Links, Tampa Bay Hotel, commissioned by Henry Plant in 1897. 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