Inverness Club

Inverness Club is a private golf facility in Toledo, Ohio, featuring an 18-hole course across rolling terrain. The layout combines water hazards, sand bunkers, and maintained fairways that stretch over 7,000 meters in total length.

The grounds opened in 1903 and gained recognition through hosting several professional championships beginning in the 1920s. Donald Ross shaped the course during the early decades of the 20th century, with his design influencing tournament standards of the era.

Opening the clubhouse to professional golfers in 1920 marked a shift in American golf culture, which had previously maintained strict social boundaries. Members continue this tradition of hospitality while the grounds remain a venue for national competitions.

The course runs across varied sloping ground that can become slippery during wet conditions. Visitors should note that access is restricted to members and their guests only.

The clubhouse displays memorabilia from past championships, including objects from 1920 when professional players first entered the building. This moment changed the relationship between amateurs and professionals in American golf permanently.