Colonial Country Club, Private golf course in Fort Worth, US
Colonial Country Club is a private golf club on the south bank of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 18-hole, par-70 course was designed by John Bredemus and Perry Maxwell and measures 7,209 yards. The course is bordered by the river to the north and by a residential area on the other sides.
Marvin Leonard founded the club in 1936 and introduced bentgrass greens to Texas, an unusual choice for the region's warm climate. Members took ownership in 1942, transforming the property into one of the Southwest's most respected private clubs.
Ben Hogan, a Fort Worth resident, won the Colonial tournament five times, earning the course the nickname "Hogan's Alley." The event has been held annually since 1946, except in 1949 when the Trinity River flooded and in 1975 when the club hosted the Tournament Players Championship.
Access is limited to members and their guests, so prior contact is necessary to enter the grounds. The property offers practice areas and dining options for social gatherings throughout the year.
Annika Sörenstam competed here against male players in 2003, the first woman in a PGA Tour event since 1946. Her appearance drew global attention and opened conversations about gender boundaries in professional golf.
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