• Inverness Club was founded in February 1903 on the site on which it is today. S.P. Jermain, creator of the Midwest’s first public course and one of seven in the U.S., was elected as the club’s first president.
• It was named after the Village of Inverness in Scotland. The Village gave permission to use not only the name, but also its crest which includes the Latin words "Concordia et Fidelitas" which translates to "Harmony and Faithfulness."
• The club is world famous for its championship golf course, which was designed by the renowned architect, Donald Ross. Golf Digest ranks Inverness Club 2nd in Ohio and 41st in the USA.
• Inverness Club hosted its first U.S. Open in 1920 which included golfing greats Bobby Jones and Gene Sarazen in the field of competitors.
• The club has been the site of eight major championships. Byron Nelson, who served as our head golf professional from 1940 to 1944, recognized Inverness as his home course. The par 71 course plays 7,255 yards from the championship tees.

• The only NCAA Men’s Golf Championship played at Inverness Club prior to the upcoming 2009 championship was in 1944. That year the University of Notre Dame was the winner.
• David Graf, Inverness Club’s Golf Professional, oversees the golf facilities and activities. He and his staff coordinate all play, including leagues, tournaments, and tee times. Other golf services include lessons, customized club fittings, bag storage, club repair and cleaning, golf carts, and caddies.

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