The Atlantic City Country Club is a golf club located in Northfield, New Jersey, west of Atlantic City. In addition to a golf course, the club offers banquet and dining facilities. The course resides on in a coastal setting with skyline views of Atlantic City.
History The club was established in 1897. It was purchased by Hilton Hotels in 1998. It came under the ownership of Caesars Entertainment Corporation until April 15, 2014, when it was sold to Ottinger family group, the owners of Scotland Run Golf Club and Ballamor Golf Club.Bogdan, Jennifer. "Caesars sells Atlantic City Country Club to Ottinger family", The Press of Atlantic City, April 16, 2014.
The term "birdie", which means one stroke under par, was coined at the club in 1903."ATLANTIC CITY; On to the Next Round", The New York Times, May 10, 1998"Atlantic City Country Club; A golf landmark goes public", Golf Digest, June 2008.
National championships The club has hosted six national championships conducted by the United States Golf Association: YearChampionshipWinnerScoreRunner(s)-upNotes1997U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Carol Semple Thompson2 & 1 Leslie ShannonUnited States Women's Mid-Amateur Championship, Past champions 1987–2001, accessed May 26, 20081975U.S. Women's Open Sandra Palmer+7 Nancy Lopez JoAnne Carner Sandra PostUnited States Women's Open, Past champions, accessed May 26, 20081967U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Marge Mason Hulet P. SmithUSGA Senior Women's Amateur, Past champions 1962–2001, accessed May 26, 20081965U.S. Women's Open Carol Mann+2 Kathy CorneliusUnited States Women's Open, Past champions, accessed May 26, 20081948U.S. Women's Open Babe ZahariasE Betty HicksUnited States Women's Open, Past champions, accessed May 26, 20081901U.S. Amateur Walter Travis5 & 4 Walter E. Egan
It also hosted an event on the Senior PGA Tour in 1980, the Atlantic City Senior International, won by Don January."Champions Tour reflects on its 25-year history" , PGA Tour, January 12, 2005
References
External links Official website