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The 6,821 yard course, designed by George W. Cobb, was completed in [[1973]]. The course was renovated under the guidance of Bill Bergin in [[2006]]. [[Cecil Ingram]] holds the all-time course record round of 61. Since the redesign, the record round of 68 is held by [[Mike Greer]] and [[Wes Carter]]. | The 6,821 yard course, designed by George W. Cobb, was completed in [[1973]]. The course was renovated under the guidance of Bill Bergin in [[2006]]. [[Cecil Ingram]] holds the all-time course record round of 61. Since the redesign, the record round of 68 is held by [[Mike Greer]] and [[Wes Carter]]. | ||
Inverness' | Inverness' 17,000 square-foot clubhouse, constructed in [[1986]], was destroyed by fire on [[June 11]], [[2007]]. [[Hoover Police Department|Hoover police]] suspect that the fire was intentionally set by a group of young teenagers. One 14-year-old was arrested the day after the fire. | ||
Plans were underway to renovate the existing building, and a long-term plan to replace it with an 8-story condominium tower were under development. The building housed a full-service restaurant and bar as well as offices and meeting and event rooms and locker rooms. | Plans were underway to renovate the existing building, and a long-term plan to replace it with an 8-story condominium tower were under development. The building housed a full-service restaurant and bar as well as offices and meeting and event rooms and locker rooms. | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 13 June 2007
The Inverness Country Club is a private golf course country club located off of Inverness Center Parkway. It was bought in early 2005 by Inverness Holdings, LLC, a partnership of Bill Ochsenhirt and Jonathan Kimerling.
The 6,821 yard course, designed by George W. Cobb, was completed in 1973. The course was renovated under the guidance of Bill Bergin in 2006. Cecil Ingram holds the all-time course record round of 61. Since the redesign, the record round of 68 is held by Mike Greer and Wes Carter.
Inverness' 17,000 square-foot clubhouse, constructed in 1986, was destroyed by fire on June 11, 2007. Hoover police suspect that the fire was intentionally set by a group of young teenagers. One 14-year-old was arrested the day after the fire.
Plans were underway to renovate the existing building, and a long-term plan to replace it with an 8-story condominium tower were under development. The building housed a full-service restaurant and bar as well as offices and meeting and event rooms and locker rooms.
The club also features a pro shop, 10 tennis courts (8 soft, 2 hard), three swimming pools, and a fitness center.
References
- "Renovation begins on Inverness Country Club, golf course." (December 1, 2005) Birmingham Business Journal.
- Batson, Roger Jr (June 12, 2007) "Fire destroys clubhouse at Inverness Country Club." Birmingham News.
- Batson, Roger Jr (June 12, 2007) "Inverness Country Club fire ruled as arson." Birmingham News.
External links
- Inverness Country Club website
- fire photos at invernesscc.com