The only course designed, built, owned and operated by an African American, Clearview was named a National Historic Site by the U.S.
Today, both the jeep and original walk-behind mower are part of the archives of Clearview. On June 27, 1927, the new club was dedicated and its name was changed to the Woodholme Country Club. With a walk-behind mower to mow the greens, and an army jeep pulling gang mowers, he carefully manicured his 78-acre vision. He opened Clearview to the public in 1948, and in 1978 expanded the course to 18 holes. He walked the fairways with just a hand seeder around his neck to plant every blade of grass.
Without traditional golf maintenance equipment, Bill began building his course by hand. The first nine holes opened for business in 1948. Course architect William 'Bill' Powell began construction of Clearview Golf Club in 1946.
#ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT USED IN BUILDING CLEARVIEW GOLF COURSE PROFESSIONAL#
Andrews, directed clubmaker and professional golfer Allan. Clearview Golf Course's layout includes gently rolling terrain and undulating greens serving as a challenge to experienced golfers, while providing an enjoyable round for those players who are new to the game. With the help of his wife, Marcella, Powell carved nine holes out of farmland while working nights as a security guard. The only course designed, built, owned and operated by an African American, Clearview was named a National Historic Site by the U.S. The onset of golf architecture began around 1837 when Sir Andrew Playfair, provost of St. In 1946, he established Clearview Golf Club in East Canton Ohio: “America’s Course.” When William "Bill" Powell encountered racial discrimination on the golf course after returning home from World War II, he decided to build his own place to play, one where people of all colors would be welcome.
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