In March 1947, 190 acres known as "Old Drake Place" (which is now Indian Pines Golf Course) was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Pope for $10,000 and a nine hole sand green course was laid out. Shortly thereafter, topsoil was brought in and the first grass greens in Lee County were constructed behind the existing sand greens. Road scrapers were brought in, rocks were removed, and fairways were laid out. This primitive course was opened for play in the last of April. The small frame house on the property was used as the first clubhouse and pro shop and a grass practice green was constructed in the front yard. June saw the constuction of a dam forming a 10-acre lake. The first tournament was played July 4, 1947.
In June 1949 a letter was sent to all the club members proposing the construction of a new clubhouse. Once financing was secured the clubhouse was built and opened July 4, 1950. More construction folowed and a second nine holes opened in 1951 and a pool was constructed in 1957.
The current location of Saugahatchee was opened in 1976 with an 18-hole par 72 layout which has changed very little since. A renovation project of the current clubhouse was approved and completed in 1996, and in May 2010 another major renovation has been completed.
Saugahatchee Country Club has 18 holes of golf, practice facilities, swimming pool, fitness center, lighted tennis courts, formal and casual dining facilities, two bars, and a ballroom that will seat 200 diners.
Dining, Entertaining, and Banquets play a large role at the Club. As an area leader in dining and entertainment, we offer a variety of private rooms ranging from formal to casual to meet your specific needs. Please contact Harry Greenlee, Food & Beverage Director, at 334-749-3441 or
harry@saugahatcheecountryclub.com for additional information regarding an event.
BALLROOM - with a capacity of 200 seated diners our ballroom provides an elegant setting for your special event. We offer state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and dance floor.
UPSTAIRS BAR - capacity of 40 seated diners. This is a very popular room for smaller gatherings as it offers a terrific view of the golf course, due to two walls of glass. It also features an attached covered deck for indoor/outdoor entertaining.
MAGNOLIA DINING ROOM - capacity of 30 seated diners. This is a simply elegant space, perfect for intimate events.
DOGWOOD DINING ROOM - capacity of 32 seated diners. A nice room that overlooks the swimming pool, as well as the golf course. With its location at the back of the Club, this room offers additional privacy.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION - capacity of 500.
