History
Since 1916 the South Bend Country Club has been challenging golfers and entertaining families. The golf. The service. The cuisine. The facilities. The community. The fun. Those are all part of the rich tradition you will find here and all of it close to home, about 15 minutes from Downtown South Bend. Because the South Bend Country Club is located next to Chain O’Lakes this the perfect setting for golfers or anyone who wants to relax and enjoy natural lakes, lush marshes, and graceful willow trees for golf and a variety of other events. Our 18-hole course was designed by Chicago-based architect George O’Neil. Not only did Golf Digest rank it the 6th best private course in Indiana, but it is an annual U.S. open qualifying event and consistently provides golf enthusiasts with a unique experience.
Since 1916 the South Bend Country Club has been challenging golfers and entertaining families. The golf. The service. The cuisine. The facilities. The community. The fun. Those are all part of the rich tradition you will find here and all of it close to home, about 15 minutes from Downtown South Bend. Because the South Bend Country Club is located next to Chain O’Lakes this the perfect setting for golfers or anyone who wants to relax and enjoy natural lakes, lush marshes, and graceful willow trees for golf and a variety of other events. Our 18-hole course was designed by Chicago-based architect George O’Neil. Not only did Golf Digest rank it the 6th best private course in Indiana, but it is an annual U.S. open qualifying event and consistently provides golf enthusiasts with a unique experience.
Over the years we have hosted events such as the Indiana State Amateur, Indiana Senior Open, Women’s Western Amateur, and the Western Open. But we have also welcomed golfing greats Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Arnold Palmer; celebrities that include Bob Hope and Bing Crosby; and, of course, our members and their guests.
Archives
| 1920 | Indiana State Open | Champion | Johnny Simpson | |
| 1935 | Western Open | Champion | Johnny Revolta | 74-70-73-73=290 |
| 1935 | Western Open | 3rd | “Lord” Byron Nelson | 75-72-74-75=296 |
| 1935 | Western Open | 6th | Tommy “The Silver Scot”Armour | 76-75-76-72=299 |
| 1935 | Western Open | 12th | “Sir” Walter Hagen | 79-74-74-75=302 |
| 1935 | Western Open | 40th | Chick Evans | 83-78-77-78=316 |
| 1936 | Women’s Western Amateur | Champion | Dorothy Traung | |
| 1938 | Western Amateur | Champion | Bob Babbish | |
| 1942 | NCAA | Co-Team Champions | Stanford, LSU | |
| 1942 | NCAA | Individual Champion | Frank “Sandy” Tatum | |
| 1951 | Western Amateur | Champion | Frank Stranahan | |
| 1953 | Indiana Open | Champion | Dale Morey | |
| 1962 | Women’s Western Amateur | Champion | Carol Sorenson | |
| 1992 | Women’s Western Amateur | Champion | Moira Dunn | |
| 1994 | Indiana State Amateur | Champion | Jim Ousley | |
| 2012 | Indiana PGA Senior Open | Champion | Bill Schumaker | 62-72=134 |
| 2013 | Indiana State Amateur | Champion | Adam Schenk | 67-69-75-68=279 |
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