History Founded in 1925
Established on May 13, 1925, with the purchase of the fishing club known as the Island Pond Club, the Waterloo Country Club has been in continuous operation through good years and bad. Over the years, the Club hosted Saturday night dances featuring local bands, and even held "carnivals" to raise funds during the Great Depression.
The tapestry that is the Waterloo Country Club is woven with fond memories of Sunday afternoon picnics, golf matches, card games, family gatherings and reunions, intertwined with the beauty of the course and grounds and the sounds of children laughing in the pool. May the best days of the Grand Old Lady of Monroe County be ahead of her!
1925
Waterloo Country Club established by purchasing the Island Pond Club
1926
Clubhouse was built for cost of $3975 and was come to be known as the "dancehall"
1927
Additional land was leased to increase the golf course from 4 to 9 holes
1930
5 holes added to the existing 4 holes
1931
Clubhouse expansion included and enlarged dancefloor and porch at a cost of $1100
1935
20 additional acres purchased at a price of $3423.75 bringing the total paid for all 45 acres to $9849.24
1950
25th anniversary of the WCC!
early 1960's
Ladies league is started, new pool is added, stock price increased by $200
1965
Bermuda Grass greens were added requiring another special assessment and $200 increase of the stock price
1966
Replacement of bermuda greens with Bent grass
1975
50th Anniversay of the WCC!
1979
Demolition of the "dancehall" building
12/13/97
Clubhouse fire resulting in complete loss.
Spring 1999
New clubhouse opens; bids for new pool are received.
July 2001
New pool plan approved at a cost of $275,000
2003
Club is privatized and Social membership level is established
2008
Gas Carts are added; Junior memberships are initiated
2021
COVID 19 closes the clubhouse for most of the year and golf is halted by the state mandate; we manage to stay afloat by setting up outside dining in the parking lot;New Patio & bar project underway located behind the clubhouse
Spring 2022
New Patio & bar open for business; Emeritus membershihp level is established
2023
Purchased 3/4 acre from adjoining farm for expansion of hole #3 into a par 5
Our Mission
As a private country club since 1925, the Waterloo Country Club is committed to providing a distinctive private country club experience to its members with excellent services welcoming members, families and guests to form life-long friendships and create memories that are a meaningful, lasting part of our collective legacy valued by our membership. We honor the legacy of our past and continue to honor an unmistakable sense of community, building memories that sustain our heritage for future generations.
Our Vision
Waterloo Country Club is foremost a place where friendships, camaraderie, business and experiences are made, one relationship at a time. Our vision is founded on an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations and services including a private golf course that challenges our members and has visual appeal to all players; a pool where families gather to swim and relax; and a restaurant, kitchen and bar where friends and families meet to dine, socialize and form life-long friendships that enhance our legacy.
Our Values
At the Waterloo Country Club, each member, their guests, and our staff are expected to hold themselves to the highest behavior consistent with that of a distinctive private country club, as follows:
- Integrity: to always do the right thing
- Respect: to treat others as you would want to be treated
- Accountability: for your own actions
- Stewardship: to leave it better than before
- Teamwork: working collectively to raise performance
- Continuous Improvement: never be satisfied with the status quo
- Inclusion: encourage participation in supporting each member's desire to find a place to belong