Quality of Life
Bob Watts, left, stows his golf clubs while Steve Watson watches while playing Muskogee Golf Club’s ninth hole. The two veterans enjoyed free golf and lunch at the club. (File photo)
Muskogee Golf Club staying in fairway By Cathy Spaulding
Muskogee Phoenix
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uskogee Golf Club was founded on March 10, 1903, as the Muskogee Town and Country Club and was located on the outskirts of Fort Gibson where it occupied two buildings. In the summer of 1907, the membership bought the hundred acre Garland farm, house and all, moving the Club to its current location and the golf course. Originally nine holes, it is the oldest course in the state still at its original site. In 1970, the course hosted the U.S. Women’s
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Open, won by World Golf Hall of Famer Donna Caponi, the second of her back-to-back championships. In 2016, the club house was renovated making room for Mawell’s and an event conference area. Great detail was taken to refurbish and update the men’s and women’s locker rooms along with the pro shop and back patio, complete with fire pit. The club periodically plays host to high school tournaments, including state regional qualifiers and since 2018, it has played host to the All Pro Tour.
