Atlantic City Country Club
The Atlantic City Country Club is a golf club located in Northfield, New Jersey, west of Atlantic City. In addition to a golf course, the club offers banquet and dining facilities. The course resides on in a coastal setting with skyline views of Atlantic City.
History
The club was established in 1897. It was purchased by Hilton Hotels in 1998. It came under the ownership of Caesars Entertainment Corporation until April 15, 2014, when it was sold to Ottinger family group, the owners of Scotland Run Golf Club and Ballamor Golf Club.The term "birdie", which means one stroke under par, was coined at the club in 1903.
National championships
The club has hosted six national championships conducted by the United States Golf Association:Year | Championship | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Notes |
1997 | U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur | Carol Semple Thompson | 2 & 1 | Leslie Shannon | |
1975 | U.S. Women's Open | Sandra Palmer | +7 | Nancy Lopez JoAnne Carner Sandra Post | |
1967 | U.S. Senior Women's Amateur | Marge Mason | Hulet P. Smith | ||
1965 | U.S. Women's Open | Carol Mann | +2 | Kathy Cornelius | |
1948 | U.S. Women's Open | Babe Zaharias | E | Betty Hicks | |
1901 | U.S. Amateur | Walter Travis | 5 & 4 | Walter E. Egan |
- It also hosted an event on the Senior PGA Tour in 1980, the Atlantic City Senior International, won by Don January.