It all started a hundred years ago…

… when a couple of gentlemen came together at what used to be called Observatory Hill.

They looked down at the sight that unfolded beneath them. To the north, views of Lake Ontario, in the south, Lake Erie, and there in the distance - nestled between the two - you could see the mist rising from the roars of Niagara Falls. In front of them, gentle rolling hills filled their view, with specks of farmhouses, barns, and gristmills sprinkled throughout - it was truly a sight to see.

106 acres of farmland were purchased and plans for a course of absolute championship-calibre were laid out by an architect named Walter J. Travis. In a letter to the Board dated April 25th, 1921, Travis wrote,

“I can visualize with prophetic eye, the whole course in a finished state… and I am quite sure it will be one which we will be immensely proud of.”

Designs were drawn, fairways carved, and bunkers dug out. Greens were meticulously manicured to perfection and the stage was set for the next hundred years, for the place we now call home.

Our Centennial Year has provided us with a great opportunity to celebrate our rich history. Here’s to the next 100!

Lookout Point Legacy Team

Over the past 5 years, a group of dedicated members, our Legacy Team, have collectively spent thousands of hours, digging deep into the archives and websites of libraries, newspapers, historical societies, golf magazines, and many other sources. Several members, both past and present have generously contributed their photos and shared stories and fond memories of life at Lookout.

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