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Inverness Club
Toledo, Ohio, United States
18 Holes · Par 71 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Inverness Club
Inverness Club is a private 18-hole, par 71 course in Toledo, Ohio. Donald Ross designed it, and Andrew Green later restored it. The club has a deep championship record. It has hosted four U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships, it has staged a U.S. Amateur, and in 2021 it was the venue for the Solheim Cup. Play is limited to members and their guests, so there is no public tee sheet and no published green fee, and a round here begins with an invitation from someone who belongs to the club.
- Bob Tway won the 1986 PGA Championship here, one of two PGA Championships the club has staged.
- The calendar ahead includes the 2027 U.S. Women's Open, the 2029 U.S. Amateur and the 2045 U.S. Open.
- Green rebuilt selected bunkers and restored the knobby, hummocked mounding that marks Ross's style.
- Green worked from Ross's original drawings and historic photographs to guide the restoration.
History of Inverness Club
Donald Ross designed the course, and it held its first U.S. Open in 1920, won by Ted Ray. Before the 1979 U.S. Open, George and Tom Fazio made changes that removed several original Ross features. The club later chose to reverse course. Andrew Green's restoration replaced the Fazio-era holes with new ones inspired by the Ross originals and restoring the character of the bunkering and mounds. The project has been cited as an example of a prominent club putting an older design back together rather than adding to the later changes.
Signature holes at Inverness Club
The 18th is a par 4 of 358 yards, unusually short for a closing hole at a major venue. Its demand is a precise second shot rather than a long drive, which is why it is remembered as a finish that tests approach play. A sloping green and strategically placed bunkers punish anything slightly off.
When to play Inverness Club
Inverness is private, so your date is set by a member's invitation. If you would rather watch than play, the next big date is the 2027 U.S. Women's Open, with further USGA championships booked after that. Ask your host about when the course is open and how championship preparations affect the calendar.
Playing Inverness Club: tips
There is no public access and no green fee to plan for. A round here means playing as the guest of a member, and the club sells no tee times. The club is in Toledo, Ohio, and it gives no visitor guidance of its own, so ask your host about arrival time, dress and whether caddies are available.
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Inverness Club
Can the public play Inverness Club?
No. Inverness is a private club for members and their guests. It sells no public tee times and publishes no green fee.
Which majors has Inverness hosted?
Inverness has hosted four U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships, along with the 2021 Solheim Cup, and it is scheduled for the U.S. Women's Open in 2027.
Who restored Inverness Club?
Andrew Green led the restoration. He worked from Ross's original drawings and photographs to bring back the character of the original design.