GLEN COVE, N.Y. — Nassau Country Club is nearing completion of an intensive three-phase renovation plan that included a complete facelift and expansion of its halfway house, “Calamity Jane House,” located between the 9th and 10th holes of its acclaimed golf course.
According to Meg O’Connor, General Manager/COO of Nassau Country Club, the Calamity Jane project—which ensured the historic building remained intact—represents the culmination of a long-range plan that featured numerous upgrades to the property.
“The halfway house project was done in conjunction of an expansion of the No. 10 tee, as well as a renovation of the Townsend family cemetery that borders on one side of the property,” O’Connor said. “We are so proud of the end result and as a bonus, we now have an outdoor patio allowing members to watch golf for the first time in many years.”
O’Connor noted that Nassau CC’s original Pro Shop, formerly located at the halfway house, is now utilized for bag storage, while the former men’s card room has been converted to the Pro Shop.
Calamity Jane is well known as a legendary American Wild West frontierswoman and sharpshooter. But her name takes on an altogether different meaning in golf as it, too, was the name of Bobby Jones’ putter. It was Jim Maiden, a Scotsman who emigrated to America and eventually became head golf professional at Nassau CC, who offered Jones the opportunity to try out the putter before he competed in the 1923 U.S. Amateur Championship.
Legend has it that Jones sank no fewer than eight straight putts with Calamity Jane and left the course with the putter in his possession. The marriage of Jones and the putter worked so well that he went on to use Calamity Jane to win 13 major championships, including five U.S. Amateur Championship titles and the historic Grand Slam in 1930. The Nassau CC halfway house is named the “Calamity Jane House” in honor of Jones and arguably the most famous putter of all time.
Situated on the North Shore of Long Island in Nassau County, the member-owned, private country club boasts a rich history dating back nearly 130 years.
A deep, rich history also defines the Nassau Country Club golf course. In its more than 125 years of existence, the layout was designed and later renovated by the best in the business, most recently in 2021 with an extensive renovation carried out by Fazio Design. The club will host the 13th Junior Ryder Cup, September 23-25, 2025, culminating in the singles matches at Bethpage Black, where The Ryder Cup will take place September 26-28.
Throughout its history, Nassau CC has provided excellence in golf and promoted fellowship among its members. While Nassau’s premier golf experience continues to draw many new members, outstanding racquets, aquatics, and youth programs make Nassau an ideal club for the entire family.
For additional information, visit www.nassaucc.com.
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