Last updated: June 7, 2024
Place
Miami Valley Golf Club
Olmsted Archives
Quick Facts
On June 3rd, 1919, 500 happy men, women and children turned out on a beautiful day to celebrate the opening of the Miami Valley Golf Club. It was a gift to the people of Dayton from the Kidders, a wealthy couple with a strong sense of community.
Olmsted Brothers would work on the design of Miami Valley, from the entrance, to the location of the clubhouse, and even a picnic grove. Those who visit often note the park-like feel of the course, thanks to Olmsted Brothers. The clubhouse remains a centerpiece of Miami Valley to this day.
Olmsted Brothers had been involved in designing a golf course in Maryland’s Clifton Park years earlier, and had recommended Scottish golfer Alexander Campbell as a designer, for who understands golf courses better than a golfer. After completing work at Miami Valley Golf Club, Olmsted Brothers suggested Campbell as the Club’s head professional, which he accepted.
Source: "Miami Valley Golf Club Marks 100 Years," Dayton Daily News
For more information and primary resources, please visit:
Olmsted Research Guide Online
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Olmsted Brothers would work on the design of Miami Valley, from the entrance, to the location of the clubhouse, and even a picnic grove. Those who visit often note the park-like feel of the course, thanks to Olmsted Brothers. The clubhouse remains a centerpiece of Miami Valley to this day.
Olmsted Brothers had been involved in designing a golf course in Maryland’s Clifton Park years earlier, and had recommended Scottish golfer Alexander Campbell as a designer, for who understands golf courses better than a golfer. After completing work at Miami Valley Golf Club, Olmsted Brothers suggested Campbell as the Club’s head professional, which he accepted.
Source: "Miami Valley Golf Club Marks 100 Years," Dayton Daily News
For more information and primary resources, please visit:
Olmsted Research Guide Online
Olmsted Archives on Flickr