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A Young Course with a Storied Past
The beauty and potential of the land where the Fox Valley Club now resides, was once the vision of Albert Wende back in the 1930's, when Wende acquired acres of land to build a summer home. The mansion Mr. Wende built upon this breathtaking land (now the location of the newly built Fox Valley clubhouse) was a mirror image of the Bahamian mansion of Harry Oates, Wende's best friend. The replication of the design was unique because it was in Oates's mansion in the Bahamas where the mafia later murdered Mr. Oates.
Prior to the sale of the Lancaster, NY land around 1945 to Dr. Fahey and his family, Wende built a cabin for his daughter and her children to use as a summer home. This original cabin still remains on the Fox Valley property and is now used as offices.
In 1990, following the death of her husband, Helen Fahey sold the estate to Fox Valley Associates founded by Tim Davis and his wife, Marlene Brodzik, a South Florida golf star. Mr. Davis designed the existing golf course and began construction in 1991. The first 9 holes were completed in 1992 when the Fox Valley Club celebrated its commencement. In 1993, the second nine holes were completed. In the fall of 1994, the Paloma Golf Group purchased the Fox Valley Club. Paloma built the clubhouse where the pre-existing Wende Mansion stood. In the fall of 1997, Arnold Palmer Golf Management purchased the Fox Valley Club and proudly maintains the property for its valued, private membership.
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As a proud part of the Arnold Palmer Golf family, Fox Valley takes pride in the fact we are a “Membership By Invitation Only” Country Club. This membership privilege is truly one of the oldest of country club traditions that instills a close knit community. To become of Member of Fox Valley you must be nominated and sponsored by a current member of the Club.
If you are new to Western New York, or have recently heard of Fox Valley, our Membership Director will be happy to introduce you to our Ambassador Committee of Members. The Ambassador Committee will also help all of the new members become integrated into the fabric of the club.
And remember, Fox Valley is a “No Assessment” private Club.
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MORE INFORMATION?
For information on sponsoring a friend or neighbor, or to learn more about enrolling for membership at Fox Valley Country Club, contact Jennifer Pack in the Membership Office today!
PERSONAL TOUR?
If you are new to the area, or moving this way, I am happy to schedule a personal tour of our beautiful private club. Contact me and I will set you up with a Member of our Ambassador Council who will ensure you feel welcome.
Jennifer Pack, Membership Director
jpack@palmergolf.com
716.683.6161 ext. 47
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