the beginning

The beginning of what would become the North End Golf & Social Club originated in the early Spring of 2000 when a group of regular North Main Tavern patrons were socializing about the approaching golf season.  The patrons (believed to include Chad Atkinson, T.J. Gwizdala, Nate Johnson, and Scott Sanders) were discussing their common interest in establishing USGA recognized golf handicaps.  Curious for information regarding handicaps the group explored the USGA's website where they were introduced to the concept of a Golf Clubs without Real Estate.

golf clubs without real estate

Excited about the idea of a golf club without real estate Chad, Nate, Scott and Jerry Griffin got together on April 21, 2000 at LT's Bar and Grill.  The four discussed organizing a golf club and a meeting of the as yet unnamed club was scheduled for April 24, 2000 at the North Main Tavern.

the name

On Monday, April 24th Chad, Jerry and Nate were joined by Donald Crosby and Rod Gulbrantson at the North Main Tavern to begin the process of establishing a golf club without real estate consistent with the USGA's guidelines.  It was at this meeting that Nate first suggested the name of the club as the North End Golf and Social Club.

At that meeting the first Board of Directors was established with Nate elected as the Secretary,  Jerry elected as the Treasurer,  Chad elected as the President, Rod elected Vice-President, and Donald elected as a member.   Also at that meeting Donald was appointed Social Committee Chairman, and although he was not in attendance Scott Sanders was appointed Handicap Committee Chairman.

the logo

A week later on May 1, 2000 the newly named North End Golf & Social Club meet again at the North Main Tavern.  The five people present at the April 24th meeting were joined by Scott and T.J. Gwizdala.  It was at this meeting that Scott first presented the logo he had designed for the Club.

the north end golf & social club

Two weeks later on May 15, 2000 Matt Hammes became the 10th and final original member to sign the North End Golf & Social Club charter.  With ten members the NEGSC fulfilled the minimum requirement of 10 members established by the USGA for Clubs without Real Estate.  A Golf Club had been born.

On January 23, 2001 the North End Golf & Social Club incorporated in the State of Illinois as a general not for profit corporation.