November 4th, 1895
On November 4th, 1895, 12 of Salem's most distinguished citizens met to organize a golf club. These men were Frank W. Benson, Henry P. Benson, Lincoln F. Brigham,Hulings C. Brown, William W. Coolidge,Andrew D. Lawrie, David M. Little, Charles Pousland, Dr. Edward L. Peirson, Francis A. Seamans, Arthur W. West, and George West.