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\nEnjoy golf the way you want it and never fight for a tee time.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1664738574455{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445033915477{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”583″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”584″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”597″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”The History of the Fountain Inn – Simpsonville Country Club & Fox Run Country Club” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Fountain Inn High School graduates (Class of 1946) James Cannon and Melvin Younts liked to play golf. After attending college at Furman University and Law school at the University of South Carolina, Younts along with Cannon, who attended Wofford College, and D.L. Bramlett Jr., a Simpsonville Banker, who attended Furman University, founded the Fountain Inn – Simpsonville Country Club. The first organizational meeting of the Fountain Inn \u2013 Simpsonville Country Club occurred on November 1, 1956. The Club Charter is dated November 7, 1956 and from that date until the present a story of growth and change that mirrors the growth and evolution of the Fountain Inn – Simpsonville area is ongoing.<\/p>\n
Melvin Younts negotiated the land deal to purchase 200 acres of land at a cost of $100.00 per acre from a Mr. Cook.\u00a0 Dues were established at $90.00 annually per family and an initiation fee of $100.00. Directors\u2019 meetings were held quarterly with a focus on membership initiation, dues, and various membership classifications. The original charter member list includes a total of 162 members.\u00a0 Jimmy White, a Fountain Inn banker, was instrumental in getting the initial financing in the club\u2019s infancy. Another Fountain Inn banker, Bill Parsons, was involved in managing the club’s finances in the early days.<\/p>\n
In 1956, construction of the golf course began.\u00a0 The course opened with five holes. The original five holes are the current holes # 10, #11, #12, #17 and #18. A swimming pool and four more holes were completed shortly thereafter. The original nine-hole course opened with the routing as follows #10, #11, #14, #15, #16, #13, #12, #17, and #18. These holes are now the back nine at Fox Run. In 1957, Earl Tinsley was appointed the first general manager and golf pro.<\/p>\n
On weekends, members would walk the course picking up rocks that were used to fill a ditch on the 16th hole that ran across the fairway where the large tree is located.<\/p>\n
A motion was passed at the annual meeting held on November 6, 1958 to proceed with planning the construction of an additional nine holes. In 1959, Ralph Burdette was hired at a cost of $3,500 and a 10% payment from greens fees to construct what is now the current front nine. First Club Professional Earl Tinsley was instrumental in the forming of the greens and bunkers and overall course design during the early days of the club. Jay Harrington was hired as pro and club manager in late 1959 \/ 1960. Harrington left in August 1960 and Bill Chamblee was hired as general manager and head pro. It was during Chamblee\u2019s tenure the front nine was completed. A full 18-hole course was open for play.<\/p>\n
Two of the original 162 charter members, Melvin Younts and Al Drake, are still active members of the club.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445034034814{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”GOLF LESSONS” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Take your game to the next level at Fox Run Country Club.\u00a0 We offer a variety of lessons and programs for players of all abilities, from beginner to skilled players.\u00a0 Our services will help with your full swing, short game, course management, the mental game, and more.\u00a0 Our staff will make it their goal to improve your golf technique.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re looking for individual lessons, beginner lessons, group lessons or corporate functions, our 2 PGA teaching professionals Tim Zimmerman and Mike Hamilton can provide you with an array of learning programs.<\/span><\/p>\n Call 864-967-9505 to set up a lesson today!!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”559″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”556″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445034034814{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”558″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”601″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”JUNIORS PROGRAM” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]At Fox Run, we believe bringing along the next generation of golfers is extremely important.\u00a0 Golf teaches so many valuable life skills and the game itself can provide a lifetime of enjoyment, friendships, opportunities, and an active lifestyle.\u00a0 As PGA professionals, teaching and seeing them improve is one the greatest rewards of a PGA professional.\u00a0 We offer spring, summer and fall programs to keep the kids involved in the sport year round as we believe to be successful you have to be consistently involved in learning and development.\u00a0 Our programs are typically 10 week programs, meeting once a week during the school year and more during the summer.\u00a0 During the program we focus on all aspects of the game to include full swing, chipping, pitching, sand play, putting, rules and etiquette.\u00a0 We also incorporate opportunities to play golf through play days and at times during clinics as we know playing is where the love of golf really takes place. \u00a0Today more than ever, having kids involved with something that keeps them active and socially connected is vital and golf has that capability and so much more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”OUR PLAYER GROUPS” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1664739221143{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445034034814{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”552″ font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]552 Group is a weekend group that tees off at 9:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday in the months of March – November. December-February the time is 10:00 a.m. We use a modified point system for scoring. A player will determine his or her handicap. That number is then subtracted from 36 and the result is the number of points you need to achieve. Ex. If you have a 12 handicap, you deduct 12 from 36 and you would be required to pull 24 points.<\/p>\n Cost $12 Sunday 40 players maximum[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”603″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445033915477{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”614″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”SENIOR MENS” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The Senior Men\u2019s game is made up of Men 55 and older who like to play golf and compete in individual and team formats. Come and join us each Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. The competitions are based on a point system and flited to give players of all skill levels an equal chance to win.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445034034814{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”FOX FIGHT” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The Foxfight is a game open to all members every Friday at 12:30. The “A” players pick teams based on handicaps and the format is typically 3 best balls (Gross) on each hole. Great format because regardless of handicap it is possible your ball could count for the team on a given hole. Cost is $15 per person $10 of going to team game and $5 going to gross skins.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”616″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1445033915477{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”560″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”561″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”LADIES GROUP” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:30px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]FRLGA play day is every Tuesday & Thursday all year-round. We play a variety of fun competitions of 18 holes for ladies of all skill levels. Competitions are based on handicaps, so there is an even playing field<\/p>\n We also offer a 9 hole group that plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays for\u00a0 those ladies just getting started and working their way up to 18 holes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”721″ img_size=”full” title=”Tournament Schedule”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Play one of the most accessible private golf courses in Greenville. 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\nSaturday 60 players maximum<\/p>\n