Public welcome at country club

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — A hidden gem in Cadiz that sits just off its namesake road is the Cadiz Country Club.

The golf course was first built in 1926 with nine holes. It wasn’t until over 20 years later that it was built up to a full 18-hole course. At its conception, the club was private and exclusively for members. However, that has changed over the years.

“We’ve gone from private, to semi-private, to now being heavy on the public,” said Board President Dan Daily. “Or we wouldn’t be sitting here right now.”

Both the golf course and the restaurant are open to the public. Their new Food and Beverage Manager Tony Brown is always looking to stretch his creative muscles with daily specials. Friday night specials are posted online each week but daily specials being left up to Brown to choose each day, allows him to create things like a pizza burger and taco sandwich.

The menu is varied with options for everyone that range from “Birdies” (chicken) to “Water Hazards” (seafood). There is a “Future Golfers” section of the menu for kid-friendly options.

Brown has been a jack of all trades, growing up in Freeport but working many different jobs before returning to the county to be close to his kids. His three children have since left the area, but he’s still here and greatly appreciated by the club’s hungry diners.

While delivery is not a current service, food can always be ordered in advance and picked up.

For a community member walk-

By Kristi Tullis

Staff Writer

ing in off the street, high quality service is provided the same as it is for members. The only more exclusive amenity offered is use of the pool and that’s because of space constraints. However, the pool can be rented by anyone with a reasonable fee and there are also family memberships available.

The club strives to create a family-friendly atmosphere and can accommodate wedding receptions, private dinners, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties or any special gathering. There is a large hall along with a covered outdoor dining area.

As far as pricing goes, it may seem like a country club would be expensive for the average resident. However, the club takes competitive pricing seriously and wants to be part of the community.

“We are probably the competition on pricing,” Daily said. “We look around and want to know we’re [similar]. But we offer a lot. I think we’re very competitive for the market we’re in.”

“The same thing applies to the course,” said Marketing Coordinator Jim Drexler. “Our prices compared to courses at other places like ours are very reasonable.”

The focus of the club recently is welcoming the community in for food, golf, and hosting events. Public play for the course has been steadily growing and restaurant visitors are mostly made up of non-members.

“The message to the public is, 97 years young, we’ve been here through the good, the bad and we’re still thriving. Come see what you’re missing,” Daily said.

“It’s a hidden gem that they’re welcome to come to,” Drexler added. “Many people don’t realize what we have here and what’s available for them to use.”

The club is on Facebook and Twitter and has a full-service website where you can find specials and the full menu with prices along with upcoming events. If you are interested in playing the golf course, be sure to call ahead for a tee time.