In 1901, Rutland Country Club was established as a corporation under the laws of the State of Vermont, and Articles of Association were filed with the Secretary of State as well as the Rutland City Clerk. In 1902 a group of members, led by John Woodfin, Club President, and James Button, Club Treasurer, purchased a 382 acre farm from John Baxter for $4648. That farm became the Rutland Country Club. Architect George Low designed the original nine hole layout, completing his work in 1902. In 1927 the famed architectural firm of Stiles & Van Kleek supervised the construction of an additional nine holes, resulting in the venerable golf course we enjoy today.