With the original site too small , they leased and then purchased the 208 - acre St. John farm , along with a dilapidated farmhouse that became their clubhouse .
It did n't take long for a few of the members to propose building a golf course .
With the original site too small , few leased and then purchased the 208 - acre St. John farm , along with a dilapidated farmhouse that became their clubhouse .
It did n't take long for a few of the members to propose building a golf course .