What started as one hole in a field has grown into a full 18-hole course — built by family, fueled by competition, and played with heart.
It all started with one hole in the bottom of a field around 2017 — just a place for Brian Grant to go out and hit a few balls.
The idea grew: a few more holes at different yardages to dial in his game. Over the years the course expanded to around 16 holes, and by 2019 the whole family was playing and building it together.
When COVID hit, the course and the competition really took off. With plenty of time outdoors, family rivalry flourished. In 2020 we held our first tournament, The Compound Classic, with just 12 of us competing. It quickly gained popularity, and we added a fall tournament in memory of Patty Grant, the matriarch of the family.
After the first PGI in 2020, bunkers were added to raise the difficulty. And before the second Compound Classic, two more holes completed the full 18-hole layout — with creative combinations of tee boxes to greens. Gotta keep your head on a swivel.
Born from a passion for perfecting every swing.
Each hole tells a story of innovation and fun.
Experience the thrill of family tradition and friendly rivalry.
From the first 12-player Compound Classic in 2020 to our fall tournament honoring Patty Grant, competition runs deep in this family. Every season brings new rivalries, epic moments, and a growing field of players ready to take on the course.
Learn MoreFrom Brian's one-hole practice spot to a full 18 with bunkers, creative tee box combos, and named landmarks like Amen Corner and the Highlands. Every hole has a story — and every swing keeps you on your toes.
About Our CourseIn 2023 we kicked off the first Summer League. 10 teams of 2 faced off over three months in match-play style competitions. Standings were kept soccer-style — 3 points for a victory, 1 for a draw. After the regular season, playoffs were seeded by standings. The team of Evan Rumley & Brent Williamson (Off Constantly) won the inaugural Summer League.
18 holes. Par 37. No two rounds play the same.
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A surprisingly difficult opener. The 135 to 155 yard hole plays flat with no elevation changes, but the road sits just two yards off the back of the green. Go over and you're bouncing across the fence. Leave it short and you'll need a delicate chip — too aggressive and you'll roll right over.
A downhill par 2 where the ideal play is to hit it high and land it on the green, or play it off the hill and let it roll on. Too much speed and you'll end up in Grants Creek just past the back edge. Go long and you're chipping over the creek and under trees.
Another downhill par 2 playing to the largest green on the course. Relatively forgiving — plenty of room short and long. Pick the right club, aim for the stick, and take your par.
The first hole with a bunker in play. Depending on the tee box, you either need to hit just left of the trap or carry it entirely. The sand trap — known as "Scott's Hole" — sits just below the green. The bunker shot takes skill to clear the ledge. Blade it and you'll fly right over.
Slightly uphill with four pot bunkers surrounding the back edge of the green, shaped like a tiger paw. Miss left and you're in the woods. The play is to go at the hole or slightly right. Don't go long.
One of the biggest elevation changes on the course. A slimmer green and thick grass up front that kills any bounce make this one of the toughest to hit. You want to land it on the putting surface, but too much topspin sends you into the woods just five yards off the back.
An uphill par 2 with a hidden bunker on the front edge of the green that you can't see from the tee. Come up short and you're in the sand. Go too long and you'll bounce over the road and into the trees for a penalty drop.
A relatively easy hole. Trees on the left will knock your ball down and leave an easy chip. Just don't go too long — parked cars sit off the back of this green.
Don't let the short yardage fool you. Roll off the back and you're in the creek. Leave it short and you need a feather-touch chip. This is the course's signature hole and the tournament playoff hole that determines prize placements.
After making the turn, the course stretches out. A 175-yard straightaway to the Tiger Paw green. Same pot bunkers, same danger — stay short of the sand and out of the trees behind.
Another long hole, slightly downhill, heading toward Scott's Hole. The tee shot comes from the left, so watch your miss — anything right finds the bunker.
Plays uphill to the same green as Hole 7. The hidden bunker is still very much in play from this angle, though you have more room to the right. Avoid going long off the back edge.
Hole 12 in reverse — same direction, opposite angle, very downhill toward the Eggplant green. Hit it high and land it soft. The front grass won't let much roll through, and the woods lurk just off the back.
One of the longest and toughest holes on the course. 175 yards uphill from the bottom corner to the top terrace. Miss left and long and you're across the road into the Highlands. You have to hit every bit of your club to reach this green.
The first of a two-hole stretch known as "The Highlands" — added after the course's first year and instantly among the most difficult. A blind tee shot over a massive sticker bush. Clear it, but hit the green — a small pot bunker guards the front. Left or long means trees.
Straight away, but the entire fairway and green is lined with pine trees on both sides. A straight shot is critical. Miss long and right, though, and you might clear the trees into an open field with an easy chip back.
A fairly easy penultimate hole playing 155 yards downhill. Not many bad spots to miss — just don't club up too much and end up in the trees behind the green.
The only par 3 on the course. Around 210 yards and uphill, this closing hole plays long no matter how far you hit it. The smart play is to put a solid shot within 20 yards of the hole and chip on for birdie.
The latest news from The Compound Country Club.
In a stunning Sunday comeback John Jarratt captures his first Compound Classic he so desperately craved. Going into the weekend many people were eyeing front runner, Will Simon, to capture his third straight. Jarratt continued to have a steady climb up the leaderboard each day on the way to victory, fighting off an opening round -11 from Joseph Hardee. Unfortunately for Simon, his chances for a three peat went the way of the bottle quite early on.
Jarratt set 2 tournament records this year. The first one is setting the Compound Classic lowest tournament score with a -21, the second was words spoken per golf shot.
Speaking of Jarratt's tournament record -21, many people are asking if the course has become too easy and if a course redesign is needed to keep these players in check going forward. All eyes will be turned toward Head of Course Maintenance, Zack Grant, to see what he will do for this year's Patty Grant Invitational, especially with last year's PGI winner shooting a -22 (Joseph Hardee).
As a journalist's aside, after watching a few of these guys magically shoot 15 strokes under their average, there were talks this weekend that the Compound Classic handicap system was calculated using horoscopes. Either we've got a room full of sandbaggers, or someone's grandma is out here running the numbers with an abacus. At this point, we might need to record every round and go back for tape review to see who is really telling the truth. The prime example of this is Social Media Intern, Bailey Black, coming in third place shooting a weekend -19. Mr. Black had a handicap rating of 9. To put this into perspective, Grayson Hill's handicap was a 10 and he shot a +32. A 51 shot difference over 3 rounds, with a total of 3 shot difference in handicap. Makes you think.
Overall, the championship flight produced the drama and intrigue that a top flight tournament such as this should produce.
Second flight tees off at 8:30 with Gray, Vanwick, Hill, and Black. Delaney, Bennington, and Rumbley follow at 8:45. First flight goes at 9:15 with Connor Grant and Matt M., then JJ Mac, Nelson, Herman, and Ivan at 9:30. Benton, Scooter, and Hudson close it out at 10:00 alongside Nelson, Hardee, and more.
First round Friday pairings are set. The 4:00 PM group features Russell Grant, Scooter Lewter, JJ McMahon, and Johnny Jarratt. Cooper Grant kicks off the 4:15 PM group with Ivan Black, Chris Tansey, and Brent Williamson. Joey Hardee and Sheri Bennington tee off at 4:30 PM alongside Brian Grant, Delaney Grant, Mark Benington, and Joseph.
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