Long before the two championship courses at The International, there was a nine-hole course named "Runaway Brook Golf Club," which existed for more than 50 years. At the time, the game of golf was just recently introduced to the world and the club featured more popular games of the time like hopscotch, checkers, chess, croquet and tennis.
The golf course, under the ownership of ITT Sheraton, was renamed The International.
The International brought in Robert Trent Jones to modify the greens and bunkers of the Pines Course. With these modifications, the Pines Course was not only the longest course in the world, but one of the most difficult.
ITT Sheraton/Starwood Hotels and Resorts, sold The International to principal owner Daniel Weadock Sr. and limited partner Brian Lynch, the club's general manager. Under their leadership, The International undertook major expansions and renovations including the construction of the Oaks Course by lead architect Tom Fazio.
The Oaks Course officially opened for member play, making The International the first private golf club with 36 holes.
Today, still under the Weadock family's ownership, The International holds many of the core values from the original vision of the club represented. Now, as a golf and special events destination, we are able to deliver these values to everyone who visits The International property.
