The Club

A Rich History and a Strong Future

In 1903, three men with an interest in fishing and the outdoors leased a 38-acre woodland plot, located 3 miles southwest of Decatur on the old Meridian Trail. On Thanksgiving Day, they cleared the underbrush from what would become the first basin of the spring-fed, 9-acre lake.

In 1904, the Decatur Fishing Club was incorporated. The lakefront soon proved to be an attractive place to settle. Today, the 55-home community on the eastern boundary of the Club’s property is a serene residential area, and the lake has become a landmark at the entrance to South Side.

Over the next few years, many of the fishermen developed an interest in golf. In 1924, the first nine holes of the golf course were built, and the club’s name was changed from The Decatur Fishing Club to South Side Country Club.

Nearly 100 years later, South Side Country Club continues to offer an excellent and challenging golfing experience, fostering vital friendships and remaining an important part of the Decatur community.