On April 26, 1924 York Lodge #563 assigned the land contract covering the Alpheus L. Pipes farm to the newly incorporated YorkTemple Country Club. Thus was born what would become York Golf Club. The club's purpose was to provide a gathering place and recreational opportunities for Masons and their families. The first Board of Directors was composed of 3 members of York Lodge and 2 members from both University Lodge and Capital City Lodge.
In August of 1926 the Board of Directors authorized the Executive Committee to engage the services of a golf architect to prepare plans for a proposed golf course. The committee enlisted George Sargent to lay out a nine hole golf course and supervise its construction. In June of 1927 the first nine holes were opened for play. In 1928 the clubhouse was opened. 1930 brought the plans for a second nine holes that opened in June of 1931.
