Our Mission.
The mission of the Rome Historic Golf Preservation Foundation, Inc. is to promote, preserve and maintain the historic golf course designed by renowned architect George Cobb which has been named to the National Historic Register, on the grounds of Coosa Country Club and to further promote the history and appreciation of the game of golf through education and scholarship opportunities.
A Public Charity, Tax-Exempt Organization.
The Rome Historic Golf Preservation Foundation has been designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Rome Historic Golf Preservation Foundation, Inc. is classified as a public charity by the IRS. Directors will provide donors with a letter from the IRS detailing information as to its 501(c)(3) status.
The Historic Coosa Country Club Golf Course.
Golf has been played on this land since the 1890’s. In 1909 it became a proper golf course on the grounds of Coosa Country Club. This 18-hole golf course was redesigned by renowned golf course architect George Cobb from 1961-1972. George Cobb was a confidant of Bobby Jones and Cobb’s better known accomplishments included designing the “Par 3 Course” at Augusta National in 1958, designing the Atlanta East Lake golf course prior to the 1963 Ryder Cup, and designing the North Carolina Quail Hollow course in 1961. He also was a consultant at Augusta National from 1958-1977. Cobb designed over 115 courses during his career. The Coosa Country Golf Course was listed in the National Historic Register in 2022.
Our Education Efforts
We are currently seeking to partner with organizations in the greater Rome Area to offer wellness education and scholarship opportunities through the nationally accredited First Tee program. Learn more about the program here.