Powell moved his family to a house on the golf course. Powell obtained financial support for his effort to build the golf club from two black physicians and from his brother who took out a second mortgage. With this support, he was able to purchase a 78-acre dairy farm. The Clearview Golf Club was designed by Bill Powell and was begun in East Canton, Ohio in 1946. As an African American, Powell had faced prejudice when attempting to join other golf clubs in the United States, so he chose to build his own. First, Powell tried to get a GI loan, but was turned down.
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So much to say about Clearview, I thought it best I share what I found in Wikipedia: Renee Powell, and throughout the day had the opportunity to hear and learn from PGA of America Head Professionals Mackenzie Mack, Tiana Jones, Jasmin Cunningham and Mark Jordan, 85th National President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. It was a grand day! Upon arrival we were met by Dr.
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Last week with Steve Jurick, Executive Director, Miami Valley Golf Association we took 14 young adults to the Historic Clearview Golf Club and learned about the Strength of a Legacy. Our Sponsor 2K Foundations https:foundations.2k.com helped us to remember the day by taking many photos, many of which you will see below. There are times in life you sit back, take it in and realize you are fortunate to witness and experience history I’ve been fortunate in that way.