Shawnee Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour

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Shawnee Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour
The history of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort and the village of
Shawnee on Delaware are rich with stories, landmarks and facilities
that have existed for hundreds of years in this fertile land that
borders the Delaware River.
Long ago, this area was covered by glacial ice fields. One of the last
glaciers, the Wisconsin Glacier, as it melted, carved the Delaware
Water Gap and deposited fertile topsoil and the stones that create
the identity of the Delaware River Valley. This massive glacial
movement created the two large islands on either side of the village
that is known today as Shawnee on Delaware.
Start your tour at one of the benches that
sit along the river on our grand front lawn.
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As you stand and look
at
the
river
and
surrounding landscape,
it is the fertile terrain
you see that eventually
attracted
the
first
inhabitants
of
this
area.
There
is
archaeological evidence
that Paleolithic man
lived here at least
10,000 years ago, after
the glacial period. A
dig in the early 70’s, by the National Geographic Society, confirmed
this fact through the carbon dating of arrowheads and other tools
found in the area. The thick forests of Worthington State Forest
across the river, the temperate climate, the substantial shad run
here in the Delaware River, the abundance of game in the
surrounding landscape, and the natural fertility of this beautiful
land make this a desirable place to live.
Walk towards the large Pavilion known as “The River
Sanctuary” and after you pass it on the river side stop in
front of the large black topped area.
STOP A
As you drink in the beauty of the river and its surroundings,
imagine the people that lived off this land. Archeologists have
established that the Lenape Indians dominated the Delaware Region
perhaps as early as the 11th Century. The Lenapes were comprised
of three main clans: the wolf, the turtle and the turkey. The Wolf
clan settled in the Shawnee area and was also known as the Minsi
tribe. Their main village was located on the New Jersey side,
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somewhere just opposite of where you are standing now. A word
about the Shawnee Indians, they spent only a little time in this area
and after a disturbance with the Lenape left this valley.
The River Sanctuary
On your right, the large brick floored
Pavilion
is
called
our
River
Sanctuary.
Originally built as a
picnic Pavilion in the late 1970’s, it
was initially called the Governor’s
Pavilion and its name has only been
recently changed to reflect the
renovation and reliance on this
facility as a wedding location.
Couples that are married here are
invited to place their names in the
Pavilion and to return to remember
the special time they shared here.
New Jersey
Directly across the river is New
Jersey and the sight of what was
once called Buckwood Park. When
CC Worthington opened the Inn,
Buckwood Park was for his guests
to picnic, relax or play games. He
operated a ferry from this side of
the river directly to Buckwood Park.
Today that is Worthington State
Forest. The Appalachian Trail runs across the top of it and there is
a great hike from the New Jersey side to Sunfish Pond.
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Historic Ferry System
The large body of water in front of you is the Delaware River. Before
the construction of many bridges and the development of additional
roadways, ferries were used to cross the Delaware River. Starting in
1736, James Gould, introduced ferries to this area. He gave his
ferry an Indian name, "Nanatuman", but most local folks called it
"Gould's Ferry", The second ferry owner and operator, the man
named Shoemaker, took over Gould's business around 1760. His
family, which operated ferries at several different river locations,
stayed on the job here for at least fifty years, until they sold the
business to Jacob Brotzman. Jacob Brotzman went into this ferry
business in the early 19th Century and established a home for
himself and family right on the Jersey shore. Brotzman worked
hard, made some money, and took part in the rapid growth of this
river-front settlement. In the second half of the 19th Century this
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now-prosperous ferry business was purchased by Charles Walker
and became "Walker's Ferry". Young Walker stayed and prospered,
operating this busy ferry to the end of the century. In 1904,
industrialist CC Worthington purchased the land on both sides of
the river and the ferry continued crossing the river here, but as
Worthington's private chauffeur-driven source of transportation, not
as public transportation. Eventually, the ferry fell into disrepair
and operation stopped.
Durham Boats on the Delaware
Prior to the expansion of our highway system, Durham Boats were
used to transport goods such as flour, corn or pig iron to
Philadelphia. The Durham boat moved swiftly downstream with the
current, aided by a pair of 18 foot oars and a 25 to 30 foot long
sweep to steer through the rapids. When rigged with a 30-foot mast
and triangular sail, this vessel was said to have moved silently and
gracefully downstream. These crafts were able to travel down the
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river through its many shallows because when fully loaded, they
drew only about 24 inches of water. They were able to travel against
the current and through the treacherous rapids up the Delaware
River because when partially loaded with a cargo of about 2 tons,
they drew only about 3 inches of water. The Durham boat played a
large role in Washington’s crossing of the Delaware.
Shawnee River and Guided Fishing Trips
Housed in the white
building opposite the
River Sanctuary, are
our river operations.
In keeping with the
tradition of using the
water
for
transportation
and
recreation,
The
Shawnee Inn and
Golf
Resort
still
operates a canoe, raft
and kayak livery for
guests to enjoy the beauty and majesty of the river. As many
generations have explored the Delaware River over the centuries,
our certified fishing guides help many guests navigate the river and
catch many of the species of fish that are indigenous to this region.
Walk up the black topped drive towards the main parking area for
the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Once you reach the brick path,
turn right towards the tennis courts and children’s playground.
Walk just in front of the two cottages. This is Stop B.
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STOP B
Since Shawnee opened as a resort in 1911 (the Buckwood Inn), the
land surrounding the Inn has been used for a variety of activities.
The Cottages
Take a look at the two
cottages, each has had
several
uses
over
the
decades in which Shawnee
has been open. Originally
private residences for the
Bryant and Cullen families,
these cottages became the
recreation center for the
resort. Throughout the 70’s
and
80’s
many
tennis
racquets, basketballs and
organized activities passed through these doors. Just after the turn
of the century (that’s 1900’s to 2000’s) the Inn turned these two
cottages into guest rooms for the resort. In 2007, these cottages
were upgraded and named the Sycamore and Cedar. They became
part of our Legacy Collection, a new standard in luxury
accommodations in the Pocono Mountains.
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The Driving Range
Directly opposite the cottages is our
driving range. When this resort
opened as The Buckwood Inn in
1911, the area that you see in front
of you was grass tennis courts.
These courts were used for the
enjoyment and entertainment of the
guests at Shawnee through the
30’s. In the early 50’s, the driving
range was created and Shawnee became the home to “Swing’s the
Thing” golf school. Golf professionals Harry Obitz, Dick Farley and
Rick McCord taught many a golfer and entertained many guests
with their golf swing demonstrations from the serious to the silly.
Though still used as a driving range today, it doubles as an
approach course in the evening because it is lit for night play. Tom
Doak designed our approach course where each set of greens and
bunkering are modeled after famous Tillinghast holes.
Continue along red brick path towards
the villa’s that are straight ahead.
Just past the gate, take the road
to the right and stay by the river.
Fairway Village
To your left is Fairway Village. This village housed the first
timeshare units built at Shawnee in the early 1970’s.
This
timeshare village is one of 10 separate villages owned and operated
by Wyndham.
Walk down the road by the river and pass the first street on your
left and go through the barricade. Stop at the next road. The street
you are standing on is Minisink Ave.
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STOP C
You are standing on the edge of
the Village of Shawnee on
Delaware.
This village was
founded in the early 1700’s.
The street you are standing on,
Minisink Avenue, has been a
part of this village for over 200
years.
Close your eyes and
imagine horse drawn carriages
and later Model T’s driving on
this road.
Continue
along
the
river
through the other set of
barricades and follow the path
veering left when the path
turns. When you pass through
the next set of small barricades,
turn right and walk through Depuy Village until you come to a large
building on the right. This is Fort Depuy.
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STOP D
In 1725, prior to the
American
Revolution,
Nicholas Depuy moved
to Shawnee from New
Amsterdam (New York)
and in 1733 built Fort
Depuy, a distinctive,
stone home that later
served as a Fort in The
French and Indian War.
Benjamin Franklin was
authorized to supervise
the construction of a line of forts on the Northwestern side of the
Kittatinny range in 1756. Out of the five he constructed, this is the
only one that stands today. Today, Fort Depuy houses the offices
for Shawnee Development, Inc.
Return the way you came and walk
until the road turns to the right.
Go right and follow the road
until it intersects with River Road.
As you walk look at the timeshare units. These have been part of
the timeshare business at Shawnee since the late 1970’s. As you
approach River Road, look to your right and you will see a large
home with a gated backyard.
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STOP E
This
is
now
the
Gatehouse
Bed and
Breakfast.
It was
originally
constructed
as a carriage house in
1909 for Fort DePuy,
and the property was
soon turned into a
resort
by
C.C.
Worthington. In the late
1940s,
Waring
purchased
the
Buckwood Inn and renamed it Shawnee Inn, and then transformed
this Carriage House into a 7,000-square-foot summer home. This
was Fred Waring’s Home until the late 1970’s.
Turn to River Road or walk a bit
towards it if you are not close enough.
Look across the road and just over
the embankment. You may see the steeple.
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STOP F
Just past the small incline is
the Shawnee Presbyterian
Church. The original stone
foundation for this church
was laid in 1752. The initials
of the men responsible for the
building
of
the
church,
together with the date, are
still to be seen on the
foundation of the present
structure. They are N.D.P.
(Nicholas
DePuy),
S.D.P.
(Samuel DePuy) and A.V.K.
(Abraham Van Kampen). The
present structure was erected on the stone foundation in 1853.
The burial ground around the church is also very old. Some of the
stones are almost undecipherable but among the first interments
was that of Samuel DePuy who died June 15, 1766, and is one of
those buried beneath the present pulpit.
Turn left on River Road and stay close to the edge.
Walk to Minisink Avenue, turn left and cross the street
into the large parking lot. Walk straight through the parking
lot to the large building you see and walk around to the
right in front of the building.
(alternately if you do not want to walk on River Road, turn around
and walk back through Depuy Village go straight where the road
turn and go through the barricades. Follow this path around to the
right and turn right at the next street you come to.
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This is Minisink Avenue. Take Minisink Ave and just before you
reach River Road you will see a large parking lot on the left. Turn
into the parking lot and walk straight through the parking lot to the
large building you see and walk around to the right in front of the
building.
Stop G
This is Worthington Hall, home of The Shawnee Playhouse.
Worthington Hall was constructed in 1904; it was bequeathed to
the village of Shawnee by CC Worthington as a place for
entertainment and education for the residents and visitors of
Shawnee on Delaware. It has been used for just that, and when
Fred Waring owned the resort, he broadcast his famous radio shows
from here. Today, it is still used for the entertainment and
education of residents and visitors alike. Musicals, plays, and
children’s shows still grace this stage all year round.
Continue past The Shawnee Playhouse to
the end of the drive and Worthington Avenue.
STOP H
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Diagonally across the street is now Shawnee Falls Studio. This
residence is reported to be the oldest home in Monroe County--older
than Presidents Washington and Jefferson’s homes.
Further up River Road is the Shawnee General Store and Atlantic
Gas Station. The store was built in 1859 by John Depui Lebar and
his wife Sara. It has remained open as a general store since that
date.
Turn left and walk approximately three houses down and stand in
front of the Shawnee Gallery.
STOP I
In front of you is now the home of the
Shawnee Gallery.
Originally this
home was constructed as a location
for the wives of the farmers who
worked this land to sell their crafts. A
basket unique to this valley, the
Shawnee basket or Lenape basket
was made in this location. The home to the right is a private
residence now, but when Worthington owned and operated the
resort, it served as a tea house for guests of the resort. The home
on the left, now a private residence, was the location of a bird aviary
and small zoo during the years Worthington owned the resort.
Continue down Worthington Avenue. You will see a set of garages
on the right. Walk into the parking area and through the arch with
the stone pillars.
STOP J
In front of you is Worthington. These luxury accommodations were
recently constructed on the site of what was known as the Fairway
House. This house and many other houses in this village were (and
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still are) private residences. For any Captain Kangaroo Fans
(originally aired from 1955 to 1982), Mr. Green Jeans lived directly
across the street from Worthington.
Take the red brick path to the right. As you reach the road you will
see a path
on the other side of the road. Take that path. Follow this path
through the buildings and around on the end of the driving range.
After the driving range bear to the left
and follow it to the main road leading
to the Inn.
Follow the main road around to the
front of the Inn.
STOP K
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort has
a rich history. The Veranda you see
that stretched across the front of the
Inn, used to stretch around the sides
as well. This Inn opened in May of 1911 and has been serving
guests ever since. Please read the following brief history at your
leisure. This concludes your walking tour.
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History of the Resort
C.C. Worthington Comes to Shawnee
In the late 1890’s a native New Yorker
and
successful
business
owner,
Charles Campbell Worthington, took up
summer residence in Shawnee. C.C.
Worthington was an engineer and
inventor by trade. Worthington had
always been an outdoorsman and never
enjoyed urban living. He decided to
move to Shawnee where his summer
home, Buckwood Park, was located.
Worthington Makes His Mark on Shawnee
On the Pennsylvania side in the village of Shawnee, Mr.
Worthington built two parallel streets running from the river inland
and named them Worthington and Minisink avenues. These streets
still exist today. Fort Depuy was renovated and converted into a
home for his family. Worthington also began operating the ferry,
now known as Walker’s Ferry, in 1903.
Construction of
Worthington Hall (home of the Shawnee Playhouse) began in 1904.
Worthington’s Dream Become Reality
In the early 1900’s, Mr. Worthington began to implement plans for
building his dream, an exclusive resort hotel. Worthington decided
to build a hotel of unique design with floors and walls made of 12
inch concrete reinforced with iron and disregarded the traditional
construction of resort hotels in the area which were all made of
wood and highly flammable.
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What Made Worthington’s Resort Special
Worthington wanted to make this
resort, named the Buckwood Inn,
one of the most attractive
establishments in the East. The
buildings and grounds were
especially designed to blend with
the natural environment.
The
decor of the Inn reflected his
discriminating taste and attention
to detail. The food served in the
dining room was produced fresh
from gardens on the premises as
well as nearby farms. There was
a creamery, which provided fresh clean milk, cream and butter.
The drinking water, of the purest quality, was gravity fed directly
into each room from Sunfish Pond, located directly across the river
in Buckwood Park (One can still hike to Sunfish Pond via the
nearby Appalachian Trail).
Worthington’s Gem
Worthington hired orchestras to play every afternoon and Sunday
evening. Guests could take the Ferry across the Delaware River to
the New Jersey side, to visit Buckwood Park, a private park and
wildlife sanctuary. In and around Shawnee Village, areas were set
aside for target shooting, a small petting zoo, an aviary and a
teahouse. But, the single most remarkable attraction was his
meticulously planned golf course, which swiftly became known as
the Gem of the East. Mr. Worthington hired the famous A.W.
Tillinghast to design the 18-hole course on Shawnee Island.
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Maintaining His Gem
Worthington realized that this course
must be properly maintained and
originally employed a Scotsman with a
flock of sheep and dogs to keep the
fairways trim. The experiment failed,
and turning his mind towards
mechanical methods to solving the
mowing problem, he invented the first
commercially successful gang mower
for maintaining putting surfaces and
fairways.
The response to his
invention was so unexpectedly great
that he founded the Shawnee Mower
Factory and soon sold mowers all over the United States.
Making Golf History
In 1912, C.C. Worthington
invited a group of professional
golfers to be his guests at the
Buckwood Inn. It is said, that
this meeting led to the formation
of the present day PGA and the
first
PGA
Championships.
Twenty-six years later, in 1938,
Shawnee
hosted
the
PGA
Championships. In this match,
Sam Snead, Shawnee’s Touring
Pro at the time, narrowly lost to
Paul Runyon. Throughout the early years of the Inn, many famous
golfers played the now famous private island course.
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Times They Are A
Changing…and so
does the Owner
After World War I,
the
great
depression
occurred and this
brought
changes
to the vacation
industry.
Guests
were no longer
summer
visitors
who stayed for two
or three month periods. With the wide use of the automobile, they
became tourists who only stayed a week or two. The Inn was a
seasonal operation, only open in the summer, and this meant the
revenue generated was grossly inadequate for proper maintenance.
The Inn fell into disrepair and the number of guests dwindled
significantly. In 1943, a year before C.C. died at the age of 91, he
finally allowed his family to sell the Inn. The Buckwood Inn was
sold to Manawalamink, Inc, a corporation headed by famous choral
master, Fred Waring. Mr. Waring renamed the resort and so it
became the Shawnee Inn.
Fred Waring Embraces
Shawnee Inn
Despite the fact that
seasonal resorts seemed
economically
unviable,
Fred
Waring
was
determined to maintain
Shawnee’s status as a
seasonal, expensive and
exclusive establishment.
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In order to promote his image, which was the most valuable asset
for the Inn’s success, Waring centered all his musical activities on
Shawnee Inn itself. He created, rehearsed and broadcasted his
famous radio programs from the stage of Worthington Hall
throughout the 1950’s, and Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians
became household words throughout the country.
Waring and Golf
Mr. Waring was an
enthusiastic
golfer.
Shawnee was the best of
both worlds for him as
he could enjoy his
favorite game, golf, and
continue to be active in
the entertainment world.
Fred Waring had many
celebrity friends that
visited Shawnee including Bob Hope, Art Carney, George Goebel,
Arnold Palmer, Lucille Ball, Ed Sullivan, Eddie Fisher, Perry Como,
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, but none caught Waring’s
enthusiasm for golf like Jackie Gleason. In 1959, Jackie attempted
his first game of golf scoring a 143. However, only 15 months later,
with practice and lessons, Jackie Gleason shot an amazing 75. It
was during the time of Fred Warings ownership, that Bill Diddle,
golf architect, helped turn Shawnee’s 18 holes into 27.
More Changes…and another Owner
The seasonal resort industry was changing further. The affluent
Americans that once flocked to Shawnee, could now fly and
vacation anywhere in the world. They could also see Fred Waring’s
group in these locations as well as on television. Fred Waring
realized he could no longer devote the time and energy necessary to
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keep the Inn operating according to his high standards. He decided
to sell the Inn and the surrounding area to Karl Hope in 1974.
Shawnee Had A
Brief, But Eventful
Time with Hope
Mr. Hope, a real
estate
developer,
was determined to
turn the Inn into a
profitable business.
He
experimented
with a new concept,
resort timesharing.
In 1975 he opened
Shawnee Village, the
first
timesharing
development in the
state and one of the
first in the country. The timesharing experiment meant that
Shawnee Inn, which had been mostly exclusive, was now open to a
much wider segment of the population. To achieve year round
status he hired Jean Claude Kiley, a triple gold medal Olympic
skier, to run the operations for Shawnee Mountain. In 1977, after
completing Depuy and Fairway Villages, Mr. Hope sold his business
interests to the current owners, Charles and Ginny Kirkwood and
their family.
Kirkwood’s Make Changes to Brighten Shawnee’s Future
To ensure that Shawnee would be a cost effective year-round resort,
he contracted Dick Farley and “Swing’s the Thing” Golf School to
continue at Shawnee, built an indoor pool, miniature golf course,
driving range and opened Shawnee River Adventures on the
beautiful Delaware River.
Improvements were also made at
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Shawnee Mountain with the addition of 100% snow making
capabilities and the construction of Shawnee Place, a recreational
water park for young children.
In addition, the Kirkwood’s
renovated Worthington Hall and began productions at what is now
known as Shawnee Playhouse. Professional actors from New York
and beyond were auditioned and performed shows May through
December. They introduced weekly free concerts to the public on
the front lawn of the Inn that continue to be a favorite activity at
Shawnee.
Timesharing and the Inn Separate
In 1991, Shawnee divided into three separate companies: Shawnee
Properties, responsible for managing and marketing the
timesharing; Shawnee Mountain, responsible for managing the ski
area; and the Inn. In 1994, the Kirkwoods renamed it The Shawnee
Inn and Golf Resort.
What the New Millennium Has Brought
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort has embraced its history and
taken a new direction in marketing and guest service levels all while
enjoying its unique location - this majestic Inn on the banks of the
Delaware River. Returning to its roots in golf, Shawnee opened the
Tillinghast Golf Academy; and its state-of-the-art golf practice
facility. The Red Brick House that was built in 1752 and stands
near the entrance of the Inn was renovated to serve as the home of
The Tillinghast Academy and its practice facility. Recently, Sam
Snead's Tavern opened near the academy adding a unique fine
dining experience for the guests of the Inn.
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The Future of Shawnee
The history of Shawnee is very important to us and we love to share
it with our guests. We are reminded of our roots and what has
been accomplished here. We pride ourselves on this history and we
look forward to a future of ongoing excellence in world-class golf,
fine entertainment, and a unique, memorable experience for visitors
here in the beautiful village of Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania.
The History of Golf at Shawnee
In the late 1800’s, a wealthy businessman, Charles Campbell
Worthington, walked the beautiful land he had recently purchased.
The breathtaking views, one-of-a-kind location and natural beauty
were overwhelming. It was this walk that began his plans for what
would become the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.
Part of CC Worthington’s plan was to create a world-class golf
course, a course that would be carved into the natural
surroundings to compliment the splendor of this unique location.
His choice of golf architect was AW Tillinghast. At the time,
Tillinghast was a little known American golf architect and a
personal friend of CC Worthington.
In 1907, Tillinghast began to layout this challenging course.
Tillinghast’s trademark on many of the courses he designed use
turf, sand and contours devilishly combined to demand the most
from a golfer's intellect and abilities. In his career, a number of his
most beautiful holes were the result of the struggle between man,
dirt and rock. His design at Shawnee was no different.
Tillinghast’s design of this famous island golf course was his first,
but definitely not his last. Tillinghast went on to design many
famous course including: Wing Foot, Baltusrol, Beth Page Black,
San Francisco Bay Club and others.
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CC Worthington’s dedication to the game of golf continued. In
many ways the PGA may have actually had its origins at Shawnee.
In 1911, the resort's owner, C.C. Worthington, staged a professional
tournament to gain recognition for the sport. Shortly thereafter the
PGA was formally founded and one of its first events was and still is
the Shawnee Open.
Two-time defending US Open Champion John McDermott won the
tournament in 1913.
Shawnee was on the golf map and began to gain recognition as a
championship course.
In 1938, Shawnee hosted the PGA Championship and our touring
professional, Sam Snead, lost to Paul Runyan 8 and 7 - an
interesting finish which is immortalized on film.
Virtually all the golf greats during the first half of the 20th Century
played at Shawnee including Walter Hagen, Lawson Little, Long Jim
Barnes and Johnny Farrell. In fact, six former Shawnee Open
winners also hold U.S. Open titles.
In 1943, Fred Waring, a famous band leader bought the Shawnee
Inn and Golf Resort. Mr. Waring was an enthusiastic golfer.
Shawnee was the best of both worlds for him as he could enjoy his
favorite game, golf, and continue to be active in the entertainment
world.
Fred Waring had many celebrity friends that visited
Shawnee including Bob Hope, Art Carney, George Goebel, Arnold
Palmer, Lucille Ball, Ed Sullivan, Eddie Fisher, Perry Como,
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, but none caught Waring’s
enthusiasm for golf like Jackie Gleason. In 1959, Jackie attempted
his first game of golf scoring a 143. However, only 15 months later,
with practice and lessons, Jackie Gleason shot an amazing 75. It
was during the time of Fred Warings ownership, that Bill Diddle,
golf architect, helped turn Shawnee’s 18 holes into 27.
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Fred Waring continued Shawnee’s legacy of golf championships
when they hosted the 1967 NCAA Championships. Hale Irwin, one
of golf's premier players, won that championship.
The golf history at Shawnee is rich. The Shawnee Inn and Golf
Resort has embraced this history. Returning to its roots in golf,
Shawnee opened the Tillinghast Golf Academy; and it’s state-of-theart golf practice facility. The Red Brick House that was built in
1752 and stands near the entrance of the Inn was renovated to
serve as the home of The Tillinghast Academy and its practice
facility. Recently, Sam Snead's Tavern opened near the academy
adding a unique fine dining and gallery of Sam Snead memorabilia
experience for the guests of the Inn.
Shawnee recently opened our nine-hole golf facility, the Tillinghast
Approach Course. Lighted for night play, the 9 holes at the
approach course are modeled after the greens and bunkering from
other
famous
Tillinghast
designed golf courses including
the San Francisco Golf Club,
Winged Foot and Baltusrol.
To this day, the Shawnee Open
is still a sanctioned point
tournament for the Philadelphia
Section PGA. The Shawnee Inn
and Golf Resort, embracing our
past, to create our future.
Please feel free to roam our
halls and view some of this
history for yourself.
800-SHAWNEE (742-9633)
ShawneeInn.com

Shawnee Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour

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