Timeline (Historical Sketch)

1923
Following the building of a summer home in 1922 at Lacharity and the recognition of golfing possibilities of the surrounding pasture lands of Owen Lacharity, a nine hole golf course was laid out by and for the private amusement of Larry McCooey. Sole course maintenanceI provided by Lacharity's sheep.

1924
McCooey's private course discovered in July by Philip Sherrin who, jointly with McCooey, proceeded with the idea of organizing a small community golf club. Following arrangements to rent land from Owen Lacharity,a small Club was organized under the initial management of Sherrin and McCooey and named the "Larrimac" after the name of its founder (LarriMac Cooey). Course maintenance carried out by the part-time employment of Lacharity and his hay-mower, the unstinted efforts of the sheep and the enthusiastic labours of the first four male "charter" members of the Club-Laz-ry McCooey, Philip Sherrin, Arthur Elias and Harry Pereira.

1925
An early season 18 hole course was laid out and played on. Because of the extraordinary hazards met with, this course was later reduced to the original 9 holes. Total mixed membership of about two dozen persons. Club Championship matches instituted. Playing conditions considerably improved over 1924 through unflagging efforts of founder members and part-time hired labour.

1926
Lacharity pasture lands purchased by Gatineau Power Company. Club continued to rent land from this Company. Lambe cottage purchased by Club from the Power Company for a clubhouse. Horsedrawn mower added to course maintenance equipment. Plans discussed for organizing on regular club basis in 1927.

1927
Having successfully weathered early struggles, Club organized on more official Club footing with the election of officers and appointment of Committees. Club's first President Major Fred. Bnrpee. Schedule of competitions and Clubhouse Saturday afternoon teas instituted. Membership increase following upon taking over additional land for the course, the building of a new, highway consequent on the hydro development, and other improvements.

1928
Membership continued to grow, permitting purchase of more mechanical equipment and the addition of more hired labour. Gatineau Power Company donated trophy for Men's Annual Championship.

1929
"President's Shield" donated by Club for Ladies' Annual Championship.

1930
Steady progress maintained. Total membership now 60.

1931
Course further improved. Certain permanent greens laid out and built. Membership increased. Junior division formed.

1932
Geographical name of district and rail station changed from "Lacharity" to "Larimac Links". Club's first incorporation under Amusement Club Act of Province of Quebec. Debentures offered for subscription to members for the purpose of purchasing property from Gatineaz Power Company. Ann Burpee Annual Mixed Two-Ball Championship Trophy donated by Club. Boys' Handicap Trophy donated by Mrs. John E. Read.

1933
Preparatory work undertaken by Club's Secretary-Treasurer. Anson Green with a view to incorporation of Club under Companies Act of Province of Quebec. Water system and pipe line to all nine greens installed under the personal supervision of Walter Blue.

1934
Club incorporated .under Part I of the Companies Act. of the Province of Quebec. Mortgage dated 2nd August given to Gatineau Power Company in settlement 1 for purchase price of $5000. for the property. Mary Green Mixed Two-Ball Handicap Trophy donated by Mr. and Mrs. H. Anson Green for annual competition. Cherie Jones Boys' Annual Championship Trophy donated by Mrs. W.Melville Jones.

1935
New course laid out and work commenced on the land across the Gatineau Highway.

1936
Motor tractor purchased and extra labour used in development of new course. Florence Brown Girls Annual Championship Trophy donated by Miss F.A. Brown.

1937
Tennis facilities made available by the building of a tennis court.

1938
Club's new and lengthened course brought into play. Membership close to 200. Main Gatineau highway improved by the Province.

1939
Balance of mortgage paid off. Retirement of debentures commenced. Club sells cottage sites. New motor tractor purchased to replace worn-out model. Club accepted as member in Province of Quebec Golf Association and the Royal Canadian Golf Association. Lady-members were accepted in the Canadian Ladies Golf Union.

1940
On approval of the members, the outstanding debentures were retired. War-time memberships for service personnel was instituted.

1941
First Annual Regatta held in July. Drainage improved on No. 2 hole (present No. 6 hole). All sinking fund debentures redeemed.

1942
Mowing equipment replaced.

1943
Junior days instituted, Red Cross Tournaments held. Due to war-time scarcity of rubber, old golf balls were being collected and re-covered for the playing convenience of the members. Men's par established at 69 by Harry Towkson.

1944
Building lots continued to be sold. Raft on steel drums built for regatta and use of community.

1945
Due to the popularity of the course and increasing use by members, casual guests were no longer being accepted.

1946
Size of membership made crowded conditions in clubhouse. The Board of Directors formed a Building Committee to investigate possibility of a new clubhouse. A new sub-division of building lots was laid out adjoining the Gatineau Highway. The Hugh Baker Memorial Trophy was donated for the BOYS' Ringer competition by Mr. and Mrs. Massy Baker.

1947
Membership was limited to 215 members including juniors. "Pa, Ma and Me" event changed to "Senior--Junior".

1948
Roads to new lots were graded and a new toolhouse built. The Board of Directors authorized the building of a new clubhouse and 10 year 5% debentures were issued for the financing of the building. It was completed sufficiently to be used at the Labour Day ceremonies. A Clubhouse Committee was formed to look after the maintenance and operation of the building.

1949
Schedule of Membership fees was increased to take care of additional expenses incurred in the operation of the Club. Dances, games. and movie nights were held in the clubhouse. Senior membership was limited to 200. The holes were .re-numbered for convenience in starting from the new clubhouse. Grounds around the building were graded. New No. 1 green was built. Ladies Par was established at 76. Mrs. W.L. Taylor donated a trophy, to be known as "The Helen Taylor Trophy", for Ladies' Handicap Competition.

1950
CIubhouse was furnished. Several new homes were built on roadside lots. The greens fee was raised to $1.00. Two trophies were donated, one by Mrs Plunket B. Taylor, to be known as "The Florence Taylor Trophy", for Ladies' Handicap reduction, and the other by Dr. Diamond Jenness for Men's Randicap competition.

1951-58
debentures were retired (drawn by lot). The Dora Hazelgrove Memorial Trophy was donated for Annual competition in handicap play for Men over 55.

PRESIDENTS
1952 - 1956       G S Farlane
1951 - 1959       A H Turner
1960 - 1963       A MacRae
1964 - 1966       M Grant
1967 - 1968       L Stevenson
1968 - 1970       C Parker
1971 - 1973       A. de Lotbinière Panet
1974 - 1975       R W Murdoch
1976 - 1977       J Chown*
1978 - 1979       M Ouimet
1980 - 1981       G Shearley
1982 - 1983       V Wilmot
1984 - 1986       L Dufour
1987 - 1988       P Martin
1989 - 1990       T L Greenberg
1991 - 1992       J McKinley
1993 - 1994       M Barriault
1994 - 1996       JC Gourgon
1996 - 1997       G Gould
1998 - 2000       R Beaudry*
2001 - 2002       D Stockwell
2002 - 2003       B Ott
2004 - 2005       M Evans
2005 - 2006       B Castledine
2007                 R Paquin

* Deceased