The oldest of High Point’s two municipally owned courses (Oak Hollow is the other), Blair Park was a gift to the city from descendants of Solomon Blair, one of the pioneer names in the history of the community. The Blairs were dairy farmers and, as city expansion moved closer, they donated part of their property on what is now South Main Street to the city with the stipulation that it be used as a park.

A nine-hole golf course was constructed and opened for play on July 4, 1931, the ceremonies delayed one day by thunderstorms. High Point Mayor C.S. Grayson struck the first ball. Blair Park’s clubhouse was constructed a few years later, the distinctive, white, two-story house officially opening on Nov. 5, 1937.  A second nine was added across Nathan Hunt Drive in the mid-1940s, replacing three baseball fields that were part of the original Blair Park recreation area.

Dugan Aycock, who went on establish himself as Mr. Golf in North Carolina during an outstanding Carolinas PGA career, was Blair Park’s first professional. Over the years, the course has drawn many outstanding players.

“Sam Snead played an exhibition at Blair Park about 1948,’’ said former Blair Park caddie and two-time High Point city champion Marvin Boggs. “He shot 65 the first time he saw the place and that was the course record for many years. (Pro golfer) Johnny Bulla’s father was a minister in Archdale and Johnny played at Blair a lot when he came home. We caddies hated carrying for him because he had a really big bag. Tony Manero, who won a U.S. Open, played here and so did Henry Picard. Several good ones have played here.’’

Blair Park measures 6,449 yards from the championship tees and plays to a par of 72. It’s a bit unusual in that it opens with two par-5s, then tests the golfer with a par-4 that is the course’s No. 1-handicap hole. The 7th hole is also a par-5. Only one par-5 is on the back nine, the 18th hole.

The layout also offers men’s regular (6,009), senior (5,737) and women’s (5,171) tees.

Blair Park is traversed by creeks that can come into play on more than half of the 18 holes. Bunkering is modest but strategic. Most of the bent grass greens have open fronts, a favorite of players who like bump and run shots. The course offers numerous opportunities to go-for-broke but will punish the errant gamble. Gentle mounding around many of the greens demands a good touch in chipping.

Blair Park Golf Course is a challenging layout, rich in tradition and will test all of your golfing skills. We hope its' beauty and superb conditions will make your experience a memorable one.