McHenry Country Club - The Adams Legacy

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McHenry Country Club is honored to have an association with one of the true pioneers in the development of modern golf equipment through McHenry's long-time Pro Vale Adams, and his son Gary V. Adams.

Gary Adams was the innovator of the metal wood and founded TaylorMade Golf, which was originally located in McHenry. Gary went on to build two more companies featuring metal woods..., Founders Club and McHenry Metals.

The history McHenry Country Club and the evolution of the metal wood are documented in two short videos entitled... "McHenry Country Club / The Making of the Metal Wood" and "Gary Adams TaylorMade Metal Wood Pioneer"

The Walking Bridge on our signature 8th hole is dedicated to the contributions and memory of Gary Adams, as is the unique "TaylorMade Tree" located by the 10th tee which was dedicated in 2009 during the inaugural Gary V. Adams Invitational Golf Tournement.

McHenry Country Club can be considered the birthplace of the metal wood and visitors will find many early models on display in the McHenry Heritage Room located in the lobby of the club.