
Photos by Quentin Roux: From left: Harry Lamberson, Raymond Jean, Louise Jean, Susan Lamberson, Anna Lawtonand Greg Lawton.
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The Island Country Club (ICC) has celebrated its 50th anniversary, an impressive landmark for the club and Southwest Florida. It was just last year that Marco Island celebrated its own half-century birthday. While 50 may not seem that old, in the Southwest Florida country club circuit it’s a distinction.
The Island Country Club opened in 1966 and, similar to Marco Island, has seen many changes over the years. In 1986 it became a privatized entity. In 1991 the original golf course, which was designed by architect Dave Wallace, was redesigned and updated.

Photos by Quentin Roux: An ice sculpture welcomes guests to thedining room at the conclusion of thecocktail party.
To celebrate it’s historic birthday, the Island Country Club hosted a three-day event, sparing no expense. The party kicked off with a golf and tennis outing that all members were

Photos by Samantha Husted:A day of golf kicked off three days ofcelebration for the ICC’s 50th anniversary.
The final night was comprised of the Gala Anniversary Dinner Dance, the pièce de résistance of the three-day celebration. The Island Country Club pulled out all the stops for its members. As guests rolled up to the formal

Photos by Samantha HustedFollowing a game of tennis, members relaxat lunch.
“The entire weekend was a fitting tribute to the 50 glorious years of the golf course and country club. The club has evolved into one of the finer private club’s in Southwest Florida. The club has developed a professional staff that is known for delivering the highest private

Photos by Quentin Roux:From left: Tim and Denise Rose, and Margaret and Rick Eichman.
The Island Country Club is an 18-hole private club that boasts 25,000 rounds of golf per year. There are approximately 750 current members. In season the staff amounts to 90 people, off-season the number is about 50. For more information check out www.island-countryclub.org.
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