On April 12, 1946,
in the early afternoon, two foursomes completed eighteen holes of golf
at Encanto Golf Course. The scorers for each foursome sat
at a picnic table, in the shade of spiraling trees behind the 18th Green
determining the number of “skins”. The other members of the
group stood around the table. Their emotions were mixed. Three were debits
and credits conditions to be satisfied.
Dr. Clarence Bradford,
a member of Cosmopolitan Golf Club of Los Angeles, was one of the golfers.
He was greatly impressed by the enthusiasm for
golf exhibited by the men. This observation prompted him to remark, “You
fellows should organize a club.” The rapidity with which the suggestion
was accepted and acted upon indicated that a sense of readiness was dormant
in each person.
Ernest Bartlett,
James “Doc” Earl, Ray Mercado, Densil Purdue
and William “Robbie” Robinson appointed Dr. Thomas Crump
and Aubrey Aldridge temporary President and Secretary of the organizational
group.
On May 10, 1946, an organizational meeting, to which all persons interested
in golf, was invited. When this meeting adjourned, the name DESERT MASHIE
GOLF CLUB and the following membership roster had emerged:
Dr. Thomas A. Crump, President
Aubrey C. Aldridge, Secretary
Earl Le’Near Bartlett Treasurer
Dr. Lowell C. Wormley
Densil Purdue
Curtis Ramsey
James “Doc” Earl
William “Robbie” Robinson
Ray Mercado
In subsequent meetings, Desert Mashie Golf Club justified its purpose
and outlined a program for growth. We believe that a viable golf club
had certain basic needs.
Thus, these objectives were established:
1. To provide instructions and clinics for its members
2. To provide organized competition for its members
3. To promote a golf program for youth
4. To promote a golf program for women
5. To develop better public relations in the total golf community.
