Riceland Golf Course

History

Tom E. Rice had a vision as an entrepreneur to provide locals and tourist with everything they need in one stop. In his downtown Wooster location he could not provide this, so he bought 97 acres on the northwest corner at intersection Rt. 30 and Rt. 57. He put up his music shop, a gasoline station, hotel and restaurant. This was the beginning to his vision. T.E. Rice was having successful business operations when one day his son Belmont mentioned that a golf course would be another great opportunity. His son was a better than average golfer, and argued that more people were playing and a nine hole golf course would bring more business and satisfy the customer even more. T.E. Rice then bought 145 acres on the south side of Rt. 30 and built a 9 hole golf course.