History

History

As a youngster, Walter Brodzik worked as a caddy and became a top amateur golfer in the 1940’s. In 1941 he was the Buffalo District Golf Association champion and he also was the Buffalo Golf Club champion several times. Walter parlayed his love of the game into what would become a premier golf destination for serious and novice golfers alike.

Walden Golf Range was founded in 1960 by Walter Brodzik and his wife Gladys on Walden Avenue in Lancaster. Walter shared his extensive knowledge of the game with his seven children, and all went on to win numerous events at national, state and local levels. Four of his six surviving children went on to pursue careers as golf professionals.

Judy, Susan, Marlene, Ed, Jennifer, Ted, Gladys and Walter with the hickory shafted driver that
all of the children started with.

When fire destroyed the original clubhouse in 1993, the family rebuilt bigger and better to the current status. Walden Golf Range is currently managed by their son, Ed Brodzik.

Clubhouse after fire in 1993.