Twin Ponds Celebrates 80 Years of Family Ownership
This spring, Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club marks an extraordinary milestone, celebrating 80 years of continuous, four-generation Girmonde family ownership, a legacy that has helped shape it into a true Mohawk Valley institution.
While the property itself dates back even further, the story that defines Twin Ponds today began in 1946, when Sam Girmonde made the bold decision to sell his trucking company and purchase the club alongside his brother Jim Girmonde. It was a leap rooted in vision, resilience, and belief in building something lasting. Over the decades, that decision has evolved into a legacy that extends far beyond the course itself.
From its earliest days to today, Twin Ponds has remained grounded in the values it was built on, hard work, family, and a deep commitment to community. Generations of guests have passed through its grounds, not just to play, but to gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories. It is a place where tradition lives on, where familiar faces return season after season, and where the experience feels as much about connection as it does about the game.
Today, that legacy continues under the leadership of Dave Girmonde Sr. and Dave Girmonde Jr., a father-and-son team carrying forward four generations of stewardship. Their approach reflects a thoughtful balance of honoring the club’s history while continuing to evolve, ensuring that Twin Ponds remains both timeless and relevant within the Mohawk Valley.
To commemorate this remarkable milestone, Twin Ponds will host a special ribbon-cutting celebration with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on Monday, April 27, an event that promises to bring together community members, longtime patrons, and new guests alike. More than a ceremonial moment, the celebration marks eight decades of family ownership, shared history, and the enduring role Twin Ponds has played in the region. It is an opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the next chapter of a business that continues to define what it means to be a locally rooted, family-driven success.
As Twin Ponds enters its next era, it stands not only as a golf destination, but as a symbol of longevity, community pride, and the kind of legacy that can only be built over generations in the Mohawk Valley.
