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History of Greenbriar Hills Country Club
 Greenbriar
Hills Country Club was established in 1937. It had its beginnings as
Osage Hills Country Club and was the centerpiece for the Osage Hills
Development started in 1927 by the Bixby Smith Inc. It was a
community planned for a 152 homes. Originally, the Club and
development extended east beyond the present location of Interstate
Highway 270. Economic conditions, during the depression of the
1930’s, were the reasons for the formation of Greenbriar Hills to
succeed Osage Hills.
The original 18 hole course was located completely
to the south of the railroad tracks and it was designed to be a
6,315 yards. The holes south of the railroad tracks, along with the
tennis court property and two practice holes, were a part of the
original course. In the 1960’s, the highway department purchased
properties from the Club and property owners for creation of
Interstate Highway 270.
 The
Club then purchased land, north of the railroad tracks, to develop
the present holes from 3 to 15 (excluding 8, 9, 10 and 11). Later,
the property for holes 8 through 11 was purchased. The golf course
has undergone many improvements over the years.
The original Clubhouse, which is presently the
center part of the building, was completed in 1927. There have been
several major additions/renovations to the Clubhouse and surrounding
facilities over the years. These include the addition of the
Ballroom, Trophy Room and Osage Room. The Swimming Pool, Pro Shop
and Men’s Locker Room were relocated and enlarged. In 1995 the
kitchen was enlarged and upgraded. In addition, the present modern
maintenance facility was built in 1993.
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