The group had acquired 63 acres (25 hectares) of the Kennan Farm bordering on what was then the National Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30) just west of Youngstown.
Over the years, many of the holes have been revised and lengthened, a modern irrigation system was installed, permanent cart paths were added and a practice range was created.
When Arnold Palmer was designing the back nine at Latrobe Country Club, he wanted to create something that was innovative, yet reflective of western Pennsylvania's rich culture and traditions.
So instead of building utilitarian rain shelters on this part of the course, Palmer decided to construct covered bridges that could provide protection when storms kicked up.
These beautiful, red, covered bridges are so popular that artists and photographers from across the United States now come to Latrobe just to capture their image.
His brother, Jerry, hired renowned local woodcarver Joe King to transform the 12-foot (3.7 m) red pine into a sentimental tribute to their father.