The course was founded in 1992 by Bert Getz Sr. and his family and was collaboratively designed by Getz, Oscar Miles, Bob Lohmann and Ed Oldfield.

Merit Club hosted the U.S. Women's Open in 2000, won by Karrie Webb and it hosted the second edition of the LPGA UL International Crown on July 21 through July 24, 2016, won by the United States.

The Head Golf Professional is Donald W. Pieper, PGA[2] Merit Club has had a caddie program since its opening.

The Current Caddie Master is Rafael Rivera, Jr.

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