The idea for a Country Club was born in April of 1955 by ten future board members; Harold Brewer, Don Parke, Clyde Clayburn, Bob McIntosh, Jack Prose, Jerry Foster, Jay Colby, Al Bowler, Gus Nimtz and William Cornelison. Searching for the perfect golf course spot, they eventually settled on a piece of property owned by Mr. Tedd Knowles. Making their dream a reality, Rolling Hills Country Club was incorporated in Colorado on November 18, 1955.After months of negotiations, the sale of the land was completed in February 1956 and construction of a temporary clubhouse began. Thanks to the number of generous individuals who accepted a membership in exchange for supplies, it was built at no cost to the membership. Construction of the first nine holes began in the spring of 1956. The front 9 holes were officially opened for play on September 1, 1956. By 1958 the membership had grown to 600 members and construction of the permanent clubhouse, known today as the Applewood Golf Course, was completed in February 1960.