SARVER — Tradition and family mean a lot at Buffalo Golf Course.

There’s 50 years worth of both on the property that was once an old farm before Harry and Margie Waldron bought the land and began building a golf course in 1966.

“We grew up in an old farm house here before it burned downed,” said Maggie Waldron, their daughter, who now co-owns the course with her brother, Ken.

While Harry Waldron died a number of years ago, Margie is still somewhat involved with the family business. Now 88, she counts the momey, makes the deposits — and plays a round at Buffalo every Friday.

Ken and Maggie have a sister, Laura, who lives in eastern Pa. and has a small piece of ownership in the golf course. But the former two run the show.

Ken Waldron is a 2-handicap golfer himself. He once qualified for the state amateur tournament and plays the Buffalo course himself about four times a week.

He said the family has never thought of selling the facility, which is now in its 50th anniversary year.

Read more in Monday's edition of the Butler Eagle.