A young entrepreneur by the name of John D. Rockefeller founded a small oil refining enterprise called Standard Oil Company here and would go on to become one of America's true icons of capitalism. Little known Charles F. Brush would invent the electric arc lamp in Cleveland as well. It has been in recent years, however, that Cleveland has displayed the pride of its people and the unmitigated willpower to succeed. Widely acknowledged for its being a center of development in areas such as the arts and in medicine, Cleveland boasts an array of sights, sounds and services rivaled by few. The Cleveland Orchestra, Museum of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are all mainstays of the community and provide wonderful attractions for visitors.
Sports remains a large portion of a zealous, true-blue sports fan base.
Golf continues to play a significant role in the overall presentation of sports. Canterbury Golf Club has contributed significantly to national sports history and to that of Cleveland by conducting major championships over a span of 75 years. Hosting the '96 U.S. Senior Open only elevates the club by adding the USGA's senior championship to the club's honor roll of events. Canterbury Golf Club isn't alone in Cleveland, either. The area has more than 100 golf courses which blanket the landscape, providing golf as a recreation to many of the city's inhabitants.