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Abandoned IBM Country Club Site Sits Unused in Endicott
The once-thriving recreational hub for IBM employees and families has remained vacant for over 20 years.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:08pm
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A weathered IBM key fob symbolizes the abandoned legacy of the company's once-thriving country club in Endicott.NYC TodayMore than two decades after IBM Corporation sold its sprawling country club property in Endicott, New York, the Watson Boulevard site remains abandoned and undeveloped. The former IBM Country Club had served as an important gathering place for thousands of employees and their families for decades, but the property was sold in 2003 and has since fallen into disrepair with no clear plans for redevelopment.
Why it matters
The abandonment of the IBM Country Club site reflects the broader economic challenges facing Endicott and the surrounding region as IBM has downsized its local presence over the years. The lack of a clear redevelopment plan for the property highlights the difficulties small towns can face in revitalizing former corporate assets and maintaining a sense of community identity.
The details
After IBM sold the country club property in 2003, the Broome County Local Development Corporation acquired 9 acres of the site in 2022. The old country club complex was then demolished to clear the way for a proposed 75-unit housing project, but that plan was ultimately abandoned and the site has remained vacant. Town of Union supervisor Robert Mack criticized the initial housing proposal, arguing the location was unsuitable for families due to safety concerns along Watson Boulevard. Mack believes the site would be better suited for senior or luxury housing that could take advantage of the nearby golf course, but he says no prospective developers have expressed interest in the property.
- IBM sold the country club property in December 2003.
- The Broome County Local Development Corporation acquired 9 acres of the site in 2022.
- Demolition of the old IBM Country Club buildings began on November 8, 2022.
- As of April 2, 2026, the site remains vacant with no new redevelopment plan.
The players
IBM Corporation
The multinational technology and consulting company that previously owned and operated the country club property in Endicott.
Broome County Local Development Corporation
The organization that acquired 9 acres of the former IBM Country Club site in 2022 with plans to redevelop the property.
Robert Mack
The Town of Union supervisor who criticized the initial proposal to build low-income housing on the former IBM Country Club site, arguing the location was unsuitable.
What they’re saying
“It was a terrible idea to put a housing project there first before worrying about the needed infrastructure for people to safely get to retail areas to the east.”
— Robert Mack, Town of Union Supervisor
What’s next
Town supervisor Robert Mack says he is not aware of any prospective developers who have expressed interest in redeveloping the former IBM Country Club site. The property's future remains uncertain as the town continues to grapple with how best to revitalize the abandoned corporate asset.
The takeaway
The neglected IBM Country Club site serves as a poignant symbol of the economic challenges facing Endicott and other small towns that have seen major employers like IBM downsize their local presence. The lack of a clear redevelopment plan highlights the difficulties communities can face in repurposing former corporate assets and maintaining a sense of community identity.
