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 MONARCH DUNES GOLF CLUB (805) 343-9459 • monarchdunesgolf.com Monarch Dunes Golf Club, located at the southern end of San Luis Obispo County in Nipomo, is a par-71 championship course that introduces extraordinary links-style golf to central California’s scenic wine country. Surrounded by windswept dunes, coastal vistas and amber-colored hillsides, Monarch Dunes represents the handiwork of El Dorado Hills-based architect Damian V. Pascuzzo of Graves & Pascuzzo. PGA Tour professional Steve Pate also contributed to the project as a design consultant. “Monarch Dunes is a monumental first step in the evolution of this development,” said project owner and developer John Scardino. “The course is reminiscent of the links layouts found in Scotland and Ireland, making for a truly unique and unspoiled golf experience.” Over the long term, the development will comprise 45 holes — two premier 18-hole layouts complemented by a nine-hole executive course — in addition to a clubhouse and driving range, 1,320 homes, a shopping center, business park and full-service resort. “We look forward to introducing this unique destination to the golf world in January and providing first-rate service to our guests,” said KemperSports’ Matt Kalbak, who was appointed general manager of Monarch Dunes and who will also oversee the recently opened golf shop and restaurant, which boasts an outdoor deck overlooking the first and ninth holes. SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB (805) 968-1541 • sandpipergolf.com Opened for play in 1972 and masterfully designed by William F. Bell, Sandpiper Golf Club offers an array of challenging holes in a setting of rarely matched beauty. Nestled beneath the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains on the sun-drenched beaches of the Southern California coast about an hour north of Los Angeles, Sandpiper is a delight to play. Named by Golf Digest as one of the top 25 public courses in the country, Sandpiper features beautiful rolling fairways and challenging greens in a seaside links-style layout that provides breathtaking ocean and mountain views from every hole. But don’t let the views and soothing ocean breezes distract you. The course, which measures more than 7,000 yards from the back tees with a 74.5 rating, hosted the PGA Tour Qualifying School in 1997. The undulating terrain and challenging greens will require your full attention in order to score well. While the front nine is slightly longer and more challenging than the back, the stretch of holes on the bluffs along the ocean are sparkling gems. The 11th hole, a 224-yard par 3 that drops steeply from tee to green, offers splendid views of the scenic Santa Barbara coast. The ocean also comes into play on the par-5 13th hole and par-4 14th hole, both requiring accurate drives and approach shots — unless you plan on spending more time on the beach than anticipated. GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB (805) 968-6400 • glenanniegolf.com Glen Annie Golf Club opened its fairways in December 1997. Designed by Robert Muir Graves and Damian Pascuzzo, this championship layout is set in the foothills of scenic Santa Barbara with breathtaking ocean and mountain views. A beautiful clubhouse with its award-winning architecture looks out onto this magnificent landscape that features manicured lush green fairways, a cascading lake, colorful flowers and majestic trees. After a rewarding round of golf, guests may retire to the Frog Bar & Grill for a drink on one of the county’s most scenic patios, or satisfy their appetite with the creative cuisine of its acclaimed chef. At Glen Annie Golf Club, customer service is a priority, which is evident from the moment you step onto the property. Championship golf in an amazing setting for a great price is delivered to guests with gracious service. These are the building blocks of the Glen Annie Golf Club philosophy: exceptional golf, exceptional service, exceptional value. RANCHO SAN MARCOS GOLF COURSE (805) 683-6334 • rsm1804.com Rancho San Marcos Golf Course is considered by many to be one of the premier golf experiences in Southern California. Set in the mountains 12 miles outside of downtown Santa Barbara, Rancho San Marcos spectacularly captures the natural beauty and distinctiveness of its surroundings. Built on the site of the historic Rancho San Marcos, circa 1804, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed gem gracefully saddles the natural topography meandering amid a plethora of ancient oaks, in addition to the preserved traces of 19th-century adobe structures and the rugged San Marcos Stagecoach Trail. From the course to the food to the country club service, you are sure to remember your visit to Rancho San Marcos Golf Course. |
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