El Macero (Calif.) Country Club recently began a multi-million-dollar golf course renovation project. The four-month project, which began began April 21, will be completed by the end of August and reopen for member play on Sept. 1. Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Golf Plan Dale & Ramsey Golf Course Architecture is overseeing the course renovation and DHR Golf Construction is the contractor.
During the project, crews will rebuild all 18 green complexes, softening their shapes to allow water to flow away from the greens. Green surfaces will be sodded with TifTuf, a drought-tolerant hybrid Bermuda grass known for its durability, beauty, and low maintenance needs, while collars around the greens will be sodded with bentgrass. The square footage of bunkers across the golf course will be reduced by 60 percent, with the renovated bunkers receiving new drainage, liners and sand. The updated bunkers will also have more points of entry, easing access and enhancing course conditions.
“We’re excited about the course renovation and the improvements being made,” said El Macero Country Club General Manager Chris Johnson. “The new pure white sand will be a dramatic difference visually, while members will be given different shot options around the greens with newly designed collection areas and reduced bunker footprints. The turf conditions of the green surrounds will also perform better throughout the year compared to the previous common bermudagrass.”
In addition to golf course improvements, El Macero Country Club will soon break ground on a new pickleball court complex. Four new pickleball courts are expected to be ready for member-play by early September.
El Macero Country Club was founded in 1961 by C. Bruce Mace as part of the El Macero property development. In 1966, the members purchased the club from the Mace family. Located about 10 miles west of Sacramento, El Macero Country Club meanders through the El Macero development and encompasses about 168 acres within beautiful residential surroundings. The club’s 18-hole parkland-style championship course was designed by course architect Bob Baldock in 1961 and stretches to more than 6,860 yards. Notable golfers to play El Macero include Byron Nelson, Joe DiMaggio, Ronald Reagan, Peter Jacobsen, Tiger Woods, and Nick Watney. The club has been managed by Troon Privé since 2007.
Hello, I’m Rob Thomas, editor and sheep for club and resort business. And I got to tell you, big changes are underway at Elmero Country Club, just 10 miles west of Sacramento. Uh, the club kicked off a multi-million dollar renovation on April 21st, led by golf plan Dale and Ramsay and DHR Golf Construction. All 18 greens are being reshaped and rebuilt with Tiff Tough Bermuda, while Bent Grass Collars boost year round performance. A bunker square hood, you ask? Well, that’s going to be cut by 60%. With new drainage, fresh white sand, and easier access. Oh, and pickle ball fans, get ready. Four brand new courts are coming in September. Uh Elmasero’s future looking sharp. Play resumes September 1st. Uh, read about this and so much more at club resortbus.com. [Music]
