Nipomo, Calif. – Monarch Dunes Golf Club, the first 18-hole golf course constructed within The Woodlands, on California’s Central Coast – opened for public play Jan. 1.
Located in the southern end of San Luis Obispo County, the par-71 championship design introduces links-style golf to central California’s 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,” says 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 a total of 45 golf holes – two premier 18-hole designs and 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.
KemperSports’ Matt Kalbak was appointed general manager of Monarch Dunes and also will oversee the recently opened golf shop and restaurant, which boasts an outdoor deck overlooking the first and ninth holes. KemperSports was named development consultant in April 2004 when construction first began and has since assumed operations management for the upscale, public golf community.
During the first two months of operation, the course is expected to accommodate 80 rounds per day. For more information on Monarch Dunes Golf Club, call the golf shop at 805-343-9459 or visit www.monarchdunesgolf.com.
Monarch Dunes debuts in California
Monarch Dunes Golf Club, the first 18-hole golf course constructed within The Woodlands, on California’s Central Coast – opened for public play Jan. 1.