The Ione, Calif. property features a Brad Benz-designed golf course situated on the historic Preston Farmlands and overlooked by Preston Castle, built a century before the course in 1894 and now a California State Historical Landmark. Castle Oaks was named “Best Public Golf Course in Northern California” when it opened in 1994.
Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione, Calif., has selected Billy Casper Golf (BCG) to manage its golf operattions.
Located less than an hour outside of Sacramento, Castle Oaks was named “Best Public Golf Course in Northern California” when it opened in 1994. Its golf course, designed by Brad Benz, is situated on the historic Preston Farmlands and overlooked by Preston Castle, built a century before the course in 1894 and now a California State Historical Landmark.
Its championship golf course’s par-71 layout features five sets of tees and the property also features a driving range with a full-size, all-grass teeing area, chipping and putting greens, and a practice bunker. Castle Oaks’ spacious clubhouse, restuarant and well-stocked pro shop have also made it a popular wedding, tournament and party venue.
BCG, which also manages Lincoln Hills Golf Club, located 50 miles north in Lincoln, Calif., began full management of Castle Oaks on January 1, 2018. The Reston, Va.-based management firm was selected as a strategic management partner to guide golf course maintenance; marketing; sales; staffing and training; merchandising; food and beverage; golf instruction and financial management for Castle Oaks.
Operations will be locally managed by a professional golf and agronomic team, and supported by both a regional and national team.
“Castle Oaks offers a premier course in a prime location, just 45 miles from Sacramento,” said Scott Justman, BCG Regional Director of Operations. “We look forward to improving its position as a ‘go-to’ golf destination and enhancing the experience for local golfers.”
Added Judy Chang, Managing Attorney of the Judy Chang Law Firm in Sunnyvale, Calif.: “Partnering with Billy Casper Golf allows Castle Oaks to increase its visibility in the Sacramento metro and beyond. BCG’s intimate knowledge of the golf landscape will be a huge asset.”
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