The property closed on December 31 as part of a two-step acquisition plan with Marin County, but a request for proposals to be issued on January 5 seeks to keep the 157-acre golf course running while the county decides how the property should be used in the future. On December 29, 144 golfers participating in…
Contra Costa CC to be Managed by Troon
The Pleasant Hill, Calif., property features an 18-hole golf course that was recently redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II, and an enhanced practice facility that includes a 40-yard full-grass tee box, extended range area, 20 hitting stalls, dedicated putting and chipping greens, a variety of bunkers, and a hard-lie practice area.
Contra Costa CC Plans Environmental Improvements
The Pleasant Hill, Calif., club will move forward with a golf course renovation that will improve play, cut water consumption, diminish fertilizer use, and reduce overall maintenance requirements.
Section Award Winners Announced for Northern California PGA
Nineteen professionals and managers will be honored at the group’s annual meeting in December, including Len Dumas, General Manager of Contra Costa CC, and Pat Finlen, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, The Olympic Club.