A state appeals court concluded that a private golf club is still considered a commercial establishment, meaning that a theft at the club would be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor under California’s Proposition 47. Jon Holm, who pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary in 2013 for stealing a TV set and three boxes of golf balls from the club, can now remove the felony from his record.

Management at Foxtail GC, Windsor GC and Santa Rose G&CC note that the amount of time to finish rounds is approaching five hours, whereas a four-hour play time used to be customary. To increase speed, the clubs are using techniques like giving golfers a ride to the green, making sure players keep their reserved tee time, and having marshals keep golfers moving.