George Kelley, the club’s owner, is citing the state’s drought as well as a downturn in rounds as reasons for the closure. Kelley plans to focus on his family’s almond business instead.

On July 25, the Cal Fire Battalion battled the clubhouse blaze for seven hours, with flames concentrated in the kitchen, where it likely originated, and pro shop. The club will use portable trailers temporarily as the building undergoes repairs, as the fire destroyed much of the inventory as well as the building’s structure.