RANCHO SANTA FE The Rancho Santa Fe Country Club was incorporated September 26, 1927. Golf course architect Max Behr was hired to design and implement the construction of the golf course. Behr molded the natural contours and beauty of the terrain into a 6,700 - yard, par-72 golf course. The golf course opened June 5, 1929. Entertainer Bing Crosby began hosting the pro-am "clambake" in 1937. The golf event paired celebrities and businessmen with professionals for a 36-hole weekend event. The "clambake" was held annually through 1942. Other prestigious events held at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club include the San Diego Open held in 1954 and won by Gene Littler, and the 101st Edition of the SCGA Amateur held in 2000 and won by Scott McGihon. In 1999, the club celebrated its 70th anniversary by publishing 70 Years at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, written by club member Randy White. The book is complete with before and after overlays of the golf course. The history book is available for sale in the golf shop. Most recently, the golf club completed a 3.4 million dollar renovation of the golf course. The newly renovated course reopened November 1, 2002 to accolades from the membership and the professional golf community. Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is a 18-Hole, Private golf course located at 5827 Via De La Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe, California text from: |