Maggie Hathaway Golf Course
Renewal Project
About the Project
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Since it opened in 1962, the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course has thrived as a center for aspiring golfers and building community.
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The Fore Youth: 2023 U.S. Open Community Legacy campaign, led by the SCGA, USGA and The Los Angeles Country Club (LACC), has raised over $8M for the project to create a community legacy benefiting underserved and underrepresented youth.
The Maggie Hathaway course is a County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation facility, and in October 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an investment of $7.8 million from the 2024-2025 Supplemental Budget for its renovation.
This proposed project will provide new and improved facilities and resources, while honoring the trailblazing legacy of performing artist, community activist, and golf pioneer, Maggie Hathaway.
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The Proposed Renewal Project:
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Renovated Golf Course, Enhanced Driving Range, Practice Facilities, and new Landscaping
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New Clubhouse with Community Center + Youth Enrichment Lab + Golf Shop
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Expanded Junior Golf Programming
Anticipated Timeline
Announcements
November 2025: The grow-in process is well underway across the course and driving range, and we can’t wait to welcome golfers back early next year. Take a look below for a first glimpse of each newly renovated hole.
Renovation highlights include the addition of sustainable sandy waste areas, natural grass tees to go along with mats, and larger greens that provide more varied hole locations for golfers.
The new driving range experience will be more accessible, with the tees moved closer to the clubhouse and adjacent to the first hole.
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Hole 1
Hole 2
Hole 3
Hole 4 from left landscape
Hole 5 looking backwards from green
Hole 6 looking backwards from green
Hole 7 looking backwards from green
Hole 8
Hole 9
Timeline Update: We know many of you are excited to get back out on the course, and we can’t wait to welcome you again. Unfortunately, due to factors outside of our control, the reopening of Maggie Hathaway Golf Course has been delayed.
The course is now expected to reopen in the first quarter of 2026.
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these final steps. Our goal is to make sure the course is in the best possible shape when the gates open again, and we’re excited to share the improvements with you.
Thank you for being such a supportive community — we’ll continue to keep you updated along the way.
October 2025: Progress continues steadily on the driving range construction. The contractor has installed 11 new poles, and all existing poles have been freshly painted—making it nearly impossible to distinguish the latest from the original.
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Irrigation and golf course construction contractors have both returned to the site to complete work on the driving range and practice greens. The irrigation team has begun installing the new system, starting from the back (now the west side) of the range. Meanwhile, the golf course contractor is focusing on the sandy waste areas and will soon begin work on the concrete pads located behind each tee complex across all holes.
Utility relocation is currently underway and is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
Demolition of the old buildings is scheduled to begin in October, marking another major phase in this extensive renovation effort.
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New poles, netting, and chain-link gates have been installed, giving the range a clean, uniform look.
What's Changing?
Community Benefits
Renovated Golf Course
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New design by renowned golf course architect, Gil Hanse, will be more beautiful, interesting and engaging
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Improved course sustainability with a more efficient irrigation system and the introduction of Bermuda grass to reduce water use
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Redesigned driving range that will serve more people, be more accessible and closer to the clubhouse, and allow for a wide range of skills
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Enlarged practice areas with a 30% larger putting green and brand new chipping green
New Building & Community Center
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New Building Proposed with 3,000 – 5,000 Sq. Ft. to house Community Center, Youth Enrichment Lab, and Golf Shop
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​Additional Outdoor Eating and Gathering Spaces
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Food Service Area with Outdoor Grab n' Go option
Expanded Junior Golf Programming
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The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has collaborated with SCGA and other partners to provide youth golf programs at County golf courses. Fundraising will help expand youth programs at Maggie Hathaway.
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Positive Youth Development
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Coaches and Mentors
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Affordable Junior Golf Classes
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Competitive Playing Opportunities
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Uniforms and Equipment
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Financial Assistance for All Services
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College Scholarships