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Monthly Progress Updates
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.
September 2025: Construction on holes 1–9 is complete, and those areas are now in the grow-in stage while work continues on the driving range and practice greens. As progress moves forward, we’re excited to showcase the new landscape features you’ll see throughout the course.
The updated design incorporates Southern California native plants that combine natural beauty with low-maintenance care. Beyond their visual impact, these plants provide important benefits:
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Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, supporting a thriving ecosystem.
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Drought Tolerant: Once established, they require less water and care, making them well suited to our warm climate.
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Aesthetic Appeal: Bold shapes and a variety of colors enhance the beauty of the course year-round.
We extend our sincere thanks to Ken Alperstein of Pinnacle Design for generously donating the landscape design services that brought this vision to life.
Lions Tail brightens course edges with bold orange blooms and striking foliage.
A native monarch butterfly stops to admire the beauty of the golf course.
Purple Flower Budleia, known as butterfly bush, fills the air with a sweet fragrance while providing habitat for pollinators.
August 2025: As progress continues across all areas of the property, we’re pleased to provide the latest updates on course conditioning, construction timelines, and landscaping:​
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Course Conditioning: The bentgrass greens are progressing well and are currently being mowed just slightly above the final target height. Players can expect green speeds to roll around 10 feet on the Stimpmeter on most days, offering a smooth and consistent putting surface. All other turfgrass areas have been planted with hybrid bermudagrass. These areas are being maintained just above ½-inch, which aligns with the planned height-of-cut at course opening.
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Course Opening & Clubhouse​: We are still targeting a late fall 2025 opening for the course. Clubhouse plans are being finalized, with construction expected to begin in early 2026.
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Landscaping: The native landscape is maturing beautifully, as shown in the latest photos. The sandy waste areas are filling in, with blue grama grass dominating the palette, and purple three-awn and buffalo grass adding natural variety and texture throughout the site.
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Driving Range: Construction on the driving range is anticipated to begin within the next six weeks. Once complete, the range will include:
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20 mats — nearly double the previous number
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Flipped orientation, with the tee relocated to the east end of the range
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Target greens designed to match the feel and design of the greens on the course
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Extended length to nearly 130 yards, enhancing the overall practice experience
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A recent photo shows current conditions as the grass grows in across the course.
We are excited to start construction on the driving range in the coming weeks.
New shrubs have been planted to soften the perimeter landscape.
A view of the native landscape planted to enhance the golfing experience.
July 2025: We're happy to share some fantastic progress at Maggie Hathaway Golf Course as we continue to revitalize and elevate your playing experience:​
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Holes 1–9 have been completely sodded, giving the course a fresh, lush look after Hanse Golf Design worked their magic.
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Greens are being carefully mowed slightly above the normal height as part of the grow-in process. This helps ensure strong, healthy turf that will deliver exceptional putting surfaces in the long run.
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Fairways and tees are now being mowed close to their final height, offering a preview of the smooth, consistent playability we’re aiming for throughout the course.
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All sandy waste areas have been hydro-seeded, helping to stabilize these spaces and blend them beautifully into the natural landscape. Please note that the seed will take approximately 14–21 days to germinate.
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Sand topdressing has been completed across the entire course—including greens, tees, and fairways. This important step helps level the new sod, reduce organic buildup, and improve water infiltration for long-term turf health.
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All new landscape material has been planted and is growing in beautifully, adding visual interest and enhancing the natural charm of the course.
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A revamped driving range and new practice putting greens are on the way! While we’re still working through the final permitting, we’re optimistic about completing these areas in the coming months.
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A view of the 9th hole, with a pot bunker on the left flanked with another bunker on the right - this hole will require an accurate shot. The sand on the lower right of the photo is the sandy waste area left of the 8th green.
The 7th hole has a sand bunker on the right and some turfgrass on the left before it transitions into a sandy waste area. The sandy waste areas have been lightly seeded with grasses that will allow most golf balls to be found.
The 6th hole will be a downhill hole featuring sandy waste areas on both the right and left side. There is a ’spine’ down the center of the green which will add to the difficulty of the hole.
The golf course was sodded entirely. Pictures are bermudagrass sod rolls prior to installation, More than 1.5 acres of sod was laid in one of the days.
June 2025: We're excited to share two significant milestones in the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project. As of this month, all greenside bunkers have been fully shaped and constructed with best-in-class practices to ensure long-term performance and playability. We have also moved into the beginning of the grow-in phase with large areas being sodded starting May 21st. Key accomplishments include: ​
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Internal Drainage Installed: High-performance drainage systems have been installed in each bunker to ensure quick water removal and reduce maintenance.
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Gravel Backfill and Bunker Liner: A gravel layer and a premium bunker liner have been added to prevent sand contamination and extend the life of the bunkers.
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Fescue Grasses Planted: Native-style fescue grasses have been planted around bunker faces, adding texture, beauty, and a natural transition into the course landscape.
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Sand Placement Finalized: With high-quality bunker sand now installed, these features are ready for finishing touches and grow-in.
Hole 7 bunker has been completed. Every greenside bunker has been precisely shaped to match the design intent and improve shot variety and visual appeal.
Sod will continue to be installed three days a week as we work our way across the course. Each new section brings us closer to a fully revitalized playing experience.
We are excited to share this shot from 8 green looking to 7 green. The course is taking shape and will delight golfers once complete.
TifTuf bermudagrass now covers most of hole 4 and all of holes 5 and 6, providing a durable and water-efficient turf for the course.
The greens on holes 4, 5, and 6 and the nursery green have been sodded with Pure Distinction bentgrass, which is known for its smooth surface and excellent playability.
May 2025: We are happy to share that the six bunkers have all been shaped and fitted with a completed drainage system. A bunker liner has been installed, consisting of two inches of gravel topped with a sprayed polymer. This modern liner helps keep the bunker sand clean, allows it to play drier, and prevents washouts during heavy rain.
The first shipment of sod is expected to arrive and be installed during the week of May 19. Meanwhile, sand is being worked into the top four inches of soil to improve its structure, enhance water infiltration, and create a healthier growing environment for turf.
April 2025: The virtual community meeting was a success—thank you to everyone who participated and shared their support. Drainage and greensmix work has been completed on all holes, marking a major milestone in our renovation efforts.
Irrigation mainlines have all been completed.
75% of the sprinklers have been installed. Thank you to Turf Star and Toro for their generous donations to the project.
Greensmix work completed on one of the new greens.
March 2025: Considerable progress has been achieved on the golf course, with key enhancements to the greens, bunkers, and irrigation.
Shaping is complete for all nine greens. The excavator is finishing the floor of the bunker here at 6 green prior to the drainage system installation.
Six greens have drainage complete. The plastic drainage pipe is perforated, surrounded by special gravel that keeps the sand from plugging the drainage slits, as seen in this photo from 1 green.
Greensmix has been installed on four greens including 3 green in the above photo. 4" of gravel uniformly covers the drainage lines and floor of the green.
Above is the new bunker on the right side of 3 green. Bunker shaping is nearly complete with the team beginning to detail work on the perimeters and drainage on the floor.
Mainline installation of the irrigation will be completed in the first two weeks of April and controller installation is beginning. A new backflow device has been installed at the point of connection on the northeast corner of the property.
February 2025: Golf course construction is moving along, with the tree trimming and removals. Architect Gil Hanse was onsite shaping greens on holes 1 and 3, which look like they are going to be fun and challenging. The team is continuing the shaping which will bring the new course layout to life.
Gil Hanse operating the Cat dozer on the new #3 green, which will feature a sand bunker right of the green and kick-slope left.
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Green drainage on the new #1 green. The green has been lowered substantially, but a sand bunker awaits shots that are short & left.
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An excavator removing a tree stump to make room for the expanded driving range tee, that now be a short walk from the clubhouse.
January 2025: Construction has begun and the golf course will be closed until late 2025. We have completed turf spray-out and tree maintenance is in progress.
November 2024
We celebrated the Groundbreaking for the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project on November 7, 2024. PGA major-winner Collin Morikawa, State Senator Steven Bradford, L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Director Norma E. García-González, world-renowned golf architect Gil Hanse, USGA CEO Michael Whan and over 200 community members attended to celebrate the next step in this project. To date, over 15 million dollars has been raised and construction will begin in early 2024.
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December 2024
The golf course will be closing for renovations on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. We will continue to post updates on this website as the project progresses. ​​