The Winter Meeting
Every year, the Fixture calendar begins with the tradition of our Winter Meeting. The opening staple assembles members from all across the country for an off-season destination trip to some of the most inspiring, warm, and memorable places in golf.
Registration Open Date: October 16, 2023 at 2 pm
Itinerary
Over a five-day golf extravaganza starting on Friday, February 16th, the journey begins with a morning arrival at SFO and a swift transition into a golfing paradise. Day One swings into action with an exhilarating 18-hole round at the prestigious Green Hills Country Club, followed by a scenic drive to Santa Cruz for a relaxing stay. The rhythm continues on Day Two, Saturday, at Pasatiempo Golf Club, teeing off at 10:30 am and culminating in a delightful welcome dinner at Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery. Day Three changes scenery with a drive to Presidio Golf Club, where a noon lunch is savored before a challenging 18 holes. The evening sees a transition to Santa Rosa for a change of pace. Monday, Day Four, begins early with a drive to Northwood Golf Club, leading to another thrilling 18-hole game before a spectacular closing dinner at Flamingo Lazeaway Club. The adventure concludes on Tuesday, February 20th, with a final round at Meadow Club before bidding farewell to this golfing odyssey, departing from SFO in the evening.
Courses
The California Courses of Dr. Alister MacKenzie
Green Hills Country Club, MacKenzie 1930
Initially opened in 1930 under the name of Union League Golf and Country Club, the Greens Hills name took over in 1945 and has maintained a Private Club in the City with a Spirit of MacKenzie, un-stuffy, strategic, beautiful landscapes, and enjoyable golf for the greatest number of players. Nestled in the serene landscapes of Millbrae, California the 18-hole golf course, envisioned by renowned architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie, offers a harmonious blend of challenging play, strategic bunkering, and breathtaking views.
Pasatiemopo Golf Club, Mackenzie 1929
Pasatiempo was designed by the legendary golf course architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie, known for designing Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament. Pasatiempo showcases MacKenzie's signature style, featuring strategic bunkering, and challenging green complexes. Dr. MacKenzie wrote that the club was as close to his native Scotland as American golf can get, accessible, and excellent. Showcasing the beauty of Santa Cruz, California, the golf course is renowned with a rich history and stunning design considered one of the top courses in California and the United States.
North Wood Golf Club, Mackenzie 1928
Environmentalists would be thrilled about building a course Like North Wood Golf Club today. In 1928, MacKenzie crafted this 9-holer one hour north of San Francisco through the Towering Red Wood Forest for members of the exclusive Bohemian Club. North Wood still oozes a MacKenzie aura being one of the most mystical places to play golf today.
Meadow Club, Alister MacKenzie 1926
The Meadow Club course sits high above the City of Fairfax in a valley of Mount Tamalpais Mountains, an hour's drive north of The Golden Gate Bridge. Meadow Club is the first course in America designed by Dr. MacKenzie, and it could be his most excellent unsung work. The course sits high above the City of Fairfax in a valley of Mount Tamalpais Mountains, an hour's drive north of The Golden Gate Bridge. Michigan Architect Mike Devries spent nearly 11 years researching and restoring the original Mackenzie greens and bunkers. Today, its membership is proud of its restored masterpiece yet enjoys a more discreet position amongst the pantheon of MacKenzie courses.
Presidio Golf Club, Robert Wood, Johnstone 1895
The only non-Mackenzie course making our final itinerary for the 2024 Winter Meeting will be the San Francisco staple Presidio Golf Course, one of the most historic golf courses still active in the United States. The club began as a partnership between the San Francisco Golf and Country Club and the U.S. Army. In 1994, The Presidio ceased operations as a military base, and the golf course reopened as a brilliant public course to great acclaim in 1995.
