May 21st, 2020

Dear San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Golfers,

As the City continues to work on gaining the appropriate approvals for additional operations, we would like to share a few updates going to into effect this Friday, May 22.

  • Flagsticks: Flagsticks will be returned to holes with modifications to allow the ball to be removed safely without the removal of the flagstick.

  • Carts: Golf carts will be available for rent for all golfers. All golf carts must be single rider only. Private carts registered with the Pro Shop will also be permitted. Cart reservation will be available at check-out when booking future tee times.

    • If you have questions regarding golf course operations, please contact the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department at (949) 361-8264.

    Thank you for your support of the Muni and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to navigate the future ahead of us.

    Kindest regards,
    Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department Staff
    City of San Clemente



    Here are the procedures all players must follow:

    BOOK YOUR TEE TIME BEFORE YOU COME TO THE COURSE! All players must reserve a time and pay online. No walk ups permitted.
    Online tee time booking will begin Friday, May 1 at 6:00am.

      KNOW BEFORE YOU COME- There are limited services available
    • The Pro Shop, Driving Range and Practice facilities are closed
    • Restrooms: The restrooms on Hole #13 and Hole #5/#6 (shared with San Luis Rey Park) will be open.
    • The Snack Bar, Restaurant and Bar are closed
    • Flagsticks will be in place with modifications to allow the ball to be removed safely without the removal of the flagstick. All other touch points on the course have been removed (rakes, ball washers etc)
    • The number of tee times have been reduced by 50% in order to allow for proper social distancing. (every 15 minutes)

    This is where you go to make a reservation:

    You MUST REGISTER!! There is a button the upper left corner of the reservation screen for registration.

    Posting scores:

  • Due to the lack of Tee Markers and flagsticks the SCGA has recommended NOT posting scores for any round played at San Clemente Muni.
  • Please post any rounds you may play at other courses where conditions are more nearly a normal setup

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       GOFUNDME Project for pro-shop and bar staff

    We have received all the funds from GoFundMe and the money has been dispersed to our great friends in the pro-shop and bar as you can see from the photo below.
    We received a net of around $18,500 from some 225 Men and Women's club members.
    The Board of Directors voted to add to that amount from the treasury and make it an even $20,000.
    The Board thanks all of you who donated to this worthy cause. You have shown a great deal of not only generosity, but also community spirit toward our golfing community.
        Kurt Luebke, President

    COVID-19 UPDATES: For information on how COVID-19 impacts your memberships, SCGA events and the golf industry, click here.

    CRAIG KESSLER l Director, Governmental Affairs
    SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSOCIATION
    3740 Cahuenga Blvd. l Studio City, CA l 91604
    818/980-3630 ext. 320 l 310/941-4803 (cell) l scga.org

    KEVIN FITZGERALD l Assistant Director, Governmental Affairs
    SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSOCIATION
    3740 Cahuenga Blvd. l Studio City, CA l 91604
    818/980-3630 ext. 302 l 951/212-4464 (cell) l scga.org

    If you haven't visited the Muni in a while here is a 20-minute video by two men playing our course for the first time. They are accompanied by SCMGC member and 2016 Net Club Champion, Brendon Thomas. Brendon is also the publisher of The Golfer's Journal, that beautiful magazine we all received a copy of a few months(seems like a lifetime) ago. It is a fun look at our "gem" of a golf course. Take a look.




    Want to watch and be a part of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines June 14 - 20, 2021?
    You can volunteer!
    Chris Eldridge, a long time member of our Club is coordinating a group signup of from our membership and the membership of Talega GC.

    Here are Chris's instructions:
    I want to invite the guys in the club to participate as Marshals for the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines. If all spots of our group are not filled, eventually the USGA will fill any of our open spots from the waiting list. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Chris Eldridge jeldridg@ford.com Thanks.

    San Clemente Men's Club members will need to click on this link
    and use registration code Talega https://www.cuetoems.com/usopen_2021/Volunteer.aspx .

    Details for 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines.
    Please take the time to read the instructions. When you first reach the USGA volunteer webpage you will see this notice:

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 121st U.S. Open Championship! Due to the overwhelming response to our volunteer program, all volunteer committees are currently on a waitlist. If you would prefer to join the waitlist for one of our volunteer committees, contact the Championship Office at 2021usopen@usga.org or proceed to the online waitlist application. Please note that if you opt to join the waitlist you will NOT be guaranteed a position in our volunteer program. No payment for the volunteer package is required for submitting a waitlist application. Thank you!
    Ignore it and continue to New Volunteer Registration            fill out the application, because once you fill in Talega in the Registration Code box and setup your login and password you will be sent to the regular Volunteer Registration. Just fill out all the information. Your registration will not be complete until you pay for your Volunteer Package which includes:
    • Volunteers will receive a personalized and non-transferable credential valid for all seven (7) days of the championship
    • A meal voucher for each assigned shift
    • Access to Volunteer Hospitality
    • Two (2) logoed golf shirts, provided by Polo Ralph Lauren, the Official Outfitter of the U.S. Open
    • A wind jacket, provided by Polo Ralph Lauren, the Official Outfitter of the U.S. Open
    • A piece of headwear
    • A water bottle
    • A commemorative volunteer pin
    • A clear drawstring bag
    Order and pay for your uniform and you are all set to
    Marshal the 2021 US Open with the team from San Clemente!
    You are committing to volunteer for 3 to 4 shifts. Each shift last half a day.

    Holes are assigned after the final count of volunteers is determined. We plan to bring at least 75 for our crew.
    If all spots of our group are not filled, eventually the USGA will fill any of our open spots from the waiting list.

    Watch in the morning, then volunteer in the afternoon, or vice versa.
    Longer days during the week, after the Friday cut, the shifts are shorter.
    We really enjoyed the practice round shifts last time. The players are loose and talkative. All that changes on Thursday.

         


    AND a little more humor courtesy of Frank Schneider -
    Click here - Everyone Sucks At Golf