This Week at
La Cumbre
THE WEEKLY UPDATE OF SEPTEMBER 22
Dear Members,
We celebrated a wonderful few days at the Chase, culminating with Paul Casas and his guest Ryan Pacheco on a well-deserved win! Read more here.
Racquets:
Congratulations to our women’s double champions Karen Suzuki and Dawn Spaulding and our Men’s Roy Bryan and Travis Logue. The tennis was first class and the vibe around the courts was great as members competed hard for the titles. Read more here.
Fitness:
Please join us in welcoming Joseph Stafford Jr. to the La Cumbre Fitness team! Joseph brings more than nine years of experience in the fitness industry, including the last five years training at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Read more here.
Please note adjustments to the hours and availability of services below.
Golf:
Monday September 21 & 28: COURSE CLOSED
- In preparation for the course renovation in the new year, our team has begun treating the green surrounds (1 of 3 applications) which kills the grass in anticipation of removal in the new year.
- Tracking of product is a concern, this is why there is a need to close today and next Monday the 28th.
- Tuesday Ladies Golf will begin with an 8:30AM Front 9 Shotgun and 10:45AM Back 9 Shotgun – Open Play from 11AM
Clubhouse:
- Thursday, September 24 – The Clubhouse will be Closed for Dinner due to a private event. Food service in the clubhouse will conclude at 2:00pm.
- Saturday, September 26 – Lunch is Closed in the Terrace and the Pacific Dining Room – for a Private Event. Lunch service will be offered in the locker areas until 2:00pm.
Have a great week!
Adam Zubek
GM/COO
Dining & Events
Dining & Events
As a courtesy to other members, please notify cancellations through the website or app, or in writing via email to info@lacumbrecc.org at least one week before the event. Please note that cancellations made after this point or no-shows are subject to the full price of the event.
Host Your Holiday Celebration at Your Club!
The holiday season will be here before you know it, and November and December dates are filling quickly! Whether you're planning a corporate holiday party, family celebration, or festive gathering with friends, let La Cumbre Country Club provide the perfect setting. Enjoy beautifully decorated holiday spaces, exceptional cuisine, and personalized service while we take care of every detail, so you can relax and celebrate with your guests.
Reserve your preferred date today by contacting Jenn at jennifer@lacumbrecc.org or (805)724-5652.
Upcoming Dining Closures
Thursday, September 24 - Clubhouse Dinner is Closed
Saturday, September 26 – Clubhouse Lunch is Closed - (Private Event)
Upcoming Thursday Night Theme Nights | 5:00-7:30pm
Thursday, September 24 - No Theme Night (Clubhouse Dinner is Closed)
**Please make reservations using the standard a la carte dining reservation process**
Mahjong Gathering
Fridays
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3:00-5:00PM | on the Ledge
Mahjong at La Cumbre has been extremely well attended, and we're thrilled to offer space for players at a basic level or better. Mahjong on Fridays is a space for members to meet new friends and play in open groups. Play is complimentary for members; the wine and bites feature is $15. Guests are welcome for $15, or $25 with the wine and bites feature. This week we're featuring lite bites and a glass of wine.
Harvest Wine Experience
Saturday, October 3 | $70++ 5pm - 7pm
Enjoy tastings from a curated selection of our featured wine partners while savoring chef-inspired food stations, all accompanied by the sounds of live guitar.
Discover new favorites and take advantage of exclusive event pricing on wines to enjoy at home.
A Hauntingly Elegant Evening (Adult Event)
Saturday, October 24 $110++ 5:30pm
Casino Tables, Tarot Card Reading, Wandering Magician, DJ, Photo Booth
Costume Contest!
La Cumbre's SPOOKTACULAR | Kids Event
Friday, October 30
Halloween Crafts, Pumpkin Decorating, Costume Parade, Trick or Treat Trail, Dinner & a Movie
Costumes encouraged!
Hours of Operation
Refer here for Club Hours of Operation
Clubhouse Dining
DINING MENUS
CLUBHOUSE LUNCH
(BUFFET & A lA CARTE)
Clubhouse Lunch Menu
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Clubhouse Weekly Buffet Specials
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Clubhouse SUNDAY BRUNCH
Clubhouse Sunday Brunch Menu
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Clubhouse Dinner Menu
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PATIO BAR & GRILL - BREAKFAST, LUNCH & BEVERAGES
Patio Bar & Grill Breakfast Menu
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Patio Bar & Grill Lunch Menu
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Patio Bar & Grill Beverage Menu
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Dining SPecials
Dinner Specials
Lobster Risotto $25 GF, DFM, NF
Sauteed leeks, butternut squash, sofrito and chive oil
Steak Frites $28 GF, DFM, NF
Dry aged Prime New York, smoked herb oil, truffle fries and grilled zucchini
This Week's Lunch Buffet
Tues, Sept 22
Senate Bean Soup
Pistachio crusted Salmon Cake GF,DF
Quiche NF
Wed, Sept 23
Chicken Shu Mai Soup DF,NF
Teriyaki Beef Short Rib, and Pork Pot Sticker
Thurs, Sept 24
Chicken Enchilada Soup GF,DF,NF
Southwest Bowl, Chicken and Shrimp GF, DF,NF
Fri, Sept 25
New England Clam Chowder NF
Grilled Beef Tomahawk and Three Sister Bison Stew GF, DF, NF
Golf
Golf Update
The 67th Annual Chase Delivers Three Memorable Days
The 67th Annual Chase Member-Guest brought together 60 teams for three days of competition, camaraderie, great food and plenty of memorable moments, culminating in a dramatic Horse Race to crown our 2026 champions.
The festivities began Thursday afternoon with the Torneo de Par 3. Marc Lowe and his guest Jason Lo set the early pace for the weekend, producing an impressive four-under-par performance to claim the opening title.
Thursday evening players enjoyed a Southwestern Feast, before attention turned to five rounds of match play beginning Friday morning. With points available in every match, the standings remained tight across many of the ten flights heading into Saturday’s final round.
Friday evening provided one of the great spectacles of the weekend with Last Putter Standing. The entire field putted simultaneously, with anyone finishing outside the designated circle eliminated after each round. The circle became smaller, the field became thinner and the pressure continued to build until guest Geoff Grant was the last man standing, earning one of The Chase’s most coveted…… and certainly most entertaining, titles.
Following Saturday’s fifth and final match, our flight winners were confirmed:
- Santa Barbara: Todd Eliassen & Jackson Sproul – 27.5 points
- Santa Cruz: David Shrontz & Evan Pratt – 28.5 points
- San Miguel: Ryan Babbush & Geoff Grant – 31.5 points
- Santa Catalina: Jason Boyatt & Kelly Foy – 34 points
- Anacapa: Jeffrey Nelson & Jason Nelson – 32.5 points
- Santa Rosa: Jeff Aubery & Michael Lopez – 30 points
- San Nicolas: John Gould & William Gould – 30 points
- San Clemente: James Matthews & Mike Humbarger – 33.5 points
- Guadalupe: Doug Shreves & Eric Logan – 29.5 points
- Coronado: Kevin McTague & Willie Brummett – 29 points
The ten flight representatives, together with the two best remaining records from across the field, then headed to the first tee for one of La Cumbre’s great traditions: the Chase Horse Race.
Twelve teams began, but the field disappeared quickly. Five teams were eliminated on No. 1 and another four on No. 2, leaving just three teams to make the journey to the ninth hole with the championship on the line: Jeff Aubery & Michael Lopez, Paul Casas & Ryan Pacheco, and James Matthews & Mike Humbarger.
The handicap situation added another layer of drama. Aubery and Lopez received no strokes on No. 9, while the Casas and Matthews teams each received half a stroke.
With a large gallery surrounding the green, it all came down to a three-foot putt from guest Ryan Pacheco.
He buried it.
Paul Casas and Ryan Pacheco were the 2026 Chase Champions. Their overall victory capped a terrific week in which they accumulated 30.5 points during match play, finishing just half a point ahead of John and William Gould in the San Nicolas Flight.
The Chase concluded Saturday evening with “Birdies, Bites & Bragging Rights,” giving everyone an opportunity to celebrate the champions, recognize the flight winners and relive three days of memorable moments.
Congratulations to Paul and Ryan, all of our flight winners, Marc Lowe and Jason Lo on their Torneo de Par 3 victory, and Geoff Grant on surviving the chaos of Last Putter Standing.
Most importantly, thank you to all of our members and guests for the tremendous spirit in which the event was played. From Thursday’s opening shots to Saturday’s final putt, the 67th Annual Chase was another wonderful celebration of competition, friendship and everything that makes this event such a special La Cumbre tradition.
Best regards,
Mark Thirtle
Director of Golf
Weekly Golf Schedule
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
- WGA Day 8:30AM Front 9 Shotgun/10:45AM Back 9 Shotgun – Open Play from 11AM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
- Open Play from 7:30AM, Niners 3:00PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
- Open Play from 7:30AM to 10:00AM & From 11:30AM (Los Companeros 11AM Shotgun)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
- Open play from 7:30AM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
- Open play from 7:00AM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
- Open Play 7:00AM-9:00AM Tee Times 9:00AM- 3:00PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
- All Facilities Closed all Day for Fungicide Spray Applications - No Access to the Practice facilities or the Golf Course.
Golf Events
Sign up for all golf events below on the mobile app, or on the member website under Golf/Golf Events.
Racquets
Courtside Update
Our 2026 Doubles Club Championships took place this past weekend, and what a weekend it was! We had some amazing back-and-forth matches, spectacular shots, and great tennis throughout the weekend.
In the Men’s Open, Roy Bryan and Travis Logue put together a complete performance to claim the championship. Roy was rock solid on the returns, while Travis’s forehand, overhead, and incredible reflexes were on fire. They defeated Taylor Goggin and Eliot Gray, who fought hard and produced plenty of spectacular points of their own, but Roy and Travis’s experience proved to be the difference.
In the Ladies Open, Karen Suzuki and Dawn Spaulding saved their best tennis for the final. Their driving groundstrokes set up some great poaching and volleys at the net, helping them defeat Cassie Brungarth and Millie Tadewalt to take the title.
The Mixed Open Final was a true family affair, with Ronin and Karen Suzuki taking on Chuck and Dawn Spaulding. The match featured plenty of back-and-forth tennis, with the Suzukis lifting their level at just the right moments late in the sets to secure the championship.
In the Men’s 60+ Doubles, congratulations to Mark Schneiderman and Jim Zmoleck, who captured the title with a victory over Pat McAlister and Brian Bokman in the final.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Club Championships another success, including our Food & Beverage team, Facilities team, Racquets staff, and especially all of our players. Thank you as well to everyone who came out to watch and support their fellow members and friends. The energy around the courts made it a fantastic weekend at LC!
Junior Clinic Registration is live for the Fall programming: HERE
https://forms.digitalrange.com/form-6969405/la-cumbre-fall-junior-clinic-2026
Junior Program Website: HERE
Mens Open Doubles Eliot Gray & Taylor Goggin, Travis Logue & Roy Brian
Mixed Open Doubels Ronin & Karen Suzuki, Dawn & Chuck Spaulding
Ladies Open Cassie Brungarth & Millie Tadewalt, Karen Suzuki & Dawn Spaulding
60+ Men's Jim Zmoleck & Mark Schneiderman, Pat McAlister & Brian Bokman
Junior Team Tennis Begins This Week!
A quick reminder that our Junior Team Tennis season kicks off this week. Our juniors will be competing on Saturday afternoons, so please be aware that courts will be in use for matches during the following times:
U12 Team: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
U16 Team: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Friday Night Live Ball is back this Friday!
Come out for an awesome evening of tennis, food, and fun with the whole family! We’ll kick things off with Live Ball from 5:00–6:30 p.m., followed by tacos and margaritas from 6:30 p.m.
Bring the family, hit some balls, and enjoy a fun Friday night at the courts.
upcoming events
September
Pickleball Club Championships begin September 23.
Friday Night Live-Ball – September 25
Athletics
Fitness & Wellness
Hi friends,
We have an exciting addition to the Fitness Center this week, along with an update we've been looking forward to sharing!
Welcome Joseph Stafford Jr.!
Please join us in welcoming Joseph Stafford Jr. to the La Cumbre Fitness team!
Joseph brings more than nine years of experience in the fitness industry, including the last five years training at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. During his time there, Joseph helped pioneer their golf fitness programming and built a strong client base through smart, individualized training designed around each person's goals and abilities.
Joseph is a TPI-certified golf fitness specialist with a Level 3 Power certification. He also holds certifications as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NFPT Master Trainer, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. His training philosophy fits perfectly with what we're continuing to build here at La Cumbre: better movement, mobility, balance, and strength that helps you perform better both on and off the course.
Joseph originally moved to Santa Barbara to study economics at UCSB, so we're excited to welcome him back to the area. Outside of the gym, you'll find him chasing live music, planning his next international trip, or cheering on the Chicago Bears.
Come by the Fitness Center and introduce yourself! Ask him about your golf swing, your next workout, or whether this is finally the Bears' year.
Joseph Will Be Leading Our Kinotek Assessments
Joseph will also be taking the lead on our new Kinotek movement assessments, and we're incredibly excited to finally start putting this technology into the hands of our members.
So, what exactly is Kinotek?
Kinotek uses advanced markerless motion capture technology to evaluate how your body moves. Through a series of movements, we can gather objective information about areas such as mobility, balance, posture, stability, and overall movement quality.
The assessment gives us an opportunity to identify where your body is moving well and where there may be limitations worth addressing. From there, Joseph can review your results with you and help create a more personalized roadmap based on what your body actually needs.
Whether your goal is to improve your golf game, move better on the tennis or pickleball court, build strength, improve mobility, or simply continue doing the activities you love, we're excited to have another tool that can help take some of the guesswork out of your fitness journey.
We believe understanding how you move is an important first step toward understanding what you should work on next.
Booking Your Kinotek Assessment
We're putting the final pieces in place to make scheduling as easy as possible.
Joseph's availability for Kinotek assessments will be accessible through the Jane booking platform. You'll find a link directly within the Fitness tab of the La Cumbre Country Club app, where you'll be able to view his available times and book an assessment.
We'll continue sharing more information as everything rolls out, but we're incredibly excited to have Joseph here and even more excited for our members to start experiencing Kinotek.
Please help us give Joseph a warm La Cumbre welcome the next time you see him in the Fitness Center!
Have a wonderful week, and we'll see you in the Fitness Center!
With love,
Jarratt and the fitness team
Fitness Class Schedule
Monday
6:30 AM – HIIT/Circuit Training
7:25 AM – Golf & Tennis Conditioning
8:00 AM – Glutes and Core
9:00 AM - Yoga Restore
10:00 AM – Strength Endurance (all-levels)
Tuesday
7:30 AM – Yogalates
8:15 AM – Stretch, Roll, and Mobility
9:00 AM - Aqua Fit (In the Pool)
9:00 AM – Glutes and Core
10:00 AM – Balance and Stability
Wednesday
6:30 AM – HIIT/Circuit Training
7:30 AM – Golf & Tennis Conditioning
9:00 AM – Yoga Restore
10:00 AM – Body Pump Fusion
Thursday
7:30 AM – Yogalates
8:15 AM – Stretch, Roll, and Mobility
9:00 AM - Aqua Fit (In the Pool)
9:00 AM – Glutes and Core
10:00 AM – Balance and Stability
Friday
8:00 AM – Glutes and Core
9:00 AM – Yoga Restore
10:00 AM – Strength Endurance (all-levels)
11:00 AM – HIIT/Circuit Training
Saturday
9:00 AM - Yoga Restore 60 $20
(Every other Saturday)
9:00 AM - HIIT/Circuit Training $20
(Every other Saturday)
Aquatics
Pool Update
Non-disposable diapers are required for non-toilet trained children. Disposable swim diapers or “swimmies” are not sufficient to safeguard against accidents.
POOL HOURS
Open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 7 days a week.
LIFEGUARD HOURS
Summer Lifeguards:
Weekdays 12:30-6:00 PM
Weekends12:00-6:00 PM
Aquafit Classes
Aqua Fit from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All are welcome to join!
Exercise Class
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 - 10:00 AM Complimentary to Members.
Novice Swim Team Practice
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are available by arrangement, Monday through Saturday.
NOTE:
If you want a workout, let us know. Please share lanes for lap swimming if it’s crowded.
