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First, thank you to everyone who helped make our two-day Women's Member-Guest a tremendous success. We appreciate everyone's hard work and are excited to shift our focus back to several important improvement projects around the Club. 

Facilities 

For the first time in 12 months, our Facilities Team is fully staffed. Recruiting and retaining Team members in this department is challenging, as much of the work happens behind the scenes during early mornings and late nights. We're excited to have a full Team in place to continue improving the Club. 

August 17 
The tennis facilities will receive new windscreens featuring an updated texture and refreshed La Cumbre logo, giving the courts an elevated and more polished appearance. 

August 24 
The Tennis & Fitness Building will receive a fresh coat of paint. It's hard to believe our newest building is already 10 years old!  

During this planned closure, we will also replace the pool area's hot water tanks and recirculating pumps to provide faster, more consistent hot water after your swim. Many of you have already noticed the improvement after we completed a similar upgrade in the Fitness Center last week. 

Course & Grounds 

This week we'll complete the final phase of the East Lawn project by installing the door separating the lawn from the Boardroom, along with several finishing touches, including plant enhancements, hedge work, and minor irrigation adjustments to complete the project. 

Our next focus is the 13th Island Green. We'll be sodding the surrounds and seeding a bentgrass trial area to evaluate how different turf species establish and perform under our conditions. While completing this project, we'll also sod the rough along the left side of the 10th hole, reducing the existing mulch area and creating a cleaner, more playable finish.
Following the completion of the 13th Island Green, we'll begin overseeding heat/disease-affected fairway areas, including the entirety of the 8th and 18th fairways. This trial will utilize a bentgrass cultivar because it closely matches our Kikuyu in color, competes well within the existing turf, and performs exceptionally at lower mowing heights. Our goal is to improve turf density, playability, and ball roll while maintaining a consistent appearance throughout the course. 

At the Turf Care Center, we're continuing to improve our workspace by cladding the interior walls with plywood and applying a fresh coat of white paint to create a brighter, cleaner, and more organized environment. We've also upgraded the building's electrical infrastructure to support our expanding fleet of electric equipment. As gas and diesel machines are gradually phased out, members will notice quieter operation, reduced emissions, and a cleaner environment around the golf course.

You'll also continue to see many smaller improvements throughout the course and Club facilities as we work to enhance both the member experience and our Team's efficiency. 

Return of the Falcon 

Santa Barbara bird specialists Rebecca McBride and her father, David L. Ross, have been extremely successful at managing coots and geese in our city. They have graciously dropped a few clients to make time to work at our club. Be sure to stop and say hello. 

Celebrating Our Team 

This week also marks the final day for our outstanding summer students, Spencer, an Economics major, and Ian, a Psychology major, as they return to college. Thank you both for your hard work and dedication this summer. We wish you continued success and look forward to seeing you again. 

Finally, Friday, August 7, marked an incredible milestone for one of our own. Felix celebrated 46 years at La Cumbre Country Club. That is an extraordinary achievement and, quite possibly, a golf industry record. Please join us in congratulating Felix and thanking him for nearly five decades of outstanding service to our members and Club. 

Thank you for all the positive feedback you have shared with our Team. Your support means a great deal to everyone who works so hard behind the scenes.

Have a wonderful week and enjoy another beautiful week in paradise! 

Paul, Kellen, Mike, Eddy and our Dream Team

After a busy and successful week hosting our Women's Two-Day Member-Guest, we're looking forward to a fantastic week of open play on the golf course. 

A huge thank you to all of our participants, guests, volunteers, and staff who helped make the event such a success. It was wonderful to see so many great rounds of golf, new friendships formed, and plenty of laughter and camaraderie throughout the tournament. The positive feedback from both members and guests made all of the hard work worthwhile, and we appreciate everyone who contributed to another memorable event at La Cumbre. 

With the tournament now behind us, the golf course returns to a full schedule of open play, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy the course, catch up with fellow members, and make the most of these beautiful summer days. 

We're also excited to host the USGA Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Qualifier on Monday, August 17. This is a great opportunity to watch some of the region's top amateur golfers compete for a spot in the championship, and we encourage members to come out and enjoy the competition. Please note that, in accordance with USGA regulations, spectator carts will not be permitted during the qualifying round. 

Any members interested in volunteering as ball spotters etc. please email mark@lacumbrecc.org 

Looking ahead, we also have two excellent club fitting opportunities on the calendar: 

• Ping Fitting Day – August 21 – Click here to register. 
• TaylorMade Fitting Day – August 29 – Click here to register. 

Best regards, 

Mark Thirtle
Director of Golf