Wayne's World Fall 2022 Part 2

Wayne’s World Fall 2022


Shadows are getting longer, and nights are getting cooler. It looks like fall is coming! It’s an excellent time of year at La Cumbre Country Club. The grass growth will slow, and our greens and fairways will start to roll. The bunkers will hold less water, creating a softer surface. I think it’s the best time of year for golf in Santa Barbara when other courses across the country are emptying irrigation lines and placing covers on greens. 

This year, we had a very busy season learning to accept and use reclaimed water. The reclaimed water saved the club over $177,000 this year alone if the water had been purchased as potable. We did have some adjusting, but we learned and got around those issues. 

We removed over 6,500 linear feet of cart paths. Plus, remodeling the areas those paths impacted. In addition, to new teeing grounds, paths, and native areas. 

On native areas, I have been informed La Cumbre Country Club has been chosen by Golf Digest and The GCSAA as the top facility in the Natural Resource Conservation Division of the Environmental leaders of Golf Awards. So, I hope you enjoy the super bloom this spring and realize it is being noticed by our professional peers and the golf media.


Below are some upcoming projects you will see completed:

  • Remove tullie rhizomes from Laguna Blanca from inline playing areas.
  • Complete cart path scatter areas on holes 2, 3, 17.
  • Remove and complete the new cart path on the 9th hole by green.
  • Finish drainage work on new paths 11, 15.
  • Sod bare area on 13th hole where the path was removed.


Stay Below the Hole!

Wayne Mills

A Note From the Governance Committee

By La Cumbre CC • July 7, 2025
Governance Committee Update

News from the Club President 6/19/25

By La Cumbre CC • July 7, 2025
Dear La Cumbre Members, Next week, the Board will be meeting to tackle the important topic of how to fund our capital needs moving forward. As part of this due diligence, we had received an expression of interest regarding the purchase of the Club. To better understand the optionality, the Board has had additional conversations with other interested parties. The Board is actively engaged in long-range financial planning to ensure that we can sustain and elevate the Club for generations to come. As part of this process, we are exploring a wide range of funding options to support the significant capital investments our Club will need over the coming years. This includes traditional approaches like capital dues, transfer fees, assessments, and loans. In the spirit of good governance and due diligence, the Board is also gathering information about alternative funding avenues, including outside capital interest. To be clear: No decisions have been made No offers are under consideration The Board has not authorized any action toward selling the Club What has occurred are preliminary, exploratory conversations intended to fully understand what options may exist. This process is about building knowledge so that if we need to make major financial decisions in the future, we do so from a well-informed position, always with the best interest of the membership and the long-term health of the Club in mind. We understand that seeing outside individuals on the property may have raised questions, and we regret any confusion this may have caused. Our commitment remains: Transparency with our members Adherence to sound governance principles A deliberate, member-centered process We will continue to keep you informed as these discussions evolve. There will be no path forward on any major initiative without full Board consideration and member engagement. Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing dedication to the La Cumbre community. Tracy Jenkins President, Board of Director sLa Cumbre Country Club

News from the Club President 5/12/25

By La Cumbre CC • May 12, 2025
Dear Members, Thank you to all who attended the recent Town Hall and Golf Course Project update meetings. Your participation and thoughtful engagement are essential as the board, management, and our committees strive to better understand how we plan for the future of La Cumbre. Over the next 45 days, the Board, Club Management, and the Finance Committee will be developing financial models that reflect the full scope of our campus-wide capital needs. These models will help inform project timing, prioritization, and funding strategies—including potential borrowing. As a reminder, any borrowing the Board recommends which exceeds $500,000 will require a member vote. In late June, the Board will hold a two-day planning retreat to review these options and map out a clear, disciplined path forward. We are committed to keeping members informed and equipped to make thoughtful decisions. We anticipate holding additional member forums to provide the needed context on these matters later this summer. If you were unable to attend the Town Hall, a recording is available HERE . We also encourage members to explore the Governance section of the member website, where you’ll find meeting minutes from all Board and committee meetings. Click the image below or HERE to view our Q1 2025 Update. Please continue to reach out with your questions, comments, and ideas. We deeply value your feedback as we work together to steward the long-term health and vitality of the Club. Warm regards, Tracy Jenkins President, Board of Directors La Cumbre Country Club
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