Filed under: San Diego Golf, San Diego Golf Course, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Torrey Pines US Open | Tags: 2008 us open, friends of torrey pines, torrey pines, Torrey Pines Golf Course, us open san diego
The U.S. Open golf tournament gave San Diego national exposure and attracted thousands of visitors to San Diego. It also cost millions in public money to prepare. Most of it was covered by fees golfers pay to use the city’s courses.
Calculating revenue and expenses related to such an event is complicated. For its analysis, the Union-Tribune had to use some rudimentary comparisons of year-over-year revenue, as well as rough estimates of costs by city staffers.
CITY EXPENSES/LOSSES
Torrey Pines Golf Course improvements
- South Course improvements: $2,431,244
- Reimbursement to Friends of Torrey Pines: $950,000
- New parking lot*: $3,270,000
- Clubhouse maintenance*: $520,438
- Storage facility for maintenance equipment (half the project cost attributed to the Open)*: $320,000
- Improvements to concession stand and restrooms*: $175,467
- New facility to wash mowing and other equipment (half the cost attributed to the Open)*: $60,000
- Storage bins and area to mix sand and seeds. (half the cost attributed to the Open)*: $60,000
U.S. Open event and staffing expenses
- Police and fire-rescue overtime: $914,385
- Golf Operations, Qualcomm Stadium and Development Services expenses: $98,705
- Community and media relations consultant: $19,734
- Park and Recreation maintenance staff overtime : $3,851
Lost revenue
Difference in the revenue generated by Torrey Pines Golf Course between February and August 2007 and the same period in 2008. The city closed both courses at times before and after the event. $1,876,333
Total: $10,700,157
CITY REVENUES
From Friends of Torrey Pines
- South Course renovation: $3,275,000
- Additional course improvements: $428,253
- Reimbursement for police and security: $350,000
- Practice tee construction: $279,064
- Rent payment: $250,000
- Gift to Balboa Park Golf Course: $218,000
From the United States Golf Association
- Reimbursement for police and security: $357,565
- Reimbursement for electricity and damages fromQualcomm Stadium parking: $16,656
- Reimbursement for city inspections of staging areas: $15,603
Additional revenue
- Estimated hotel and sales taxes: $3,170,822
- Difference in rent revenue during June 2007 and June 2008 from The Lodge at Torrey Pines and Torrey Pines Hilton: $180,000
- Increased rent revenue from Torrey Pines Golf Shop, which was selling U.S. Open merchandise (2002-08): $500,000
- Qualcomm Stadium storage income: $3,000
Total: $9,043,963
*City officials said these projects were part of a long term capital improvement program for the course. They estimated some costs could be attributed to the Open because the equipment and facilities were needed and used in the competition. Work was completed before the tournament.
Sources: City of San Diego; Friends of Torrey Pines
Source: SignonSanDiego.com
Filed under: golf course in san diego, San Diego Golf, San Diego Golf Course, Torrey Pines Golf Course | Tags: golf san diego, golf sd, San Diego Golf, San Diego Golf Course, torrey pines, torrey pines golf, torrey pines north course, torrey pines san diego golf course
Nowadays, it seems that Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego is less crowded for early morning rounds. I have found that the weekday pre-6:30 a.m. tee time is the best. However, even though it is less crowded it still takes about 5 hours to play because of the time it takes to look for your golf ball in the thick rough.
The North Course at Torrey Pines is a lot more golfer friendly and playable. Golfers can enjoy themselves and have a similar challenge around the greens.
Below are some recent early morning photos that I took at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Early Morning at Torrey Pines Golf Course
Ocean Mist at Torrey Pines Golf Course San Diego
Filed under: La Costa Golf Resort, San Diego Golf, San Diego Golf Course | Tags: golf at la costa, la costa, la costa golf, La Costa Golf Resort, la costa golf san diego, la costa resort golf course, play golf la costa
Are you looking for the San Diego golf deal of the year? Well, I have found the San Diego golf deal for 2008.
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Looking for a golf course in San Diego that doesn’t have all the foot traffic, Saturday / Sunday Special Pins, or the premium green fees?
Well, I have found a little secret to share with some of my avid San Diego Golf Blog readers.
Recently, I played a golf course in North County San Diego that has 27 holes (3 nines) a great practice facility, perfectly manicured greens, and the hospitality that makes it feel like my own country club.
Where is this secret golf course in San Diego you ask? I cannot tell you at this time. But, I will soon enough.
Below are a few more secrets about this golf course in San Diego:
- You can play 18 holes on a weekday in about 2.5 hours
- You can play 18 holes on a weekend in about 3.5 hours, leaving you ample time to spend with the family
- The green fees are less than $25
- It’s one of the best San Diego Golf Courses
That’s all the information I can provide on the secret golf course in San Diego. For more information bookmark this San Diego Golf Blog and you’ll soon know the secret!
Filed under: North County Golf Course, San Diego Golf, San Diego Golf Course | Tags: maderas, maderas golf, maderas golf club, maderas golf course, maderas golf course san diego, maderas san diego, San Diego Golf Course
Maderas Golf Course in San Diego
Founded in 1999, now one of Southern California’s premier destinations, the Maderas Golf Club is quietly nestled amidst the rolling hills of Rancho Bernardo and Poway, just minutes from downtown San Diego. The golf course designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves, winds through many elevations and 100 year-old live oaks, sycamores, creeks, lakes, waterfalls and more than 40 acres of native wildflowers. The par 72-championship course plays to 7,115 yards from the back tees, and includes the finest full game practice facility in the area. Maderas Golf Course specializes in corporate and charity golf outings from 16 to 144 players, as well as weddings and banquets from 40 to 200.
The Tuscan style clubhouse features the award winning restaurant, The Grille at Maderas, where lunch can be a hamburger or a gourmet meal. The Grille has been selected to cater many top corporate meetings, golf tournament banquets, weddings and all types of lifestyle celebrations. In addition, the golf shop features the newest and latest golf equipment and the most popular lines of fine clothing. In the clubhouse there are changing facilities for both men and women.
Maderas Golf Club Quick Facts
- Designed by golf legend Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves.
- #1 Public golf course in San Diego & #6 in California-Zagat Survey 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007
- Four and a half stars – Golf Course Digest 2007
- Places to Play – Golf Digest 2007
- Four and a half stars – Golf Travel & Leisure Magazine, March 2005
- Affiliated with Troon Golf, the unparalleled leader in upscale golf course management.
- Troon ranked Maderas #1 in customer satisfaction from among their 150 affiliated clubs
- Maderas Golf Course features:
- Two Lakes
- Five Waterfalls
- Six Sets of Tees
- 7,115 yards from championship tees
- “Golfer’s Dram” Practice Facility:
- Three tiers of all grass-tees year round
- State-of-the-art short game facility
- Four Green side Bunkers and on Fairway
- Four Practice Putting Greens
- Two Practice Greens for Pitching and Chipping
- Four PGA Certified Instructors-Offering Individual and Group Lessons and Clinics
(Video instruction available)
Maderas offers a Tuscan-Style Villa clubhouse and ballroom including the Del Lago Ballroom and The Grille at Maderas with indoor and outdoor patio seating, locker rooms and an upscale golf shop. The Tuscan style clubhouse, designed by the same architect as “The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe” is a focal point. The current 11,000 square foot clubhouse offers an attractive, fully stocked golf shop, an inviting dining room with indoor and patio seating plus a private room that can accommodate 40 people. The staff is knowledgeable and quietly helpful and the food – whether cheeseburgers or haute cuisine – is the equal of any area restaurant or hotel. Locker rooms, for both men and women, are available. Maderas Golf Club’s objective is that every guest is helped to feel as though they are members of an exclusive private club for the day.
The Maderas Golf Club has quickly become a favorite for corporate events. Oracle, Pepsi, Qualcomm, Bank of America, Pfizer, and Callaway are a few organizations that have been enthusiastic to play and hold events at this highly ranked championship course and banquet facility.
Maderas has received a reputation for quality of service not often found today. Associated with Troon Golf, the leading management company for upscale golf courses world wide, the staff at Maderas shares their dedication for achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Personalized company outings and banquets are a specialty at Maderas. Groups from 8 to 200 can be accommodated and coming in the fall of 2006 our new, state of the art, banquet/wedding facility will provide seating for 50 to 300 people, depending on configuration. Our award winning chef can prepare virtually any style of cuisine in an atmosphere that is refreshingly casual, yet unmistakably luxurious, with a special ambiance that the club’s location inspires. One look at the picturesque valley and the rolling hills and you’ll feel transported to another world. Both on the course and around the club, Maderas makes business more personal, convenient and social gathering more enjoyable. The club is fully staffed and equipped to provide the service any corporate planner, association manager or bride might desire.
If you want to have an unforgettable round of golf while in San Diego, you must play Maderas Golf Course!
