Apr 27th	The Exclusive Valley Club of Montecito – Private Golf Course Montecito CA 93108
2010	Categories: Montecito, Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

Why is The Valley Club here in Montecito CA ranked on the top 100 list? Simple... Alister MacKenzie.  The Valley Club was designed in 1929 by Alister MacKenzie who was then at the height of his career, having completed Augusta National the same year and Cypress Point the previous year. Some of the defining characteristics of The Valley Club are the high quality small greens, subtle breaks due to the mountain/ocean effect, peaceful setting with mtn. backdrops, as well as MacKenzie-designed bunkers which works into the course with a 'camouflage' effect. The ... Read more

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Oct 13th	Ty Warner’s Major Renovation of Montecito Country Club – Jack Nicklaus Design
2009	Categories: Montecito, Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

  For golf fans here in the Montecito and Santa Barbara CA. area, a treat is on the horizon.  Local billionaire developer, Ty Warner is adding to his portfolio of revamping major luxury properties here in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Having in the last few years already "done up" The San Ysidro Ranch, The Biltmore and The Coral Casino, Mr. Warner has now set his sites on golf in the form of Montecito Country Club.  Mr Warner has already received approval of the project and to everyone's delight is working with Jack Nicklaus on the new course design. Estimated dates of completion are... Read more

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Oct 30th	The Premier Gated Golfing Community of Birnam Wood Country Club, Montecito CA.
2008	Categories: Montecito, Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

Birnam Wood is located in the heart of Montecito CA., and is considered the premier gated golfing community within Santa Barbara.  Birnam Wood first started development in the early 1970's and is made up of only single family homes and estates and consists of a total of 142 unique homes with currently 2-3 vacant lots left to build on.   Most of the homes in Birnam Wood are very private feeling and line the golf course.  All homes primarily sit on 1 acre parcels (although the net land of these parcels is less as easements often extend into the golf course and/or road).  All homes must... Read more

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Oct 20th	Santa Barbara Golf Courses – Public and Private
2008	Categories: Santa Barbara Local / Things to Do

Looking for a great golf experience here in the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and surrounding areas.  The golfing scene here in Santa Barbara is excellent with a range of prices and choices to suit every level.  Because of the superb weather here in Santa Barbara, golf is played year-round. Below I have outlined a list of all the local and private courses in our area. Public 18 Hole Golf Courses Sandpiper: Sitting on a wonderful perch directly along the coastline, Sandpiper is one of the most picturesque golf courses around.  Sandpiper is a memorable experience for anyone with a true combination of challenge and... Read more

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