Maggie Hathaway Golf Course
Renewal Project

Course Closed for Construction

About the Project

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Since it opened in 1962, the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course has thrived as a center for aspiring golfers and building community.

The Fore Youth: 2023 U.S. Open Community Legacy campaign, led by the SCGA, USGA and The Los Angeles Country Club (LACC), has raised over $8M for the project to create a community legacy benefiting underserved and underrepresented youth.

The Maggie Hathaway course is a County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation facility, and in October 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an investment of $7.8 million from the 2024-2025 Supplemental Budget for its renovation.

This proposed project will provide new and improved facilities and resources, while honoring the trailblazing legacy of performing artist, community activist, and golf pioneer, Maggie Hathaway.

The Proposed Renewal Project:

Renovated Golf Course, Enhanced Driving Range, Practice Facilities, and new Landscaping
New Clubhouse with Community Center + Youth Enrichment Lab + Golf Shop
Expanded Junior Golf Programming

Anticipated Timeline

Announcements

May 2025: We are happy to share that the six bunkers have all been shaped and fitted with a completed drainage system. A bunker liner has been installed, consisting of two inches of gravel topped with a sprayed polymer. This modern liner helps keep the bunker sand clean, allows it to play drier, and prevents washouts during heavy rain.

The first shipment of sod is expected to arrive and be installed during the week of May 19. Meanwhile, sand is being worked into the top four inches of soil to improve its structure, enhance water infiltration, and create a healthier growing environment for turf.

April 2025: The virtual community meeting was a success—thank you to everyone who participated and shared their support. Drainage and greensmix work has been completed on all holes, marking a major milestone in our renovation efforts.

Irrigation mainlines have all been completed.

75% of the sprinklers have been installed. Thank you to Turf Star and Toro for their generous donations to the project.

Greensmix work completed on one of the new greens.

March 2025: Considerable progress has been achieved on the golf course, with key enhancements to the greens, bunkers, and irrigation.

Shaping is complete for all nine greens. The excavator is finishing the floor of the bunker here at 6 green prior to the drainage system installation.

Six greens have drainage complete. The plastic drainage pipe is perforated, surrounded by special gravel that keeps the sand from plugging the drainage slits, as seen in this photo from 1 green.

Greensmix has been installed on four greens including 3 green in the above photo. 4" of gravel uniformly covers the drainage lines and floor of the green.

Above is the new bunker on the right side of 3 green. Bunker shaping is nearly complete with the team beginning to detail work on the perimeters and drainage on the floor.

Mainline installation of the irrigation will be completed in the first two weeks of April and controller installation is beginning. A new backflow device has been installed at the point of connection on the northeast corner of the property.

February 2025: Golf course construction is moving along, with the tree trimming and removals. Architect Gil Hanse was onsite shaping greens on holes 1 and 3, which look like they are going to be fun and challenging. The team is continuing the shaping which will bring the new course layout to life.

Gil Hanse operating the Cat dozer on the new #3 green, which will feature a sand bunker right of the green and kick-slope left.

Green drainage on the new #1 green. The green has been lowered substantially, but a sand bunker awaits shots that are short & left.

An excavator removing a tree stump to make room for the expanded driving range tee, that now be a short walk from the clubhouse.

January 2025: Construction has begun and the golf course will be closed until late 2025. We have completed turf spray-out and tree maintenance is in progress.

What's Changing?

Community Benefits

Renovated Golf Course

New design by renowned golf course architect, Gil Hanse, will be more beautiful, interesting and engaging
Improved course sustainability with a more efficient irrigation system and the introduction of Bermuda grass to reduce water use
Redesigned driving range that will serve more people, be more accessible and closer to the clubhouse, and allow for a wide range of skills
Enlarged practice areas with a 30% larger putting green and brand new chipping green

New Building & Community Center

New Building Proposed with 3,000 – 5,000 Sq. Ft. to house Community Center, Youth Enrichment Lab, and Golf Shop
Additional Outdoor Eating and Gathering Spaces
Food Service Area with Outdoor Grab n' Go option

Expanded Junior Golf Programming

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has collaborated with SCGA and other partners to provide youth golf programs at County golf courses. Fundraising will help expand youth programs at Maggie Hathaway.
Positive Youth Development
Coaches and Mentors
Affordable Junior Golf Classes
Competitive Playing Opportunities
Uniforms and Equipment
Financial Assistance for All Services
College Scholarships

Maggie Hathaway Golf Course Renewal Project