Standing on the first tee you are struck by the rugged natural beauty that is Mayacama. The oak-lined hills and abundant wildlife distract you for a moment before you realize that you are looking at a true test of golf. The first fairway may look forgiving, but the thick rough surrounding it and the dense native chaparral mean any mistake will be costly. The greens, nestled so perfectly into the hillside, looks as if it has been there for centuries. With hazards on both left and right a precise shot is required.
This is golf at Mayacama.
Mayacama Tradition Mayacama is golf, just as Sonoma is wine. Opening in August 2001, the Mayacama Golf Club has received numerous accolades throughout the golf industry. In 2005, Mayacama debuted on America’s Top 100 Golf Courses in Golf Digest, an impressive accomplishment for such a young club. Offering 18 signature holes that are strong from start to finish, the rustic scenery is blended with exceptional golf at Mayacama.
tight woodlands that will challenge your strategy and sharpen your skill. This championship 18-hole par 72 course is one that can be enjoyed for serious competition, relaxing informal events, or just a satisfying game. The course is meticulously groomed, tournament quality, and playable yearround. Impressive in its expansiveness and management, Mayacama is appreciated by locals, guests, and travelers for all it has to offer.
The rolling greens of the course are carved from a natural landscape surrounded by streams and valleys that wind through the 675 acres. Woven into the hilly terrain, the Mayacama golf course has open grass and
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The Course Described as “A Modern Classic” by the Golden Bear himself, this Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course presents challenges throughout the entire round. It is a championship course where not just the first hole, but every hole appears as if it always has been part of the landscape. From the open fairways of the front nine through the narrow valleys of the back nine, you will be inspired. This is a course where pure golf is played and respected.
Pure golf, a time without carts, a time when it was the golfer, the caddie, and the course. Mayacama returns to this with its walkingonly policy. Here the golfer will experience the game as it was meant to be played, without the distraction of carts, while enjoying the natural beauty the hills of Sonoma offer.
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The professionally trained caddie carrying your bag will allow you to focus on your game while helping you read the subtle, difficult, and often speedy greens.
The course is open for play; it is yours. At Mayacama, experience golf as it was meant to be played.
Mayacama Tournaments and Golf Events March
July
• St. Patrick’s Day Fourball
• Fourth of July Beat The Pro Scramble • Husband & Wife Club Championship • Sip ’n Swing
May • The Vintner’s Cup • Women’s Clinic • Mayacama Cup Match Play Championship
August • Club Championship • Sip ’n Swing
June
September
• Men’s Senior Club Championship • North-South Member-Member Cup Matches • Junior Golf Camp
• Women’s Member-Guest Championship • Men’s Member-Guest Championship November • Professional-Member Championship
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The Game From the first hole, with its panoramic view
bunkers. All of this helps you concentrate as
and wide fairway, you will find a challenging
you address the ball. The drive is a challenge
course. Into the front nine you notice the feel
and the final putt requires finesse, yet you
of the open grasslands on holes 4 through
are rewarded at the end.
8. Hole 9, a tough 568-yard par 5 usually playing into the wind, brings you to the practice facility and the Clubhouse, where the challenge of the back nine begins. Hole 10 requires a very precise tee shot, while hole 12, the number 1 handicap hole, combines difficult driving at 441 yards. Hole 13 begins the journey through the hills, and the openness of the front nine quickly disappears as the tightness of the valleys is felt. Emerging from the valleys you come to hole 18. The 559-yard par 5 is laid out in front of you with its lake, creeks, and strategically placed
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Mayacama welcomes you to the Club, to the course, and to stay. Available for your enjoyment are Casitas and Villas tucked into secluded locations throughout the property. Here you can enjoy a challenging game of golf and fine dining in the Tuscan-inspired Clubhouse. The underground Wine Cellar may inspire you to have personal wine tastings with your friends and family. Gourmet dinners and special wine events only enhance your golf experience here in wine country.
1240 Mayacama Club Drive • Santa Rosa, California 95403 • 866 393 1818 • mayacama.com