INSPIRED IMPROVEMENTS

The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club team have been dreaming of renovations to the tennis clubhouse for years. The opportunity to make the dream a reality came with the temporary closing of indoor facilities due to COVID-19 regulations.

While members made use of the outdoor facilities during COVID-19, Bob Young and his team of experts at Young Construction went to work on bringing the clubhouse back to life. The decor and atmosphere of the clubhouse was, as they say, “stuck in the past,” with dark tones and clunky rock walls.

The tennis clubhouse was transformed into an airy and welcoming destination with an inspired new layout, furnishings, décor, and artwork. The gorgeous Honorable Market, where members can browse the cold cabinet display for a chilled beverage (including beer & wine), charcuterie snacks, candy, and more, has become a high-value addition to the communal space. The Market opens up to the member’s lounge with comfy couches, a working fireplace, and a large TV. The lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a cold drink between sets or watch the big game with friends.

The clubhouse also now offers a large game room with attached boutique, where members can shop new SBPRC merchandise and other swim and tennis items. Large windows open the game room onto courts 1 and 2, so guests can mingle during memberhosted mixers. The locker rooms received attention as well: updated amenities ensure members’ comfort after their workouts and games. The back patio ties together the communal feel of the clubhouse, creating an incredible indoor/outdoor flow with its extralarge accordion door, picnic tables, and scenic views.

The light, airy, and serene new clubhouse is the perfect central location for all members to come relax and enjoy. With every change and update, the SBPRC has its members in mind, optimizing the experience, amenities, and atmosphere to create a most welcoming destination.