Luxury Lives in Northern California

Sacramento, California may not be on everyone’s golf destination bucket list, but the city offers enough high-end golf, amazing accommodations, and interesting eateries to keep any golf group entertained. It turns out that downtown Sacramento is a really fun place to stay.

From the main roads, Sacramento’s DOCO (Downtown Commons) area doesn’t look like much. But once you get parked and out of the car, you’ll find a city center that’s teeming with things to do. The area is anchored by the Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, and surrounded by restaurants, clubs, and hotels.

Overlooking the arena is where you’ll find the Sawyer Kimpton, one of Sacramento’s finest lodging options.

Simply walking into the hotel lobby from the street will make you feel transported to a more upscale location. The foyer is bright, with little emphasis placed on the front desk, and more attention drawn to the restaurant and living room lounge area. It’s a perfect place to get to know fellow guests during the hotel’s nightly happy hour social.

Rooms at The Sawyer are well appointed and comfortable. Each features high-end bedding, workspaces, clean and modern bathrooms, and a view of the surrounding city.

One of the hotel's highlights is the rooftop pool, an amenity that's talked about by everyone who visits. Surrounded by private cabanas and comfortable chairs, the pool area offers views of the Golden 1 Center. It also opens on one side to Revival, The Sawyer’s hip destination bar.

When events are happening at the Golden 1 Center, Revival is a tough ticket to get. With intimate seating, an excellent selection of shareable snacks, and any type of libation you could ask for, Revival is a must-try when you visit Sacramento. I highly recommend one of the bar’s delicious gin cocktails and the local cheese and charcuterie board. Amazing.

After getting over the awe that accompanies your first day at The Sawyer, guests will start to notice all the details the hotel pays attention to. From extensive recycling, to eco-friendly linens and disposable products, The Sawyer works hard to be a good steward for the planet. It’s something management takes great pride in.

The Sawyer is the kind of hotel that will pull you in and make it hard to leave. It was tough to walk away from the hotel’s comfort for a day of golf, but knowing that the pool was awaiting our return made for a great day and return.

Finding golf in a new city can be dicey at best. In Sacramento, Morton Golf currently owns or manages the best golf courses in and around the city. Here are a few of the options you have when visiting California’s state capitol.

The Haggin Oaks Golf Complex boasts two championship golf courses, a world-class teaching facility with over 15 golf professionals, more than 10 different junior, senior, group and private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes over 100 stalls five practice greens and two bunkers. The driving range at Haggin Oaks is so popular that it stays open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.

Near the banks of the Sacramento River, Bartley Cavanaugh is the youngest in the City of Sacramento’s family of great golf courses. Architect Perry Dye, a member of the world-renowned golf design family, put to use all the design principles that won him acclaim to create excitement that will test skilled players while remaining accessible to those still growing in the game — the result is a fun and affordable round of golf!

Sacramento’s oldest golf course is a 9-hole golf course, located in the scenic William Land Park, near the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town and Funderland. The golf course was built in 1924 and features a restaurant and golf at the facility. The course has become one of the most popular places for city workers to get a quick nine holes in after work during the summer.

With 27 holes and 50+ years of rich local golf history means that the Bing Maloney GC is an unarguable integral piece of the golf landscape here in Sacramento. Many people who grew up in Sacramento over the past five decades know that over that time, a large number of oak trees have matured, making this a classic design to be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities. In 2014, Bing Maloney Golf Shop was named an AGM Top 100 course platinum award winner and is renowned for being a women’s friendly facility.

Morton operates pro shops at each of the facilities they manage, with their flagship store located at the Haggin Oaks complex. That shop is the most awarded on-course golf shop in America with the largest selection of golf gear and apparel anywhere. If you don’t have time to stop in while you’re there, you can get the same great selection and deals on their website: www.MortonGolfSales.com.

Get more information on Morton’s golf courses and book your tee times 24/7 on the company’s website. www.mortongolfsales.com