So apparently there is an effort to turn some of California's municipal golf courses into areas for affordable housing:

https://www.firstcallgolf.com/features/feature/2022-01-12/proposed-california-law-targets-municipal-golf?swinguclubhouseNL

Highly unlikely this would happen to well known courses (i.e. Torrey Pines), but are there any classic California gems that may not be as popular as they once were that one should consider?

Even though its not a done deal yet, im not very optimistic about legislation in that place.

Wow... Just wow...

TIME to get the environmentalist groups to protect the golf course earth worms...

It'd be a shame if this goes through.

I don't see it happening but who cares.

Im leaving CA

You just never know....

Been looking at Bandon for a house. It's impossible to buy. Despite their 1 per 250ft short term rental rule, all the ocean view properties are investor owned.

AggieDruggist89 said:

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You just never know....

Been looking at Bandon for a house. It's impossible to buy. Despite their 1 per 250ft short term rental rule, all the ocean view properties are investor owned.

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Yeah. We looked at bandon a little as well. We are looking at purchasing a property towards Port Orford for a rental/vacation home. Nice area.

Bennett Valley in Santa Rosa is one that is being highly contested. Hope the course stays.

Northwood is one of of those gems you brought up, but that is out aways and not in danger of lots of housing getting out there. Extremely popular 9 home course.

Hope the legislation fails…there are other solutions but too much of a NIMBY attitude all around.

Just looked up Bennett, has a classic look to me in a nice setting. Would be a shame if this legislation goes through and takes it or other courses out. Such a short sighted approach.

I didn't realize Northwood was a mini, just thought it was public play. Such a simple place but one of the best golfing experiences I've ever had.

jonj101 said:

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Just looked up Bennett, has a classic look to me in a nice setting. Would be a shame if this legislation goes through and takes it or other courses out. Such a short sighted approach.

I didn't realize Northwood was a mini, just thought it was public play. Such a simple place but one of the best golfing experiences I've ever had.

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I may be incorrect in including that. But Bennett for sure is in the crosshairs of development.