Meadow Club Course Review

The Meadow Golf Club can be described as a traditionally classic resort, a little known gem which sits on a beautiful piece of property in Bon Tempe Meadow on Mount Tamalpais, a quick drive north of the Golden Gate. As per the golf course design itself, it wears the signature of famous architect Alister MacKenzie. Truth be told, the Meadow golf course is the first in North America to be designed by MacKenzie, which is arguably one of the most influential architects in golfing history and one of North Californias best private golf clubs. Alistair MacKenzie worked together with Robert Hunter in creating a true piece of American history in 1927 whilst in 1999 the golf course was restored by DeVries Designs. The Meadow Golf Club was first opened informally way back in October 1927 and it was an instant hit in the golf community, due to its strategic bunkering, its connecting fairways and also its boldly contoured and large greens.

The restoration started by DeVries in 1998/1999 was actually a massive deforestation job, as numerous trees were removed from the property in order to re create the original bunkering of the golf course which boasted its ferocious looking/thick edges. The transformation was gradual and now the players are enjoying the golf courses impeccably manicured turf and the awe inspiring surroundings, as the Meadow Golf Club benefits from magnificent views, i.e. the neighboring hills covered by scrub and secular oak trees, not to mention the Mount Tamalpais which is used as an aiming point when playing the 4th hole tee shot. The golf course features a 6686 yards layout and the architect designed it to be in perfect harmony with the beauty of the land, making it basically indistinguishable from its natural surroundings. Playing here, youll be provided with an amazing golfing experience in total harmony with the nature, as the golf course uses masterfully the terrains subtle elevation changes and the meandering creeks which crisscross the property for providing the ultimate golfing experience for its visitors.