| The ninth and 18th greens (above), leading up to Victoria's Swiss-chalet-style clubhouse. Below, Victoria's 17th hole, normally a par 5, will play as a par 4 for the championship. (photos by Katie Denbo/SCGA) |
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As is traditional, the SCGA will be played on the home club of the SCGA president -- in this case, Ed Holmes of Victoria Club. Founded in 1903 (one of just seven courses in Southern California more than 100 years old), Victoria Club was formed by members of several Riverside clubs, including the Riverside Polo & Golf Club, which was one of five founding SCGA clubs in 1899.
In the early 1920s, noted golf course architect Max Behr redesigned the course into what it is today by revamping the 18 holes originally designed by Walter Fovarque. The course is typical of that time in that there are some quirky characteristics. Hole No. 15 was recognized by George Thomas, Jr. in his 1927 book, Golf Course Architecture in America, as being of superior design.
Victoria Club will measure approximately 6,500 yards, par 71 for the championship.
One oddity of the design is that the course has four 5-pars in the last five holes; one of those holes (No. 17) will be played as a 4-par for the SCGA Amateur. Many of the holes are affected by Tequesquite Creek, which bisects the course.
Read about the birth of Victoria Club in the May/June issue of FORE HERE
Cross Examination: read about Head Professional Jeff Cross HERE
How to Play Victoria: get the insider's tips from President Ed Holmes HERE
Course Details
Golf Course Architect: Charles E. Maud/William P. Bell
Course Record Holders: Ben Theobald, Don Pooley and Jeff Cross, 63
Men's Course Rating / Slope,Yardage (Par):
Blue 71.7/131, 6517
White 70.5/128, 6253
Red 68.3/122, 5788
Gold 5139 (72)
Women's Course Rating / Slope,Yardage (Par):
White 76.7/139, 6251
Red 74.1/131, 5822 (73)
Key Personnel: Manager John Beck, Head Professional Jeff Cross, PGA;
Course Superintendent Mark Burchfield
Information
Location
Victoria Club
2521 Arroyo Drive
Riverside, CA 92506
Phone: 909/684-5035
Directions
From Riverside Fwy (91), exit Central Ave.; east 1 mile to Victoria (first
traffic signal); left 1/2-mile to Arroyo Dr.; right to club (club is on left).
See map HERE.
Dress Code
PLAYERS, CADDIES and SPECTATORS must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks or (bermuda-length dress shorts) and "spikeless" shoes. Jeans (any color or any kind), sweatpants, T-shirts and tank tops will not be permitted during any
phase of the competition. Caps must be worn forward and are not allowed to be worn in the clubhouse.
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