HISTORY
Originally built in 1933 as a way to aid unemployed
laborers during the Depression and named San Mateo
Municipal, the course is home to the San Mateo County
Championship and the O'Brien Junior Tournament, which has
had such notable past winners as PGA Tour Professionals
Johnny Miller, Keith Clearwater, and Mark Lye.
Since the middle 1960's the
course has averaged nearly 100,000 rounds per year, making
it one of the most popular golf courses in northern
California.
The course was closed in
April, 1999 for a complete renovation and new routing
plan. In July, 2000 the course re-opened with a new look
and a new name - Poplar Creek - landmarking the flow of
Poplar Creek through the golf course.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
The new course features rolling fairways lined by
nearly a thousand mature trees, four sets of tees on each
hole to fit everyone's game, large, undulating greens that
average almost 5,500 square feet, and five rock edged
lakes with two waterfalls and streams.
The new 12,000 square foot
clubhouse includes a full service
Pro Shop,
Dominic's Restaurant & Bar,
and banquet facilities to accommodate events of up to 200
people. The clubhouse is designed with an all glass facade
facing the golf course to provide dramatic views of the
18th fairway, green, lake, waterfall, and stream.
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General Manager: |
Tim Heck |
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Head Professional: |
Gary Monisteri |
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Tee Times: |
Tee Reservations may be
made online by
clicking here,
or by calling our reservation system at
650-522-GOLF(4653). Reservations will also be accepted
in the Pro shop during hours of operation.
Reservations may be made 7 days in advance (City of
San Mateo residents with a valid golf ID card may
reserve 8 days in advance). |
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Dress Code: |
Soft Spikes Only; No
Cutoffs or Tanktops |
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Course Type: |
Championship |
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Holes: |
18 |
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Slope: |
113 |
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Rating: |
69.0 |
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Date Opened: |
7/11/00 |
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Course Architect: |
Steve Halsey |
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