Lakeside Golf Club

“Lakeside Golf Club is a significant golf course, with a storied lineage of members and an iconic original designer. This project represents a huge step forward for the club by restoring its character and elevating its best features", said Todd Eckenrode

“In Southern California, there are many good golf courses, by far, one of the best of these is Max Behr’s course at Lakeside Golf Club,” wrote Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Lakeside has been so admirably designed and constructed that it compares favorably with any inland course. The interest of the course is entirely due to the undulating character of the land and not due to bunkers, which at many of the holes are non-existent. “Lakeside is one of the world’s greatest golf courses,” said MacKenzie.

Before and After

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LAKESIDE GOLF CLUB

Course History

A Max Behr original design opened in 1924. The course originally had little to no rough and combined with its bold contours, was hailed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie as the best course in Southern California. The original routing was altered in 1938 when the LA River flooded, destroying wonderful original holes that had played along and across the natural riverbanks. A colorful Hollywood past includes members Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and Bobby Jones chose Lakeside to shoot his instructional videos in the early 1930’s.

Work Completed

2007 Golf Course Master Plan completed

2011 1st Phase of Renovation, based on Master Plan

Fairway renovation, expanding and sodding to Hybrid Bermuda
Approach and Chipping Area renovation, sodding to hybrid Bermuda and overseeded with bent grass.
Tees and Cart Path renovation
Installation of a new Irrigation system
Renovated and installed new drainage network
Extensive tree removal

2017 2nd Phase of Restoration, based on Master Plan

Restored many of Max Behr’s architectural elements
Bunker restoration
Numerous Green Expansions
New Green built on Hole #2, extending to 526 yards and close to original location along the river
Expansion and joining Fairways on several holes
Continued tree removal

2021

Re-design of Putting Green and Short-Cut Chipping Areas leading into 18th Green

Ongoing Work

Consulting on Tree Plan and Fairway Expansions, as well as select continued restoration planning

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Awards and Recognition

2020-2021 Best Golf Courses in California – Golf Digest
Best Golf Courses in California – Top 30 – Golf Magazine
2018 Golf Inc Magazine Renovation of the Year – 1st Place Private Clubs

“Todd and the Origins team have expertly guided Lakeside to realize the modern-day potential of Max Behr’s original layout. Todd’s vision and attention to historic architectural detail have resulted in Lakeside exceeding everyone’s expectations.”

General Manager Robert Hertzing

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