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Palos Verdes Golf Club presents $20 million clubhouse renovation; members to fund project
Summary
Golf club leaders told the council members are fully funding a multi‑phase Centennial clubhouse renovation estimated at about $17.64 million for phase 2 with a $1.245 million contingency; the presentation addressed ADA upgrades, expanded dining and locker rooms and concerns about resident access and tree removal.
David Stockey, general manager of the Palos Verdes Golf Club, briefed the City Council on the club’s Centennial Project on Feb. 24, saying club members will fully fund the renovation and that construction is imminent.
Stockey said the members originally budgeted $20 million for the project. Phase 1 — a $2.5 million driving range and short‑game improvement — finished under budget; phase 2 construction is estimated at $17,644,000 and Stockey reported a remaining contingency of about $1,245,000.
"We're very excited to share tonight that after many years of diligent work ... we're at a total of 17,644,000," Stockey said in his presentation. He described major elements: demolition of an existing pro shop and snack bar, construction of a two‑story, 13,110‑square‑foot building with modernized pro shop, a performance center, new locker rooms and an upstairs lounge, an elevator for ADA access, expanded dining spaces and improved fitness areas.
Several residents asked about deed restrictions and whether the renovation would expand exclusive member use of what they described as a public asset. Blake Gilman advised the council to consider 1940 deed provisions and to protect resident access if the renovation increases private footprint. Stockey replied that club members are funding the work and that city residents already have dining access and can golf after 2 p.m.; he also said the club contributes materially to the city’s revenue through a concession agreement that returns a percentage of gross proceeds.
Stockey said the selected general contractor is Howard CDM and the club’s project manager is Lincoln Property Company. He noted significant added ADA improvements that were not in the original scope and explained that Parklands had approved limited tree removal only if ADA needs require it; the plan currently intends to retain most magnolia trees.
The council did not act on the item and heard public comment and council liaison remarks acknowledging both community concern and broad volunteer support for the project.
Next steps: Stockey said the club is close to obtaining building, grading and drainage permits and expects construction activity to begin soon; council members asked staff and the club to continue outreach and coordination with Parklands and the city’s building and safety office.
