If the century-old heritage oaks at The Haggin Oaks Golf Complex could talk, they’d tell remarkable tales of players who have become household names in the golf world and once teed it up at this Alister MacKenzie masterpiece- names like Sam Snead, Jimmy Demaret, Toney Penna, Walter Hagen, Al Geiberger, and George Archer. Haggin Oaks is the track where the legendary Ben Hogan won his first professional check–$350.00 for third place in check–$350.00 for for third place in the 1938 Sacramento Open. Gene Sarazen, The Squire himself played here in the 1935 Sacramento Open, finishing eighth and taking home $72.00 for his efforts. Since its inception in 1932, Haggin Oaks has played host to dozens of PGA professionals. Players like Bill Glasson, Natalie Gulbis, Annika Sorenstram, Jim Dent, Johnny Miller and Bob Murphy have contributed to the storied history here. Ken Venturi won the 1950 California State Fair Championship here before going on to win 14 times on the PGA tour and moving on to the broadcast booth. Even the great Byron Nelson participated in the Sacramento Open at Haggin Oaks. 2008 is 75 years of storied history that continues to unfold and build with each passing year.
But the fantastic history of Haggin Oaks is made even better by the non-professional celebrities who have taken part in one or more of the myriad charity events and clinics hosted at the Haggin Oaks complex where the focus is as much on community and player development as it is on championship golf. Over the years, stars like Bing Crosby, Babe Ruth and Bob Hope have contributed to the celebrity while teachers like Hank Haney and Butch Harmon have helped thousands of students learn the game of golf.
Today, the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex boasts two championship golf courses, a world-class teaching facility with over 15 golf professionals, more than 10 different junior, senior, group and private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes over 100 stalls five practice greens and two bunkers. The driving range at Haggin Oaks is so popular that it stays open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
In keeping with the traditions of growing the game and providing the best learning environment for players of all levels, Haggin Oaks offers a more flexible, beginner-friendly golf course in the Arcade Creek layout. Here players can choose to play nine or 18 holes and are treated to a golf experience that provides fewer hazards and less difficulty than the championship, Alister MacKenzie course.
In addition to the inviting nature of the Arcade Creek layout, the complex provides a three hole academy site for use with the First Tee Program, the Special Olympics and other special programs designed specifically for golfers with disabilities.
The clubhouse and facilities at Haggin Oaks also include the largest and best-stocked pro shop in the United States. The pro shop has won numerous awards including the coveted Golf World Top Public Golf Shop Award. The pro shop offers hundreds of brands and the newest and best club-fitting available through the almost-a-year-old Players Performance Studio.
MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille makes for a great place to host your outing or event. With over 15 beers on tap and 10 flat screen TV’s, Mackenzie’s is a sure hit with all the sports fans. You can come in for traditional sports pub fare and enjoy the view of the course after your round.
Also available for weddings and corporate outings, The Haggin Oaks Pavilion, and beautifully constructed Gazebo, set against the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course, has occupancy 250 people for inside seating and 144 for outside seating among the beautiful oak trees.
The history, the dedication to the game, the incredible wealth of knowledge that make up the framework at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex all combine to ensure that golfers will walk in the steps of champions–former and future! The special focus and ingenuity displayed by the staff and management team at Haggin Oaks guarantees that anyone who wants to learn the game, gain from its past and grow with its future, will get that chance.
Over the last 75 years, hundreds of people and events have shaped the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, making it one of the premier public municipal golf courses in the nation. Nearly 7 million rounds of golf have been played on its fairways. Below is a listing of some of the more famous influencers that have made Haggin Oaks Golf Complex part of the fabric of Sacramento and Northern California.
Arcade Park Golf Course- The third city golf course built in Sacramento after Oak Park and J Street courses were rezoned- operational from 1916 to 1933.
Archer, George- Won the California State Fair Golf Championship and went on to win 31 times on the PGA and Senior PGA Tour- came home to the grand opening of MacKenzie’s Sports Bar & Grille.
Arinno, Phil- Four-time California State Fair Golf Champion- won 14 high-profile local championships. One of Sacramento’s most outstanding records as an amateur golfer.
Arinno, Ray- Brother of Phil, was also a phenomenal amateur golfer, winning the California State Fair Golf Championship three times at Haggin Oaks and played on the Senior PGA Tour.
Asmundson, Mike- Architect of the 2001 redesign of the Alister MacKenzie GC at Haggin Oaks, reshaped the original MacKenzie drawings wherever possible.
Baer, Max- World Heavyweight Boxing Champion- was a good friend of Tom LoPresti and played in many exhibitions at Haggin Oaks- a frequent visitor to the golf course.
Bell, Brad- Local PGA Tour player and course designer, played in several amateur events at Haggin Oaks- won the Ben Hogan South Texas Open- born and raised in Sacramento.
Bibby, Mike- Longtime Sacramento Kings All-Star point guard, did a golf clinic at the 2007 Play Golf America Day with Director of Player Performance Tom Morton.
Bowie, Heather- LPGA Tour player and Solheim Cup member held a clinic on the Haggin Oaks Driving Range in September 2003.
California Eagles- One of the nation’s firt Special Olympics golf programs- designed and implemented at Haggin Oaks- a frequent Special Olympics award-winner.
California State Fair Golf Championship- Sacramento’s most illustrious and long-running amateur golf championship- Winners include Venturi, Archer, Geiberger, Lotz and Sutherland.
Callison, Verne- Local amateur playing legend- won two national USGA Championships, seven California State Fair Golf Championships and over 30 local club championships.
Canfield, Carrol- The tournament chairperson for the 1992 USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Golf Championship, highly regarded as the most successful USGA and NCGA committee person ever.
Case, Lainie- Winner of the 2002 George Bush Shell Oil Volunteer of the Year for her work with the California Eagles and Special Olympics programs at Haggin Oaks and Land Park Golf Courses.
Cerrudo, Ron- Finished runner-up in the California State Fair Golf Championship in 1960 & 1961- once losing one to a double-eagle in a playoff- before winning 3 PGA Tour events as a professional.
Charles, Bob- One of golf’s most famous lefties, Bob held a clinic at Haggin Oaks in the mid 90’s sponsored by Callaway Golf.
Cox, Wiffy- In the 1936 Sacramento Open, Cox would claim the title after an 18-hole playoff with “Wild Bill” Melhorn.
Crosby, Bing- The legendary entertainer was a good friend of Haggin Oaks head pro Tom LoPresti and played in the 1942 Red Cross Charity Exhibition Match at Haggin Oaks with Bob Hope, Babe Ruth and the California Governor.
Crosby, Nathaniel- A frequent demo day and clinic visitor to Haggin Oaks. As a high level amateur golfer, he became the youngest winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1981, aged 19. This record stood until it was later broken by Tiger Woods in 1994. He won the Porter Cup in 1982 and was also low amateur at the 1982 U.S. Open Golf Championship, finishing 59th.
Delasin, Dorothy- Originally from the Phillipines, this San Francisco resident played junior golf at Haggin Oaks tournaments & went on to win four LPGA Tour Events including the 2003 Samsung World Championship. Came back to give a clinic at Haggin Oaks in September of 2003.
Demaret, Jimmy- Another longtime fixture on the PGA Tour, Demaret played in the 1935 and 1936 Sacramento Opens- his best finish would be 3rd Place in the inaugural event.
Dent, Jim- The long-hitting Senior PGA Tour star held a golf exhibition in the late 1990’s- sponsored by Callaway Golf.
Denver, James- Namesake of the city of Denver, Colorado. Denver shot and killed congressman and newspaperman Edward Gilbert near the train tracks off the back nine of the MacKenzie Golf Course in 1952.
Doane, Edward- Member of the California Eagles Special Olympics Program at Haggin Oaks- won a national golf medal for golf in the 1999 World Games.
Dudley, Ed- Dudley would win his only appearance in the 1937 Sacramento Open at Haggin Oaks firing a blistering 15 under par to win by 10 strokes. A 15-time winner on the PGA Tour- he was head pro at Augusta National from 1932 to 1957 and President of the PGA of America from 1942 to 1948.
Ford, Doug- A PGA Tour star in the 1950’s and 1960’s with 19 PGA Tour wins under his belt, Ford won the 1954 Sacramento Open Invitational at Haggin Oaks and would be PGA Player of the Year in 1955.
Freer, Frank- A longtime Sacramento golf activist, Freer was the tournament director for the California State Fair Golf Championship for nearly fifty years.
Fruer, Cindy- Member of the California Eagles Special Olympics Program at Haggin Oaks, won a national medal in the 1999 World Games.
Fruhwirth, Amy- Won the 1992 USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Golf Championship at Haggin Oaks before winning twice on the LPGA Tour in the 1990’s.
Geiberger, Al- Sacramentan won the 1955 California State Fair Golf Championship and another 21 PGA And Senior PGA Tour victories including the 1966 PGA Championship
Ghilarducci, Judy- Golf professional at Haggin Oaks for over 20 years, Ghilarducci won both the Sacramento County and Sacramento City Women’s Golf Championships.
Glasson, Bill- Glasson has enjoyed eight victories as a professional golfer: seven official PGA Tour events and one non-official event- won the Sacramento County Men’s Putting Championship in 1979 and 1980 and the Sacramento City Putting Championship at Haggin Oaks in 1980.
Gulbis, Natalie- Born in Sacramento, California, and played in her first LPGA tour event as an amateur at the age of 14. She attended Granite Bay High School and graduated when she was 16- playing in several junior golf tournaments at Haggin Oaks. She turned professional at age 18 after playing for one season on the women’s golf team at the University of Arizona. She played on the winning United States Solheim Cup team several times. Her first professional win came in 2007 at the Evian Masters where she defeated Jeong Jang in a playoff.
Hagen, Walter- “The Haig” would make two appearances in the Sacramento Open at Haggin Oaks, finishing 2nd in 1935 and 7th in 1936. Won 11 major championships and 45 times on the PGA Tour.
Haggin, James Ben Ali- Original owner of land where golf course sits, renown thoroughbred racing horse tycoon, left his indelible mark on Sacramento landscape of golf as a result.
Hamilton, Robert- Phenomenal amateur golfer- won the California State Fair Golf Championship in 2000 and 2001 and finished second in the U.S. Amateur.
Hamilton (Fidler), Megan- As a high school senior at Elk Grove High, this future Haggin Oaks Teaching Professional would make it all the way to the semifinals of the 1992 USGA Women’s Pub Links Championship at Haggin Oaks.
Haney, Hank- One of America’s top ranked teachers held an exhibition at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in the spring of 1999.
Hanson, Tracy- The defending champion entering the 1992 USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Golf Championship, she was medalist after the stroke play qualifier. She would have a very successful LPGA Tour career.
Harmon, Butch- Held a clinic in 2001 at Haggin Oaks for over 300 NCPGA Teaching Golf Professionals. Harmon is best known for having been Tiger Woods’ golf coach early in the great champion’s career, though they have since gone their separate ways. In April of 2007, it was announced that Harmon would start working with Phil Mickelson. He has also worked with other major champions such as Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Fred Couples and Justin Leonard, and with younger stars such as Adam Scott and Natalie Gulbis. In 2003 he was ranked the top golf teacher in the United States in a poll of his peers organized by Golf Digest magazine.
Hogan, Ben- He would finish 3rd in the 1938 Sacramento Open at Haggin Oaks, winning his very first professional check of $350! Hogan is notable for his profound influence on the golf swing theory and his legendary ball-striking ability, for which he remains renowned among players and aficionados.
Holy, Steve- An American country music artist. He is best known for his single "Good Morning Beautiful" which was featured in the 2001 film Angel Eyes. Between 1999 and the present, Holy has released two studio albums (2000’s Blue Moon and 2006’s Brand New Girlfriend), both issued on Curb Records. He has also charted twelve singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including two Number Ones. Held a free concert at the Haggin Oaks driving range in 1999.
Hope, Bob- The legendary entertainer was a good friend of Haggin Oaks head professional Tom LoPresti and played in the 1942 Red Cross Charity Exhibition Match at Haggin Oaks.
Hurst, Pat- She has five career LPGA titles, including one major, 1998 Nabisco Dinah Shore. Her best money list finish was 6th in 2000. She has represented the United States in the Solheim Cup five times, in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2007. She has done two different clinics at Haggin Oaks in 2003 and 2004 for hundreds of fans on the range.
Jose, Jamille- As a 15-year-old, this Sacramento junior who grew up playing at Haggin Oaks won the 1988 USGA National Girls Junior Golf Championship.
Koch, Carin- This two-time LPGA Tour winner and four-time Solheim Cup member gave a clinic at the Haggin Oaks driving range sponsored by Ping Golf both in the fall of 2003 and fall of 2004.
Littler, Gene- With 47 wins worldwide this World Golf Hall Of Fame member played in the 1954 Sacramento Open Invitational at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex- finishing in the Top 10.
LoPresti, Tom- The original head golf professional of Haggin Oaks, worked at course from 1931 until his death in 1996- won the illustrious PGA Golf Professional of the Year award in 1962.
Lotz, Dick- Won the 1961 and 1962 California State Fair Golf Championships at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Lotz played on the PGA Tour from 1964-1978, and won three events. His career year was 1970 when he won twice, finished 7th on the money list, and received Golf Digest’s Most Improved Golfer award.
Louden, Stephanie- Louden’s impressive amateur career took off after she won the 1997 Women’s Western Amateur Championship. From 1998-99, she was a quarterfinalist at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. In 1998, she was a finalist at the Women’s Trans-National. She won three collegiate tournaments and was a four-time All-American at Stanford. In 2000, she was a member of the U.S. Curtis Cup and a member of the World Amateur Teams. She hosted a clinic on the Haggin Oaks driving range in September of 2003.
Lunke, Hilary- Lunke defeated Kelly Robbins and Angela Stanford in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Women’s Open for her first, and so far only, LPGA win. Lunke was also the first play to win the U.S. Open after advancing through local and sectional qualifying. She hosted a clinic on the Haggin Oaks driving range just a few short months after winning her U.S. Open title in 2003.
Lunn, Bob- Won the 1963 USGA Amateur Public Links Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. He would go on to win six times on the PGA Tour, play some limited events on the Senior PGA Tour and become a teaching golf professional in Northern California.
MacKenzie, Alister- Architect of the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks and one of the leading course designers of the world. Other courses on his resume include Cypress Point Golf Club, Pasatiempo Golf Club and Augusta National- home of the Masters.
McCarron, Scott- Born in Sacramento, this PGA Tour star has won three times on the PGA Tour as well as the Franklin-Templeton Shootout twice with Brad Faxon. He played many amateur events at Haggin Oaks Golf Course.
McDonagh, Michael “Mac”- Architect of the Arcade Creek Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, helped MacKenzie build the original 18 holes in 1932 and then stayed on as golf course superintendent for over thirty years.
McShane, Dick- Golf Professional at Haggin Oaks for nearly 30 years and one of the founding members of the California Eagles Special Olympics golf program- the nation’s first Special Olympics golf club.
McSpaden, Harold “Jug”- The 17-time PGA Tour winner held off Walter Hagen in the 1935 Sacramento Open at Haggin Oaks for the championship crown. He was the first professional golfer to break 60- shooting 59 on a par 71 course in 1939.
Miller, Alice- Between 1983 and 1991 she won eight titles on the tour, including the 1985 Nabisco Dinah Shore, which was then one of the LPGA majors. She also had her highest finish on the money list that year, when she placed third. She retired from the LPGA Tour after the 1998 season. She won the Sacramento Women’s Tournament of Champions at Haggin Oaks before winning her eight LPGA Tour titles.
Miller, Johnny- The 30-time PGA Tour winner and 2-time Major Championship winner played an 18-hole exhibition and SAY Golf fundraiser at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in 1995- a gallery of over 1000 golf fans cheered on this golf superstar.
Morton, Sr., Ken- The longtime head golf professional celebrates his 50th year at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in 2008- he is the most awarded PGA Golf Professional with five national PGA Awards including the illustrious PGA Professional of the Year Award in 1998.
Morton, Tom- Son of Ken Sr. and honored collegiate player at UC Santa Barbara, Tom is the Director of Player Performance at Haggin Oaks and has won two NCPGA Awards as well as being named twice as a Top 50 Instructor in the United States by US Kids.
Murphy, Bob- This sixteen-time winner on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours held an open clinic sponsored by Callaway Golf here at Haggin Oaks in 1999.
Nelson, Byron- He is mostly remembered today for having won 11 consecutive tournaments and 18 total tournaments in 1945. He became the second recipient of the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997, and has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Nelson received the Congressional Gold Medal shortly after his death in 2006. He played in the 1937 and 1938 Sacramento Opens with 6th and 8th place finishes, respectively.
Ogden, Jr., Bill- Won seven local championships including the 1942 California State Fair Golf Championship before having a successful club pro and PGA Tour career.
Olson, Governor Culbert- Was the 29th Governor for the State of California from 1939 to 1943. He joined Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Babe Ruth in 1942 for a charity exhibition benefiting the Red Cross.
Owens, Charlie- During his seven years on the Tour, he won the 1971 Kemper Asheville Open, a "satellite" PGA Tour event. Owens played with a limp and played all golf shots cross-handed. Owens also is credited with inventing and popularizing a "belly putter” which he used to overcome the yips. He held an exhibition at Haggin Oaks for an enthusiastic Sacramento crowd in the late 80’s
Pendleton, Bus- Longtime head golf professional at William Land Golf Course and Bing Maloney Golf Course- the golf professional experience between Bus and Haggin pro Tom LoPresti totaled over 100 years.
Penna, Toney- was a championship golfer and designer of ground-breaking golf clubs and gear. He won or placed highly in numerous prestigious golf tournaments in the US during his lifetime. Penna was known for his personality and individualism as much as for his golfing prowess. He was a forthright critic of all of his high-ranking golf contemporaries, and even published a table enumerating the strengths and weaknesses of each in his entertaining autobiography. He could display a ready temper but also had an irresistible wit that his associates found charming. Toney Penna was friends with many of the political, corporate and Hollywood elite, including Dean Martin and Bing Crosby. He finished second in the 1941 Sacramento Pro Invitational behind Sam Snead.
Pieroni (Dixon), Angela- The future Haggin Oaks teaching professional would make it all the way to the semifinals of the 1992 USGA Women’s Public Links Golf Championship at Haggin Oaks. A graduate of the Haggin Oaks Little Linker and Haggin Oaks Junior Golf Club Program.
Red Cross Exhibition- In 1942, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Babe Ruth and California Governor Culbert Olson played in a charity exhibition at Haggin Oaks benefiting the Red Cross. Over 2000 people came out to watch the match.
Reece, Gabrielle- An American professional volleyball player, sports presenter and former fashion model. In May of 2003, in conjunction with Nike Golf and Golf For Women magazine, Haggin Oaks hosted Gabrielle and Golf For Women editor Stina Sternberg for a Q & A and clinic on the Haggin Oaks driving range.
Renfree, Reg- Longtime Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Sacramento. Under his watch many important course improvements were made at Haggin Oaks including the Arcade Creek GC and the construction of the Bing Maloney Golf Course.
Revolta, Johnny- An 18-time PGA Tour winner and 2-time Ryder Cup Member, Revolta won the 1938 Sacramento Open and won $750 for his victory. He was the 1935 PGA Championship winner- his only major.
Ruth, Babe- Not only did the “Sultan of Swat” hit 714 home runs, he also played in the 1942 Red Cross Charity Exhibition with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Culbert Olson at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.
Sacramento Open- For 4 years, 1935 to 1938, the PGA Tour would call Haggin Oaks home. Nearly every major player of the era would include this crucial Tour stop on their schedule.
Sacramento Open Invitational- Held in 1954, the PGA Tour returned to Haggin Oaks for the first time since 1941. Doug Ford fired 67 to win the $500 first place check. Other competitors included Bob Toski and Gene Littler.
Sacramento Pro Invitational- Held in 1941, the PGA Tour returned to Haggin Oaks after a 3-year hiatus. Sam Snead would take home the first place trophy and bag $200 for his big victory.
Salvator (1886-1909)- JB Haggin’s most famous racehorse, raised right here on the golf course property. Hall of fame horse and the one-mile record holder for over 30 years.
Sarazen, Gene- Is one of only five golfers (along with Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tiger Woods) to win all the major championships in his career, the Career Grand Slam: U.S. Open in 1922, 1932, PGA Championship in 1922, 1923, 1933, British Open in 1932, and The Masters in 1935. “The Squire” would make his only appearance at Haggin Oaks in the 1935 Sacramento Open, finishing 8th and taking home $72.
Schneider, Noni- Won the Sacramento County Women’s Championship in 1970 and the Sacramento City Women’s Championship at Haggin Oaks before joining the LPGA Tour. She would return to Haggin Oaks as a teaching professional after her Tour career.
Sheehan, Patty- Multiple LPGA Tour winner gave an exhibition sponsored by Callaway Golf for Sacramento golf clubs and area golfers in the mid 1990’s.
Smith, Bob E.- Born in Carmichael, the Sacramento State grad played the PGA Tour from 1968 to 1981 and the Senior PGA Tour from 1993 to 1999. His best finishes would be two runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour.
Smith, Horton- The thirty-four time PGA Tour winner and former President of the PGA of America finished fourth three straight years in the Sacramento Open from 1936 to 1938.
Snead, Sam- He won a record 82 PGA Tour events and about 70 others worldwide. He won seven majors: three Masters, three PGA Championships and one British Open. He played in two Sacramento Opens in 1937 and 1938 and then won the 1941 Sacramento Pro Invitational at Haggin Oaks by one stroke over fellow PGA star Toney Penna.
Solheim, John- The CEO of Ping and son of founder Karsten Solheim has come out for numerous events and Ping Days at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex from 1997 to present.
Sorenstam, Annika- A professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful female golfers in history. She has won over 70 official LPGA tournaments including ten majors, 18 other tournaments internationally, and she tops the LPGA’s career money list with earnings of over $21 million — over $7 million ahead of her nearest rival. The winner of a record eight Player of the Year awards, and six Vare Trophies given to the LPGA player with the lowest seasonal scoring average, she is the only female golfer to have shot a 59 in competition. She held an exhibition for over 500 people on the Haggin Oaks Driving Range in April of 1996.
Stewart, Earl- Stewart had three wins in PGA Tour events during his career. His first win came in 1953 at the Greater Greensboro Open. He would win the Ardmore Open later that year. His best finish in a major was T-15 at The Masters in 1953. Like many professional golfers of his generation, Stewart earned his living primarily as a club pro. His third and final win on the PGA Tour, the 1961 Dallas Open Invitational, came on his own course at the Oak Cliff Country Club. He won the 1945 California State Fair Golf Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. He would also go on to be Payne Stewart’s swing coach.
Stanford, Angela- Stanford has played in two Solheim Cups, in 2003 and 2007. Her maiden tour victory was at the 2003 ShopRite Classic. A week later Stanford was in a 3-woman, 18-hole playoff for the U.S. Women’s Open, losing to Hilary Lunke. Stanford hosted a golf clinic sponsored by Ping Golf on the Haggin Oaks driving range in the fall of 2003 and 2004.
Strand, Walter- “Mr. Golf” of Sacramento to all those that knew him, he spent nearly a century volunteering time and money to create a better game for everyone. He was the starter for the 1942 Red Cross Charity Exhibition featuring Hope, Ruth and Crosby and was active in junior golf all the way into the 1990’s.
Sutherland, Kevin- A California State Fair Golf Championship winner at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, this Sacramento native won two non-sanctioned professional events in the 1990’s and highlighted his career with his first PGA Tour victory in 2002- the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship at La Costa.
Sutherland, David- Like his brother, David grew up playing at Haggin Oaks. He won the Western Amateur Championship and played the PGA Tour for nearly ten years. Won the 2001 Buy.Com Utah Classic (now a Nationwide Tour Event.)
Toronto, Frank- Sacramentan with an illustrious amateur career including two California State Fair Golf Championships and seven Sacramento Golf Club Championships.
Toski, Bob- He joined the PGA Tour in 1949 and was the leading money winner in 1954, winning four times including $50,000 at World Championship of Golf. Later he found renewed fame as a leading golf coach, helping pros such as Tom Kite, Bruce Crampton and Judy Rankin. He also wrote several books and made some of the earliest golf instruction videos. In the early 1980s he was a regular on NBC Sports golf telecasts. He was the first living instructor inducted into the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame. Toski played in the 1954 Sacramento Open Invitational and would do several clinics at Haggin Oaks in the 1980’s.
USGA Men’s Amateur Public Links Championship- Haggin Oaks hosted this prestigious national amateur event in 1963- it was won by future PGA Tour star and future Haggin Oaks professional Bob Lunn.
USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship- Haggin Oaks hosted this prestigious national amateur event in 1992. Future LPGA Tour winner Amy Fruhwirth would win the championship.
Venturi, Ken- Won the 1950 California State Fair Golf Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex before going on to win 14 times on the PGA Tour including the legendary U.S. Open victory at sweltering Congressional Country Club before retiring to the broadcast booth.
Walker, Clay- Walker has released a total of ten albums, including a Greatest Hits package and an album of Christmas music. His first four studio albums all achieved RIAA platinum certification in the United States, while his Greatest Hits collection and fifth studio album were certified gold. In addition, he has charted more than twenty-five singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including six Number One singles. He appeared in a concert in conjunction with KNCI 105.1 New Country on the Haggin Oaks Golf Academy in 2003.
Walters, Dennis- Paralyzed in a golf cart accident, Dennis created a legendary trick-shot show featuring his faithful companion Benji. Appeared in 1995 and 2002.
Ward, Wendy- She had a successful NCAA career and was a three time first team All-American. In 1994, she won the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship and represented the United States in the Curtis Cup. Ward qualified for the LPGA Tour at her first attempt and was a rookie in 1996. She has won four LPGA Tour golf tournaments. She put on a free clinic on the Haggin Oaks Driving Range in September of 2003.
Weiskopf, Tom- 1973 British Open Champion and twenty-six time Tour winner conducted an exhibition sponsored by MacGregor Golf in April 2002.
Woods, Mike- As only the third head golf professional in the history of Haggin Oaks, Woods has received two NCPGA Golf Professional awards- winning the 2007 NCPGA Merchandiser of the Year Award.
Zuback, Jason- There are several well-known names in long drive. Jason Zuback is perhaps the most famed, being one of two people to win multiple World Long Drive Championships, with four consecutive wins from 1996-1999 and a win in 2006. He held an exhibition at the Haggin Oaks Driving Range in May of 1999. One of his drives was measured at over 400 yards.
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