The Golfer’s Journal is pleased to invite you to
Hacienda Golf Club
March 17, 2025 | La Habra Heights, CA
ENTER THE LOTTERY
Hidden in the Hills
Before designing Harding Park and both courses at The Olympic Club, William Watson spent the early 1920s artfully draping Hacienda Golf Club’s 18 holes across the canyons southeast of Los Angeles. Both the architect and the club remain below most golfers’ radars, but local elite amateurs can recall each of Hacienda’s sinuous doglegs and fiendishly pitched greens with ease. SoCal championships are won and lost here among holes that echo Riv and Bel Air, and with course record holders including Gene Sarazen (70, 1923) and Tiger Woods (62, 1994), the club remains a staple in the region’s golf landscape. This March, join the Broken Tee Society at one of the hidden Treasures of California golf.
Information
Event Details:
- Holes: 27
- When: March 17, 2025
- Where: 718 E Rd, La Habra Heights, CA 90631
- Field Size: 108
- Registration: Lottery
- Event Format:
- AM: Two-Person Net Better Ball + Individual Skins
- PM: Horse Race + Free Play
What’s Included:
- 27 holes of golf at Hacienda Golf Club
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Post-round awards ceremony
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing
- Gifts from TGJ
- Prizes and awards for horse race podium finishers
Schedule:
7:00 to 8:30 am: Check in
9:00 to 1:30 pm: Better ball / skins
1:30 to 2:30 pm: Lunch
2:30 to 5:00 pm: Horse Race + Free Play
5:00 to 5:30: Cocktail reception
5:30 to 7:00 pm: Dinner & awards
Pricing
$475 per player
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Registration Rules
- You must be a TGJ member to sign up for Hacienda Golf Club
- Members can place reservation requests from December 10 at 9 a.m. ET to December 18 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
FAQs
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots.
We will provide hotel suggestions following registration in the Players’ Room.
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a TGJ membership.
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
What is the cancellation policy?
In the event you have questions or need to cancel, please email Events@golfersjournal.com. Refunds will be given the full amount, less 10% processing fees prior to March 2nd, 2025.
There will be a finite number of spots available for TGJ members in a lottery style registration. Members can place reservation requests in the allotted time given. During the registration request process, members can simply follow the instructions on screen by selecting the number of guests in their party and entering their information.
Members must be logged in to their account on golfersjournal.com in order to place a request.
The field will be decided via random drawing and those selected will be notified via email or text.
Selected members will have 24 hours from being notified to complete their registration by paying. Failing to pay or notify us will result in loss of spot. All members not selected will automatically be added to the waitlist. Once someone fails to pay, or declines the selection, we will continue to select members at random until the field is filled. There is no order of the waitlist.
If I’m not selected initially, how I do I know where I stand on the waitlist?
There is no order as the waitlist will be randomly drawn following the initial drawing. You may be next!
Carts are available and included in the event cost. Walking is welcomed and push carts are available. Caddies are not available at Hacienda Golf Club.
What is a Horse Race event format?
Qualification for the Horse Race
The Top 10 Net scores will advance to the Horse Race. In the case of a tie for the 10th spot, a scorecard playoff will determine the final qualifying team(s).
Event Format
The Horse Race will be played in Gross, Alternate Shot format. No pops will be awarded during the playoff.
Tees & Play Structure
We will play from the same tees as the tournament 18, and partners will tee off from either the odd or even holes within their team. Be mindful: in this format, the last player to hole out will not carry over to the next alternate shot.
The Horse Race
The race begins on Hole #1, where the top 10 teams will face off in an elimination-style competition.
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Hole #1: Eliminate 3 teams. A Blind Chip-Off for any tying teams to advance.
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Hole #2: The top 7 teams move on, with 3 more eliminated. A Blind Chip-Off for any tying teams to advance.
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Hole #6 (Par 3): The final 4 groups battle it out, with the bottom 2 teams eliminated. A Blind Chip-Off for any tying teams to advance.
The Championship Hole
The Championship Playoff takes place on Hole #9, where the last two remaining teams will face off for 1st place.
Good luck to all participants—this will be a test of nerves, precision, and teamwork. Play smart, play steady, and may the best team rise to the top!
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee.
Please email membership@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
