“I’m excited to see this new project go into development. “With this new project, I see substantial improvements both for golfers and the community. One of the many residents speaking in support was Robert Porttillo, a now-retired city employee, 56-year resident of Montebello and golfer. This is a new day and something worth waiting for. “This is an opportunity to come out and experience something new.
“We heard from many residents… family members, 20-year-old, 30-year-olds, older folks who are ready to go from the 18-holes to the 9-holes,” Jimenez said. In addition, thanks to changes made about a year ago, the course now is near profitable, Pasillas said.Ĭouncilwoman Angie Jimenez said the council isn’t doing anything irresponsible.
“As golfers, we’re not for destroying a golf course in lieu of producing a Topgolf,” he said. Topgolf wins exclusive deal with El Segundo to redevelop golf course.The state of California is very concerned about Montebello’s financials.Longtime Montebello golf course director takes $400,000 buyout.A new era at the Montebello Golf Course begins Sunday.El Segundo gets Southern California’s first Topgolf in 2022.Pasillas said instead of ripping up the 18-hole course, the city could use the existing driving range for TopGolf’s area. “The (financial) number produced by nine-hole courses annually is not even half of what 18-hole courses produce. “Nine-hole golf courses are not desirable to play,” said board member Ronald Pasillas. The improvements would include the installation of new netting and poles, two high-definition digital screens oriented toward the driving range suites, the construction of a new surface parking area with 450 to 500 spaces, the construction of a new miniature golf operation and new outdoor seating, patio, and dining areas.īut members of the Montebello Golf Players Club say the plan would destroy the golf course by eliminating its 18-hole course and replacing it with a nine-hole version. The project would involve the construction of a new three-level indoor driving range building with approximately 102 hitting bays consisting of approximately 68,000 square feet of floor area. The proposed improvements would be located in the northern portion of the golf course within an 18-acre area. “With this complex, you can take a swing while playing interactive games and eating great food and pick up a quick round while practicing a short game on an expansive putting green.” “It’s an entertainment destination with 60 locations, with cities such as Las Vegas, Atlanta, Portland, Orlando, Boston and Pittsburgh,” Torres said. “Top golf isn’t just another pitch and put,” Councilman David Torres said. The city golf course now owes nearly $2 million to its general fund. The proposed driving range complex building would include, among other things, various eating and drinking establishments.Ĭouncil members said TopGolf would raise Montebello’s profile and turn what is now a money-loser into an operation that makes money.
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