Haggin Oaks: Alister MacKenzie Course

Since its inception in 1932, Haggin Oaks has played host to dozens of PGA professionals. Players like Bill Glasson, 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.<br> <br>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 Babe Ruth and Bob Hope have contributed to the celebrity while teachers like Hank Haney and Ken Morton Senior have helped thousands of students learn the game of golf.<br><br>Today, the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex boasts two championship golf courses, a world-class teaching facility with over 15 PGA 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.