Seascape is happy to announce that Isaac Weintraub has officially joined the Seascape Team. Isaac joins Seascape in the role of Director of Instruction. This new role at Seascape is a key part of an effort to expand our instructional programs. It is our belief that having a good learning environment at the course will bring new players to the game and improve the experience of current golfers.

Isaac was born and raised in Santa Cruz where he had a stand-out junior golf career while playing local golf courses and tournaments. Isaac was a 2-time All American

as a member of the golf team at San Jose State University from 2000-2004.

After Isaac’s amateur career he went on the play professional golf on the PGA Tour of Canada, The European Challenge Tour and PGA Tour. Isaac still continues to compete in local tournaments as well as qualifying for the U.S. Open and The Open each year.

Starting in 2013, Isaac began his career in coaching by opening a golf school in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada called the Nanaimo Core Golf Academy. By 2020, he was operating three golf schools in different locations in British Columbia and also spent parts of four winters from 2015-2019 coaching alongside Fred Shoemaker in Indio, California at his Top 25 Golf School in America, Extraordinary Golf.

Isaac has worked at many of the top golf courses in the world, including Augusta National Golf Club- home of The Masters Tournament and also has worked with many top golfers as well. Isaac enjoys coaching players of all levels who are committed to the game. He has teamed up with a local non-

profit organization to create a junior golf program in Watsonville for the last two years and also has coached players at the collegiate level, PGA Tour of Canada, The APGA Tour and the LPGA Tour.

Isaac believes that golf should be accessible and inclusive to everyone and takes great pride in being a leader and mentor in his local community.

In his free time, Isaac still plays a lot of golf, surfs, practices yoga and enjoys time with family and friends.

Seascape is happy to host several 2-Day Golf School’s with Isaac Weintraub. Isaac played professional golf for 8 years on the PGA Tour of Canada, European Challenge Tour and the PGA Tour before starting his career as a coach. This a great opportunity to take your game to the next level.

The County of Santa Cruz has modified it’s shelter order to allow foursomes and cart rentals. Although the game of golf is relatively unchanged, social distancing and some adjustments to our normal business are required for everyone’s safety We need to work together to follow the rules below to be safe and keep golf open for everyone’s enjoyment.

Any Golfer or Staff Member who feels sick or has any symptoms of Covid-19 must not come on golf course property. Frequent hand washing or use of hand sanitizer is encouraged.

1. CLUBHOUSE

• The Clubhouse is closed. Golfers will go around the side of the clubhouse to the cart staging area. The downstairs public restrooms will be open for customer use. We will prop the entrance doors in the open position and sanitize all touch surfaces at least once an hour. The member locker rooms will also remain closed until further notice.

2. GOLF OPERATIONS

•  A maximum of 4 players per group. Groups of 5 are not allowed at this time.
• Golfers will check in for the round at the cart staging area. A podium and canopy will designate the location. Members and guests must adhere to proper social distancing guidelines. Markings will be placed on the ground to guide guests on proper spacing. No cash transactions. All fees will be paid with a credit card or Member charge. No signatures required.
• Cart use is available but is limited to two carts per foursome. If all players in your group plan to ride, they will need to share a cart
• Carts will be sanitized in the staging area prior to each use. The key will be inside the cart.
• Players should not to arrive more than 30 minutes prior to their tee time. You will not be allowed to check-in prior to this.
• The driving range will be closed at this time. No players are allowed on the range premises until further notice, range mats have been removed.
• The putting greens will be open using pins with no holes. Use is allowed if proper distancing guidelines are followed and please do not touch the flagsticks.
• A small stock of tees and golf balls is available for sale. Other merchandise purchases will not be offered at golfer check-in.
• EZ Lyft ball retrievers will be attached to the pins. Players may use their putter to lift the ball from the hole. Players may not touch flagsticks.
• Ball Washers and drinking fountains are covered and out of service.
• Rakes are removed from bunkers. Golfers may place their ball in the bunker or drop outside of the bunker (player’s choice). When possible try to smooth the sand with your foot or a club.
• Course restrooms will be open for use, door propped in open position. They will be sanitized in the morning. Outside service team to sanitize on each pass through the course.
• Social distancing rule of 6 – 10 feet at all times. Self-policing is essential to our success.
• Golfers not adhering to protocols will be warned once. If a second violation occurs, the group may be asked to leave. Future golf privileges may be suspended for repeat violations. Failure to follow restrictions could lead to golf being closed by the County.

3. FOOD & BEVERAGE

• The Snack Bar is open for to go food and beverages.
• A limited menu of food items is available, packaged snacks, canned/bottled beverages and a full bar.
• Credit card or member charge only. No guest signatures required. A 15% tip will be added to all transactions unless directed otherwise
• Hand sanitizer station is available to golfers and staff
• Per California Law, no outside alcohol is allowed on premises.
• Snack Bar Hours are 8:00am – 6:00pm
• Beverage Cart service will be provided when possible. Please do not touch product or the cart. The staff member will deliver the items you order. Credit card or member charge only.
• Tables and chairs have been removed from the snack bar area and deck.
• Single serving condiment packages will be handed to customers. No self-service items.
• Proper social distancing is required. Please wait at the designated lines.
• The counter and iPads will be sanitized regularly throughout the day.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Together we can keep golf safe and open for everyone’s enjoyment

Due to the Santa Cruz County shelter in place order, the golf course will be closed until at least March 22nd. We are working with County Officials to determine whether we will be able to provide any service to our members and guests over the upcoming weeks. We will continue to post updates as they become available.