We have good news! On Tuesday, March 15th, San Jose’s City Council voted to proceed with negotiating a 3-course lease beginning 1-1-2023 for Rancho del Pueblo, Los Lagos, and San Jose Muni AND to require that the future operator, in turn, negotiate an expanded, long-term agreement with First Tee – Silicon Valley for our use of Rancho. We expect to know which operator the City selects by November.
FTSV has enjoyed a 21-year collaboration with the Department of Parks & Rec and CourseCo, Rancho’s operator since its opening. However, while FTSV has been seeking greater access for our programs, we have never been granted enough access to meet the high demand for our programs.
We are excited to partner with the new operator to help Rancho transform into a “Community Golf Center” to maximize its benefit to the surrounding community. As such, Rancho would become a more welcoming place for East San Jose residents, beginning golfers, and youth in keeping with FTSV’s policy to welcome all kids regardless of background or ability to pay.
FTSV is seeking increased access to reach at least 1,500 youth per year at Rancho. This access for the long-term will enable FTSV to invest in improvements to Rancho that will benefit our program and the course’s customers. For example, FTSV would like to convert the unused café into a classroom for FTSV that may also be reserved for outside groups.
Stay tuned to our Newsletter and web site Stories for further updates as the process unfolds.
Contact your San Jose City Council Member or the Mayor if you would like to share your FTSV experience at Rancho or your support for FTSV’s expanded access at Rancho.
Contact George Maxe at [email protected] or 408-288-2937 if you have any questions.
