Renamed TPC Monterey at Pasadera now part of PGA Tour’s TPC Network

MONTEREY – The only Jack Nicklaus signature course on the Monterey Peninsula will see a name change and induction into a network of premier golf courses offering new experiences for its members while providing reciprocal privileges at other clubs.

Opening 25 years ago as Pasadera Golf and Country Club, and acquired by Concert Golf Partners in 2023 for $9.75 million, the Club at Pasadera – off Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 – will be renamed TPC Monterey at Pasadera, honoring its quarter-century anniversary.

The name change was jointly announced this week by the PGA Tour’s TPC (Tournament Players Club) Network and Concert Golf Partners, reflecting the golf club becoming one of 30 licensed properties in the TPC network of golf facilities.

“TPC Monterey at Pasadera is a uniquely special place,” said golf legend and course designer Jack Nicklaus in a press release. “I know the members will take great pride in knowing that their club is considered among the country’s premier facilities.”

TPC Monterey at Pasadera golf course and country club, formerly The Club at Pasadera, is the centerpiece of the 565-acre, 250-home Pasadera Community. (Concert Golf Partners)

TPC Monterey at Pasadera will remain as one of the 39 premier private clubs in the Concert Golf Partners portfolio and is Concert Golf’s second TPC-licensed property, joining TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, New Jersey, according to Concert Golf Partners the Orlando-based boutique club hospitality company that owns and operates upscale private golf and country clubs across the United States.

“The PGA Tour is thrilled to welcome this exceptional club into our licensed portfolio, as we bring our premier TPC brand to the stunning Monterey Peninsula,” said Vic Aliprando, senior vice president of TPC Network Operations, in the release. “We look forward to working closely with Concert Golf Partners to support their goals, enhance the member experience at TPC Monterey at Pasadera, and elevate the club to new heights.”

Becoming the second TPC licensed property in California, alongside TPC Harding Park (San Francisco), TPC Monterey at Pasadera members can now connect with the TPC Passport program. The TPC Passport program offers exclusive access to premier golf experiences across the TPC Network, with reciprocal privileges at participating clubs, such as TPC Sawgrass and TPC Scottsdale, says Concert Golf Partners.

“I have always had a strong attachment to the Monterey Peninsula, beginning with my affinity for Pebble Beach that started well over 60 years ago,” said Nicklaus in the release. “When we designed and then opened Pasadera 25 years ago – and within days of my last U.S. Open appearance at Pebble Beach – I was proud to have this course added to the wonderful golf in what is a storied area.”

TPC Monterey at Pasadera’s unique layout features tee boxes perched on opposing mountaintops, creating dramatic elevation changes throughout the course, according to Concert Golf Partners. Strategic bunkers and firm, fast greens challenge players of all skill levels to think carefully about each shot.

Beyond the golf course, the club offers an array of amenities designed for both recreation and relaxation. Members can enjoy access to a world-class tennis club, a fully equipped gym, a lap pool and a comprehensive wellness and training center offering personalized programs.

TPC Monterey at Pasadera offers sweeping vistas of the Pacific coastline and the rolling hills that surround the property. (Concert Golf Partners)

Set against the backdrop of the Monterey Peninsula and framed by the Santa Lucia Mountains, the club ranks among the area’s top wedding destinations, says Concert Golf Partners. Its dining room accommodates up to 150 guests and opens onto a covered patio, offering spectacular views of both the golf course and the Santa Lucia Mountains.

“As we launch a brand-new era as TPC Monterey at Pasadera, we’re proud to deliver a gateway for our Pasadera members to enjoy the TPC Network at 30 premier clubs across America,” said Aaron Straub, Concert Golf Partners senior vice president of operations, in the release. “This is part of Concert Golf’s commitment to elevating the membership experience at the club, as they gain special access to world-class golf destinations.”

TPC Monterey at Pasadera golf course and country club is the centerpiece of the 565-acre, 250-home Pasadera Community. It opened in 2000 at a cost of $42 million, and was bought 10 years later by HNA Group, a Chinese conglomerate, for about $7.5 million after the original owners, Pasadera Country Club, LLC., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It had been in discussions with the Trump Organization about a possible sale, although the deal fell through in December 2008 over loan conditions and the threat of lawsuits.

In late 2018, a group of local investors purchased Nicklaus Club Monterey for about $3.2 million and renamed it The Club at Pasadera. It was later acquired by Concert Golf Partners in 2023.