Exceptional North Bay Golf
Located in the center of the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Race Track, the course first opened in 1960 as the Fairgrounds Golf Center. It soon established a reputation as an ideal practice facility. With a multi-station driving range, ideal for both short and long irons, and a large putting and chipping green, along with its 9 hole executive course, the Golf Center became a popular venue for beginners, as well as players looking for a quick 9 holes or tuning up their game.
Industry Recognition
On April 1, 2006 the “all new” Fairgrounds Golf Course and Learning Center reopened, and is now known as the area’s premier practice facility. Because of our dedication to Junior Golf and growing the game, The National Golf Course Owner’s Association has awarded the course Beginner Friendly Certification!
We’re quite proud of the fact that we are 1 of only 3 courses certified as Beginner Friendly in the North Bay.
Our Professional Staff
Jimmy Stewart
As the General Manager/Head Golf Professional at The Fairgrounds Golf Course. Stewart literally grew up with the game of golf as his family built, owned and operated a golf course in New Jersey. His aunt is a former president of the USGA Ladies Golf Association. Stewart also attended the University of Houston on a four-year golf scholarship and played professionally on the Asian PGA Tour. Having also worked in the golf course architecture field for Ron Fream and Robert Trent Jones, Stewart has a special appreciation for what The Fairgrounds Golf Course has to offer the Sonoma County Community.
Frank L. Johnson
Frank, a native of Northern California, is a Passionate PGA Member Class "A" Golf Professional of 14 years with expertise in all aspects of public golf. He is an NCPGA Rules official and certified professional club fitter for Titlelist, Ping and Taylor Made golf equipment. Besides being a former player on the Australasian, South America, Hogan and Nike Tour, Johnson previously managed the Monarch Bay Golf Club, a 27-hole public facility. Johnson is also a graduate of Club Corporation of America’s Advanced Management Training Program where he helped manage 19 Club Professionals. Frank is married and has two wonderful children, Grace and Jack.
