For Immediate Release February 6, 2025 Contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer, jnance@cityofventura.ca.gov
Ventura Voices podcast tees up new golf projects
Ventura, Calif. - A new episode of the Ventura Voices podcast is now available, featuring an in-depth conversation with Deputy City Manager Brad “Brick” Conners on the latest updates to Ventura’s golf services. The episode explores ongoing recovery efforts, facility improvements, and plans to enhance the golfing experience at Buenaventura Golf Course and Olivas Links.
Closed since January 2023 due to severe flood damage, Buenaventura Golf Course has undergone extensive remediation efforts. In this episode, Conners details the progress made, the challenges faced, and the City’s commitment to rebuilding the course stronger than before. While the permanent course design is still in development, the City, in partnership with Kemper Sports Management, has identified a temporary solution that will allow golfers to return to Buenaventura in spring 2025.
“We have this one golden opportunity to do it right,” said Conners. “We’ve put a lot of effort in planning and testing...with experts so that we can deliver temporary golf with minimal costs that don’t impact our ability to receive reimbursement like FEMA funding.”
Meanwhile, with increased demand at Olivas Links due to Buenaventura’s closure, the City is making immediate upgrades to enhance the customer experience. This includes replacing outdated trailer buildings with modern facilities that provide improved amenities for golfers. Additionally, long-term plans are in motion to design a permanent facility that will better serve the golf community for years to come.
Listeners can tune in now to hear the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. Learn more and find all episodes of the Ventura Voices podcast at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/VenturaVoices.
