Mallard Cove News

 
               

We would like for everyone to bookmark this page on our website to check regularly for recent news about the golf course.

 

The City of Lake Charles should be recognized and commended on their efforts to support golf in their community. The Mayor, though not a golfer, is very keen to the role golf plays in the overall function of a local economy. Mayor Roach along with City Councilmen are very supportive of the needs associated with the golf course operation. And, not just basic needs, but those that will allow Mallard Cove to be a source of pride for the City of Lake Charles. Here is a quick look at the capital expenditures committed by the City of Lake Charles to the golf course since 2001:

2001 - $900,000 golf course renovation

2008 - $945,000 for new irrigation system

2009 - Approximately $500,000 towards a new Clubhouse facility with a total cost of $1.730,000

2010 - $300,000 for cart path renovations

2012 - $200,000 for continued cart path renovation

 

The City of Lake Charles has invested over $2.8 million in its golf course over the last 11 years. This has occurred at a time in the golf industry when many golf course operations are wondering how they are going to stay open. Lake Charles is a great little city or large metropolitan living area, however you want to look at it. With a great diversity of golf courses and other recreational activities, along with Casinos, salt and fresh water activities, festivals, and world-renowned cuisine, Mallard Cove Golf Course plays its role very well as a component of the overall steady local economy. We serve over 32,000 annual rounds of golf to our patrons and visitors.

 

The Clubhouse project was finally completed in July of 2009. We moved our operations to the new facility on July 15th, 2009. The new clubhouse takes in approximately 11,900 square feet with offices being located on the second level. The original structure was approximately 7500 square feet. The new clubhouse features a well defined front entrance to the facility on the main road side with a half-circle drive. The building includes a sports bar themed dining area, a centrally located Pro Shop featuring an upscale retail look, a men's locker room, a women's locker room, and a bag storage room all on the main level. Three business offices and a restroom are located on the second level. This clubhouse is second to none for municipal golf facilities! 

                 
                                         Club House.Front View
 
M C Dining Room               MC front door view from upstairs
  (Dining Area)                                                       (Front Door View From Upstairs)
 
 
MC hallway view from dining area                 MC Patio View  
   (Hallway View From Dining Area)                            (Patio View From Pro Shop)     
 

We are starting off 2012 with some positive and encouraging momentum.  Through a recent promotion, we have added 78 new Annual Pass Holders at Mallard Cove Golf Course.  We will be planning to see an increased participation level through all the annual activities that we plan. We also were able to secure a brand new fleet of golf carts! The condition of the golf course continues to improve!  So, we are excited to see more good things happening here in 2012!

 

As we move into 2012, we have initiated the public bid process to get started on Phase II, Mallard Cove Cart Path Renovation. We will begin to replace worn out paths on the back nine holes.  We are not sure if we can complete the entire golf course, but we will go as far as we can with the budget.  This will have an aesthetic appeal as well as reduce wear and tear on the golf carts. With City Championships, MGA and LGA events and the local fundraising stalwarts, 2012 will again be a very busy year for Mallard Cove. Even if you don't play golf, you will want to visit our new facility to experience the great ole juicy, flavorful hamburger that used to be a local favorite!

 

 
      Club House.side view       Club House view from putting green
           View from edge of putting green             View from putting green
 
   

Please check the MGA and LGA web pages on this website for the 2012 tournament schedule. You will also find contact information for the MGA and LGA board members. We will begin to update the "Schedule of Events" page as soon as we get a few more tournaments locked in for dates. This page on the website will include a comprehensive list of all activities that will be taking place all year long. So, please check back with us regularly to find out what is going on this year.