Golf course closed; multiple problems cited

Fallbrook’s newest golf course, The Golf Club of California, a private members-only club that adjoins homes in the Sycamore Ranch development at the corner of Gird Road and SR76, has closed its doors.

Owner and general manager Kay McLaughlin sent an e-mail to members October 31 stating that would be the last day of golf play, as she had “no alternative but to close the club” because “significant issues have surfaced” threatening the club’s operation.

Rumors swirled about the closure; some former members speculated the club would declare bankruptcy and turn public. Others said the closure had t...