Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, is set to reopen the Gil Hanse-renovated North Course on June 1, following a comprehensive redesign by Hanse and Jim Wagner. The course will debut to resort guests and members after hosting the NCAA Championships and is scheduled to host the college championships again in 2025 and 2026.

By the Numbers
  • The North Course will offer six sets of tees playing from 4,500 to 7,500 yards.
  • The renovated par-5 18th hole now measures over 600 yards with water on both sides of the fairway.
State of Play
  • The North Course has been rebranded and extensively renovated by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner.
  • Significant changes to the layout include a new drivable par-4, relocation of the par-3 green, and stretching the par-5 hole.
  • The resort also revamped its practice facility with Toptracer technology and underwent a multi-year renovation.
Bottom Line

The Gil Hanse-renovated North Course at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa is set to reclaim its status as a top championship venue in Southern California, offering both beauty and strategic design for players of all levels while maintaining a focus on ecological sustainability.