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The newly renovated clubhouse at San Joaquin Country Club reopened in January following nearly two years of construction and upgrades. Photo by Dylan Gonzales<\/p>\n
After nearly two years of planning and construction, San Joaquin Country Club in northwest Fresno officially reopened its fully renovated 20,000-square foot clubhouse this January.<\/p>\n
The project, which was in discussions for about five years before the start of construction, was completed two months ahead of schedule. The country club, which opened in 1961, was originally planning for a March completion date but received final occupancy clearance from the City of Fresno in January, which allowed the clubhouse to open earlier than expected.<\/p>\n
General Manager Mike Best, who recently celebrated his one-year anniversary in his position, said the decision to renovate was pushed by a hope to elevate the member experience while also preserving the tradition of the club.<\/p>\n
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The renovated men\u2019s clubhouse lounge at San Joaquin Country Club features updated seating, modern lighting, a refreshed bar area and two TV\u2019s for members. Photo by Dylan Gonzales<\/p>\n
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\u201cThey\u2019ve been working and talking about this for about five years,\u201d Best said. \u201cIt\u2019s finally come to fruition, and the members have been really enthusiastic about getting back in and seeing the quality of what was done. It\u2019s elegant, but it still has a comfortable, homey feel.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the centerpieces of the remodel is the change of the former club room into an expanded space that now seats around 100 members comfortably and has a maximum capacity of 130. The redesign removed a central bar and adjusted seating to nearly double the usable dining area.<\/p>\n
The Member\u2019s Grill room serves as the main point of daily operations, as it hosts breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The main dining room, which has a capacity of 216, operates Wednesday through Saturday evenings and includes a separate fine-dining menu.<\/p>\n
Best said some of the offerings include prime beef, wagyu rib-eye, Chilean sea bass and surf-and-turf options.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes, the renovation included new HVAC systems, updated plumbing and a technology package. The kitchen underwent a complete overhaul, with new appliances designed for efficiency.<\/p>\n
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One of many redesigned bars inside the newly renovated clubhouse at San Joaquin Country Club features expanded seating, updated finishes and a modernized beverage station for members. Photo by Dylan Gonzales<\/p>\n
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Other improvements include updated locker rooms, expanded bar services at \u201cThe Turn\u201d between holes nine and 10 and upgraded meeting spaces. The club also invested in aesthetic upgrades that highlight its bluff-top location that overlooks the San Joaquin River and the Sierra Nevada mountain range.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday and Friday evenings, the grill room transitions to a 21-and-over setting after 5 p.m. During those times, families are directed to the seasonal pool house restaurant, which operates from mid-April through early fall and provides a more casual environment.<\/p>\n
The clubhouse renovation represents a major capital investment in the future of the private club, which promotes itself as offering \u201cthe country club of a lifetime.\u201d While the facility is not open to the public, Best said the improvements are intended to strengthen long-term member satisfaction.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything that we do here is based around member experience,\u201d Best said. \u201cFrom the moment they come onto the property, it\u2019s about the level of service we can provide.\u201d<\/p>\n
Work at the club is continuing. A remodel of the pro shop is scheduled to begin in March, including structural beam repairs, roofing work and exterior stucco improvements. During construction, golf operations will temporarily relocate to The Turn.<\/p>\n
For Best, the project\u2019s completion underscores what he values most about his role.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy favorite part is the membership and the team,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is something they\u2019ll enjoy for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
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