Premier Golf in San Diego
Come play one of the most critically acclaimed championship courses in all of San Diego County. Offering 18 challenging holes with spectacular fairways and great greens, our David Rainville-designed course offers a memorable thrills amid a backdrop of beauty.
Services
Lessons & Fittings
Our Club had four PGA golf professionals available for golf lessons. We offer full state-of-the-art video lessons, individual and series lessons, clinics and playing lessons. Complimentary golf clinics are held every Saturday. There are also camps & clinics available for juniors. All of our golf professionals are experienced fitters with all manufacturers.
Learn to Crush It!
Our engaging Crush It! program introduces junior golfers to essential skills they’ll use for a lifetime — both on and off the course. We’ll go beyond golfing basics like stance and swing to help young golfers develop key character traits like confidence, respect and self-discipline. From age-appropriate instruction for our youngest golfers to competitive development for teens, Crush It! is shaping the next generation of golfers.
Golf Team
Rusty Van Dam
Head Golf Pro
Serving since 1988
About Rusty
Rusty came to work at Shadowridge in May of 1988, right out of the University of Denver. He studied Hotel/Restaurant Management in Denver after spending two years at Palomar Junior College. He was born and raised in Escondido, CA and now lives here in Shadowridge. His first position at Shadowridge was in the bag room before getting into the PGA Apprentice Program. As the Head Golf Professional, Rusty enjoys overseeing the day-to-day Golf Operation. Rusty loves to teach golf and see the player's eyes light up when they see improvement! He is married and has three children and a grandson. Rusty van Dam has 30 years’ experience at Shadowridge Golf Club.
Randy Hopton
Superintendent
Serving since 2018
About Randy
Randy was born in Atlanta, Georgia and spent his early years moving around the US as the son of a United States Marine. The late 70’s brought a move to Fallbrook where he graduated high school. His career path began soon after with studies at MiraCosta College. He received a two-year degree in Golf Course and Sports Turf Management. While attending MiraCosta, he began at Lake San Marcos Country Club, working his way up the ladder, where he became the Assistant Superintendent. In 2000 he earned the title of Head Superintendent where he remained until 2008. As he continued to grow he accepted a position at El Camino Country Club where he spent the next five years as Head Superintendent. In 2013 Randy was presented the opportunity to continue his career path as Head Superintendent at Vista Valley Country Club.During his twenty plus year career, Randy has had the opportunity to plan, oversee, and complete major golf course renovations. Randy's courses have hosted an NAIA National Champi...
Jay McKinney
Membership Director
Serving since 2010
About Jay
Jay was born and raised in Vista, California. He started at Shadowridge Golf Club in 2010 as a part-time Outside Service Employee. While working at Shadowridge, Jay graduated from California State University San Marcos with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology as well as earning his Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. Jay has worn a number of different hats throughout his tenure including Outside Services, working in the Golf Shop and even mowing a green or two here and there. Jay focuses on the team aspects every day and feels his successes are due to his relationship with the staff and members.Jay is recently married to his college sweetheart Kelsey. Both enjoy spending their free time with their puppy Bogey and catching 9 innings of Padres baseball on a daily basis. Jay and Kelsey feel Shadowridge is the perfect place to call home and hope to be able to raise a family in this community one day.