In 1925, a firm out of San Francisco purchased a large parcel of land in Aptos for a big real estate play. As part of the development, Aptos Beach and Country Club was started with Willie Locke in charge of construction. Shortly after construction began on the course, the name was changed to Rio del Mar Golf & Country Club.
All articles are from the Santa Cruz Evening News.
April 9, 1925
April 15, 1925
May 30, 1925
March 20, 1926
The full 18 hole course was completed in 1928.
March 12, 1928
In 1929, MacKenzie and Hunter were reported as being linked to remodeling efforts at the course.
Dec. 24, 1929
Work did place on the course subsequent to the date of the article above. Although I can find no further mentions of MacKenzie and Hunter's involvement, it appears likely that the efforts taken were under their advice.
April 5, 1930
