Due to popular demand, the owners at Las Sendas Golf Club plan to build a banquet and dining facility at the golf course.
The facility, approximately 12,000 square feet, will host weddings, conventions, family parties and much more.
“We are very excited about the new banquet facility,” Wayne McBean recently announced at a public golf course meeting.
“The building will be architecturally appealing, and constructed into the hillside of the 18th hole, to minimize any distractions to our neighboring homeowners,” Wayne stated.
Lloyd McBean, executive director of Las Sendas Golf Club, chimed in on the discussion. “The restaurants always will remain public,” Lloyd said to the crowd of about 28 people from the Las Sendas community.
The golf club already has undergone many capital projects, which were necessary to re-establish Las Sendas as a world-class facility. Lloyd explained that the 10-year plan at the course involves many improvements, including new cart paths, golf course restrooms, pro shop and locker rooms.
“Other improvements include a new halfway house, improved playability on the course, and the expanded restaurant and kitchen facilities, which now are expanding even more, with the proposed banquet and dining facilities,” said Lloyd.
To date, the ownership has spent more than $4 million on golf course improvements. With the anticipated approval of the banquet and dining facilities, the group will have invested almost $6 million to this property. They are beginning the second phase of improvements much sooner than expected.
“We have had tremendous success… more than we originally planned,” Lloyd told the interested residents. “We will cater to more than 45,000 golfers in 2012,” he further commented. “The restaurants also have had great success, with the majority of the clients coming from the Las Sendas community.”
“We only build on demand, and the demand is now,” Lloyd proudly stated.
According to Lloyd, the Viewpoint Patio has been the most successful of the three restaurants. The patio offers exquisite views and live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. The patio has undergone three major renovations to assist with homeowner concerns regarding the music and sound travel. “We are doing everything we can to appease our homeowners, and it seems as though our recent changes have made a positive difference to all concerned.”
Lloyd further explained how the golf club continues to turn away golf events, functions and/or conventions. He contends the Las Sendas Golf Club quickly is gaining notoriety all across the Valley. “We are a place where people want to come,” he emphasized.
The owners want to inform and work with the neighborhood. “We want the residents to be aware of what the facilities are, and why we are in need of them,” said Lloyd. “Las Sendas residents reside in a community offering world-class golf and all the amenities expected with such a place.”
Following Lloyd’s presentation, Food and Beverage Director Dennis Shaw spoke. He explained to those in attendance that the staff plans on selling space for weddings and other private functions.
“Currently, the space available at the club is limited,” Dennis further detailed. However, with 6,000 more square feet of banquet space, including a dance floor, the new accommodations can handle anywhere from 250 to 400 people.
“The Trailhead Members Club at Las Sendas always will be an option for events,” Dennis said, “but the new choices will only add more recognition to the community, allowing for businesses to succeed in Mesa.”
If approved through the public process, construction will start in May, and will finish in November.
Some members of the community had questions, such as, “Will the facility be open every day?” The answer was, “No.” Others wanted to know if the entertainment would be contained inside, and the answer was, “Yes.”
“The golf club is the largest corporation in Las Sendas,” Dennis said, “and with the organization’s marketing to local, state and international audiences, the community deserves the recognition.”
“The new facilities are going to bring the Las Sendas name closer to the top,” Dennis said with conviction to the residents. “We need to be No. 1.”
Janet Patrick, a Las Sendas resident, believes the project is positive. “I think it’s very exciting to have more recognition for our community,” she said. Janet just wants to be sure there is no extra noise or other nuisances.
Stan Wilson, a Las Sendas resident who lives on the golf course, agrees the facility sounds like a good idea. “I think it’s wonderful. I think they will keep the spirit, the flavor of what is the club, the ambience of the club,” he said.
“This will be an enhancement to our community,” added Dick Meyer, a resident and member of Las Sendas Golf Club.
Membership at the Las Sendas Golf Club is a deposit membership, which is fully refundable. The club offers several options to join, including interest free financing.
For more information on membership, call Kim Phillips at (480) 352-1279. To make reservations or schedule a tee time, call (480) 396-4000, or visit the Web site at www.lassendas.com.