Gaucho Golf Club

UC Santa Barbara · Student-run · Everyone welcome!

A place on the course for every Gaucho!

Whether you grew up on the course or have never picked up a club, we know you will love a range day! We're a student-run community built around the game of golf, and we'd love to have you.

85+
active members
$125
dues per quarter
2024
founded
Join the club! See the schedule
Gaucho Golf Club members and friends gathered on the grass

“This organization’s purpose is to bring together UCSB students of all skill levels to enjoy golf, improve their game, and build community through affordable play, weekly range days, tournaments, and social events!”

— Gaucho Golf Club mission statement

Membership

What dues cover, and how the club runs day to day!

Quarterly duesCovers transportation to rounds, range time, and club events
$125
Annual duesOne payment for all three quarters — the better deal
$300
Club sizeAnd growing every quarter
85+
Getting to the courseShared rides organized ahead of every outing
Rideshare
Intramural sportsDues also fund member teams in basketball, soccer, and more
Funded

How to join

  1. Come to any open range day — no dues required to try it out!
  2. Choose to pay quarterly or for the entire year, then send dues via Venmo @GauchoGolfClub!
  3. Get added to the rideshare list and club group chat for outings!
  4. Show up! All skill levels play together.

This quarter!

WhenWhatWhere
Wednesdays Weekly range session — open to all members! Twin Lakes
Nov 8 First tournament of the quarter — Gaucho Golf Club vs. UCLA and Cal Poly! Soule Park
October IM (intramural) teams open for other sports, including soccer and basketball! Sign-ups TBD

Meet the staff!

Fourteen students running the club this year — ask any of them about their favorite golf memory!

Leadership

Kevin Duggan
Kevin Duggan
President
Favorite golf memory: watching his dad make a hole-in-one.
Ava Hobbs
Ava Hobbs
Interim Co-President
Favorite golf memory: showing up to the range in black tie after a formal — honorable mention to Just Dance after a random range day.
Collin Martinez
Collin Martinez
Interim Co-President
Favorite golf memory: playing Royal Hawaiian Golf Club.
Dylan Kovarcik
Dylan Kovarcik
Interim Co-President
Favorite club in the bag: the driver — loves ripping the big stick.

Finance

Monika Snell
Monika Snell
Treasurer
Favorite golf memory: a hole-in-one on the 7th at Coyote Creek during a school match.
Philip Rogers
Philip Rogers
Treasurer
Favorite club in the bag: the 9-iron.

Operations & events

Natalie Reilly
Natalie Reilly
Operations
Favorite club in the bag: the 6-iron.
Luke Chainey
Luke Chainey
Golf & Events Coordinator
Favorite club in the bag: the lob wedge.
Charlie Petrie
Charlie Petrie
Development
Favorite golf memory: playing Torrey Pines at sunset with friends.

Community & social

Gigi Miles
Gigi Miles
Social Chair
Favorite golf memory: range days with Rufus.
Lana Coomes
Lana Coomes
Social Media Chair
Favorite club in the bag: the 52° gap wedge.
Gabriella Martinucci
Gabriella Martinucci
Social Media Team
Favorite golf memory: weekend rounds with friends, then Just Dance after.
Jake Jones
Jake Jones
Social Media Team
Favorite golf memory: a hole-in-one golfing with his dad.
Laney Samowich
Laney Samowich
Social Media Team
Favorite golf memory: Just Dance and Domino's after a range day.

Ready to tee off with us?

No experience needed, no clubs required for your first outing! Come to a range session and see what the club is about — we can't wait to meet you!

Interested? DM us on Instagram Email the club