The University of the Pacific proudly opened the Walter Chang Golf and Learning Center in February of 2020 in partnership with The Reserve at Spanos Park. The state-of-the-art facility is 4,200 total square feet and features coaches offices, a conference room, locker room, alumni locker room, a kitchen and three hitting bays with top-of-the-line swing analysis technology.

Head coach John Cook is thrilled to launch the beginning of a new era of Pacific men’s golf.

“This first-class facility will not only enhance our current team’s ability to fine tune their game,” Cook said, “but also will help attract nationally-recognized athletes to become Tigers. We are ecstatic at the layout and technology within our new facilities and look forward to utilizing them as we continually push to be one of the top tier programs in the NCAA.”

The beginning of a new chapter for Pacific men’s golf was marked by the dedication of the Dr. Glen Albaugh Short Game Area in 2017 and now with the official opening of the Walter Chang Golf and Learning Center, we are truly positioned to provide a first-class, cutting-edge experience for our student-athletes,” Director of Athletics Janet Lucas said. “I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this project possible. The unique partnership with Barry Ruhl and The Reserve at Spanos Park when combined with the generosity of Walter Chang and many other donors have transformed the vision for this amazing facility into a reality.”

University of the Pacific Athletics is extremely thankful for the program’s long-time supporter, Walter Chang, who earned his bachelor’s degree from the Eberhardt School of Business in 1982. “This new facility will attract higher caliber players not only from Northern California, but throughout the country,” Chang said. “The short game area and high-tech video analysis will be one of the best in the Central Valley. The indoor driving range means that the team can practice all year long without any interruptions from inclement weather. This facility, combined with the educational excellence provided by the university, will benefit the present and future student-athletes greatly.”

The short game practice area includes three chipping greens and space to putt, giving the Tigers different varieties to practice their short game on. With diverse terrain that includes seven traps and bunkers, Pacific golfers can practice their approach, chipping and putting for a wide array of potential shots. As part of Chang’s vision for a first-class practice and training facility, the Dr. Glen Albaugh Short Game Area also features Bermuda grass greens, giving UOP the opportunity to match their training to the type of grass on their next competition course.

For more information or to give to this project contact Tim Dickson.