Overview
- DeChambeau publicly revealed plans for “The Orchard” on Friday, Nov. 13, proposing an 18-hole championship course, practice facilities, a clubhouse, homes and a public farmers market.
- The site is the historic McFarlane Ranch across from Clovis East High School and the proposal was filed with the City of Clovis and Fresno County in partnership with Cook Land Company.
- Project design will be led by DeChambeau’s new DeChambeau Designs brand and will feature agricultural themes such as a different fruit or nut tree around each hole.
- DeChambeau says the development has been in the works since 2022 and he expects local approvals within about 18 months while some amenities, like a driving range, could open earlier.
- Coverage ties part of the financing to DeChambeau’s previously reported LIV Golf earnings and notes the announcement comes days before a Nov. 16 deadline for his DP World Tour membership decision, leaving his playing future unresolved.