The world-renowned Siebel Varsity Training Complex debuted in April of 2008. The scenic, oak tree-lined 20-acre site is adjacent to the second hole at Stanford Golf Course and was a collaboration between Stanford University and Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects to create the most innovative facility in golf.
The Siebel Varsity Training Complex features bent grass hitting areas for men’s and women’s varsity golfers, and donors, five custom green complexes that include bunkers and chipping and pitching areas able to accommodate full to half wedges, and a 20,000-square foot putting green situated in front of the Varsity Golf Clubhouse.
Each putting complex is fashioned with characteristics of prominent golf course architects that team members will face in competition. Design features by Alistair MacKenzie, A.W. Tillinghast, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye and Tom Fazio are presented.
The spacious Siebel Varsity Training Complex provides innumerable practice options, allowing players to fine-tune every club in their bag. All five practice greens can be played to from a variety of locations on the property.
All greens are bent grass, although four strains were used on the large putting green and three smaller greens. Three types of sand were used in the bunkers, ranging from fine, medium and coarse. As a result, players can adapt to many specific conditions while preparing for tournaments.
The Siebel Varsity Training Complex also features a performance bay, club fitting stations for both varsity teams, swing analysis equipment, including Trackman, S.A.M. PuttLab, and a workout area.
The Varsity Clubhouse is equipped with comfortable men’s and women’s team locker rooms, a kitchen, conference room, lounge, televisions and coaches offices. Many student-athletes ride their bicycles to Siebel due to its close proximity to the center of campus.
“The Siebel Varsity Training Complex is so user-friendly in all aspects,” said Dan James Jr., Manager of Events and Operations. “So many other college facilities are off site. Our location is second none.”