North Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Michael “Mac” McDonagh

Born in Tuam Co. Galway on December 29, 1900

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

1. Michael “Mac” McDonagh Marker

Inscription. In recognition of Michael “Mac” McDonagh for his 32 years of service as Superintendent of Golf for the City of Sacramento from 1932 – 1964. Mac McDonagh went to England in 1923 to become an apprentice in golf course construction and design with Dr. Alister MacKenzie. In 1926, McDonagh came to California and joined Dr. MacKenzie in the building of such fine golf courses as Cypress Point, The Meadow Club, and our very own Sacramento Municipal Golf Course – now officially known as the Alister MacKenzie G.C. at Haggin Oaks. Mac McDonagh is also credited with the design and construction of the City’s Arcade Creek G.C. at Haggin Oaks and Bing Maloney 18-Hole G.C.

”Mac was a man who lived his dream
in the wearing and walking of the green”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 38° 38.001′ N, 121° 24.195′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in North Sacramento. Marker can be reached from Fulton Avenue. Marker is mounted on the wall of the Alister MacKenzie Colf Course Club House and Pro Shop in the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3645 Fulton Ave, Sacramento CA 95821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Alister MacKenzie (here, next to this marker); Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti (here, next to this marker); Ken Morton, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Frank C. Freer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Transcontinental Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rapid Area Maintenance Team (approx. 2.1 miles away); Firehouse (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bachelors' Barracks and Post Exchange (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Additional commentary.
1. Haggin Oaks Golf Course - Arcade Creek Course
The Arcade course is two 9-hole courses that can be played as 18. World-renowned golf course architect, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, designed the layout and selected Mike "Mac" McDonagh, who had worked with him on the building of the famous Cypress Point Golf Course, to take his design and construct the Sacramento Municipal Golf Course. The course was opened for play on October 1, 1932. Mr. McDonagh remained as the City's Golf Superintendent and later designed the Arcade Creek Golf Course, at Haggin Oaks, which opened in 1958. Later, the Sacramento Municipal Golf Course was renamed the Haggin Oaks Golf Course and finally the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at the Haggin Oaks Golf

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008

2. Michael “Mac” McDonagh Marker

This marker is located in the center. The marker on the left commemorates Dr. Alister MacKenzie and the right marker commemorates Anthony J. "Tom" LoPresti. (See "Nearby Markers" for additional information.)

Complex.

Source: GolfNow.com

— Submitted January 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Michael “Mac” McDonagh image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 27, 2008

3. Michael “Mac” McDonagh

Close-Up of Artwork/Sculpture on Marker

Haggin Oaks Golf Complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008

4. Haggin Oaks Golf Complex

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008

5. Haggin Oaks Golf Complex

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,992 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.