Beyond the Gates – How Hospitality Design Is Transforming the Public Golf Experience
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – 7:00 PM PDT
Hosted by JN Tropea Design
For decades, the most elevated golf experiences have been synonymous with private clubs. This project challenges that convention by bringing hospitality driven design, cutting edge performance technology, and a thoughtfully curated retail experience to one of Southern California’s most iconic public golf facilities. Join Janette Tropea, founder of JN Tropea Design and designer and creative lead behind the Del Mar Golf Center transformation, for a behind the scenes tour of the project. Through the lens of architecture, interiors, branding, and experience design, discover how a familiar public place became a new model for golf culture. Guided by the principles of hospitality, the project is designed to make every visitor feel welcomed, seen, and genuinely cared for. Here, the highest expression of luxury isn’t found in limiting access, but in creating a place where people are invited to belong.