About Us
The PHF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of Pasatiempo members, shareholders, and homeowners. The PHF Board of Directors works together with Pasatiempo Golf Course management and board of directors to review project proposals.
2026 Board of Directors
Linda Sorensen - Chair
Emily Chorba – Vice Chair
Patrick Ellington – Member
Tom Evenson – Past Chair
Rob Chestnut – Founding Member
Geoff Eisenberg – Founding Member
Dave McDonnell - Founding Member
Linda Nicholson – Treasurer
Rick Reddy – Secretary
Dennis Ventry – Member
Current Projects
2026: Robert Cox U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Trophy ($90,000) – This project seeks to acquire and display a replica of the prestigious Women’s US Amateur Robert Cox Trophy at Pasatiempo Golf Club. This initiative aims to honor the legacy of women’s amateur golf and recognize the contributions of Pasatiempo’s founder, Marion Hollins, in advancing the sport. The replica will serve as an educational artifact, enhancing the historical narrative of Marion Hollins and Pasatiempo’s significant role in golf history. More Information.
Completed Projects
2024: Founders' Legacy Project in honor of Alister Mackenzie and Marion Hollins ($200,000) - Funding for this project was used to commission and complete the installation of life-size bronze statues of MacKenzie and Hollins and her constant companion Carlos, on Pasatiempo’s first tee box. The unveiling celebration of the completed project was held April 11, 2025 with donors, members, staff and artists in attendance. World renowned, Monterey Bay sculptor Steven Whyte designed and oversaw the project through completion and installation including the work of his young protégé, Phoebe Yontz on her first public project, Carlos.
To view the Founders' Legacy Project.
2023: Pasatiempo Founder Marion Hollins Guestbook ($7,500) – Funding for this project restored the guestbook of Marion Hollins to preserve the unique remarkable moments of her life at Pasatiempo during the years of 1929 – 1940. The restored guestbook is on display as part of the many other historical mementos of Pasatiempo in the MacKenzie Grill lobby. View Guestbook Project.
Support our Work
The Pasatiempo Historical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (Tax ID#27-0762396). Tax-deductible gifts may be paid by credit card, ACH (check transfer) &/or Apple Pay by scanning the QR code.
Gifts of appreciated stock, Pasatiempo shares &/or Qualified Charitable Contributions (QCD) are also greatly appreciated.
Please mail directly to:
PHF | 20 Clubhouse Road | Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Questions? Email contact@pasatiempohistoricalfoundation.org.