Driver Special Projects Group (Driver SPG) Breaks Ground On New $26M Clubhouse At Santa Ana Country Club

New facility will preserve history and modernize infrastructure at 125-year-old Orange County golf club

SANTA ANA, Calif., MAY 14, 2026 – Driver Special Projects Group (Driver SPG), an affiliate of C.W. Driver Companies, a leading builder serving California since 1919, has broken ground on the new $26M clubhouse at Santa Ana Country Club. The 33,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing clubhouse of Orange County’s oldest golf club, founded in 1901, with modern infrastructure to support its next generation of members.

“Building the new clubhouse at Santa Ana Country Club will be a great next chapter for its longstanding history,” said Mike Sosa, vice president at Driver SPG. “We are excited to build a facility that infuses the unique backstory of the club, while incorporating updated infrastructure that is inviting for generations of members to come.”

While the clubhouse at Santa Ana Country Club had previous renovations, aging infrastructure ultimately drove the need for a new facility. Driver SPG is delivering the new clubhouse with all features accessible through a 26,000 square-foot main level, allowing members to easily navigate dining, event spaces, and gathering areas.  

The design of the new clubhouse will incorporate materials that pay homage to the club’s rich history. Throughout the structure, Driver SPG is incorporating custom woodwork, premium stone finishes, and handcrafted metal detailing to conserve the club’s prestigious environment while providing eye-catching features that entice all generations. Below the main level is a 6,700 square-foot underground storage floor housing golf carts, bags and more, providing staff seamless access to share additional equipment with members when needed.  

“More than a century after our founding, this investment reflects our members’ commitment to both our history and our future,” said Rob Tanaka, general manager at Santa Ana Country Club. “The new clubhouse will enhance the member experience while preserving the traditions that define our club.”

Driver SPG is working with the Santa Ana Country Club to keep the club in operation while the new clubhouse is being constructed. The general contractor has demolished the original structure while transporting items to the new building. It is expected to be completed in 2027 and will be located at 20382 Newport Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707.  

Both Driver SPG and C.W. Driver Companies have an extensive portfolio of country club and hospitality projects. Notable projects Driver SPG completed include the Newport Beach Country Club and the Pendry Newport Beach Elwood Club and Public Space Renovation. C.W. Driver Companies recently completed a renovation at Eldorado Country Club Indian Wells, Spa & Fitness Facility, and Desert Horizons Country Club and new construction at Jamul Casino Resort, among several other projects.  

About Driver SPG 

Driver SPG (Special Projects Group) was formed in 2010 as an affiliate of C.W. Driver, backed by over 100 years of construction experience, extensive resources and financial strength. Driver SPG is a standalone company headquartered in Anaheim and serves Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and Ventura Counties. Driver SPG specializes in tenant improvement, renovation, and new construction projects in numerous market sectors. SPG provides a complete solution borne from our proven experience, successfully executing challenging and specialized projects. We provide affordable management services, prompt start-up schedules, and shorter completion times without sacrificing service. For more information, please visit www.driverspg.com.   

About C.W. Driver Companies

C.W. Driver Companies is a premier builder serving California since 1919. In 2019, the historic company proudly celebrated its 100-year anniversary. As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W. Driver Companies is on the cutting edge across a broad spectrum of industries, including education, commercial/office, technology, healthcare/biomedical, mixed-use, assisted living, entertainment, retail, industrial, and civic. Ranked in Engineering News-Record’s Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W. Driver Companies can build a variety of projects, from large tenant improvements to small renovations and specialized projects through its affiliates Driver SPG and Good & Roberts. C.W. Driver Companies has offices located in Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga, Anaheim, San Diego and Carlsbad. For more information, please visit www.cwdriver.com. Follow C.W. Driver Companies on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Originally reported by Driver SPG.