Barbara Worth Country Club under new ownership
Jessamyn Dodd
HOLTVILLE, Calif. (KYMA) – The Barbara Worth Country Club is officially under new ownership, and repairs, renovations, and improvements are underway.
Roben LLC purchased the Imperial Valley landmark recently. The company has already begun construction on the motel. The restaurant, golf course, bar, and event space are also going to be renewed.
Adrian Paz, the general manager of the property told KYMA the focus is on cleaning up the grounds following a major fire in 2025, and years of delayed maintenance.
“The major goal here was to stabilize the property, get the previous tenants out clean, clean, clean. So those are our goals right now. Get the grass green again, get the water going. Get this place back to what it once was,” Paz said.
He noted that they want to preserve the history and vintage charm of the property, while still modernizing the facilities.
“We know the historical value that Barara Worth has, so we’re not coming in here to reinvent the wheel, by any means. We want to preserve that historical value,” Paz explained.
Despite the ongoing construction, the Country Club is still hosting events, with plans in motion to host the Holtville High School Prom. The golf course is also available to the school’s golf team, and to locals.
Paz also dispelled any rumors that the motel would be turned into low-income housing.
“It’s still going to be a functional motel. There were a lot of rumors, unfortunately. And we had to combat those rumors,” he said.
The Barbara Worth Country Club is approaching its 100th anniversary next year.