Luis’ Story at Rams Hill | by Colt Knedler

Early mornings. Mist hanging over the fairways. The quiet hum of John Deere carts rolling through the fog. That’s the rhythm of Rams Hill for Luis, a Borrego Springs local carrying on a legacy that started with his grandfather and continues with his father.

In Colt Knedler’s short film, we meet Luis mid-shift—adjusting holes, trading jokes, and talking about his goals. But this isn’t just about golf course maintenance. It’s about identity, place, and purpose.

Luis was born and raised in Borrego Springs. “It’s basically all I know,” he says. “But I do like it. It’s a calm place.” While others might question how anyone ends up here, Luis gets asked that all the time in college. He just smiles: “People don’t get it. But it’s pretty nice, actually.”

He started working weekends in high school. Now, as a college student studying turf management, he’s mastering irrigation, greens cutting, and raking bunkers—skills taught to him by his dad and grandfather. The mornings are his favorite. “You hear the birds chirping… It’s just nature. It’s comforting.”



Even after years on the job, the view still amazes him. “I remember the first time I saw it—just a bunch of green turf. It was surreal.” Like the desert's ocotillo blooming after rain, it’s the kind of beauty you don’t forget.

For Luis, this isn’t just a job. It’s tradition, discipline, and pride in doing something well. And one day? He’s aiming to be superintendent too.

Three generations deep. And maybe one more to come.

About this video:
In this short film by Colt Knedler, we meet Luis—a third-generation Borrego Springs local working the greens at Rams Hill Golf Club. What started as a weekend job has grown into a lifelong calling, shaped by family, discipline, and the quiet beauty of the Anza-Borrego desert.

Shot on location in Borrego Springs, this story captures more than just golf—it’s about legacy, connection, and finding pride in the details.

Creator: Colt Knedler
 Location: Rams Hill Golf Club, Borrego Springs, CA
A Stories of Borrego feature

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