Quail Lodge Resort & GC: #18
A view of hole #18 ay Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club.
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4.9
430 Reviews (430)
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368
4 Stars
47
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4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
98.0%
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412 out of 430 reviews
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4.9
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 25 reviews
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4.9
37 Reviews (37)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Immaculate fairways, quick undulating greens, and a challenging layout with demanding par 3s consistently impress players at this well-loved course. Eager, helpful staff and outstanding value through GolfNow Hot Deals make every round here worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6464 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.3

As you walk among mature willows and oaks, you hear the gentle whisper of the Carmel River. Under the steady gaze of a family of deer, you find a renewed sense of focus. In the shimmering blue and gold of lupines and poppies growing wild in the meadows, you are inspired by a simple thought. In this most natural and serene setting, you game will blossom.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Golf Academy at Quail Lodge"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.9
430 Reviews (430)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 8
Drinks 7
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 8
Entertaining Clients 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 7

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Reviews 1
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good

I liked it because it had all sorts of stuff like a pool, gym, and a lot more the course was pretty nice but I liked it a lot

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

A favorite on the Monterey Peninsula

I never seem to score well at Quail Lodge, despite its tips only extending to 6,464 yards. But those higher-than-expected scores don't deter my appreciation of the newly renovated layout refreshed by SoCal architect Todd Echenrode. It's one of my favorite plays on the peninsula.

The only critical point would be the lack of variety in the par 3s. Almost all of them require long irons and hybrids, even from more forward tees. A nice 140- to 150-yard par 3 would be a great change of pace.

Overall, the course conditions were excellent. We played in two mega downpours and the course drained quickly.

The variety of holes and shot-making required are only found in old-school classics like this one. You won't be disappointed.

Dining at Edgar's in the clubhouse will complete a grand day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Best conditioned course on the Monterey Pennisula

Redo is fabulous! Fairways are great, and the greens are receptive and in great shape. I love the fact that you can walk it in 4 hours. Nice happy hour, too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Day in Carmel Valley

Love this course. The recent upgrades for sustainability and minor course layout has enhanced the feel of this course. Always a pleasant staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

The tee time was overbooked. The staff forced me the tee time to the late time.

The tee time was overbooked. The staff forced me the tee time to the late time.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Consider Quail Lodge on your next Monterey Peninsula golf trip

I didn't play the old Quail Lodge, so I can't really compare the old experience with the new look. I can, however, vouch that the newly renovated design by Todd Echenrode looks fantastic. It's a shot-maker's course that's fun to play. The first hole introduces the new challenges. Echenrode added one of his new fescue-laced bunkers up the right side to trick golfers into bailing out left. That mistake leads balls to land in thick rough in a new swale running adjacent to the fairway. Echenrode borrowed the concept of the swale from the 16th hole at Pasatiempo, applying it on holes 1-3 and later on holes 16-17 to replace several ponds. Elsewhere, he removed other water hazards, replacing them with drought tolerant landscaping. His cool-looking bunkers and the peaceful setting of the Carmel Valley - especially on holes 10-12 - will be what golfers remember. The climb up the hill to the elevated fourth green and the fall back down again on the par-3 fifth hole protected by a pond are nice touches, too. Quail Lodge just became another must play on the Monterey Peninsula.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A work in progress

I am looking forward to seeing the course when the renovation, now in progress, is completed. Very friendly and helpful staff. made me feel welcome, even as a first-time visitor.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Terrific golf experience. the course was in immaculate condition. It's fair and straight forward but with some good challenges. The facilities are in great condition, the staffs superb and the food is very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

should make you feel good about your game

I have played this course many times for almost 50 years. The lodge has been updated in the past few years with wonderful modern accommodations. Edgar's restaurant serves local fresh delicious food.
The golf course is always in good condition. The fairways are generous and the greens receptive. I always seen to score well here. Quail is conveniently located less than 5 miles from downtown Carmel.The resort offers stay and play packages that have been a great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Can't wait to play it again...

This was my second time playing this course. If you're an NCGA member, you get discounted fees which includes the range, cart and 18 holes. The starters made sure I had everything I needed - were very attentive.

This course meanders through very expensive homes and through the beautiful Carmel Valley. There isn't a bad hole on the entire course.
The greens were in excellent shape and each fairway/hole is unique. Because it's so beautiful and scenic, it felt the round went too fast...
I will be playing this course more often and Edgar's Restaurant (below the pro shop) is an excellent stop after a round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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