Quail Lodge Resort & GC: #18
A view of hole #18 ay Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club.
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4.9
412 Reviews (412)
5 Stars
350
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
96.1%
Recommend this course
394 out of 412 reviews
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4.8
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
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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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4.9
412 Reviews (412)
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4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Fun course to play. Greens had been punched probably 3-4 weeks ago but we’re good. Pace of play was slow- a threesome made it slow for everyone behind them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

We had an absolutely gorgeous day on this beautifully maintained course. Everything is top notch, from the driving range, wide open fairways,and friendly greens. The staff are eager to help you in any way. Don’t miss this gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
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Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Challenging Yet Playable: A Scenic Gem at Quail Golf Club

Quail Golf Club offers a delightful golfing experience, blending scenic beauty with a layout that punches above its weight. As a shorter course, it might not overwhelm with length, but don’t let that fool you—it’s packed with challenges that keep you on your toes. The fairways are open, allowing for some mistakes left and right off the tee, but with cleverly placed fairway bunkers, when you hit the fairway, it demands precision over power, making every shot a test of strategy and skill.

The greens are a highlight, running fast, true and smooth, a testament to the excellent overall course conditions. However, they’re tough to hold on approach shots outside of 150 or from the rough, often rejecting anything less than a perfectly struck ball. It adds a layer of difficulty that will keep you coming back to crack the code. That said, I wish more players would take care to fix their ball marks, especially on the par 3s, where unrepaired divots can disrupt an otherwise pristine putting surface.

My main gripe is with the driving range. It’s disappointingly short, capping out at 250 yards, which means I can’t even unleash a driver or 3 wood to warm up properly. For a course that asks for such precision, the inability to practice full shots with your driver and woods feels like a missed opportunity. With that said, for irons and short game warmup, it’s wonderful. I’m always delighted when a driving range has actual greens to hit into.

Price-wise, Quail is very expensive, which might deter some from regular visits. That said, I snagged a hot deal that made it well worth it, and I’ll definitely be returning if another deal pops up.

The pace of play at Quail Golf Club is a refreshing highlight, making for an enjoyable and efficient round. I played two rounds over two consecutive days, and the flow was impressive both times—one round wrapped up in a brisk 3 hours 50 minutes, while the other took just over 4 hours. With multiple groups ahead of us, the course moves smoothly, with well-managed tee times and attentive staff ensuring groups keep up without feeling pressured. Besides a brief wait on a few par 3’s, I never waited on shots or got stuck behind slow players, which let me fully enjoy the experience. It’s a testament to the club’s organization and adds significantly to the appeal of playing here.

Overall, Quail Golf Club is a gem worth playing. The conditions are top-notch, the challenges are real despite the shorter length, and the greens will test your approach game. Just don’t expect to stretch your woods at the range if you are a longer. Overall, I had a fantastic time and will be returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Pure greens

course was immaculate and the weather was kind to us. Could not ask for a better day and the members we were paired with are now lifelong friends

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I usually don’t leave reviews…

I usually don’t leave reviews so I’m gna keep it short…WOW! Great course, great staff, range and practice area👌 course conditions and specifically greens were in immaculate shape. Round of applause to all the people that take care of this gem on a day to day basis, keep it up. Look forward to coming back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course ever!

Fairway condition is so goood!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

January at The Quail

Course was in great shape. Fast, firm greens. Interesting layout and as lucked would have it the weather for the day was beautiful. I was paired up with three local golfers. Had a great time! I did not have time to try out the restaurant, maybe next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Greens rolling at a 13 stimp

Visited to hit balls a couple days before and decided to play. Staff was super welcoming and helpful when suggesting how to get a tee time and when would the best value.

Teed off at 2:30pm with another single so knew we weren’t gonna finish but what a great course for the 15 holes we got in. Was a bit slow but we were a two-some so expected to wait. Some great golf holes and the greens were mint at an 13 stimp. Absolutely will play again as I am in Carmel for a month.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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