About
Originally designed by Floyd McFarkland, Pajaro Valley Golf Club has large Monterey Pines lining its generous rolling fairways. Elevated tees provide scenic views of the Pajaro Valley below. Opened in 1922 and redesigned in 1962 by Robert Muir Graves, the course features small bentgrass greens and four ponds with water in play on three holes. The fourth is one of the course's most challenging holes, a 420-yard par 4 with triple-tiered green. The course also was once the home of former U.S. Open champion Olin Dutra, who spent the last part of his career teaching here.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Dmck203 on 07/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u811899643 on 06/24/2025
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A lot of greens with the dead spots Photo submitted by FLog0gFc3x5UkPylhS8P on 06/21/2025
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Fore! Photo submitted by Paul5515557 on 05/25/2025
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Photo submitted by u314163668853 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163668853 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163668853 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by yWifIPk4bzADawwuQumA on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by yWifIPk4bzADawwuQumA on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by yWifIPk4bzADawwuQumA on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by artnight on 12/30/2023
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Photo submitted by artnight on 12/30/2023
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Photo submitted by alreardon on 04/07/2022
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Humble brag with my approach on 16 Photo submitted by Sean6895066 on 01/19/2022
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Photo submitted by thisisjoelrobinson on 11/26/2012
Golfer Reviews
Good value for the price
My first time playing at Pajaro Valley was fun.
As a recently returned play, took advantage from wide fairways, slow greens due to aeration, and five par5 holes.
Many areas were neglected and missing grass spots were everywhere, but still playable.
Will visit again to have most enjoyable time after knowing how the course is.
Pajaro GC Single line irrigation transition
Pajaro Valley Golf club is a wonderful Track but in below average condition. It's my recommendation that PV transitions to a naturalist golf course with a Single line targeted irrigation system similar to what you would find in Desert communities, that can substantially shrink the irrigation footprint of the golf course. By transitioning to a naturalist desert style golf course, PV will save the City water while simultaneously allowing the maintenance staff to MANICURE a smaller portion of the golf course and make PV competitive with Spring Hills, Seascape and Delaveaga golf courses
Stellar
Another amazing round!! The friendliest staff in the area with a fun challenging course to go with them. I played horribly but still had a great time, that’s how great this course is. I can’t sit to get back out there!!
Interesting layout
Nice course with some tricky holes that will make you make smart choices
Pajaro has so much potential!
Pajaro could grand! This is an amazing golf course. It’s sad to see it treated like any other municipal course. The location, the view, the fun holes. It has it all. It just needs a little money spent in the right areas and it could live up to the rest of the courses in the area.
Great first outing at Pajaro Valley
Trying new courses in the Monterey Bay area and went to Pajaro Valley. Quick round. Somewhat challenging but good course to get your spirits up! Love that they have large signs telling you where the next hole is. Didn't have to look at the map & figure out where to go next. Medium-minimal rough. And a nice local bar at the end for a beer!
Not As Bad as the other reviews.
The course isn’t as bad as portrayed in other reviews. Tee boxes were ok and the greens seemed to be in good shape. Good deal for unlimited play after 3:00(?).
Fairways in terrible conditions
Started off with an ok intersection with staff but ran into two dogs on hole 1 trying to pick up our balls and getting in the way. A few minutes later a staff member picked the dogs up and I figured that was the end of it. Surprise at hole 4 dogs running around again picking up balls and getting in our way. Called it and and was apologized and told the dogs did not belong to the course and there was not much they could do. Are you kidding me!! I asked them to get the dogs and have animal control pick them up. The staff member seemed confused and after a while the dogs finally got picked up. Fairways are in horrible shape, no beverages during our entire game! On Father’s Day weekend I would expect the cart with drinks making its rounds. Save your money and play another course
Carts
Overall you get what you paid for, My only critique as far as a lot of improvement needed was with regards to the carts. They were sluggish at best, and sometimes felt as if they were about to die.
Incredible
Haven’t been out to this course in quite some time. The conditions have done a complete 180. The greens look healthy and felt good. The staff is always friendly. I love the grass range. I can’t wait to come back!