The Links At Bodega Harbour
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About
The Links at Bodega Harbour is conveniently situated along the Sonoma County Coast, only an hour from San Francisco and two hours from Sacramento. Its location perched above the Pacific also provides stunning ocean views. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.in 1978, the back nine was the original course before the front nine was added nine years later. Jones designed a traditional Scottish links layout complete with rolling fairways and fast, undulating greens. There are almost 100 bunkers strategically situated throughout as well as thick patches of native coastal rough that are just waiting to swallow even slightly errant shots. The golf course is not long but it requires both skill and strategy. The final three holes are not only the most challenging, they also boast the most breathtaking views.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 6290 yards | 71.6 | 132 |
| Blue | 70 | 5907 yards | 69.5 | 126 |
| White | 70 | 5476 yards | 67.9 | 120 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 4801 yards | 68.6 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.6/132 W: 77.5/140 | 401 | 337 | 205 | 396 | 517 | 155 | 217 | 474 | 323 | 3025 | 335 | 399 | 189 | 416 | 441 | 514 | 319 | 187 | 459 | 3259 | 6284 |
| Blue M: 69.5/126 W: 75.6/135 | 383 | 312 | 189 | 376 | 498 | 151 | 183 | 472 | 300 | 2864 | 307 | 389 | 174 | 385 | 432 | 502 | 286 | 150 | 403 | 3028 | 5892 |
| White Long M: 67.9/120 W: 73.6/130 | 368 | 294 | 175 | 361 | 482 | 137 | 148 | 431 | 283 | 2679 | 290 | 360 | 148 | 375 | 404 | 475 | 262 | 137 | 335 | 2786 | 5465 |
| White Short W: 72.6/127 | 368 | 294 | 175 | 361 | 482 | 137 | 148 | 431 | 283 | 2679 | 290 | 360 | 148 | 375 | 404 | 475 | 166 | 137 | 335 | 2690 | 5369 |
| Gold Long M: 65.4/117 | 283 | 250 | 133 | 293 | 434 | 86 | 128 | 419 | 265 | 2291 | 267 | 343 | 116 | 354 | 401 | 452 | 262 | 88 | 323 | 2606 | 4897 |
| Gold Short M: 65.2/115 W: 69.5/120 | 283 | 250 | 133 | 293 | 434 | 86 | 128 | 419 | 265 | 2291 | 267 | 343 | 116 | 354 | 401 | 452 | 166 | 88 | 323 | 2510 | 4801 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by u000002189869 on 03/13/2022
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Back nine Photo submitted by ninermike on 09/23/2021
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Photo submitted by jpnorton4829 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by ajrolon on 09/22/2020
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Ocean views everywhere Photo submitted by u135169342 on 09/17/2020
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Wildlife Photo submitted by u135169342 on 09/17/2020
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Photo submitted by Brian3093890 on 04/23/2018
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Photo submitted by u142411693 on 05/04/2016
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Local Bobcat Photo submitted by Alex326 on 03/03/2015
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#6 tee Photo submitted by bced98 on 09/08/2013
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Photo submitted by wcavin on 07/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Staci3629089 on 06/20/2013
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Photo submitted by mbalasek on 01/22/2013
Another enjoyable day on the Links
Another enjoyable day on the Links. I always enjoy playing the course, since it is always in great shape. The greens are fast which really challenges you. The day was perfect with light winds with the temperatures near 70. Looking forward to getting back to play the course again.
Always a nice day
Can’t beat the views in the ocean and point rays h as bad a good time as me beautiful weather
Fun course.
Always feels good to play this course. Probably due to the awesome views.
Comparable to Pebble Beach
Absolutely stunning views from nearly every hole. The wind and the fog are unpredictable and add to the difficulty. If you're near Santa Rosa it is certainly worth the drive.
Blown Away
The course was in good shape. Greens were fast even though they were still showing a few punch marks. Wind was steady at 20mph with gusts up to 30+, so it was a great challenge for shaping shots and keeping drives low. Will definitely play here again, but on a less windy day.
Beautiful views but the course was not my thing
Service and personnel were both great. My disappointment stems from the design and playability of the golf course. I felt the course was crowded by homes and changed my game/club selection despite my general confidence in my ability to stay on the course. Granted the day was considerably windier than normal, but still it felt like there would be no space to breath even on a calm day. The way the course wound through the hillside felt very forced, and I've played a number of courses with elevation changes. Even Lake Chabot golf course which I'm not a fan of seems more natural in its setting than the Links at Bodega Harbour. The views were amazing indeed, but not enough to redeem the design in my opinion. Unfortunately that's not an easy fix and I likely won't be back anytime soon.
Difficult course. Not for beginners. Beautiful location. Challenging layout! Welcoming staff!
Yeah golf
Great little course..beautiful views of the coast line. I found the two walking holes a bit weird. I would rate this course 7.5 out of 10
Return Visit
Course as always was in great condition. Only issue I had today was the strong winds blowing on a day that didn't get out of the 50s. Can't blame my results on the course, but it was a tough day on the links. Looking forward to returning on a more pleasant day.
Poor maintenance
Greens were very good. Course has lots of elevation change and helpful to have someone know the course (e.g best to use short irons off some tees). Fairways and rough were not great. Course appears to be in decline
Weather is major factor
Bodega Harbour can be compared to many of the courses on the Northern & Central California Coastline. It is a beautiful, scenic ocean front course. It is challenging for all intermediate level golfers and very well maintained. The staff is always helpful and friendly. If the winds remain light to moderate a round at Bodega Harbour is delightful. More severe winds can greatly reduce the enjoyment.
Friendly staff, fun course, good value.
Worth a trip to the coast. Last three holes are memorable. Staff very welcoming.
