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4.6
730 Reviews (730)
5 Stars
462
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
95.4%
Recommend this course
693 out of 730 reviews
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4.7
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
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0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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Course Highlights
Stunning ocean views and a memorable layout with standout holes make this course a top-rated destination for visiting golfers. Friendly staff, well-maintained fairways, and true-rolling greens consistently deliver outstanding value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6284 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.8

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Greens Poa Annua/Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Bistro

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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Reviews

4.6
730 Reviews (730)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 17
Drinks 17
Dinner 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 36
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
A Weekend Splurge 25
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 40
Near Local Attractions 8
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/06/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour! We appreciate the 5-star overall rating. The views are absolutely amazing aren't they!? Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course great views

It’s an awesome course. You can play short hole and then they give u huge holes I love it. Just wish I could afford it more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links at Bodega Harbour! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoy our golf course. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful

I would have paid to just drive this course in a cart without hitting a ball. Very nice, helpful staff and views of the Pacific from most holes. You have to park your cart and walk 16 & 17 along the ocean, which was cool. They supply walking carts. Best value for a course that I have ever played. First time I have felt the need to write a review.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/25/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great five-star review! We're beyond thrilled that you enjoyed your first experience with us. Please come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Superb

The drive up there was worth every shot and every views !!!!! Be prepare for the wind !!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/25/2018:
Thank you for the very kind words and five stars! It's terrific to hear that you had a great time with us and we look forward to your next round here.
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Course

Foggy but it didn't impact the wonder of this course. Fantastic ocean views all over the front 9. Several blind shots down on the beachside back 9. As others have said, the greens are quite a challenge.

Walking the 16/17 across wetlands bridges was a cool treat!

Can't wait to return and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/19/2018:
Thanks so much for the terrific five-star review! We're so pleased that the fog didn't impede you from enjoying all our course has to offer! We look forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great ocean course

Weather was great little wind and short sleeve day, not what you usually find at this course. The greens are very fast and have lots of elevation changes, putting is always a challenge on this course. We knew the course was difficult but still great to play, especially if you can get a great weather day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/19/2018:
We're thrilled to hear that the weather held out for you and you were able to enjoy a fun and challenging round. Please come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing views

What a golf course. Almost every hole had a view of the pacific. The wind made it very challenging yet fun and the greens super fast almost PGA level.

The staff were friendly and very helpful as well.

I’m definitely coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/03/2018:
Awesome! Sounds like you had a great day out here at The Links At Bodega Harbour. Thanks for sharing this great review, Roberto. The views are absolutely amazing, aren't they? We look forward to you booking another round with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

the veiw

Fun course nice veiw .Greens in good shape ,stay away from ruff are your ball is gone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Thanks for the 4-star review! We appreciate you playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. Staying away from the rough is always great golfing advice. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A MUST PLAY

Heard about this course from a friend in the UK, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED PLAYING HERE.

Nice welcome from the cart guy in the car park who brought the cart to our car. Check in staff were friendly and approachable, and and appreciated our business.We were given a brief on warm up fascilities , ie nets to hit a few warm up shots etc. No starter on first tee but we had already been informed at check in off pin placement. Would have been nice if someone had gone through the start up of the GPS on the cart, it took us a few holes to get it up and running.The carts are the old petrol engine type and were a bit sluggish - but it got us round ok.

We played off the back tees and found it a great challenge, we were a 2 ball who play off 8 and 10 handicaps. Tee boxes were in good condition,as were the fairways, and the greens were very good and fair.

Fantastic views from the top end of the course down into Bodega Harbour, it was rather a dull, low cloud day with a bit of drizzle , but the setting, views and condition of the course far outweighed that.

The last 3 holes are very interesting and a tough challenge when there’s a little breeze.

All in all I would definitely go out my way to come back here, it’s a little gem .

We were staying in San Francisco and it took about 1hour 30 mins to drive up - we’ll worth it, and we managed to get a nice green fee of $36 + tax PP for 18 holes/cart using the Golf Now app.

Pace of play was spot on - on the way back we dropped in to Sausalito for a bite to eat at Bar Bocce , in order to miss the traffic heading back in to San Francisco.

If your new to this area - It’s a MUST PLAY.

We played on Thursday 23rd May 2018 at 1pm .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Thank you very much for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing views of the bay, our friendly staff, and much more. We hope you make the drive out here again soon. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Always fun to come play this course. Well maintained, and great views of Doran Beach and Bodega Bay. The wind and fog are definitely factors to consider while booking tee times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Thanks for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour, Dylan! We're glad you always have fun and hopefully the wind and fog weren't too much of a factor during your most recent round. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course with great views

Not long, but a high value on hitting the fairways. Fast, large greens with lots of contours.

The views are worth the drive.

The staff was great, friendly and very professional.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/17/2018:
Thanks for making the drive out here to play The Links At Bodega Harbour! We're glad you enjoyed not only the views but also the course conditions and our friendly staff. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Dsy

All is well in Bodega, you show up play golf , gotta be a good day . Thanks Bodega Bay

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/17/2018:
Thanks for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. We couldn't agree more! With the amazing views we have here, it's tough not to enjoy your round. We hope you come back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Record Time

On occasion playing as a single has it's advantages. Yesterday was perfect as I completed my round in 3 hours despite some windy conditions that made me think twice about each shot. The course was in good shape and played fair. A foursome ahead me allowed me to play through on the third hole and after that I was pretty much in the clear.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/17/2018:
Awesome! Thanks for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. Nothing better than cruising around the course for a 3-hour round. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day at Bodega Bay!

It was a Great Day and perfect weather. The greens were very rough and they did not run true. It was obvious they had not recovered from aeration. It is still a Great place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/26/2018:
Thanks for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour, Brian! We're glad the weather was perfect for your round. We apologize if the greens are not quite back to 100% yet but they're getting there. We hope you'll come back again soon. Thanks for sharing the picture as well!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome golf

Wonderful views of the bay on every hole. Course conditions very nice. Friendly fun and enjoyable! Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/19/2018:
Thanks for leaving another great review. We thrilled to hear how much you enjoy playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautifully Windy

The course was one of most scenic course available in North Bay area. Net practice range was available and staff were very friendly. Green was bit slow and could use some work though. Say hi to the neighbors!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/19/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. We agree the views are amazing! The greens are almost back to 100% since the aeration a couple weeks ago. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/13/2018:
Thanks for the 5 stars!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Bad greens

Not advised of the green conditions, punched and sanded prior to arrival or when paying for the round Not a good business practice.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. We apologize if you weren't notified prior to your round that we had recently aerated our greens. We had the aerification notification on our online tee times, we posted about it on Facebook, and we sent an email to our database. We try our best to make sure nobody was surprised by it when they came out here so again we apologize for your experience. We hope you'll consider giving us another try soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Bad greens

Had a coupon which required and extra $20.00 per person because we started before noon on Saturday, No problem... However the girl working the pro shop, who said she was in charge of the marketing, failed to advise that the greens had been punched and sanded earlier that week (they were terrible) As I told her that is not the way to do business . Had I known we would have driven to Northwood or somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour. We apologize if you weren't notified prior to your round that we had recently aerated our greens. We had the aerification notification on our online tee times, we posted about it on Facebook, and we sent an email to our database. We try our best to make sure nobody was surprised by it when they came out here so again we apologize for your experience. We hope you'll consider giving us another try soon.
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf in heaven

The day was perfect. Brilliant blue ocean, sunny, mid-60’s, no wind and good friends. Couldn’t ask for more...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Sounds like the perfect day! Join us for another round out here at The Links At Bodega Harbour again soon.
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