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4.6
720 Reviews (720)
5 Stars
454
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
95.7%
Recommend this course
683 out of 720 reviews
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4.6
7 Reviews (7)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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7 out of 7 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
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
720 Reviews (720)

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 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.
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bodega is always good

The weather was a bit windy, but totally playable. There are super hard holes, especially on the front. Greens were firm, good. Fairways were perfect. Just to nit pick a little, the traps are inconsistent. You don't really know what you have underneath the ball. Great layout, great condition, great location.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 03/22/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour! The wind can definitely be a factor but the challenge is always fun. Your kind words and feedback are much appreciated and we hope to see you out here again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best golf ever!!

From the moment you arrive you are greeted from the staff with a welcome and weather on the coast that was the amazing.

You should come and play this course to appreciate it. This is now my very favorite course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/22/2018:
Wow! What an amazing review. Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that we are now your favorite course. Be sure to Follow us on Facebook. We just shared your review! @BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Go. Play. It's Close Bay

I had played here only twice before and the course was perfect. It was One of a Kind, twice, and the best and purest golf experiences available anytime and anywhere. No different today. Really, to get a sunny and blue sky day with a little wind, we were spoiled to have the course to ourselves. Best coastal course for the $. With some wind against most holes on the back nine, course played long. Not a single thing out of place with this place, in, on, or around. 62 miles from East Bay, finished and got home in same time as local courses here. We won't be back...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/06/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour! We appreciate your kind words and we're glad to hear that you had some great weather to go along with a great golf course. We hope you come back again soon. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best golf deal of my life!

Bodega never fails to impress me. I’ve played this course for years but it never gets old. The course was about as perfect as I have ever seen it and for 18$ with a hot deal it’s impossible to beat. Don’t let the hills and houses intimidate you, it’s a great layout that offers you a solid challenge along with many chances to score. I picked a perfect day with clear skies and only about 10 mph in the wind department but even with a breeze and some coastal fog, this course is a hidden gem. With brand new carts featuring the latest GPS, a staff that is always there to help you out and views for miles of our beautiful coastline, I take advantage of every chance I get to play this golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/06/2018:
Wow, what an amazing review! Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words about our golf course to other golfers. We couldn't be more thrilled to hear that you consider Bodega Harbour the best golf deal of your life! Come back again soon, Anthony.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best views available and great golf course

If you can catch a good rate on a sunny day with no wind this course is as good as it gets. The views of the coast are unbeatable and the course is very challenging but fun. It’s tough to avoid heavy winds or cold weather but it’s nice to have to switch up your game to play strategical. The staff is very friendly and I’ve never had a problem with the pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/21/2018:
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and kind words about our golf course. Next time you play out here be sure to take some pictures of the great views and share them on our Facebook Page! @BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

great round

Had a great time a Bodega Bay! good course with great views, and service. I would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/21/2018:
Thank you for your kind words and 5 stars. We appreciate you recommending our golf course to others. Be sure to book another round soon! #BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

I’m from southern ca so playing by the beach down there would cost an arm and a leg. This course was a BARGAIN. The staff was great. The course was beautiful. The views from the course were awesome. I will definitely be recommending this course to anyone that asks me which course to play in northern ca. Thanks for great day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/21/2018:
Awesome! We couldn't be more excited to hear how much you enjoyed your day out here at The Links At Bodega Harbour. Next time you're in the area be sure to stop by for another round. Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/15/2018:
Thanks for the 5 stars! Come back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day at the Harbour

We had a good day at Bodega Harbour GC. The weather was good and the greens rolled fast. The back nine was a bit slow because of one group that should have been goosed on by the staff. Otherwise terrific value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/15/2018:
Thanks for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour! We apologize if the pace of play on the back nine took away from the overall enjoyment of the round but it sounds like you still had a great day on the links! Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials. See you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and challenging

Awesome views and a challenging course. Great Day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/13/2018:
Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad you enjoyed the views as much as we do. Book another tee time with us soon.
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