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4.6
720 Reviews (720)
5 Stars
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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%
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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
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.4%
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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
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track!

First time here, I was really impressed. Granted, the weather was incredible, but the course was a fun layout in very good condition. A nice mix of challenging and getable holes. Staff was friendly, had a delicious egg sandwich at the turn, look forward to returning, cheers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/13/2018:
Thanks for joining us out here at The Links At Bodega Harbour! We're glad to hear that we made a good first impression on you. Come back again soon! Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials. @BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course is very challenging. It was in great shape.. will play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/13/2018:
Awesome! Thanks for your review. See you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love Bodega Harbour Links

Played Saturday Feb 3rd. Have played here about 30 times over the years and have never been disappointed. Play was slow for some reason this time. The course is great. It is a fun layout, no two holes are similar. The greens are very tricky. Love the rolling terrain of the fairways on the front 9. Great value for the money. Head pro and staff are really nice and accommodating. For the middle of winter, I thought the course was in pretty good shape. They made the course a littler easier over the years. Some traps were removed and some reduced in size. I love this place - see the ocean from every single hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/08/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links At Bodega Harbour many times over the years! We are very appreciative of you taking the time to write this great review as well. We shared your review on our Facebook Page. Go check it out! @BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/30/2018:
Thanks for the 4 stars! @BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic views

Great course . Challenging at times weather was good clear almost no wind.little wet, greens were ran pretty fast I'll be back soon.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/29/2018:
Thanks for playing The Links at Bodega Harbour! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your day out on the course and had some golf-friendly weather as well. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unknown conditions

I play golf at least twice a week with 2-3 foursomes. 16 handicap, although bodega is a well kept course, it plays like two different nines. The main reason I don’t play more often is the uncertainty surrounding the weather. Played yesterday cold n windy. 49 front 45 back. Played with winter gloves n knit hat. Forecast was for mid 60’s. Not my cup of tea.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Thank you for playing The Links at Bodega Harbour! We apologize if the weather was less than ideal during your most recent round. As the weather continues to get warmer over the next couple weeks we hope to see you out here again.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Thanks for recommending our golf course to others! Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials. @BodegaGolf
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Every hole has an amazing view of the Bay and ocean. Beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/18/2018:
We couldn't agree more! Thank you for your 5-star review. Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surf and Turf

This course offers a round that can challenge all the skills. Emphasizes course management. To score well especially demands proper placement in fairways and greens. The spectacular setting alongside ocean, marshes and dunes creates an aesthetic experience. Average golfers should bring a good supply of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Thank you for spending a part of your day with us at The Links at Bodega Harbour! We're very lucky to have to such a wonderful location alongside the ocean and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing views. Book another tee time with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Weather and staff were amazing. We played Best Ball because my daughter and I had not played for some time and did not want to hold up other golfers. My husband was the better golfer so normally we chose his ball to hit from.

I highly recommend this course!

Husbands comment - Currently trying to locate Golf Clubs that know how to hit the ball in the fairway and greens and a ball that knows how to "Just Go In The Hole"

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Thanks for playing The Links at Bodega Harbour! We're glad to hear that you and your family had a great time. I think every golfer in the world is trying to locate those same golf clubs your husband is looking for! Come back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The links Bodega Bay is best course

Everything layout course are full green fairway to green excellent course and sand trap very soft perfect also

Best view all over course and ocean nice picture beautiful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/11/2017:
Hello, thank you for reviewing us, The Links at Bodega Harbour in the San Francisco area, and for the 5 stars. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your recent round with us, as well as the course conditions and views. We greatly appreciate your feedback and hope we can continue to provide you with great golf experiences in the future. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we can't wait to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
California Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mixed thoughts, could have been amazing

For starters, the Links at Bodega Harbour is a phenomenal piece of land. Most holes have gorgeous ocean views, and RTJ2 did a tremendous job laying out the course so that you could see the ocean from most tees. For land and layout, this place is as good as most anywhere in the country. Sand traps were in very good shape, fairways were nice. Some of the holes are really really nice. 7 is a really nice long par 3 that's well guarded with bunkers, 15 is a downhill reachable par 5. Water does not come into play on any of the holes.

Tees were uneven at times, tee markers didn't always line up with the direction you wanted to hit, and there were some blind shots that needed more guidance than was given.I had no idea what to do on the 5th tee - the sign by the blue tees makes it look like you're supposed to keep the ball left when the hole goes right. Pin placement today was awkward, the greens are pretty big, and many of the holes were really close to the edge of the greens. Particularly on hole 2, the front of the green was pretty choppy, the fringe wasn't nice there, and maybe the hole was 3 yards on to the green. It seemed like a really weird choice. Some greens seemed faster than others, not sure if maybe I just missed a break or something, but it didn't seem consistent across the course.

There's no range, and staff wasn't particularly helpful or friendly. With some upgrades, this could be a 5 rating, but in its current state, it's between a 3 and 4.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/11/2017:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, The Links at Bodega Harbour, and for the 3 stars. We greatly appreciate your specific feedback regarding the tees and conditions of the greens as we strive to make improvements for your future experience with us. We're very sorry to hear you may not have had the best experience with our staff, and we hope you will notice improvements regarding this matter as well. However, we're glad you enjoyed our course layout and views, and we hope these contributed to an overall great round. Thank you for choosing to golf with us in the San Francisco area, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Great staff and atmosphere. Love this course, lots of character and variety.

The views of the Pacific make this a special place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Epic day

One of those rare days with very little wind.. course was in great shape and the sun was shinning! Couldn't ask for a better day of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Great Day at the Beach!

Weather can be challenging in this part of California, but we enjoyed a perfect day which allowed us to enjoy a great course.

The course is challenging and the views are spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

7:50 t time out the sun right in our eyes first two holes but after that the course was fantastic.

Definitely target golf on most holes but short enough to make that doable.

I am sure wind can be brutal but it was easy on us -

16 and 17 off track holes were a great change of pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day out!

Wonderful staff to help celebrate my father's 80th birthday. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredible Links Course

The course was so gorgeous, waiting on the group ahead of us was not an issue! We loved the views from each hole, saw a variety of animals & birds. Holes 16 & 17 were a delightful surprise! The vistas were breathtaking. What a pleaaant, happy experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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