The Links At Bodega Harbour
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 | 6284 yards | 71.8 | 131 |
| Blue | 70 | 5892 yards | 70.0 | 124 |
| White | 70 | 5465 yards | 68.3 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 4887 yards | 65.3 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.8/131 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: 70.0/124 W: 75.3/135 | 383 | 312 | 189 | 376 | 498 | 151 | 183 | 472 | 300 | 2864 | 307 | 389 | 174 | 385 | 432 | 502 | 286 | 150 | 403 | 3028 | 5892 |
| White M: 68.3/121 W: 73.1/127 | 368 | 294 | 175 | 361 | 482 | 137 | 148 | 431 | 283 | 2679 | 290 | 360 | 148 | 375 | 404 | 475 | 262 | 137 | 335 | 2786 | 5465 |
| Gold Long M: 65.3/117 W: 71.0/119 | 283 | 250 | 133 | 293 | 434 | 86 | 128 | 419 | 265 | 2291 | 267 | 343 | 116 | 354 | 401 | 452 | 252 | 88 | 323 | 2596 | 4887 |
| Gold Short M: 64.8/115 W: 69.1/117 | 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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The greens definitely get your attention
This is a fun course to play. While it's challenging, it presents great opportunity for thoughtful play. The scenery can't be topped. The employees are friendly and welcomiing.
Great Day
Beautiful views of the ocean the course was in good shape and challenging wind can be a factor. The last 3 holes are interesting and a creative design. Was fortunate to have a great 70 degree clear sunny day.
Great Course
Very scenic and fun to play. Would definitely play again
Oceanside gem
Enjoyed the beautiful views and challenge of a windy Oceanside course.
Best views and golf for the $
We drive 2.5 hr. It's worth it , try to come here 3-4 times a year
Beautiful course but tee times need to be spaced out.
Staff was very nice and helpful. The course it gorgeous with beautiful views on almost every hole. However, we stayed in a home owned by friends on the first tee and every day, all day long, there were people on the green with people waiting mid fairway and people waiting on the tee. Consequently, when we played we waited on the group ahead all day and the group behind waited on us as there was nowhere to go. I believe the course could command higher fees but space the tee times out so people could enjoy the game, the scenery and have a decent pace of play. They should have someone on the first tee and when they see people who set up on the championship tees who drive less then 200 yards they should move them up. I see this on courses all the time and have been to two courses that either choose the tee based on your handicap or your first drive for you. Courses really need to start pushing the tee it forward program and move people that it takes three or four shots to get to the green in regulation on a par four to move up. I watched guys all day play of the black tees then hack up the fairway to get bogeys, doubles, triples, etc.
Tough Course
For anyone over a 12 or so handicap your going to have lots of trouble here. If your just into the scenery and experience your money is well spent.
wow
This course has the best views of any course that I've ever played.
Views
Great views from anywhere on the course. Play only in good weather
Great views
Love the course. The views are amazing.. The weather can make it more interesting, fog in the morning, windy in the afternoon.
About half the holes excellent, other half almost unfair due to difficult terrain
First 5-6 holes are not fun at all, due to the challenging terrain - severe uphill with steep fall offs, followed by severe downhill and fall-offs. Requires detail knowledge of course, hitting landing zones and hitting accurate shots. Mid 9-10 holes are quite terrific. Weather was excellent when I played, but could be challenging if fog and windy given seaside location.
Very slow play given the unusual terrain and difficulty. I would only go back on a warm, sunny and windless day. Views can be extraordinary.
A must play
Course was in great shape with ocean views for every hole (I think!). If it's your first time, you should power cart it as the front nine is pretty hilly. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
Great Views
Love it! Awesome views, 3 holes on the ocean!, tough course, crazy wind at times, but I want to comeback already! Bodega Bay is our little piece of golf heaven.
Rob White
Mid June Wind
We played on June 12--clear skies, low 60's, but very windy--gusts up to 50 mph. Very tiring trying to play in that wind. We have played at other times of the year and not had as much wind--there is always some, but nothing like we had this time!
Wasn't in as good condition as I remembered from the last time playing there.
Extremely windy, very slow play, must have been because of the holiday. Greens needed some more attention.
Best golf value in Bay Area
Although it is out of the way, the diversity and beauty of the course make the trip worthwhile. The re-done greens are fast, but put true, and the elevation changes are very challenging. Play the course in the AM unless you can play a knock down driver. Bring layers. It was 68 and calm when we started, and turned to foggy and howling by end of the round. Several of the back nine holes are into the teeth of the prevailing wind, with OB on either side. No need to go to Oregon if you like this kind of abuse, or a sea lion serenade.
Fish and chips at the bar are excellent and the staff are always friendly. View can't be beat.
great views
today this coarse played beautiful . no wind sun shine great fairways greens rolled true just an awesome day at the bay.
Fun Course
I thought the course was obviously beautiful at this time of the year and the weather held up nicely while we played. Love the challenge of the layout and didn't hit a single house!
I was a little shocked at the 16th and 17th hole, but it was a fun day and a lot of fun for both of us. I would definitely recommend this course.