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4.6
732 Reviews (732)
5 Stars
464
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
94.9%
Recommend this course
695 out of 732 reviews
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4.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
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
732 Reviews (732)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Very scenic and fun to play. Would definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Oceanside gem

Enjoyed the beautiful views and challenge of a windy Oceanside course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best views and golf for the $

We drive 2.5 hr. It's worth it , try to come here 3-4 times a year

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

First time playing it. A lot of hidden views, but fun. Unique and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

wow

This course has the best views of any course that I've ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Views

Great views from anywhere on the course. Play only in good weather

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views

Love the course. The views are amazing.. The weather can make it more interesting, fog in the morning, windy in the afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Great view of ocean and challenging holes. Would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great views

today this coarse played beautiful . no wind sun shine great fairways greens rolled true just an awesome day at the bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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