Pasatiempo Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
About
This classic golf course is arguably one of the top venues in the country. Pasatiempo was certainly one of designer Alister MacKenzie's favorites. The legendary architect made his home off the par-5 sixth hole and regarded the difficult, uphill 16th as one of the best par 4s ever designed by him or anyone else. To make it even better, the golf club embarked on a two-year restoration project headed up by Tom Doak. The result was nothing less than spectacular as bunkers and greens were to returned original specifications with modern turf and drainage technology. With its great design and elevation changes, Pasatiempo Golf Club plays much longer than its yardage and will test good players. The back nine is particularly strong, perhaps as good as any in the country.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 70 | 6495 yards | 72.5 | 141 |
| Gold/White Combo | 70 | 6222 yards | 71.3 | 135 |
| White | 70 | 6093 yards | 70.8 | 134 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6093 yards | 75.8 | 142 |
| White/Green Combo | 70 | 5780 yards | 69.5 | 133 |
| Green | 70 | 5595 yards | 68.5 | 132 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5595 yards | 73.3 | 135 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5577 yards | 73.3 | 135 |
| Green/Hollins Combo | 70 | 4772 yards | 65.1 | 123 |
| Green/Hollins Combo (W) | 72 | 4772 yards | 69.4 | 122 |
| Hollins (W) | 72 | 4438 yards | 67.2 | 117 |
| Hollins | 70 | 4438 yards | 63.2 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.8/144 | 458 | 430 | 222 | 378 | 190 | 567 | 347 | 176 | 492 | 3260 | 437 | 390 | 371 | 532 | 426 | 142 | 392 | 372 | 173 | 3235 | 6495 |
| White M: 71.6/132 W: 76.4/150 | 440 | 403 | 200 | 360 | 172 | 510 | 335 | 158 | 471 | 3049 | 437 | 377 | 371 | 484 | 382 | 120 | 367 | 361 | 145 | 3044 | 6093 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u1740263 on 11/27/2020
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235 yard uphill beast of a par 3 Photo submitted by EFtpVlw5VMJBQcEri4Jw on 09/28/2020
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Prob the toughest and longest par 4 under 400 yards Photo submitted by EFtpVlw5VMJBQcEri4Jw on 09/28/2020
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The tee shot on the 10th is the perfect way to start the back nine. Photo submitted by greebs on 07/20/2020
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The 11th is a TOUGH par-4 with great elevation and a false fronted green. Use enough club! Photo submitted by greebs on 07/20/2020
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Yes, the 18th is a par-3. Get over it, and enjoy yet another perfect hole to finish your round. Photo submitted by greebs on 07/20/2020
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Hole #13 Photo submitted by Thegr8t1 on 01/21/2020
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Hole #3 Photo submitted by Thegr8t1 on 01/21/2020
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9th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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10th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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18th tee Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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16th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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13th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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15th Tee Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by Daviddevere on 09/16/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Par-3 eighth hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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The par-4 14th. A great example of what makes this course special. Notice the hillocks and hummocks on the left side of the fairway. Otherwise, this would be a mundane hole, but this addition collects tee shots and makes the approach interesting. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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Makenzie called the par-4 16th the greatest two-shotter in the world, largely due to the three-tiered green. No room for error long, short or right. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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The par-4 seventh, an excellent example of the course's hallmark bunkering. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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The seemingly simple par-3 15th, which is actually a beguiling hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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From behind the 11th green, one of the most difficult par 4s I've ever played. Requires two-to-three clubs up on approach. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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Hole Number 6 where Dr. Mackenzie had his house. Photo submitted by mscheelar on 07/10/2017
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#3 Par 3 around 200 yards Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#11 Par 4 with a forced carry Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#16 Blind tee shot Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#16 approach shot to a 3-tiered green with the pin tucked in the far back Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#13 Alister Mackenzie's signature bunkering on the par 5 Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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View from the Hollins House Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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The round begins with a bang from the first tee. Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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par-3 15th Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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Par-3 8th Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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par-5 13th Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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8th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
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11th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
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16th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
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18th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
Back nine only
Back nine only, had to play it twice, due to front nine being closed down.
Paid 515.00 for two, back nine only.
Played on a wet & windy day. Standing water on fairways & many greens after the atmospheric river weather had passed through. Still enjoyed a very challenging round of golf. $40 per person for cart (with no golf bag cover for rain) was very steep adder to golf pricing
Awesome
I’ve been coming to Pasatiempo since I played junior golf in the 70’s (ok I’m an old) The course is one of my favorites in the world and never has once left me disappointed. I have recommended it to so many friends playing the Pebble Beach area and everyone of them has come back marveling at the layout and conditions. It’s not to be missed if you are in the area
Back nine only
The back nine holes were open. Front nine is closed.
WOW!
What a course. This has been on my bucket list for a while and Im glad I made it out here. What an amazing course. The greens - WOW! Its pricey for sure, but play it once - youll be hooked. I live on the other side of the country, but if Im ever back, I will be coming back!
Nice course conditions. Pretty good layout. I walked and it was a decent walking course. Greens were in great shape. Not sure if I would pay $350 but definitely worth checking out once. A lot of blind tee shots. Accurate tee shots pays off and being on the right tier on the greens.
Never disappoints
My favorite course never disappoints. Drove from Tahoe just for a day trip to play 18, turned around and went home after. Love this course.
Great Deal
Course had just completed an aerating but it was hardly noticeable given it wasn’t a plugging effort. Course was in good shape and the rough was fairly long. Still need to do something about the crossover from 12 to 14 as there is a hold up if the timing is right and players coming down on 12 interfere with those teeing off on 14. Even a sign telling those on 12 to help the speed of play by not holding those teeing off of 13.
Very difficult course
I knew before teeing it up that this was going to be a real challenge. First time players need to keep this in mind.
Amazing conditions and great test of golf
Rated as one of the best courses in US Pasatiempo does not disappoint. Strategy is key here especially on your approach shots. You need to hit to specific parts of the green to even have a chance at 2 putting. If playing this course come early and practice on their putting and chipping greens, it will totally pay off. For example if you are above the hole on certain greens you have no chance at 2 putting, your first putt will roll off the green and you must chip back. It's an excellent test of golf and a very humbling experience. Its a short course but long hitters cannot really overpower this course. Accuracy is placed at high premium here.
What;'s your point? The course is undergoing a well-publicized rennovations the green complexes. This fact is hihglighted on the club's website. Regardless, you got to play the most iconic holes on the course twice at a significant discoumt to the 18-hole rate as of Spring 2023. 3 star rating? C'mon, man! We all know you were ball-in-pocket on holes No. 11 and No. 16. Forget about it! Pasatiempo is a masterpiece Why don't you come back in 2024 to play the full course after the renno is complete? Then you can pay full freight, which will probablly be $400+per man, or~$3.85/stroke in your case (not incl tax).