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4.7
280 Reviews (280)
5 Stars
223
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
89.0%
Recommend this course
251 out of 280 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6495 yards
Slope 141
Rating 72.5

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.7
280 Reviews (280)

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An Alister Mackenzie gem

Wow, what of course. They say that this was McKenzie’s favorite course and he designed Augusta and Cypress point. He even lived there on the sixth hole and it was cool to see his understated home.

This would rank in the top three public courses I’ve ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Nice Course

I had been wanting to play this historic course for many years and finally got a chance. It didn't disappoint. I would say it can be arduous to walk it if you're pushing a cart and it's 82 outside. Not complaining but that kicked my butt! Had a great time being paired up with another friendly player. Greens were fast but true, loved it.

I will say it's a bit overpriced. I don't quite get the public full price rate, perhaps it's real estate costs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top 5 All-Time

Awesome course, perfect condition, challenging but fair layout, friendly staff. although pricey definitely worth it compared to some of the other high price destination golf courses. Would definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A fully restored MacKenzie masterpiece

Pasatiempo is back and better than ever. The two-year restoration project, spearheaded by architect Jim Urbina and superintendent Justin Mandon, painstakingly stripped the greens to their core - the front nine first in 2023 and the back nine in 2024 - and rebuilt them to MacKenzie's original sizes and shapes from 1929. Poa annua has been replaced by Pure Distinction bentgrass that rolls better. The famous course was in the best shape I've ever seen it. The biggest changes on the back nine involved the greens of the two par 3s: the 142-yard 15th and 173-yard 18th. The wild, three-tiered 16th is still a hoot, although its slopes were tweaked to allow for more pin locations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

If you are wondering if this course is worth it, stop. It is. They could charge way more. They don’t need no -member play. We are all lucky to play it. Just pay up, say thank you, and ENJOY.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Must Play

We've been meaning to play Pasatiempo for a few years, but the course remodel delayed us. Fortunately, 2025 was the year! It's a great track! The greens had recently been punched and sanded, but they were still in really good condition. If you get above the hole...forget about it! As a threesome, we had 9 3-putts but that would have been considerable more if the greens were running faster. I'd definitely play here again. Post round drinks on the patio over looking the 18th green were amazing!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 11
3.0
First Time Playing

Tough greens

Luckily paired up with a member who played several times a week who could explain why the greens were rolling like they were. The rate I booked on GN was a walking rate and had to pay another $45 to use the riding cart. Crazy ridiculous charge. This was a one and done course for me. It wasn't as scenic as I though it was going to be.

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 162
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best courses you’ll ever play

Amazing course. Loved every hole. I put it up there with Cal Club, Olympic Club, Cordevalle and SF Golf Club. Those are tremendous courses and all private. My friend happily knocked this one off his bucket list. Great day, great golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Classic

Playing this course once is not enough. Great layout, tricky greens and very walkable make this a must play on all our Pebble Beach trips. Cost has creeped up over the years is the only negative.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine green is world class

I came back to play after the renovation. There is not much change for the front nine. The back nine green is heavily contoured and 18th green is also a multi-tiered green with added deep bunker at front. 18th hole can be a deciding hole for a lot competition. A must played course for golf lover.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Pasatiempo

Excited to play because of architect (MacKenzie) and history. A couple quirky holes, a good set of par threes, and #16 is unbelievable, esp. the green! a one and done oppotunity for me!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

Amazing course, amazing layout, amazing condition and stunningly amazing ocean views. Go play it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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