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4.8
284 Reviews (284)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
93.4%
Recommend this course
255 out of 284 reviews
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4.9
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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0
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0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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9 out of 9 reviews
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4.7
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
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17 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pasatiempo's recent restoration rebuilt greens to MacKenzie's original 1929 designs, with bentgrass surfaces that consistently impress recent golfers with their speed and true roll. The challenging layout, friendly staff, and post-round patio overlooking the 18th green make this a bucket-list-worthy public course.

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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Reviews

4.8
284 Reviews (284)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 17
Undulating Greens 17
Elevation Changes 15
This course/club is great for:
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 16
A Weekend Splurge 14
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Pasa- Heaven on earth!

Pasatiempo is absolutely the hidden gem compared to the Monterey Peninsula. The Alistair McKenzie design and greens are probably the closest I will be to playing conditions similar to Augusta. Greens are perfect and challenging and a huge premium on accuracy. I play here every time I am in the area and get rewarded each time. Perfect course and climate. My only issue yesterday was about a 5 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pasatiempo is ranked high for a reason!

The Pasatiempo Golf Club is a must play if you're in Northern California. The fairways and greens are in great shape!. The staff was very friendly and vert helpful! I will play this course again when I return back to the Monterey Peninsula! Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

scecial treat

my son and i treated ourselevs to a happy new year. the price is out of our normal league. but the course is so really nice, as well as the staff. we really enjoyed the layout and the greens. the course is fair and not gimmicky.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely perfect

After hearing so many great things about this course I finally had to try it myself. The whole of the staff was extremely welcoming right from the beginning. I was paired with a member whip was very helpful in guiding me around this masterpiece. The course is in wonderful condition and I couldn’t recommend more highly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wosrt green condition.

Over priced golf course and on the day I played, the course was worst condition ever according to the members who I played with.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced, unfortunately

I know this is somehow ranked among the very best semi-private courses in the country but it is definitely not worth the money we paid. When we arrived at 8:30 am the grill was not open and there was no food or drinks available aside from some free granola bars. Practice area was nice with a large green and chipping area and a driving range located down along the first hole. Conditions were excellent and the greens were rolling great. The layout is definitely challenging with nice elevation changes but in the end its just a well conditioned public course running through a nice neighborhood. I understand that being an Alister McKenzie design adds to the price but we would not go back and play it again. We have played several of the top ten public courses in the country. All were expensive and so far this is the only one we felt was not worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Is it a crime to say that it is OVERPRICE for an AVERAGE COURSE?

I play golf three times a week at multiple country clubs and play golf for work while I travel around the world. I will simply say that I had much bigger expectations and it's also overpriced. Most likely overrated. It was on the bucket list and now that it's done I shall move on.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Poor Maintenance

Played here many times and it's been fantastic. However, this time the maintenance left a lot to be desired. Grass clipping on all fairways and greens were really bad.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow greens…disappointing

I was pumped to play Pasa again (it’s been 5+ years). Gotta say I was really disappointed. Same great layout but the greens were running like 8 and the course was pretty beat up. No more ProV1’s at the chipping range. $55 for two doubles at the turn. Disappointed to say the least, especially for that greens fee.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nicest course in Bay Area

The course is beautiful and challenging. The greens are the best I’ve played in Northern California. The fairway and rough are plush without any weeds or bare spots.

Today was cart path only which is extremely frustrating. Sometimes I would have to carry 4 &5 clubs because I wasn’t sure where my ball was or the lie I had.

Playing with someone who knows the course is crucial. Looking forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome.

Played this course about 10 times and absolutely love it. Really challenging and superb maintenance. Very friendly staff especially the starter Robert. Will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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