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Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
285
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Carmel Valley Ranch delivers a thoughtfully designed layout with memorable back-nine holes, top-notch conditions, and a smooth pace of play. Welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities consistently make this a must-play destination worth returning to year after year.
About
Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Par 70
Length 6117 yards
Slope 131
Rating 70.1
Back along Snively’s Ridge on the eastern boundary of the Santa Lucia Preserve is a spot that is one of the great luxury getaways in the USA. It’s called Carmel Valley Ranch, and its Pete Dye par-70 layout is a very playable golf course that was voted one of the Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses in the country by Golf for Women’s Magazine.
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Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6117 yards | 70.1 | 131 |
| White | 70 | 5664 yards | 67.9 | 126 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5664 yards | 72.9 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 5230 yards | 70.8 | 129 |
| Red | 70 | 5169 yards | 65.7 | 121 |
| Gold | 70 | 4433 yards | 62.3 | 113 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 4433 yards | 66.2 | 114 |
Scorecard for Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown M: 70.3/130 W: 75.9/137 | 341 | 293 | 340 | 397 | 151 | 532 | 118 | 375 | 375 | 2922 | 454 | 426 | 394 | 141 | 340 | 411 | 226 | 359 | 444 | 3195 | 6117 |
| Tournament M: 69.2/128 | 341 | 293 | 340 | 310 | 151 | 532 | 118 | 375 | 375 | 2835 | 454 | 396 | 394 | 141 | 340 | 411 | 180 | 359 | 405 | 3080 | 5915 |
| Orange M: 67.9/125 W: 73.4/132 | 325 | 281 | 332 | 310 | 141 | 487 | 105 | 362 | 351 | 2694 | 429 | 396 | 378 | 134 | 330 | 395 | 180 | 323 | 405 | 2970 | 5664 |
| Lavender M: 66.2/120 W: 71.0/127 | 325 | 269 | 323 | 289 | 120 | 456 | 97 | 354 | 336 | 2569 | 398 | 354 | 343 | 118 | 280 | 391 | 144 | 294 | 339 | 2661 | 5230 |
| Lavender/White M: 64.0/112 W: 68.2/121 | 325 | 269 | 323 | 248 | 103 | 417 | 97 | 312 | 336 | 2430 | 398 | 300 | 279 | 118 | 188 | 284 | 144 | 294 | 318 | 2323 | 4753 |
| White M: 62.8/108 W: 66.5/116 | 278 | 240 | 297 | 248 | 103 | 417 | 70 | 312 | 260 | 2225 | 359 | 300 | 279 | 116 | 188 | 284 | 104 | 260 | 318 | 2208 | 4433 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 |
Hot Deals at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
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Course Details
Year Built 1981
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Food & Beverage
Cafe, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Spa, Locker RoomsAvailable Sports
Fitness, Tennis
Reviews
4.7
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Kirky on 09/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u000005320053 on 09/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u000005320053 on 09/08/2023
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Deceiving tee shot! Photo submitted by u000005748319 on 04/25/2021
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 09/19/2019
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 09/19/2019
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 09/19/2019
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Par 3 Photo submitted by dirtcakes on 06/17/2019
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Hole No. 9 Photo submitted by u857218100 on 04/23/2018
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13th Tee box Photo submitted by Michael2920799 on 09/06/2015
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11th tee box Photo submitted by Michael2920799 on 09/06/2015
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view from tee box Photo submitted by annek1614 on 07/06/2015
I Recommend This Course
A Special Dye
Great design by Pete Dye with dramatic elevation changes and unparalleled beauty. Course conditions were perfect.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Fun round in honor of all moms
Great weather but windy. Course in great shape and green slick but fair. I birdied 12th hole with sandy save from the uphill fairway bunker with a 2 foot putt. A miracle Sunday!!
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On 04/18/2026
Reviews 23
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Not my best time at this course
I've been playing this course for 40 years, and this was probably my least enjoyable round. The cuts around the greens were often such that it was impossible to discern the edge of the green.
There was a lot of maintenance going on - a temporary green, and many areas where work was being done, but were unmarked as GUR.
Given this, I'd have expected a discount on the green fees at least.
I'll go back, because i do love this course, but this was a bit of a letdown.
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On 03/20/2026
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Wow, just wow.
Belong to a great country club (Tulsa Country Club) that's well kept and challenging. Love finding places like CVR. Stunning scenery, well groomed, not crazy difficult, yet very challenging. Staff was good/polite.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Heavy gusts with stunning views
This course is best for all golf enthusiasts beginner or not who enjoy immaculate greens and unique layouts offered along each hole.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Fabulous Experience
Facilities and staff were terrific! Course was in excellent shape and pace of play was perfect!
A real gem! I’d highly recommend.
Bill
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 08/24/2025
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Such a fun course!
I loved playing here. About 6200 from the tips and back 9 tee off shots make you think twice.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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