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Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
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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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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
A real gem at $125
Excellent conditions from tee boxes to the greens. A wide variety of holes with some incredible views on the back side. One weak par 3 but that’s my only gripe (besides not being able to play before 12 noon if you’re not a resort guest). Waited a long time to play here and can’t wait to return. Kudos to the entire team at CVR!!
Back Nine Is Special
Fun course but the real pleasure is the elevation changes and special views on the back nine
Fun day
Looked like a slow day, but was a lot of play with good pace.
Immaculate conditions
My first time playing this course and I was very impressed with the overall course conditions. Very lush, evenly and accurately maintained fairways, rough and greens.
Very hard to find any patch of dirt or poorly maintained grass. Greens were fabulous and extremely consistent. Beautiful surroundings.
I would recommend this course.
Go Play It!
Great course, beautiful views (especially on the back), always in fantastic shape, the club and staff are top notch. Go play it!
Great Value
This is a beautiful resort course that’s winds through the Carmel Hills. Fast greens, challenging hole a d spectacular views. Patio is great for drinks and a snack
Good Condition
Great Course, in really good condition
Having major staff issues in restaurant and bar but there is a restaurant on the 8th hole that is pretty good!
NO COURSE RANGER
Consequently, we didn't finish. Not good. Short par 70 and yet it took 2 hours and 15 minutes to play the front. We waited on every shot. The back side was more interesing by a long shot but I'll never know how it finished because it was pitch black by the time we got to 16.
Great Round
Holes 11-14 can be card wreckers. The wind came up the last 5 holes and it played a lot harder. Beautiful elevated tee boxes on the back nine. Staff in the pro shop super helpful.
Add to list if you go to Pebble Beach
During a recent bucket list trip to play Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill, we wanted to play a few other local courses. The caddie at Spyglass recommended Carmel Valley Ranch. It’s located in a gated golf community and is a beautiful and challenging course.
We played from the Lavender tees (5230 yards) to challenge ourselves but the forward tees are 4433 and would be challenging and fun too!
Lots of elevated tees and you quickly realized you need to play the slope on many holes. We played with a local who gave us tips on many holes.
The carts have gps, they give you towels and water in the cart. Nice driving range (balls provided) and a nice practice green.
Definitely go on GolfNow for a deal, otherwise it is expensive but w/the golf now deal we got it was a super value!
Carmel Valley Ranch
Conditions were great, pace was outstanding but it was very uncrowded. A few shots that were a little tricky if you haven’t been there before. I would most definitely play again.
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