Carmel Valley Ranch Resort in Carmel, California, USA

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Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.7

389 Reviews (389)

5 Stars

275

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.4

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.4

96.4%

Recommend this course

371 out of 389 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.9

28 Reviews (28)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.1

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.8

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.7

100.0%

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28 out of 28 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

50 Reviews (50)

5 Stars

4 Stars

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.7

98.0%

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49 out of 50 reviews

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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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Satellite Layout

Tees

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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

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

Course Details

Year Built 1981

Fairways Rye Grass

Greens T1 Bent Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Pete Dye (1981) Gene Bates (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes

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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2023 #6) (2021 #24) (2020 #15) (2019 #27) (2017 #21) (2016 #22)

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Reviews

4.7

389 Reviews (389)

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janaleejohnson

Played On 02/10/2024

Reviews 18

Handicap Don't know

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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tchunter44

Played On 02/12/2024

Reviews 5

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Excellent day on the course

Carmel Valley Ranch golf course is very nice, relatively flat on the front nine, then challenging topography on the back nine.

Course was wet from plenty of recent rain, but greens were FAST as ever. Nice sunshine and great day to be out playing golf.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Fair

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Denali1993

Played On 01/30/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Lots of construction noise

Great layout but cart paths take you around lots of noisy construction which compromises the course beauty

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

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artnight

Played On 01/13/2024

Reviews 24

5.0

Verified Purchaser

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bzgolf831

Played On 12/22/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap 20-24

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Awesome Course, Views!

Played here on 12/22...course was in perfect shape. Plush fairways, fast smooth greens, even tee boxes. My favorite course by far (under $100).

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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u6884637

Played On 12/24/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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danny831

Played On 11/20/2023

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314163487260

Played On 11/07/2023

Reviews 8

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u000001545303

Played On 11/10/2023

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great course and amazing friendly staff

Had a great round at Carmel Valley

Short but challenging

Staff was friendly

Would come again when in the area

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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valbuschor

Played On 11/05/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Always enjoy CVR!!! The people are great!, as well as the course!!!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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jbcutters1

Played On 11/06/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

1.0

Previously Played

Comment

dandawson

Played On 10/30/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great condition

Nice to play w someone who knows the course… #12 needs some explanation and /or go look at the green first!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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aureliohiguerajr

Played On 10/18/2023

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u339928031

Played On 10/19/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

The course was well laid out and maintained. The Check in process was easy. Staff were all friendly.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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szs

Played On 10/16/2023

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Beachneck

Played On 10/15/2023

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Excellent golfing experience!

This course is spectacular and worth the effort to get there if you’re considering a trip to Monterey. Fantastic scenery, fun layout for golfers of all levels from if playing from the correct tees, and meticulously manicured from the tee boxes through the greens. I only wish I lived closer so I could play more often. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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danny831

Played On 10/02/2023

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Awesome course!!

Course was in excellent shape and the staff was amazing! Challenging back-9 but the layout made it very enjoyable!

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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jjordanr

Played On 10/03/2023

Reviews 4

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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hiddenpond1

Played On 09/24/2023

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Beautiful challenging course

Challenging at all levels. Carmel Valley is a beautiful setting

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Kirky

Played On 09/22/2023

Reviews 3

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Beautiful course

Very enjoyable round of golf, from Proshop to starter to clubhouse. Everyone so friendly and helpful, lots of wildlife and fantastic views.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Photo submitted by Kirky on 09/23/2023

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FAQ

What is the address of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort?

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is located at One Old Ranch Rd, Carmel, California 93923, Monterey County.

Is Carmel Valley Ranch Resort open to the public?

Yes, Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is open to the public.

What year did Carmel Valley Ranch Resort open?

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort was built in 1981.

Who designed Carmel Valley Ranch Resort?

Pete Dye (1981) and Gene Bates (2006) are the architects of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort.

What type of grass does Carmel Valley Ranch Resort have?

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort has T1 Bent Grass greens and Rye Grass fairways.

What is the par of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

The par of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is 70.

What is the length of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

The length of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is 6117 yards.

What is the rating of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

The rating of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is 70.1.

What is the slope of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

The slope of Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is 131.

What are the course conditions at Carmel Valley Ranch Resort?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Carmel Valley Ranch Resort are excellent.

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