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Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

One Old Ranch Rd, Carmel, California 93923, Monterey County
(831) 574-1820, (855) 687-7262
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4.8
409 Reviews
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At Carmel Valley Ranch, blue sky and bright sun are the norm. Courtesy of Carmel Valley Ranch/Joann Dost
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort - hole 14
The natural setting on Carmel Valley Ranch's back nine brings one very close to nature. Courtesy of Carmel Valley Ranch/Joann Dost
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort - hole 18
Carmel Valley Ranch's elevation changes and views are dramatic. Courtesy of Carmel Valley Ranch/Joann Dost
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
A view from Carmel Valley Ranch Resort.
Carmel Valley Ranch
A view from Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
Carmel Valley Ranch
A view from Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 6117 yds
Rating 70.1
Slope 131
Type Private/Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes

Food & Beverage

Cafe
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Spa
Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness
Tennis
Year Built 1981
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Pete Dye (1981) Gene Bates (2006)

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4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 409 reviews
98.9%
Recommend
409
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.7
  • Value
    4.5
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    4.5
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 15
Bunkers 13
Water Hazards 10
Best For:
A Weekend Splurge 14
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Advanced Golfers 10
Location is:
At a Resort 16
Worth the Drive 13

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Golfer Reviews

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billet22
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Carmel Valley Golf

Enjoyed the course and the layout. Lots of elevation changes, was in great shape and greens nice. Had a great time with my family 👏⛳️🏌️‍♂️

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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hank2987
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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dc299981678
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great track

Always a pleasure to play here. The choice of tees make it fun for everyone

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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badesha26
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course

Holes 10-15 were challenging, due to mountain terrain but overall nice course, nice conditions and friendly staff, Worth the money

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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-1785176617
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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-1785176617
Reviews 45
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000006229959
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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derekdev
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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blakehathcoat
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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BDubb
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding Facility

Awesome course. Everything is top notch. I could play here everyday of my life.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000004178611
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, great condition and good greens. Nice staff.

My only criticism would be allowing 5somes to play. It slows things down to a crawl.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162852757
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Track

Course is in great shape. Deer everywhere on the back 9. Greens were slick.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u820684310
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cali trip

Great course, good rental clubs, did 18 holes in 3-1/2 hours. Good food , excellent staff

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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nancyyytran
Reviews 10
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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nancyyytran
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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valencia7
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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mikew148
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome conditions even after a rainy day.

We had a lot of rain the day before we played and thought the course might be a bit sloppy. It was not. There was standing water in some bunkers but we expected that after a heavy rain. Had a great day with my son in a fabulous track!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002793525
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

Short but challenging. Loved the views on the back nine.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314163511765
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a beautiful course

my 12 year old son and I had a blast playing CVR! We are from MN and play a lot of golf and were soooo impressed with the staff, course layout and the condition of the course. The greens were rolling to at least an 11 or 12, which was so fun. the back 9 which was through the rolling hills of CVR was breathtaking. the Pro Shop was very welcoming as well. We'll definitely be playing CVR again when we travel back to the central CA coast.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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runthebaseline
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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