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4.7
405 Reviews (405)
5 Stars
288
4 Stars
95
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
4.4
97.3%
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387 out of 405 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
100.0%
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13 out of 13 reviews
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4.8
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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40 out of 40 reviews
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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.

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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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 - "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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
405 Reviews (405)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Scenic Back Nine

We’ll maintained course. Front 9 mostly flat. Back 9 has 5 holes on the hillsides. Would not recommend walking this course. Excellent course conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved it!

Possibly most immaculate course I’ve ever played. Perfect condition. Better than Spyglass. Helpful, friendly starter. Beautiful views with lots of deer and wild turkeys.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unaware of aeration

Besides not knowing the greens we’re aerated.. great course .. I know aeration is necessary..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Lack of disclosure

A huge disappointment. When i booked this time, there was NO indication of any course maintenance. Usually the golfnow website indicates this circumstance.

In addition, the back nine was closed, so one had to play the front nine twice. And it had the greens aerated and sanded probably one day before, so virtually unplayable. One of my playing companions quit after nine holes, just as i did. He too did not see anything about course maintenance when he booked the round.

Worse golf experience in years. Should have been told the condition of the course prior to booking. This is either a golf now error or course error in posting info on website. Will see if any accountability will be assumed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
3.0
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First Time Playing

Course is nice and well maintained. But was not notified when booking that the front nine was closed for aerification. Only back nine open and pace of play was really slow. Left before finishing 18 holes as it would have taken too long to enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must Visit if in Monterey

Definitely a must play in the area. Located about 20 minutes from the main stretch in Monterey, getting in is a little confusing. Once you arrive the clubhouse is very nice. The driving range leaves a little to be desired, during our visit it was mats only and it’s restricted to 200 yrds and under. Warm up area/range and carts were included with the greens fee. The course was in great shape! Surrounded by mountains and woven through neighborhoods and a vineyard, there is plenty to look at between shots. The fairways were perfect, the rough was tough but well kept. Greens rolled fast but true and there were some large greens/challenging pin placements during our visit. Definitely will be back on future visits to the area. I would highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely a blast

Loved every hole

Amazing views

Lots of wildlife!!

Deer including two bucks and wild turkeys

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very interesting course

We looked at the score card, distance from back tee is only 6100. But it’s very challenging to play, not to mention there are two holes that need to hit 200 yards carry to pass water hazard. This course has different challenges on different holes. Condition is very good, staffs are very nice. Also you may want to come early to practice at the range- it’s all grass and included

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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