Del Monte Golf Course

I played twilight to keep fees down. A great value considering some of the green fees in the area. Nice course, great facility, great lay out. A lot of history. Classic design. I think the cart was brand new. no GPS but yardage markers everywhere. I loved it. I'll be back.

Always loved this course now that it's on golf now it should be more accessible at value prices. The course conditions and staff are what you would expect from a course in the pebble beach system,excellent. Really enjoyed the day because the course was empty on Wednesday because all the locals play in the twilight tournament at 3 so this might be an ideal day to sneak away from work.

Del Monte - the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi - often gets left off the rotation when golfers visit Pebble Beach Resorts. It isn't located on the resort's main footprint, and therefore, isn't on the water like Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay and Spyglass Hill. But it also costs half as much to play and is kept in good condition. It's a hoot to play, roaming through a neighborhood adjacent to a Hyatt hotel. Since the routing maxes out at 6,300 yards, it's a more relaxing round that takes less time to play. It's not easy, by any means. The bunkers have steep edges. Many of the holes feature a subtle charm. Maybe there's a nice dogleg or elevated green or semi-blind tee shot to keep things interesting. It's hard to walk off Del Monte without smiling.

Go back in time and play a course the way golf was meant to be played - fast and enjoyable. Del Monte Golf Course, built in 1897, is a hidden gem in downtown Monterey that I have been playing since 1994 when I moved to the area. The staff is always friendly, course always in great shape and pace of play is phenomenal. I would recommend playing Del Monte on any trip to the Monterey Peninsula.