Del Monte™ GC
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4.5
660 Reviews (660)
5 Stars
346
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
92.1%
Recommend this course
588 out of 660 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 reviews
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4.5
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.0%
Recommend this course
103 out of 112 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6356 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.6

Opened in 1897, Del Monte™ Golf Course is the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi. Designed by golf and polo enthusiast Charles Maud, this inland course boasts a meandering, hilly layout that has challenged golfers for more than a century.

It was the original host of the California State Amateur-still played on Del Monte's narrow, tree-lined fairways and small,well-protected greens-and continues to serve as one of the three courses on which the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational is played.

Adjacent to Del Monte™ Golf Course, the Del Monte Pavilion offers an inviting outdoor setting for any special event. Whether you are hosting a corporate outing or a tournament awards ceremony, all events are impeccably catered by the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

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Course Details

Year Built 1897
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Maud Tom Bendelow (1911)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2019 #12) (2017 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #9)
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4.5
660 Reviews (660)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sneaky Hard Course

I had done some research on the course before going. Host of big time amateur events I knew it would be challenging. Tee boxes are manicured to another level. Speaking of which when you’re looking out of the tee boxes down the fairway it looks WIDE open, don’t be fooled! Some spots are pretty tight and you’ll need to make sure of your yardage. They say you “play your game” but here you need to make sure you play the course’s “game”.

Staff is step above. My starter was Jose, he went above and beyond what you think you could get as far as “course knowledge”. The rest of the staff as well were what other places should strive for.

There are two Monterey’s. The first can be overcast/foggy with a slight offshore breeze that feels like winter. The second can be a sunny high 60’s to low 70’s where I challenge anyone to find a better spot in the world. I was lucky enough to get the second Monterey.

Overall the experience was phenomenal. I plan on getting a local membership so I can hone my game at one of the best courses in the state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible Conditions

Course was flooded in multiple fairways. I get it, it's been raining but other courses are dry. Overall conditions of the course are in rough shape. Save the money and visit Pines next door.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Cold windy round of golf

The weather was crazy. Very windy conditions and it also rained for a little bit. The course is playing well and the greens are still hard to read and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Presidents Day Round

The pro shop staff was friendly and the course was in great shape from tee to green. However, during our approach on the 17th, there were hotel guests congregating on the green and kids in the bunker. Overall had a fantastic time and finished the round in 2 hours and 50 mins.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

It was an awesome course. The only problem I had was that the tee times were delayed, and with some slow play, I was unable to finish the last 4 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Couldn’t play because of flu

I got the flu about two days before our golf tee time at old Delmonte. The other three golfers still played and had. A great round. Then I was notified I would be charged. I called golf now and asked for a refund but was denied saying that old Delmonte requested the payment. So I called Old Delmonte and they blamed it on GolfNow. They were not even close to being sold out and I would have played if at all possible.

Just upset and tired of the run around associated with online marketing. I have a business and would not charge if someone is sick for a cancellation.

Signed………. Another dissatisfied customer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

First time playing here. Course was very damp from recent rains. Ball plugged on drives, making it play much longer. Green complexes very challenging. Looking forward to coming back in June for a group tournament. Hopefully it will be back to normal conditions and warmer.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too wet and not good conditions

Course is a swamp from all the rain. Surprised they are open as fairways and rough cannot be mowed. Greens were best I have seen at Del Monte but if you can’t find your ball in fairways or rough it will be a long day. Over 5 hours and 30 minutes with all the search and rescue ball missions. Every hole you had to wait because of this.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is beautifully maintained. The staff was VERY accommodating and friendly. Unfortunately we played the day after a storm and the course was soaked (of course). When dry this course is beautiful!

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape!

Course is in great shape. Rumors of it being easy are inaccurate. 4 beast par 4s and 4 beast par 3s

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

I called to cancel my tee time because I was involved in an accident on my way to the course and the pro shop only cared that I don't cancel 72 hours in advance and made sure they received payment for my greens fee even though I didn't play. They never even asked if I was ok.

Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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