Del Monte™ GC
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4.4
672 Reviews (672)
5 Stars
356
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
91.1%
Recommend this course
599 out of 672 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.5
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.2%
Recommend this course
95 out of 103 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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Reviews

4.4
672 Reviews (672)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 10
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Undulating Greens 15
Thick Rough 9
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 22
Locals 19
A Weekend Splurge 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
Near the Airport 18
Worth the Drive 15

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Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bit overpriced

Since I no longer have a Duke card $124 for golf with cart is too much. Conditions good, disappointed that the grill is closed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Playable

Although greens were punched recently, the rolled pretty well. Fairways a bit thin but overall not bad. Decent value for $80 hot deal but not at regular price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Average+, but enjoyed the day

First time playing Del Monte. Booked a walking rate - we brought our push carts, and found the course to be flat and easily walkable.

Upon arrival, was notified that the greens had recently been punched. They were very slow and bumpy. Would have been nice to have been given a heads-up during booking via Tee Off.

Everyone we encountered at the course was very helpful & friendly.

Agree with several observations made by previous reviewers:

-Lots of dry/bare areas between tee boxes and fairways. Did not affect playability, however.

-Greens were relatively small

Bunkers were plentiful, and in great condition with lots of sand!

Drove over from Modesto, where it was very hot. Weather was cool and breezy, a perfect respite from the hot Central Valley.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great Round of Golf

Good course. Good condition. Enjoyable walk through the Del Monte Forest!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Another fine day in Monterey, CA

First time at this course, and I heard this course is the oldest golf course in CA. Thus I wanted to play a round at least for once. Due to the drought situation, some part of the fairway and the natural hazard were in dirt. In my opinion, it was little too much..

The way how the course was arranged was a little mixed up, so we had to watch carefully not to get hit by a ball from other players.

Glad I played at this course for the first time. Not so sure if I would return to this course any time soon though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
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 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thoroughly enjoyed Del Monte

Played Del Monte for the second time after many years and I had forgotten what a beautiful setting it is.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An excellent day

It was a great day all around

I was paired up with two nice local gentleman who were helpful since it was my first time playing the course

the course was in great shape and the pace of play was good

the greens are in great condition and every putt tools true if not in

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good time, will come back again

First timer here. I had a really good time playing here. I’m a high handicap (20), but I had a blast here. Greens were smaller than I’m used to but the Course itself is pretty straightforward. Its pretty cool to have a course of historical significance in our backyard. Since Pebble is out of my prices and skill range, I definitely look forward to coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good day out

Played with two friends, great time in perfect weather. Restaurant was closed, other than that, great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

The course was beautiful. The fairways and greens were in great shape. Greens have a few surprises called undulations that added a bit of a challenge as well. There were a number of side areas and carries that were all browned out or barren altogether. Drought conditions I assume. Was quite the challenge for first timers but had a blast. We will definitely one back to this course as it was definitely worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a fun day

No driving range, incredibly slow pace of play, costs $50 extra for a cart on top of a pricey fee and holes so close together you risk getting hit with errant shots.

We quit after 16 holes....

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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