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4.4
1224 Reviews (1224)
5 Stars
590
4 Stars
511
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
95.4%
Recommend this course
1179 out of 1224 reviews
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4.5
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.7%
Recommend this course
29 out of 30 reviews
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4.5
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.8%
Recommend this course
68 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently well-maintained fairways and fast greens make this course a reliable choice for golfers seeking excellent conditions. The layout offers enough challenge to keep rounds engaging, all at a price that delivers strong value.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Military
Par 69
Length 5629 yards
Slope 114
Rating 66.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens T-1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Muir Graves (1963) Marc Messier (2009) Kevin Tucker (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
1224 Reviews (1224)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 65
Patio Dining 32
Brunch 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 56
Water Hazards 56
Undulating Greens 42
This course/club is great for:
Locals 90
Walkers 90
Seniors 84
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 91
Convenient to the City 90
Near Local Attractions 57

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course for fairly new golfers

My wife and I are relatively new to golf and this was our first "18" hole experience. We played on a weekday morning at 8:30. The staff was very friendly. The course was in great shape and well marked, plus the carts have maps and rangefinders on them. We played at our pace, which was unhurried and by the time we got to the back nine, we were almost alone. Folks playing the course were also very friendly. Overall, it was an excellent experience and we'd do it again next time we're in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is an easy one.

Not a bad course for a par 69. There are some challenges but overall not too tough. Very little elevation changes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Monterey Pines

Nice course layout, beautiful greens, fairways bare in a few places, club house personnel nice

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value!

Course was in great shape and greens were exceptional! Go play it!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Monterey Pines Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

fun walking course

We played hickory sticks from the whites.
Not a long course, but the layout and design is
interesting. We enjoyed the afternoon.

Staff is helpful and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thanks so much for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Course was in excellent condition every time we've been there. Pace of play was great. Can't wait to play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short

Great course not only in value but layout as well. Short but greens are very tricky. Kept in great shape by maintenece guys especially during a major drought.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thanks so much for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf to Enjoy

Nice little course, not too demanding. Conditions were good, as was the weather. Pace of play was "great", especially for Monterey area.
Quite the good value !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful greens despite the drought

A very nice and leisurely friday afternoon. We walked the course with little pressure to rush and enjoyed gorgeous central coast indian summer weather. Greens are in great shape and the fairways aren't bad either, considering the water shortage.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE

This course has it challenges some water hazards and sand traps just infront of the bunkers. The course is well kept . Greens are fast and challenges ones putting skills. Over all I would recomend this course to anyone that loves the game of golf. Monterery Pines has a nice Grill for lunch just before you go and hit the links. Weather was excellent the day we played .A real nice get away .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

good value

course pace was good, but draught evidence everywhere. greens are maintained well and still challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Monterey Pines Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

More bang for your buck

Always have a great time playing this course, they did a great job when they remodeled and rebuilt the course, it's challenging and forgiving for all levels of golfer, the fees are very reasonable and it's time and money well spent I especially like the yardage display on every cart .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for the price

Whenever we're in town, we like to play this course because it is the best value in town for golf. We can count on the course being in good condition and the weather is usually perfect. Thank you for keeping the prices reasonable and the course accessible to people who cannot afford some of the other courses in Monterey, but love to golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Condition of the course

I was impress that the condition of the course was still in good shape considering it's in a drought period. Well done by the staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Monterey Pines Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting course

This is an interesting and challenging course despite its short length. The greens are excellent and the overall condition is surprisingly good for the severe drought in this region. I played this years ago before it was remodeled and it's far better now. The surroundings aren't great but it's a much better course than Pacific Grove. Public golf around Monterey is not great, and mostly overpriced, but the bang for the buck is outstanding here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thanks so much for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is great.

PRICES are going up we don't play the course that much anymore. We play Salinas Fairways now very good course and a lot Cheaper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Monterey Pines Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't wait too long to jump ahead of slow play

When we switched to the tenth hole a group was either put in front of us or jumped, and we were waiting time after time until we jumped ahead a hole.. I believe you can play all day with just the cart fee for each round if you are using a cart. It was a 100 in San Jose, and only 80 in Monterey. It was good to escape the heat for the round of golf. My awakening that I tried from the Golf Channel ... one of the older golfers ... may have been Furyk ... says bring the club back on the target line, and return on the target line as much as possible ... worked for me with better ball striking.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great course, bring a water bottle

This really is the best value in the Monterey Bay Area. It is a pretty course, though not as striking as the big-dollar resorts right on the ocean. I forgot there aren't any drinking water stations on the course so make sure to bring your own water out there, especially on the rare hot day. What a great place to golf and it is affordable, even on a teacher's salary, especially twilight rates if you can hustle over after work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is a locals paradise, great track, great prices on Golf Now

Course was in good condition, great weather. I love to play here because it is a fast track. Staff is is very helpful and they always try to accommodate if they can. I will return......

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thanks so much for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Monterey Pines Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Monterey Pines GC

Nice course. Well maintained. Club house is very nice with good food and beverages at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff also

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Monterey Pines Golf Club thanks you!

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