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4.4
1124 Reviews (1124)
5 Stars
538
4 Stars
449
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
96.4%
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1064 out of 1124 reviews
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4.4
25 Reviews (25)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.0%
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23 out of 25 reviews
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4.4
50 Reviews (50)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.0%
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48 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
The back nine along 17 Mile Drive delivers breathtaking Monterey Bay coastline views that make this a must-play destination. Friendly staff, outstanding layout, and exceptional value consistently impress golfers visiting the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland/Links
Par 70
Length 5727 yards
Slope 113
Rating 67.9

Originally designed by Chandler Egan in 1932, the first nince holes takes you through the forested areas of Pacific Grove. Egan's nine takes you through an inland terrain and reflects much of the charm of an English rural course done in the old style.

The back nine was designed by Jack Neville, the original designer of the Pebble Beach Links. It opened in 1960, and is laid out in true links design over dunesland that approaches the sea.

Over looking the course is the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Built in 1855, it is the longest continuously operating lighthouse in California. It is a historical sentinel and picturesque landmark of the golf course.

A scenic tour of the dramatic coastline provides views of Lover's Point, Point Pinos, Crespi Pond and the natural dunesland at Asilomar. You will be enchanted by the abundance of natural wonders such as the plentiful Pacific Blacktail Deer, seals, sea lions, sea otters, pelicans and gulls.

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Course Details

Year Built 1932
Fairways Kikuyu grass
Greens Kikuyu grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect H. Chandler Egan (1932) Jack Neville (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18 - $25
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

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
1124 Reviews (1124)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 47
Brunch 27
Patio Dining 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Narrow Fairways 34
Elevation Changes 30
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 107
Walkers 76
Locals 74
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 73
Near Local Attractions 65
Convenient to the City 60

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Scenic back 9

the course is in very poor condition. Back 9 moves along the ocean. Extremely short and limited variability from blue to white tees. Play it once to say you did.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor-Man’s Pebble Beach

It’s pretty hard to complain about playing along the coast line of Monterey Bay. Overall the course was in good shape but several of the tee boxes were barren or patchy. I specifically remember holes 17 & 18 tee boxes being in bad shape; not exactly how you want to end your round, especially with hole 17 being a par 3. The weekday round cost is $60 + cart fees. At $60 walking, even with a beautiful walk along the coast, the course should be in better condition. We tee’d off at 1:00pm. The greens were already bumpy. The greens play sluggish, which I don’t have a problem with. But bumpy is a problem because the ball bounces throughout the roll.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good 4 hrs game

Great course w/ great view. Able to finish 18 in 4 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sanded greens

They did not inform me some greens where sanded. I’m talking heavy sand like the beach how can you putt on this. They should have disclosed that to everyone our cart was filthy also the cart kid said water usage. Management needs to inspect the place grab a cart and tour your property.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Little treasure

This place is amazing but the green quality is terrible this place totally deserves better shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful day

Course was beautiful. And we played with 2 older men we met at the first hole. They were very knowledgeable and we enjoyed their company for the first 9 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Poor Man's MPCC

The Back 9 is worth the price of admission alone. Font nine is nothing special. There are a few distant views of Monterrey Bay, but the Back 9 is the reason this course is special. Winding between the wind swept dunes, you can see the ocean on every shot. Course conditions left a little to be desired (a couple spotty patches in fairways and tee boxes), but for $45, you can't complain. Greens are relatively slow, but that goes with the links style of the back 9. Total yardage is very short, it's an easy walk. Walking the back also allows you to go through some different paths through the dunes. I recommend walking if possible to get the best ecperience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for money course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Nice course staff not very friendly so made it kinda a bummer!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

Awesome back 9, Great Fun...and Views

The back 9 is worth the price of admission. Greens slow but in good shape. Nice layout, Fun course although not long

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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