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4.5
1120 Reviews (1120)
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
96.4%
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1060 out of 1120 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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4.5
51 Reviews (51)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.1%
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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

4.5
1120 Reviews (1120)

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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Course and Value

We got really lucky on the weather,it was perfect,we teed off at 9:50. It was around 65 degrees and there was no wind,the front nine is played around huge trees and beautiful houses surround the course,you will see deer on the fairways.The back nine is more like a desert course played next to the ocean off of 17 mile drive,the views are breath taking and a little bit of a distraction.The course is in pristine condition,and the greens are flawless,the greens are pretty slow compared to what i'm used to.Love this track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

unbelievable day

Great course affordable course on beautiful sunny, windless day. Back 9 views were breath taking

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day of golf

Really nice day hardly any wind!! Good holes and some bad holes! Typical round of golf! Course was in good shape....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A real treat

Started off a bit cold and slow but warmed up and picked by the 7th hole. Breeze plays on every hole adding a bit of challenge to an otherwise fairly easy course. Loved the back 9 as all the holes are right on the ocean.

Restaurant didn’t get my order right in the AM, and then closed early in the afternoon so can’t say I had a good experience there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Course is located in great area. Not too challenging tee to green. Greens were super tough. I was the first group out and thought they'd play slow. WRONG. Like glass. If you miss the cup your looking at a tough putt to save decent score. I'm a pretty good putter but the speed and rolls were brutal.

Scenery is awesome. Deer, nice trees, and of course the cliffs/waves/ocean.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun par 70 course with very quick and sloppy greens that make up for length when scoring.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pacific Grove Golf Course is in this area, known as the poor mans Pebble Beach. On the back nine there are sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, challanging golf holes and some of the most breath taking views on the Monterey Peninsula. A can`t miss place to play a round of golf. And the front nine has its challanges also. Very wooded dogleg holes and back to back par 5`s. The greens were in great shape. Great day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great view and the course layout is great for all age and for the ladies my wife did not lose her interest

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PG Golf Links...

An exceptional day as far as weather 70 degrees, crystal clear and no winds. Rare for Pacific Grove, so it was an excellent round! Great course layout and pace of play was good. 5 stars! Beautiful!

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

Easy Holes / Super Challenging Greens

Very easy 60 minute travel to course from home. Beautiful 70 degree weather (The type of day that makes you happy to live in Nor Cal) clear blue skies. Staff was great, very helpful.

The double par 3 start is a bit different but it allows you a good opportunity to get the flow of your game. Actually, really liked that in hind sight. Front nine has some different type of holes in a non typical order. The scenery is really nice on the front 9 but you can feel there is going to be a build on the back.

Once you make the turn it becomes very apparent that you are going to be treated to something special. The back 9 has a number of holes with majestic Pacific Ocean views that is very much in the style of Pebble Beach.

The holes were more creative on the back 9. What I was most impressed with however was the condition of the greens through the entire course, which were in great shape and rolling very fast! Also, the subtle movements on the greens forced you to really study ball movement on most every putt. i had a couple of above the hole four footers that were real testers.

Would love to return to the course again down the road. Overall a great experience. The only con is the course comes up a bit short on yardage, but one should not let that be the deciding factor in playing this course.

The scenery is worth the green fees. Make certain to have a camera or smart phone with you for pictures.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Great day of Golf at Pacific Grove

When you can't afford Pebble Beach, this is a pleasant

alternative!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

This course has great features

I loved the back nine of the course. Has a great view of the pacific ocean. Felt like playing at pebble beach

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular views with good playing conditions for November.

Best value for Monterey peninsula. Well maintained and challenging to all levels of golfers. Best views after Pebble Beach.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love This Course!

Normally when I am in Monterey I usually play the bigger courses, but after finding a Hot Deal for Pacific Grove I decided to give it a try. Great decision! Fun layout, beautiful views, and very well kept. Definitely worth playing, and more reasonably priced then the bigger name course in the area. I will definitely be playing here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Best and nicest municipal course I've played in long time. Friendly grass for beginners. Nicely manicured greens and varied hole placements. Very nice staff. Will play this course more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a ztrest

The first nine are inland and although the course is relatively short each hole is demanding. A few of the par 3's are over 200 yards from the blue tees. The back nine overlooks the ocean and is stunning This is the "Poor Mans Pebble Beach".

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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