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4.5
1118 Reviews (1118)
5 Stars
535
4 Stars
447
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
96.3%
Recommend this course
1058 out of 1118 reviews
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4.4
20 Reviews (20)
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14
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 reviews
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4.5
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.0%
Recommend this course
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

4.5
1118 Reviews (1118)

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 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Poor mans Pebble

Front nine winds inland thru the deer population, and the back nine bring great views of the ocean (and wind) Fun track!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful View of Ocean

This was our 2nd time golfing this course. it was very windy on this visit, but otherwise the weather was great, the views of the ocean on many of the holes was worth the money. Long holes, but not unattainable for a rookie like me.

we would definitely golf here again.

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

Great Course. Great Staff. Great Restaurant.

Great Course to play prior to leaving to go home which we have done for four years now. Play around 8/8:30 eat lunch at the restaurant (which has excellent food) play another 18 on a replay price then head home. Staff at the course are always friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautful setting

First played this track in 1962. I am still amazed at the beauty of the back nine! Gorgeous!

Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short course

If u r a short hitter n want to walk a short course, this is for u. Otherwise not worth the money. Back nine views r nice

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

We had a great time on a trip to Pacific Grove. Nice pace and good course with views of nature, deer and the ocean. Foggy most of the day, but the sun came out to enjoy a summer golf day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I've played this course many times and it is always a challenge - the course layout is so beautiful, with the views of the Pacific on the back nine, even if you're not hitting the ball perfectly, you will still enjoy the scenery. Weather can be iffy, but most days I've been there, the sun came out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
San Francisco Advisor
Previously Played

Good Course & Great Views

I don't know why I don't play here more often. This is a great course. Obviously the ocean views are excellent (make sure to sneak some looks in on the front nine too). Greens are awesome right now. Soft and receptive to holding pitch shots and rolling perfect. I was paired up with a guy from Denver and he said he's never seen such great greens at this low of a price.

Pace of play is a little on the slow side for a shorter course but nothing extreme. Customer service is excellent. There's something relaxing about PG that I can't explain. I think it has something to do with the great course at such a reasonable price. It just puts you in a stress free mood.

I'm definitely gonna start including this on my regular rotation

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Foggy Day at Pacific Grove

Short, tight layout but challenging in the fog and wind. Enjoyed back nine better than front. Played with a couple that knew the course well- saved us on several holes from hitting into trouble.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Muni

Gold course was in excellent condition. Played a little longer than the yardage due to wind and cool climate. Play was a ltlle slow on Sunday (4.75 hrs) but we breezed through on Monday (less than 3 hrs). Greens smooth and tricky, bunkers had great sand (when raked) overall a great experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Favorite Course

It is like playing two different courses in one course. The front 9 has trees and feels like you are playing in a forest at times; the back 9 is all links golf. I love this course each time I get to play it.

The staff is fantastic, the course is always in great shape, and the views are spectacular.

Playing Pacific Grove is always a treat no matter the time of day or the weather conditions.

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