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1118 Reviews (1118)
5 Stars
535
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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
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
96.3%
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1058 out of 1118 reviews
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4.4
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4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.6
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Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.0%
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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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

The PG Golf Links staff was very friendly and helpful. Course fairways were a little rough but greens were OK. Can't beat the views in the back. Had a great lunch at the restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Deer, Whales, oh my!

If you're looking for a manicured course you may want to pass but still a must play. Pace was a little slow but at the same time I really did not want the round to fly by. Front 9 was ehhh but turn was amazing. Views are incredible, deer roaming about even had two whale sightings. Greens were in great shape and will definitely come back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 views. Greens fast especially downhill. Back nine beautiful view of ocean.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

Really enjoyed the views on the back nine . The burger at the turn was really good!

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

Greatest course

Awesome course for the value with spectacular views.

Don't hesitate to book a round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!

2nd time playing Black Horse. This is an absolute gem! Fairways are cut tight and beautifully green. The traps are white as flour. The greens are fast and true. There isn't a flat green on the course; lots of tiers and undulations. If you miss in the wrong spot you will pay! This course is as good as you'll find on the Monterey Peninsula. You won't be disappointed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

6 of the best old time holes in Golf

Holes 11 through 16 make you feel like you're playing in Scotland on a British Open links course!!!

These six holes make playing here worth every minute being on their course. These six holes are a hidden Gem!!!

The rest of the Pacific Grove golf course are completely FORGETABLE. HOLES 1 thru 9 of the course is not in good shape. They wind through a terrible layout on a housing track through Pacific Grove, CA. The first nine holes are terrible! You start the course with two par 3's.

The only reason for playing the front nine is so that you can get to the back nine, Hloles 11 thru 16!!!!!!

The last hole on the course is also a reminder of the first nine holes. It is a terrible hole after just playing some of the most beautiful and fun holes in all of golf on the West Coast of California.

I would recommend this course ONLY so you can play holes 11 through 16. These six holes are wonderful AND WILL MAKE YOUR time on this course worth it. It's too bad they haven't taken the time to beautify the rest of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Foggy Pacific Grove

PG Golf Links is my home course, and I love it. During the summer months, expect it to be cloudy and cool, maybe a little misty in the early morning. The front nine takes you inland highlighted by back-to-back par 5's (holes 5 and 6) and a long par 3 into the wind (hole 9). The back 9 is why people call PG the poor man's Pebble Beach. It is an oceanside trek with spectacular views throughout. There is currently construction work putting in a reclaimed water system, but it has not interfered with any of the 10 rounds I have played there this summer. The full track will make you use most of the clubs in your bag. I suggest going early as the pace of play can slow down as the course fills up. Also, walk the course and enjoy the beauty of the back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day

The course is very beautiful. It is quite challenging. The driving range needs work. We had a very pleasant day and we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Views

I like the back nine views. Course is ok but slow play. Plan on 5 hours

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value on Monterey Peninsula. Always enjoy playing there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace and Conditions

Our group of four teed off at 12:30 and proceeded along very quickly through the first six holes. After that, we had a wait on every tee, and most every fairway, too. The slow pace of play remained through 18.

The course was in very good condition except that the greens were like a pool table or a slate table top. Nothing would hold -- adding extra strokes as you might imagine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was amazing for its price highly recommend to all golfers of all levels ! Great views well kept course:)I am a beginner and the course was a little difficult for my skill level but amazing experience. My significant other is a advanced golfer and really enjoyed playing the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Beautiful layout with many holes having very close ocean views... waves were awesome. Very friendly and helpful staff.. we had to rent clubs and they were great.. would definitely play again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout, with many holes having ocean views. Very friendly and helpful pro shop staff.. bar no so mych

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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