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1118 Reviews (1118)
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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
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Amenities
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4.6
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
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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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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful views

Lovely views, lots of deer just walking around, enjoyed being pair with another couple.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

First of many times at Pacific Grove

I had a fantastic time playing this course. It was my first time and didn't know what to expect. Everyone was very professional and friendly. The gentleman who checked me in went out of his way to make sure I knew who I was playing with. He remembered everyone's names as if all of us were regulars there. It was awesome! Highly recommended and I look forward to going back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

back nine views

The back nine makes the course worth the price .Ocean views with sand dunes and wind .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Super value and location

Our foursome was treated as if we were at a private country club. the staff was wonderful the food was good the weather was perfect and the views are very nice for $40 on GolfNow we played the course as good as most hundred dollar courses in the area.
Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always a treat to play here

I have not played PG for a couple of years. The course is in great shape in my opinion.
The greens were exceptionally nice and challenging.
You can't beat the value for a nice course, on the Monterey Peninsula, with great bay views!
I'm playing next Sunday too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Back nine was great

The condition of the course was fair. The back nine views made the whole experience. The staff was great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

almost pebble

second time playing this course - without fog it's almost the same views as pebble beach and spyglass (from what I've heard) at a tiny fraction of the price - got a $29 afternoon deal to play which made it cheap enough for my wife to come and not have to play when the wind got to be too much. I loved it - perfect Pacific Grove golf weather - ocean view and the lighthouse just pulls it all together. Foursome two groups in front of us were slow and goofy, but that's just sunday luck of the draw.

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

Play, have fun, repeat.

Keep coming back for more great views on an easy to play & enjoy course!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value. Local gem.

Excellent course. Staff was great. Can't beat the price for a round with cart in the area. Look forward to coming back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

PB Light?

It's not Pebble, but you feel like it on the back nine with the winds and crashing waves. The course is not difficult unless you make it difficult. Put the driver away. Can be easily played with a three wood. Greens are small, roll nice and in great shape. Inspite of the drought, the course is in decent shape. You enjoy the roll on the fairways. The third hole is a drivable par 4. Great value. Will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor or Smart man's Pebble

Excellent value in an ocean front Course. Friendly staff, nice ocean view restaurant. No driving range. Play summer twilight or Golfnow.com for specials

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Take your Golf Now receipt with you

Jarred ?? offered to move our tee time from 3:50 to 3:10 and assured us it would be same price. When we arrived he charged us tee fees plus cart fee, and since I did not have have my receipt with me I was not 100% sure, and could not prove, the cart was included in the Golf Now price. We arrived 40 minutes before our tee time and Jarred told us we would be called up. The first was open for at least 20 minutes but we did not mind waiting for our assigned time. Then, at 3:08 Jarred called up two late arriving foursomes and sent them out in front of us. When we questioned this we were curtly told to go play the back nine. We have golfed here many times before without any issues and intend to go back, but hopefully we will get to deal with a different staff member next time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pacific Grove is a treat for any golfer.

We always enjoy the beauty and play at Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course. The scenery on the back nine is unbeatable. We come to this area several times a year and always play Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course.. It's a course that high handicappers can enjoy yet is challenging for anyone. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in one of the more beauty places on earth.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pour man's Pebble beach

Yes it is short but a lot of fun to play. We will play it again and you should play it. I. Would pay the $35
Green&cRt fee just for the view alone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Man's Pebble Beach

The tee boxes were nice. Unfortunately the course failed to inform that the greens were recently aerated and sanded. Not worth the GolfNow rate. Not once did the course mention the condition of the greens. I have never been at a course that did not post the fact that the greens were recently punched and sanded. All you can do is hope to get close to the hole. Had I have known, I'd of played Bayonet again or Blackhorse who made it public that the greens were recently aerated.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Play this course

The spectacular back 9 makes this track a must-play while in the area. The pace of play was excellent, and the price was right. Super nice staff. This isn't Pebble or Spyglass, but it's also a tiny fraction of their prices and it's a really good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Patience is a virtue

There was no deal on our tee time.
We paid regular rate as if we had just walked in "no deals".
The pace was slow !
But still we had a great time . It was as if we were 10 years old again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has personality.

The front 9 plays through a residential area and the back 9 along the ocean front. Some holes have narrow fairways others wide. There is plenty of variety: water and sand hazards, deer grazing in the fairways, and challenging pin locations. A fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Views like Pebble

Poor man's Pebble Beach. Great course with an amazing view of the ocean.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slooooooow

Had to play behind a ladies tournament. I had to wait 10 minutes EVERY SHOT. I finally got fed up and left after 11 holes. Oh, and the greens were just aerated and super bumpy and sandy. I wouldn't have booked the time had I known that. They knocked off a few dollars when I payed in the shop, which was nice, but not enough to justify the conditions AND the super slow pace. It'll be quite a while before I go back there. The one positive is the staff, especially the superintendent Robert.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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