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4.5
1119 Reviews (1119)
5 Stars
536
4 Stars
447
3 Stars
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2 Stars
32
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
96.4%
Recommend this course
1059 out of 1119 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.1%
Recommend this course
49 out of 51 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
1119 Reviews (1119)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Always enjoyable to play!

Went off as an early group so the rate of play was great for us, never delayed or pushed. Course was in good condition with deceivingly fast greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fantastic value

A great course for one who enjoys a great day out and some nice golf. Spectacular views of the ocean and makes an outing a very affordable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Excellant worth the cash

What a Gem, back nine just worth the walk, staff excellent, advice just enjoy it. Ken UK

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

3 18 15 round

Greens and fairways are in outstanding condition. Back nine is so scenic, it's hard to keep watching the course rather than the ocean

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ocean

It was great with the ocean right there and cheer than pebble

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great bang for the buck.

I booked on GN for $35 including a cart. I went out right on time but ran into a group that was slower than the rest of the field. finished in 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Greens were in good shape, tee boxes were ok. A couple of the tees were put in places that didn't make sense for the pin placement, but I'm always into a challenge.

Just watch out for the mess the geese make on 16 and 17!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Pacific Grove is a nice course and though it is fairly short, has some challenging holes and beautiful scenery. I enjoyed my round and would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun,

Really two different courses. Front nines are longer but pretty straight and open. Back nine is camera time. I almost felt like we were in Hawaii with the sounds of the waves breaking across the beach. Deer all over the place. Compared to other courses in the Pebble Beach area, this one is in great shape and a much better value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Course with Great Character

PG Golf Links, while a public course, has some great holes along the Ocean. Spectacular views! If you keep the ball in play it's a very enjoyable day! Off the fairway and the trouble can get tough! Great day of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Poor man's Pebble Beach

It's not the longest or most difficult golf course to play, but it is challenging with a lot of variation in fairways, hazards and greens. The views are just spectacular, especially the back nine which is right on the Pacific Ocean side of this course. This is the first time I played this course, andI was told that the front nine was not that interesting. The front nine is on the Monterey Bay side of the course, with several holes overlooking the bay (not too shabby). It is well worth the price and experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor mans pebble

Great course. Two different courses in one the front 9 is tree lined through the neighborhood and the back is links.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great wildlife and nicely kept.

Nicely kept fairways and greens. Lots of wildlife around. Crows were bold. And would steal out of coat pockets if left unattended and a Couple of greens covered in coot droppings made parr difficult. Fun coarse!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun With Beautiful views

The course is in great shape, greens are perfect. Great pace of play. Only negative were the Coots on #17, they made the green almost unplayable, this is a seasonal problem and I know that when they leave there will be no negatives.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value for the view

This is the second golf trip to Monterey. Although I regret that I am unable to financially play many of the 17 mile drive courses, I feel fortunate to be able to play PGGL! The location is hard to beat and the price is right. I got to see Whales and lots of wildlife! The course is easily accessible and it was a great day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabolous place to golf

Had the greatest time golfing here with the most amazing views! Will definitely come back. Staff was super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun little course

We played the back 9 at dawn, with no one in front of us. The back 9 has some holes by the ocean. There was a baby deer eating, and it didn't even move when we got 10 feet from it. The course isn't very tough, it's quite short. But it's more about the location and scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Great golf with great views of the coast. We didn't stay to eat in the clubhouse so we couldn't rate it. Would love to play it again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

spectacular!!!

The course was in excellent condition and it was so much fun. The staff was superb and pace of play, a bit slow but people were willing to allow us to play through. I want to play it again!!

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

Beautiful course

This is a gorgeous setting and fun golf course. Not easy or difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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