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4.5
1119 Reviews (1119)
5 Stars
536
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
96.4%
Recommend this course
1059 out of 1119 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
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15
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.5%
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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

lots of houses to whatch out for

Front nine has lots of houses.slow play on the weekends.but mid week is pretty good

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

A must play course...

This is a must play course. I lived in Monterey for many years and never grew tired of the course. The staff is friendly and the facilities are remarkable. Not your typical "muni-course". Treat yourself a wonderful experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back 9 is very scenic

The course was in good condition. Only problem were the green we're VERY bumpy!! For once the weather was perfect and light to moderate winds. A very enjoyable round of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A true golf treasure

I have played this course often and this year the conditions, particularly the greens, were the best in many years. Some parts of the course, the driving range especially, still need some work, but that does not detract from the enjoyment. Don't let the shortish yardage fool you. The wind and terrain and slope of the greens defend par very well. The back nine is just like a trip to Ireland.

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

Great back 9

Great course. Greens are pretty flat and in good shape which is nice. The back nine has unbelievable views if the ocean. Prettiest course I've played at

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just a mediocre golf course

Thought it would be much more of a golf course considering the location

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WOW!!!

Pacific Grove was my 223rd different golf course played & was by far the best bang for my buck EVER! Friendly staff, perfect greens & course conditions, & the views on the entire back 9 are incredible. When in Monterey checking Pebble Beach & Spyglass off your golf bucket list, be sure to check out this track. I will definitely be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views, great play

The views alone are worth the price to play. The staff was extremely friendly and gave my wife and I an additional discount on an already low priced pair of new golf shoes. We were booked for the earl wise twilight tee time and since we showed up a little early they started us at an even earlier time. I can't wait to play this course again and again!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

First time breaking 90, was a great course, good practice course. Liked the open fairways, and nice approach shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course for the money

The front nine is ok, but the back nine is amazing. Beautiful views of the ocean and interesting holes. This is a great course for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pebble beach Junior!

This course is the best little gem in the 17 mile drive area. The back nine is the reason why. Built like in 1924. A few holes
on the back is within 100 yards of the Pacific Ocean! We got lucky and had a 73 degree sunny day with light breeze. It can be 60's and very windy. Play here and tell your friends!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Deer Caddies

What a great experience. The front nine wams you up with marrow fairways and you get an idea of the neighborhoods. Then you get the back 9. Ocean...Ocean and more ocean. A great treat for all

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pacific grove

Reasonable course really really busy and no one put to hurry people along course reasonable condition

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Fun in the wind

Beautiful day, but WINDY on back 9!
Course was somewhat drier than I expected with it being on the coast, but we are in a drought. Awesome views and accompaniment of deer families everywhere you look. Will return !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great little course

This course is all about the back nine. They are a great set of holes on one of the most beautiful settings I have ever seen. A lot of dear. You can also see and hear the harbor seals. Just a wonderful experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Pacific Grove-Always an enjoyable round

I love everything about PG except the bunkers. They lack sand and what is left has been compacted by overspray from the sprinklers.

resturant under new management and the food was very good.

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

Great course, great price

The pacific grove golf course is one of the hidden gems of the Monterey Peninsula. Close to great attractions and the friendliest staff. Gavin was especially knowledgable and helpful.
Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Cozy, typical muni course in a terrific location with world class views from the back 9.

Have played here in the sunshine and in the fog and it’s all good. You can’t get too worked up about the course conditions when you consider the money and the location. With the drought in CA, the course was in fine condition. The ball runs a long way when the fairway is not wet. We rode but many – maybe most – walked with a push cart. Teed off at 2:50 and finished with plenty of day light at 7:00. Decent to good rental clubs, decent driving range. One small oddity is the pro shop doesn’t announce the tee times and parties. We just showed up at the right time, found our other two-some and took off. Definite go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf corse value

This is like the poor man's Pebble Beach. The back nine is spectacular so bring your camera/phone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beauty and the Beast

Please do not underestimate this course because of the yardage.
The front nine is a little scruffy and tight. The 9th at 213 yards from the white tees and into the ocean wind is a challenge. The back nine is a typical links course with very tight lies in the fairways and lots of sand dunes and native grasses. The course is undergoing an aggressive ice plant removal program to encourage growth of native dune grasses. The exposure of the back 9 to the strong afternoon ocean winds makes one experience Scottish links golf - wonderful.

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