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4.5
1117 Reviews (1117)
5 Stars
535
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 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
97.4%
Recommend this course
1058 out of 1117 reviews
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4.5
21 Reviews (21)
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4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.2%
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4.6
50 Reviews (50)
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4.1
Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.0%
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49 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
1117 Reviews (1117)

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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Al

Beautiful golf course friendly staffs

Will be back many more time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Look out Pebble Beach!

Great course! 1/3 of the front 9 and most of the back nine either have ocean views or are a chip shot to the waves!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Weird Cool Course

Fairways and rough were meh, greens were good. The layout is really weird. #1, #2 and #10 are all par 3s. Can’t ever remember a full course starting with two par 3s. Most of the par 4s are short (less than 350, even from the blues), but the par 5s are pretty long. Greens are small. The back nine is by the ocean and is a way better side than the front nine. There’s also a number of blind shots, so it’s better to play with someone that knows the course if it’s your first time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Links Course in Monterey

Disclaimer: I played on the 16th of August*

Booked an earlier tee-time (6:30AM), staff let me go whenever I was ready. I did book with Golfpass and it said my fee would be $55 with a cart but I ended up paying $77.

Conditions were foggy and wet, I had never played in these conditions before but its not unusual given the climate of Monterey in the mornings. The tee boxes were well kept. The only down side was the greens were freshly aerated*. I did feel it affected my putting but its a necessary to keep the grass nice.

Front 9 was good, and well laid out. Given my tendency to slice, I had to be careful not to hit any houses. Thankfully the tall eucalyptus trees saved me from a mishit.

Back 9 is amazing even in the fog. The conditions force you to hit accurately or else you are going to lose your ball. It felt like I was the only cart player and all the walkers allowed me to play ahead. Beware the deer on the course, they are all over the place so try not to hit them.

Overall, the course is great and worth the money. Many of the locals like to play the back 9 so the pace might slow down but it gives you time to take in the views when the fog clears up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better Experience

Appreciated announcement of players.

Women’s bathroom needs more regular attention,

heavy use should not be ignored, especially in the afternoon. Course was in good shape, greens are difficult. Views on back nine are stunning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff could be better

Enjoy this course, we have played it many times over the years, usually as a Hot Deal. This time the gentleman in the pro shop, when asked if the last few holes would be in the dark, said basically that’s what you get when you pay a cheap green fee. Wow, nothing like putting a retired golfer on a fixed income in their place. Pretty disappointed in that interaction. Be aware, a Hot Deal comes with a label.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

I could have played better. Greens were really fast, made me sweat a few 3 footers. Used just about every club in the bag

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun Seaside Links Course

Love this local seaside links course! Front 9 runs through the park. Back 9 is oceanside. Plays much longer than posted due to the elements ( wind, temperature and dunes). So fun!!!

When it's over 85 dgrees inland, we head for the ocean!

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

Great Course, Great price. 5 some in ahead of us.

A great experience but 5-some really slowed pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Good day

My first time at Del Monte. Everything was perfect from check in to finish. The T’s, fairways and bunkers were perfect. It was rough for a 18 handicapper; but I did ok

I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Merced player

Very good course nice layout great views and good greens and fairways my overall opinion would be its worth the price and above average public course recommended

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fresh breath of air

Good layout. Pace of play was good, I was able to finish the round unless than 4 hrs, despite playing behind a walking threesome. Back 9 is adorable despite being challenging. I got more than the worth my drive from Bay Area just to play there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent value with back 9 offering great views of the ocean.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course perfect conditions

Course layout was fun and views were beautiful, pace of play was tough, waiting on each hole after the first, did not see a Marshall out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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