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I'll start off by saying that as soon as I walked off the 18th green, I wanted to get right back on the first tee. We finished the round in 4:30 and overall it was an amazing round/weekend.

Old Del Monte is a true golf course with tons of History. The PGA tear it up as well they should, but I dare any amateur say they slayed this course without previous course knowledge! Lots of shapely holes make you stay to the right side of fairways to start the round, then holes that make you stay on the left side while not going to far left to finish the front nine. Stay below the hole! Love the Front nine. The back is wide open and right in front of you. Bombs away on the back no need to be too careful just hit it straight. Staying below hole on back premium as well; you must stay below the hole to score. Greens are tricky so short game a must out here or else. If you make it through the front ok you should light up the back. Greens can roll true at 11 or 12, or a bit bumpy with the same speed depending on the Poa. If the Poa is up, ball will not break as much. Go with line rather than speed in this case, but always be careful with speed. Ball rolls a lot out here. Love it! Especially love hole #14 in its original design and setting since the 1800's. Take time to look all around that hole as the wide open space is awesome.

I guess that's what makes the price so relatively high. My 4 some had high expectations and we were all disappointed. Compared to many other courses in the area, including Spyglass, Rancho Canada, Bayonet, Black Horse and Laguna Seca, it was a mundane course. The greens were fine and tricky, but be careful of errant shots from other golfers because of the peculiar layout on adjacent holes.

First time playing Del Monte. The course was challenging but fair. The staff was as friendly as I have met.

The front 9 is spectacular and made for picture taking. The back 9 felt like a mountain course. Some holes on the back 9 looked like Augusta and some looked like the best courses in Lake Tahoe. The condition was excellent.

All of that said, no way I would ever come back to play this course again. As pretty as that front 9 was, it simply wasn't fun to play overall. Brutal elevated greens on virtually every hole. I was surprised too because RTJ is one of my favorite course designers. Paying $400 for punishment is not my idea of a fine investment. Additionally, they charged me $80 for a cart that I shared with my wife (who did not play). Only when I was at the first tee I was told that it was cart-path only (not good). If you have an extra $500 go play Pebble. That is difficult too but at least you'll enjoy yourself.

Course is in good condition all around. Fairways are wide for novice hitters and greens are fast and undulating to challenge the advanced golfer. The sand in the bunkers was nice and soft making them predictable to get out of.

Staff was friendly all around. The cart girl even gave us the courtesy of letting us know when it was her last round so we good stock up on snacks. Only downside was that three of the par 3's were over 180 yds with one being 210 yds from the white tee's.

Overall conditions were above average considering water conservation efforts.

Great course small greens but very fair, Greens in very good condition, moderately fast. Course itself in very good condition, not sure it is worth full price with cart over a hundred dollars. Would definitely play again for right price.

At just under 6500 yards this course is very playable to the average length hitter, but don't let the length fool you, the course puts a premium on ball striking and placement. The greens are small, fast and well bunkered, and the fairways are strategically tree lined. An enjoyable and challenging "must play" golf course for any level of player.

Not sure what makes this a >$100 course. Fast tricky greens. Flat course with limited ocean views. Houses line much of the course. Some extra long holes for women; for example, 200 yard par 3 is way too long for women.

It's really boring course. Greens are really small and a little bit tricky . That's all. Overall, this course is good in condition, but I will never go there for $.

This is a classic 19th Century parkland design in excellent playing condition with small, challenging greens. The bunkers are well-groomed with consistent high-quality sand. The course is a fair test of golf without any of the gimmicks found in many modern designs. Waste areas adjacent to the fairways and rough are rugged and not maintained during the current California drought, so tee shots that don't find the fairways or rough will make second shots very challenging. However, there is no driving range to warm up. Just a small chipping area and a putting green.

Del Monte is in great shape. Lush tee boxes and fairways. Greens roll true and the bunkers are even nice and fluffy. Looking at the yardage on the scorecard, one who'd assume that this is a short course. That's not true. With well placed fairway bunkers, driver is not always the optimal play. Del Monte puts your course management skills to the test. The course is challenging, yet fair. I can't wait to go back and play again.

A very nice course, friendly staff. A bit of a shooting gallery as the tees are very close to the greens and in some cases have the tee box leaving those on the preceding green in a slicers range or a shank away from trouble. An old course made to walk. Greens were in good condition as was the fairways. Not very long, but the breeze keeps you on your toes.

I recently played Del Monte for the first time. After playing this course, I would strongly recommend anyone visiting the Monterey area to play this course. It has an amazing layout with pristine greens, fairways and tee boxes. The layout provides all golf levels the chance to hit challenging shots all while giving you a chance to recover if you hit a bad shot. The greens are at a perfect speed and roll true to the line. Staff was very friendly and wanted to ensure we had a fun and enjoyable visit. One of the most enjoyable courses I have played and I will defiantely play this course again.

I really enjoyed playing this course. The small greens made it challenging at times. The course was fair. I was never penilized for hitting a good shot (except for hole 13 when I hit what I thought was a great drive only to find my ball behind a tree). I can't wait to play it again.

I played twilight to keep fees down. A great value considering some of the green fees in the area. Nice course, great facility, great lay out. A lot of history. Classic design. I think the cart was brand new. no GPS but yardage markers everywhere. I loved it. I'll be back.

Always loved this course now that it's on golf now it should be more accessible at value prices. The course conditions and staff are what you would expect from a course in the pebble beach system,excellent. Really enjoyed the day because the course was empty on Wednesday because all the locals play in the twilight tournament at 3 so this might be an ideal day to sneak away from work.

Some nice elements of links golf come to life at Spanish Bay - spectacular ocean views, natural dunes and firm-and-fast conditions. But it's easy to see why golfers sometimes come off the course grumbling. When the wind picks up or the weather gets gnarly - which happens on the Monterey Peninsula - it's a ball-gobbling and scorecard-trashing menace. That doesn't mean it can't be fun. I had a blast playing in a ferocious afternoon wind. My threesome just came to grips with the fact that scores would soar like a balloon. It's a target test of golf, which isn't the norm for a true links. Wetlands and environmental areas force an aerial game and precise shot-making on holes 8, 12, 13, 15, 17 and 18. Wild, unnatural slopes make putting a challenge even in purest sunshine. The best way to enjoy Spanish Bay is to put aside the comparisons to Pebble Beach or Spyglass Hill and don't fret about your game. Just look around and breathe in the fresh air. It's got some of the greatest sights and sounds in golf. Between the crashing surf, rocky coastline, scraggly dunes and twisted trees and hearing the bagpipes at dusk, Spanish Bay sells a great experience at nearly 50 percent off the cost of a round at Pebble Beach.

Del Monte - the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi - often gets left off the rotation when golfers visit Pebble Beach Resorts. It isn't located on the resort's main footprint, and therefore, isn't on the water like Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay and Spyglass Hill. But it also costs half as much to play and is kept in good condition. It's a hoot to play, roaming through a neighborhood adjacent to a Hyatt hotel. Since the routing maxes out at 6,300 yards, it's a more relaxing round that takes less time to play. It's not easy, by any means. The bunkers have steep edges. Many of the holes feature a subtle charm. Maybe there's a nice dogleg or elevated green or semi-blind tee shot to keep things interesting. It's hard to walk off Del Monte without smiling.