Golf in Monterey County
From the iconic Pacific-edge fairways of Pebble Beach to beloved munis and beginner-friendly tracks in the Salinas Valley, Monterey County is one of the world's premier golf destinations. World-class resort golf, historic gems like Del Monte, and local experiences for every skill level — all under the cool Monterey coastal air.
Featured Golf Destinations
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece blending dramatic ocean dunes with a soaring forest of Monterey pines — often called tougher than Pebble itself.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
The crown jewel of American golf — an iconic clifftop course on the Monterey Peninsula and the bucket-list round of a lifetime.
Pacific Grove Golf Links
The beloved 'Poor Man's Pebble Beach' — a historic municipal course pairing parkland holes with stunning links-style holes by the lighthouse.
Del Monte Golf Course
The oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi — a classic, walkable, tree-lined gem dating to 1897.
The Links at Spanish Bay
A true Scottish-style links course set among restored coastal dunes, complete with a bagpiper who plays at sunset.
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece blending dramatic ocean dunes with a soaring forest of Monterey pines — often called tougher than Pebble itself.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
The crown jewel of American golf — an iconic clifftop course on the Monterey Peninsula and the bucket-list round of a lifetime.
Pacific Grove Golf Links
The beloved 'Poor Man's Pebble Beach' — a historic municipal course pairing parkland holes with stunning links-style holes by the lighthouse.
Del Monte Golf Course
The oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi — a classic, walkable, tree-lined gem dating to 1897.
The Links at Spanish Bay
A true Scottish-style links course set among restored coastal dunes, complete with a bagpiper who plays at sunset.
Twin Creeks Golf Course
A welcoming Salinas-area public course and First Tee facility — ideal for learning, juniors, and affordable everyday golf.
King City Golf Course
South County's friendly municipal course and First Tee facility — affordable, relaxed, learning-friendly golf in the Salinas Valley.
Corral de Tierra Country Club
A private members' club in a sunny valley setting between Monterey and Salinas, known for its scenic, mature parkland layout.
Bayonet Golf Course
A muscular, championship public course on the former Fort Ord — long, demanding, and known as 'Combat Corner.'
Rancho Cañada Golf Club at Carmel Valley
A friendly, scenic public course along the Carmel River — accessible, walkable, and welcoming to golfers of all levels.
Poppy Hills Golf Course
The NCGA's home course in the Del Monte Forest — a beautifully reimagined, walkable public track open to all golfers.
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
A dramatic Pete Dye–designed mountain course climbing through the oak-studded hills of Carmel Valley.
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
A tranquil resort course winding through the sunny Carmel Valley among lakes, oaks, and the Carmel River.
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
A scenic, accessible Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. public course set in the rolling hills near the famous raceway.
Monterey Pines Golf Course
An approachable, accuracy-friendly public course beloved by beginners, juniors, and golfers learning the game.
The Hay at Pebble Beach
A Tiger Woods–designed 9-hole par-3 short course — pure fun, family-friendly, and a perfect warm-up or beginner round.
Black Horse Golf Course
Bayonet's scenic sister course — rolling bluffs, ocean panoramas, and a more playable but still rewarding championship layout.
Golf in Monterey County — A Local's Guide
Monterey County is one of the world's great golf destinations, home to 26 courses spread across the Peninsula and the Salinas Valley. Pebble Beach Golf Links — host of multiple U.S. Opens and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am — anchors a collection of ocean-edge courses no other place in America can match. Spyglass Hill, The Links at Spanish Bay, and Poppy Hills round out a truly world-class resort golf lineup.
But MC is far more than luxury golf. Del Monte Golf Course, opened in 1897, is the oldest continuously operating course west of the Mississippi. Pacific Grove Golf Links pairs nine parkland holes with nine links-style holes beside the lighthouse — an affordable public classic. Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, Monterey Pines, and the First Tee courses in Salinas and King City deliver accessible, beginner-friendly golf across the county.
Best Time to Play
Monterey's coastal climate is mild year-round, though morning marine-layer fog is common in summer. Afternoons tend to clear, and spring and fall offer the cleanest conditions. Book Pebble Beach tee times well in advance; munis and public tracks like Pacific Grove often have same-day availability.
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