Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Overview
Spyglass Hill Golf Course opens with five breathtaking holes through the Pacific dunes before climbing into the Del Monte Forest among towering pines. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1966 and named for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, Spyglass is a regular host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and is consistently ranked among the toughest and most beautiful courses in America. Many tour pros consider it a sterner test than Pebble Beach itself.
📜 History
Opened in 1966 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Spyglass Hill has been an AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am rotation course for decades and routinely ranks in the top public courses nationally.
⛳ Why Locals Play Here
Spyglass delivers two distinct experiences in one round — windswept oceanside dunes followed by a serene, demanding journey through the forest. It is a connoisseur's course for golfers who want a real challenge.
Notable Features
- Five opening holes through Pacific dunes
- Robert Trent Jones Sr. design
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am host
- Forested back nine through Del Monte Forest
- Named after Treasure Island
Best For
Amenities
💡 Local Insight
The opening hole, a downhill par-5 toward the ocean, is one of the most photogenic starts in golf. Bring extra balls — the forested back nine punishes wayward shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spyglass Hill harder than Pebble Beach?
Many golfers and tour pros consider Spyglass Hill a tougher test than Pebble Beach, especially the forested back nine. Its slope rating is among the highest on the Peninsula.
Course Details
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