Pebble Beach Golf Links - California's Crown Jewel

Course Overview

Pebble Beach Golf Links is a stunning 18-hole course located on the Monterey Peninsula in California. The course was designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant and opened in 1916. It features nine holes along the Pacific Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the coastline. The course measures 6,828 yards from the championship tees and plays to a par of 72. The layout includes dramatic elevation changes and challenging coastal winds.

Signature Holes

• The 7th hole, a short par-3, is one of the most photographed holes in golf, playing over a cliff to a small green.
• The 8th hole features a dramatic second shot over a chasm to a small green perched on the ocean.
• The 18th hole is a spectacular par-5 that hugs the coastline, offering stunning views of Carmel Bay.
• The 17th hole, a par-3, requires a precise shot over the ocean to a narrow green.
• The 6th hole, a par-5, features a dramatic tee shot over a cliff to a fairway that slopes toward the ocean.

Course Condition

1. The course is maintained to the highest standards, with pristine fairways and greens.
2. The coastal climate provides ideal growing conditions for the bentgrass greens and poa annua fairways.
3. The rough is typically kept at a challenging length, especially during tournament play.
4. The bunkers are strategically placed and filled with high-quality sand.
5. The course drainage system is excellent, allowing play even after coastal fog or light rain.

Playing Experience

Playing Pebble Beach is a bucket-list experience for any golfer, combining stunning scenery with challenging golf. The course requires precise shot-making and careful club selection due to the coastal winds. The ocean holes provide both beauty and challenge, with the ever-present threat of the Pacific. The inland holes offer strategic options and require careful course management. The experience is enhanced by the luxurious resort facilities and the rich history of the course.

Tournament History

• Pebble Beach has hosted six U.S. Opens, with champions including Jack Nicklaus (1972), Tom Watson (1982), and Tiger Woods (2000).
• The course also hosts the annual AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a popular PGA Tour event.
• The 2019 U.S. Open was won by Gary Woodland, who held off Brooks Koepka.
• The course will host the 2027 U.S. Open, marking its seventh time hosting the championship.
• Pebble Beach has also hosted the PGA Championship and numerous other professional and amateur events.