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4.2
428 Reviews (428)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
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3 Stars
48
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
90.6%
Recommend this course
374 out of 428 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.6%
Recommend this course
41 out of 42 reviews
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4.4
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.9%
Recommend this course
93 out of 97 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6356 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.6

Opened in 1897, Del Monte™ Golf Course is the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi. Designed by golf and polo enthusiast Charles Maud, this inland course boasts a meandering, hilly layout that has challenged golfers for more than a century.

It was the original host of the California State Amateur-still played on Del Monte's narrow, tree-lined fairways and small,well-protected greens-and continues to serve as one of the three courses on which the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational is played.

Adjacent to Del Monte™ Golf Course, the Del Monte Pavilion offers an inviting outdoor setting for any special event. Whether you are hosting a corporate outing or a tournament awards ceremony, all events are impeccably catered by the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

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Course Details

Year Built 1897
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Maud Tom Bendelow (1911)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2019 #12) (2017 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #9)

Reviews

4.2
428 Reviews (428)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 10
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Undulating Greens 15
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 21
Locals 18
Seniors 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23
Near the Airport 18
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

insanely slow play

I'm a semi-regular at this course, so I want to preface my review by saying that this particular experience was not indicative of how it usually is there.

I played on a Friday afternoon. It happened that in front of us was a recreational tournament, many of whose players may have been first-time golfers. It was clear that they had no interest in playing expediently. It took a full hour to play the first 3 holes.

I will say that the marshal did try to help - he even had one group skip a hole - but evidently the problem was just too big to manage.

Del Monte is a Pebble Beach Property course, and a round of golf there should be held to the same high standards as the other courses. This round was not pleasant. Safe to say I won't be booking late-day tee times at Del Monte in the near future.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day at Del Monte

Super friendly staff. They ordered up the perfect weather, pace of play was right in 4 hours.

Great day with my bride of 32 years.

Mark

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Owned by the Pebble beach management group Del Monte is a great, fun, old course to play. Long and challenging BUT forgiving if you go off fairway, just a fun day to be had

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic Challenge

What can look to be simple is not. Good condition and layout seems straight forward but must play this course with confidence. Small greens and protected fairways will keep you honest to make par. If you are not a good player getting out of trouble or able to recover with creative shots, it could be a long day.
Approach shots are key to a good score.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Enjoyed the 1st time playing at Del Monte

I got a GolfNow deal and tried the 1st time playing at Del Monte. The course is very well maintained, except few sand bunkers lack of sands at bottom. The greens are very small, so you need to shot accurately. Overall, enjoyed the walking on the course under the good weather.

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

Old Del Monte Golf

Old school course with small greens, very playable for all….in very good condition…some sand traps can use more sand and were hard-packed…great walking course or for pull cats..very much enjoyed it…

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Del Monte

Premium on accuracy. Tight fairways with demanding rough. Perfect greens and tee boxes. Offer Taylor Made rental clubs. If you need game improvement, be sure to specify. Great staff and weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course at a great price

We’ve played many courses in the Monterey area and decided to give Del Monte a try. The course was in great shape, staff was helpful and restrooms were clean. The course is fairly short but still very fun to play. Pace of play a little slower than I like, but it was a beautiful day!

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

Beautiful and fun course!

Loved all 18 holes here! No driving range. Beautiful scenery and well-kept course. A bit backed up on a few holes but I'm sure this varies from day today depending on the players. Great value on golfpass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day at Del Monte

We had a great day playing the Del Monte Course. Greens were in good condition. Fairways were neat. And the piece moved along nicely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic

I love this course, so challenging and fun to play

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

Del monte - classic layout very walkable

One of the oldest courses in California, del monte is a great course to walk with enough challenges to be interesting

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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