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4.5
632 Reviews (632)
5 Stars
397
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
96.6%
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600 out of 632 reviews
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4.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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25 out of 25 reviews
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4.5
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.0%
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65 out of 67 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6290 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.6

The Links at Bodega Harbour is conveniently situated along the Sonoma County Coast, only an hour from San Francisco and two hours from Sacramento. Its location perched above the Pacific also provides stunning ocean views. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.in 1978, the back nine was the original course before the front nine was added nine years later. Jones designed a traditional Scottish links layout complete with rolling fairways and fast, undulating greens. There are almost 100 bunkers strategically situated throughout as well as thick patches of native coastal rough that are just waiting to swallow even slightly errant shots. The golf course is not long but it requires both skill and strategy. The final three holes are not only the most challenging, they also boast the most breathtaking views.

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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Greens Poa Annua/Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Bistro

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
632 Reviews (632)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 17
Drinks 17
Dinner 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 36
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
A Weekend Splurge 25
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 40
Near Local Attractions 8
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Comparable to Pebble Beach

Absolutely stunning views from nearly every hole. The wind and the fog are unpredictable and add to the difficulty. If you're near Santa Rosa it is certainly worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Blown Away

The course was in good shape. Greens were fast even though they were still showing a few punch marks. Wind was steady at 20mph with gusts up to 30+, so it was a great challenge for shaping shots and keeping drives low. Will definitely play here again, but on a less windy day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful views but the course was not my thing

Service and personnel were both great. My disappointment stems from the design and playability of the golf course. I felt the course was crowded by homes and changed my game/club selection despite my general confidence in my ability to stay on the course. Granted the day was considerably windier than normal, but still it felt like there would be no space to breath even on a calm day. The way the course wound through the hillside felt very forced, and I've played a number of courses with elevation changes. Even Lake Chabot golf course which I'm not a fan of seems more natural in its setting than the Links at Bodega Harbour. The views were amazing indeed, but not enough to redeem the design in my opinion. Unfortunately that's not an easy fix and I likely won't be back anytime soon.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult course. Not for beginners. Beautiful location. Challenging layout! Welcoming staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Yeah golf

Great little course..beautiful views of the coast line. I found the two walking holes a bit weird. I would rate this course 7.5 out of 10

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Return Visit

Course as always was in great condition. Only issue I had today was the strong winds blowing on a day that didn't get out of the 50s. Can't blame my results on the course, but it was a tough day on the links. Looking forward to returning on a more pleasant day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor maintenance

Greens were very good. Course has lots of elevation change and helpful to have someone know the course (e.g best to use short irons off some tees). Fairways and rough were not great. Course appears to be in decline

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Weather is major factor

Bodega Harbour can be compared to many of the courses on the Northern & Central California Coastline. It is a beautiful, scenic ocean front course. It is challenging for all intermediate level golfers and very well maintained. The staff is always helpful and friendly. If the winds remain light to moderate a round at Bodega Harbour is delightful. More severe winds can greatly reduce the enjoyment.

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

Friendly staff, fun course, good value.

Worth a trip to the coast. Last three holes are memorable. Staff very welcoming.

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

Best CA Coast Value

Course was in great shape. Great scenery and wildlife. Cart recommended because you still get to walk a fun two-hole stretch at 16-17. A bit too much OB for my liking with so many houses lining the fairways but white tees allow you to hit shorter clubs to keep it in play. Challenging around the greens and many uneven fairway lies. (Don't try full shots from those lies since you probably never practice them!) Catch the downslope off the tee at 9 and you can chip and putt for birdie like I did. Reluctant to call this such a tremendous value because I'm afraid they'll raise the price! ;)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ocean views at a discount price

Bang for the buck this is one of the best courses in Northern California. Almost every hole has sweeping ocean views. It’s a beautiful course which maintains nice fairways and terrific greens. The elements are part of the challenge on this Links style course. Wind can be tough so hope for the best. Putts break towards the ocean. Pictures don’t do it justice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Best Course In Sonoma County?

Bodega is an excellent test of your golf skills. The greens are very fast and undulating and 2 putts are not a given. The wind always plays a factor - especially on the back nine where holes 13-15 play directly into the wind which ranges from 10-30 mph. Conversely, many of the other holes have a helping wind - or a cross breeze. The views of Bodega Bay are really amazing. The course is not overly long but that is tempered by the wind and the long rough along most of the holes. I've played this course at least 15 times int he last year and will keep going back even though it has gotten more expensive and crowded. The increased number of golfers may have scared the local bobcats away - haven't them in awhile. Plenty of other wildlife though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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