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4.6
625 Reviews (625)
5 Stars
394
4 Stars
189
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
593 out of 625 reviews
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4.5
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.0%
Recommend this course
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

4.6
625 Reviews (625)

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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 121
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

An almost perfect course

Bodega is the prettiest course in Wine Country. Stunning views out over the ocean and up and down the coast. It is a round to savor. The course is relatively short and has a unique routing up and down the coastal hills. It gives you a chance to use most every shot in your bag. Feature holes cross a coastal marsh and require walking—well worth it.

On this particular day, pace of play was poor. Not sure why. That has not been my experience in the past.

Definitely a course to play. Recommended.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gratitude for Bodega Bay Links

It was a moment in time! The enjoyment the views and the weather couldn’t of been better!
The camaraderie with the twosome we were paired with. Spending time with my husband who enjoys golf and can appreciate the game as he has Caddied in the PGA professional tour!
No me that’s a different story. I have a 33 handicap the best part of the whole course was me being able to hit the ball over the lagoon a number 16 and 17. Looking forward to the next time I can play the link at the Bodega Bay!

Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the play if you're in the area.

it was my first time playing the course. overall a good play. a little slow on pace of play. It's one of those courses that you need to play a few times to understand where to hit your shots and where to NOT hit your shots.

Great views of the bay.

Give it a go.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding Experience

4 hours 15 minutes for 18 holes. Terrific track, flawless condition, fun, challenging & spectacular views. Outstanding staff. There could be no negatives about this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Could have had a better dining experience...side Shack didn't have what we ordered ..not even soup and it was cold and windy ...course was slow in the morning but we had to wait to tee off on our tee time.....oh well....slow moving in the afternoon but we enjoyed the view while waiting ..otherwise it was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views

The course was great , very windy but overall a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun layout, but pace too slow to enjoy.

Great layout. Greens/course in great condition. Would really enjoy playing it at a decent pace. Waiting 5-10 minute per shot was a serious drag on enjoyment. Might try again if I can grab an early or midweek tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 144
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Challenging links course

Fog first 3 holes then wind picked up to 2+clubs. Great views of bay. Few blind tee shots. Short yardage at blue tees 5892 that should be rated higher than 124.

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

Enjoy

I wish they would put a marshal at 16th tee to get people moving along. It is always really backed up there.

I love the course and staff is really nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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