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4.7
312 Reviews (312)
5 Stars
217
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
96.3%
Recommend this course
298 out of 312 reviews
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4.5
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.7
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 50 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Par 70
Length 6117 yards
Slope 131
Rating 70.1

Back along Snively’s Ridge on the eastern boundary of the Santa Lucia Preserve is a spot that is one of the great luxury getaways in the USA. It’s called Carmel Valley Ranch, and its Pete Dye par-70 layout is a very playable golf course that was voted one of the Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses in the country by Golf for Women’s Magazine.

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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1981) Gene Bates (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Cafe, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
312 Reviews (312)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Bunkers 13
Water Hazards 10
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 14
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 16
Worth the Drive 13

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5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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Cold weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
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5.0
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Previously Played

Great track

Always a pleasure to play here. The choice of tees make it fun for everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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Course

Holes 10-15 were challenging, due to mountain terrain but overall nice course, nice conditions and friendly staff, Worth the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
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 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Outstanding Facility

Awesome course. Everything is top notch. I could play here everyday of my life.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course, great condition and good greens. Nice staff.

My only criticism would be allowing 5somes to play. It slows things down to a crawl.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Cali trip

Great course, good rental clubs, did 18 holes in 3-1/2 hours. Good food , excellent staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Track

Course is in great shape. Deer everywhere on the back 9. Greens were slick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome conditions even after a rainy day.

We had a lot of rain the day before we played and thought the course might be a bit sloppy. It was not. There was standing water in some bunkers but we expected that after a heavy rain. Had a great day with my son in a fabulous track!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Carmel Valley Resort Stay & Play Package

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