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4.3
412 Reviews (412)
5 Stars
187
4 Stars
148
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
90.7%
Recommend this course
359 out of 412 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.7%
Recommend this course
29 out of 30 reviews
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4.4
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.5%
Recommend this course
87 out of 93 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

4.3
412 Reviews (412)

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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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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Amenities Good
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Previously Played

fairways are pristine and rough is Ruff

First time playing Del Monte in 30 yrs. The course is in amazing shape! Greens were firm and true. Rough was … well Ruff!!! Great course layout that truly challenges your position play and distance control. The bar & grill had great Smash Burgers! My buddy and I talked about coming back for sure! Thanks Del Monte staff and course maintenance team. A real pleasure to play your course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Not worth the money

Found a hot deal on Golf Now, not so hot, did not include cart so that was an additional $50.00!! Greens were punched, and the fairways were being done WHILE we were playing. Maintenance staff was mowing everywhere and was not courteous to players, even running over our golf balls. The only bright spot was Anita the cart lady.,everything was very expensive and Course was not worth the money! Find another course to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Wife & I played together (our first time playing this course). We were paired with another twosome. Greens were in good condition, considering they had been recently punched and sanded--they played fair, though a bit slower than expected. They did play firm (barely left a divot when sticking the green with wedge shots). The rough and OB are mowed down, finding miss hit balls wasn't a problem, and I liked that considering we were walking and could walk straight to the fairways without having to meander around the cart paths. Easy to walk course (it was built before cars were invented). Would recommend to golfers of all levels. The greens are on the smaller side, and some are well protected. Accuracy on approach shots is important. Don't forget to look around as there are some nice scenic spots along the course. Loved seeing the ocean in the background and we watched a turkey feeding along a tee box on the back 9. Not a bucket list course, but definitely a great course for the price, and the best value for the area. Only drawback--no driving range to warm up on. Excellent chipping/putting practice area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Day in Monterey

The fairways were soft and without any roll, from all the rain it received on Sunday. The greens were still a bit bumpy and full of sand from being punched two weeks ago. I think in two or three weeks they are going to be really good. I love the course and can’t wait to get back and play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
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
First Time Playing

Sneaky Hard Course

I had done some research on the course before going. Host of big time amateur events I knew it would be challenging. Tee boxes are manicured to another level. Speaking of which when you’re looking out of the tee boxes down the fairway it looks WIDE open, don’t be fooled! Some spots are pretty tight and you’ll need to make sure of your yardage. They say you “play your game” but here you need to make sure you play the course’s “game”.

Staff is step above. My starter was Jose, he went above and beyond what you think you could get as far as “course knowledge”. The rest of the staff as well were what other places should strive for.

There are two Monterey’s. The first can be overcast/foggy with a slight offshore breeze that feels like winter. The second can be a sunny high 60’s to low 70’s where I challenge anyone to find a better spot in the world. I was lucky enough to get the second Monterey.

Overall the experience was phenomenal. I plan on getting a local membership so I can hone my game at one of the best courses in the state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course

Love this course. Staff is always friendly, and the course is beautiful. It's peaceful and a great place to play.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

It was an awesome course. The only problem I had was that the tee times were delayed, and with some slow play, I was unable to finish the last 4 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Cold windy round of golf

The weather was crazy. Very windy conditions and it also rained for a little bit. The course is playing well and the greens are still hard to read and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Couldn’t play because of flu

I got the flu about two days before our golf tee time at old Delmonte. The other three golfers still played and had. A great round. Then I was notified I would be charged. I called golf now and asked for a refund but was denied saying that old Delmonte requested the payment. So I called Old Delmonte and they blamed it on GolfNow. They were not even close to being sold out and I would have played if at all possible.
Just upset and tired of the run around associated with online marketing. I have a business and would not charge if someone is sick for a cancellation.
Signed………. Another dissatisfied customer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

First time playing here. Course was very damp from recent rains. Ball plugged on drives, making it play much longer. Green complexes very challenging. Looking forward to coming back in June for a group tournament. Hopefully it will be back to normal conditions and warmer.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too wet and not good conditions

Course is a swamp from all the rain. Surprised they are open as fairways and rough cannot be mowed. Greens were best I have seen at Del Monte but if you can’t find your ball in fairways or rough it will be a long day. Over 5 hours and 30 minutes with all the search and rescue ball missions. Every hole you had to wait because of this.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is beautifully maintained. The staff was VERY accommodating and friendly. Unfortunately we played the day after a storm and the course was soaked (of course). When dry this course is beautiful!

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Harder than it looks but worth it

I walked the course three times this week and the experience really paid off with descending scores. I loved the longer holes, including a couple long par 3s. But what really sets this course apart is that it’s probably the highest value course I’ve ever played. I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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