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4.2
421 Reviews (421)
5 Stars
190
4 Stars
152
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
90.3%
Recommend this course
367 out of 421 reviews
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4.3
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.6%
Recommend this course
35 out of 37 reviews
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4.4
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.8%
Recommend this course
91 out of 96 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
421 Reviews (421)

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 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

On the best courses to walk

Course is well maintained and challenging In a great way. Greens were fast and consistent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Loved this course, Excellent condition and maintenance. Interesting layout with small greens and great bunkering.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condition

Del Monte is always a fun course to play and it is in the best condition I have ever seen it. Greens are pure and fast. Staff is very friendly. Great beverage cart with good food options. Smash burger in the grill is outstanding. We will definitely play here again when we come back to the peninsula.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Thumbs up.

The course was in great shape, it was fun to play, staff was friendly and helpful, there was a little bit of everything as far as views. You experienced a city view, woodland and even ocean views throughout the course. The greens were in very good shape, but brutal they weren't easy. I don't really have anything bad to say about this course, I give it a thumbs up.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape!

The course is in the best shape I’ve seen it in years.
Been going there 59 years….

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in good shape.

The course was in really good shape. One gentleman in our foursome works for the course and when we said that the course was in much better shape than the last time we played there a couple years ago, he said that it’s been better since after COVID. Evidently they recently had a tournament and we’re going to have another big tournament in a few days so they have really been keeping up the course. Pace of play was great until around hole 14, but still not bad. Would definitely recommend playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NearPure

Hi All,

Though I had not played this course in some time I was incredibly pleased to find the overall condition of Old D to be near immaculate.Mowers and rollers were out in my mid morning round and my obvious concern were the poa greens.Near pure.Every single one of ‘em.

Enjoy

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Walked

Del monte

Customer service was not good. Course did not offer rain check, even though the weather was windy and raining. Course conditions were not good.

I enjoyed playing this course in the past. I think management is now too focused on maximizing revenue at the expense of customer service and good experience in playing the course. Unfortunate for golfers.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course-has some rough spots

Greens are in good shape. Long distance from tees to grass - rocky, and uneven ground in between. Very difficult to impossible t from which to hit. My opinion it unnecessarily adds difficulty to the course. Pricing was good, friendly staff, pace of play was fine.

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

Great Course

Really nice corse had some construction going on at couple of holes but nothing bad.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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