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4.4
983 Reviews (983)
5 Stars
451
4 Stars
409
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
96.1%
Recommend this course
927 out of 983 reviews
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4.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.6%
Recommend this course
73 out of 74 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland/Links
Par 70
Length 5727 yards
Slope 113
Rating 67.9

Originally designed by Chandler Egan in 1932, the first nince holes takes you through the forested areas of Pacific Grove. Egan's nine takes you through an inland terrain and reflects much of the charm of an English rural course done in the old style.

The back nine was designed by Jack Neville, the original designer of the Pebble Beach Links. It opened in 1960, and is laid out in true links design over dunesland that approaches the sea.

Over looking the course is the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Built in 1855, it is the longest continuously operating lighthouse in California. It is a historical sentinel and picturesque landmark of the golf course.

A scenic tour of the dramatic coastline provides views of Lover's Point, Point Pinos, Crespi Pond and the natural dunesland at Asilomar. You will be enchanted by the abundance of natural wonders such as the plentiful Pacific Blacktail Deer, seals, sea lions, sea otters, pelicans and gulls.

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Course Details

Year Built 1932
Fairways Kikuyu grass
Greens Kikuyu grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect H. Chandler Egan (1932) Jack Neville (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.4
983 Reviews (983)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 45
Brunch 25
Patio Dining 23
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 52
Narrow Fairways 33
Elevation Changes 29
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 105
Walkers 76
Locals 74
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 71
Near Local Attractions 64
Convenient to the City 58

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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Front 9 is tree lined and fairly tight in some areas. Back 9 opens up to a more traditional links style course. The views on the back 9 are worth the price of the round and the layout is challenging. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun Weekend

Place of play was slow but expected on a Sunday afternoon. The course still has a lot of water damage from the recent storms. We had a great sunny day and enjoyed ourselves.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 98
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Poor Man’s Pebble

Still sloppy from all the rain, but starting to recover. As noted, front nine is pretty non descript, but back nine is worth the price of admission with gorgeous views and interesting holes. Fairways decent considering all the rain, greens very grainy and hard to read. Main issue was one group with some young kids was holding up the entire golf course, and no rangers in site. Waiting on every shot. Please send out a ranger from time to time! Really destroyed what should have been an enjoyable day.

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

OK

Love the course but the California storms this year have soaked it. Needs to dry out

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Spectacular views on most of the back 9 holes. Front nine can be challenging with the afternoon wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Soggy Day

We just had a lot of rain , but the course was in pretty good shape! The weather was perfect!
I can’t wait to get out there again this summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice

I haven’t played this course in 20 plus years, The course was walking only today because of all the recent rain but was very nice. Won’t wait another 20 years to play again probably play next week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent golf course for play

Well maintained course . Easy playable with wide fairways .
The back nine holes have stunning views of the ocean

Do recommend .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

1st timer at Poor Man’s Pebble

The front side’s rough was ROUGH, super long and we could barely find the ball. However, the backside had all the views! Would definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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