Pacific Grove Golf Links

(Disclaimer — I played the back nine only)
Had an absolutely fantastic time. As others have stated the course on the back nine is a links style layout with some pretty incredible views of the ocean. The water doesnt come into play but it feels like a very real part of the experience. The fairways and greens we’re well maintained and if you hit it long and straight (which I dont) you can drive to the green on some par-4’s. The staff was super friendly in the shop. Was well worth what I paid, a def value as far as golf goes. And the food was good in the club house. For the price, I dont know what else you can ask for. If you want all the frills and glamour, there are plenty of courses in the area. If you want great views, a fun/​challenging course, and good value, come here.

Drove a long way to play this gem. Like others have said, it’s great rates for Oceanside golf. But don’t fool yourself. The big boy courses nearby have holes adjacent to the ocean. It’s prime real estate. This course has a small two lane scenic road and small parking spaces between the course and the ocean. We are talking less than 100 yards, but it’s still not right up against the ocean. The ocean doesn’t actually play into the hole like the other courses do.
Nonetheless it’s a great course for the price you pay. It’s challenging enough to keep the average golfer busy.
Please, dear God PLEASE DONT LEAVE YOUR FOOD UNATTENDED after the turn. The local I was paired up warned me about the birds when I put in my order for a burger and fries as we teed off on the 9^th. I thought he was just being cute. No. Shortly after we teed off the 10^th I saw him running FULL SPEED towards my cart yelling. When I looked at my cart, there were AT LEAST 4 birds tearing open my styrofoam box and ripping apart my warm juicy burger. These birds are furious. Ruthless. Hungry. This is no joke. This is no longer a golf review. It is a public service announcement.
Guard your food with your LIFE. The feathered demons are approaching from the horizon.

PG was on my bucket list for a while, and I took my son out to play PG on 9÷25÷15 the morning before his wedding. My expectations were a little high. Although the front 9 had many deer., back 9 had great views, and the staff was friendly, the course itself is a fair-​condition muni. It was memorable but not great. I would play it again.

Having just played this course on thanksgiving day for the second time, all I can say is you really can not go wrong with this place. Considering its proximity to the golf Mecca just to the south, to be able to get in 18 holes for $ 49 on a holiday in such an amazing setting truly makes this one a gem.
Reasonable pace of play, friendly professional staff and well maintained conditions considering the drought all add up to a great day.

This place was a great place with exceptional assistance from the pro shop before booking my round. Some call it the poor mans pebble beach, but I’d have to say it’s an awesome place for all golfers at a fraction of the price. Greens are great and layout is creative with astonishing views on the backside. Can’t wait to come back!

Course is in great condition and it has beautiful scenery. The price was great but we got harassed by the marshal at the end of our round. His name was Mark and we could’ve finished our round but he was on the 16^th green harassing us to finish. Very unprofessional and disrespectful to our group. We know the rules and respect the game but this was not warranted. Avoid the marshal!

A great little golf course. Par 70. A bit short, but you can’t beat the views. The weather was perfect the day we played, not always the case as I was told. The greens were above average but a bit long. Grass in the fairways was sparse in places. Thoroughly enjoyed the round and the green fee was very affordable, especially for the area. I’ll be back.

Not a bad track, but very short. Course plays slow as a result of a lot of hackers playing. Most don’t have any golf etiquette considering they refuse to repair their ball marks on the greens and divots in the fairway. Bunkers are very hard. At first I was very disappointed when I went to the driving range, but was glad to see the course is nothing like their practice area. While I understand they are trying to use as much real estate as possible, the greens and tee boxes are too close together. If you miss the green, you could be hitting into players teeing off on some holes.

I’ve played this course twice and I cant wait to come back. I cant say enough good things about PGGL. The course is always in great shape but you CANNOT beat the price here for the quality of golf. Hands Down an absolute MUST visit!

Yes, the poor man’s Pebble Beach. I don’t know how anyone could complain about this course. You pay municipal rates for a course that is in great condition with views that you won’t find anywhere else on a course at that price. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our round yesterday in a beautiful day. I’d suggest teeing off 5 – 6 hours before sunset and enjoying the back nine along the coast in the waning hours of the sun. The greens rolled true and although it’s one of the shorter 18s I’ve ever played, there was enough challenge. If you buy any food, be sure to protect it from the birds. No joke, we lost three bags of chips to them and nearly one hotdog.

What a beautiful course! The best part is the spectacular views of the ocean, especially on the back 9! They are priceless.
One of my favorite holes is 17, par 3 across a small pond with the view of the ocean to the left as you face the hole.
The course is in average condition. Some bare spots on the fairway but the tee boxes and greens were OK. Gofnow had a $ 38 rate (w/​cart). Can’t beat that! We will definitely go back!

We have played a few times and every time is a great experience. This time we were Paired with a couple of Locals Carol and Russ. What a great golfing team we made. The views are spectacular and course is well maintained. They say this course will challenge your ability to find your ball if not on the fairway although I managed to find all of mine even in the sand. Book the course for two days if you can.

Came on thanks giving with my family, the course is nice, but The course marshal was just a really unpleasant person and kind of ruined the round. He came to tell us to hurry multiple times, while chain smoking cigarettes, even though we had to wait after every hole. He then came and yelled again while we were deciding who was going to play the second 9. And this is all with nobody behind us! The guys name was mark I believe, and he just made our whole experience a negative one.
I never write Unilocal reviews like this, but I just can’t believe how much of a jerk this guy was, and on thanksgiving no less.

The back 9 is pretty phenomenal. The front nine is rather pedestrian. The back nine will make you forget about the front nine. Well worth it.

This is my 3 rd time playing this course. Always a have a good time playing it. The front nine is basically a park cut to fit 9 holes. But the back opens up to the water and some stunning shots to take with your camera. Also let me add we checked in about an hour and a half early and they got us out 40 mins before out scheduled time. Definitely will come back again.

This is really two golf courses, the front and the back. The front is nice enough with some views of the ocean and a meandering route through older Pacific Grove neighborhoods and towering trees. It is however infested with either kikuyu or St. Augustine grass which tends to grab your club. Be aware.
The second nine is as linksy as you can get outside of the UK. It is truly beautiful and has that windswept look. Very enjoyable.
The restaurant is updated and clean, the conditioning on the course is muni all the way with worn, grassless areas on the fairway but this course is a must unless you can play Spanish Bay for about $ 250.00.

I’ve had the chance to play the front nine many times. A few weeks ago I finally got to play the full course and have the full PG Golf experience for only $ 50!
Golfers will be treated to a first-​rate golf experience with stunning ocean backdrops and tough holes to challenge even the most A-​list of golfers. The back course fronts the beautiful Asilomar Beach, the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, Lover’s Point and endless coastal sand dunes.
After a full day of golf, relax at their full-​service restaurant, Point Pinos Grill. This warm and casual dining spot has fortified many golfers and visitors, serving up seasonally-​focused dishes like the huevos rancheros, seafood cioppino, maple bacon pork belly, green chile triple mac ‘n cheese, pan-​fried sand dabs and bistro steaks.
I plan on getting in a few rounds here this summer. Discover a world-​class golf course, historic landmarks, breathtaking views and the best golf value to be found here at Pacific Grove Golf Links.

A beautiful course lovingly referred to as a «poor man’s pebble beach.»
My friend got married in Monterey so we decided to spend one of his last days of freedom drinking beers and playing golf with all the guys from the wedding. We picked Pacific Grove because it was the perfect mix of reasonable price and casual setting … the type of place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, a well maintained and challenging course, and not feel too out of place drinking a beer while you maneuver your cart around the course.
The front nine is nothing special, but the back nine is incredible. Every hole on the back nine has a view of the ocean and a couple of the holes are practically on Asilomar beach.
I’ve driven by this course a thousand times seeking out the breath taking views that Asilomar State Beach has to offer, I’ve been meaning to try it for years and I’m glad I finally did because it definitely didn’t disappoint.

Great course if you want to experience Monterey Peninsula golf without spending your children’s college fund. Truly a «poor man’s Pebble Beach». Great value.
Front 9 winds through cypress and eucalyptus lined fairways with deer walking the course with you.
Back 9 is spectacular, right along the coast. Not many trees, the main difficulty is avoiding sand dunes and playing through the wind off the ocean.
Had a really enjoyable round with Tony and Walt– Walt is the man! #montereywaltistheman.
One piece of advice– there is usually fog in the morning, so without 2 locals to guide us through, the front 9 would have been impossible. Try to tee off after 10:00 if you can to get the best views. We teed off at 7:30 and only had about 150 yards of visibility for the first 2 hours.

Wow, this course is tough. The front nine no problem. Of course if you don’t hit it straight, you could very well hit a house or cars parked alongside in the neighborhood. Wide open and very green. The back nine is another story. Sand dune feeling and narrow. Along the 17 mile coastal drive with great views of the Pacific Ocean. Almost like you were playing at the renown Pebbles Beach golf course but on a budget.
The greens are very fast.
There’s a lighthouse located on the property. And plenty of deer grazing.
Look for golf deals online. We paid $ 39 p/​p with a golf cart.