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Perched on California's Monterey Peninsula, The Links at Spanish Bay gives you a proper taste of links golf, windswept, dune-framed and right on the edge of the Pacific. It sits on a superb stretch between Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Asilomar State Beach, with the famous 17-Mile Drive running through the same neighbourhood as Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.
The names behind it aren't exactly lightweight either: Robert Trent Jones Jr, Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum teamed up on the layout, and you can feel the Scottish inspiration in the way it asks you to think. Expect firm turf, plenty of movement in the fairways and greens, and a steady dose of coastal breeze that can turn a nice little iron into a proper decision.
Want to include Spanish Bay as part of a Monterey multi-course trip? It's a great counterpoint to its more famous neighbours, offering a distinctly different challenge to the parkland-style tests nearby. Bring an extra layer, the wind off the Pacific can be brisk even on sunny days.
Who is this for?
Golfers planning a Monterey Peninsula trip who want one round that feels closest to traditional links golf, plus couples and groups who like great views and a strong resort atmosphere.
Who is it best for?
Players comfortable in wind and firmer conditions, especially mid-to-low handicappers who enjoy plotting a way round rather than simply hitting it high and hard.
Flights, 4 Nights, 3 Rounds
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Flights, 4 Nights, 3 Rounds
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An astounding slice of land on the prestigious Monterey Peninsula sets the scene for Spanish Bay, which is an enchanting links layout that reaches 6,821 yards at its peak. The backdrop at The Links really must be seen to be believed, and will certainly live long in the memory of any golfer fortunate enough to experience it.
The routing pops out to the coast at key points, with fairways tumbling through native sand dunes, coastal scrub and windswept grasses. You'll face firm, fast-running turf, deep bunkers, strategic mounding and the constant challenge of reading the wind. Watson's influence is clear in the shot values and angles, while Jones Jr's shaping gives the course its bold, natural character.
Rugged and undiluted, The Links at Spanish Bay is a modern marvel that ranks high among the finest that California has to offer.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Jr, Tom Watson & Sandy Tatum |
| Opened for play | 1987 |
| Blue | 6,821 yards | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,422 yards | SSS 72.1 |
| White | 6,043 yards | SSS 70.4 |
| Red | 5,332 yards | SSS 72.7 |
Stefan
✓7 Jul 2025
Graham
✓4 Apr 2025
Course is not set up for lady golfer, with some holes needing 150 yard carried off the forward tees. Slow round
Philip
✓17 Jun 2024
a v well designed course ...
Mick
✓15 May 2023
An excellent golf course but not to be played in ANY wind
Stuart
✓10 Oct 2022
An American links course with lots of interesting holes. Quite a variety and mainly running along the ocean front.
Sean
✓30 Aug 2022
Unbelievable location with views you have to see to believe Piper played as we finished our round which was cool
Denise
✓18 Aug 2022
Be accurate or you'll struggle. But good fun. Tougher than we thought.
Roberto
✓21 Jun 2022
Gerry
✓19 Jun 2022
After having played PB and Spyglass, this was my least favourite and not in as good condition. That said, still a decent track. Played with some great folk.
Don
✓26 May 2022
Great course in a fabulous location.
