Pebble Beach Golf Courses

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Welcome to Pebble Beach California.  There are seven golf courses in this plush community.  Golfing here is expensive, true. Most people know that before they even contemplate a visit to Pebble Beach, and the overwhelming response from our visitors is that their expectations were exceeded. It's like seeing heaven for the first time and trying to pick the best spot.

More About Pebble Beach Golf Courses 

The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Add to your Pebble Beach golf experience; stay at the Lodge and look out over the 18th hole of Pebble from your room.
Live Course Cam Pebble Beach Golf Links
Live Cam of various holes; includes a cam at The Lodge.
The Links at Spanish Bay
Like being in Scotland: rugged, windy, and near the ocean.
Spyglass Hill
Open since 1966, one of the premiers courses world wide.
Peter Hay
Named after its designer and golf great, a nine-hole course near Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Del Monte Golf Course
The oldest course with its own rich history.
A Rich History
History of Golf at Pebble Beach.
Events
Calendar of events.
Golf Tips
Golf tips from top pros.
17-Mile Drive
Interactive Map
Pebble beach Golf Links FAQs
Information on how to get around, weather, course grasses, ...pretty comprehensive.
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Pebble Beach Golf Links Review 

Golfers' comments about Pebble

Overheard at the Tap Room (Pub at The Lodge)

Greens bumpy near the ocean with some crazy breaks.

Spectacular views; bring a camera.

Hire a caddy and walk the course like the pros do - well worth it.

Fairways are Immaculate.

The place is unreal; beyond expectations.

Had heard so much hype was expecting a little letdown, especially after spending so much. My buddies and I spent 2 days grinning like fools, dazzled everywhere we looked. There were some packed sandtraps and the wind is definitely a factor, but such a once in a lifetime experience.

I can't say enough about hiring a caddy. You get a tour and lots of tips along the way. Walking the course is the way to go.

Kids can eat at the casual restaurant. It was so-so. But there is beach access.

The course is already being prepared for 2010; trees being moved, etc. Greens tricky by the water but true.

What. A. Place. I walked the same course as the big guys.

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Reviews on Local Flavor around Pebble Beach and Carmel 

Reviews

Local reviews; where to go in Pebble beach and Carmel CA.

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Local Flavor in 93921

The Inn at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach)  
"We stayed during the end of May. The hotel is a bit impersonal, you get the feeling it's more for a convention. Our trip started in San Francisco, and..." more
Big Sur Half Marathon (Carmel)  
"Fast course--great for a confidence booster and/or a PR. I ran this again last year to prep for Thanksgiving feasting (and CIM) and had a better experience...." more
17-Mile Drive Scenic Tour (Pebble Beach)  
"Ehhh, the 17 Mile drive is alright. Not what I expected that it would be but that is okay. The lone cypress is a pretty neat photo opportunity but as for..." more
AT & T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament (Monterey)  
"This event is a lot of fun! My wife and I are not super big golf fans, but we enjoy driving down to Carmel to see the tournament. The big key is to get..." more
Mi Tierra - Carniceria and Supermercado (Seaside)  
"Wow! Yesterday I had a burrito al pastor. It was delicious and huge. I got the regular size, not sure I would have been able to finish a super! (Believe..." more
Garrapata State Beach (Carmel)  
"This is actually me & my bf's favorite beach! It is absolutely amazing! If you have not been - GO! It is a place of dreams and fun times. I wish I could..." more
Candy Cane Lane (Pacific Grove)  
"Definitely not as cool as what it used to be back in the day, but Candy Cane Lane will always hold a special place in my heart. Most, not all, of the..." more
Road Shark (Pacific Grove)  
"I cannot believe you got a picture of this guy. Every time I have seen him I was sans technology. I am .. proud... for some reason to know this cat is..." more
Monterey Municipal Wharf (Monterey)  
"The best part of the wharf is to go people watch all the tourists, as I was once one of these "awesome" people wearing my cool monterey, ca jacket that I..." more
Cima Collina Tasting Room & Art Gallery (Carmel by the Sea)  
"Port Releasing Party this Sunday at the Tasting Room. $5 fee for Non-Members. Can't wait!" more
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Golf Tip #1 

The Grip

The Grip
Left Hand
When you pick up a golf club your hands are the only part of your body that touch the club. For many years the hands (grip) have often been referred to as the steering wheel of the golf swing. I don't believe this could be more true. Gripping the golf club correctly makes playing this game a much better experience.

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Gripping the golf club at first glance does not seem like a very difficult thing to do, however, it can take a lot of trial and error to figure out the correct grip for you. This is a very interesting aspect to the game of golf. Gripping the golf club is a VERY INDIVIDUAL thing for everyone that plays golf. There are no two grips alike. You can only find what works for you through hitting golf balls. I can and will guide you, but ultimately, results on the golf course speak louder than me.

1. Place the golf club up in your left hand, the golf club goes across the left palm- from the base of the forefinger to the pad above the pinky.

2. Now, hold the handle steady with your left fingers and wrap your palm around the top of the grip.

in the fingers

1. Club Goes Across the Left Palm
in the palm

2. Wrap Palm Around Top of the Grip

The grip does more to effect actual ball flight than anything else in the game. That's why we've started with the grip. It's the foundation of the swing, and a quick fix for those of you that have undesirable ball flight patterns.

The more you grip the golf club in the fingers, the faster you can swing the golf club and the quicker the clubface will close. If you grip the golf club further up in the palm, the slower the golf club will travel and the longer it takes for the clubface to close. If you are slicing the golf ball, you will want to move the grip more into the fingers (the base of the fingers), if you are hooking the golf ball, you will want to move the grip more into the palm area (higher up in the left hand).

Right Hand

Now that the left hand is in place you are going to place the right hand on the golf club.

3. With your right hand on the side of your right leg, slowly bring it towards the bottom of the golf club.

4. The right hand will be placed on the golf club more in the fingers than the palm. You will simply fold the right hand around the fingers of the left.

5. BOTH PALMS MUST ALWAYS FACE EACH OTHER. It is not a difficult thing to do but it is mandatory, no gray area.

fold the right hand

3. Bring your Right Hand Towards the Bottom of your Left Hand
fold the right hand

4. Fold your Right Hand Around the Fingers of the Left Hand
palms facing each other

5. Both Palms MUST Face Each Other

Congratulations, you have now GRIPPED the golf club. But hold on a second, there is a good chance this is not the correct grip for you, so you will have to experiment. However, I have given you a great starting point. The placement of the hands on the golf club controls what the clubface will do during the golf swing and ultimately what the clubface will look like at impact.

In the next section I will show you some variations of the grip that will help you find the one that works best for you.

**SPECIAL NOTE Most golf clubs either have a "ladies" grip or a "men's" grip on the golf club. If you have small hands it is very important to make sure you have your clubs gripped with a ladies grip, it doesn't matter if you own men's clubs. If you have large hands you should have your clubs gripped with men's grips. There are a couple more options, if your hands are really small you can have "junior" grips placed on your clubs or if you have x-large hands or arthritis you can have "jumbo" grips placed on your clubs. The grip size also effects ball flight. Large grips tend to make a person fade the ball and small grips tend to make a person draw the ball.**
Grip Variations

There are multiple ways to grip a golf club. Although it sounds overwhelming, it truly is not. Once you begin to experiment you will eliminate four or five of them instantly. I will give you a guide to get you started on the right track.
interlocking grip

Interlocking Grip
harry vardon overlapping grip

Overlapping Grip

For starters, if you have small hands and fingers, the interlocking grip will probably work best for you. It helps you wrap your fingers and palm around the grip handle.

On the other hand, if you have large hands, the overlapping grip will probably work best for you.

The above-mentioned grips are the proper way to hold a club- however there are three different ways you can apply them to the golf club.
weak

Weak
neutral

Neutral
strong

Strong

You can grip the golf club in a weak position (no knuckles of the left hand showing), neutral (one knuckle of the left hand showing) or the strong position (2 or 3 knuckles of the left hand showing).

During your experimenting, if the golf ball has a tendency to curve to the right, you will want to move BOTH hands to the right (strong). When you move the hands make sure you do it slowly. If the golf ball has a tendency to curve to the left, you will want to move BOTH hands slowly to the left (weak). Now, if the golf ball is flying without a curve, you have the correct grip for you. DO NOT EXPERIMENT WITH ANY OTHER GRIP.
Grip Pressure

OK, you have found the correct grip for you. There is one last item we need to deal with. The amount of pressure you apply to the club plays a major role in how you swing the golf club. The tighter you grip the golf club the slower your arms will swing and the longer the clubface will take to release in the downswing (causing a slice). This is a good thing if you HOOK the golf ball. This will definitely stop the ball from curving from right to left. On the other hand if you have problems SLICING the golf ball this amount of grip pressure will make the ball slice more.

If you are struggling with slicing the golf ball, you will have to hold the golf club like you were holding a baby's hand. Gently, the lighter you grip the golf club the faster the club will swing and the quicker the club will release in the downswing. If you do not have any problems with the ball curving, you have found the correct amount of grip pressure.

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Local Spas and Beauty 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Beauty And Spas in 93921

L'Occitane En Provence (Carmel-By-the-Sea)  
"L'Occitane is a French company that produces and sells fragrance, skin care, and personal care items for men and women. They emphasize natural ingredients,..." more
Lush Cosmetics (Carmel by the Sea)  
"stopped in while shopping in carmel. i love the way all the products are marketed and made. i purchased the massage bars with lots of sparkle and a bath bar..." more
Studio 519 (Pacific Grove)  
"Believe everything you read about this place. My experience was fabulous. The building is decorated beautifully, the entire staff was super friendly...." more
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Monterey)  
"The entire place was HOT.Sauna like hot.The room was ok,but not worth the price.I've stayed at suites in Monterey that were far superior for alot less.The..." more
Body Suite Day Spa (Monterey)  
"The Body Suite is a great find! Location, location, location is the key here -- it's right on Cannery Row and just steps away from the ocean. I wanted to..." more
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Local Real Estate 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Real Estate in 93921

Washington Mutual (Monterey)  
"Most convenient location with a parking garage attached. Bring your entry ticket to get it validated from one of the friendly tellers. They always seem..." more
Monterey County Bank (Monterey)  
"The C.D. place to be! We have a C.D. here and have been very pleased, with the service. Mr. K has been personable, friendly, helpful and delightful...." more
Washington Mutual (Pacific Grove)  
"Pretty nice staff here at this Country Club Shopping Center. Everyone here is pretty mellow which usually guarantees a pretty smooth banking experience." more
First National Bank of Central California (Carmel)  
"Great local bank, very clean and very nice people, no BS kind of bank, the reason fro 4 instead of 5 stars is the mean old redhead. She is cranky and not..." more
Pebble Beach Company (Pebble Beach)  
"Hired me, then 3 hours later after the champagne had set in called me back and said the there was a hiring seize. Umm.. okay. Fine. And you own 17 mile..." more
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The Links at Spanish Bay 

Beautiful, on the beach, half the expense of Pebble

The Links at Spanish Bay is right on the beach, which means winds and sandy dunes. It also includes deer. A lot of deer who not impressed by your balls.

The Links at Spanish Bay has sometimes been overlooked because it cannot host tournaments due to environmental restrictions. It also does not have a practice range, which naturally can be discomfiting to an unaware golfer. But you are able to play there at about half the expense of the Pebble Beach Golf Course. The resort works on many levels; the famous Roy's restaurant featuring Pacific Rim cuisine, Peppoli's Italian restaurant with the coveted Antanori Chiantis, (robust red wines), a fabulous spa, and an "insider" tradition - the bagpipe player at sunset. There are particular evenings with the bagpipe player strolling the path with the setting sun behind him that we think of St. Andrews, this rich history of golf, and those missed...Payne Stewart, Bing Crosby,...OK,back to the course.

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Tips on Pebble Beach Golf Links April 2007 

Only holes with tips are listed here

Hole 7

If you are long, you're in the water. Green is protected by bunkers. Miss it a little long and to the left; wind is a factor.

Hole 8

With the wind, go left. And long. If you hit right, do not go long.

Hole 10

Look for the pin first. I went a little left of middle.

Hole 14

Long Par 5. Aim right side for tee shot and let ball roll left. Green has bigtime slopes on 2 tiers - see where the pin is. Approach shot to green is key.

Long equals wet. Bunkers protect the greens here, so if anything left and a little long. Use the wind.

Poppy Hills Players' Reviews 

Comments from golfers on Poppy

Pristine peaceful and beautiful. No snobbery.

Gorgeous layout. Challenging.

Greens smooth, fast. Discounts for SCGA golfers.

What a great course and staff. Even in the fog I loved it.

Lots of doglegs, which I absolutely love.

I said I would be back, and I was. It kicked my a++ and I loved it.

(From the publisher: I could only honestly find these statements; no criticisms other than getting tee times. Impressive.)

Blog Posts from Google 

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Spyglass Hill Golfers' Reviews 

They're all good

The first five holes are right next to the ocean.
Unforgettable. Worth the greensfee.

Don't even think about the blue tees with a handicap over 9.

The course is so beautiful it's unreal. Except it will kick your a++.

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