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Global Rules (use on every hole) ---Downhill: plays 1 club shorter. ---Uphill / into wind: plays 1–2 clubs longer. ---Slice pattern: aim left of target, expect 15–30 yards of curve, but be safe if it goes straight. ---Safer side > “perfect line” when trouble is in play. -------Hole 1 – Par 4 ~405 ---Par Tee: Driver at left-center fairway; expect it to roll out, leaving 120–140. Approach: 9i–PW to middle. Short is OK, don’t go long. ---Birdie Tee: Full driver; try to leave 90–120. Approach: SW or controlled PW right at the pin, below the hole. ---Slice Tee: Aim just inside left rough line; slice brings you to center. Approach: Aim a bit left of middle; slice brings it back. -------Hole 2 – Par 4 ~286 ---Par Tee: 5i to fairway (about 180), leaving ~100. Approach: SW/PW center of green; ignore pin. ---Birdie Tee: 3i (200–210), leave 60–80. Approach: SW from your favorite 60–80 number right at pin. ---Slice Tee: 4i aimed left edge of chute; slice moves it to middle. Approach: If in fairway, stock SW. If blocked by tree, pitch out, then wedge on. -------Hole 3 – Par 3 ~121 (uphill) ---Par Tee: 9i to green center (plays longer). Middle of green only. ---Birdie Tee: Solid 9i at pin, landing on front/middle. ---Slice Tee: Aim left-center of green with 9i; slice brings it to middle. -------Hole 4 – Par 4 ~341 ---Par Tee: Driver at right-center; avoids big drop-off left. Approach: SW/PW to middle, one extra club if into wind. ---Birdie Tee: Driver trying to leave 70–90. Approach: SW from your favorite wedge yardage, at the flag. ---Slice Tee: Aim center-left; slice ends up center/right, away from left drop-off. Approach: Aim a touch left of middle; let slice work. -------Hole 5 – Par 5 ~479 ---Par Tee: Driver at center-left (avoid right bunker/OB). Layup: 5i, leaving ~60. Stay short of trouble. 3rd: SW to middle; accept easy birdie/par. ---Birdie Tee: Driver as far as possible. 2nd: 3i toward front of green; goal is on or just short. 3rd: Simple chip/SW for birdie look. ---Slice Tee: Aim left-center; slice finishes middle/right, safe. Layup: 6i to 60–80 yard zone. 3rd: SW on, at center. ---Hole 6 – Par 4 ~298 (very narrow) ---Par Tee: 5i to fairway; distance less important than staying short of trouble. Approach: 9i (plays a bit longer) to green center. ---Birdie Tee: 3i; if you can keep it in fairway, leave 80–100. Approach: PW/SW, slightly past middle (front is steep). ---Slice Tee: 5i aimed left edge of fairway; slice brings it to center. Approach: Same as par—center of green, not pin. -------Hole 7 – Par 3 ~182 (downhill) ---Par Tee: 7i to green center (plays like 160–165). Miss short-right if you must—best bailout. ---Birdie Tee: 7i at pin, but pick a line that still lands on big part of green. ---Slice Tee: Aim left-center with 7i; slice finishes in center/right. Short-right is fine. -------Hole 8 – Par 5 ~547 (ravine 85 short of green) ---Par Tee: Driver at target bunker (left-center). Layup: 5i to stay well short of ravine (~100+ out). 3rd: 9i/PW into elevated green center. ---Birdie Tee: Max driver. 2nd: 3i to just short of ravine (~80–90 out). 3rd: SW at pin. ---Slice Tee: Aim left; slice bends to middle. Layup: 6i laying up short of ravine. 3rd: 8i–9i to safe middle. -------Hole 9 – Par 4 ~405 (down then up, into wind) ---Par Tee: Driver at fairway bunker line. Approach: 4i (plays like ~190) to middle. Take par and run. ---Birdie Tee: Best driver; try to leave 130–140. Approach: 8i–9i; if you’re short, chip and save par. ---Slice Tee: Aim slightly left of bunker; slice finds fairway. Approach: 4i/5i toward center-left, away from big miss. -------Hole 10 – Par 4 ~281 (downwind, canyon right) ---Par Tee: 5i layup to 90–110. Approach: SW/PW to center; ignore green shape, just hit middle. ---Birdie Tee: 3w at green; aim center. If short: easy chip/SW. If on: eagle look. ---Slice Aggressive: 3w aimed left edge of green; slice drifts to center. Safe: 5i left-center fairway, then standard wedge on. -------Hole 11 – Par 3 ~161 (downhill) ---Par Tee: 8i to big middle, not pin. Long is dead; keep it pin-high or shorter. ---Birdie Tee: 8i at pin location, but never long. ---Slice Tee: Aim left-center with 8i; slice moves it to center/right. Hole 12 – Par 5 ~542 (blind 2nd, trouble left) ---Par Tee: Driver at left fairway bunker line. 2nd: 5i toward big oak (target), leaving ~120–140. 3rd: 9i–PW center. ---Birdie Tee: Best driver. 2nd: 3i at oak, leaving 70–90. 3rd: SW at pin. ---Slice Tee: Aim slightly left of fairway; slice to center. 2nd: 6i to a safe number (120–140). 3rd: 9i–PW to middle; don’t chase a risky line. -------Hole 13 – Par 4 ~375 (big downhill, blind) ---Par Tee: 5i to middle (drop will add yards). Approach: 8i–9i center. ---Birdie Tee: 3i, using downhill to get to wedge range (100–120). Approach: PW/SW at pin. ---Slice Tee: Aim left-center with 5i; slice takes it to center/right, away from OB vineyards. Approach: Middle of green, not flag. --------Hole 14 – Par 3 ~160 (downhill, usually into wind) ---Par Tee: 7i to center. Short is better than long here. ---Birdie Tee: 7i at pin, but land it on front/middle tier. ---Slice Tee: Aim left-center with 7i; slice brings it to middle/right. Never long. -------Hole 15 – Par 5 ~499 (downwind, water right) ---Par Tee: Driver at left-center, away from water. 2nd: 5i layup to 60–80. 3rd: SW to center. ---Birdie (go for it) Tee: Max driver. 2nd: 3i trying to get on or just short. 3rd: Simple chip/SW. ---Slice Tee: Aim left edge; slice ends up center-left. 2nd: 6i to your favorite wedge distance. 3rd: SW middle. -------Hole 16 – Par 4 ~372 (dogleg right, creek right) ---Par Tee: 3w/3i to lay up short of ravine (~210). Approach: 6i to middle, slightly left of flag. ---Birdie Tee: Driver at center-left (ravine not in range). Approach: PW/9i if inside 140; attack pin but not toward creek. ---Slice Tee: Aim left with 3i; slice ends up middle. Approach: Aim left edge of green with 6i; slice finds center. ------Hole 17 – Par 4 ~400 (dogleg right, ravine right) ---Par Tee: Driver at center-left. Approach: 6i to middle; don’t chase edge pins. ---Birdie Tee: Best driver to leave 140–160. Approach: 8i–9i at pin if it’s not tucked near trouble. ---Slice Tee: Aim left side; slice brings it to center, away from ravine. Approach: Aim left-center; slice works it toward middle. ------Hole 18 – Par 4 ~412 (double fairway, creek and pond) ---Par (safe left) Tee: Driver into LEFT fairway (wider, safer). Approach: 5i–6i to left-center of green; avoid pond right. ---Birdie (risky right) Tee: Driver to RIGHT fairway (shorter in). Approach: mid-iron to left-center of green; take conservative line even from aggressive tee. ---Slice Tee: Aim left fairway; slice keeps you away from creek/pond. Approach: Aim left edge of green with 5i–6i; slice brings it toward center.
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Business Hours
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Monday Today
07:00 am - 05:30 pm
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07:00 am - 05:30 pm- Wednesday
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07:00 am - 05:30 pm- Sunday
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Description
Pacific Grove Golf Links also known as “The Poor Man’s Pebble Beach” represents an exceptional value proposition in Northern California’s golf landscape. This comprehensive facility analysis evaluates amenities, pricing, course characteristics, and operational details to provide complete information for directory inclusion and visitor guidance.
Facility Overview and Classification
Pacific Grove Golf Links is a public municipal golf course owned and operated by the City of Pacific Grove. Situated at 77 Asilomar Boulevard in Pacific Grove, California, the facility features an 18-hole championship layout that earned recognition from Golf Magazine as one of the “Nation’s Top 50 Golf Courses Under $50”. The course holds dual architectural distinction: the front nine was designed by U.S. Amateur Champion Chandler Egan in 1932, while the back nine was crafted by Jack Neville—original designer of Pebble Beach Golf Links—in 1960.
Facility Amenities Assessment
Available Amenities (Confirmed Present)
Driving Range: YES – The facility maintains a driving range, though it is described as “pretty small” and utilizes mat-based hitting surfaces rather than grass tees. The range extends approximately 200 yards uphill. Golfers purchase tokens at the pro shop, then use a ball vending machine at the range for dispensing.
Practice Putting Green: YES – Practice putting facilities are available.
Chipping Green: YES – Dedicated chipping and sand practice areas exist.
Pro Shop: YES – The facility features a newly constructed, award-winning golf shop stocked with equipment, shoes, accessories, and apparel from well-known brands.
Golf Lessons: YES – Professional instruction is provided through the Monterey Bay Golf Academy, directed by Brad Cursio, PGA. Cursio earned recognition as 2024 Player Development of the Year and 2023 Teacher of the Year from the Monterey Bay Area Chapter PGA. Lesson pricing ranges from $70 (junior 30-minute) to $200 (non-member 45-minute individual), with package options available.
Golf Club Fittings: YES – Club fitting services are available through the professional instruction staff.
Golf Carts: YES – Power carts are available for $24 per rider.
Push Carts: YES – Pull carts rent for $14.
Club Rentals: YES – Full club sets (Adams for ladies, TaylorMade for men mentioned in reviews) rent for $65.
Restaurant: YES – Point Pinos Grill operates on-site, receiving positive reviews for food quality and service.
Amenities Not Present
Lighted Driving Range: NO – No evidence exists of lighting infrastructure for evening range use.
Covered Hitting Bays: NO – The driving range operates without weather protection or covered bays.
Advanced Ball-Tracking Technology: NO – The facility does not feature Toptracer, TrackMan, or similar launch monitor technology. The range operates as a traditional mat-based practice facility.
Driving Range Surface Composition
The driving range utilizes artificial turf mats for hitting surfaces, not grass tee boxes. This represents an important distinction for golfers preferring natural turf practice conditions. The mat system is typical of smaller municipal ranges where space and maintenance resources prioritize course conditioning over range grass maintenance.
Facility Layout and Access
The golf course property spans both sides of Asilomar Boulevard, with the pro shop and front nine on one side and the back nine on the ocean side. The driving range is accessible by parking at the “bottom of the road” and walking between the 17th green and 18th tee. This positioning places the range near the transition point between the course’s two nines.