If only there was a website where one could find out in advance that golf courses had punched their greens! Yeah, I was that guy. I was so shocked to find a great 11am tee time the next day for me and my buddy, I simply took it right away and never checked GK. Duh.

The greens are heavily sanded right now but much worse on the front nine. I assume they did the back nine... » More

If only there was a website where one could find out in advance that golf courses had punched their greens! Yeah, I was that guy. I was so shocked to find a great 11am tee time the next day for me and my buddy, I simply took it right away and never checked GK. Duh.

The greens are heavily sanded right now but much worse on the front nine. I assume they did the back nine first and the wind took some of the sand off of those holes, but I'm just guessing. It was of course not great, but I managed to adjust properly (as one must) and ended with a nice 30 putts with no three-jacks.

The fairways have good spots but I would say a greater majority (but not by much) is decent coverage but a bit thin for most's liking. It's completely playable for sure, but there was a lot of picking going on. Rough where there was grass was nice and thick, but some areas off-fairway were very dry and lots of hardpan if you're off on your shots.

Tee boxes were just okay but serviceable, while the bunkers had enough sand to be pretty good, but another layer wouldn't hurt right now. Overall things are good but shy of great. It's still a fun round and a decently engaging layout with just a few 'meh' holes (like hole 10).

POP was unbelievable - my buddy and I got paired with an older gentleman with limited movement, so he took a while with every shot, but we never waited once on a single hole, nor were we ever pushed from behind. Finished the round in 3:45 which was absolutely stunning (especially after a six-hour round last Saturday at The Friends).

Hansen remains a very serviceable round right now with some good aspects to enjoy, but of course I would most certainly give the greens some time to heal before you head over there.
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Played on Wednesday in company of a couple veteran loopers and Alex326.
The course is coming out of aeration (3/31) and the fairways had been plugged and filled also. The price adjustment made it playable for my level and the weather was another Monterey winter early spring stunner. Perfect for me high 50's under 10 mph breeze mostly sunny. Educational as well watching go... » More

Played on Wednesday in company of a couple veteran loopers and Alex326.
The course is coming out of aeration (3/31) and the fairways had been plugged and filled also. The price adjustment made it playable for my level and the weather was another Monterey winter early spring stunner. Perfect for me high 50's under 10 mph breeze mostly sunny. Educational as well watching good players play well.
Not fair to rate conditions but beats most any other in their best shape. A couple days ago the greens were rated tough to putt. Today good but a few marks so a hop or bump could happen. Tee boxes were punched and sanded also. A bit of rain in the forecast and then sun next week and I'd say it's ready to go again. 100% in 7 days or less.
The staff is very nice and ample range time hitting off mats. Saw beverage cart at the right times and the early hole ocean views did not disappoint.
Not much 19th hole stuff here, but a short drive to Pebble and I was in the prime seat for Calamari and a PB pale ale at the newly renovated re-opened (11/2025) Stillwater bar over looking the infamous 18th. Memorable and recommended.
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Played with my sons on 4/9/26. Course conditions and weather were good, with some divots and unevenness on the tee boxes. Fairways were in good condition and the greens were rolling pretty true. We played the front nine in 2 hours. As we made the turn a foursome jumped in front of us and turned the back nine in to a parking lot. They had no etiquette and since there is no marsh... » More

Played with my sons on 4/9/26. Course conditions and weather were good, with some divots and unevenness on the tee boxes. Fairways were in good condition and the greens were rolling pretty true. We played the front nine in 2 hours. As we made the turn a foursome jumped in front of us and turned the back nine in to a parking lot. They had no etiquette and since there is no marshal it made play very frustrating. For the fees charged and the claim that the course is world class, this is the second straight time this has happened to us. I love the truck nd make the 2 hour drive to play, but will think twice before doing it again. The pace of play and players hopscotching around should be regulated.
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I got the opportunity to join Johnny, Ron, and Steve for the front nine out here at Monday’s Golf Moose + Vivid Golf outing. A cloudy morning gave way to beautiful skies right before the 10 a.m. shotgun, and the weather was gorgeous. Fun times as always with these guys! I helped run the pre-round putting contest where four people won free Vivid polos by draining a really tough,... » More

I got the opportunity to join Johnny, Ron, and Steve for the front nine out here at Monday’s Golf Moose + Vivid Golf outing. A cloudy morning gave way to beautiful skies right before the 10 a.m. shotgun, and the weather was gorgeous. Fun times as always with these guys! I helped run the pre-round putting contest where four people won free Vivid polos by draining a really tough, slick putt that broke about 15 feet right to left.

Conditions are quite good. Greens were smooth, medium-fast, and accepting of full shots. The 8th green always seems a little lesser condition than the rest out here, but not a huge deal. Fairways were really nice and provided great lies. Rough has great coverage just a couple inches deep, not too penal. Blue tee boxes were in good condition. The bunkers were fantastic, especially those greenside that were full of soft sand; fairway bunkers were a little wet and more compacted, I’m sure by design.

As much as I love the back nine here, it was difficult to leave at the turn, but I had an obligation. Can’t wait ’til next time!
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Played 4/8/26 @ 0720. The weather was perfect! Not too hot, not too cold... Conditions were also up there with everything just right. Check in was quick and easy, the cart barn guys were very organized and had us out 10 minutes early. Tee boxes were nice and level- the par 3s had some issues with the divots, but that's understandable. Fairways were great to hit from with an occ... » More

Played 4/8/26 @ 0720. The weather was perfect! Not too hot, not too cold... Conditions were also up there with everything just right. Check in was quick and easy, the cart barn guys were very organized and had us out 10 minutes early. Tee boxes were nice and level- the par 3s had some issues with the divots, but that's understandable. Fairways were great to hit from with an occasional spot here and there. They were doing some major work on the 13th fairway but it did not affect play. The 2 bunkers that I was in were great to play from, the others looked nice also. The greens were rolling really good, but I'm pretty sure they're bumpier later on during the day. They always keep this course in good to great condition- today was exceptional...
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