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I walked down the 9th fairway, only half way through the round, not even out by the water, yet, thinking "this might be the perfect course". It's so good. It's extremely playable, with most the challenge coming on the greens. They are so good, so fast, and you'd be completely lost trying pick lines without a caddie. A great experience that I spent a few years figuring how to achieve, and it's simply a special, special place. Unaccompanied guest tee off in the first hour at 7am. I went in the pro shop and they could not have been friendlier. They are so glad to have you there and want you to have an amazing experience. You check in and then they direct you to the putting green, right out front, roll some putts, meet your caddie, and await your time to tee off. The pro shop is tiny. Maybe one of the neatest things I've seen at a course which was such a small gesture....a box of brand new, shiny pennies for you to use as a ball marker. Just struck my as simple and classy. While rolling putts, the locker room attendant comes out and introduces himself and ask if you need anything. We then meet our caddies, who between the two, had 90 years experience at Cypress between them. Yes, 90 years. They know the yardage of every single sprinkler head on the course. And they have caddied for everyone imaginable. Great stories. I won't give a hole by hole review as that's out there for anyone to research. lt's such an interesting course, though. The walk from 14 green to 15 tee and then 16 tee is the greatest walk I've ever had. Playing 1-14 is like being in the front row watching the greatest band in the world, but then crossing 17 mile drive to 15, 16, 17 and 18 is like the bouncer pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage. Amazing! I wanted to be the savvy golf course architect-guy and be able to defend the criticism of #18, but I couldn't. It's a fine hole, but just doesn't fit the rest of the course, and lacking a little drama for a 18th hole at maybe the finest course in the entire world. What you'd pay to play Pebble is what you can expect at Cypress. If there is any drawback, it's that you are there to play the course, in a timely manner, do you souvenir shopping, and then "thanks for playing", but never in a rushed are rude manner. It would be great to be able to use the practice area and be able to sit down for breakfast or lunch, but that is all reserved for members only, which is understandable considering how small the entire place is. We were able to use the locker room and check out some great historic photos. But, no doubt, it's magical! And as stated before, they are as generous and welcoming as could possibly be. I've been lucky enough to play some of the best courses in the country, and nothing compares to Cypress Point.
14 Likes.
What a great surprise! Wonderful, old school golf. Course is immaculate. Played Pebble two days prior and as good of shape as Pebble is in ahead of the US Women's Open, Del Monte is in just as good shape and maybe even better. Not a blade of grass out of place, bunkers well-groomed, rough is lush and at least half a stroke penalty. Feels like a US Open type course. Played Cypress Point the day before where greens were running at 11.5 and Del Monte was running at least the same. A couple putts in our group, from above the hole, ran past the hole and off the green. So much fun. Good design, great atmosphere, friendly service. This would be my home course, with these conditions and price, if I was a local. I would put it at the top of the "tier 2" courses in the area outside of the "big boys". I cannot wait to come back and play. I hope they can keep these conditions where they are because you will not find a better maintained course anywhere.
10 Likes.
Course is in perfect shape as they get ready for the women's open. #8 tee box is closed as they re-sod for the US Women's Open which was a bit of a bummer. Rough is no joke. Great customer service. 9 and 10 were playing extremely difficult. I don't think enough gets said about how tough this course really is. Short of the green is always better than long. Still the best place on earth.
8 Likes.
The Hay par 3 course, putting green, and bar/restaurant is a great place to spend a few hours. Wonderful vibe, laid back, spectacular scenery. The course is fun, with mostly 50-yard holes, but a few 100-yard holes, as well. I don't believe it's worth $65, as you can get around in about 45 minutes. I received 4 free rounds after joining Pebble Beach's/Del Monte's Duke's Club, but I wouldn't spend the money, otherwise. We had just as much fun playing matches on the putting green. Loved the speakers and music surrounding the putting green.
5 Likes.
This place is just good for the soul. We did the early bird back 9 special. Course is in good shape. Back 9 right on the water. Greens rolled well. Love the ocean breeze, smell and scenery on every hole. This course will renew your love for golf. Maybe the worst practice range you've even seen, which only adds to the charm. Highly recommend.
9 Likes.
Course is in great shape. Good pace of play. Extremely challenging greens. Seem to have opiate illusions and tough to read. Beautiful course in the forest.
9 Likes.
Course is in perfect shape. Everything is green and lush. Great layout. Challenging rough. Well placed, fantastic fairway bunkering. Love this place.
10 Likes.
Played this side for the first time and loved it. I like it much more than Blackhorse but both are very good and just a matter of personal preference. It's more traditional, lined with Cypress tress on every hole. Reminds me very much of what Harding Park looked like on tv for the PGA. It wasn't nearly as tight and penal off the tee as I imagined. Just a tough, but fair test. No hazards and little out of bounds. You're not going to lose golf balls out here. Very tough walk. Lots of uphill trekking. Yes, homes are being built between holes, which is a shame, as it takes some of the "being in nature" out of it, but the layout is still fantastic. This facility is great, but seems to have so much potential to have excellent conditions, that aren't being realized. I played the Black Horse same time of year, last year, and the fairways had the same issues. Lots of different grasses, very patchy, and you almost have to just know going in that you may have to roll your ball in the fairways sometimes to get a fair lie. At $69 to walk with a pull cart, at 7:30am on a weekday, playing in 3 hours as a single, this is an unbelievable deal. I really, really like this place. I would add to rotation for every Monterey trip, just know that it's not on the same level, condition-wise, as the big boys in the area. Very good service, and only course of the 5 we played in the area, that had beverage service on the course (and we paid twice as much as other courses). I'd rather have a great golf course than great service, but just an interesting point. Really good vibe at Bayonet/Blackhorse. I will be back.
8 Likes.
I wish I would have discovered Pacific Grove years ago, as it would have been made a part of the Pebble Beach golf trip rotation. So glad that I gave it a try this time to the area. We did the back 9 special and it was spectacular. Great conditions, atmosphere layout, scenery, and service. Such a good vibe at this place. Pretty awful practice area, but it serves it's purpose, which is to just get loose. Greens were really good. Scenery, wildlife, and ambience were surreal. Just a great walk through nature while playing golf. Will play this course every time I make the trip to the area.
8 Likes.
What a great surprise. First time to add this course to the Pebble Beach golf trip, and it will stay in the rotation for future trips. From the impression I had coming in, I expected great conditions, but more of a resort layout. Pictures don't do it justice. This course is awesome. Holes are each unique and different. The most difficult 6400 yards I can remember playing. This is a championship caliber course. Great sites are so well framed with spectacular bunkering. Conditions superb and a true golf test. So glad to have found a new gem in the are. Just great.
9 Likes.
Started off a 5-day golf trip with Carmel Valley. This course is little quirky and touristy, but a fun way to get settled into Carmel before tackling the bigger courses. Course was in great shape. Pretty funky layout, but worth the $150 rate.
8 Likes.
Always a good time at Poppy Hills. Continue to keep in rotation for Pebble Beach golf trips. Great layout, greens are in fantastic shape along with the rest of the course. Only complaint is complete lack of drinking water on course and/or drink cart. Seemed to be a trend in the area.
7 Likes.
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