Played 7/30/20 at 1130 with a teeoff.com deal. Course is in awesome condition! Check-in was a breeze and they got us out a little early- course was really busy. They had us start from 10 because of ho... Continue »

Played 7/30/20 at 1130 with a teeoff.com deal. Course is in awesome condition! Check-in was a breeze and they got us out a little early- course was really busy. They had us start from 10 because of how wet the front 9 was in the morning. Tee boxes were level and only had issues on the par 3s with divot damage which is understandable. Fairways were wonderful! The ball sat up nicely. The rough was short and was only about an inch or two longer than the fairway. It's a resort course so it won't beat you up. There are only two trees on 9 and 10 that are in the line of sight off the tee, otherwise the fairways were nice and wide. Sand traps were great and had rakes in them, not many people using them though. The greens were smooth and medium paced. They have amazing little wooden spacers in the hole and when the ball would go in, it would make the sound like it went to the bottom of the cup- before COVID. Oh, how I missed that sound- it was like music to my ears! The only issue with them is that if you tried to dunk it off the tee or come in too hot- the ball is going to bounce off it. Finished in 3 hrs 40 mins- I tried for a replay but they were packed. Great course all around!

Went To Qual Lodge yesterday and the day started out good. Dropped off my bag the people were helpful and very nice. The starter was very helpful. Started play early. Course in very very good shape a... Continue »

Went To Qual Lodge yesterday and the day started out good. Dropped off my bag the people were helpful and very nice. The starter was very helpful. Started play early. Course in very very good shape after learning that Saturday was a very busy day. Didn’t play very good but had a good day except for the “Marshall”. Golf was good, course was very good, the employees good, except for the Marshall, a real good &ssh*le . Acted like we were criminals. Couldn’t,t say hello, or explain why he was dogging us. We would move 100 yards he would move a 100. Did this not once during the day but twice. There was 2 groups in front of us both 4 somes. But yet he could not go up to them, had to stay with us.

I had a couple of minor issues with the GK App at Spanish Bay and Johnny told me there is a new update. So I used that as an excuse to go play today so I could test out the app some more. I chose Q... Continue »

I had a couple of minor issues with the GK App at Spanish Bay and Johnny told me there is a new update. So I used that as an excuse to go play today so I could test out the app some more. I chose Quail Lodge because they do a ton of awareness and fundraisers during October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. As a side note they are doing a $50 special on Friday with half the money going to a local Cancer foundation. As of this morning there were only a couple of spots open on the tee sheet. At a third of the price, I’m surprised there were any still left.

Quail is always known for its excellent staff friendliness, great course conditions and they are also dog friendly. I arrived early, dropped off my bag with the attendant/starter and hit the all grass range (balls included) The range does have a 200 yard max so no driver or 3 wood.

Thanks to a nice tip to the attendant, he got me out about 30 minutes early. I made my way through a couple groups zipping through the front nine in an hour. The back nine was a completely different story, but I still finished in 3 hours.

The greens were a perfect 10. Extremely smooth, pitch mark free and gorgeous dark green in color. Greens were rolling very fast. Definitely the fastest I’ve seen them here.

They are in the middle of verticutting some of the fairways. Fairways are always top notch at Quail Lodge and once all of the maintenance work is done on them, I’m sure they will all be at a 9-10 rating.

No issues with the tee boxes. Divots had been smoothly filled in to keep the box level. All tee boxes had plenty of lush grass to hit off of.

Sand traps were absolutely spectacular. A definite 9.5 rating. I was in 5-6 greenside bunkers and all were top notch.

Even though 16 of the holes at Quail are completely flat, it doesn’t feel that way. Maybe it’s the mountains that boarder up against both sides of the course or just the great routing of the holes. The track is anything but boring. A definite must play and the hotel is an excellent place to stay at as well.

Quail Lodge is a must play if you are in the Monterey area. This course is like a National Park. The views on every hole are just amazing. The course conditions are unbelievable it is located in the ... Continue »

Quail Lodge is a must play if you are in the Monterey area. This course is like a National Park. The views on every hole are just amazing. The course conditions are unbelievable it is located in the middle of a forest and yet there is no leaf, grass or any other type of debris anywhere on the grounds. The fairways are like green carpet and the fringe around the greens is almost perfect for chipping with your sand wedge. The rough was pretty much the same all around the course being 1 to 3 inches and not overly thick. Was only in one trap and the sand was a bit heavy. But I don't play well from the sand anyway. The nicest golf course I have ever enjoyed

Played on Thursday, 6/20. Teed off at 8:20 and finished in 4 hours. Some of the tee times are blocked off every day for members. Staying at the Quail Lodge I was able to tee off just before the member... Continue »

Played on Thursday, 6/20. Teed off at 8:20 and finished in 4 hours. Some of the tee times are blocked off every day for members. Staying at the Quail Lodge I was able to tee off just before the members started at 8:30. I paid $110 as a Lodge guest (prime time rate non-guest is $185). The two golfers I played with purchased a Golf Moose deal at $179 for two golfers. Rates included carts with GPS and range balls. The range is grass but you are limited to hitting clubs that will not go beyond 230 yards. There is a nice practice putting green and bunker.

The course design is solid. Fairway bunkers, some lateral water, and some doglegs keep things interesting. The course is flat with the exception of a par 4 that finishes up hill and the next hole par 3 plays down hill. The biggest challenge when playing the black tees at just under 6500 yards is the par 3s. Four of the five par 3s play from 196 to 219 yards. Condition wise the course is great. The greens run smooth with medium/fast speed and will hold well struck shots. While chipping or pitching into the greens the ball tended to run a bit. The fairways were great. Hard to find a bad lie. The rough had overall good coverage and was not too penal. The bunkers had plenty of soft sand and were in good condition. The tee boxes were fairly flat with good coverage. Simply one of the better conditioned courses I have played.

The Lodge was a nice place to stay. The golf was enjoyable and the conditions were excellent. All the staff at the resort were friendly and willing help or answer a question. It was an enjoyable stay and I would definitely play the golf course again.

I always enjoy Quail. Both the golf course and the hotel. Top notch customer service all around. Quail and Aviara have THE best customers service in the world. As a bonus both places are pet frie... Continue »

I always enjoy Quail. Both the golf course and the hotel. Top notch customer service all around. Quail and Aviara have THE best customers service in the world. As a bonus both places are pet friendly.

For some reason, I hadn't played Quail since last summer so I was all too eager to jump at the opportunity when Johnny suggested it. Conditions were spot on as expected. With all the rain this year, I too was curious to see how the course held up. Greens were darn near perfect. Easily a 9.5. Greens at Quail are tame compared to a lot of courses in the area. By that I mean they are normal in breaks and undulations. Always smooth at a medium-fast pace.

Fairways usually steal the show at Quail and this time was no exception. We had to laugh at a couple of areas roped off for GUR as they were still in better condition than most courses consider during "prime" condition!

Sandtraps were horrible... not the condition of them, that was near perfect (rated at 9), but they kept jumping out in front of my ball and I struggled out of the sand all day.

Layout at Quail is flat sans two holes but they still manage to keep it fun with a mix of straight and dog legs right & left. A number of water hazards tossed in throughout the course keep the fun factor needle pointed to high! The bite at Quail comes from the first 3 of 5 Par 3's which are longer in nature (185-205).

All in and all Quail is a high quality course and hotel that is a definite must play. The only down side to our visit this go around was we were there on Monday and not a Thursday. They do a Prime Rib Thursday that is the best on the peninsula. Might head there tonight for dinner...

Just an awesome time with GK’ers Mattias, Alex326 and dbev606 playing the first 18 of our Team GK Cup Match on Monday March 4th. Mattias and I arrived Sunday night, got a room at Quail Lodge, place is... Continue »

Just an awesome time with GK’ers Mattias, Alex326 and dbev606 playing the first 18 of our Team GK Cup Match on Monday March 4th. Mattias and I arrived Sunday night, got a room at Quail Lodge, place is fabulous, see pics and fully prepared ourselves for our match. Even warmed up the morning of on their very cool practice putting course intertwined between room cottages. Lodge is walking distance from the golf course.

Thought to myself if there was a time this course was not going to be immaculate as always it was Monday due to heavy constant rains in the region. Nope. Immaculate. Fairways like carpet and so meticulous they are about persevering the high quality condition it was cart path only AND designated areas of ground under repair that were perfect yet very saturated as to avoid giant divots. Greens damp, a little slower, and a little softer due to wetness but excellent shape with good speed. Rough flawless like the fairways. Primary rough poa like the fairways and rest of the course for that matter. Secondary rough tall fescue around the bunkers making you wish you were in the bunkers instead of the rough. Bunkers, perfect, wet weather, what wet weather?, sand was beautiful and perfectly manicured. Tee boxes, damp and in great shape. Cut tight and manicured well.

We played the gold tees, rode, although I would have preferred to walk given it was cart path only. It’s a relatively flat course ideal for walking. The layout is resort style with generally wide fairways that severely punish you if are wild off the tee or find a fairway bunker. Deep beautiful bunkers are the golf course’s main defense. Avoid them and putt well and you should score well. Great variety of holes with beautiful backdrops in the Carmel valley. Front nine has lots of dogleg rights and back nine dogleg lefts. Trees line all the fairways but are not overly baring. Hole 10 is a fun hole yet an anomaly being super tight with a big tree to hit over (super fun hole although). See pic I just posts.

After golf we ate at their restaurant Edgars and upon the recommendation of Alex326 to order the Sand Dabs, I did, they were amazing. Great service as well and affordably priced for the caliber of food and ambiance.

Highly recommend this course and any great deal on a Play & Stay.

After my whirlwind Tahoe weekend, I joined JohnnyGK for a bonus 2-day detour along the coast. We started at Quail Lodge, which is always a treat because it's a good course with spectacular conditionin... Continue »

After my whirlwind Tahoe weekend, I joined JohnnyGK for a bonus 2-day detour along the coast. We started at Quail Lodge, which is always a treat because it's a good course with spectacular conditioning. We were joined by GK'er Alex326 and another single and we played behind a visiting ladies' group from MPCC. However, they played at a good clip and we finished in just over 4 hours.

As expected, the course was nearly perfect all the way around with the deep green poa turf throughout. Tee boxes, fairways and rough all excellent and nicely manicured. Bunkers with great white sand. Greens rolling pure at medium-fast speeds. About as good as a course can look and play!

Thank you to for the Quail Lodge staff for having GK out and we had a good time as always. Definitely worth adding to your list as another great option to consider while visiting the Monterey Peninsula, especially this time of year when the Pebble courses are socked in by fog/overcast skies. Out in the Carmel Valley, it was clear skies and perfect temps for us.

It's summer here in the Monterey Peninsula and that means cold damp fog! So where do you go to avoid the cool temps?? Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley!! Just a few miles inland from Carmel Beach, Quail s... Continue »

It's summer here in the Monterey Peninsula and that means cold damp fog! So where do you go to avoid the cool temps?? Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley!! Just a few miles inland from Carmel Beach, Quail sits in its own little sunny micro climate. Conditions are always top notch at Quail and even though every time I've played here the course has been in excellent shape, I still get impressed with how superb the grass is. The fairways are just absolutely perfectly lush and you feel like you're hitting off of a sponge. Greens hold approach shots and roll true. The greens are large but are very manageable with several flat strait putts throughout the round. They roll at a medium fast pace. Sand is up there with the best in the business. Customers service is over the top excellent. Everyone at the hotel, pro shop, restaurant, and course attendants are super friendly. Quail is dog friendly as well. In fact they even have Quail monogrammed pet travel dishes in the pro shop.