877.634.0790Pebble Beach Resort Golf Club and Golf Course Packages
Spyglass Hill Golf Course is one of Pebble Beach’s most acclaimed layouts, consistently ranked by Golf Digest among America’s Top 10 public courses. Opened in 1966 and renamed after the lookout in Treasure Island, it co-hosts the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Its first five holes run along the Pacific before moving into the Del Monte Forest, and its narrow fairways and elevation changes make it one of the region’s toughest tests.The Links at Spanish Bay delivers a true Scottish-style experience with seaside dunes, rolling terrain, and a nightly bagpiper. Built on a restored sand mine, it’s noted for eco-conscious design and features a strategic, accuracy-based layout suited to all skill levels.Pasatiempo Golf Club, founded in 1929 by Marion Hollins and designed by Alister MacKenzie, showcases bold bunkering, intricate greens, and Monterey Bay views. Frequently recognized in national rankings, it remains a bucket-list destination for golfers worldwide.
- Spyglass Hill: Top-ranked public course with oceanfront holes, forest terrain, and AT&T Pro-Am co-hosting.
- Spanish Bay: Scottish-style links with dunes, rugged coast, and a nightly bagpiper.
- Pasatiempo: MacKenzie-designed classic known for bold bunkering and Monterey Bay views.
- Together, they form three of California’s most iconic and highly acclaimed golf destinations.
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Nearly a century later, it continues to be among America's finest golf courses. It has been the recipient of multiple awards and recognition. Most recently, it landed a spot on Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses (2024–2025). It was also included in Golf Digest's America's Greatest Public Courses (2025). Today, Pasatiempo remains a bucket-list destination for golfers worldwide.
Course Highlights
- Historic and strategic: Visually stunning and strategically placed bunkers.
- Environmental stewardship: Earned the Audubon International designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
- Where the pros go: Played host to several prestigious tournaments that include pros like Bobby Jones, Juli Inkster, Johnny Miller, and Tiger Woods.
- Open to everyone: As a semi-private golf club, it is one of the few MacKenzie-designed courses that allow everyone to experience a slice of America's golf history
With sweeping views of Monterey Bay, it became MacKenzie's favorite creation.
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Opened in 1966, it was originally called Pebble Beach Pines Golf Club. When the Pebble Beach Company was formed, it renamed it Spyglass Hill after the fictional place in the 1883 classic Treasure Island, whose author, Robert Louis Stevenson, spent some time in the Monterey area in 1879. The course has also hosted multiple high-profile tournaments. Spyglass Hill happens to be an annual co-host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Course Highlights
- Prestige: It ranked as high as No.5 in 2007 in Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.
- Diverse terrain: A combination of ocean and tree-line golfing experience
- Challenging design: It has a high course rating of 75.5 and a slope rating of 144-147.
- Historic venue: Served as host venue for several prestigious tournaments.
What makes Spyglass Hill stand out among Pebble Beach’s legendary courses is its rare blend of dramatic ocean and tranquil forest scenery.
Pebble Beach Resort Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Guests and players at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course are required to wear golf-appropriate shirts and outerwear. Shorts and pants are allowed as long as they are not denim, cargo, or sweats.
No, walking is allowed at Spyglass Hill Golf Course, so it is not a cart-only course. But golfers are told to use their carts on designated cart paths.
Unlike Pebble Beach Golf Links, you do not need a hotel stay as a requirement for booking tee times. However, the course has certain policies and conditions in place, such as allowing resort guests to book more than 24 hours in advance. You may visit the official website or call their hotline for further inquiries.
The most famous hole at Spyglass Hill Golf Course would be the 4th hole, also known as the Blind Pew. A favorite of the designer Robert Trent Jones Sr., it’s a visually striking hole, with the greens nestled among sand dunes and ice plants. Game-wise, it has a putting surface of only 10 yards wide and 55 yards deep. In turn, players should decide whether to play it safe or attempt a more aggressive tee shot.
It was designed by legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.
