877.634.0790Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Spyglass Hill Golf Course, like all courses in the Pebble Beach Community, boasts picturesque scenes that take the entire golfing experience to another level. Golf Digest has consistently ranked Spyglass Hill as one of the top 10 in its list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.
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.
What makes Spyglass Hill stand out among Pebble Beach’s legendary courses is its rare blend of dramatic ocean and tranquil forest scenery. The first five holes allow players to take in the majestic blue waves of the Pacific Ocean before proceeding to wind through the next 18 in the Del Monte Forest. Spyglass Hill is also known for its demanding and precision-based layout. It features narrow fairways and significant elevation changes.
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
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.
Spyglass Hill Golf Course 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.
