877.634.0790The Links at Spanish Bay
Famed for its Scottish-style links, The Links at Spanish Bay offers one of the most distinctive and memorable golf experiences in the Monterey area. True to its Scottish concept, the course features sandy dunes, rolling hills, and the rugged Pacific coastline. To top it off, a Scottish bagpiper plays to put the course to bed every night.
The Links at Spanish Bay has also been heralded as a pioneer in eco-conscious golf design. Standing on the site of a defunct sand mine, architects decided to plant native flora to restore its natural beauty.
With its well-maintained fairways and undulating greens, The Links at Spanish Bay is designed to suit both casual and serious golfers. As a known ‘strategic and scenic target course’, it comes with a variety of holes that put every golfer’s accuracy to the test. To sum it up, The Links at Spanish Bay has earned its place among America’s most iconic golf destinations.
The Links at Spanish Bay
Course Highlights
- Authentic Scottish links: Natural, rolling fairways, deep bunkers, and an ocean breeze await players looking to experience coastal golfing in Scotland.
- Signature experience: A traditional Scottish bagpiper performs every sundown to ‘put the course to sleep.’
- Environmental restoration: The area’s natural landscape showcases native vegetation.
The Links at Spanish Bay Frequently Asked Questions
It would be Hole 14, a par-5 with an elevated box. Nicknamed the ‘Blind Choice’, it is a hole that descends to the green and located near the sea. In turn, golfers must make a critical choice: play safe toward the wider left side or risk the narrower right side to set up an easier approach to the green.
Yes, walking is permitted at The Links at Spanish Bay.
The original designers of The Links at Spanish Bay were Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson, and Sandy Tatum. Meanwhile, Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner of Hanse Golf Course Design will be leading the renovation in 2026.
Non-resort guests can book tee times at The Links at Spanish Bay up to 6 months in advance. Resort guests have certain privileges in scheduling their times at the course.
Yes, the Pebble Beach Resorts recently announced its plans for a ‘comprehensive renovation’ of The Links at Spanish Bay, which may take up to 13 months. The last day of play is scheduled on March 17, 2026.
