Del Monte™ Golf Course in Monterey, California, USA | GolfPass
Del Monte™ GC
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4.4
595 Reviews 595 Reviews
5 Stars
307
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
92.1%
Recommend this course
527 out of 595 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
72 Reviews 72 Reviews
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 72 reviews
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4.5
162 Reviews 162 Reviews
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.4%
Recommend this course
148 out of 162 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6356 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.6

Opened in 1897, Del Monte™ Golf Course is the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi. Designed by golf and polo enthusiast Charles Maud, this inland course boasts a meandering, hilly layout that has challenged golfers for more than a century.

It was the original host of the California State Amateur-still played on Del Monte's narrow, tree-lined fairways and small,well-protected greens-and continues to serve as one of the three courses on which the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational is played.

Adjacent to Del Monte™ Golf Course, the Del Monte Pavilion offers an inviting outdoor setting for any special event. Whether you are hosting a corporate outing or a tournament awards ceremony, all events are impeccably catered by the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

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Course Details

Year Built 1897
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Maud Tom Bendelow (1911)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2019 #12) (2017 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #9)
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Reviews

4.4
595 Reviews (595)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 10
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Undulating Greens 15
Thick Rough 9
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 22
Locals 19
A Weekend Splurge 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
Near the Airport 18
Worth the Drive 15

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Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent

I have played here many times and never get old , the conditions of the golf course is in awesome shape! All the staff from pro shop and restaurants staff are very friendly and provide excellent customer service! I would highly recommend to anyone and it’s worth every penny!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course, no practice range

Really liked the course, it is in great shape with friendly players and an attentive staff. My round suffered as there is no practice facility so it was hard to warm up. Even a simulator would be better than nothing. The course should address this in line with the high price for the round.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Pace of Play

The starter offered an earlier start then my booked tee time. Within 3 holes badly backed up!’

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in the west!

Played early Monday 4/14 morning, great course as always! A must, if your in the area, put this course on your list. Sure they’re others but this track will test your skill, at every level!

Mario Perez jr
Arnold, Ca. 2025

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Best Bang For The Buck In Monterey

Course played well and greens rolled pretty true even after the greens were punched a few weeks ago. Being in the fairway was a hot commodity. Rough was thick and not very forgiving but added some well deserved challenges for not hitting the fairway. All in all will definitely play here again. Great course to walk and enjoy the great Monterey weather.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We really enjoyed this golf course….

Donn at the desk is outstanding…. Great golf course
Tips and we enjoyed the condition and playability
The rough is sticky…. Avoid at all costs , greens are small and challenging. If I lived in the area I would join the club…. The Duke I believe.. outstanding value for the location ……..

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Rare Poor Service Day

Made a reservation two months in advance and 2 days before reached out because of the extreme differential in rates to play. GolfNow was willing to change the time/rate but Del Monte was not and would not allow us too. When we got to the course we checked in under our booked 12:30 time and paid the higher rate. Then before teeing off we were told by a starter that we were 12:40 and even though I showed him the booking and they sent a group out ahead of us. Poor customer service to hold us to our time and rate and then moved our time regardless and were pretty rude about it.

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Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape. Tough greens.

Plenty of room to roam. Had a par, birdie, par, par stretch without ever being in the fairway...
Some greens are large, others tiny. If you're above the hole on many, watch out. Two 200 yard par threes. The rough is deep. Good pace of play. Don, the marshall, is a great guy.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

A good day.

The course conditions were very good.
I enjoyed the layout.
The folks in the pro shop, and the starter were great.
My only issue with the course:
My lady friend who played the Green Tees could not carry the "rough" and reach the fairways. I don't see why this cannot be corrected.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Del Monte

The course was good, staff members were nice and friendly. Went had had a snack, drinks were good the fries were delicious.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great classic course

This is always a great test of golf. The layout is good. A different look for each hole. Staff was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A wonderful test of golf

Just a great challenge. Good walking course,
Not far from green to next tee. So much history here. Must play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An okay golf experience but won’t return

I have wanted to play the old Del monte golf course for the last 50 years. I’m sorry but I under weld. Very few memorable holes. Very flat course/layout. Many holes looked the same. Small greens and rough narrowing fairways. Difficult to find balls in fairway roughs. Spent way too much time looking for balls. Fairways should be cut a little wider. Hit a great drive only to lose your ball over and over again. A.bad round for me is normally 86. I shot a 96 at Del Monte. Greens did not ring true or for anyone in my foursome. Sorry but won’t be returning to this course.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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