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Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Pebble Beach, California, United States
18 Holes · Par 72 · Green fees on request · Coastal
— About
About Spyglass Hill Golf Course
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course at Pebble Beach, California, on the Monterey Peninsula. It is run by the Pebble Beach Company and plays like two courses in one. The first five holes run through sandy coastal dunes, with the Pacific in view from each of them. After the fifth the course turns inland into Del Monte Forest, where pines frame the tee shots, fairways bend and ponds and lakes guard some of the greens. The contrast between the open start and the closed-in finish is what golfers talk about most.
- Spyglass Hill is one of the courses used for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where it is usually seen as the tougher test.
- Every hole is named after a character or place from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, which also gave the course its name.
- Caddies are available, and golf carts can also be hired.
- Fairways and greens are Poa annua grass throughout.
History of Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Spyglass Hill, which opened in 1966. The Treasure Island theme runs through the whole layout, from the course name to every hole name, and the sandy start and forest finish have been its defining contrast ever since.
Signature holes at Spyglass Hill Golf Course
The 4th, Blind Pew, is a par 4 that Jones named as his favorite among all the par 4s he designed. It comes in the dune stretch, and after the fifth hole the course moves into the forest.
Playing Spyglass Hill Golf Course: tips
Spyglass Hill is a resort course open to the public, so you can book a tee time without staying at the resort. Green fees are set by the resort and change through the year; check current rates before you book. Caddies and carts are available.
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Can the public play Spyglass Hill?
Yes. It is a resort course open to the public, run by the Pebble Beach Company, with tee times sold to non-guests as well as resort guests.
How hard is Spyglass Hill?
From the championship tees the course rating is 75.4 and the slope is 145. Together with the forest holes, that makes it a demanding test.
Which tournament is played at Spyglass Hill?
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a PGA Tour event. Spyglass Hill hosts early rounds alongside Pebble Beach Golf Links, and the final rounds are played at Pebble Beach.