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The clubhouse entrance and Spyglass Hill Golf Course sign at Pebble BeachMonterey Peninsula
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Monterey Peninsula · United States

Spyglass Hill Golf Course

Dunes first, forest second—and no easy transition.

18 holesPar 727,025 yardsresort

Why play it

Spyglass is the peninsula’s shape-shifter: exuberant at the ocean, exacting among the pines, and consistently demanding.

The routing’s dramatic change in setting is its identity. What begins as exposed dune golf becomes a colder, narrower forest examination.

Course character

A concise read of the experience.

Editorial, not scientific
difficulty
scenery
walkability
history
architecture

At a glance

Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1966
Access
Public resort course; advance booking rules vary.
Typical round
About 4½–5 hours
Season
Year-round
Approximate fee
Premium resort pricingConfirm current rate and reservation terms.

Course Journey

The shape of the round.

01
1–5

Dunes and ocean

A vivid opening over sandy ground with Pacific views.

02
6–10

Into the forest

The scale tightens and accuracy becomes relentless.

03
11–18

The long examination

Elevation and guarded greens sustain the pressure.

Signature holes

Moments that explain the course.

Architecture Highlight

Hole 4

Par 4

Par 4 · 370 yards

A compact par four with a slender, diagonal green tucked into dunes.

Turning Point

Hole 6

Par 4

Par 4 · 446 yards

The course leaves the open coast and begins its forest examination.

Know before you go

Arrive with context.

  • Expect a demanding walk with elevation change.
  • The forest holes can play cooler than the exposed opening.
  • Confirm current access and cart policy directly.

Amenities

Caddies · Practice facility · Clubhouse dining

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Course Mode · Manual companion

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Architecture Highlight

Par 4 · 370 yards

1/2

A compact par four with a slender, diagonal green tucked into dunes.

Manual by design. No location permission, score or live yardage is used.

Continue the journey

Trip · Monterey, three ways

Sources & integrity

Operational facts remain changeable.

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Pebble Beach Resorts · checked 2026-08-01
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