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Pacific Grove Golf Links

Located just less than one half mile from the Monarch Resort along the beautiful coastline of the Monterey Peninsula; Pacific Grove Golf Course is a well-maintained municipal course that offers old-world charm. Pacific Grove Golf Links is actually two nine-hole courses. It was initially designed as a nine-hole course by former U.S. Amateur champion Chandler Egan in 1932. The front-nine leads you through tree-lined residential area of Pacific Grove. The re-routing caused by the opening of the back-nine in 1960 created an interesting start to the course which is characterized by beginning the round with two par three holes (#1 and #2) followed by two par fours (#3 and #4) and then two par fives(#5 and #6.)

Fees: $40 weekdays$45 weekends$20 twilight

Spanish Bay Golf Links

Located just 1.8 miles from the Monarch Resort along the beautiful coastline of the Monterey Peninsula, Spanish Bay Golf Links was designed in 1987 by a team that included Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum. The Links at Spanish Bay is the closest example to a true links golf course in the U.S. With its sandy dunes, blistering wind and rugged coastline, Spanish Bay evokes the original Scottish feel of the game.

A majority of the front nine, along with the closing five holes, are played among the dunes. Views of the Pacific Ocean are dramatic while the multi-tiered, extremely undulating greens will keep you mesmerized. You will be immersed with the views and smells of the natural ocean environment. With fog overhead and an immaculate course at your feet; Spanish Bay Golf Links is truly a wonderful golf experience.

Fees: $260 weekdays$260 weekends$135 twilight

Spyglass Hill Golf Course

Located just 1.2 miles from the Monarch Resort along the beautiful coastline of the Monterey Peninsula, Spyglass Hill Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened in 1966. There are two sides to Spyglass, the first five holes are played along the ocean dunes, allowing the wind to be a factor when it is breezy. From #7 forward the course transforms into the Del Monte Forest, featuring pine tree lined fairways and large tiered greens. This is one of the most challenging courses on the peninsula and the PGA Tour regularly rates a few of the holes among the hardest on tour.

Spyglass Hill Golf Course was named after from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, Treasure Island. Stevenson is said to have wandered the Spyglass area generating ideas for his novel. A unique aspect of this course is that the holes are named after characters in Treasure Island.

Fees: $330 weekdays$330 weekends$185 twilight

Poppy Hills Golf Course

Located just 4 miles from the Monarch Resort, Poppy Hills Golf Course offers a magnificent layout created by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. which opened in 1986. Located in Pebble Beach, California, in the Del Monte Forest, this course features large undulating greens that are well guarded by either water or bunkers. Pine tree lined fairways require accurate, premeditated drives. The front-nine zig-zags on a ridge in front of the clubhouse with many dog-legs and one pond that comes in to play on #5 and again on #7. As you journey to the back-nine, you will find yourself moving deep into the Del Monte Forest. The solitude combined with the echos of singing birds will make you question your location. The 10th hole is a spectacular par five with a carry over a large pond that boarders half the green, so make sure you take enough club. One interesting fact about the course is that it has five par three holes and five par five holes, compared to most other golf courses that normally have four, at the most!

Fees: $218, ($55 NCGA) weekdays$218, ($72 NCGA) weekends$35-65 twilight

Peter Hay Golf Course

Peter Hay Golf Course is a 9-hole executive par 3 golf course built in 1957 and located across the street from Pebble Beach Golf Links. Designed by Peter Hay, a longtime Pebble Beach golf professional along with Jack Neville, Pebble Beach designer and General McClure, course designer of Bayonet Golf Course.

Perfect for honing on your short game or teaching your children the game of golf, this course is a hit for one and all. With magnificent views of Carmel Bay and the Santa Lucia Mountains, Peter Hay Golf Course is a beautiful walking course.

Fees: All Day, Unlimited Play:Adults: $20Juniors 17 & under: $5Children 12 & under: FREE

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Located just 1.8 miles from the Monarch Resort along the beautiful coastline of the Monterey Peninsula, Pebble Beach Golf Course was designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, opening on February 22, 1919. The original layout has changed very little over the years. Prior to the 1992 U.S. Open, Jack Nicklaus made some alterations, including rebuilding the 4th, 5th and 7th greens. The most resent change occurred in 1998 when Jack Nicklaus designed a replacement for the par 3, 5th, which is now positioned along a cliff above Stillwater cove.

Ranked the #1 public course in America by Golf Digest Magazine along with a #1 rating among the "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S." by Golf Magazine, Pebble Beach Golf Links is arguably the greatest course in the world. Featuring nine holes (#4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #17, #18) directly on the bluffs over looking the majestic Pacific Ocean, Pebble Beach is one of the greatest meetings of land and sea ever created by mother nature. Holes #8, #9, and #10 are positioned on cliffs over looking Carmel Bay and are considered the most difficult stretch of holes on the course. Course management is imperative to playing well at Pebble Beach Golf Links. With narrow fairways and well-protected postage-stamp greens, golfers experience a wonderful challenge throughout the round.

Fees: $495 weekdays$495 weekends

Del Monte Golf Course

Located just 5.9 miles from the Monarch Resort, the Del Monte Golf Course is the oldest course in operation west of the Mississippi. Designed by Charles Maud in 1897, this inland course features tight fairways plotted with mature pine/oak trees and small protected greens.

This challenging course was the original host of the California State Amateur to which it is still played. Del Monte Golf Course is also one of three courses which the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational tournament is played.

Fees: $110 weekdays$110 weekends$30 twilight

Monterey Pines Golf Course

Located just 5.2 miles from the Monarch Resort, the Monterey Pines Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course originally designed by Robert Muir Graves in 1963 as a 9-hole facility. In 1972, the back-nine was added. The latest redesign was orchestrated by golf architect Marc Messier in 2009. The Navy Golf Program manages this public/military facility.

What was the front nine and back nine have been flipped. On the new front-nine, changes included: converting No. 2 (formerly the par-3 11th) to a 298-yard par-4, converting what was one par-4 (formerly No. 12) into a new 3rd hole (141-yard par-3) and No. 4 (264 yard par-4), the construction of a new No. 6 (369 yard par-4) and making No. 9 (formerly the par-5 18th) a par-4.

Fees: $18-34 weekdays$20-37 weekends

Rancho Canada Golf Course (East & West courses)

Located just 8.2 miles from the Monarch Resort, the Rancho Cañada Golf Club is comprised of two 18-hole courses that weaves back and forth across the Carmel River. This estate was once a prized portion of the 4,366 acre California Rancho named, "Cañada de la Segunda." In 1970 the vision of a 36-hole championship facility resting on 270 acres of land, adjacent to the Santa Lucia Mountain, was created. Rancho Cañada Golf Club has hosted more tournaments than any other golf course on the Monterey Peninsula.

The West Course at Rancho Canada was designed by Nick Lombardo and Robert Dean Putnam in 1970. Located in Carmel Valley at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains this course is an excellent example of a river valley experience. The large greens are heavily guarded with bunkers and several of the holes present mature cottonwood and sycamore trees guard the tight fairways. Offering a range of holes, from narrow doglegs to openly spacious, you will enjoy your experience.

The East Course at Rancho Canada was designed by Nick Lombardo and Robert Dean Putnam in 1970. Located in Carmel Valley at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains this course offers a true river golf experience with all the views and smells you would expect. Players have five different carries over the Carmel River, shaping their shots around stately trees that line the fairways, allowing them to test their composure while enjoying the natural terrain. Featuring a mild-mannered layout, the East Course at Rancho Canada weaves its way through Carmel Valley building in difficulty to the finish.

Fees: $65-70 weekdays$65-70 weekends$35-40 twilight