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re: Pebble trip
Posted on 3/8/22 at 10:49 pm to wahoocs
Posted on 3/8/22 at 10:49 pm to wahoocs
Wahoo ... proverbial question. Is it worth that much money? I'm planning on next year, and I want to go, but GEEEEZ, that's a lot of coin to drop. 
Was planning on going with another couple to cut some expences. Two golfers, two spouses. Drive down from San Fran. Stop at Pasatiempo. Play. Dinner.
Head to Pebble. Play as much as I can.
Walk back to Florida with no money to my name.
Was planning on going with another couple to cut some expences. Two golfers, two spouses. Drive down from San Fran. Stop at Pasatiempo. Play. Dinner.
Head to Pebble. Play as much as I can.
Walk back to Florida with no money to my name.
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Posted on 3/8/22 at 11:42 pm to wahoocs
Pacific Grove links is fun. Aka poor man’s pebble. Don’t hit it in the iceplant! And I disagree about dining in Carmel (proper), it’s all about old folks and tourists in my opinion. The beach is sooooo great….and cold as hell
Posted on 3/9/22 at 11:16 am to mikedatyger
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Is it worth that much money?
I mean are any of these elite courses worth the money?
It’s in my personal top 10 and they have the hands down best bunkers I’ve played. It rained steady and at times heavy from hole 9 to finish. Was in a bunker on 17 and it played like fluffy powder.
I think it’s worth it to pay because it’s likely the only Mackenzie design I'll get to play, the variety of the holes, the bunkers, and condition are all excellent.
I mean that money has long been gone but the memory remains.
Posted on 3/9/22 at 5:37 pm to greenwave
Carmel by the Sea is a town correct? Any particular spot?
Posted on 3/9/22 at 10:32 pm to wahoocs
Trying to plan trip. For those going or who went, where did you stay and sis you use someone or just book yourself? Shipping lines or flying with? Thanks!
Posted on 3/9/22 at 11:39 pm to mikedatyger
You have to play Pebble once. I stayed on the premises at Inn on Spanish Bay all 3 trips as a part of a group that always gets tee times the week prior to the Clambake.
You know the course before you play it, and you will remember your shots as you see the course played in the future on TV by the pros and other amateurs.
It’s not a super penal layout. It can be played by amateurs, much like the Old Course. But exactly opposite of the Old Course, it has 6 of the top 10 smallest greens played on the PGA Tour.
You know the course before you play it, and you will remember your shots as you see the course played in the future on TV by the pros and other amateurs.
It’s not a super penal layout. It can be played by amateurs, much like the Old Course. But exactly opposite of the Old Course, it has 6 of the top 10 smallest greens played on the PGA Tour.
Posted on 3/9/22 at 11:50 pm to zippyputt
Definitely do it yourself.
I recommend flying into Monterrey.
In August, I’m sharing a house on Pacific Grove w 4 other couples for a week.
We plan on playing PG once or twice, Poppy Hills, the Hay Course at Pebble, and Pebble Beach (splitting up as walk ons). We’ve already played the other courses, outside of Cypress
For tee times at Pebble, you usually have to stay on premises.
I recommend flying into Monterrey.
In August, I’m sharing a house on Pacific Grove w 4 other couples for a week.
We plan on playing PG once or twice, Poppy Hills, the Hay Course at Pebble, and Pebble Beach (splitting up as walk ons). We’ve already played the other courses, outside of Cypress
For tee times at Pebble, you usually have to stay on premises.
Posted on 3/10/22 at 7:17 am to wahoocs
Thanks! I’ve been to PB and area visiting but never played. I’ll either be single player or maybe double. Is walking on possible?
Posted on 3/10/22 at 8:20 am to zippyputt
Yes
They will pair you up
They will pair you up
Posted on 3/10/22 at 8:47 am to zippyputt
If anyone has a vacancy, I can fill in.
Posted on 3/10/22 at 10:43 am to zippyputt
I have played pebble as a single. I called the day before to speak w the bookers to get an idea of what times would potentially be available the following day.
Then you call early in the morning to book. I don’t remember if they gave me an option to get a caddy or not, but I played in a cart with a threesome.
They had a caddy and once we were into the round a bit I was able to get some tips from him especially on some putts and how much club to hit into the wind. I made sure that I never interfered with the caddy helping the other guys and the caddy was cool about it and we all had a great time.
I threw him some cash at the end, obviously.
I still think the best experience is walking the course w a caddy.
Has anyone played the Bayonet courses? I’ve heard they were solid.
Then you call early in the morning to book. I don’t remember if they gave me an option to get a caddy or not, but I played in a cart with a threesome.
They had a caddy and once we were into the round a bit I was able to get some tips from him especially on some putts and how much club to hit into the wind. I made sure that I never interfered with the caddy helping the other guys and the caddy was cool about it and we all had a great time.
I threw him some cash at the end, obviously.
I still think the best experience is walking the course w a caddy.
Has anyone played the Bayonet courses? I’ve heard they were solid.
Posted on 3/10/22 at 1:07 pm to 0jersey
Bayonet and Blackhorse are both solid up on the old Fort Ord. Bayonet is long. Quail Lodge is nice out in Carmel Valley. After living there a couple of years I never really cared for Del Monte. Poppy Hills was our go to since we were in the Northern Ca golf association
Actually if you go up there you might as well play 36. Fun day with nice views of the Pacific. This was the last stop for many soldiers on their way to war
Actually if you go up there you might as well play 36. Fun day with nice views of the Pacific. This was the last stop for many soldiers on their way to war
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Posted on 3/10/22 at 3:18 pm to 0jersey
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Has anyone played the Bayonet courses?
I played one of them a couple of years ago after doing some research. I enjoyed it and for the price it’s hard to beat
Posted on 3/10/22 at 6:15 pm to Shingo
Carmel Valley Ranch golf course is the course in the background of the Morgan Stanley commercial with Justin Rose and C. Woods playing on repeat right now during the Players. Gives you a good feel for the back nine of that course.
Posted on 3/10/22 at 8:47 pm to Shingo
Quail Lodge was a good track
Posted on 3/11/22 at 7:01 am to wahoocs
I stayed at Quail Lodge. Course was fun and it was close to everything.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 11:01 am to 0jersey
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I mean are any of these elite courses worth the money?
Very true.
I suppose there is a list that you just play and suck it up on the costs.
It's on my list. Even my wife is encouraging me to go.
No pics.
Looking at next year.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 1:21 pm to mikedatyger
You won’t be disappointed. Its better than Spanish Bay, Poppy, and I liked it more than Spyglass.
Next time I hit Monterrey I want to play Pasa again and try Pacific Grove. Really wish I could get on Cypress.
Next time I hit Monterrey I want to play Pasa again and try Pacific Grove. Really wish I could get on Cypress.
Posted on 3/12/22 at 7:24 pm to mikedatyger
As far as the cost, it is crazy expensive, but you’re buying memories and history. In all honesty, I’d probably hate Augusta due to the elevation changes which are pretty foreign to me, but would savor every shot, and get my money’s worth on shots!
Posted on 3/17/22 at 11:12 am to dave11
Nepenthe is good but it is bit of a drive
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