Pebble Beach & Monterey
Pasatiempo
Golden Age hillside architecture
Pasatiempo is not in Monterey, and that matters. But for architecture-minded players, it may be the smartest add on the whole trip. MacKenzie lived along the 6th fairway, and the recent restoration pushed the course closer to its original intent.
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The take
Pasatiempo is not in Monterey, and that matters. But for architecture-minded players, it may be the smartest add on the whole trip. MacKenzie lived along the 6th fairway, and the recent restoration pushed the course closer to its original intent.
If your group knows MacKenzie, build around it. If they do not, do not force the drive just to sound sophisticated.
Best for
Architecture people and serious golfers
Watch out
Drive time from Monterey and groups that do not know why they are going
How to play it
Must consider / architecture play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- MacKenzie architecture
- Elite greens
- Serious shot values
- Gives the trip intellectual weight
Watch-outs
- Drive time
- Expensive add-on
- Wasted on groups that only care about Pebble photos
Signature holes
3, 10, 13, 16, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
$425 walking / $470 riding for 18 holes, plus optional priority reservation fee; verify current rate before booking.
Best season
Best window: September-October Also strong: April-May and November can be excellent Summer reality: cool, foggy, and not always beach-weather Winter: playable but rain risk
Replay priority
High for the right group
Booking move
Use the official course page for current access, rates, and tee-time rules.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: September-October Also strong: April-May and November can be excellent Summer reality: cool, foggy, and not always beach-weather Winter: playable but rain risk increases Tee-time
Jan
58F / 44F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
60F / 46F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
61F / 47F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
62F / 48F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
64F / 50F
Sun Good; rain Low
Jun
66F / 53F
Sun Fog/mix; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 5 months ago
Great course my favorite in Northern California, incredible conditions and really fun holes although very pricey at $450 a round. Greens are diabolical given it’s a Mackenzie track and pin placements can be really challengingl. Play from the whites if you’re not a single digit HC
Great course my favorite in Northern California, incredible conditions and really fun holes although very pricey at $450 a round. Greens are diabolical given it’s a Mackenzie track and pin placements can be really challengingl. Play from the whites if you’re not a single digit HC
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5/5 - 7 months ago
Top 3 favorite course on my list, such a great experience. My 2nd time playing it, the course remodel is awesome, little more forgiving which was needed. They did a great job, employees were great, swag/logo is top notch. Can’t say enough good things about Pasa. Pictures don’t do
Top 3 favorite course on my list, such a great experience. My 2nd time playing it, the course remodel is awesome, little more forgiving which was needed. They did a great job, employees were great, swag/logo is top notch. Can’t say enough good things about Pasa. Pictures don’t do
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5/5 - 3 months ago
Had the opportunity to play last year, best course I’ve ever played. I used to say spyglass was my favorite course I’ve ever played until I played here. If you’ve play here, get a caddie, easily saved me 10 strokes. Whoever gave this less than 5 stars should not be allowed to rat
Had the opportunity to play last year, best course I’ve ever played. I used to say spyglass was my favorite course I’ve ever played until I played here. If you’ve play here, get a caddie, easily saved me 10 strokes. Whoever gave this less than 5 stars should not be allowed to rat
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