Pebble Beach & Monterey
The Hay
Par-3 social golf
The Hay is exactly what a luxury golf property should have: low-pressure, social, and easy to fit around travel. Hole 2 is the 106-yard replica of Pebble's 7th, which is gimmicky in the right way. Do it with a drink and a wager. Do not overthink it.
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The take
The Hay is exactly what a luxury golf property should have: low-pressure, social, and easy to fit around travel. Hole 2 is the 106-yard replica of Pebble's 7th, which is gimmicky in the right way. Do it with a drink and a wager. Do not overthink it.
Best for
Arrival day, families, drinks, settling bets
Watch out
Treating it as a full-round substitute
How to play it
Short-course fun
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Easy social golf
- Great arrival-day fit
- Replica of Pebble's 7th
- Free public putting course
Watch-outs
- Not a substitute for real rounds
- Can become a scheduling distraction
Signature holes
2, 7, 9
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
$75 for general public and resort guests; juniors 12 and under free; putting course open to the public at no cost.
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
Situational
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 - 4 months ago
What an absolutely great 9 hole. Everything is par 3 and short so you just need to bring some wedges and a putter. We had such a great time here. We had the perfect day with perfect weather. The downside is the price but I think it is well worth it. The course is short, you can f
What an absolutely great 9 hole. Everything is par 3 and short so you just need to bring some wedges and a putter. We had such a great time here. We had the perfect day with perfect weather. The downside is the price but I think it is well worth it. The course is short, you can f
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Google review
5/5 - 10 months ago
Fun and Friendly Golf Experience at The Hay
We visited around noon without a reservation. The check-in counter is near the course, and the fee was $75 for 9 holes, plus $10 for club rental—very reasonable. They even provided 10 free balls, which gave us peace of mind—enough to l
Fun and Friendly Golf Experience at The Hay
We visited around noon without a reservation. The check-in counter is near the course, and the fee was $75 for 9 holes, plus $10 for club rental—very reasonable. They even provided 10 free balls, which gave us peace of mind—enough to l
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Google review
5/5 - a year ago
The small nine is quick to play!
Great for short game practice - not much too it. Great greens and cool view. It was cool to play each hole after reviewing the story online and why they choose each hole. You finish off with a video shot at hole 9 scanning a QR code. Loved being o
The small nine is quick to play!
Great for short game practice - not much too it. Great greens and cool view. It was cool to play each hole after reviewing the story online and why they choose each hole. You finish off with a video shot at hole 9 scanning a QR code. Loved being o
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