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Played BCC twice this week, riding solo Wednesday am from the black tees and walking this morning from the blues with a mother and (middle age) son. Pace of play was good on Wednesday where I was sent off the 10th tee to avoid the pot game starting on the front nine. Today not so much when the course was more crowded.

The course is in beautiful shape. Gorgeous green fairways and lush rough. Sure, there are some less watered areas in both, but generally lush conditions. The rough is cut down but still sticky and punitive. The greens are very nice. I have seen them faster but not by much. I’m told the aeration on Monday and Tuesday is small tine. The greens are firmer than usual so it may help with that. Biggest negative about the conditions are the sand traps. I switched to a lob wedge out of them because of the thin sand layer.

Well worth playing if in the area.

Played 5-9-26. They had a shotgun start on the back at 8 o'clock and let me go out around 7:30 as a single. Didn't see anybody on the course until I got to the ninth hole where I could see players on the first hole which parallels the ninth. Nobody on the back nine either, finishing in about2 2 hours and 45 minutes with the course pretty much all to myself. Tee boxes were in decent shape, mostly level and cut tight with some divot damage on par threes. Fairways were in good condition, mostly lush with good roll out and nice lies. Rough was maybe and inch longer than fairways at the most. It was in good shape and not much of an issue to hit from. Was in two greenside bunkers that were well groomed with a good layer of brown sand. Greens were rolling at a medium/fast pace and playing soft. Unfortunately recent players are not fixing there pitch marks. I fixed at least 15-20 unrepaired marks on almost ever hole. If you had a putt with no marks on your line they rolled pretty smooth, otherwise you were most likely to have a bumpy putt. I just wish other people who play would have a little consideration for the condition of the course and just fix the damage that they cause. Will still be back to play because this is such a fun course to play.

I was pleasantly surprised by this course. Didn't expect all the elevation change or the big sloping back to front greens, made for a nice challenge. Slightly confusing crisscrossing layout kept me busy, glad I had a cart.

Course in all around private course shape that played long in the afternoon winds. If Johnny books another outing out there it is well worth playing.

Fun locals nine holer. Good place to get out and stretch your legs in-between SF and LA.
Course was in decent muni shape. Greens rolled fine, traps, tee boxes and fairways all acceptable. $10 to walk (another $12 for a cart) and just enough trees and green slope to keep you honest. It was a nice warm up on my way to Bakersfield

Played 5-2-26 in the morning walking with a riding threesome and finishing in about2 4 hours and 45 minutes with very little waiting and nobody pushing us. Tee boxes had good coverage on most holes with a few thin spots on a couple and a few needing a little leveling. Fairways were green and lush with a few minor yellow spots on some with great lies and good padding. Rough along fairways and around greens is very lush and green about2 2 inches and thick, outside the primary rough is mostly unkept with hard pan under the trees and varying lengths of grass and weed. Was in two greenside bunkers that were very nicely groomed with a good thick layer of heavy white sand. Greens were in great shape, always the highlight of the course rolling medium/fast and smooth, and playing semi-soft. Overall really good conditions. Highly recommend.

I am spending some time up here in Pismo and decided to play Monarch Dunes which I haven’t played in a few years. I have played this course many times but on this most recent outing they charge 125 to walk and 150 to ride during the week and 175 to ride on the weekends. It’s considerably less if you live here and you’re a senior citizen. Before I get to the review, regardless of where this course is located for the price they are charging there should be a GPS system detailing course and green views why they don’t have it is beyond me. On to the review, the course design is really great in my opinion but today so many areas are roped off so there is more walking involved which is fine but it just slows down play. Most of the tee boxes are fine, some are a little scruffy but for the most part level and ok. Fairways are ok but again at this price point it should be way nicer, maybe not desert nice but a lot nicer than what it is, I mean some of the fairways remind me of El Dorado or Lakewood. Lots of unkept rough or dead tree limbs and dead grass which start to creep up into the fairway. Greens are firm with little to no ball marks and roll probably 9-10 on the stimpmeter. We teed off at 10:45 and were a twosome and didn’t see anyone until hole 6 and I noticed a lot of private carts so maybe that’s a good thing because the course probably has a strong membership. Bunkers were nice and soft and very fluffy and easily to play from. All in all I enjoyed myself and I played here mostly out of nostalgia but at their rate I’ll stick with my memories and choose other very good options that are close by. Would recommend if only one has a deal of some sort of discount..

I played Spyglass back with DeapSea14 on what was another perfect Monterey Peninsula weather day. I’m starting to think that if you want guaranteed good weather, just invite Peter! Anyway, he did a great job explaining in the conditions. I just thought I’d provide an update after talking to my buddy who’s a caddie for PB and played with us last week. He said the greens are 100% healed from the aeration and are rolling great. The fairways are still showing signs of maintenance but they aren’t too bad. Just some brown showing in a few places from the fill sand that was applied.

Played on Wednesday in company of a couple veteran loopers and Alex326.
The course is coming out of aeration (3/31) and the fairways had been plugged and filled also. The price adjustment made it playable for my level and the weather was another Monterey winter early spring stunner. Perfect for me high 50's under 10 mph breeze mostly sunny. Educational as well watching good players play well.
Not fair to rate conditions but beats most any other in their best shape. A couple days ago the greens were rated tough to putt. Today good but a few marks so a hop or bump could happen. Tee boxes were punched and sanded also. A bit of rain in the forecast and then sun next week and I'd say it's ready to go again. 100% in 7 days or less.
The staff is very nice and ample range time hitting off mats. Saw beverage cart at the right times and the early hole ocean views did not disappoint.
Not much 19th hole stuff here, but a short drive to Pebble and I was in the prime seat for Calamari and a PB pale ale at the newly renovated re-opened (11/2025) Stillwater bar over looking the infamous 18th. Memorable and recommended.

Played with my sons on 4/9/26. Course conditions and weather were good, with some divots and unevenness on the tee boxes. Fairways were in good condition and the greens were rolling pretty true. We played the front nine in 2 hours. As we made the turn a foursome jumped in front of us and turned the back nine in to a parking lot. They had no etiquette and since there is no marshal it made play very frustrating. For the fees charged and the claim that the course is world class, this is the second straight time this has happened to us. I love the truck nd make the 2 hour drive to play, but will think twice before doing it again. The pace of play and players hopscotching around should be regulated.

I'm listening to my video of the women bagpiper preforming near sunset on the first tee Monday the 16th as I enjoyed a pint of 805 with my buddy Woody and other enthusiasts of ocean side links golf.

Always a joy to play with Alex and Bob here. Almost too warm but no complaints today or 39 days ago. Duplicate shorts and Vivid golf polo, all that was necessary. Should have applied sunscreen. Just fantastic to play two in a row in weather like this here.

Melancholy about the closure of a great track but understand and excited to see a "better" result with the redesign. Always a great vibe here and the staff is top notch. Dog friendly a big plus in my ratings.

My game a little rusty, no excuses! Parred the first hole to get my name on top of the leader board. Then went on a bogey hunt the rest of the way. My best drive of the day on 12 was in a divot! A second ball on 13 ends up 24" for a bogey.

Good news is the opportunity to play The Glass while we wait until spring 2027 for the re-do reopening here scheduled just before the US Open at Pebble.
Pacific Grove GL will definitely be on my list to play in the near future as well.
Was there before sunrise Tuesday morning to check it out.
Always a feel good experience every time, I visit this area I consider west coast paradise.

Course if officially closed! We played on Monday at Noon with one of the last public tee times for Spanish Bay before it closed for the remodel. We were treated to another superior day weather wise. Sunny and hot (by Monterey standards) with very little wind.

The course was finally showing signs of the impending shut down with several of the fairways being brown and hard pan. The course actually played more like a true links course. But even with the “deteriorating” conditions the track still was a joy to play.

The rerouting won’t look too different from the current layout. The main difference will be the greens. They will all be softened up to a much more manageable and “resort” level basic green complex. Front nine layout won’t see any significant layout changes. Some waste land areas, aka Poppy Hills style are allegedly being added to conserve water. The back nine will see one significant change. The iconic and diabolical short par 3 hole 13 is being completely removed. Not sure why as that is such a great hole. Hole 14 is being changed from a par 5 into a long Par 4 and a new Par 3 will be added utilizing a new tee box from the left side down onto the existing hole 14 green. Course will be a par 71 layout with only three Par 5’s.

As someone who has played Spanish Bay as much or more than anyone else, I will miss the current layout. I have had so many great memories and GK Cup battles here. So many birdies over the years, yet never made a birdie on #4. Had a chance yesterday but it was not to be. My least favorite hole was #7. Only a couple of pars on that hole total but managed to roll in the long putt of the day from over 50’ out to save par and have one last great memory on an otherwise forgettable hole.

No birdies on the day from anyone in our group, but plenty of smiles all around. The sun has set on one of my favorite “go to” courses for now, but I will surely resume my quest to conquer this scenic course when it re-opens in 2027.