Not worth the price, but solid for sonoma county.

Tee boxes were brutal on some holes, bumpy, sandy, squishy, some fairly sloped.… footing is an issue with driver in hand…rolled an ankle on the 2n... Continue »

Not worth the price, but solid for sonoma county.

Tee boxes were brutal on some holes, bumpy, sandy, squishy, some fairly sloped.… footing is an issue with driver in hand…rolled an ankle on the 2nd tee box. Needless to say in that condition it definitely has the potential to affect scoring.

Holes seem to have been cut in the same 6ft circle for months, and old pin locactions are noticeable and affect the roll of putts. Fine for lag putts as the majority of the putting surface is beautifully maintained, but those putts you really need to drop are definitely affected and led to a couple tough missed birdie putts.

Houses seem to be the main visual feature of the course on all but a few holes. The payoff on 16,17,18 is really the only reason to play this course. Beautiful finish.

Played here on Monday 10/18 on a very clear day. It rained a little on Sunday night but the course was in excellent condition. Played with another single and a twosome of local guys who were very help... Continue »

Played here on Monday 10/18 on a very clear day. It rained a little on Sunday night but the course was in excellent condition. Played with another single and a twosome of local guys who were very helpful with the layout. Really hilly track with lots of elevation changes. Lots of mounding in the fairways so not many level lies.
Tee boxes were good and no problem finding at good spot to hit from. Fairways had good coverage and were great to hit from. The rough is not really an issue unless you strayed too far off and then it was native areas with long grasses and ice plant. Lots of houses along the fairways with large windows so you really need straight drives here.
Greens were receptive and ran true at a medium speed. The bunkers had decent sand but some had the liners starting to show so they could use a little more.
The views from almost every hole are great on a clear day like I had. Very fun round if you are in the area.

Finally my return to the The Links at Bodega Harbour. I loved my first experience here in 2017 and was not let down on my second visit Saturday. Teeing it up with 6 other GK’ers for fun filled day.
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Finally my return to the The Links at Bodega Harbour. I loved my first experience here in 2017 and was not let down on my second visit Saturday. Teeing it up with 6 other GK’ers for fun filled day.

Take a look at the new set of photos I posted. Remember new photos are now in high resolution on GK.

The golf course is very unique as are the two nines to each other. The front nine is very tight and hilly. The first 4 holes play up hill providing beautiful views of Bodega Bay. Immediately you are greeted with severely undulating firm green with difficult up and downs. This is the way the entire front nine plays out. I’d say the front nine is a good 3 strokes harder than the back nine. As for the back nine, when you roll up to hole #10 you think to yourself you could easily fit 2 front nine fairways into the hole 10 fairway. It too is uphill but not as severe. It’s a breather as you grab your driver and finally start taking big swings. The highlight of the round are 16, 17 and 18. On holes 16 and 17 you have to walk due to the holes being intertwined in the ocean marsh. They are stunning golf holes. Once back in your cart to play hole 18 hope you did not chose to play the black tees because they are way back to produce a very demanding 460+ yard par 4. The approach to 18th green is something special as you can see in the photos I posted.

As for the conditions, very good. Greens running medium fast, firm and mostly smooth. Fairways are mostly lush and firm. Rough, oh boy, you do not want to miss the fairways by a large margin as 1 to 2 foot dense grass awaits you. It is very difficult to find your ball let alone play from it. Bunkers in good shape for the most part with decent sand. I hear it gets very windy at the golf course so that explains why most of the bunkers are pretty thin on sand. Tee boxes in good shape. Small tee boxes on the front nine and larger ones on the back nine.

Service was solid in the proshop and snack bar.

I think NorCal golfers have something very special with this golf course. Even the drive out to Bodega Bay sets the stage with this hidden gem with all its beautiful rural hill sides and ranches. I know I would be playing this course many times a year if I lived in the area. Highly recommended!

Played 5-4-19 with Alex and Craig in a GK plays outing, teeing off afternoon and finishing in about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Tee boxes were in good condition with nice coverage and mostly level. Fairwa... Continue »

Played 5-4-19 with Alex and Craig in a GK plays outing, teeing off afternoon and finishing in about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Tee boxes were in good condition with nice coverage and mostly level. Fairways were in decent shape with nice coverage for the most part and some minor thin areas. First cut of rough was not to long and fairly easy to hit from, get outside of that and it was long, nasty, and lost ball territory. Was in a couple of greenside bunkers that were a little firm and on the thin side. Greens were in good shape, semi-firm with medium/fast pace and an occasional bump. Short tight hilly course that is fun to play with a lot of character and great views.

Played with the GK Outing on Saturday 5/4. Big thanks to Johnny for setting this outing up! It was great to see familiar faces & meet some new folks. The weather was a pleasant surprise. In terms o... Continue »

Played with the GK Outing on Saturday 5/4. Big thanks to Johnny for setting this outing up! It was great to see familiar faces & meet some new folks. The weather was a pleasant surprise. In terms of wind, it was very calm for an afternoon in Bodega at this time of year, where you can almost always count on 20+mph sustained winds. Also, played the entire front side in short sleeves. Played with Alex & Ron at a very comfortable PoP of a little over 3 hours. Really fun group & thoroughly enjoyed my day out there with those guys! The course was also a surprise for me in terms of play. I always play Bodega in the morning & the first 4 holes are all uphill, into the sun and into the prevailing wind, which generally makes for a rough start. It was a totally different experience with the wind at our backs & the sun high in the sky. I felt like I wasn't struggling as much in the early going, which really helped me get off to a decent start. Made my scorecard happy & the whole round more enjoyable. As others have stated, the fairways were in good shape. Some brown/thin spots, but overall coverage was good. The rough is a wild-card, the primary rough is mostly manageable, but there are a lot of spots of fescue & unmowed areas that will hand you your ass. The bunkers have nice sand in them, but lots of spots where people hadn't raked them. Side note: The rakes suck. They have the old-school, weathered & wooden rakes that look very rustic, however they're not very effective at raking the sand & you could easily get a nasty splinter. The greens were firm, but much slower than the past few times I've played it. I'm assuming they keep the greens slower as this time of year is very windy out there & balls would be rolling all over the place. Putts were surprisingly slow both uphill & downhill. I arrived early & had lunch at the Bluewater Bistro. It's a little bar with an amazing view of the 16th & 18th holes as well as Doran Beach & Bodega Head. Very cool place to hang out. Their beer selection is top-notch & the grilled chicken sandwich was exceptional. If you make it up to Bodega, do yourself a favor make a visit to this 19th hole.

Thoroughly enjoyed The Links at Bodega Harbour. The course was a bit windy, but the views were fantastic and the staff was most pleasant. Miss the fairway by much and if you are lucky enough to find y... Continue »

Thoroughly enjoyed The Links at Bodega Harbour. The course was a bit windy, but the views were fantastic and the staff was most pleasant. Miss the fairway by much and if you are lucky enough to find your ball, swing a wedge as hard as you can and you might reach the fairway. The course was in very good condition, except a few of the bunkers grow grass in the sand. Great way to spend the day.

Rode the Blacks (6284/71.6/132) with John, Ian and Mike in 4.5H. The weather was windy, partly cloudy and in the high 50's. Thanks to John for setting this up and for Bordega for having us out! Rober... Continue »

Rode the Blacks (6284/71.6/132) with John, Ian and Mike in 4.5H. The weather was windy, partly cloudy and in the high 50's. Thanks to John for setting this up and for Bordega for having us out! Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that coupled with the location is borderline spectactular. All 18 holes have anywhere from a good to a stunning view overlooking the Pacific. Very hilly course where you play about an equal amount up/down hill. Many hilly courses you play downhill, then travel for a half mile to get back up the hill so you can play down hill again. I love the way this course does not do that, most greens are close to the next tee. The uphill holes here are very challenging, they are very uphill. Par 70 layouts with only three par 5's I usually do not care for, but I really enjoyed this tough course. I thought the 132 slope from the Blacks was understated. A very unique feature of this course is that you can only ride 16 holes. Holes 16/17 are a risk reward, short par 4 followed by a longer par 3. Those you have to walk becaue they are carved out of a marsh. They provide pull carts so golfers can either pull or carry their clubs on those holes. The playing conditions were very playable. However, after playing over seeded courses in the desert consistently for months, a course that doesn't overseed the thin areas really stand out to me once you become accustomed to lush throughout. The tees were good. Nicely maintained, level, good coverage with few unfixed divots. The fairways were decent, nice coverage, about an even amount of lush and thin. The rough was nasty. Close to the fairways, it was mowed down but still thick. Get more than a few yards off the beaten path and it was anywhere from 6" to a couple feet tall. Windy course near the ocean, not a surprise that the sand traps were mediocre. Too many areas that were thin/crusty. The large poa annua greens were firm but still putted medium to medium slow speed. I usually like poa annua greens and putt them okay. However, I was challenged by the speed and consistency of these greens. The Links at Bodega Harbour would be a very difficult course to walk because it is so hilly. Agree with others comments that it is a must play if even remotely in the area. But this is not a course for everyone because of the difficulity, the hills and the fact that you have to walk two holes. Highly recommended with the above in mind.

It's been 4 years since I last played here yet I vividly remembered 16 of the 18 holes. The course leaves that type of lasting memory. Set on an Oceanside mountain every hole has a view of the bay ... Continue »

It's been 4 years since I last played here yet I vividly remembered 16 of the 18 holes. The course leaves that type of lasting memory. Set on an Oceanside mountain every hole has a view of the bay and some type of elevation change. Tee'd it up with a few other GK'ers so I'll let them go more into the course conditions and I'll talk about the experience.

Bodega Harbour is about an hour north of San Francisco and about an hour west of Napa wine country. If you are headed to either of those locations, Bodega is a MUST play. Track is an absolute joy. It's also worthy of its own trip. Rarely crowded POP can be whatever you want. Our group finished in under 3 1/2 hours. Set on the ocean, wind will usually come into play, especially in the afternoon. We didn't have it too bad this time around. Each set of nine start out up hill (with the wind) and then come back down the hill (against the wind) Most holes are pretty straight forward with only a couple having some dog legs in them. The 5th hole par 5 is a bit quirky but still fun.

There are houses around the track but they don't interfere with the gorgeous views of the ocean. There are also a dozen Bobcats roaming the area that are super chill. We saw two throughout the day including one that sat on the tee box while we tee'd off. So cool.

The bar/restaurant overlooks the 18th and the bay. We were torn whether to play another 9 or have a beer while waiting for the other group. The beer won out!

Customer service was excellent. I walked in still wearing my travel clothes and the guy at the pro shop politely and professionally reminded me that they require collared shirts. I mention this because it was nice to see a course actually enforce the dress code. Of course I had my outfit in the car ready to go, just hadn't changed yet.

With solid conditions all around and spectacular views, Bodega Harbour is a definite must play. We had a blast of a time and I'll definitely be back.

Was able to grab a noon tee time on Jan 2nd, via teeoff.com @ $27 pre-paid fee. Ended up going out at as a single a few minutes early, with the starter letting me go ahead of a 4some, with their permi... Continue »

Was able to grab a noon tee time on Jan 2nd, via teeoff.com @ $27 pre-paid fee. Ended up going out at as a single a few minutes early, with the starter letting me go ahead of a 4some, with their permission. 52 degrees at the start, on a lovely sunny day, with minimal wind. One of the best places to play imho on a sunny day, even though it was chilly. Only warmed up a few degrees, but the sun kept me warm enough! POP ended up at 3.5 hours with minimal waiting and playing through 3 other groups. Nice way to start 2019!

Course conditions were very similar to when I played here a few months ago in September.

Tees were pretty good, just a few were a little damp from the rains a few weeks earlier. Fairways were cut short, decent roll, some soft spots, but very lush and green. Rough was about 1.5-2", dense and a little penal - made sure to accelerate through impact.

Greens were firm but held good shots decently. Again, greens were nearly perfect looking, and rolled very true and medium-fast and slippery on the slopes/undulations. Not many ball marks at all to deal with, which was great.

In 2 bunkers, and they were well groomed, soft but damp sand.

Had a smile on my face all day. Just love playing here. Highly recommended.