The Links at Spanish Bay Pebble Beach, California
The Links at Spanish Bay is a par-72 public course in Pebble Beach, California, playing 6,739 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.8 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,739 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.8 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Pebble Beach, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.6112, -121.9418 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,739 | 72 | 73.8 | 143 |
| Gold | 6,428 | 72 | 72.4 | 135 |
| Gold/White | 6,166 | 72 | 71.2 | 133 |
| White | 6,037 | 72 | 70.7 | 131 |
| White/Green | 5,853 | 72 | 70.1 | 127 |
| Green | 5,720 | 72 | 69.3 | 123 |
| Green/Red | 5,409 | 72 | 67.9 | 118 |
| Red | 5,218 | 72 | 67.3 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 73.8/143 | 500 | 308 | 344 | 185 | 454 | 397 | 423 | 160 | 390 | 3161 | 510 | 376 | 425 | 124 | 567 | 392 | 200 | 402 | 582 | 3578 | 6739 |
| Gold 72.4/135 | 489 | 296 | 336 | 176 | 416 | 378 | 416 | 155 | 364 | 3026 | 477 | 351 | 415 | 117 | 540 | 374 | 191 | 363 | 574 | 3402 | 6428 |
| Gold/White 71.2/133 | 489 | 296 | 336 | 157 | 405 | 355 | 387 | 146 | 348 | 2919 | 477 | 351 | 402 | 96 | 533 | 367 | 156 | 342 | 523 | 3247 | 6166 |
| White 70.7/131 | 461 | 267 | 311 | 157 | 405 | 355 | 387 | 146 | 348 | 2837 | 464 | 317 | 402 | 96 | 533 | 367 | 156 | 342 | 523 | 3200 | 6037 |
| White/Green 70.1/127 | 461 | 267 | 311 | 157 | 385 | 355 | 358 | 136 | 342 | 2772 | 464 | 317 | 370 | 96 | 503 | 367 | 144 | 336 | 484 | 3081 | 5853 |
| Green 69.3/123 | 448 | 248 | 304 | 148 | 385 | 344 | 358 | 136 | 342 | 2713 | 437 | 310 | 370 | 88 | 503 | 335 | 144 | 336 | 484 | 3007 | 5720 |
| Green/Red 67.9/118 | 448 | 248 | 304 | 124 | 348 | 292 | 348 | 127 | 318 | 2557 | 437 | 310 | 333 | 72 | 471 | 335 | 125 | 306 | 463 | 2852 | 5409 |
| Red 67.3/114 | 429 | 219 | 270 | 124 | 348 | 292 | 348 | 127 | 318 | 2475 | 404 | 279 | 333 | 72 | 471 | 290 | 125 | 306 | 463 | 2743 | 5218 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,739 yards, 73.8/143)
Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,037 yards, 70.7/131)
702 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,218 yards, 67.3/114)
1,521 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 582 yards. 15 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Links at Spanish Bay?
The Links at Spanish Bay has a course rating of 73.8 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 67.3 with a slope of 114.
How long is The Links at Spanish Bay?
From the back tees, The Links at Spanish Bay plays 6,739 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Links at Spanish Bay?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 454-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Links at Spanish Bay?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,739 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,218 yards).
Is The Links at Spanish Bay public or private?
The Links at Spanish Bay is a public golf course in Pebble Beach, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Links at Spanish Bay?
Nearby courses include Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course, Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Shore Course, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Poppy Hills Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for The Links at Spanish Bay?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Links at Spanish Bay with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Links at Spanish Bay?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Links at Spanish Bay for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Links at Spanish Bay have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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