Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s wild masterpiece of dunes and forest at Pebble Beach — a public resort course many rank tougher and more beautiful than its famous neighbor.
Spyglass Hill Golf Course in photos
Can I play Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
Yes — Spyglass Hill is a public, pay-and-play course within Pebble Beach Resorts, so any golfer can book a round without membership. Guests staying at the Pebble Beach lodges get priority tee times and can reserve furthest out, but non-resort players are welcome too. It shares the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am rotation with its famous neighbor.
How to book: Resort guests can reserve tee times well in advance as part of a stay; non-resort players can typically book up to around three months out through Pebble Beach Resorts, subject to availability. Booking a room at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay or Casa Palmero is the surest way to secure a preferred time. Demand is high, so plan early.
About Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Opened in 1966 and named for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, Spyglass Hill is Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s dramatic pairing of two worlds: five opening holes that plunge through seaside dunes toward Carmel Bay, then a climb into the towering pines of the Del Monte Forest. It is a fixture of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am rotation and is regularly ranked among the hardest courses in America, with small, fiercely contoured greens punishing anything less than precise. Yet it is fully public as part of Pebble Beach Resorts, so any golfer can play it — resort guests simply enjoy priority booking. For many visitors it is the standout round of a Monterey Peninsula golf trip.
Signature hole
The par-5 1st tumbles from the pines down toward the dunes and the Pacific, and the seaside opening holes named for Treasure Island characters are among the most beautiful and demanding starts in golf.
What makes it special
Two courses in one
A breathtaking seaside dunes opening gives way to a demanding trek through the Del Monte Forest.
Pro-Am pedigree
A permanent host course of the PGA Tour's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, played by the world's best each winter.
One of America's toughest
Severe greens and tight forest corridors make it a stern, unforgettable test that many rate above Pebble Beach itself.
Tournament pedigree
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (host course since 1967)
- U.S. Senior Women's Open (2030, scheduled)
Need to know
Best time to play
Spring through fall offers the calmest, clearest conditions; summer can bring coastal fog. Avoid early February, when the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am uses the course.
Dress code
Collared shirts and golf slacks or tailored shorts; no denim. Soft spikes only.
Good to know
Caddies can be arranged and greatly enhance the experience; carts are available and included for resort guests (non-guests pay a cart fee). The forest holes are hilly and the greens are notoriously severe, so allow a full four-and-a-half hours and expect a stern test.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Monterey Regional (MRY) ~15 min; San Jose (SJC) ~1 hr 20 min; San Francisco (SFO) ~2 hr.
On arrival
Spyglass sits within the gated Del Monte Forest at Pebble Beach, about 15 minutes from Monterey airport via Highway 1 and the 17-Mile Drive. Most visitors drive or arrange a resort transfer; the course is a short hop from The Lodge and The Inn at Spanish Bay.
Stay near the course
Base yourself at Pebble Beach Resorts — The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay or Casa Palmero — for priority tee times and stay-and-play packages. Nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey offer more moderate lodging a few minutes away.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Del Monte Forest
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach
Del Monte Forest
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices The Inn at Spanish Bay - Pebble Beach
Del Monte Forest
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Explore Pebble BeachFrequently asked questions
Can the public play Spyglass Hill?
Yes. It is a public, pay-and-play course within Pebble Beach Resorts. Anyone can book, though guests staying at the resort's lodges get priority tee times.
How much does it cost to play?
Green fees in 2026 run around $525 and higher in peak season, with non-resort guests adding a per-player cart fee. Rates are per round and seasonal.
Should I stay at the resort to play?
You do not have to, but booking a room at a Pebble Beach lodge secures priority tee times and stay-and-play access — the most reliable way to lock in a round.
How hard is Spyglass Hill?
Very. It is regularly ranked among the toughest courses in the country, with small severe greens and demanding forest holes, so play the right tees and expect a challenge.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
- Spyglass Hill Golf Course — Pebble Beach Resorts
- Spyglass Hill Golf Course — Wikipedia
- How much does it cost to play Spyglass Hill — Golf News Net
Guide updated 2026-07-27.