An Enduring Favorite Since 1897
Del Monte is a landmark course that has played an instrumental role in popularizing golf out West since its inception in 1897. The birthplace of the California State Amateur and the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi retains much of that classic charm today, challenging the game’s best golfers with its small, sloping, old-school greens. The venerable layout brings out of bounds into play on more than half its holes, and puts a premium on placing the ball below the hole with well-bunkered greens that are often pitched strongly from back-to-front.
Originally designed as a nine-hole course in 1897 by Charles E. Maud and expanded to 18 holes in 1902, Del Monte promptly attracted the game’s best players. The course’s Del Monte Championship was so highly regarded that many considered the champion to be the best golfer in the state. When the California State Amateur was founded in 1912, Del Monte was the natural choice to host it. Del Monte was also selected to host the 1916 Western Amateur, marking the first time one of the era’s biggest national amateur events was played west of Colorado.
Del Monte annually stages the professional Monterey Open and amateur Monterey City Championship, and has regularly tested PGA, LPGA and Champions Tour players as a previous host of the Pebble Beach Invitational and First Tee Open.
Reader’s Choice Awards – Best Golf Course
2015
HIGHLIGHTS
- Holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Rating: 71.6
- Yardage: 6,365
DESIGNED BY:
- Charles Maud
1st HOLE
Par 5
A reachable par-5, the approach to the green should come from the left side of the fairway to open the hole. The gentle uphill slope will add distance to your actual yardage.
Yardage: 505
Handicap: 9
Yardage: 489
Handicap: 9
Yardage: 421
Handicap: 1
2nd HOLE
Par 4
Place your tee shot just left of the fairway bunker. At all costs, do not go over the green.
Yardage: 328
Handicap: 13
Yardage: 314
Handicap: 13
Yardage: 296
Handicap: 13
3rd HOLE
Par 4
An uphill par-4, remember to add some club to compensate for the uphill green. A treacherously sloping green, you're best putting position is from straight below the hole.
Yardage: 376
Handicap: 5
Yardage: 361
Handicap: 5
Yardage: 351
Handicap: 5
4th HOLE
Par 3
This hole looks downhill, but plays to the actual yardage. There is more green to the right than can be seen from the tee.
Yardage: 178
Handicap: 15
Yardage: 162
Handicap: 15
Yardage: 141
Handicap: 17
5th HOLE
Par 4
Keep your drive short of the fairway bunkers. Distance control on the approach is critical. Over the green is absolute jail.
Yardage: 327
Handicap: 17
Yardage: 306
Handicap: 17
Yardage: 287
Handicap: 15
6th HOLE
Par 3
Nothing deceptive here. You simply need a solid shot. Missing the green will test your short game.
Yardage: 196
Handicap: 3
Yardage: 189
Handicap: 3
Yardage: 181
Handicap: 7
7th HOLE
Par 4
A tee shot too far left or right is trouble on this uphill hole; as is low and short. There are pin placements on all three tiers, so place your approach accordingly.
Yardage: 379
Handicap: 1
Yardage: 365
Handicap: 1
Yardage: 298
Handicap: 9
8th HOLE
Par 4
A dogleg right, big hitters can cut off some bend. High-lipped bunkers front this green.
Yardage: 384
Handicap: 7
Yardage: 364
Handicap: 7
Yardage: 313
Handicap: 11
9th HOLE
Par 5
Long hitters can reach this in two with a well-placed drive up the left side. The ocean effect keeps putts straighter than they look.
Yardage: 524
Handicap: 11
Yardage: 512
Handicap: 11
Yardage: 423
Handicap: 3
10th HOLE
Par 4
A beguiling, short par-4. The fairway narrows as you approach the green. A long mid-iron puts you in the proper position to attack this pin.
Yardage: 293
Handicap: 16
Yardage: 278
Handicap: 16
Yardage: 265
Handicap: 16
11th HOLE
Par 4
From the tee, you can choose to either lay back or carry the first fairway bunker on the left. Careful club selection will give you the best opportunity for a birdie.
Yardage: 331
Handicap: 14
Yardage: 325
Handicap: 14
Yardage: 313
Handicap: 14
12th HOLE
Par 3
A miss right here is usually OB or lost. The green has a steep slope; below the hole is where you want to be.
Yardage: 171
Handicap: 12
Yardage: 147
Handicap: 12
Yardage: 126
Handicap: 18
13th HOLE
Par 5
Before you tee it, check 15's pin placement. Then long and straight is all you need. Fairway bunkers protect the hole from miss-hit or misjudged shots.
Yardage: 512
Handicap: 10
Yardage: 496
Handicap: 10
Yardage: 407
Handicap: 10
14th HOLE
Par 3
The crowned green is still in its original 1897 design. This tough par-3 has more slope on the green than you can see.
Yardage: 218
Handicap: 4
Yardage: 209
Handicap: 4
Yardage: 200
Handicap: 2
15th HOLE
Par 4
A hole for shot makers. The fairway narrows as you approach the green. Leave yourself a longer second shot and you will increase your chances.
Yardage: 330
Handicap: 8
Yardage: 313
Handicap: 8
Yardage: 294
Handicap: 12
16th HOLE
Par 4
A tee shot on the left side opens up this green. Play your approach under the wind. A miss short and left will leave a manageable chip shot.
Yardage: 421
Handicap: 2
Yardage: 415
Handicap: 2
Yardage: 352
Handicap: 8
17th HOLE
Par 5
This is another reachable par-5. Following the theme of Del Monte, keep the ball below the hole. Remember to check 18's pin placement from the tee.
Yardage: 500
Handicap: 18
Yardage: 475
Handicap: 18
Yardage: 443
Handicap: 4
18th HOLE
Par 4
This is a terrific finishing hole. Place your tee shot right or past the fairway oak. On your approach, keep in mind that the green slopes left.
Yardage: 392
Handicap: 6
Yardage: 365
Handicap: 6
Yardage: 324
Handicap: 6
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 72 |
| Blue | 505 | 328 | 376 | 178 | 327 | 196 | 379 | 384 | 524 | 293 | 331 | 171 | 512 | 218 | 330 | 421 | 500 | 392 | 6365 |
| White | 489 | 314 | 361 | 162 | 306 | 189 | 365 | 364 | 512 | 278 | 325 | 147 | 496 | 209 | 313 | 415 | 475 | 365 | 6085 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | --- |
| Red | 421 | 296 | 351 | 141 | 287 | 181 | 298 | 313 | 423 | 265 | 313 | 126 | 407 | 200 | 294 | 352 | 443 | 324 | 5435 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | --- |
A Tournament Tradition of Excellence
From the Monterey Open Championship and the historic Monterey City Amateur, to corporate events and fundraisers: Del Monte Golf Course has a proud tradition of hosting great tournaments.
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