Any golfing visit to Pebble Beach or The Monterey Peninsula, should now include at least one round on the short course known as 'The Hay'.
You only need a putter and a couple of short irons, and you will will play the nine holes in a flash..
It is just great fun..
Hole 1
57 yards
HAY
In 1957, Peter Hay, the longtime Head Professional at
Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course,
built one of our country's first short courses on this site.
His vision, to create a course that can be played quickly
and enjoyed by golfers of all ages and abilities,
remains our guiding principle. This first hole, positioned
to frame the stunning views of Carmel Bay and elicit
anticipation for the fun ahead, is dedicated to Mr. Hay,
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 1
Hole 2
106 yards
SEVEN
In 1961, Jack Nicklaus’ love for Pebble Beach was born when he recorded runaway victories in the semifinals and finals to capture his second U.S. Amateur Championship.
When the USGA next returned to Pebble Beach in 1972, the Hall of Fame claimed the first U.S. Open played on a public course.
Nicklaus sealed his victory with an incredible 1 iron on 17 that hit the flagstick, setting up a tap in birdie.
He is the only golfer to win both national championships at the same venue.
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 2
In 1982, Pebble Beach hosted its second U.S. Open Championship.
On the 17th hole of the final round, Hall of Fame Tom Watson miraculously chipped in for birdie from deep rough to pull ahead of Jack Nicklaus and claim his first U.S. Open.
Nearly four decades later, Gary Woodland channelled Watson’s brilliance on 17 with a legendary shot of his own, pitching his ball from the putting surface, across the hourglass spine, to within three feet of the hole to secure a par and seal his 2019 U.S. Open victory.
Hole 3
82 yards
WATSON
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 3
In 1947, Bing Crosby brought to Pebble Beach his Pro-Am tournament, which pairs celebrity entertainers, athletes, and business leaders with the world’s greatest professional golfers.
Affectionately known then as the “Crosby Clambake”, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is one of the longest running events on the PGA Tour.
It has raised tens of millions of dollars for a wide variety of worthwhile charitable organisations.
Hole 4
47 yards
BING
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 4
Hole 5
48 yards
GRACE
In 1948, Pebble Beach hosted it’s second U.S.Women’s Amateur Championship.
It was won by 21 year old sensation Grace Lenczyk.
Grace followed in the footsteps of another legend, Hall of Famer and Pebble Beach Athletic Director Marion Hollins.
Hollins won The Pebble Beach Championshipfor Women an incredible seven times and finished runner up an additional six times.
In 2023, Pebble Beach will welcome back the world’s best female golfers for it’s first U.S. Women’s Open.
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 5
In 1977 the U.S.A. witnessed the first Major Championship to be settled in a sudden death playoff.
It ended on the third green at Pebble Beach.
Hall of fame Lanny Watkins completed a six stroke final round comeback.
He defeated Gene Littler and claimed the PGA Championship.
Hole 6
77 yards
LANNY
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 6
Hole 7
61 yards
JACK
In 1961, Jack Nicklaus’ love for Pebble Beach was born when he recorded runaway victories in the semifinals and finals to capture his second U.S. Amateur Championship.
When the USGA next returned to Pebble Beach in 1972, the Hall of Fame claimed the first U.S. Open played on a public course.
Nicklaus sealed his victory with an incredible 1 iron on 17 that hit the flagstick, setting up a tap in birdie.
He is the only golfer to win both national championships at the same venue.
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 7
In 1992, Pebble Beach hosted its third U.S. Open.
Hall of Fame Tom Kite held steady in Sunday’s gale force winds to win his first major Championship.
He closed with an impressive even par 72.
Graeme McDowell’s victory in the 2010 U.S. Open resembled Kite’s.
The Northern Irishman overcame a three shot final round deficit in difficult scoring conditions to claim his first Major Championship.
Hole 8
92 yards
KITE
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 8
Hole 9
100 yards
TIGER
In 2000, Pebble Beach hosted the 100th U.S. Open Championship.
Hall of Fame Tiger Woods crushed the field by a record 15 strokes in one of the most dominant performances in golf history.
The win was the first of four straight Majors for Woods.
These wins became known as the “Tiger Slam” and regarded as one of the greatest streaks in golf history.
Completing the circle, Woods partnered with Pebble Beach Company in it’s 100th year to reimagine this property.
We hope you enjoyed playing it as much as we enjoyed creating it with Tiger.
The Hay at Pebble Beach- hole 9
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