This golfing adventure takes you to two of the Best Golf Resorts in North America.
1. The Pebble Beach Resort is situated on California's stunning Monterey Peninsula and is renowned the world over as a legendery place to stay. It has five courses including the fabled Pebble Beach and the links style Spanish Bay, three world class accommodation options, highly acclaimed restaurants and resort facilties and service second to none. The Monterey Peninsula where Pebble Beach is situated is a fascinating place with an abundance of quality golf, stunning coastline and the nearby Monterey Aquarium and beautiful beachside town of Carmel to explore.... there is so much to do and explore in this one spectacular corner of the world.
2. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon has been voted "The Best Golf Resort in North America*", and it is easy to see why: it has four courses rated in the Top 100 in the world, a wonderful 13-hole Par 3 designed by Coore/Crenshaw, a 60-acre practice facitilities second to none, a massive putting course designed by Tom Doak, quality accommodation from single rooms to 4 bedroom cottages and 6 different dining experiences. Everything at Bandon Dunes has been created with the golfer in mind. This is a golfer's heaven.
*Golf Digest Rankings
The Travelling Golfer can organise every part of your Pebble Beach/Bandon Dunes experience including: flights (international and domestic both within AUS and the USA) transfers, accommodation, golf , caddies, dining and much more. Let our expertise be your guarantee to a perfect golfing adventure. See below for information on all the golf courses and resorts.
|  Pebble Beach Golf Links® Hole 7. photo by Joann Dost. Reproduced by permission of Pebble Beach Company |
The Golf Courses at Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes
Pebble Beach Resort
The Links at Spanish Bay®
The Links at Spanish Bay Hole 6 Photo Courtesy of Pebble Beach Company
The Links at Spanish Bay® recalls the original Scottish concept for the game of golf, established over five hundred years ago. This was the intention of the design team, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum, in their creation of a true links golf course. Links is an old Scottish word for sandy wasteland, usually near the sea, with bristly grasses and ever prevailing wind .The Links at Spanish Bay are so authentic that even the Monterey coastline mirrors the rugged, natural beauty of Scotland.
For a full course report visit The Links at Spanish Bay.
Pebble Beach Golf Links®
Photo courtesy of Pebble Beach Golf Links®
There are few golf thrills like teeing-up for the first time on Pebble Beach Golf Links®. You sense the presence of golf's biggest legends. You anticipate each and every storied hole while recounting some of the greatest moments in golf history.
Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and unique challenge of Pebble Beach Golf Links® have thrilled golfers and spectators alike. Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, the course hugs the rugged coastline, providing wide-open vistas, cliff-side fairways and sloping greens.
For a full course review visit Pebble Golf Links.
Spyglass Hill® Golf Course
Spyglass Hill GC- hole 4 Photo by Joann Dost. Reproduced courtesy of Pebble Beach Company
Spyglass Hill® Golf Course takes its name from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, Treasure Island, published in 1883. Local legend maintains that Stevenson once wandered the Spyglass area gathering ideas for his novels. With this in mind, Robert Trent Jones Sr. set about creating a treasure of his own.
Spyglass Hill® Golf Course is rated one of the toughest courses in the world from the Championship tees, boasting a course rating of 75.5 and a slope rating of 147. The PGA TOUR consistently lists Spyglass Hill's holes 6, 8 and 16 among the toughest on the Tour. For a full course report visit Spyglass Hill Golf Course.
For course reports on other golf courses in the area visit Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Cypress Point Club and Half Moon Bay.
Bandon Dunes Resort
Pacific Dunes Golf Course
Designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2001, this natural links course is situated in massive dunes and hearty shore pines. It has consistently been rated in the Top 20 courses in the world. When you come to Bandon Dunes, this is the course you MUST play. For a full report visit Pacific Dunes.
Bandon Dunes Golf Course
Designed by David McLay Kidd and opened in 1999, this was the first course to be built at the Bandon Dunes Resort. With its position high on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, it has a true scottish links feel with its deeply riveted bunkers and exposed windswept location. For a full course report visit Bandon Dunes.
Bandon Trails
Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, this course opened in 2005. This course is located on inland rolling dunes with dramatic ocean vistas. The routing takes you from massive sand dunes, to coastal forests and into open sprawling meadows. Consistently ranked in the world. For a full course report visit Bandon Trails.
Old MacDonald
For a full course report visit Old MacDonald.
The Resorts at Pebble and Bandon Dunes
Pebble Beach Resort
There are 3 accommodation choices at Pebble Beach Resort:
The Lodge at Pebble Beach: Since 1919, The Lodge has been welcoming guests to this charming haven located in a glorious setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Spacious guest rooms feature wood-burning fireplaces, stunning views of gardens, fairways or Stillwater Cove. Resort facilites include award-winning spas, Beach and Tennis Clubs and fabulous restaurants. The Lodge envelopes the 18th green of Pebble beach Golf Links, one of the most exciting closing holes in golf.
Casa Palmero: This elegant and intimate Mediterranean style estate features 24 private rooms, each offering wood-burning fireplaces, oversized tubs and sumptuous beds. enjoy the luxurious living room, billiard room, heated outdoor pool and lounge in the main house. This is a perfect getaway for a group of special friends.
The Inn at Spanish Bay: This idyllic ocean-side retreat is nestled amongst Monterey Pines and fronted by a scottish-style links golf course that touches some of the most breathtaking coastline in the world. All rooms feature stylish and comfortable furnishings and a warm cosy fireplace. Most rooms include a private balcony or patio, with views of landscaped grounds, forests, fairways or the Pacific Ocean.
We can advise which accommodation option is best for you.
Bandon Dunes Resort
There are 5 accommodation options at Bandon Dunes:
1. Lily Pond
Lily Pond rooms offer the best value for overnight lodging at Bandon Dunes. A paved walking trail connects Lily Pond Rooms to the Lodge and first tee at Bandon Dunes, though a free shuttle service is available to take you to or from anywhere on property. Lily Pond’s spacious rooms include two queen beds, a sitting area, fireplace, bathroom and private deck overlooking Lily Pond and the surrounding forest.
2. The Inn
The Inn coastal lodge features a mix of 21 single and 18 double-occupancy rooms with golf course or coastal forest views. The Inn is an equidistant chip shot away from the Lodge and Bandon Trails / Bandon Preserve. The Inn features a reading room and bar area with a view of the 18th green at Bandon Dunes. Rooms at The Inn are available with single king or double queen beds.
3. The Lodge
The Lodge at Bandon Dunes is the epicenter of activity at the resort and includes 17 single rooms, each with one queen bed. It is also home to three 4-bedroom suites. Some rooms have golf course and ocean views, while others have views of the dunes and surrounding woods.
4. Grove Cottages
In the spirit of “Golf As It Was Meant To Be” these four-bedroom cottages are designed specifically to house a foursome or eightsome. Grove Cottages include four bedrooms, each with a king bed, private bath and a parlor. Grove Cottages are the largest lodging option at Bandon Dunes.
5. Chrome Lake
On the banks of Chrome Lake just a few hundred yards northeast of The Lodge, 21 secluded buildings welcome guests with two units downstairs and a two-bedroom loft upstairs. Upstairs, a Chrome Loft offers a spacious sitting area and two bedrooms, each with one king bed. In the sitting area, a vaulted ceiling opens the room to two adjacent alcoves, one with a fireplace and the other that serves as a card room. Each loft overlooks the lake or surrounding forest. Downstairs, each Chrome Double includes two king beds, bathroom, fireplace, and a view of the lake or surrounding forest.
We can advise which accommodation option is best for you.
Who Is The Travelling Golfer?
Directors Heather & Peter Wood having lunch overlooking the 7th green at Pebble Beach. Photo by Heather Wood
Golf Tours
The Travelling Golfer can tailor a golf trip to Pebble Beach to suit your group. See Great Golf Destinations for other suggested golfing tours
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Photos courtesy of Pebble Beach Company