The Links at Spanish Bay

The Links at Spanish Bay, at Pebble Beach in California, opened in 1987. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum with the traditional Scottish links in mind, and it was built on a former sand mine, covering about 200 acres with almost a mile of Pacific shoreline.

This is the most links-like course at the resort: dunes, low native vegetation and a frequent sea breeze that adds complexity and character to every round. It combines superb ocean views with a flowing, very enjoyable layout that suits golfers of all levels.

In March 2026 the course closed for a complete renovation by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, and it is planned to reopen in April 2027. Most of the routing stays, but the ground between the dunes is being softened, fairways and greens will sit closer to natural grade like a British links, and greens are being widened to encourage running shots. The short par-3 13th will become a new 500-yard par 4, with a new par-3 14th.