15th Green
View from above and behind the 15th green looking back down the fairway and to the tee box in the distance. A couple years ago the big trees just left of the tee box in play fell down in a storm making the 'shoot' from the tee now a little wider.
8th Green
The famous 8th green at Pebble Beach, one of the most photographed holes in golf. This par 4 requires a precise second shot over the cliff to a small green.
9th Hole - Second Shot
Second shot view on the 9th hole. This challenging par 4 requires a well-placed approach to a green that slopes severely from back to front.
9th Green
The 9th green at Pebble Beach with its spectacular ocean backdrop. This green is one of the most challenging on the course with significant undulations.
10th Hole - Tee Shot
Tee shot view on the 10th hole. This par 4 offers a dramatic tee shot with the Pacific Ocean running all along the right side of the fairway.
10th Hole - Second Shot
Here's the look into the 10th green and you can see how the cliffs and trouble on the right come into play. The approach shot must avoid the hazards while finding the putting surface.
10th Green
The 10th green at Pebble Beach with its spectacular ocean views. This green sits perched near the cliff's edge with the Pacific Ocean as a dramatic backdrop.
11th Hole - Par 4
The par 4 11th hole at Pebble Beach. This inland hole provides a brief respite from the ocean views but remains a challenging test of golf.
12th Green
The 12th green at Pebble Beach. This elevated green is well-protected by bunkers and requires a precise approach shot.
13th Hole - Par 4
The par 4 13th hole at Pebble Beach. This uphill hole plays longer than its yardage and features a challenging green complex.
14th Hole - Second Shot
Second shot view on the 14th hole. This par 5 offers a risk-reward opportunity for longer hitters who might attempt to reach the green in two.
14th Hole - Third Shot
Third shot approach to the 14th green. Players who lay up must navigate a precise wedge shot to this well-protected green.
14th Green
The 14th green at Pebble Beach. This multi-tiered putting surface requires careful placement of approach shots to set up birdie opportunities.
15th Hole - Par 4
The par 4 15th hole at Pebble Beach. This downhill hole offers spectacular views and a challenging tee shot that must avoid bunkers on both sides of the fairway.
16th Hole - Tee Shot
Tee shot view on the iconic par 3 16th hole. This beautiful but treacherous hole requires a precise shot over the Pacific Ocean to find the green.
16th Hole - Recovery Shot
Recovery shot view on the 16th hole. Players who miss the green face a challenging up-and-down with the ocean looming as a constant threat.
16th Green
The 16th green at Pebble Beach. This green sits perched on the edge of the Pacific, creating one of golf's most dramatic settings.
17th Green
The famous 17th green at Pebble Beach. This iconic par 3 features one of the smallest greens in championship golf and has been the site of many historic moments.
18th Hole - Tee Shot
Tee shot view on the legendary 18th hole. This famous finishing par 5 hugs the Pacific Ocean all along the left side, creating one of golf's most dramatic closing holes.
18th Hole - Shortcut Option
The shortcut option on the 18th hole. Aggressive players might attempt to cut the corner of this dogleg, but the shot must carry the rocky coastline of Carmel Bay.
18th Hole - Second Shot
Second shot view on the 18th hole. Players must decide whether to go for the green in two or lay up, with the ocean and a large tree creating formidable obstacles.
18th Hole - Third Shot
Third shot approach to the 18th green. Players who lay up still face a challenging approach to a green protected by bunkers and the Pacific Ocean.
18th Green
The 18th green at Pebble Beach with the iconic lodge in the background. This finishing hole has been the scene of countless dramatic moments in golf history.
About Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of the most famous and beautiful golf courses in the world. Located on the stunning Monterey Peninsula in California, it has hosted multiple U.S. Open Championships and is a regular stop on the PGA Tour.
Course History:
Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant in 1919, the original par 4 18th hole was lengthened to a par five in 1922. Over the years, the course has seen five green redesigns by William Fowler and more recently a remake of the par 3 5th hole by Jack Nicklaus.
Signature Holes:
- 7th Hole: One of the most famous par 3s in golf, playing just over 100 yards to a tiny green perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean.
- 8th Hole: A spectacular par 4 with a second shot over a chasm to a small green.
- 17th Hole: The site of Tom Watson's famous chip-in during the 1982 U.S. Open, this par 3 features one of the smallest greens in championship golf.
- 18th Hole: One of golf's most recognized finishing holes, this par 5 hugs the Pacific Ocean all along the left side.
Tournament History:
Pebble Beach has hosted six U.S. Open Championships (1972, 1982, 1992, 2000, 2010, and 2019) and is scheduled to host again in 2027. It is also the annual host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, formerly known as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am.