Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course
Logo: A slate-blue dragon coiled around a gold flagstick topped with a red flag, above the year 1925 in red.
Course at a glance
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is an 18-hole golf course in Pebble Beach, California (93953). The course was designed by Seth Raynor & Charles Banks and opened in 1926. From the Gold tees, Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course plays to 7,063 yards at par 72. The course offers 16 sets of tees ranging from 4,852 to 7,063 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 74.6, well above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and among the harder courses for mid-handicap golfers. That ranks it harder than roughly 79% of rated golf courses in California. It is a private club; access is generally limited to members and accompanied guests. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bent grass fairways. Hazards include 31-40 bunkers. Tee times at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course are not open to the public; play is arranged through a member.
About Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Pebble Beach, California (93953). The course was designed by Seth Raynor & Charles Banks and established in 1926. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 7,063 yards with a par of 72. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 74.6.
Walking is permitted.
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 142, putting it in the upper half of courses in California for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,852 to 7,063 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
California offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
7,063
Slope
140
Rating
74.6
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
142
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 648 rated courses in California
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 140 | 74.6 | 405 | 369 | 426 | 233 | 310 | 470 | 188 | 414 | 541 | 3356 | 169 | 380 | 439 | 533 | 166 | 635 | 390 | 460 | 535 | 3707 | 7,063 |
Gold/Black Combo | 136 | 73.4 | 379 | 369 | 395 | 202 | 310 | 445 | 165 | 414 | 541 | 3220 | 169 | 380 | 410 | 533 | 166 | 570 | 351 | 420 | 535 | 3534 | 6,754 |
BlackWomen's | 142 | 78.3 | 379 | 362 | 395 | 202 | 256 | 445 | 165 | 384 | 541 | 3129 | 155 | 369 | 410 | 496 | 140 | 570 | 351 | 420 | 496 | 3407 | 6,536 |
BlackMen's | 135 | 72.3 | 379 | 362 | 395 | 202 | 256 | 445 | 165 | 384 | 541 | 3129 | 155 | 369 | 410 | 496 | 140 | 570 | 351 | 420 | 496 | 3407 | 6,536 |
Black/Blue ComboWomen's | 140 | 77.4 | 372 | 362 | 377 | 202 | 256 | 423 | 165 | 374 | 508 | 3039 | 155 | 369 | 385 | 496 | 140 | 530 | 351 | 388 | 496 | 3310 | 6,349 |
Black/Blue ComboMen's | 132 | 71.4 | 372 | 362 | 377 | 202 | 256 | 423 | 165 | 374 | 508 | 3039 | 155 | 369 | 385 | 496 | 140 | 530 | 351 | 388 | 496 | 3310 | 6,349 |
BlueWomen's | 138 | 76.4 | 372 | 350 | 377 | 189 | 247 | 423 | 146 | 374 | 508 | 2986 | 145 | 340 | 385 | 455 | 140 | 530 | 325 | 388 | 483 | 3191 | 6,177 |
BlueMen's | 130 | 70.8 | 372 | 350 | 377 | 189 | 247 | 423 | 146 | 374 | 508 | 2986 | 145 | 340 | 385 | 455 | 140 | 530 | 325 | 388 | 483 | 3191 | 6,177 |
WhiteWomen's | 133 | 74.3 | 346 | 324 | 344 | 168 | 235 | 406 | 137 | 341 | 489 | 2790 | 145 | 340 | 385 | 427 | 135 | 474 | 315 | 339 | 431 | 2991 | 5,781 |
WhiteMen's | 126 | 68.8 | 346 | 324 | 344 | 168 | 235 | 406 | 137 | 341 | 489 | 2790 | 145 | 340 | 385 | 427 | 135 | 474 | 315 | 339 | 431 | 2991 | 5,781 |
White/Green ComboWomen's | 129 | 72.7 | 346 | 324 | 292 | 168 | 235 | 334 | 137 | 341 | 489 | 2666 | 120 | 299 | 338 | 427 | 135 | 474 | 315 | 339 | 405 | 2852 | 5,518 |
White/Green ComboMen's | 124 | 67.1 | 346 | 324 | 292 | 168 | 235 | 334 | 137 | 341 | 489 | 2666 | 120 | 299 | 338 | 427 | 135 | 474 | 315 | 339 | 405 | 2852 | 5,518 |
GreenWomen's | 127 | 71.3 | 317 | 303 | 292 | 127 | 219 | 334 | 137 | 341 | 450 | 2520 | 120 | 299 | 338 | 427 | 125 | 450 | 276 | 339 | 405 | 2779 | 5,299 |
GreenMen's | 120 | 66.3 | 317 | 303 | 292 | 127 | 219 | 334 | 137 | 341 | 450 | 2520 | 120 | 299 | 338 | 427 | 125 | 450 | 276 | 339 | 405 | 2779 | 5,299 |
SilverWomen's | 122 | 68.7 | 257 | 273 | 292 | 110 | 196 | 303 | 118 | 290 | 405 | 2244 | 106 | 280 | 302 | 403 | 109 | 450 | 255 | 298 | 405 | 2608 | 4,852 |
SilverMen's | 113 | 64.4 | 257 | 273 | 292 | 110 | 196 | 303 | 118 | 290 | 405 | 2244 | 106 | 280 | 302 | 403 | 109 | 450 | 255 | 298 | 405 | 2608 | 4,852 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course offers 16 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 7,063 | 140 | 74.6 | 0-5 |
Gold/Black Combo | 6,754 | 136 | 73.4 | 0-5 |
Black | 6,536 | 142 | 78.3 | 5-15 |
Black | 6,536 | 135 | 72.3 | 5-15 |
Black/Blue Combo | 6,349 | 140 | 77.4 | 5-15 |
Black/Blue Combo | 6,349 | 132 | 71.4 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,177 | 138 | 76.4 | 12-22 |
Blue | 6,177 | 130 | 70.8 | 12-22 |
White | 5,781 | 133 | 74.3 | 12-22 |
White | 5,781 | 126 | 68.8 | 12-22 |
White/Green Combo | 5,518 | 129 | 72.7 | 20-30 |
White/Green Combo | 5,518 | 124 | 67.1 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,299 | 127 | 71.3 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,299 | 120 | 66.3 | 20-30 |
Silver | 4,852 | 122 | 68.7 | 25+ |
Silver | 4,852 | 113 | 64.4 | 25+ |
Amenities at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
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How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, access at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is generally controlled by the club. Contact the facility to confirm its current member and guest policy. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is a private golf course located in Pebble Beach, CA. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course have?expand_more
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1926. The course was designed by Seth Raynor & Charles Banks.
What is the yardage at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
From the White tees, Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course plays to 5,781 yards (par 72). The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,852 to 7,063 yards.
What is the slope rating at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
The Gold tees at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course have a slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 74.6. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.mpccpb.org/ or call 831-372-8141 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course offer?expand_more
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course located?expand_more
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is located at 3000 Club Dr in Pebble Beach, CA 93953. You can reach them at 831-372-8141.
What is the difficulty level at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 142. It plays harder than 79% of golf courses in California. The average slope rating in California is 132. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course offers 16 tee sets. Gold tees (7,063 yards, slope 140) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Silver tees (4,852 yards, slope 113) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
Beginners at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course should play the Silver tees, which play 4,852 yards with a slope of 113. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White tees (slope 133, rating 74.3) at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course would have a course handicap of 20 and an expected score of approximately 92. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course?expand_more
A typical round at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Dunes Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.
