Brad Cursio is an outstanding golf instructor who combines deep knowledge, patience, humor, and…read moreenthusiasm to create an enjoyable and effective learning experience. I attended his three-day academy last April, where each day began with about two hours of instruction focused on my goals and key golf fundamentals, followed by nine holes on the course with Brad to put those lessons into practice. Brad is especially skilled at adapting his teaching style when something is not clicking. When I struggled, he moved easily between different explanations, strategies, and learning approaches until the concept made sense. With a few simple, easy-to-execute changes to my setup and grip, he helped me add twenty to thirty yards to all of my longer clubs. My short game improved even more. The wedge strategies he taught helped me get more out of my shots, land closer to the pin, and shorten my path to the hole. The on-course component was one of the most valuable parts of the academy. It exposed me to all aspects of the game and helped me understand how the individual pieces fit together in real playing conditions. I started as a mid-handicapper hoping to stay under 100; now I am working to stay under 90, which is a major improvement and still a work in progress. If you are looking to refine your golf game, improve your fundamentals, and learn in a supportive environment, I highly recommend Brad and his Monterey Bay Golf Academy.

Brad was excellent to work with. Detailed and great demeaner. He is a wonderful teacher and…read morecheerleader. After my over 30 years layoff from golf, Brad has helped me tremendously and provided hope to my senior golf game. I felt very fortunate to find him and would highly recommend Brad!

Probably my favorite public course...can't beat the price if you're an NCGA member for an amazing…read morePebble Beach Golf experience. Although it's on the Del Monte Forest side and no Ocean holes, the course is still beautiful and challenging with a mix of long and shorter holes, with sloping fairways, lots of bunkers, and difficult greens where you need to be strategic on approach shots, so it helps to play here a few times to get used to them. The course was in terrific shape today and pace was very good...finishing in a 4.5 hour round despite our group having lost a few balls along the way in the woods or thick native areas. I will say there were a few changes since I last played and I didn't remember it having so many waste bunkers everywhere the last time I came, which was at least 7 years ago. Although many people walk, I enjoyed having a cart because it's a rolling course and it can be quite a walk on a few holes to the next tee. I do wonder why they still don't have GPS on their carts. I would also suggest that they add some EV car chargers in the parking lot. Many of us drive 2 hours or more to get here so it would be a nice touch to be able to charge up the car a bit during a round, or while having a beverage or two in Porters before hitting the road! It's been too long since I last visited and I won't wait that long again for sure!

What a great course. Probably one of my top 3 favorites of all time. This is actually the first…read moretime I've played here since the renovation to the course 12+ years ago and it's still as great as I remember. The staff across the board here were great and very helpful. Cart girl was out there until 6:30PM as windy and as cold as it was and the longest I've seen stay at any course. Bar / restaurant staff from the starter even getting us out earlier than our tee time. Played here on a Friday at 3PM and was off the course at 7:02 playing as a 2 some. Course was in great shape, green rolling always true and quick. Bunkers are always strategically placed in n the right spots but the sand is pure and fluffy coming out. Definitely coming back again here before the 2026 season ends.

I've been fortunate enough to play many of the great private and public golf courses in California,…read moreand these two--Dunes and Shore--are my favorites of all the courses I've played. (Rustic Canyon is runner up, but it's not that close). They are stunning in every way and then some other ways, too. Wow. Just wow. It's hard to believe there are people who get to play these courses whenever they want to. Again, wow.

Situated along the Monterey Peninsula I completed my work around the famed 17 mile drive with the…read moremost private of courses. How private? 1100 members and you can only play if you are a member (must be invited) or invited as a guest. Now I have played MPCC , Spyglass, Pebble (twice) , Cypress and Poppy. If you are fortunate to play this course, the Dunes is actually the more prestigious over the Ocean/Shore course. Most members walk with a push cart. Although I am used to carrying my own bag, I am glad I used a push cart. Our round started at 11am and ended at almost 3pm on the dot. The course has likely the most undulating greens I have ever played, so bring your short game and be prepared for 3 putts. As a middle handicapper I highly recommend playing the blue tees. The white tees were probably a little too close for me. I played true to my 17 handicap bogeying every hole except the 18 handicap signature 14th hole. The amenities were all there. Tees, ball markers, balls, score cards, water, towels, etc. They even had golf carts available on the 11th hole in case you were running late or got tired and wanted to ride the rest of the way. If you are knit-picking the only bad part is a restaurant that isn't available til the 12th hole or someone driving around with a food cart. Some points of note. There is no signage telling you what hole you are on so it is good to be playing with a member. Covid protocols are in place so it is wise to bring ID and vaccination. No shorts or jeans are allowed. Pants and collared shirts are required and the shirts must be tucked in. Women must also wear gear that goes to the calf. My friend's wife was wearing expensive designer jeans and even she knew to go inside and buy a whole new wardrobe for the day. The course was well manicured and one of the most naturally beautiful courses I have ever played. All the staff were exceptional, friendly, and attentive.

Took some customers here on Business trip. I have to save it was an amazing once in a lifetime…read moreexperience. Flew into Monterey, felt like stepping off a private jet onto the tarmac, this is how the 1% lives. We golfed at Pebble Beach (bucket list) one day and Spyglass the second day (another bucket list item). The golf was picture perfect, the 18th hole on Pebble right along the ocean, drives to remember for a lifetime. Both courses were beautiful and everything was first class all the way. You are assigned a caddy, just like the pros, really fun. I think these guys make more than doctors, big dollars fall into their hands, but they make it enjoyable and fun. This is the kind of trip you dream about and it did not disappoint. The restaurants were 5 stars, ribeyes/steaks and seafood every night, even the breakfast spot we went to in the morning was amazing, cinnamon rolls the size of dinner plates. The Hotel had a gym that was better than many gyms you pay a membership for, new, huge, great equipment, great views. A spa with a steam room, locker room and showers, wood lockers, old money style, Just the way you picture it when living it up. Every dream sports car/luxury car parked in front of the hotel. My four stars is not anything to do with the experience, I would not trade it for the World and am very, very grateful for the opportunity to experience it. The golf, the hotel, the service, the restaurants, etc. first class all the way. Where I struggle a bit is just the excess here and the expense of a trip like this, I would have never spent this kind of money if it was not connected to building a Business relationship. I spent Easily over $30,000 for us all. Amazing, but excessive. Enjoy!

We are on a birthday road trip and managed to get on one afternoon to play Pebble Beach. Complete…read morebucket list for me, my husband has played it one time before. Course was in great shape, loved everything about the experience besides when a bird took off with our peanuts, lol. Highly recommend it, just a wonderful experience!

I wanted to get back into golf so I thought I would try Urban Golf Performance. It works! I can not…read morebe more happy with the results I'm seeing. I'm more flexible because you have a trainer. The golf coach really takes time to work with you so you can achieve your goals. I highly recommend UPG if you want to start or get better at golf!

Place is sweet. 10/10 would recommend to anyone of all skill levels. All the facilities are top of…read morethe line and the staff is awesome.

Spy Glass at Pebble Beach Golf Courses is an absolute masterpiece, blending golfing excellence with…read morebreathtaking natural beauty. It is a well kept and quite challenging course to play. It is located along the coast with amazing cliffs and views. All along the course you will see outers on the coast and families of deer along the course. My wife and I enjoyed the course though I really could not play but only putt , i will be back. This is must do when in Pebble Beach.

Beautiful course!! Played on a Friday as part of NCGA member outing, which is a terrific discounted…read morerate (one of several great reasons to join the NCGA, by the way) but I won't say how much since I want to be able do it again!! My buddy and I did rent a cart, however, which is a bit pricey at $60 per person, but we saw many players walking. We didn't hire a caddy either and luckily our playing partners had played the course before and shared some tips with us. The course was as amazing and challenging as I've heard. With elevation, undulating fairways and tough to read, fast greens! Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all in wonderful condition! The front four or five holes are nothing like the rest of the course. They are more links style with some spectacular views of the ocean, but also lots of sandy waste areas!! I pulled an approach into that heavy, fluffy beach quality sand and it was no fun- almost no chance to get the ball on the green in one shot!! The rest of the holes are more tree lined and narrow with many sloping fairways and elevated greens! I read some other reviews about poor service or rude on course marshall, but we experience any of that. In fact, we were hoping for a marshall because it took us almost 5-1/2 hours to finish our round with groups waiting on every tee ahead of us! Anyway, this review is for the course itself and not service or pace of play. I chalk up the pace of play due to multiple NCGA sponsored events that day and a full course on a tough layout (there was also an NCGA tournament that day that started in the morning before our 2:10 tee time).

Nancy was the sweetest! I lost my phone and helped me look. was found later and contacted me…read morepromptl. beautiful course with nice staff

Love this course, but be warned, the crows are smarr and fearless and will swoop into your cart and…read morecarry off anything that looks like it may have food . That being said, I have been coming here at least once a year for past 7 years and is truly a Golf outing like no other. The front 9 plays more traditional, winding through the neighborhood with some decently challenging holes beacuse of the pin placement, and trees. The back 9 becomes an entirely different course, with holes providing majestic views of the ocean crashing onto rocks, no trees, but wind ,and wild out of bounds areas. One of its nicknames is poor mans Pebble Beach, the cost of a round with cart ona weekday ran me just over a $100, which is worth every penny. Carts are standard types, but have no onboard GPS. People working in the Pro Shop were friendly. Only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars, is the on site restaurant has closed since my last visit, so there was no food, or a beverage cart .

We went to the Beach Club for lunch. Naturally views were epic. The meals uninspired. No one came…read moreaway talking about their lunch. The service was really lacking. Slow to start, then many items ordered were forgotten so half the table waiting for others to be served. When meals finally all served, no soup spoon so the person with the soup had to wait. Soup was cold by the time spoon arrived. The side of bread ordered with soup further left behind and did not arrive with the late spoon. When it did come- cold and no butter. One inattentive problem after another. It wasn't crowded. If I had been the manager, I would have noticed the series of issues and apologized. No one paying attention which is why this fell apart at so many levels. Maybe when you have a nice view- and a world class name-you figure place sells itself; quality and service less important.

We almost missed this gem when we stayed at PB this past Christmas. It was a total treat…read more We ordered the dishes in the pictures. Everything was delicious!! I highly recommend: + Papaya Chicken Salad + Stir Fry + Gin Fizz The others were still delicious but less unique in my opinion. My brother loved his lobster roll.

Quiet but good food, lots of mini games. Friendly staff. Having a lot of fun with friends and good…read morespot for couples to have fun.

Found yourself in Carmel-by-the-Sea and looking for a laid back sports bar with great service, a…read morefun atmosphere, live music, karaoke, and games? Look no further than Links! Links is one of my favorite spots in Carmel, and is one of the places regularly on my list whenever I go back. Carmel-by-the-Sea isn't necessarily known for the bar scene, but Links offers an excellent option for anyone looking to extend their night and keep the fun going! They have a pretty extensive menu of food and drinks. The food is pretty standard bar fare, but with no shortage of options. The drink selection is quite varied as well, with a good selection of beers on tap. Service has always been exemplary when I've been here - the staff is friendly, fun, and have the gift of quickly remembering their return visitors, which really makes Links feel like a welcoming spot. Food and drinks come out quickly, and my beer glass was rarely empty without the staff coming up and offering another round! Links also has several large golf simulator areas, where you and your friends can practice your swing while playing a number of games against a large virtual projector screen. Add on top of all this the regular rotation of live music and karaoke, and you've got an excellent sports bar that should be on anyone's list who's looking for a fun, casual, energetic sports bar in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Thanks for all the fun times, Links!

I was here only for one night. Parking is free! The lobby does not have coffee, only in the early…read moremorning like 5 AM. They have hot water and tea though. The receptionist was nice during check in. They give free s'mores kits. There are campfires around the property. I had a relaxing night! Room: I had a room with two queens. It was very spacious! There was a separate shower and bathtub in the bathroom. There were black out curtains on the windows. I didn't realize there was a window on the ceiling until the sun shown down in the morning. Then I also noticed there were blinds to block out the sun on that too! The bed was so comfy. The blanket was so warm and seemed like down feather. They gave us two complimentary glass bottles of Martinelli's apple cider. Amenities: -Fitness center. I was here at night, so it was very dark. I only saw one small room with cardio equipment. No weights. -Spa. There was no water dispenser and no hair dryer. In the women's locker room, there were lockers, one shower, new bathrobes, one pair of slippers (that we saw), and fresh towels. The steam room was small but could fit at 4-5 people. -Pool. The pool is heated. I wish they had a jacuzzi! -Golf. I think they had a 9-hole course on the property, but I did not partake in this. -Golf shop/Golf club. This is a 10 minute walk from the lodge. You can rent and purchase equipment here. -Tennis/pickleball. Equipment is free to borrow. No shade for the pickleball court. One tennis court is covered in shade by itself. Not sure about lighting. No wind guards. -Restaurants. See website for hours. When I checked out around 11-12PM, the restaurant was closed.

Beautiful place.. not sure if the golf course is exclusive to members only but we inquired about…read morethe driving range and was told it's open to the public. They charge $25 per person, unlimited balls. A little pricey compared to the other driving ranges around but worth the try since we were in the area. There's a limit to how far you can hit your ball (180 yards) because it's not a big enough space and there are houses nearby. The pro shop looked well stocked with golf clothes, footwear, accessories. I'm sure there were golf clubs (I didn't really look, but I'm pretty sure I saw some bags). Lastly, they have strict dress code- both at the course and at the range- no denim, no t-shirt's, no sweats. Didn't know this prior to coming here.