Pebble Beach Golf Links is open to the public. In fact, it's been unanimously rated the No. 1 Public Course in the Country. All guests of Pebble Beach Resorts can reserve a tee time at Pebble Beach Golf Links up to 18 months in advance, subject to minimum stay requirements.
The action unfolds on three of the Monterey Peninsula's premier golf courses — Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and the Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club — with all tournament proceeds benefiting local nonprofits in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.
$25,000You're going to plunk down a pretty penny to compete alongside the PGA Tour's best at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill and Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Back in 2011, Forbes reported it costs $25,000 to play in the pro-am. In the years since, that price has increased, closer to $40,000.
The 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am pro-am format consists of two golf tournaments going on at the same time for the 156 professionals in the field. This year, the 156 pros are once again each paired with an amateur player, forming 156 two-player pairings.
With three Top 50 public courses canvasing the spectacular coastline that wraps around California's Monterey Peninsula, golf at Pebble Beach Resorts is a truly unforgettable experience.
MontereyAs the easiest of the three courses for the pros, Monterey is often the make or break round of the four. Fail to shoot in the 60's here and you're unlikely to be at the business end of the leaderboard come Sunday afternoon.
$60-$120A respectable tip for a single caddie is $60-$120 and $100-$140 for a double bag. The caddies at Pebble are what make the round(s) so memorable and they know the greens like no other and provide knowledge about not only the course, but the entire Monterey Peninsula.
A memorable way to explore Pebble Beach is with a guided trail ride from the Equestrian Center. Be sure to wear jeans and tennis shoes — otherwise dress comfortably. Jeans will also help protect you from anything you might brush up against during your ride or hike.
According to Golf Week, there are a few ways to play at the course. And getting invited by a member is one of them. However, despite being a 5-time champion at the Masters, Tiger Woods doesn't have a membership at the Augusta.
The professional field consists of 156 players selected using the standard eligibility rankings except that the following shall first be eligible:AT&T Pebble Beach winners prior to 2000 and in the last five seasons.The Players Championship and major championship winners prior to 2000 and in the last five years.
$575Pebble Beach green fees for a standard round are a whopping $550 per person and will increase to $575 on April 1, 2020. In addition to that initial price, it costs $45 per person to use a cart. If you choose to go the caddie route and walk, which is recommended, the caddie fee will run you another $95 per bag.
The top 25 teams of pros and amateurs will qualify for Sunday as well, with their scores calculated via best ball on each hole per team, but that score will include the handicap of the amateur. So it's possible a Tour pro could miss the regular cut, but still play on Sunday as part of his amateur team.
The cost can vary wildly, but playing as a solo player in a pro-am can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000, save for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which is done by invitation and costs in upwards of $25,000 for a three-day (maybe four-day) event. Often times, groups can buy whole foursomes for a slight discount.
There are roughly 300 members of Augusta National, and being invited by one of them is the quickest way to get a round in at the famous course. Members are allowed to bring a guest on the course for a relatively small fee of $40.
$575Pebble Beach green fees for a standard round are a whopping $550 per person and will increase to $575 on April 1, 2020. In addition to that initial price, it costs $45 per person to use a cart. If you choose to go the caddie route and walk, which is recommended, the caddie fee will run you another $95 per bag.
Except at the highest levels, professional golfers must pay entry fees to play in tournaments. It may seem counterintuitive, but a player at the top of golf's food chain often doesn't have to pay an entry fee, because expenses for high-profile tournaments are covered by sponsors and TV networks.