
Shore Course
Monterey Peninsula Country Club

About this course
Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club unfolds as a captivating counterpoint to its famed neighbor across the street. Carved into the dramatic coastal bluffs of Pebble Beach, its heritage is deeply rooted in the Golden Age of golf course architecture, a style evident in its strategic bunkering and natural integration with the terrain. Designed initially by Robert Baldock, with significant later enhancements by Mike Strantz and more recently by Tom Fazio, Shore presents a distinctly different challenge than its more celebrated sibling. While not as relentlessly demanding in length, Shore favors strategic play and precise iron work. The course meanders through cypress trees and rolling dunes, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from nearly every hole. Locals will tell you the prevailing winds can transform the course dramatically, demanding different game planning from one day to the next. This more playable layout is also known for its exceptionally strong collection of par threes. Monterey Peninsula Country Club has long enjoyed a relaxed, understated membership known for its camaraderie and love of the game. While it hasnβt hosted major professional championships, Shore Course holds a respected position in regional amateur circles. The club has quietly cultivated a loyal following, many of whom appreciate Shore's engaging design and unparalleled views. It also has the more casual vibe for being on the opposite side of the street as the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Quick facts
- Location
- Pebble Beach, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1960
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob E. Baldock
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,873 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/133
- Course Vaults score
- 9.0
Getting there
The journey to Monterey Peninsula Country Club begins at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or the closer Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), the latter placing you just twenty minutes from the club's gates via a coastal descent through the Carmel Valley. For those arriving by private aircraft, Monterey Regional also accommodates business jets, offering a discreet alternative to the commercial terminals. The final approach winds through the legendary Monterey Peninsula itself - past the windswept cypress groves and dramatic cliffsides that define this stretch of the California coast - before arriving at one of golf's most storied addresses, where the Pacific crashes against the fairways and the club's understated elegance speaks to a century of golfing tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Shore at Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Shore at Monterey Peninsula Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 85 logged golfers.
Shore was designed by Bob E. Baldock.
Shore at Monterey Peninsula Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Shore is 72.
Shore plays 6,873 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Shore is 133.







