Here's something a lot of golfers don't realize: Pebble Beach Golf Links is a public golf course. You don't need a membership or a cousin who knows a guy. Anyone can play it.
What you need is a plan, because the booking system has rules, and they reward the people who know them. Here's how to reserve a tee time in 2026, what it costs, and what's waiting for you out there.
Why everybody wants this tee time
Pebble Beach sits on the edge of the Monterey Peninsula, and the golf course has hosted more big moments than almost anywhere in the country. It's held six U.S. Opens, including Tiger Woods' record 15-stroke win in 2000, and the seventh is scheduled for 2027. In 2023, it hosted its first U.S. Women's Open. It's also the longtime home of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a PGA Tour stop that's been played there every year since 1947.
Pebble has hosted one PGA Championship, back in 1977. (If you're collecting major venues, the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island has hosted two PGA Championships, and that's a whole other trip.)
The short answer
There are two ways onto the tee sheet.
- Stay at one of the Pebble Beach Resorts. Book at least two nights at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, or Casa Palmero, and you can reserve a tee time along with the room, well in advance.
- Try the 24-hour window. Non-resort guests can book Pebble Beach Golf Links one day ahead, if anything's left.
That's the whole system. The details are where it gets useful.
Path 1: The resort stay
This is how most people play Pebble, and it's the only way to lock in tee times on specific dates. Only resort guests can reserve a Pebble Beach tee time more than 24 hours out.
How far ahead you can book. According to that same guide, guests at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and The Inn at Spanish Bay can book up to 18 months ahead, and Casa Palmero guests up to 12 months, subject to availability.
The minimum stay. The resort's own availability calendar says a minimum two-night stay is required to secure a round at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and some dates carry a three-night minimum. Check that calendar before you lock your flights.
How to book it. Call resort reservations and ask for your tee time when you book the room. The line's open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Ask about cancellation. Before you pay a deposit, ask about the cancellation policy for both the room and the round, and get it in writing. Plans change, and you'll want to know exactly where you stand.
Path 2: The 24-hour window
If you're not staying on property, non-resort guests can book Pebble Beach Golf Links one day in advance. Whatever's open, you can grab. During busy season, that's often nothing, so treat it like a bonus if it works out.
A few ways to improve your odds:
- Go as a single or a twosome. One or two open spots in an existing group are much easier to find than four together.
- Aim for the off-season. Winter and early spring have more open tee times and fewer people chasing them.
- Stay flexible. Build a Monterey Peninsula trip around the courses you can book ahead, and treat Pebble as the day you'll pivot for if a slot opens.
What it costs in 2026
The green fee went to $695 per player on April 1, 2026, with a $60 per-player cart fee on top. If you'd rather walk with a caddie, a single-bag caddie runs about $155 and a double bag about $210, before the tip.
For a resort-guest round, the floor looks roughly like this:
| Item | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Green fee | $695 per player |
| Cart fee | $60 per player |
| Two nights at the cheapest resort room (around $800/night) | $1,600 per room |
| Caddie, optional | $155 + tip |
That's before dinner, drinks, and the logo hat you'll definitely buy in the pro shop. Prices change, so confirm current rates with reservations when you book.
What to expect once you're out there
Take a caddie if you can. A good caddie knows every break on these greens and every gust off the water. They'll also give you the yardage you actually need, which is rarely the number on the sprinkler head once the wind picks up.
The 7th hole is tiny and terrifying. It's a par 3 that plays barely over 100 yards to a green surrounded by bunkers and the Pacific. It's the shortest hole on the course, and it's still claimed plenty of golf balls. Hit your tee shot, then take a picture either way.
Respect the ocean holes. From the 8th through the 10th, the fairway runs along cliffs above the water. Aim a little left and save the hero shot for the story.
Bring extra golf balls. Nobody's judging. Everybody's done it.
Don't sleep on the other courses
Pebble Beach Resorts runs more than one golf course, and the others are easier to book.
Spyglass Hill opens through the sand dunes before turning into the forest, and a lot of locals rate it the toughest test on the peninsula.
The Links at Spanish Bay plays along the dunes at the north end of 17-Mile Drive. Stick around at sunset, when a bagpiper walks the course.
Del Monte, which dates back to 1897, is the most relaxed round of the bunch and the easiest to get on.
The Hay is a short course designed by Tiger Woods, right next to The Lodge at Pebble Beach. It's a perfect evening round with a drink in hand, and it's open to non-resort guests too.
The third path
There's one more way onto the first tee at Pebble, and it skips the booking calendar entirely.
The Monterey Slam puts a group of four on five Monterey Peninsula courses, including Pebble Beach, with seven nights at The Inn at Spanish Bay, a full set of clubs, premium apparel, and $30,000 cash. The resort stay and tee times are handled for you.
Tap In tonight, and keep the reservations number handy anyway. Hedging your bets is a perfectly respectable golf strategy.
No purchase necessary to enter or win. See Official Rules for eligibility and free entry details.
