Carmel Valley Ranch
(831) 620-6406 ext. 487
Par: 70
20 Minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Pete Dye's 18-hole championship golf course was ranked by Golf Magazine as one of 'Monterey's must-plays.'  The front nine holes meander along the Carmel River, while the the heavily forested back nine offer stunning panoramas...shared only with the deer, fox and wild turkeys that make the course their home.  Carmel Valley Ranch is on the sunny side of the Peninsula, even the weather smiles on guests who come from around the world to bask in the secluded luxury of this tranquil California countryside.

Bayonet Golf Course
(831) 899-2351
Par: 74
10 Minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Both bayonet and Black Horse offer panoramic views of Monterey Bay.  Host to the PGA Tour's Qualifying Schools and the PGA Champion's Tours - First Tee Open.  Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course off a rewarding experience to players at all skill levels from avid golfers to high handicaps.  Amenities include practice facility, rental clubs, fully socked Pro Shop, grill and bar.

Black Horse Golf Course
(831) 899-2351
Par: 71
10 Minutes

Laguna Seca Golf Club
(831) 373-3701
Par: 71
20 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

A Robert Trent Jones signature course, Laguna Seca Golf Ranch offers 18 holes of championship golf perched on oak-studded hills in the heart of the Monterey Peninsula.  The challanging venue provides outstanding views of the surrounding coastal landscape and features a premier natural grass practice faciilty, resort quality golf shop, golf instruction, equipment rentals, tournament services and scenic dining. 

Links at Spanish Bay
(800) 654-9300
Par: 72
15 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Spanish Bay recalls the original Scottish concept of the game of golf, established over five hundred years ago.  This was the intention of the design team 'Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson, and Sandy Tatum' in their creation of a true links golf course.  Links is an old Scottish word for a sand wasteland, usually near the sea, with bristly grasses and ever prevailing wind.

Monterey Pines Golf Course
(831) 656-2167
Par: 68
5 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

The course was buily in 1972 by Robert Muir Graves.  This 18-hole golf course may be one of the best kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula.  Easily accessible with great greens and narrow fairways create a challenge for all skill levels.  Formerly a U.S. Nay course, it is still operated by the Military, but is open to the public.  A relaxed atmosphere at an affordable price.

Old Del Monte Golf Course
(831) 373-2700
Par: 70
5 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Entertaining golfers since opening in 1897, Del Monte is known as being the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi.  Del Monte is also the home of the Duke's Club.  Duke Club members enjoy member rates at Del Monte and pay discounted rates at Spyglass Hill Golf Course and The Links at Spanish Bay.

Pacific Grove Municipal
(831) 648-5777
Par: 70
15 minutes

The Pacific Grove Golf Links, often referred to as the 'Poor Man's Pebble' is both picturesque and challenging.  Originally designed by Chandler Egan in 1932, the first 9-holes take you through forested areas of Pacific Grove.  The back 9 were designed by Jack Neville, the original designer of Pebble Beach Links.  Golf reservations can be made 7 days in advance.

Pebble Beach
(800) 654-9300
Par: 72
15 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Storied Pebble Beach Golf Links is rated the 1 public golf course in America according to Golf Digest Magazine.  Host of 4 U.S. Open Championships, 4 U.S. Amateur Championships and 1 PGA Championship, Pebble Beach Golf Links is a resort course rich in history and tradition.  Reservations can made 24-hours in advance for non-guests.

Poppy Hills Golf Course
(831) 625-1513
Par: 72
15 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 1986, Poppy Hills is the home course for the Northern California Golf Association.  Poppy Hills is a challenging venue that weaves through the Del Monte Forest and plays host to several renowned tournaments including the AT&T Pebble Beach National ProAm and several California State AmateurChampionships.

Rancho Canada
(831) 624-0111
Par: 71
15 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Rancho Canada Golf CLub offers 36-holes of championship golf on the fabled Monterey Peninsula located at the mouth of the idyllic Carmel Valley.  The East and West courses meander over the Carmel River and provide breathtaking views of the surrounding valley.  The club features a vast natural grass practice facility award winning golf shop, golf instruction, equipment rentals, complete tournament services and banquet and dining facilities.

Spyglass Hill
(800) 654-9300
Par: 73
10 minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1966, Spyglass Hill Golf Course is widely considered to be one of he toughest courses in the world.  The first five holes are played through seaside dunes in true links tradition, while the last 13 play through the majestic Monterey Pine Forest.  Spyglass Hill hosts the AT&T National ProAm each year.