Cypress Point Club

Cypress Point Club was conceived by Marion Hollins, a former U.S. Women's Amateur champion, and designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie with Robert Hunter. The course opened in 1928 on a spectacular stretch of the Monterey Peninsula weaving through dunes, Monterey cypress groves, and dramatic rocky coastline. Samuel F.B. Morse formed the club and selected MacKenzie based on Hollins' recommendation.

MacKenzie considered Cypress Point his finest work. The routing moves from inland meadows through dark cypress forest to exposed oceanside cliffs. The course hosted the Bing Crosby Clambake rotation from 1947 until 1991, when the club withdrew. The 2025 Walker Cup returned elite competition to the course.

At just 6,524 yards, Cypress Point proves great golf does not require excessive length. MacKenzie's genius lay in creating holes offering multiple strategic options, all framed by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the game.

Cypress Point journeys through three distinct landscapes: rolling dune land on opening holes, dense Monterey cypress forest in the middle, and dramatic rocky coastline on the famous finishing stretch. At 6,524 yards, the course rewards finesse and imagination far more than power.

Ocean winds are constant on coastal holes. The course is walking only with caddies, and the terrain is very manageable. The small membership means you will likely have the course largely to yourself.

Course management is everything at Cypress Point. The inland holes through cypress forest demand accuracy while the coastal stretch demands courage and restraint. On the 16th, assess the wind honestly before attempting the ocean carry. The bail-out fairway left still allows a chance at par.

MacKenzie's greens reward approach shots played to specific quadrants. Favor the wide side of each green, as the coastal greens can be firm and wind-swept.