Poppy Hills Golf Course

San Francisco, California

Public Course · 18 Holes · Par 71 · 7,002 yds · $100–$200 · 4.3

Located on the Monterey Peninsula alongside Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills is the NCGA's home course and part of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am rotation. The 2014 renovation by Dye Designs dramatically improved playability and aesthetics through the Del Monte Forest.

History & Heritage

Poppy Hills opened in 1986, the first U.S. course owned by an amateur golf association (NCGA). Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. through the Del Monte Forest. Co-hosted the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 1991-2009. Jones Jr. renovated it in 2014.

Signature Holes

Hole 6 Par 4 · 395 yards

A dogleg through Del Monte pines.

Hole 10 Par 4 · 420 yards

Demanding par 4 showcasing the 2014 renovation.

Hole 14 Par 3 · 175 yards

Scenic par 3 in a forest amphitheater.

Hole 18 Par 5 · 540 yards

Reachable par 5 finisher through forest-lined fairway.

What to Expect

Routed through towering Monterey pines with an intimate feel. The 2014 renovation created a more natural experience at 7,002 yards par 71.

More accessible and affordable than Pebble Beach neighbors.

Playing Tips

Keep the ball in fairways. Recovery from pines is difficult. Morning fog is common but clears by mid-morning.

Highlights

✓ AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am venue
✓ NCGA home course on the Monterey Peninsula
✓ Renovated 2014 through Del Monte Forest

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public play?

Yes. $100-$200. NCGA members get preferred rates.

Pro-Am history?

Co-hosted AT&T Pro-Am 1991-2009.

Who owns it?

The NCGA.

Renovation?

Jones Jr. renovated in 2014.

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