How to Book a Tee Time at Pebble Beach Golf Links: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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Booking a tee time at Pebble Beach Golf Links is not like booking a tee time anywhere else. There's no app. There's no open online booking window. There's a system — and if you don't understand how it works before you start planning, you'll either end up disappointed or pay far more than you need to.

This is the complete, step-by-step guide to getting your name on that tee sheet — covering every route available, the exact phone number to call, the cancellation policy, what it costs, and the one thing to book at the same time as your tee time that most golfers forget until it's too late.

First: Understand How the System Works

<cite index="51-1">All guests of Pebble Beach Resorts can reserve a tee time at Pebble Beach Golf Links up to 18 months in advance, subject to minimum stay requirements. Non-guests can only reserve tee times 24 hours in advance.</cite>

That gap — 18 months versus 24 hours — is the entire booking system in two sentences. Prime weekend mornings in summer are reserved a year or more in advance by resort guests. By the time a non-resort guest can call, those slots are long gone.

Understanding this shapes every decision you make about how to plan your trip.

Method 1: Book a Resort Stay (The Only Guaranteed Route)

This is the path taken by the vast majority of golfers who successfully play Pebble Beach Golf Links. By staying at one of the three official Pebble Beach Resorts properties, you gain advance booking access and a guaranteed tee time.

Step 1: Choose Your Resort Property

Three properties offer advance Pebble Beach Golf Links booking access:

The Lodge at Pebble Beach — The iconic property overlooking the 18th green. Starting at $1,283 per night. <cite index="51-1">Guests of The Lodge at Pebble Beach and The Inn at Spanish Bay may book rooms up to 18 months in advance.</cite>

The Inn at Spanish Bay — Situated along the Pacific coastline. Starting at $1,027 per night — the most affordable resort option. Also bookable up to 18 months in advance.

Casa Palmero — A 24-suite Mediterranean-style estate steps from the Spa at Pebble Beach. Starting at $1,375 per night. <cite index="51-1">Guests of Casa Palmero may book up to 12 months in advance, subject to availability.</cite>

Step 2: Understand the Minimum Stay Requirement

<cite index="51-1">A minimum stay is required to play Pebble Beach Golf Links. Hotel guests are encouraged to request golf tee times at the time of room booking. A minimum stay is required to play Pebble Beach Golf Links. Please inquire about the minimum stay requirements for playing multiple rounds.</cite>

The standard minimum is two nights for weekday play and three nights for Thursday through Sunday during peak season (September through November). Confirm the exact requirement for your travel dates when you call.

Step 3: Call the Reservations Line Directly

<cite index="50-1">Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PST. Weekends & Holidays: 8:00 a.m.</cite>

You cannot book Pebble Beach Golf Links online. You must call. When you call, tell the reservation agent:

  • Your desired travel dates

  • How many golfers in your group

  • That you want to book a tee time at Pebble Beach Golf Links at the time of room booking

<cite index="51-1">Up to 2 players may be booked per room, based on room occupancy.</cite> If you're a group of four, you'll need two rooms.

Step 4: Understand What Your Stay Includes

One round at Pebble Beach Golf Links per stay is the standard allocation. <cite index="51-1">On all other courses, 1 round may be booked per night of stay.</cite> So a two-night stay gets you one guaranteed Pebble Beach round plus options at Spyglass Hill or Spanish Bay on your additional nights.

Step 5: Have Your Credit Card Ready

<cite index="51-1">For hotel reservations, a deposit equal to two nights' stay is required at the time of booking. For golf reservations, a credit card is required to guarantee a tee time.</cite>

Expect to put down a significant deposit at the time of booking. This is non-negotiable.

Method 2: The 24-Hour Non-Resort Window

If staying at the resort isn't in your budget, there's still a path — it just requires flexibility and a little luck.

<cite index="51-1">Non-Resort guests may book The Links at Spanish Bay or Del Monte Golf Course up to 6 months in advance, Spyglass Hill Golf Course up to 3 months in advance, and Pebble Beach Golf Links 1 day in advance.</cite>

How to do it:

  • Call the reservations line at 7:00 a.m. PST sharp on the morning before your desired play date

  • Ask specifically about any open or canceled tee times at Pebble Beach Golf Links

  • Be flexible on time — early morning and prime weekend slots will be gone. Mid-morning and afternoon openings are your best bet

  • As a single, your odds are significantly better than as a group of four

When your odds improve:

  • Off-season months: November through March have lower demand and better availability

  • Holiday weeks: Counterintuitively, <cite index="59-1">the guys in the golf shop say that holidays are usually more open than non-holidays. People tend to do non-golf activities on holidays, which opens up the tee sheet. Plus, it's less likely that Pebble Beach Golf Links would stage tournaments or events on those days.</cite>

  • Weekday mornings: Far less competitive than weekend prime time

Important: Don't build a multi-flight trip around this approach. Use it as an opportunistic add-on if you're already in the area, not as your primary strategy.

Method 3: Stay Inside the Gate Without the Lodge

A lesser-known option: a small number of private properties inside Del Monte Forest — the gated community where Pebble Beach Golf Links is located — are available on Airbnb and VRBO. Some golfers have secured advance tee time access through a Del Monte Forest address at a fraction of the Lodge's nightly rate.

This requires advance research, direct communication with the host about golf access, and flexibility on dates. It's not a guaranteed path — but it's a legitimate one. For a full breakdown of this strategy, read our complete guide: Can You Play Pebble Beach Without Staying at the Resort?

The Cancellation Policy: Know This Before You Book

<cite index="51-1">Golf reservations at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and The Links at Spanish Bay can be cancelled up to 14 days before play without incurring cancellation fees. Golf reservations at Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay can be cancelled up to 3 days before play without incurring cancellation fees. Reservations made at least 72 hours prior to check-in may be cancelled without penalty within 24 hours of the confirmed booking.</cite>

The 14-day cancellation window is important. If your plans change, you need to cancel at least two weeks out to avoid charges. Build that buffer into your trip planning — especially if you're traveling from out of state or internationally.

What You'll Pay: The Complete Cost Breakdown

There are no surprises here — just the honest numbers.

Green fee: $695 per person (current rate through March 31, 2027)

Cart fee: $60 per person for non-resort guests. Resort guests do not pay a separate cart fee — but Pebble Beach strongly recommends walking. <cite index="51-1">Because Pebble Beach Golf Links offers what is regarded as perhaps the greatest walk on Earth, we suggest a caddie.</cite>

Caddie: $155 for a single-bag carrying caddie, $210 for double-bag, or $52.50 per person for a forecaddie (three-player minimum). Tip of $50–$100 is standard and expected.

Resort accommodation: $1,027–$1,375+ per night (two-night minimum)

Minimum all-in cost: Roughly $2,975 for the simplest possible trip (two nights at The Inn at Spanish Bay, one green fee, one caddie with tip) — before travel, food, or merchandise.

For a complete analysis of whether this investment is worth it, read: Is Playing Pebble Beach Golf Links Worth the Money?

Dress Code & On-Course Rules

<cite index="51-1">At all golf facilities except The Hay, guests are asked to wear a golf shirt and equivalent outerwear. Both shorts and pants are welcome, so long as they are not denim, cargo, or sweats. Soft spikes are recommended, but not required.</cite>

Non-playing guests are not permitted to walk the course during play. <cite index="51-1">Non-playing guests must stay on the cart path and are only permitted to walk the golf courses before or after play.</cite>

Shipping Your Clubs

If you're flying in, Pebble Beach Resorts allows you to ship clubs directly to the resort in advance:

  • The Lodge at Pebble Beach: 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

  • The Inn at Spanish Bay: 2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

The One Thing to Book at the Same Time as Your Tee Time

Here's what most golfers don't think about until they're standing on the 18th fairway with the Pacific behind them and nothing but their playing partner's shaky phone photo to show for it.

You have just spent $3,000 or more to play Pebble Beach Golf Links. You have flown across the country. You have dreamed about this round for years. And the moments that matter most — the tee shot on the 7th, the approach on the 8th over the ocean chasm, the walk up 18 with Stillwater Cove behind you — each happen once, fast, and are gone.

A playing partner focused on their own game is not going to capture those moments. A smartphone won't handle the dynamic range of a Pacific coastline at dawn. And posing for photos between shots is not the same as being captured actually playing.

That's what TeeTimePhotos.com does. With 20 years photographing golfers at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and across the Monterey Peninsula, our professional photo caddies know this course completely. We know where to stand on every hole, how to work with the coastal light at every time of day, and how to anticipate the moments worth capturing before they happen.

We also know how to disappear. You won't be posing. You won't be distracted. You'll be playing your round — and we'll be capturing it.

Book your TeeTimePhotos.com photography session at the same time you book your tee time →

Don't wait until you're already at Pebble Beach. The best photo caddies get booked out just like the best tee times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book Pebble Beach Golf Links online? No. Tee times at Pebble Beach Golf Links cannot be booked through a third-party app or online system. You must call the resort's reservations line directly.

How far in advance should I book? As early as possible. Resort guests can book 18 months out — and prime summer weekend tee times fill up fast. Start planning at least 6–12 months before your target date.

Can I play Pebble Beach as a single? Yes, and as a single your chances of getting a non-resort 24-hour tee time are much better than as a group. Singles are easier to fit into existing foursomes.

Is walking allowed? Not only is it allowed — it's strongly recommended. Pebble Beach itself calls it the greatest walk in golf. Hire a caddie and walk every step.

What if I want to play Spyglass Hill or Spanish Bay instead? Non-resort guests can book Spyglass Hill up to 3 months in advance and The Links at Spanish Bay up to 6 months in advance — far more accessible than Pebble Beach. Both are exceptional courses in their own right. For a full Monterey Peninsula course guide, read: Playing Golf in Monterey & Pebble Beach: The Complete Guide

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