(PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF.) – Pebble Beach Company and Hanse Golf Course Design (“HGCD”) today announced their plans to transform The Links at Spanish Bay, one of four championship courses at Pebble Beach Resorts. After the final round is played on March 17, 2026, the comprehensive redesign will elevate the course’s experience quality and compete with its illustrious neighbors along Pebble Beach’s famed 17-Mile Drive.Led by Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner and the HGCD team, who draw inspiration from the Monterey Peninsula’s other iconic courses, the 38-year-old Spanish Bay will be completely reworked to take full advantage of its beautiful coastal environment. The end product will be more fun, playable and strategic for all golfers, while also better suited to challenge today’s top players. Some of the key changes will include:
Relocating several green sites, including the current 14th and 18th holes, creating space for an entirely new par-three that will replace the current 13th hole
Expanding the putting greens by ~40% and completely resurfacing them to provide smoother, more receptive targets and hole location variety
Replacing the rough green environment with low-cut grass to provide more recovery options
Widening fairways by ~30%, repositioning fairway bunkers and adjusting contours to make playing courses more forgiving and strategic
Repositioning and redesigning tee complexes to open sight lines and options, reduce forced carries and generate excitement at every hole. In total, the front tees will be ~500 yards shorter (4,705 total) and the championship tees ~375 yards longer (7,115 total) with par changing from 72 to 71
Redesign of the cart path system to better blend into the landscape
The course’s conditioning and durability will be improved year-round with new drainage and irrigation systems, 12% fewer irrigated turf areas and three hectares of additional habitat.
“Working on a project like this is a golf course architect’s dream,” said Hanse, president and principal designer of HGCD. “The Spanish Bay location is one of the best we’ve ever seen in golf, a place where all your senses are stimulated by the crashing surf in the Pacific Ocean, and we’re excited about Pebble Beach Company’s commitment to once again creating an extraordinary golf experience on the Monterey Peninsula. This opportunity really brings out both the golf fan in me and the designer.”
David Stivers, CEO of the Pebble Beach Company, added: “We have great confidence in the HGCD team and their ability to transform Spanish Bay into a ‘must play’ course for every golfer who visits Pebble Beach. We have seen a brilliant vision emerge from the planning phase and look forward to seeing it take shape over the coming year.”
The new Spanish Bay will be a crown jewel in Pebble Beach Resorts’ portfolio of world-renowned public golf courses, joining Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, the Tiger Woods-designed 9-hole short course, The Hay, and the historic Del Monte Golf Course. The new course will open to the public on April 17, 2027, just before the 127th US Open is played for the seventh time at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Bookings for the new course are currently available through Pebble Beach Resort Reservations.
Construction updates and documentary content will be shared on Pebble Beach’s website and social channels throughout the process. For general information about Pebble Beach Resorts, please visit www.pebblebeach.com or follow Pebble Beach on Facebook and Instagram.
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