“Groups watching their overall trip budgetwill find this course most rewarding.”
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr. father-son duo in 1970 — remarkable design pedigree at a daily-fee price point. The course is carved through oak-studded coastal hills between Monterey and Salinas, with narrow uneven fairways, elevated tees, and strategically placed bunkers guarding every green.
SeeMontereY describes it as the 'best golf value on the Monterey Peninsula.' The signature hole is the par-5 15th — 548 yards, shaped like a snake, requiring carries over water on both the tee shot and approach. Hilly terrain makes a cart recommended, though the course is technically walkable. Managed by CourseCo, Inc., with Matt Pennington as General Manager.
Laguna Seca is one of the best-value rounds on any Monterey golf trip — a full championship layout at municipal pricing, less than 10 minutes from downtown Monterey. Monterey Golf Tours includes it in budget-conscious packages and in itineraries where groups want five or six rounds across a week without the full Pebble Beach rate on every day.
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Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. — the only father-son collaboration in Monterey Peninsula golf.
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch — oak-studded coastal hills between Monterey and Salinas, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. in 1970.
Course highlights
Worth knowing
The par-5 15th is nicknamed the 'snake hole' — it's shaped like a serpent and requires carries over water twice.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. in 1970 — notable design pedigree at a daily-fee price point.
The best-value full-length course on the peninsula, ideal as an accessible opening or closing round.
- · Groups watching their overall trip budget
- · A relaxed-pace round to open or close a multi-day trip
- · Beginners and mixed-skill groups
- · You want a marquee, bucket-list championship test
- Green fee
- Municipal rates — enquire (verify current rates)
- Address
- 10520 York Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
- Phone
- (831) 373-3701
- Website
- lagunasecagolf.com
Nearby courses
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
Closest hotels
Drive times approximate. Verify with Google Maps before booking transport.
Common questions
What's the green fee at Laguna Seca?+−
Rates vary — contact us or the club directly for current green fees.
How far is Laguna Seca from downtown Monterey?+−
It's close to downtown Monterey, making it convenient for groups based in the city.
How long is the course at Laguna Seca?+−
6,226 yards at par 71 — a straightforward, accessible 18-hole layout.
Is Laguna Seca good for a mixed-skill group?+−
Yes — it's positioned as a relaxed-pace round suited to beginners and mixed-handicap groups, and a natural choice to open or close a multi-day trip.
Is Laguna Seca associated with the nearby raceway of the same name?+−
The golf course and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca share the same regional name but are separate facilities.
How does Laguna Seca fit into a Monterey Peninsula golf trip?+−
Laguna Seca is most useful as a value round in a multi-day Monterey golf itinerary — a full championship layout at a fraction of the Pebble Beach green fee. Monterey Golf Tours uses it to balance itineraries where groups want 5 or 6 rounds across a week without spending Pebble Beach rates every day.