“Groups wanting a warm-weather resort roundwill find this course most rewarding.”
Quail Lodge & Golf Club was designed by Robert Muir Graves in 1964 and refined in 2015 by Principal Designer Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design. The course plays through Carmel Valley's warmer inland climate with 10 man-made lakes strategically woven through the layout — accuracy matters more than distance here.
The front nine runs along the Carmel River through open terrain; the back nine transitions into forested corridors. Wildlife is abundant throughout — quail, hawks, deer, turtles, and fox are regular companions on the round. The course is flat enough to walk comfortably, with Poa annua greens that Quail Lodge maintains to the standard that has earned it the 'Best Playing Conditions in Central California' award from GreensKeeper.org every year since 2016.
At par 71 and 6,500 yards (slope 128), it's a resort-style round suited to a wide range of handicaps, with the resort's heated pool, Covey Grill restaurant, and tennis courts rounding out the stay-and-play experience.
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Ten man-made lakes weave through Quail Lodge's layout — water comes into play on 9 of the 18 holes.
The Robert Muir Graves original from 1964, refined by Todd Eckenrode in 2015 — consistently rated best playing conditions in Central California.
Warm Carmel Valley sunshine even when the coast is fogged in — one of the practical reasons to base here.
Wildlife is a constant presence — quail, deer, hawks, and herons are regulars on the fairways.
Quail Lodge & Golf Club — the 10-lake layout from above, showing how water defines every tee shot and approach decision.
Course highlights
- · Groups wanting a warm-weather resort round
- · Players who enjoy water-feature strategic golf
- · Stay-and-play groups based at Quail Lodge
- · You're looking for a links-style or coastal-fog round
- Green fee
- Daily-fee — enquire for rates (verify current rates)
- Address
- 8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
- Phone
- (831) 624-2888
- Website
- quaillodge.com/golf
Nearby courses
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
Closest hotels
Drive times approximate. Verify with Google Maps before booking transport.
Common questions
What's distinctive about Quail Lodge's layout?+−
The course is threaded around 10 man-made lakes, a defining feature that rewards accurate shot-making.
What's the green fee at Quail Lodge?+−
Pricing varies by season and tee time — confirm current rates before booking.
Is Quail Lodge open to non-resort guests?+−
Yes, it operates as a semi-private resort course with availability for outside play alongside resort guests.
Who designed Quail Lodge?+−
Robert Muir Graves designed the course, which plays 6,500 yards at par 71 with a slope of 129.
Is Quail Lodge good for early tee times?+−
Yes — its inland Carmel Valley location tends to clear of fog earlier than coastal peninsula courses, making early rounds more reliable.