Pin itThe Hay Short Course
Tiger Woods’ par-3 reimagining of the resort’s original short course, with ocean glimpses from every hole.
Sherman Chu · Pebble Beach Company press kit
- Par
- 27
- Yardage
- 678
- Designer
- Tiger Woods (TGR Design)
- Type
- Resort
- Walking
- Permitted
- Know before you go
- Walking only. Open to non-resort guests. Tee times can be booked through Pebble Beach Resorts; rates are notably lower than the main courses. A short footpath connects The Hay to The Lodge at Pebble Beach.
- What stands out
- A genuine Tiger Woods design at family-friendly scale, with the same coastal backdrop as the resort’s flagship courses.
The Hay is the nine-hole, par-3 short course at Pebble Beach Resorts, redesigned by Tiger Woods and TGR Design in 2021 on the footprint of the original Peter Hay course. Holes range from roughly 47 to 106 yards across compact, sloping greens framed by Monterey cypress and views down to Carmel Bay. The course is walkable in well under two hours and welcomes families and beginners alongside resort guests warming up before bigger rounds at Pebble Beach Golf Links or Spyglass Hill.
Where to Stay
Accommodations near The Hay Short Course
Hotel
Carmel Valley Ranch
Monterey Peninsula, California
Five hundred valley acres with a 10,500 sq ft spa, equine program, and enough non-golf activities to fill a week.
From $70/nightOn-site golf
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Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach
Monterey Peninsula, California
Twenty-four rooms, a personal concierge, and the most private address on the Monterey Peninsula.
From $1200/nightPebble Beach Golf Links (adjacent)
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Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel
Monterey Peninsula, California
Family-run Carmel boutique with included breakfast and parking, ten minutes from the first tee.
From $160/nightPacific Grove Golf Links (~5 miles)
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Peninsula, California
The peninsula's practical mid-range base, with Hyatt points, a free airport shuttle, and a starting rate of $170.
From $35/nightOn-site golf
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