The Links at Spanish Bay
When you’re already considered one of the best golf resorts in the world on pretty much everybody’s list, it would be easy to just rest on your laurels and enjoy the accolades.
That’s not how things work at the Pebble Beach Company, and their team continues to invest in creating one of the best places to take a golf vacation in the world.
An important announcement
The official announcement went out on January 13, 2025 when Pebble beach disclosed the timeline for the highly-anticipated renovation of The Links at Spanish Bay. The course is scheduled to close on March 18, 2026 and will reopen in the Spring of 2027. This will all take place just a few months before the U.S. Open returns to Pebble Beach Golf Links for the seventh time.
During the closure, Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner, and the team at Hanse Golf Course Design will lead the construction process with the goal of elevating the 40-year-old course to the pedigree of the other championship courses in the Del Monte Forest. Hanse’s guiding tenets will be to transform Spanish Bay from an 1980s-era Scottish-inspired links to a modern California Coastal masterpiece while remaining within the existing development footprint. The renovation will also further enhance the golf course’s environmental standing and upgrade its infrastructure for the next generation.
The Links at Spanish Bay
‘Can’t-miss opportunity’
“Working with Pebble Beach Company in a world-class setting like this is a can’t-miss opportunity for our team,” said Hanse. “Golf on the Monterey Peninsula is an unrivaled experience, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to put our stamp on one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world.”
Gil Hanse’s design pedigree is well established in the golf landscape as he has designed and restored world-renowned courses such as Streamsong Black, Ohoopee Match Club, Pinehurst No. 4, PGA Frisco East Course, and Castle Stuart Golf Links.
“The focus of this project is to further enhance the golf experience at Pebble Beach Resorts,” added David Stivers, CEO of Pebble Beach Company. “Partnering with Gil, Jim, and their team gives us the utmost confidence that Spanish Bay will be a ‘must play’ on par with its fellow courses.”
Also included in the project scope is a reconstruction of the iconic Spanish Bay boardwalk, which had been damaged in recent storms. The boardwalk provides public coastal access and majestic views between the golf course and beach. That project will begin in the Spring of 2025.
We’re excited to see what the genius of Hanse and his team will bring to this iconic resort, and we will keep you up to date on the progress of this project as more details emerge.
The Links at Spanish Bay