The Spanish Bay renovation: what is changing and when it reopens
The Links at Spanish Bay closed after its last round on March 17, 2026 for a full renovation by Hanse Golf Course Design. Pebble Beach Company says the course reopens to the public on April 17, 2027. Here is what is changing, what the Del Monte Forest plan requires, and what it means if you own or are buying near Spanish Bay. Facts checked Nov 9, 2026.
The short version: The Links at Spanish Bay is closed for a 13-month renovation that began March 18, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen April 17, 2027, per Pebble Beach Company. Hanse is making the greens about 40% larger and the fairways about 30% wider, adding a new par 3 in place of the 13th hole, and changing par from 72 to 71. The course will play about 4,705 yards from the forward tees and 7,115 from the championship tees, with 12% less irrigated turf and about three more acres of native habitat. The Inn at Spanish Bay stays open.
Scheduled reopening
Per Pebble Beach Company.
Larger greens
Per the Feb 17, 2026 announcement.
New par
Down from 72, with a new par 3.
Less irrigated turf
Plus about 3 acres more habitat.
Closed in 2026, back in 2027
Last round
March 17, 2026.
Construction
Began March 18, 2026, about 13 months of work, including storm drain realignment and full irrigation replacement.
Reopening
Scheduled for April 17, 2027, with tee times already bookable, per Pebble Beach Company. See Pebble Beach tee times.
U.S. Open
The 127th U.S. Open returns to Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2027. See U.S. Open 2027 at Pebble Beach.
Pebble Beach: renovation announcement The Links at Spanish Bay
The new course, by the numbers
From Pebble Beach Company’s announcement and course page.
Greens and fairways
Greens about 40% larger and fairways about 30% wider.
Yardage
Forward tees about 500 yards shorter at 4,705 yards; championship tees about 375 yards longer at 7,115 yards.
Routing
A new par 3 replaces the 13th hole, the 14th and 18th greens move, and par goes from 72 to 71.
Environment
About 12% less irrigated turf and about three more acres of native habitat. The original course, by Robert Trent Jones Jr., was built on a former sand mine.
What the Del Monte Forest plan says about Spanish Bay
Monterey County’s Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan governs the area.
Public access
Policy 90: The Links at Spanish Bay must be available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis at least 50% of the time.
Dune restoration
Policy 93: future course improvements must include dune and habitat restoration.
Forest around the Inn
Policy 37: development at the Inn at Spanish Bay must maximize retention of pine forest seaward of 17-Mile Drive. See 17-Mile Drive.
What it means near Spanish Bay
The Inn stays open
The Inn at Spanish Bay, its seaside boardwalk, restaurants, Stave Wine Cellar and the members-only Spanish Bay Club remain part of the resort. See Pebble Beach restaurants.
Golf in the meantime
The renovation covers The Links at Spanish Bay only. For the resort’s other courses, see Pebble Beach golf courses.
Homes nearby
For homes near the Del Monte Forest courses, see Country Club West and Pebble Beach golf course homes.
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Before you rely on this
- Renovation details and dates come from Pebble Beach Company’s Feb 17, 2026 announcement and course pages, fetched Nov 9, 2026. Dates can change; confirm with Pebble Beach Resorts at 800-654-9300.
- Plan policies are from the Monterey County Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan. This page is not affiliated with Pebble Beach Company.
Spanish Bay renovation: quick questions
When does Spanish Bay reopen?
Pebble Beach Company says The Links at Spanish Bay reopens to the public on April 17, 2027.
Who is renovating Spanish Bay?
Hanse Golf Course Design. The original course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
What is changing at Spanish Bay?
Greens about 40% larger, fairways about 30% wider, a new par 3 replacing the 13th, relocated 14th and 18th greens, and par going from 72 to 71.
Is the Inn at Spanish Bay closed?
No. The renovation is of the golf course; the Inn at Spanish Bay remains part of the resort.
Will Spanish Bay stay open to the public?
The Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Policy 90, requires the course to be available to the general public first come, first served at least 50% of the time.
Can I book a tee time for after it reopens?
Pebble Beach Company says bookings are available. Call 800-654-9300 or see the resort website.
Updated November 2026 · Facts checked Nov 9, 2026 against Pebble Beach Company and Monterey County
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