This last month my older brother and I qualified to play in the Northern California Four-Ball Championship. Bascially, for those who do not know, this tournament is a team golf tournament and the format is best ball between the two of us. Best score per each hole is recorded. The tournament was played at Spyglass hill Golf Course in Monterey, California. This course is currently ranked #11 for the best public golf course in the nation. For us, this was a pretty special opportunity. Also to note, it's $395 for a round here. So four two people who played three rounds each that would be $2370. Thankfully the tournament was no where near that price. The photos below are some of the highlights from our trip. Wish I had a better camera to capture this golf course/city in all its beauty.
Tournament results: Tied for 22nd. (73-75-70, +2)
Extended results:
https://www.ghintpp.com/ncga/TPPOnlineScoring/ResultsStroke.aspx?id=2219
My brother (just off the green) actually chipped this on in for birdie. If only it was a video. Unreal view of the bay. Course in the background is Cypress Point. One of the most exclusive courses in the world. NO joke.
5th hole. 197 yds. Par 3.
Favorite hole on the course. Wind was ripping in off the ocean. Typically would hit a 9 iron here but instead hit 5 iron!
3rd hole. 165 yds. Par 3.
Got this one in two. Easy two putt birdie ;)
14th hole. 560 yds. Par 5.
Point Lobos State Reserve, Carmel, CA
This state reserve has so many different walking trails. We decided to take the route to the coastal section of the reserve. This paths winds through a forest of beautiful cypress trees. An easy walk with only minimal elevation changes.
Hidden gem of the trip = Gibson Beach. This was the view we were rewarded with at the end of our trail. Absolutely stunning. Crystal blue water and hardly anyone here. If you are ever in the area you really need to check this place out.
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Good post mate looks mint. I was visiting some marine buddies i deployed with recently, up in NH the golf courses there are immaculate. My buddies dad beat me with this crazy slice swing, but it was like slicing to the fairway like clockwork. Ridiculous.
Nice post, great golf course, this one is on my Bucket List, little bit far away from me and if i come over to USA for it, I wanna play more courses in the vicinity, so would need a lot of cash for it.
Nice score in the 4ball over 3 rounds!
The area is incredible. Fun little course called Pacific Grove that you should check out if you are ever there. Same designer as Pebble Beach and its right near the water. Only about $40usd :)
40 USD is great value in that area to play a round of golf.
This is good info, thanks!! 40 bucks, awesome!! If I'm ever in the area, I will let you know!!
Yes please do!!
Gave you a nice upvote!! I'm a golf lover as well!!
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What a view!
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