The U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in June gave Monterey Pines, and other area courses an opportunity to show visitors from all over the world what a great collection of courses there are on the Monterey Peninsula. Visitors from out of state and out of country found just what our local golfers know - Monterey Pines Golf Club is a favorite for Monterey Peninsula residents. Monterey Pines is a great deal, and not only for our reasonable fee structure. Those who have played are unanimous in their assessment of the course – Challenging for all, well conditioned, great pace of play and friendly staff. The new course offers our servicemen and women an outstanding venue for golf at affordable rates. It’s been one year since the course reopened after an extensive renovation and conditions continue to get better as the course matures. Plans are to continue improving the facility and solidify our recognition as one of the best Navy Golf Courses.
The Monterey Pines Grill & Bar offers a private banquet room for meetings and special events, a dining room with a bar area and multiple televisions in each room. Monterey Pines is a great place for golf, lunch, meetings or to just sit outside with friends and chat. To reserve our meeting room for your next business or civic meeting please contact the Food & Beverage Manager, Tim Fisher, at (831) 656.7799.
Golf Outings at Monterey Pines are a great way to celebrate an important event or get together with a group of friends and enjoy a round of golf. The golf staff provides professional tournament management and invites you to contact them for your next event. No matter the size of your group, we’ll assist you with preparation of scorecards, long drive and closest to hole markers, cart signs, scoring and prizes. Please contact our tournament Director, Sam Jepsen, at (831) 656.7659 for information and scheduling your next event.
The NPS Monday Niners Golf League plays every Monday and begins with a 5pm shotgun start. NPS Students, faculty and DOD Support Staff are eligible to participate and your guests are welcome to join you. The entry fee of $25 includes green fee, cart rental, prize fund. Contact the golf shop at 831.656.2167 for more details and to sign up to play with the Monday Niners.
The Golf Shop stocks the latest in golf apparel and equipment and offers competitive pricing on all merchandise. We invite you to “test drive” our Demo Clubs and one of our PGA Professionals will assist you in selecting the clubs that best fit your swing characteristics.
PGA Members Sam Jepsen and Neil Larkin offer private and group Golf Instruction. Lesson packages can be designed to meet each students needs, whether it’s just one lesson for a “tune-up” or a series that covers putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, the full swing and on course play. If you’re new to the game, a series of five lessons will familiarize you with the fundamentals of the golf swing, golf terminology and give you the knowledge and confidence to go to a golf course and play a round of golf. Please contact Sam or Neil at (831) 656.2167 for lesson information and scheduling.
Pro’s Pointer
Sam Jepsen, PGA
Do you go through a lot of gloves? If your gloves wear out on the heel or fingers very quickly, this may be the sign of some grip problems. You may be holding the club incorrectly and too tightly and not allowing the club to swing freely. Lighten your grip. Another fault that wear indicates is re-gripping. Keep your grip light and constant throughout the entire swing. Grip the club more in the fingers allowing the heel of your left hand to rest atop the shaft. This allows a better wrist cock in the back swing and an easier release through the hitting area. A proper grip also greatly assists with your balance as the club swings more freely and your body reacts to the swinging motion of the club instead of interfering with the swinging motion. Visit with one of our PGA Professionals on your next visit to the golf course and we’ll give you a complimentary five minute grip lesson. Positive results are guaranteed!
Staff
General Manager: Sam Jepsen, PGA
Assistant Manager: Neil Larkin, PGA
Superintendent: Austin Daniells
Assistant Superintendent: Tom Laycock
RV Park Manager: Carlina Inouye