How to Get the Cheapest Pebble Beach Green Fees

The going rate to play Pebble Beach is second only to Shadow Creek in the United States, at $675 per green fee plus a $55 cart fee per person for the non-resort guests starting in April 2024. If you want a caddie, it’ll cost you $155 for a single bag caddie fee or $52.50 per person with a three-player minimum for a forecaddie. Those fees don’t include tip, so keep that in mind before hitting the 19th hole.

For the savvy shoppers out there, here are some strategies for getting the cheapest possible tee time at Pebble Beach.

Golfer's love complaining about punched greens. But what if I told you that Pebble Beach is $100 cheaper the week after aeration? I doubt we'd hear a peep of complaining.

That's right, Pebble Beach aerates the greens each year in mid-August, and discounts green fees by $100 the following week. If you catch the tail end of that week, you'll hardly even notice the greens were just punched. Call ahead to book your discounted rate in advance, and enjoy those savings!

The most affordable time to play Pebble Beach is in the offeseason, before April 1. No, the weather isn’t always great this time of year, with a higher threat of rain and cold weather, but it’ll save a few bucks.

You’ll likely still pay around $625, but it’s $50 cheaper than the busy season. However, the other courses at the resort also feature reduced winter rates, including Spyglass Hill for $465, Spanish Bay for $335 and Del Monte for $125.

While it may sound like the least ideal situation, calling the Pebble Beach Golf Reservations line at (800) 877-0597 just 24 hours in advance to see if there is next-day availability could land you on one of the hottest tee sheets in the nation.

There are also same-day walk-up options, but you’ll need to get there as early as possible to have a shot. When you arrive, the starter will put you on the list. Any availability is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s not impossible, but it is a gamble.

These last minute deals may even get you a discounted rate, but it isn't guaranteed. Either way, the gamble may be worth forking out the cash.

Carrying your own bag and walking the course won’t save that much money, but if you choose to do so, it’ll save you up to $155 on top of the already hefty greens fee. Remember, however, that non-resort guests have a $55 cart fee baked into their rate.

The best bet to get onto Pebble Beach is by playing it solo. It’s not impossible to get a twosome or even a foursome out there, but the fewer the players, the higher the probability they’ll be able to get you on the course.

However, playing with a group can help save money, especially if your group is willing to split the cost to stay at the resort and take advantage of a golf package. The bigger the group, the less you’ll have to pay per person.

The normal route to play Pebble Beach is by going through their website and booking a golf package to stay at the resort and play golf. Golfers can reserve a spot as early as 18 months in advance, but there are minimum stay requirements. If you want to play on a weekend, there’s a two-night minimum stay.

Staying at the resort will cost you though. A one-bedroom Garden View room is the cheapest option at $1,100 a night, and the rates go up to the Fairway One 4-Bedroom Cottage Suite at $9,120 a night.

While a $675 green fee won’t appeal to everyone, the Pebble Beach experience is well worth the money for many avid golfers. If you want to play perhaps the most recognizable public golf course in America, try any of these methods to get your tee time. No matter what it’ll cost a good chunk of change, but you’ll create memories that’ll last a lifetime.