Pebble Beach Golf Links
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Pebble Beach, California
72
Par
6,828
Yardage
poa
Grass Type
275 yds
Avg Drive
Course Overview
Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of the most beautiful and revered courses in golf, perched along the rugged coastline of the Monterey Peninsula. The course is relatively short by modern PGA Tour standards at just 6,828 yards, but it plays much longer than its yardage suggests due to coastal winds, small greens, and demanding approach shots to targets perched on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach rewards precision over power — the fairways are narrow, the greens are small, and the margin for error is razor-thin. The poa annua putting surfaces are notoriously tricky, with bumpy afternoon conditions that challenge even the best putters. The course is perhaps most famous for its stunning back-nine stretch along the ocean, where holes 8 through 10 offer some of the most spectacular views in all of sports. For DFS, this is a precision course where approach play dominates and driving distance is almost irrelevant.
Course Fit Profile
BirdieVantage's course-fit model assigns weights to each strokes gained category based on historical performance data at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Higher weights indicate categories that matter more for success at this venue.
Key Stats That Matter Here
SG: Approach has the highest weight (0.45) of any course in our model. This is a precision approach-play course above all else.
SG: Off the Tee is virtually irrelevant (0.10 weight) — the course is short and accuracy trumps distance.
Poa annua putting surfaces reward experience. Golfers who play the West Coast swing regularly have an inherent advantage.
Scrambling and around-the-green play (0.20 weight) matters due to the small, exposed greens that are easy to miss.
Key Holes
The shortest hole on the PGA Tour, but one of the most iconic. Perched on a cliff with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, wind makes club selection incredibly difficult on this downhill gem.
One of the most visually stunning holes in golf. The approach shot plays along the cliff edge, with the ocean crashing below. Precision is paramount — there is no room for error.
A long par-5 that doglegs right along the ocean. The risk-reward second shot must navigate the cliff edge, and the green complex demands precise distance control.
The iconic finishing hole that curves along Carmel Bay. The ocean runs the entire left side, and the approach to the green must carry water. A dramatic closer to one of golf's most special venues.
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wyndham Clark | -18 (270) |
| 2023 | Justin Rose | -18 (270) |
| 2022 | Tom Hoge | -19 (269) |
| 2021 | Daniel Berger | -18 (270) |
| 2020 | Nick Taylor | -19 (269) |
DFS Strategy for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Driving distance is virtually irrelevant at Pebble Beach. Focus entirely on approach play, short game, and putting.
Poa annua putting experience is a genuine edge. Target golfers who play well on West Coast courses with poa greens.
The pro-am format means the first three rounds include amateurs, creating slower pace of play that can affect some golfers' routines.
Wind is a constant factor. Look for golfers who have demonstrated ability to control ball flight in exposed, coastal conditions.
Top Golfer Fits for Pebble Beach Golf Links
Golfers whose strokes gained profiles align best with the demands of this course, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
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