Those of you who dream of the challenge of an authentic Scottish links course will love The Links at Spanish Bay. Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson, and Sandy Tatum designed the 6078-yard, par 72 course. This is a demanding course with 20-foot dunes, rugged native vegetation, and sand, sand, sand. On 17, you're tested with a 180-yard drive to an island fairway surrounded by trouble. Make that shot, and you approach the green over hilly dunes and six awaiting bunkers.
Carts are optional.
Be sure to ask about the special twilight rate. The course pro is Rich Cosand, and the Pebble Beach Golf Academy provides individual and group lessons. But let's cover a few basics anyway. But the numbers don't come close to telling it all. Now, for a few other numbers.