California’s Pebble Beach Company unveiled the timeline for its highly anticipated renovation of The Links at Spanish Bay. The golf course will close March 18, 2026, and reopen in spring 2027, a few months before the U.S. Open will be played at Pebble Beach Golf Links for the seventh time.
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During the closure, Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner and Hanse Golf Course Design lead the construction process with the goal to elevate the 40-year-old course to the pedigree of the other championship courses in the Del Monte Forest. Hanse aims to transform Spanish Bay from a 1980s-era, Scottish-inspired links to a modern California coastal masterpiece, while remaining within the existing development footprint. The renovation will also further enhance the golf course’s environmental standing and upgrade its infrastructure for the next generation.
“Working with Pebble Beach Company in a world-class setting like this is a can’t miss opportunity for our team,” said Gil Hanse, president and lead designer, HGCD. “Golf on the Monterey Peninsula is an unrivaled experience, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to put our stamp on one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world.”
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With a portfolio that includes highly-acclaimed courses at Ladera and Lake Merced, as well as Los Angeles CC (North), Ohoopee Match Club, PGA Frisco (East) and many others, HGCD brings a proven record of accomplishment to North America’s No. 1 golf resort.
“The focus of this project is to further enhance the golf experience at Pebble Beach Resorts,” said David Stivers, CEO, Pebble Beach Company. “Partnering with Gil, Jim, and their team gives us the utmost confidence that Spanish Bay will be a ‘must play’ on par with its fellow courses.”
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Also included in the project scope is a reconstruction of the iconic Spanish Bay boardwalk, damaged in recent storms. The boardwalk provides public coastal access and majestic views between the golf course and beach. That project begins this spring.
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