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Cypress Point Club is the most exclusive and perhaps the most beautiful golf course in the world. Perched along the rocky coastline of the Monterey Peninsula in Pebble Beach, California, Alister MacKenzie's 1928 masterpiece weaves through cypress groves, sand dunes, and ocean cliffs in a way that no other course has ever matched. Now you can play 10 holes of this legendary course free in your browser, built from real geographic data. No downloads, no sign-ups.
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The Course Itself
Cypress Point Club was designed by Alister MacKenzie, the Scottish-born golf course architect who would go on to design Augusta National with Bobby Jones. The course opened in 1928 on the Monterey Peninsula, occupying one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the world. MacKenzie's routing is a masterclass in variety — the first seven holes move through dense forest, the middle holes emerge into open dunes, and the closing stretch runs along the Pacific Ocean with the most dramatic ocean views in golf.
Cypress Point is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, with a membership rumored to number around 250. The club hosted the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (then the Bing Crosby Clambake) until 1991 and has never hosted a major championship, yet it consistently ranks among the top five golf courses in the world. Its reputation rests entirely on the quality of the design and the astonishing natural setting. The Lone Cypress, a single wind-sculpted Monterey cypress tree standing on a granite outcrop along 17-Mile Drive, has become the symbol of the Monterey Peninsula and stands near the course.
The Scorecard, Measured From Map Data
These are measurements, not quotations. Cypress Point Club here comprises 10 holes at par 39 with 58 bunkers, every figure derived from the course geometry itself.
Direct distance means the straight line from tee marker to pin. On a dogleg that is shorter than the route you would actually walk, so treat it as the carry the hole asks of you, not a card yardage.
A dash means we could not measure that hole reliably — 2 of the 10 fall into that category here.
| Hole | Par | Direct distance | Bunkers | Water | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 0 | 524 yd² |
| 3 | 3 | 153 yd | 4 | 0 | 456 yd² |
| 4 | 4 | 386 yd | 8 | 0 | 596 yd² |
| 6 | 4 | 509 yd | 9 | 0 | 343 yd² |
| 7 | 3 | 169 yd | 4 | 0 | 253 yd² |
| 8 | 4 | 312 yd | 3 | 0 | 427 yd² |
| 9 | 4 | 285 yd | 3 | 0 | 408 yd² |
| 10 | 5 | 471 yd | 13 | 0 | 416 yd² |
| 12 | 4 | 361 yd | 1 | 0 | 502 yd² |
| 13 | 3 | — | 7 | 0 | 436 yd² |
| Total | 39 | 2646 yd | 58 | 0 | — |
The distance total covers only the 8 holes with reliable measurements; the par total covers all 10.
Every Hole, Drawn From Map Data
All 10 holes are plotted below from the same polygons the 3D course is built from. Fairway is green, putting surface pale, bunkers sand, water blue. Each hole is turned so the tee is at the bottom and the pin at the top, which makes the doglegs easy to read against one another.
How We Mapped This Course
This layout is machine-converted from OpenStreetMap rather than traced from photographs. For Cypress Point Club that produced 10 holes with 58 bunkers.
Because the source is surveyed rather than stylised, hazard edges come out irregular. See about the project for the conversion pipeline and its limits.
Course data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
Layout and Measurement Notes
Which hole plays longest?
Hole 6 is the longest at 509 yards tee to pin (par 4), and hole 3 the shortest at 153 yards (par 3). That is a spread of 356 yards across the layout.
Which hole has the most bunkers?
Hole 10, with 13 separate bunkers on it. The layout carries 58 in total across 10 holes, an average of 5.8 per hole, and each is drawn as its own traced outline rather than a generic circle.
What size are the putting surfaces?
The average mapped putting surface measures roughly 436 square yards. The largest belongs to hole 4 at about 596 square yards.
Why 10 holes rather than 18?
Mapping coverage of Cypress Point Club is uneven, so we include holes 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 — those where a green and a tee could be paired reliably. The rest are omitted rather than filled in with invented geometry, so what you play corresponds to real mapped ground.
Do these distances match the published card?
No. They are straight-line tee-to-pin measurements taken from our own geometry — the distance the game asks you to cover. A real card measures along the intended line of play, so published numbers for Cypress Point Club will read longer wherever a hole doglegs.
Notable Holes
The 15th, Par 3. A gorgeous short par 3 along the ocean. The hole plays slightly downhill to a green framed by the Pacific, with ice plant and rocky outcrops surrounding the putting surface. It serves as a warm-up for the drama that follows on 16.
The 16th, Par 3. The most famous and most photographed hole in golf. A 231-yard par 3 requiring a forced carry over the Pacific Ocean to a green perched on a rocky headland. The ocean crashes against the cliffs below, and the wind off the Pacific can make the carry impossible. A bail-out area to the left offers safety for those who cannot reach the green, but going for it is one of golf's ultimate thrills. Bing Crosby made a hole-in-one here.
The 17th, Par 4. A stunning par 4 along the ocean cliffs. The drive is played along the coastline, and the approach must carry over an ocean inlet to reach the green. After the drama of 16, the 17th demands composure and precision.
What Makes It Hard
- Ocean wind. The Monterey Peninsula is swept by Pacific winds that can change direction and intensity without warning. Club selection is a constant challenge.
- Forced ocean carries. The 16th demands a carry over the Pacific, and the 17th requires an approach over an ocean inlet. There is no margin for error on these shots.
- MacKenzie's strategic bunkering. Like Augusta, Cypress Point rewards players who think their way around the course. Bunkers are placed to catch the common miss and reward the brave, well-executed shot.
- Variety of terrain. The course moves through forest, dunes, and ocean cliffs. Each section requires a different style of play and different shot shapes.
- Small, subtle greens. MacKenzie's greens are not as severely contoured as some modern designs, but they are small and demand precision. Missing the green leaves challenging recovery shots into tight collection areas.
Playing the Game
Drag backward from the ball in the direction opposite where you want to send it — like pulling back a slingshot. The farther you drag, the more power you apply. A trajectory arc previews your shot while you aim. Works on desktop (click and drag) and mobile (touch and drag).
Questions and Answers
Can I play Cypress Point online for free?
Yes. This page hosts a free, browser-based version of Cypress Point Club with 10 playable holes. There is no download, no sign-up, and no payment required. Click the Play button at the top of this page to start.
Is this the official Cypress Point Club golf game?
No. Let's Golf Online is an independent fan project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cypress Point Club or any professional golf organization. The real-world course reference is used descriptively to identify the course we have recreated. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
What is the 16th hole at Cypress Point?
The 16th at Cypress Point is a 231-yard par 3 requiring a forced carry over the Pacific Ocean. The green sits on a rocky headland surrounded by crashing waves. It is widely considered the most dramatic and beautiful hole in golf. A safe bail-out area exists to the left for players who cannot carry the ocean, but going for the green is one of golf's ultimate experiences.
Who designed Cypress Point?
Cypress Point Club was designed by Alister MacKenzie, the Scottish-born architect who also created Augusta National and Royal Melbourne. MacKenzie considered Cypress Point one of his finest works. The course opened in 1928 and takes advantage of the Monterey Peninsula's diverse terrain — forest, sand dunes, and Pacific Ocean coastline — in a way no other course has matched.
Why is Cypress Point so exclusive?
Cypress Point Club is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world, with a membership rumored at around 250. The club does not seek publicity, does not host major championships, and rarely allows outside play. It withdrew from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am rotation in 1991. The exclusivity has only enhanced the course's mystique — most golfers will never set foot on the property, which makes this free online version one of the few ways to experience MacKenzie's routing.