Golfing in Bodega Bay

If you are headed to Sonoma County for  some wine tasting, don’t leave before heading to the coast for a round of golf at the Links at Bodega Harbour.  This top-notch course sits perched above the Pacific among some beautiful vacation rentals with breathtaking views of the ocean.

The Links at Bodega Harbour is one of Northern California’s most impressive and affordable coastal golf courses.  The Links at Bodega Harbour combines breathtaking natural beauty with a recently remodeled Robert Trent Jones II design.  
Located in beautiful Bodega Bay, just an hour’s drive from San Francisco and a two hour drive from Sacramento, The Links at Bodega Harbour makes for an ideal golf getaway.

The Links is internationally recognized as a premier golf course. It’s a proud recipient of the 4 star Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” award.  You will see why it has also been rated one of Northern California’s top ten courses to play. With its rolling fairways on the front nine to the awe-inspiring final three holes near the beach, this course will inspire you to come back for more.

This course is sure to impress, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean including Bodega Head and Seal Rock.  This Scottish-style links course will challenge the Pro and offer new golfers an inspirational experience.  The ocean views with the exhilaration of fresh ocean air is a must for any golfer who is visiting the region to enjoy its wineries and redwoods.

The course can be challenging, especially in the Spring when some heavy ocean breezes will arise. Summer brings quiet morning fog that usually breaks up around Noon when the sun comes out and the sweaters are pulled off. Fall or Indian Summer brings the best weather on the coast with warm sunny days and cool evenings.

After your golf game enjoy a beer and lunch in the clubhouse’s Blue Water Bistro Bar. Dinner is also served Friday through Sunday. The Bluewater Bistro offers up award-winning wine country cuisine serving up only the freshest local ingredients including fresh fish right off the boat. 

Rates are $60-90 for 18 holes before 2 p.m. After twilight begins $45-75.  Rates include golf car rental.  Cobra rental clubs are available $40 per round.  $10 credit with NCGA membership card.  Additional rate breaks given to Juniors, 17 and under, military personnel as well as Sonoma County residents.

Bodega Harbour Golf Links is located at:  the website address is: 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay, CA  94923. Phone number is (707) 875-3538. Email the proshop at:

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http://www.bodegaharbourgolf.com/layout10.asp?id=158&page=2579  Tee times can be booked online.

Consider spending more than a day on the coast. Once you get there you won’t want to leave right away. Experience a couple of nights at the local hotels or the many vacation rentals that surround the golf course.  Sonoma County Wine Country is known as the gateway to the Redwood Empire. You will be happy you decided to take the time to experience what this unique landscape has to offer