Gearhart Golf Links

Played here for the first time today and left with mixed feelings
To start, the green fees are rediculous. $ 75 to play 18 with cart is absolutely too much in my opinion. The course itself is decent but the conditions, layout, character and overall experience do not match the price of admission. It should be in the $ 40 range to play and feel like you’re not getting ripped off.
The employee working in the pro shop left much to be desired in terms of service and friendliness. He is the short guy and a little strange attitude to say the least. He was also smoking outside the pro shop and very unprofessional.
I was not impressed today and will not play here again. I suggest Highlands course which is 5 minutes away, $ 17 to play unlimited twilight and significantly better holes.

Oh Gearhart Where to start? Perhaps it’s the friendly staff that walks you to the first tee giving advice and encouragement. Or rather it’s the sight lines, green fairways, purple/​yellow fanned fescue, and true greens. Maybe it’s the mist, breeze/​gale, and sunshine you can likely encounter in one walk around the course. The birdies can pile up on the front, but you must hold on tight on the back to get that decent score. Even the pot bunker bar is cozy and full of characters with bawdy tales of exploits outside the world of golf. It is purported to be the oldest course in the west and for the only 18 hole public experience like it on the north coast, it is well worth every penny.

A lot of trees have been removed, but the trees never were a factor. When we played last week there was no wind. With wind it could be a links course. There are some challenging holes, especially on the back nine, especially the #18 green approach shot. Mark Twain would find this course a nice walk. The staff was friendly, but I agree with the other reviews $ 65 is too high when you are walking. So the solution for me is to play in the off season.

This course is not a Links course. Let me repeat myself. Not a links course. It has trees all over the course. Links courses do not. Has anyone ever seen a golfer stymied behind a tree at St Andrews. Also it is not along the ocean or bay. There are no wild and natural grasses. This is a parkland course close to the ocean. Very old school with small tough greens. Very difficult chipping. Lots of mounds and swales. Short in length but difficult. Good shape and great greens. Quirky. A bit pricey at $ 67.

This is a fun course, different layout than most. The greens are very good condition and very consistent. Though they are SMALL. The back 9 has very few flat landing areas so pick your spots well or just get used to uneven lies. It’s forgiven off almost every tee, but that does not make it easy.
I do question though a rate of $ 65, as an early bird weekday round. And that is to WALK it. It’s a good course and good condition, but I think they are taking advantage of the vacationers amd being the only legitimate course in the immediate area. But oh well, I’ve played it on two vacations now and will play it again.