Half Moon Bay Golf Links - Ocean Course

Arthur Hills's 1997 Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, traditional links-style design with Pacific views on nearly every hole, routed along the coast south of San Francisco. The Old Course (Francis Duane 1973, restored by Arnold Palmer) is the sibling inland layout; the Ocean is the public-facing Pacific round. The signature finishing stretch (16-18) defines the course. The par-4 16th (403 yards) has an elevated tee and what many call one of the finest settings on the West Coast, ocean, coastline, and the Ritz-Carlton clubhouse in the frame. The par-3 17th (184 yards) features the perfect signature view with the green boasting the ocean, coastline, and Ritz in the background. The par-5 18th (533 yards) finishes the round with the ocean-cliff backdrop in the approach. A resort-tier must-play for anyone on a Bay Area golf trip, particularly a weekend blending SF city golf with coastal scenery. Pair the Ocean with the Old Course for 36 at the resort.