5 Amazing Facts About Pebble Beach
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Pebble Beach is by far the most scenic golf course in the world. This course is currently making headlines as the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is underway at Pebble Beach. It is fair to say, every golf fan has a dream of playing on this course at least once in his lifetime.
Pebble is one of the best and most iconic courses for pros as well. After Augusta National, this would probably be on the top in every golfer’s list. But there are a few things about this picturesque golf course that not many people know. Let’s have a look at the five things you never knew about Pebble Beach.
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Five things you did not know about the Pebble Beach
1. Almost became a housing development
The land of the golf course had almost become a housing development, as it was carved up into dozens of small residential lots. However, Samuel Finley Brown Morse bought back the land and built this incredible golf course.
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2. First Championship golf course with underground irrigation
Irrigation is one of the most crucial aspects of a golf course. However, it was difficult initially to water the entire course. But this was the first championship golf course in the United States with the tee-to-green underground irrigation system.
3. Part of a few Hollywood classics
Pebble Beach is one of the most picturesque golf courses in the United States or even in the world. Hence, it has been part of a few Hollywood movies like National Velvet as the coast of England in 1945, Follow the Sun as itself in 1951.
4. The approach on the 8th hole is probably the best around the world
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The approach shot on the 8th hole is iconic. The line off the tee initially has to be great to ensure a better approach shot. The green is tiny, surrounded by ocean and bunkers, and hence, even a slight mistake can cause trouble for players. So landing the ball on the green is a huge achievement on this hole.
5. Best hotel room view in the USA
Pebble Beach resorts have arguably the best of hotel room views, especially if you are a golf fan. The ocean-view room, along with the golf course, is mesmerizing.
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There were a few unknown facts about the Pebble Beach golf course. Which one do you think is the best or most surprising one? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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