What would I shoot at Pebble Beach with a GHIN of 10?

A 10‑handicap golfer is projected to shoot approximately 103 in tournament conditions at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Is Pebble Beach hard for average golfers?

Yes. Pebble Beach’s firm greens, coastal winds, and tight landing zones make it a tough test for mid‑handicaps.

What Would I Shoot At Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach Golf Links hole 8 with cliffside ocean view and bunkers

What Would I Shoot at Pebble Beach Golf Links?

If you’re a 10-handicap golfer, you’d likely shoot around 103 at Pebble Beach in tournament conditions. That includes tough pin placements, small greens, and coastal winds—this course doesn’t forgive sloppy play.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what different handicap players might shoot at Pebble Beach under tournament conditions:

Estimated Tournament Scores at Pebble Beach

GHIN Index	Tournament Score	Comments
0	90	Even scratch golfers struggle if they miss left or short into bunkers.
5	96	You’ll need a sharp short game to escape bogey runs.
10	103	Double bogeys lurk everywhere—especially on the ocean holes.
15	110	Bad tee shots and missed greens can lead to a long day.
20	117	This is not your muni. Expect to grind from tee to green.
25	124	A scorecard full of doubles is common, even if you play decent golf.

World Famous Pebble Beach Golf Links

Nestled along the dramatic coastline, Pebble Beach Golf Links presents the ultimate marriage of land and sea, a true golfer’s paradise. Have you ever pictured yourself navigating the famed seventh hole with the ocean breeze at your back? Our tailored calculator translates your handicap into a potential score, offering a virtual experience of this celebrated seaside challenge.

The Magic Behind the Calculator

Our calculator uses your Handicap Index to determine your Course Handicap, applying the formulas used by the USGA. But what does that all mean?

Handicap Index: This is your golfing fingerprint, an average of your best scores, adjusted for the difficulty of the courses you’ve played.

It’s a number that levels the playing field, allowing golfers of different abilities to compete fairly.

Course Handicap: This number adjusts your Handicap Index for the specific difficulty of a course, allowing you to determine the number of strokes you get on any given course.

For Pebble Beach Golf Links, with its Course Rating of 75.5 (the score a scratch golfer should shoot) and Slope Rating of 145 (how much harder the course is for bogey golfers than for scratch golfers), the Course Handicap gives us an idea of what you’d shoot there.

How It Works

Enter Your Handicap Index: Simply type in your current Handicap Index into our calculator.
The Prediction: Like a crystal ball, our calculator works its magic to reveal your Course Handicap and the score the USGA thinks you would shoot at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
We’re going to show you your score if you shoot your handicap (this only happens 15-20% of the time), your expected high and low scores and then adjust it 3 strokes for tournament play.

The Reality Check

Now, for a bit of fun — we all know that golf is unpredictable.

That’s why our calculator also gives you a “Reality Score.”

This score takes into account the jitters, the wind that just picked up, and, of course, “Cliffside Fairways” that could make or break your round.

It also assumes Major Championship conditions and that you are playing in the Major alongside the pros. So we add 7 strokes for tournament pressure.

We also bump up the course rating by 2 and the slope because the course will be made more difficult when hosting a Major golf tournament.

So go ahead, give our calculator a whirl, and see how you’d fare at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Whether you’re gearing up for your next round, dreaming of playing a course like Pebble Beach Golf Links, or just looking for a bit of fun, our calculator is a great way to engage with the game we all love.