Tony Lema 18
Tony Lema Course
18-Hole Championship Golf on the Bay
Course Overview
The Tony Lema Championship Course is a rare bayside golf experience where championship-caliber golf meets one of the most spectacular waterfront settings in America. Originally designed by renowned golf architect William F. Bell and thoughtfully redesigned by acclaimed architect John Harbottle III, this 18-hole, par-71 layout challenges players of every skill level while showcasing breathtaking views found nowhere else in the Bay Area.
A Test for Every Player
With multiple sets of tees ranging from just over 4,100 yards to nearly 6,600 yards and the ability to stretch beyond 7,000 yards for championship competition the course offers an exceptional test for beginners, accomplished amateurs, and tournament professionals alike. Rolling fairways, ever-changing coastal breezes, strategically placed bunkers, and large, undulating greens demand thoughtful shot-making and reward precision.
Tony Lema Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap — Men | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | |||
| Gold | 403 | 385 | 402 | 173 | 507 | 389 | 207 | 354 | 405 | 3225 | 139 | 369 | 546 | 468 | 293 | 388 | 556 | 190 | 393 | 3342 | 6567 |
| White | 369 | 374 | 376 | 160 | 482 | 365 | 180 | 332 | 389 | 3027 | 129 | 342 | 507 | 450 | 278 | 358 | 519 | 178 | 273 | 3034 | 6061 |
| Green | 338 | 363 | 336 | 139 | 458 | 355 | 152 | 308 | 373 | 2822 | 106 | 324 | 386 | 417 | 260 | 326 | 461 | 149 | 251 | 2680 | 5502 |
| Red | 288 | 298 | 330 | 131 | 401 | 337 | 141 | 302 | 349 | 2577 | 100 | 318 | 380 | 389 | 251 | 320 | 455 | 107 | 243 | 2563 | 5140 |
| Handicap — Women | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Swipe the card sideways to see the back nine.
Yardages by tee; ratings shown as course/slope. Men's par is 71 — holes 12 and 13 play par 5/4 from the back tees and 4/5 from the forward tees (total 71 either way). The stroke index differs by gender: the men's handicap applies to the Gold and White tees, the women's to the Green and Red.
A Closing Stretch Among Northern California’s Finest
The course’s unforgettable closing stretch is among Northern California’s finest. As you play the final holes, panoramic vistas unfold across San Francisco Bay, framed by the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the East Bay shoreline, creating a finish that is as visually stunning as it is memorable.
Heritage – named for Tony Lema
Named in honor of Bay Area golf legend and Open Champion Tony Lema, this course offers more than a round of golf—it delivers an experience. Every hole reflects the natural beauty of the shoreline, where championship golf, coastal landscapes, and unforgettable scenery come together to create a destination unlike any other.
There are many great golf courses in America. There is only one Tony Lema at Monarch Bay.