The 17th and 18th Holes at Pebble Beach
The Greatest Finishing Stretch in Golf
There may be no more famous closing sequence in the game than the 17th and 18th holes at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Set along the rugged cliffs of the Monterey Peninsula, these two holes have witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in championship golf history.
The par-3 17th plays along the edge of the Pacific Ocean, its iconic hourglass-shaped green perched above the crashing waves. It was here that Jack Nicklaus struck the flagstick with a 1-iron to clinch the 1972 U.S. Open, and where Tom Watson chipped in from deep rough to seize the 1982 title. The par-5 18th sweeps left around Stillwater Cove, with the ocean threatening the entire left side and out of bounds guarding the right. It is widely considered the best finishing hole in golf.
This 48 by 36 inch oil on canvas captures both holes from an elevated vantage point, following the 17th green into the sweeping 18th fairway as it wraps along the coastline. The painting is officially licensed by the Pebble Beach Company.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links opened in 1919, designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant with one clear objective: to place as many holes as possible along the rocky Monterey coastline. The result is a figure-eight layout that has been ranked as the number one public course in America by Golf Digest. It has hosted six U.S. Opens, with more scheduled through 2044.
The course hugs the cliffs of Carmel Bay along the Pacific Ocean, with nine holes directly impacted by the water. The closing stretch from the 17th through the 18th is among the most photographed and celebrated in all of golf. Tiger Woods won the 2000 U.S. Open here by a record 15 strokes, and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am continues to draw the world's best players to this legendary course every year.
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Painting Details
Officially Licensed by Pebble Beach: This painting is produced under license from the Pebble Beach Company. Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Links, and their respective underlying distinctive images are trademarks, service marks, and trade dress of Pebble Beach Company. Used under license.
Bring Pebble Beach Home
The original painting is available for $5,500. Limited edition giclee prints of the 17th and 18th holes at Pebble Beach are also available in multiple sizes. Signed by the artist. Free shipping on US orders.