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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
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Tournament information
Location Pebble Beach, California
Established 1937
Course(s) Pebble Beach Golf Links
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Par 72 (PB)
72 (SH)
71 (MP)
Length 6,816 yards (6,233 m) (PB)
7,035 yards (6,433 m) (SH)
6,958 yards (6,362 m) (MP)
Organized by Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Tour(s) PGA Tour
Format Stroke play
Prize fund US$20,000,000
Month played February
Tournament record score
Aggregate 265 Brandt Snedeker (2015)
To par −22 as above
Current champion
United States Wyndham Clark

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a big professional golf tournament. It's part of the PGA Tour and happens every year in Pebble Beach, California. This area is super pretty, near Carmel. The tournament usually takes place in February. Golfers play on three different courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club.

This event was first called the Bing Crosby National Pro-Amateur. People also knew it as the Crosby Clambake. After Bing Crosby passed away in 1977, his family hosted the event for eight years. The Crosby name was removed after the 1985 tournament. Then, AT&T Corporation became the main sponsor in 1986. The Monterey Peninsula Foundation organizes the tournament.

Tournament History

Early Years and Locations

The tournament started in 1937. It was called the National Pro-Am Golf Championship. Famous entertainer Bing Crosby and his brother Larry Crosby hosted it. The first event was in southern California at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. This was in San Diego County.

Sam Snead won the very first tournament. It was only 18 holes long back then. He won $500. A second round was added in 1938. The tournament continued until 1942. It paused during World War II.

Moving to Monterey

After the war, the tournament started again in 1947. It moved to golf courses near Monterey. It has been played there ever since. From 1947 to 1966, it used Pebble Beach Golf Links, Cypress Point Club, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club. The tournament became a 72-hole event in 1958.

In 1967, a new course, Spyglass Hill, joined the rotation. It replaced Monterey Peninsula Country Club. (It went back to MPCC for just one year in 1977). After 1990, Cypress Point was no longer used by the PGA Tour due to its club policies. Poppy Hills took its place in 1991. Poppy Hills hosted until 2009. Players didn't like Poppy Hills much, mainly because of poor drainage. So, Monterey Peninsula Country Club returned in 2010.

Famous Faces at the Pro-Am

Many famous professional golfers have played here. These include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Mark O'Meara, Davis Love III, Jordan Spieth, and Vijay Singh.

Lots of celebrities also join in the fun. Some fan favorites are Bill Murray, Kevin Costner, Steve Young, George Lopez, Tom Brady, Justin Timberlake, and Ray Romano. In the past, many Hollywood legends played. Some were even very good amateur golfers. For example, Jim Backus, known as the voice of Mr. Magoo, made the cut in 1964.

Gene Littler holds a special record. He won the professional event in 1975. This was unique because he had also been on the winning amateur team back in 1954.

How the Tournament Works

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a special tournament. It pairs professional golfers with amateur players. This makes it a "pro-am" event.

Current Playing Format

Justin Timberlake golf
Singer Justin Timberlake at the 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

The tournament starts with 80 professional golfers. Each pro is teamed up with one amateur partner. For the first two days, these 80 teams play a Better ball format. They play one round at Pebble Beach and one at Spyglass Hill. The professional golfers also play their own individual game.

On the last two days, only the professional golfers continue. They play the third and final rounds at Pebble Beach. Fewer celebrities are in the pro-am field for these final days.

Past Playing Format

Before, the tournament had 156 professionals and 156 amateurs. Each pro was paired with an amateur. For the first three days, these 156 teams played a better ball format. They played one round on each of the three courses. The pros also played their individual game.

On the final day, the best professionals and pro-am teams continued. They played at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

  • Individual Pro Cut: After 54 holes, the top 60 pros (and any tied scores) continued.
  • Pro-Am Cut: After 54 holes, the top 25 teams (and any tied scores) continued.

Only the professional golfers compete for the main tournament prize. Amateurs only play in the team competition. Local officials at Pebble Beach arrange the pro-am teams. The PGA Tour handles the pros' tee times.

Who Can Play?

The professional field has 80 players. They are chosen based on standard rankings. However, some players get special entry. These include:

  • Winners of the AT&T Pebble Beach tournament before 2000 and in the last five years.
  • Winners of The Players Championship and major championships before 2000 and in the last five years.

There is no open qualifying for this tournament. This means players can't just sign up to try and get in.

Tournament Changes Over Time

The tournament is planned as a 72-hole event since 1958. But sometimes, things change.

  • Shorter Tournaments:

* It was 18 holes in 1937. * It was planned for 36 holes from 1938 to 1942. * It was 36 holes in 1952 due to bad weather. * It was planned for 54 holes from 1947 to 1951, and 1953 to 1957. * It was 54 holes in 1974, 1981, 1986, 1998, 1999, 2009, and 2024 because of bad weather. * In 1996, the tournament was canceled after two rounds due to rain. A 54-hole game is needed to be official. * In 1998, bad weather caused delays. The third round was played in August to avoid cancellation.

  • No Pro-Am:

* In 2021, the pro-am part was canceled. This was for safety reasons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monterey Peninsula was also removed from the courses that year. * In 2023, the pro-am was shortened to 54 holes because of strong winds. Only pros played the final round.

Tournament Courses

Here are the golf courses that have hosted the tournament over the years:

Venue Years Times
Pebble Beach Golf Links 1947–present 73
Spyglass Hill Golf Course 1967–1976, 1978–present 52
Monterey Peninsula CC, Shore Course 1965, 1966, 1977, 2010–2020, 2022–2023 13
Poppy Hills Golf Course 1991–2009 19
Cypress Point Club 1947–1990 44
Monterey Peninsula CC, Dunes Course 1947–1964 18
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club 1937–1942 6

Tournament Winners

Year Winner Score To par Margin of
victory
Runner(s)-up Purse ($) Winner's
share ($)
Ref.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
2024 United States Wyndham Clark 199 −17 1 stroke Sweden Ludvig Åberg 20,000,000 3,600,000
2023 England Justin Rose 269 −18 3 strokes United States Brendon Todd
United States Brandon Wu
9,000,000 1,620,000
2022 United States Tom Hoge 268 −19 2 strokes United States Jordan Spieth 8,700,000 1,566,000
2021 United States Daniel Berger 270 −18 2 strokes United States Maverick McNealy 7,800,000 1,404,000
2020 Canada Nick Taylor 268 −19 4 strokes United States Kevin Streelman 7,800,000 1,404,000
2019 United States Phil Mickelson (5) 268 −19 3 strokes England Paul Casey 7,600,000 1,368,000
2018 United States Ted Potter Jr. 270 −17 3 strokes Australia Jason Day
United States Dustin Johnson
United States Phil Mickelson
United States Chez Reavie
7,400,000 1,332,000
2017 United States Jordan Spieth 268 −19 4 strokes United States Kelly Kraft 7,200,000 1,296,000
2016 United States Vaughn Taylor 270 −17 1 stroke United States Phil Mickelson 7,000,000 1,260,000
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
2015 United States Brandt Snedeker (2) 265 −22 3 strokes United States Nick Watney 6,800,000 1,224,000
2014 United States Jimmy Walker 276 −11 1 stroke United States Dustin Johnson
United States Jim Renner
6,600,000 1,188,000
2013 United States Brandt Snedeker 267 −19 2 strokes United States Chris Kirk 6,500,000 1,170,000
2012 United States Phil Mickelson (4) 269 −17 2 strokes South Korea Charlie Wi 6,400,000 1,152,000
2011 United States D. A. Points 271 −15 2 strokes United States Hunter Mahan 6,300,000 1,134,000
2010 United States Dustin Johnson (2) 270 −16 1 stroke United States David Duval
United States J. B. Holmes
6,200,000 1,116,000
2009 United States Dustin Johnson 201 −15 4 strokes Canada Mike Weir 6,100,000 1,098,000
2008 United States Steve Lowery 278 −10 Playoff Fiji Vijay Singh 6,000,000 1,080,000
2007 United States Phil Mickelson (3) 268 −20 5 strokes United States Kevin Sutherland 5,500,000 990,000
2006 United States Arron Oberholser 271 −17 5 strokes South Africa Rory Sabbatini 5,400,000 972,000
2005 United States Phil Mickelson (2) 269 −19 4 strokes Canada Mike Weir 5,300,000 954,000
2004 Fiji Vijay Singh 272 −16 3 strokes United States Jeff Maggert 5,300,000 954,000
2003 United States Davis Love III (2) 274 −14 1 stroke United States Tom Lehman 4,500,000 900,000
2002 United States Matt Gogel 274 −14 3 strokes United States Pat Perez 4,000,000 720,000
2001 United States Davis Love III 272 −16 1 stroke Fiji Vijay Singh 4,000,000 720,000
2000 United States Tiger Woods 273 −15 2 strokes United States Matt Gogel
Fiji Vijay Singh
4,000,000 720,000
1999 United States Payne Stewart 206 −10 1 stroke United States Frank Lickliter 2,800,000 504,000
1998 United States Phil Mickelson 202 −14 1 stroke United States Tom Pernice Jr. 2,500,000 450,000
1997 United States Mark O'Meara (5) 268 −20 1 stroke United States David Duval
United States Tiger Woods
1,900,000 342,000
1996 Canceled after two rounds due to weather
1995 United States Peter Jacobsen 271 −17 2 strokes United States David Duval 1,400,000 252,000
1994 United States Johnny Miller (3) 281 −7 1 stroke United States Jeff Maggert
United States Corey Pavin
United States Kirk Triplett
United States Tom Watson
1,250,000 225,000
1993 Australia Brett Ogle 276 −12 3 strokes United States Billy Ray Brown 1,250,000 225,000
1992 United States Mark O'Meara (4) 275 −13 Playoff United States Jeff Sluman 1,100,000 198,000
1991 United States Paul Azinger 274 −14 4 strokes United States Brian Claar
United States Corey Pavin
1,100,000 198,000
1990 United States Mark O'Meara (3) 281 −7 2 strokes United States Kenny Perry 1,000,000 180,000
1989 United States Mark O'Meara (2) 277 −11 1 stroke United States Tom Kite 1,000,000 180,000
1988 United States Steve Jones 280 −8 Playoff United States Bob Tway 700,000 126,000
1987 United States Johnny Miller (2) 278 −10 1 stroke United States Payne Stewart 600,000 108,000
1986 United States Fuzzy Zoeller 205 −11 5 strokes United States Payne Stewart 600,000 108,000
Bing Crosby National Pro-Am
1985 United States Mark O'Meara 283 −5 1 stroke Japan Kikuo Arai
United States Larry Rinker
United States Curtis Strange
500,000 90,000
1984 United States Hale Irwin 278 −10 Playoff Canada Jim Nelford 400,000 72,000
1983 United States Tom Kite 276 −12 2 strokes United States Rex Caldwell
United States Calvin Peete
325,000 58,500
1982 United States Jim Simons 274 −14 2 strokes United States Craig Stadler 300,000 54,000
1981 United States John Cook 209 −7 Playoff United States Bobby Clampett
United States Ben Crenshaw
United States Hale Irwin
United States Barney Thompson
225,000 40,500
1980 United States George Burns 280 −8 1 stroke United States Dan Pohl 300,000 54,000
1979 United States Lon Hinkle 284 −4 Playoff United States Andy Bean
United States Mark Hayes
300,000 54,000
1978 United States Tom Watson (2) 280 −8 Playoff United States Ben Crenshaw 225,000 45,000
1977 United States Tom Watson 273 −15 1 stroke England Tony Jacklin 200,000 40,000
1976 United States Ben Crenshaw 281 −7 2 strokes United States Mike Morley 185,000 37,000
1975 United States Gene Littler 280 −8 4 strokes United States Hubert Green 185,000 37,000
1974 United States Johnny Miller 208 −8 4 strokes United States Grier Jones 138,750 27,750
1973 United States Jack Nicklaus (3) 282 −6 Playoff United States Raymond Floyd
United States Orville Moody
180,000 36,000
1972 United States Jack Nicklaus (2) 284 −4 Playoff United States Johnny Miller 140,000 28,000
1971 United States Tom Shaw 278 −10 2 strokes United States Arnold Palmer 135,000 27,000
1970 United States Bert Yancey 278 −10 1 stroke United States Jack Nicklaus 125,000 25,000
1969 United States George Archer 283 −5 1 stroke United States Bob Dickson
United States Dale Douglass
United States Howie Johnson
125,000 25,000
1968 United States Johnny Pott 285 −3 Playoff United States Billy Casper
Australia Bruce Devlin
80,000 16,000
1967 United States Jack Nicklaus 284 −4 5 strokes United States Billy Casper 80,000 16,000
1966 United States Don Massengale 283 −4 1 stroke United States Arnold Palmer 104,500 11,000
1965 Australia Bruce Crampton 284 −3 3 strokes United States Tony Lema 84,500 7,500
1964 United States Tony Lema 284 −4 3 strokes United States Gay Brewer
United States Bo Wininger
60,000 5,800
1963 United States Billy Casper (2) 285 −3 1 stroke United States Dave Hill
United States Jack Nicklaus
South Africa Gary Player
United States Bob Rosburg
United States Art Wall Jr.
50,000 5,300
1962 United States Doug Ford 286 −2 Playoff United States Joe Campbell 50,000 5,300
1961 United States Bob Rosburg 282 −6 1 stroke Argentina Roberto De Vicenzo
United States Dave Ragan
50,000 5,300
1960 United States Ken Venturi 286 −2 3 strokes United States Julius Boros
United States Tommy Jacobs
50,000 4,000
1959 United States Art Wall Jr. 279 −9 2 strokes United States Jimmy Demaret
United States Gene Littler
4,000
Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Golf Championship
1958 United States Billy Casper 277 −11 4 strokes United States Dave Marr 4,000
1957 United States Jay Hebert 213 −3 2 strokes United States Cary Middlecoff 2,500
1956 United States Cary Middlecoff (2) 202 −14 5 strokes United States Mike Souchak 2,500
1955 United States Cary Middlecoff 209 −7 4 strokes United States Julius Boros
United States Paul McGuire
2,500
1954 United States Dutch Harrison (2) 210 −6 1 stroke United States Jimmy Demaret 2,000
1953 United States Lloyd Mangrum (2) 204 −12 4 strokes United States Julius Boros 2,000
Bing Crosby Pro-Am
1952 United States Jimmy Demaret 145 +1 2 strokes United States Art Bell 2,000
1951 United States Byron Nelson 209 −7 3 strokes United States Cary Middlecoff 2,000
1950 United States Jack Burke Jr.
United States Dave Douglas
United States Smiley Quick
United States Sam Snead (4)
214 −2 n/a 2,000
1949 United States Ben Hogan 208 −8 2 strokes Australia Jim Ferrier 2,000
1948 United States Lloyd Mangrum 205 −10 5 strokes Canada Stan Leonard 2,000
1947 United States George Fazio
United States Ed Furgol
213 −3 n/a 2,000
1943–1946: No tournament due to World War II
1942 United States Johnny Dawson (a) 133 −11 3 strokes United States Leland Gibson
United States Lloyd Mangrum
(800)
1941 United States Sam Snead (3) 136 −8 1 stroke United States Craig Wood 500
1940 United States Ed Oliver 135 −9 3 strokes United States Vic Ghezzi 500
1939 United States Dutch Harrison 138 1 stroke United States Byron Nelson
United States Horton Smith
500
1938 United States Sam Snead (2) 139 −5 2 strokes United States Jimmy Hines 500
1937 United States Sam Snead 68 −4 4 strokes United States George Von Elm 500

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Golfers with Multiple Wins

Thirteen players have won this tournament more than once. This list goes up to 2022.

Some golfers have also won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. This is a different major tournament. Jack Nicklaus won the U.S. Open there in 1972. Tom Watson won it in 1982.

Two other players won both the AT&T and a U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. They are Tom Kite (AT&T in 1983, U.S. Open in 1992). And Tiger Woods (AT&T in 2000, U.S. Open in 2000).