The Links Club is thrilled to announce the upcoming Battle of the Bartenders 2025, where the finest, local bartenders compete for the coveted title of Grand Mixologist. This annual event promises to be more exciting than ever, as invitations have been sent out to a select group of talented mixologists ready to showcase their skills and creativity. This year, the competition expands to include a new round featuring the picturesque locales of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, in addition to the beloved Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and Monterey. Each round start at 6:30PM!

Competition Schedule:

– February 24 – April 1: Carmel-by-the-Sea Round: Winner is Felicia Gonzalez-Acosta
– May 5 – 19: Carmel and Beyond Round: Winner is Renée Balducci
– September 8 – October 20: Monterey Round
– October 27- November 10: Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach Round (all New)
– November 17 & 24: Semi-Finals featuring 4 Area Winners
– December 1: Grand Championship

Learn More about the upcoming competition or Purchase Your Ticket.

Moonlight Monday

Longest drive on hole Number 17 at The Reserve at Moonlight Basin. Winner is the player with the shortest remaining distance to the pin on their best attempt. *3 Attempts

Putting Tuesday

We will pick the putt of the week for this closest to the pin competition. *3 Attempts

Uphill Wednesday

Closest to the pin from 50 yards up to the elevated green on hole Number 14 at Pebble Beach. *3 Attempts

Thirsty Thursday

Closest to the pin at Casa de Campo on hole Number 5 – across the water to the green from the Verde tee. *3 Attempts

No Fear Friday Friday

A blind par three with 20+ mph wind at your back to see who can get closest to the pin. *3 Attempts

Second Shot Saturday

From the lay up area on Pebble Number 8 that Jack Nicklaus called the greatest second shot in golf. We want to see whose shot gets closest to the pin. *3 Attempts

Saint Andrews Sunday

Closest to the pin on hole Number 11 at St Andrews Old Course from the sand trap 21 yards from the pin. *3 Attempts