And I'll third that. Pasatiempo is clearly better than all three of these.
Bayonet will be the best preparation for MPCC - it's the most similar in turf, wind, other factors. And yes, I too would be interested in a report on what they've done to it - I think only 9 holes are open there - work is ongoing - be sure to call and inquire if you do decide to go there. Note it's also by far the closest to MPCC - it's in Monterey.
Kyle's just being nice about Eagle Ridge. I've played it several times and hated it more and more each time. Oh, I guess there are some decent holes... but it's tricked up to the max, and on the overall just plain sucks - go there only if you value pain. 45 minutes from Monterey.
San Juan Oaks is a very fun golf course, but nothing like MPCC. You willl climb some very serious hills.... 30 minutes from Monterey.
Another fun golf course, but more along the muni lines, is Pajaro Valley GC - maybe 20 minutes from Monterey. Fantastic greens... quick and very very contoured. Can get windy there also, as it will for you at MPCC.
Any thoughts of Pacific Grove Muni? It is great fun, a fair approximation of seaside golf, and would be good for the ego/confidence....
TH