Bayonet GC: View from #18
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4.3
1389 Reviews (1389)
5 Stars
799
4 Stars
418
3 Stars
122
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
87.2%
Recommend this course
1275 out of 1389 reviews
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4.5
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 26 reviews
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4.4
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.0%
Recommend this course
71 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7104 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8

It was upon this land that General Bob McClure constructed the Bayonet Golf Course in 1954 and, due to Bayonet's initial acclaim, Fort Ord decided to expand the course. In 1964 a second 18-hole championship course named Black Horse was officially opened.

The Bayonet and Black Horse courses are steeped in rich tradition and have played host to PGA Tour greats such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, as well as several U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries. After a practice round in 1997, PGA Tour Professional Billy Andrade said, "If they play the U.S. Open here, the scores would be over par. It's tough, but it's fun!" One thing is for certain, the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses offer golf enthusiasts and history buffs alike, an experience that they are unlikely to forget.

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Course Details

Year Built 1954
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20 - $25
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Bayonet Black Horse Golf Academy & Performance Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
1389 Reviews (1389)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 64
Patio Dining 52
19th Hole Scenic Views 47
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 124
Undulating Greens 108
Elevation Changes 92
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 105
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 85
Playing Multiple Courses 69
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 103
Convenient to the City 64
Near Local Attractions 53

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Great layout

Always love playing this course. Greens were recently pinched so not the normal roll. Fairways were not consistent also traps had little sand in some traps and on back nine had more. Wish was in better shap

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best deal in Monterey

Excellent courses for a great rate. Staff were exceptional. Greens on Bayonet were micro punched (good shape but sandy).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Not the same championship golf complex of yesteryears

The once magnificent championship complex had been reduced to a housing complex. Set between fairways. The course condition was miserable due to the housing construction ? It was like playing course in a construction zone. This was the same for both courses which we played on consecutive days. I doubt if we will be back anytime soon. Such a shame. It would not surprise me some day the courses will be turned down to put more track-like homes. More profitable May be?

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great value

Compared to what you could be paying in the area, this course was great for the cost and it was in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mar 2023 Bayonet course

Great course. Hadn’t played since 2012.
Positives:
Greens roll true, are very challenging and exactly what I love about the Bayonet. The course layout seems easier than before (2012). Beautiful views of the blue Monterey Bay!
Negatives:
Dozens of the beautiful cypress trees are dead or dying. A lot of construction going on (housing and a huge resort).. Sand traps used to have a white fluffy sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Choice

Hats off to the superintendent! Considering the weather over the last month, this person and the grounds team have done an amazing recovery job. The course was in fantastic shape and playability of course was absolutely outstanding! If you’re on the fence with playing here, I just pushed you over the side to play it! The facility and the views rival many surrounding course but this place has incredible history. This is a must play establishment. I’m a plus index and this will test all your skills but it’s still friendly enough to have pleading for a little mercy! Encourage to play here, you won’t regret it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

great views and cypress trees lounging the course

many bunkers and sand in poor condition. Fairways well maintained and bent grass greens true and reasonably fast.;

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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