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4.1
1192 Reviews (1192)
5 Stars
680
4 Stars
380
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
82.1%
Recommend this course
1100 out of 1192 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 41 reviews
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4.0
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.3%
Recommend this course
88 out of 111 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7024 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

Following a $13 million renovation at this 36-hole former military facility, Black Horse Golf Course was not only dramatically improved, but now comparable to its more revered sister course, Bayonet. Black Horse has long been considered the easier of the two, but that's not exactly a given now with the improvements and lengthening by golf course architect Gene Bates. Its serrated bunkers may be a little easier to get out of than the cavernous craters on Bayonet, and the fairways are little more generous, but Black Horse makes up for it with more undulating and difficult greens. The renovation also opened up the views to Monterey Bay for both courses. Trees were trimmed, and both courses now have an overall cleaner look, especially with the latest bentgrass turf from tee to green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2008) Chris Gray (1998)

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

4.1
1192 Reviews (1192)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 70
19th Hole Scenic Views 44
Patio Dining 38
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 105
Bunkers 100
Elevation Changes 77
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 96
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 71
A Weekend Splurge 59
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 84
Convenient to the City 57
Near Local Attractions 54

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reseeding makes Black Horse worth playing

Played on 7/17/23 and the fairways were in much better condition than when I played 2 years ago!
A year from now will allow the course to mature and be in 1st class condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BlackHorse

It’s very nice place to golfing. Recently as remodeling and build new houses, much dirt around, ball has to be straight otherwise will tough to keep up

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

One of My Favorite Courses

Bayonet and Black Horse are great courses. The courses are always in great shape, and the pace of play is good (on the weekdays). The practice facility has everything you need. The weather is the thing you need to worry about, but that's part of the game. Have fun!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It will be great, next year…

The fairways and greens are good. But so much construction right now. Awesome in another year!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 134
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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San Francisco Advisor
Previously Played

Course is in a state of transition

I love the layout of Black Horse. Yes it has tough challenging greens, but if you plot your way around the track you can still score reasonably well

However, the course is in a state of transition right now. Aside from all the housing construction going on mere feet from the course, they are doing some turf modifications. About half the course is torn up and dirt As of now the preferred landing areas are still in tact but don’t stray off line as the sides of the fairway are pure dirt.

Greens are firm as usual with only a few having some ugly spots. Maintenance did a good job keeping the pins away from those areas.

One of the tee boxes was just dirt. I assume in preparation for new turf

If you play during the week, prices are acceptable but you have to deal with all of the construction crews. Play during the weekend and prices soar high but no crew’s to interfere with your game.

It will be interesting to see how many of the views of the bay are blocked out by houses….

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Alots of constuction

piace is a mess with all the construction green not in the best shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Another great day at Black Horse Golf Course

The price rate to play this course is the best deal out there right now. I hope they continue to offer it all summer long.

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

Would have been nice…

We enjoyed our round, and the fairways and greens are in excellent shape. However, it would’ve been nice if someone had warned us, that much of the rough had been rototilled and was unplayable, and there was a significant amount of construction on the course. I’m sure the locals are aware of this, but being from out of town it came as quite a surprise.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well

I’ve played this course for years .. unfortunately the power of money is allowing homes to be built directly on the course which has changed the whole layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I really enjoy playing this course even with the construction going on. Just the pace of play was horrible on this occasion I didn’t even get to finish my round because I had another commitment. The group in front of us was extremely slow for only 3 players.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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