About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7104 yds
Rating 74.9
Slope 137
Type Public

Course Details

Rentals & Services

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

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Bar
Grill
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1954
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Gene Bates (2008)

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Rating Index

4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1555 reviews
88.9%
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    4.2
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    4.3
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Course Highlights
Bayonet's challenging layout features long par fives, undulating fast greens, and tight fairways that reward well-struck shots. Friendly staff, pristine course conditions, and smooth pace of play make this Monterey Peninsula gem consistently worth the trip.
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