Blacklake Golf Resort
A fall view of a green at Blacklake Golf Resort
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3.2
495 Reviews (495)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
202
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
58
1 Stars
34
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
66.3%
Recommend this course
374 out of 495 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.7
73.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 15 reviews
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3.2
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
70.2%
Recommend this course
33 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6401 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.2

There are 27 holes of championship golf at Blacklake Golf Resort, allowing golfers to mix and match to suit their preference and skill level. The holes are divided into three nines: the Canyons, Oaks, and Lakes, that can be played in different 18-hole combinations. Located on the Nipomo Mesa along California's Central Coast, each nine takes its name from the rugged landscape. The Lakes/Canyon combination strikes a good balance between being challenging and player friendly. The front nine is more player friendly, starting off with a confidence-boosting par 3 and with fairways that are wide and forgiving. It's rather long, though, and therefore not to be underestimated. The back nine tumbles across undulating terrain, incorporating elevated tee boxes that overlook the lush fairways below. The various vistas and valleys invite refreshing sea breezes to keep you cool.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts must be worn at all times. No tanks tops or cut-offs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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3.2
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Reviews 37
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Blacklake

Played the canyon and the lakes nine.

Kudos to the superintendent course is in great shape. The greens are ewwwlala.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/01/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/29/2021

Hello! We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/29/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/23/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course

Went early in the morning. Everything was still wet from the fog but still had fun except for my wet shoes and 7 three putt bogeys.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/22/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

We had a great time and finished 18 holes in less than four hours. Steve greeted us in the pro shop with a friendly smile beneath his mask and was very helpful in getting us started. He’s a nice guy and a good guy to start around with. The greens were in good shape and ran medium fast. Fairways were in the best condition I have seen them in several years.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hello, Robert. Thank you for visiting us at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blacklake Golf Club

I have played many courses around the Central Coast but not Blacklake. GolfNow had a great deal so I went and played 18 holes. The Oak and Lake 9’s were challenging and fun in different ways from the back tees. A special shout out for the putting greens they were smooth, true, and quick. It is my understanding there has been recent additional investment put into the course and it is worth your time and by using GolfNow a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/29/2021

Hello. Thank you for visiting us at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/14/2021

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black lake experience

Beautiful day and the course was in good shape except for the water hazards having no water. The first 4 holes were a pleasure, pace of play was just right. We were in a 3 some. But the next 5 holes were a mess. Caught up to a 4 some 2 walking 2 riding. The 2 walking had no skill with golf and no thought of anyone else on the course. Especially for a Saturday. The finishing 9 were fine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/12/2021

Hello, thank you for visiting us at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blacklake Hidden Gem

Blacklake GC was a good experience. The course uses its natural topology to make sure you think about where you tee from and shot placement. Reading other reviews of this course made me skeptical before I ever played it. Besides a few sore spots in the rough, the fairways had good grass and greens that rolled well. Bunkers were in good shape with enough sand available to make a satisfactory sand splash. Practice area was small but served it’s purpose. Range needs new balls. Needs a Marshall on duty to sheriff pace of play. Very enjoyable experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/12/2021

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
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 Excellent
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Commented on 10/12/2021

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/27/2021

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Played the Oaks/Canyon courses. First time to play the Oaks in a year or so. It was in pretty good shape. Like most of Blacklake, if you keep your ball in the fairway is plays pretty nice. Same for the Canyon tract. I got a very reasonable rate with a cart before noon and played easily under 3 hours. Would definitely play it again any weekday morning.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/27/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Marc. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Frequently play

We enjoy playing Blacklake when we visit Pismo Beach nearly every September. We have noticed the course is not nearly as pretty and green as it was in earlier years.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/24/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/20/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very hilly

Lots of up and down hills with blind tee shots. Lots of fun if you use your GPS and score card for directions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/20/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/24/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/18/2021

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/17/2021

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.

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