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Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6401 yards | 71.2 | 125 |
| Middle | 72 | 6056 yards | 69.6 | 122 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5628 yards | 72.0 | 122 |
| Forward | 72 | 5628 yards | 67.8 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.4/123 W: 76.9/133 | 143 | 397 | 343 | 396 | 404 | 528 | 328 | 164 | 573 | 3276 | 380 | 505 | 367 | 442 | 173 | 407 | 335 | 158 | 358 | 3125 | 6401 |
| White M: 69.7/119 W: 74.8/129 | 125 | 358 | 323 | 378 | 396 | 518 | 314 | 136 | 527 | 3075 | 365 | 491 | 350 | 435 | 148 | 393 | 315 | 144 | 340 | 2981 | 6056 |
| Red M: 67.5/114 W: 72.3/124 | 102 | 343 | 307 | 359 | 382 | 500 | 295 | 111 | 472 | 2871 | 346 | 445 | 332 | 420 | 122 | 374 | 302 | 121 | 295 | 2757 | 5628 |
| Gold M: 64.0/106 W: 68.0/113 | 102 | 267 | 262 | 306 | 329 | 439 | 210 | 111 | 468 | 2494 | 297 | 318 | 238 | 365 | 115 | 332 | 257 | 122 | 257 | 2301 | 4795 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 12 |
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Course in best condition in years
They have finally started maintaining the course the way they needed to for years.
Like playing in a pasture
Very poor fairway and greens. Deep weeds throughout all fairways, and weeds on greens. Like playing in a pasture.
Nice Day
I like this course for a player with my handicap - mid to high. I've played here a couple of times. There are 3 different 9 hole combinations that can be played to add a little variety, and each has its own personality.
Out of the tee box- on some fairways you could land a jet, while others require more precision, and are far less forgiving. The greens overall were in decent shape, and like the fairways, the green designs were a range from "fun" to "challenging".
The conditions the day we played were warm, sunny and a little windy (abt.15 knots). There are the typical California "dry areas" and "local fauna" (gophers) -- but no more than anyplace else!
Having said that, we had a good time, good rounds -- playing 18 holes, unrushed, in less than 4 1/2 hours! That's pretty unheard of in California on a Saturday!
Good Value
The course is in fair shape, the greens were better a couple of weeks ago. It is still a good value at $35 with a cart. The pace of play was perfect; we had nobody in front of us and were able to finish quickly.
Course need water!!
Course is dried out in most of the fairways, difficult to find grass even in the middle of the fairways.
Very good value
Got a hot deal rate at a great price. The staff was extremely friendly. Pace of play was perfect. Had a group of 2 in front and behind and all groups finished in less than 3 hours (yes, a 3hr round is possible). Greens were better than average. The fairways were the only negative, they were average for what a muni should be. Will be playing again, hopefully I have the same experience.
Black Lake - What’s Next?
What is going on with the course? The fairways are deteriorating at such quick rate and there doesn’t seem to be any improvements going on. Might need to rethink your greens/groundskeepers.”
Course is getting worse
Fair ways are really rough; lots of bad lies even in the middle of the fairway. Bad gopher problem. I would only play here for practice.
It’s In Rough Shape
Fairways needed to be mowed and full of gopher holes. Greens in terrible shape.
Cool spring day
Greens where in good condition, fairways need to be mowed. Good pace of play!!
Course condition
Greens were good. Fairways were okay. Still a little wet from rain, they could use a lot of bare spot seeding and repair.
Miserable 9 holes
I was only able to play 9 holes and I was by myself. The starter put out a group of 5 followed by 4, 2 and then me.
Bad planning, course is in its normal state of dis-repair with plenty of bare spots and gofer holes.
On the plus side the weather was great.
Good value
Reserved tee time same day and was able to tee off on time. Round took just over 3.5 hours with cart. Oaks fairways were not in beset condition. Lakes course much better. For the price and convenience I will be back.
With the lack of rain, the fairways are not faring well.
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