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Oaks/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course
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Blacklake Golf Resort boasts 27 holes of championship golf that are divided into three nines called the Oaks, Canyons, and Lakes. The nines can be played in three different 18-hole combinations. The Oaks/Canyons Course is the toughest of the three. The front nine features narrow fairways that wind through mature coastal oaks. If you're not careful, you may find yourself in the woods on this challenging target-style layout. The back nine doesn't get any easier with a layout that tumbles across rolling terrain. With the resort's location on the Nipomo Mesa along California's Central Coast, the elevated tee boxes on the Canyons nine allows for some stunning views. The location also invites refreshing sea breezes. In addition to the three golf courses, there is also a 275-yard driving range available with more than 30 grass and artificial teeing areas as well as three putting, chipping, and pitching greens.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 71 | 6034 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
| Middle | 71 | 5719 yards | 68.0 | 121 |
| Forward (W) | 71 | 5047 yards | 69.5 | 116 |
| Forward | 71 | 5047 yards | 64.9 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.3/124 W: 74.6/130 | 380 | 505 | 367 | 442 | 173 | 407 | 335 | 158 | 358 | 3125 | 392 | 346 | 423 | 340 | 133 | 485 | 181 | 298 | 311 | 2909 | 6034 |
| White M: 67.8/119 W: 72.7/125 | 365 | 491 | 350 | 435 | 148 | 393 | 315 | 144 | 340 | 2981 | 372 | 333 | 402 | 323 | 122 | 448 | 158 | 285 | 295 | 2738 | 5719 |
| Red M: 64.3/112 W: 68.4/116 | 346 | 445 | 332 | 420 | 122 | 374 | 302 | 121 | 295 | 2757 | 310 | 275 | 335 | 268 | 102 | 378 | 124 | 110 | 241 | 2143 | 4900 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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value plus
Fairways a little dry and sparse but everything else was great
very good value
On Arrival was greeted by the staff immediately and asked if we minded playing a different nine than we were scheduled for of the three nines that are present at the course. A morning tournament was running long and said we could go immediately. Appreciated their consideration. The group that was on the tee insisted that we go first as they were employees of the course. The greens keeper that we met was very friendly. Pace was good all day . Value was great with GN. Would recommend highly.
The grass is overgrown
The course isn't maintained very well. The fairways and rough are extremely bumpy. I think it's worth about half of what there charging. I do like the structure of most of the holes though, pretty interesting.
We played the Oaks and Lakes.
As a local and Infinite member I have to say the course is in great shape. Now under new management and they are doing a lot of good work on the course. Great place to play!!
Good time for all
We (foursome) enjoyed the course. We were fortunate to have a player with us who had played the course previously. Narrow fairways in very good condition. There are quite a few hidden hazards that if you hadn't played the course previously would have made the course very challenging. None of scored as well as we were hoping, but a good time for all. The pins were placed in challenging positions but were in very good shape for this time of the year.
Will play again
We enjoyed our day ... The Oaks Course has some pig damage. I enjoyed it overall and will play it again.
Greens held beautifully
Course in great shape except for the tee boxes in very poor shape
Great Fall Day on Blacklake Golf Course
We had a nice Fall round at Blacklake Golf Course. The BBQ had one of the best hot dogs at a course anywhere with grilled peppers and onions. The only complaint is the starter made our group feel like we were cheap for using the GolfNow advanced reservations. Interesting...
greens were great, yellow tees on lakes course good for short hitters
we always play here when visiting as it is very close
Black Lake Review (10/12/13)
I haven't played BlackLake, in about 4 years, and the overall condition is good quickly moving back towards "pristine". I was glad to discover that this course has gone to being run by an outside management company. The company is really getting BlackLake back to it's original pristine conditions.
If you are visiting or live on the Central Coast of California, do yourself a favor and try out BlackLake..
Great course and fun to play....its difficulty level is more for begginner to moderate. If you are a professional this would not be too challenging.
Lots of open fairways to practice your drives, and the greens are a little tough to read and makes for a good challenge
A Good Value for Central Coast Golf
There are nicer courses on the Central Coast of CA but playing here for $35 each is a good value. The course is well maintained. Kevin in the Clubhouse is always very congenial and helpful. The driving range has been allowed to dry up and become an eyesore but driving ranges are not usually something beautiful.
Great course for the price.
I recommend this course only when using a discount tee time website.(GolfNow, groupon etc). The pace of play was great on the front 9(The Canyon) however it slowed considerably on the back 9(The Oaks). The only real complaint is there were several greens that were completely covered in leaves and acorns ! Really? Automatic two-putt? Overall this was a fun course for the price.
Tree lined fairways dictate some accuracy off the tee on a number of holes. Some pretty topography. Putting surfaces were best turf attribute.
Played all 3 nine's over two consecutive days. Played in late morning and in late afternoon, pace of play very good both days. Pro shop staff very friendly and accommodating. Fairway turf is mix of grasses and somewhat thin in spots (a dry late summer) but provided for reasonable lies. Rough will not eat you up, however some very mature and strategically placed trees provide challenge. Greens rolled true but not overly quick, however pin placements were testy. All in all, my internet price provided a very good value for the experience.
Interesting course
Nice course. It is in good condition and can be challenging. It's nice to have 27 holes.
Nice course
Black lake is always maintained and with the deals on golf now make it somewhat affordable. The oaks course is the more challenging of the 3 but smart iron play off a few of the boxes will set you up for success. My only complaint is not being able to get on the lakes course more often.
Country wooded area
I like the course layout, but it does need some tender loving care, water holes are dried up. The staff was a bit unfriendly.
Poor customer service
I have been to this course many times and have always enjoyed my opportunities to play at Black Lake. This last time was terrible, but not because of the course itself. In short, when we got there, because there was a tournament, there were no golf carts available. Fine, we'll walk I said, but although they gave us push carts, there was no adjustment to the bill. As we were walking, I walked to get nine in, eat, then finish up. Stupid me! Due to a wedding, they closed the restaurant and bar at 2:00 p.m., which meant no eat and no drinks. I am highly upset and it will take me a long while before I go back.
Great value
My first time playing at this location. Friendly staff, lots of Ambassadors everywhere, and wide open fairways.
Don't have to play for a while
I remember playing Blacklake was a treat, but not anymore. Greens were not bad, but fairways were terrible!! They need a serious renovation or attention. I don't have to go back there for long time even though they seems like a okay deal thru GolfNow. I you are thinking about playing, call them and ask its condition first. Money not well spent here.
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