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Lakes/Oaks at Blacklake Golf Course
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Situated along California's Central Coast atop the Nipomo Mesa, Blacklake Golf Resort offers three different nines, each named after the different attributes of the beautiful landscape. The nines can be played in three different 18-hole combinations. Players of all skill levels will be able to find a golf course that suits them. The Lakes/Oaks Course begins with the most player friendly of the three nines. Though as the name implies, water does come into play but the fairways are wide and forgiving. The opening par-3 hole gives you a confident start but the length keeps it from being a pushover. The Oaks nine features narrower fairways that wind through groves of coastal oak trees. It is a more target-style layout where you may find yourself in the woods if you're not paying attention.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 71 | 6185 yards | 70.3 | 122 |
| Middle | 71 | 5813 yards | 68.6 | 116 |
| Forward (W) | 71 | 5161 yards | 69.7 | 119 |
| Forward | 71 | 5161 yards | 68.8 | 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: 70.1/119 W: 75.4/132 | 143 | 396 | 343 | 394 | 402 | 525 | 326 | 159 | 571 | 3259 | 386 | 345 | 422 | 339 | 129 | 474 | 180 | 297 | 310 | 2882 | 6141 |
| White M: 68.0/114 W: 72.8/127 | 126 | 352 | 319 | 378 | 381 | 517 | 300 | 134 | 524 | 3031 | 374 | 319 | 393 | 315 | 117 | 434 | 154 | 252 | 295 | 2653 | 5684 |
| Red M: 64.9/107 W: 68.8/118 | 104 | 339 | 307 | 360 | 329 | 502 | 290 | 111 | 472 | 2814 | 321 | 273 | 335 | 268 | 104 | 371 | 123 | 109 | 240 | 2144 | 4958 |
| Gold/Red M: 63.2/103 W: 67.2/113 | 102 | 267 | 262 | 306 | 329 | 439 | 210 | 111 | 468 | 2494 | 321 | 273 | 335 | 268 | 104 | 371 | 123 | 109 | 240 | 2144 | 4638 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
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The previous reviews about the fairways are correct. The restrooms are even more municipal than the course itself. On the Oaks course some of the tee offs were very difficult. Trees blocked some wedge shots to the greens even in the center of the fairways. Neglected course OK for $40.
Hi, thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.
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Great Course
First time using Golfnow, I played Blacklake Golf Course in Nipomo, CA. Great Course, great value, great weather. Other than a few boogies and a couple of double boogieis , it was a perfect day.
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Needs TLC
I have been playing this course for over a decade. And while it has a great layout and 27 holes, the grounds definitely need some attention ASAP. The fairways are overgrown with weeds, and the greens need attention as well. It is sad to see so much potential that no one taking care of these simple matters that would make this course so much better, like it used to be.
Hi, Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.
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Good layout, maintenance not up to par
Played Lakes/Canyon. Layout was good and makes sure you have to think how to play the hole. Tee boxes are not even and not taken care of. Same goes with fairways. Enjoyable course but the maintenance makes it less appealing to come back.
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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.
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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Slow Play
Very slow group ahead.
No Marshaling or monitoring of play.
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Great value for a great course
Blacklake is a fine course, nicely laid out. The Golf Now price made it great value.
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Fun afternoon of golf
Definitely a challenge for someone who had never done 18 holes before. Very nice weather and friendly golfers everywhere made it a great day to find out how much we still need to learn.
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Eucalyptus Bark on the fairways
I used to live on the Central Coast and played Black Lake fairly often. It seems like the course conditions have gone downhill since 2019. The bunkers are mostly dirt instead of sand and the eucalyptus bark made it tricky to find the ball on the Canyon Course. It seems like there could be some kind of equipment that could clean up the mess from the eucalyptus trees on a couple of holes. I played Oaks/Canyon.
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I Consider Black Lake my home course
Usually play the twilight with my wife and granddaughter do to the cheaper rate, too expensive to play on the weekends. I prefer to play the lakes and canyons but always get placed on the oaks. The staff is always friendly contributing to an overall good experience.
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Very nice layout but needs some serious TLC
The course well laid out. Fairways are not maintained, weeds everywhere. Friendly staff but driving range and the course are all falling apart. Sad to see such a nice course in this condition.
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Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.
Thank you for visiting Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Challeging but fair
This course is fun because it consists of 27 holes, allowing for different rounds of 18 to be played each time. The toughest part of the course is teeing off; many holes have tight tee shots through tees. The greens play true and fair and are well kept. There is some sand and water, but you won’t find yourself there often. Overall, this course is enjoyable and reasonably priced.
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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