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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 | 68.8 | 117 |
| Forward | 71 | 5161 yards | 65.5 | 110 |
| 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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Worn out public course
This was my first visit to this course and first time playing a public course in over two years. The course and facilities seemed old and worn out. The fairways didn't have much grass or were bare is spots. The greens on the other hand were soft, lush, and played slower than I'm use to. I played the Oaks and Lakes courses where the Lakes better suited my play. I may give it another try next year in the Spring or Fall.
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.
What a difference a couple of decades makes!
In the early 80s I played the original course. We were four guys in our 20s who made the trip up from Camarillo . It was a funky course with a tiny starter shack. It was paradise for four hackers. THEN came the development of what is now the Blacklake complex of homes and a imaginatively designed golf course. I came back in the early 90s only once, family obligations didn’t allow for further field trips. Today was intended as a visit to an old friend.
It was a bit shocking as the water shortages have taken a toll on the fairways now very spotty. In short the course just looks tired. The greens are excellent although the speed varies considerably from one hole to the next. The driving range is one of the worst I have ever used. The ball dispenser ran out however the starter was very apologetic and had it quickly refilled. The machine itself is clearly on its last legs. The range is reminiscent of the fields where I first learned to hit golf balls, missing only the cowpies. The balls have to be well over ten years old. They were the type ranges had when solid core balls first came in to being.
Our foursome played behind four guys who were so much like my friend and me, four decades earlier They were polite and apologetic though they didn’t need to be, We played the Oaks first …..you might want to keep your driver in the bag, and then we played the Lakes nine. After three holes we reached the tee and watched as the aforementioned foursome hit their second shots. Rather suddenly a twosome that included a third non playing woman approached, ABRUPTLY announced mind if we play through, and then IMMEDIATELY marched to our tee before waiting for an answer! We later learned they did the same to the foursome ahead of us. It was some of the most boorish behavior I ever encountered. At the conclusion of our round I reported it to the starter who seemed equally aghast.
The course is a beautiful layout which just makes it all the more sad for the lack of upkeep over the years. I told my friends, if I lived here I would volunteer to work a hole a week to just spruce it up repainted tee markers, painting a bridge’s rails and doing some weeding and trimming. With very little effort some of the courses fatigue would disappear. Lastly, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The Marshall whom they dub “ambassador” was particularly nice and clearly takes pride in his role making sure groups move along at a consistent pace.
More detail than you probably wanted or needed but overall it was a satisfying day.
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Friendly staff
Second time playing golf at blacklack the staff have been soooo friendly especially the ambassador. I be back.
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Not worth the price
Like an average muni with resort green fees. The practice facility is very poor. The condition of the course was very average. I would not pay more than $45 for a round on this course and they’re weekend green fees are $75+. Just not worth the money. If you are in the area visiting like I was to play a round of golf by the coast don’t waste your time here. Just pony up and play monarch dunes or cypress ridge. I will not be playing here again. Wish I would have known this before booking my tee time at the central coast.
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Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.
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Needs lots of work
Fairway grass is thin to none. Greens look like they’re maintained only weekly. Slow pace of play. Had other golfers pick up my ball on two different holes - scoundrels. The homes and vegetation around the course are lovely. Major issue with gophers on the Oaks.
Hi, Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create a seamless experience with so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course. Your comments are presented in a way we can incorporate them into actual change. We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game. Thank you for visiting and playing at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon!
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.
Best in the area.
This course is the consistently the best in the area.
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.
Average
I know Covid is still screwing things up, but ball washers and trap rakes sitting in the sun? Come on, get real!
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u8665460! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course!
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.
Rancho Maria
Nice local course. Staff was friendly and the greens and fairways were well kept. Got stuck behind a slow group but it happens. Great time on a beautiful day.
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Needs work
Could be a good course but lots of clover is not my view of a fairway
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. 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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