#6 on Lakes nine
#6 on Lakes nine at Blacklake Golf Course
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3.1
497 Reviews (497)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
202
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
58
1 Stars
34
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
65.0%
Recommend this course
375 out of 497 reviews
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3.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.4
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.4
68.8%
Recommend this course
11 out of 16 reviews
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3.2
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
68.8%
Recommend this course
33 out of 48 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6185 yards
Slope 122
Rating 70.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
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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3.1
497 Reviews (497)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Interesting course

Nice course. It is in good condition and can be challenging. It's nice to have 27 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

My first time playing at this location. Friendly staff, lots of Ambassadors everywhere, and wide open fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pure enjoyment - no hassles

I played the Blacklake Canyons and Lakes courses on July 11. Both courses were in very good condition, considering the dry, hot summer. Family and friends who visit us always enjoy playing at Blacklake. All three courses are moderately challenging, the pace is reasonable and the golfers are very courteous to each other. The weather is fabulous nine months of the year. What a great place to enjoy a round of golf!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If the price is right, I'll play here

I've played here close to a dozen times and this is by far, not my favorite course to play in the area. Tee boxes needed a lot of maintenance, fairways needed some help, greens were kept up.

Marshal was nowhere to be found on a Saturday afternoon. The pro-shop doesn't pay attention and clumps groups up. By the second hole we caught up to a 2-some, that was behind a 5-some, that was behind ANOTHER 5-some. Then somehow on the 6th hole, a 3-some came from nowhere and played between the two 5-some groups. Needless to say the front 9 took a while. Instead of playing the Oaks like we were instructed, we played the Lakes and finished quick without any delays.

Summary: Overpriced, the course needs some work, and the pro shop needs to stagger groups or have a marshal who pays attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's called black lakes but has no water in the lakes

I played this course 15 years ago. The new 9 holes is a terrible set up. I wanted to play the original 18 but they were to busy that day. The course wasn't in that good of shape which is surprising in the weather that they get. Some dead spots on greens all in all I only paid 35.00 for the round but I was just very disappointed in the the golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A lot of well placed trees

Greens weren't bad. Little shaggy but the ball rolled well. The fairways are pretty beat up.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

29 bills for 18 and 15 bills for replay

27 holes to choose from. Played 36 holes and it was fast.

Some tee boxes needed help and some greens as well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the Golfnow price it is a great deal.

There were a few greens that could be kept up a little better. The pace was a little slow. The staff was amazing and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Overbooked AGAIN!

This is the last time I'm going to play this course. Everytime I play it, I find myself waiting on every tee box. It took us 5 hours to play 18 holes with a cart. At one hole there was 3 groups waiting to tee off. I understand the course needs to make money, but they just load the course up with as many players as they can get with out a starter. It's very frustrating! Poor course management. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

very slow play needs lot of improvement from marshals

slow play for 27 hole course need marshals to be more involved and speed up play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Renovated course doing great

I've golfed Black lake for several years, over the past year someone is finally paying attention to it in management. The fairways are looking good, the greens are looking good, and I even saw a marshall for the first time during the week. It's location is beautful and it's nice to see the course finally being well maintained. Great place to play and affordable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Much better than before

I used to live 1 block from the course and quit playing it several years ago because its condition deterioriated. After playing this week on a vacation trip "back home," I am glad to see that the course conditions are much better than before and that the course is, once again, truly enjoyable to play. The greens are absolutely perfect, and the fairways are well maintained. I'm glad I went back and played Blacklake.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great place to play

Black lake is a great play to play it has 3 different 9 hole courses to choose from

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value.

The course was in good shape, especially on and around the greens. Being a Tuesday, the course wasn't crowded, so played in just over 3 1/2 hours. Not a grip it and rip it course. Many of the holes were fairly narrow and required playing to the right spots for a clear approach to the green. Greens were quick and held shots well. Very friendly staff. A very enjoyable day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course for the price

Play can be a tad bit slow but for the price worth it

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens are great but the 3 course nines need attn.

I believe the staff has been told to cram as many people on the course as you can. The owners need the money. Tee times for any one of the 3 nines mean nothing cause they will start you on a tee that looks open regardless of the one you were scheduled to play. 5 hr rounds are typical.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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