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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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Blacklake Needs Attention
First time I’ve been back to this course in a couple years. Found brown grass that needs watering and greens that need drastic improvement. I try to stay loyal to courses near me, but the price is too much for the quality of the course maintenance.
Dead fairways
I’ve played Black Lake over the last 30 years and this is the worst I’ve ever seen it! The fairways were brown with many dead spots and the pace of play was horrendous! There was a five some in front of several twosomes! They let Avila Bay go to pot And now Blake has followed suit!
Gofers and Lack Of Water
The course was the worst I have ever seen it. We played the Canyons and the Lakes. The gophers have taken over and the fairways were extremely dry, Black Lake needs to lower its rates if its going to be a sub-par course.
The condition of the course is in really sad shape. Some of the greens are getting diseased and some of the tee boxes don’t have any grass.
Poor golfing conditions
This is the worst that I’ve ever seen this course! It looks like the fairways have not been watered in weeks! The greens were very slow, but that’s understandable if they’re not watering them regularly!
Over Priced
This course as of right now is in pretty bad shape. Dead fairways, rot on greens, poor tee boxes. The price we paid was better than full price at $90-100 but still no where near a $60-70 course. Very disappointing.
Needs TLC
I will start off by saying I love black Lake. It is one of my favorite courses on the Central coast. However, it is in dire need of some upkeep. The fairways are dead grass and full of gopher holes. It was a terrible experience playing today. management needs to step up their game and put a lot of time and effort into bringing this course back up to par.
Blacklake Oaks and Canyon Courses
First tee on the Oaks Course - I looked at where the back tees were set, so I think I should take a practice swing, and sure enough I hit the overhanging branches of the oak tree directly above the tee box. Definitely moved my ball outside the tee block. Lots of animal burrows in the fairways, and greens have dead, moldy patches. Use GolfNow Hot Deals or Golf Moose to get a deal. The full list price is way too high.
GOPHERS IN CHARGE
The course layout was fine and the challenge was moderate, but the gophers owned the course. The groundskeepers simply mowed over the gopher holes and mounds instead of controlling them. Fairways were covered with gopher holes sometimes interrupting the roll of the ball and certainly making the cart ride very bumpy.
It’s really sad to see this course in such rundown condition.
Good layout, but awful conditions and overpriced
I used to play here all the time - there were really good Super Twilight & Hot Deal prices, and the layout is fun/diverse between the three nines. The course has never been in good shape for the few years I've played here, but it was playable and cheap.
Now the course is in considerably worse shape, and the rates have skyrocketed. There are a half dozen courses within an hour drive that are similarly priced and not a weed-addled gopher track.
The course seems like it really lacks maintenance and care. Greens and tee boxes are green the fairways are brown. I’ve been playing this course for over 30 years and it’s sad to see the condition it is in.
Golf Fun on the Central Coast
While there are not many courses to play on, when vacationing on the Central Coast, Black Lake is one of the really good ones. My wife and I used a Golf Now “Hot Deal” and saved about $40 off of what it would have cost us to play. The fairways are not pristine, but considering this is any area where water is precious, you understand the need to be conservative with it. That being said, everything is pretty well maintained and there are many wide, forgiving fairways. There are only a couple of water hazards that can be avoided with careful planning and accurate placement. The cooling effect from the nearby ocean and the numerous eucalyptus trees that line the courses make for a very comfortable and scenic day. We really enjoyed our day at Black Lake, which is only minutes away from some spectacular ocean landscapes and very fine dining in Nipomo, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Avila Beach. We will be back.
Extremely disappointing and not worth the money.
This course is a dog. Awful fairways full of gopher mounds, greens are awful, and almost all grass is dead. Charging nearly 90 for a round here is beyond criminal. Avoid at all costs.
Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back in the future!
The fairways are really turning brown. They look like they need water and fertilizer.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lakes/Canyon at Blacklake Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
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