Bayonet GC: #18
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4.6
1533 Reviews (1533)
5 Stars
901
4 Stars
450
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
1409 out of 1533 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.7
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.5%
Recommend this course
58 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bayonet's challenging layout features long par fives, undulating fast greens, and tight fairways that reward well-struck shots. Friendly staff, pristine course conditions, and smooth pace of play make this Monterey Peninsula gem consistently worth the trip.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7104 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.9

It was upon this land that General Bob McClure constructed the Bayonet Golf Course in 1954 and, due to Bayonet's initial acclaim, Fort Ord decided to expand the course. In 1964 a second 18-hole championship course named Black Horse was officially opened.

The Bayonet and Black Horse courses are steeped in rich tradition and have played host to PGA Tour greats such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, as well as several U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries. After a practice round in 1997, PGA Tour Professional Billy Andrade said, "If they play the U.S. Open here, the scores would be over par. It's tough, but it's fun!" One thing is for certain, the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses offer golf enthusiasts and history buffs alike, an experience that they are unlikely to forget.

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Course Details

Year Built 1954
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20 - $25
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bayonet Black Horse Golf Academy & Performance Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
1533 Reviews (1533)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 64
Patio Dining 52
19th Hole Scenic Views 47
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 124
Undulating Greens 109
Elevation Changes 92
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 106
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 86
Playing Multiple Courses 70
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 103
Convenient to the City 64
Near Local Attractions 54

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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect day

Not often you can have the perfect weather day with perfect conditions. No clouds, light breeze, fast greens , well manicured fairways. Awesome today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Monterey Count gem

Both courses are beautifully laid out and in great shape. The location is everything you would expect from Monterey County; fantastic ocean views, mature trees and a serene setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

This is one of my most favorite courses in all of Northern or Southern California. It’s absolutely one of the most peaceful courses that you could play. The price is right staff as well trained, and is absolutely a joy to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day for golf

Great day for golf, weather was fantastic and the course was in great shape!! Pace of play was very slow on the back 9. Walking foursome was not keeping pace with group in front of them. They were two groups in front of me. Definitely affected my game and concentration.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Staff was great, had some interesting golfers ahead of us that made it slower than it should have been. That happens sometimes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice day in nature via

Bayonet we found tough and competitive

It’s via around its layout simply stunning.

The greens were uncut and they were stiff healing

From aeration, Putting was very painful.

There should have been modest discount?

This course is a premium venue but not on this day.

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

3some on St Patty's Day

Although I have a very nice golf course 4 miles from my house, I do not mind driving 30 minutes to come to this course. Everyone is super friendly, the course is in great shape and the views are spectacular.

The course layout is challenging but fun.

I recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Views - Great course layout

I would have given it higher ratings but the greens were aerated two weeks ago and were very sandy and bumpy. Pace of play was fantastic and staff superb as usual.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

I thought the fairways were lacking as though they were recently worked on. It seems like they need to be watered better instead of looking like they were insufficiently watered.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An incredibly well maintained course

This was my first time playing on Bayonet, I’m so glad that I got to experience this course. Im definitely coming back! Some of the best fairways I’ve ever played on. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What a way to start off 2026!

Bayonet Blackhorse rocks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

After playing Blackhorse and enjoying a few months back I decided to try out bayonet. Tee sheet was wide open on a weekday. Arrived to the course checked in asked staff if there’s any cart path restrictions or anything to look out for. Nothing. I hit the range to warm up and the entire surface is sloped ball below your feet on old mats. Nice chipping and putting area. Started my round solo only to find that the tee boxes and greens were just sanded. No mention of this anywhere online or in person. Continued my round finished ahead of pace. Majority of the bunkers were not raked. Imo there’s way better options and course conditions in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic Day

I've been playing Bayonet/Blackhorse in October almost each year for last several years. Beautiful weather every time. The couse condition is always good but this time around was phenomenal. The greens are always very firm and this was no exception, a bit over the top this time around so be prepared for even uphill puts to race by the cup. Still a beautiful place to play for the money, especially these days.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

5 hour 45 minute round, Nothing more needs to be said.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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