Bayonet GC: #18
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4.6
1521 Reviews (1521)
5 Stars
895
4 Stars
445
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
92.5%
Recommend this course
1398 out of 1521 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.6
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.5%
Recommend this course
54 out of 59 reviews
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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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4.6
1521 Reviews (1521)

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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent Course

The course was in great shape and has challenging holes. We were four people playing best ball, so we moved with a quick pace, finishing in under four hours. Nonetheless, I found that the group behind us (and in turn the group behind them) put far too much pressure on those in front of them, taking away some of the pleasure in the game. A course marshall was conspicuously absent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Escaping S TX Heat for aFantastic Treat

Beautiful Pebble Beach like course for a fraction ot their cost. Narrow fairways were challenging but doable and fun. We signed up for a tee time that showed 20 minute blocks. When we got there, there was a steady stream of player tee times every 10 minutes. We had a slowere group in front of us and a patient, but still waiting group behind us. I sqeezed in a quick bathroom break between 9 and 10 after the Starter told me that if I took a break, it would be an indefinite wait to fir me in and this was a Wednesday. Still a great time and I would definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Course undergoing grass replacement project and construction of new homes so it is currently pretty torn up.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keeps you on your toes

Great course with difficult pin locations. The course looked great. The pace of play was lacking with a 3 some in front of me taking forever but other then that great place to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always a good golfing experience

Great except for very long wait to order lunch afterwards

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather

difficult course

bunkers in poor condition and since there are many of these flanking the greens they became a real problem. Greens very undulating leaving pins in very difficult spots to keep puts close to flag. Forward red tees allowed for high handicappers to reach greens in regulation.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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