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4.6
1535 Reviews (1535)
Bayonet GC: #18
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4.6
1535 Reviews (1535)
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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
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93.3%
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1411 out of 1535 reviews
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4.5
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
12
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1
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
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4.7
90.0%
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18 out of 20 reviews
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4.7
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
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4.5
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4.8
93.8%
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60 out of 64 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7104 yards 74.9 137
Blue 72 6641 yards 72.2 134
Combo 72 6218 yards 70.6 133
White 72 5945 yards 69.6 132
Red (W) 72 5229 yards 70.6 124
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Bayonet
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 75.0/137 548 436 365 201 343 221 392 613 476 3595 517 387 419 479 192 370 393 225 527 3509 7104
Blue M: 72.3/134 520 423 332 176 327 189 363 593 449 3372 510 355 378 444 170 350 364 200 498 3269 6641
Blue/White M: 70.7/133 W: 76.1/135 505 357 332 156 327 170 363 541 388 3139 510 355 316 387 149 350 364 150 498 3079 6218
White M: 69.7/132 W: 74.9/133 505 357 317 156 306 170 336 541 388 3076 462 331 316 387 149 320 326 150 428 2869 5945
Red M: 66.0/123 W: 70.7/124 474 317 278 122 285 136 294 474 350 2730 402 250 290 369 118 262 275 137 396 2499 5229
Handicap 7 1 17 11 15 13 9 5 3 12 8 4 2 18 14 6 16 10
Par 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 4 36 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 5 7 11 15 13 17 9 1 3 6 14 8 4 16 10 12 18 2

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
1535 Reviews (1535)

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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chicanogolf
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000004378477
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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hlynn
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
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Tommy7999582
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Bad Bayonet

Compared to the Blackhorse course, Bayonet was a disappointment. Fairways and bunkers were not in great conditions; however greens were great.

Also the starter was not very friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
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rdmartin
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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wbuchler7
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Overpriced Beat Up Track with Uninterested Staff

Greens had either lots of sand or literal holes and ruts in them, no warning online or from the golf shop, no discount either. Course just not well cared for, tee boxes torn up and tons of unfixed divots in the fairway. A real disappointment at $130. This used to be a gem and cost about half- and not all that long ago. Note the picture of a giant bag of trash left out on the tee box, and a mediocre at best lie in the middle of the fairway.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u000004511214
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Rrbeliveau
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

greens in rather poor shape

I was surprised the greens at this normally excellent course had so many issues....not just unrepaired ball marks which can happen anywhere but many greens had serious irregularities and damage.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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tomayur
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great Great track with poor condition and maintenance

Greens are in bad shape and fairways can be better!! Looks like “no one cares” condition right now… These are premium High Quality tracks which deserve better care.. I will still keep playing as a big fan but for outsiders they should get better conditions to do justice to the quality of design!!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Scott6270592
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004511214
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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chicanogolf
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Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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rahulkv6
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u421397100
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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danramrod
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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hlynn
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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

Great course but some greens were a little bumpy. due to the lack of grass.... ...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Anonymous
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Tyler2654184
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000008091959
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Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A Very Good Monterey Course

This iconic Monterey Bay golf course is very challenging. Lots of bunkers and undulating, fast greens. Unfortunately on this day it was socked in with fog so we could not enjoy the excellent views of the Bay. I got a very reasonable green fee on “Golf Now” and I will be returning soon to hopefully play better than I did today.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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bob2winnie
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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